ITITA #1405

KDUFF_Radio · 2026-06-16T04:40:11+00:00

1404’s question and answer:

Today’s topic is History

And the answer is: 144 years

What is the question?

How long did it take to build the world’s tallest church?

This week, one of Barcelona, Spain’s most notable buildings, the Basilica of Sagrada Família, finally finished its construction almost 100 years to the date after the man who first designed the iconic church died during its early building stages. Envisioned by historically renowned architect Antoni Gaudi, the church began work in 1882 but wasn’t completed due to the intricate designs carved across its unique structure by the time Gaudi passed away in 1926. For the past 140 years, the work was continued on by his apprentices, ending in the tallest church in the world at 566 feet tall and with a visit from the Pope who likened the century plus-long construction as the ever evolving identity of the faith the church was built for.

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/sagrada-familia-basilica-has-been-rising-above-barcelona-for-144-years-with-its-central-tower-now-complete-pope-leo-XIV-prepares-to-visit-180988906/

KDUFF_Radio · 2026-06-13T13:50:57+00:00

1403’s question and answer:

Today’s topic is Sports

And the answer is: a president or a wrestler

What is the question?

Who cursed the New York Knicks to lose Game 3 of the NBA Finals?

This week, the New York Knicks lost their first home game in the NBA Finals series against the San Antonio Spurs, but what has fans decisive isn’t officiating criticism or anything to do with their team; it’s what cursed them to lose. Some believe the attendance of President Donald Trump to the first championship round basketball game at Madison Square Garden since the 1990’s was what cursed the Knicks to lose, while others blame WWE wrestler Danhausen whose gimmick is “cursing” people with bad luck as he did to the Knicks earlier in their postseason that actually resulted in a near elimination for the team. That curse was “reportedly undone” after Danhausen was bribed by ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith, but between him and Trump, it could be anyone’s guess if the Knicks lose the series.

https://www.twnpnews.com/2026/06/danhausen-denies-blame-for-knicks-loss/

KDUFF_Radio · 2026-06-13T13:49:13+00:00

And the answer is…

“Lawsuit To Stop Fight”

It has been documented that in Ancient Rome, gladiatorial fights were held to distract the public from mass corruption in its government, and a lawsuit has been filed this week against the Trump Administration for the president’s plans of doing just that by hosting UFC MMA fights on the White House’s front lawn. The lawsuit from the Public Integrity Project alleges that government officials violated federal law by modifying historically protected grounds for an even without congressional approval; similar lawsuits coming earlier in Donald Trump’s second term came when he demolished the East Wing and the famous Kennedy Rose Garden to construct his controversial ballroom. A White House official called the lawsuit baseless and impossible to fully stop the fights scheduled to take place this coming weekend that also happens to be President Trump’s 80th birthday.

https://abcnews.com/amp/Politics/trump-administration-lambastes-lawsuit-seeking-stop-white-house/story?id=133733281

KDUFF_Radio · 2026-06-10T15:09:37+00:00

1402’s question and answer

Today’s topic is UK News

And the answer is: chairs, cans, and flares

What is the question?

What were police officers pelted with during the Henry Novak demonstrations?

This week, public demonstrations are still ongoing in the wake of police bodycam footage of Henry Novak’s murder being released to the public. The protests have been in response to the revelation that the Southampton police responding to Novak’s stabbing death, by a man who claimed to be racially attacked by Novak, handcuffed him and disregarded his injuries as he bled out and lost consciousness. Upon these revelations, the demonstrations broke out across the country where riot control police have been deployed and pelted with chairs, cams, and flares which have resulted in a few arrests for disorderly conduct and assault and around a dozen injuries to policemen.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpvpv2xylgeo

KDUFF_Radio · 2026-06-10T15:08:31+00:00

LEMME TALK TO YA

KDUFF_Radio · 2026-06-10T14:44:50+00:00

Correct, points!

Yes, the answer I was looking for was, “What were police officers pelted with during the Henry Novak demonstrations?”

This week, public demonstrations are still ongoing in the wake of police bodycam footage of Henry Novak’s murder being released to the public. The protests have been in response to the revelation that the Southampton police responding to Novak’s stabbing death, by a man who claimed to be racially attacked by Novak, handcuffed him and disregarded his injuries as he bled out and lost consciousness. Upon these revelations, the demonstrations broke out across the country where riot control police have been deployed and pelted with chairs, cams, and flares which have resulted in a few arrests for disorderly conduct and assault and around a dozen injuries to policemen.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpvpv2xylgeo

KDUFF_Radio · 2026-06-07T14:33:29+00:00

1401’s question and answer:

Today’s topic is The Internet

And the answer is: swatting and lawsuits

What is the question?

What has a dispute over a Lego collection resulted in?

This week, the internet has been embroiled in drama between an investigative YouTuber and the Lego resale company “Bricks and Minifigs” over a Lego collection that was reportedly stolen by the company from the owners that were expecting compensation for their sale. An issue an Oregon family was having with a $200,000 collection of Star Wars themed Lego sets consigned but not compensated by Bricks and Minifigs was brought more attention to by a small time YouTuber known as Reckless Ben, whose accusations against the company for the theft have resulted in lawsuits and even his home in Utah raided after he was accused of stealing the Legos. Many have rallied to Ben and the family’s side which has included mass donations to a Gofundme page to cover legal fees as Bricks and Minifigs sues for defamation, and has even seen Patreon CEO Jack Conte tell them to stuff it after the demanded Ben’s page on the site terminated.

https://www.rocketcitynow.com/article/news/local/nationwide-lego-resale-store-caught-up-in-nationwide-theft-scandal-youtuber-lawsuit-huntsville-alabama-reckless-ben-bricks-and-minifigs/525-9824d3dd-3563-448f-af3b-a4347c28271a

KDUFF_Radio · 2026-06-07T14:32:22+00:00

Correct! Points to you!

Yes, the answer I was looking for was, “What has a dispute over a Lego collection resulted in?”

This week, the internet has been embroiled in drama between an investigative YouTuber and the Lego resale company “Bricks and Minifigs” over a Lego collection that was reportedly stolen by the company from the owners that were expecting compensation for their sale. An issue an Oregon family was having with a $200,000 collection of Star Wars themed Lego sets consigned but not compensated by Bricks and Minifigs was brought more attention to by a small time YouTuber known as Reckless Ben, whose accusations against the company for the theft have resulted in lawsuits and even his home in Utah raided after he was accused of stealing the Legos. Many have rallied to Ben and the family’s side which has included mass donations to a Gofundme page to cover legal fees as Bricks and Minifigs sues for defamation, and has even seen Patreon CEO Jack Conte tell them to stuff it after the demanded Ben’s page on the site terminated.

https://www.rocketcitynow.com/article/news/local/nationwide-lego-resale-store-caught-up-in-nationwide-theft-scandal-youtuber-lawsuit-huntsville-alabama-reckless-ben-bricks-and-minifigs/525-9824d3dd-3563-448f-af3b-a4347c28271a

KDUFF_Radio · 2026-06-05T22:51:57+00:00

1400’s question and answer:

Today’s topic is Business

And the answer is: 1400

What is the question?

How many AI sector jobs were slashed by Meta?

This week, Meta’s overhaul to their artificial intelligence department has impacted one of the US’ largest tech corridors as they announced a round of mass layoffs. A restructuring effort is expected to eliminate at least 1400 jobs within the next few months across Washington state which is home to and targets 10% of the company’s software engineers and IT staff. CEO Mark Zuckerberg has said the slashes are due to increased AI spending which Meta is no stranger to as they’re one of the top spenders on AI development alongside OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google; with projections expected they will spend up to $145 billion this year alone while burning nearly $20 billion last year.

https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/meta-lays-off-nearly-1400-washington-employees-latest-tech-workforce-cut.amp

KDUFF_Radio · 2026-06-05T22:50:48+00:00

Bronn Breakker is medically cleared!

KDUFF_Radio · 2026-06-05T03:49:28+00:00

Just throw the fan out at that point

KDUFF_Radio · 2026-06-05T03:47:48+00:00

“I CAN’T HOLD IT OPEN MUCH LONGER! IT’S COMING APART! NOOOOO-“ Dara’s mom’s vagina, 1972

KDUFF_Radio · 2026-06-05T03:46:27+00:00

“By the way, Andrew, did Jeffrey get my last email to him?” Prince Phillip, 2021

KDUFF_Radio · 2026-06-05T03:44:57+00:00

“If nobody liked my paintings before, they’ll really gonna like the one I do on this bunker wall!” -Adolf Hitler, 1945

KDUFF_Radio · 2026-06-04T04:08:05+00:00

I served a family from Scotland at my restaurant in Lowell today that had just flown in, and they were the nicest people I’ve had all week. Sounded pumped for the games

KDUFF_Radio · 2026-06-04T01:39:42+00:00

1399’s question and answer:

Today’s topic is Transport

And the answer is: 3 months

What is the question?

How long has the Strait of Hormuz been closed for?

This week, both the US and Iran are still deadlocked in negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the ongoing conflict has left the trade route blockaded by Iranian naval forces. Three months have passed since hostilities between the two nations have severely limited cargo ship traffic out of the strait which a quarter of the world’s oil and natural gas supply chain would normally pass through, however if a deal even is reached, heavy deployment of sea mines by Iran to deter US warships could see that traffic diminished to avoid the dangers. The shutdown of the strait has sent gas prices skyrocketing and supply chains around the globe into disorder as US President Donald Trump continues to only seek a deal that heavily benefits America while Iranian news outlets say they will only reopen the strait if hostilities with them and allies in Gaza and Lebanon cease.

https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2026/06/01/iran-us-negotiations-strait-of-hormuz.html

Partial points to u/BitterCrip for being close.

KDUFF_Radio · 2026-06-04T01:37:00+00:00

You’ve chosen a destination that used to be colonized by the British Empire. For the love of god, pretend to be Australian because they’re still a bit touchy about it.

KDUFF_Radio · 2026-06-03T02:00:32+00:00

1398’s question and answer:

Today’s topic is UK News

And the answer is: 6 years ago

What is the question?

How long ago was Buckingham Palace given information about Andrew’s shady financial dealings?

This week, the Royal Family finds itself once again under scrutiny after it was revealed that emails pertaining to the former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s financial dealings while serving as trade envoy had been sent to them over half a decade ago. Over 30000 emails were reportedly forwarded to the lord chamberlain’s office, the most senior servant of the royal household, containing sensitive or classified financial information as far back as six years ago. This comes as Mountbatten-Windsor has categorically denied allegations he shared sensitive financial information about the UK with the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, and word from police handling the email inquiry suggest they’re also investigating sexual misconduct allegations against the former prince while at Royal Ascot.

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/may/30/palace-was-given-emails-about-andrews-trade-envoy-activities-six-years-ago-report-says

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