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Kenneth Terrell,

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diabetes medication Ozempic and its close relative Wegovy, prescribed for weight loss, have taken the world by storm for their ability to help people shed excess pounds. What percentage of

Americans have obesity?", "answers" : [ { "answer" : "20 percent ", "correctAnswer" : false }, { "answer" : "30 percent", "correctAnswer" : false }, { "answer" : "40 percent",

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mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater based on height and weight — according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, putting them at increased risk for other chronic illnesses such

as heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. ", "hint" : "", "hintLink" : "", "questionImgCaption" : "", "questionImgCredit" : ""}, { "question" : "You typically will have to pay a 10

percent tax penalty for early withdrawal — on top of any regular income taxes you owe on the money — if you cash out your 401(k) retirement plan before reaching this age:", "answers" : [ {

"answer" : "59 years old", "correctAnswer" : false }, { "answer" : "59.5 years old", "correctAnswer" : true }, { "answer" : "60 years old", "correctAnswer" : false }, { "answer" : "60.5

years old", "correctAnswer" : false } ], "multiSelect" : false, "explanation" : "Before you make any hasty decisions, remember that withdrawing your hard-earned 401(k) contributions can have

both short-term and long-term financial repercussions and hinder your ability to retire comfortably. ", "hint" : "", "hintLink" : "", "questionImgCaption" : "", "questionImgCredit" : ""}, {

"question" : "Surfing has existed in some form for several centuries and traces its origins to which region?", "answers" : [ { "answer" : "Polynesia", "correctAnswer" : true }, { "answer" :

"Melanesia", "correctAnswer" : false }, { "answer" : "Micronesia", "correctAnswer" : false }, { "answer" : "Australasia", "correctAnswer" : false } ], "multiSelect" : false, "explanation" :

"In the early 20th century, surfing was elevated to global phenomenon status, especially along the Southern California coast. Anthems such as “Surfin’ U.S.A.” by the Beach Boys and

movies such as Gidget brought surf culture mainstream.", "hint" : "", "hintLink" : "", "questionImgCaption" : "", "questionImgCredit" : ""}, { "question" : "Metal detecting is a big hobby in

Britain, thanks in part to 'Detectorists,' a television series about eccentric metal detectoring enthusiasts. One of the more famous British detectorists is Bill Wyman, former bass pl

ayer for which famous band?", "answers" : [ { "answer" : "The Beatles", "correctAnswer" : false }, { "answer" : "The Rolling Stones", "correctAnswer" : true }, { "answer" : "The Who",

"correctAnswer" : false }, { "answer" : "Queen", "correctAnswer" : false } ], "multiSelect" : false, "explanation" : "Wyman sells his own branded line of metal detectors. “You never know

what the next find is,” he says in a YouTube video about metal detecting. “Plus, you get fresh air and exercise. It’s a great hobby.”", "hint" : "", "hintLink" : "", "questionImgCaption" :

"", "questionImgCredit" : ""}, { "question" : "Supporting an aging loved one during or after a scam can break through their isolation, bolster their mental health, protect their assets and

perhaps even lower their risk for future fraud, according to experts. What is the best technique to support a victimized loved one?", "answers" : [ { "answer" : "Skip the blame and shame",

"correctAnswer" : false }, { "answer" : "Listen with compassion", "correctAnswer" : false }, { "answer" : "Help out with scam reporting — and explain why it matters", "correctAnswer" : false

}, { "answer" : "All of the above", "correctAnswer" : true } ], "multiSelect" : false, "explanation" : "“The emotional impact of fraud is significant, especially when somebody has lost a

lot,” says Kathy Stokes, director of fraud prevention programs with AARP. “When the family is supportive, it makes a fundamental difference.”", "hint" : "", "hintLink" : "",

"questionImgCaption" : "", "questionImgCredit" : ""}, { "question" : "'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny' arrived in theaters this week, marking Harrison Ford’s fifth — and perhaps final

— time playing the character in a movie. In which film did Ford portray the character of Indiana Jones for the first time?", "answers" : [ { "answer" : "'Indiana Jones and the Temple of

Doom'", "correctAnswer" : false }, { "answer" : "'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade'", "correctAnswer" : false }, { "answer" : "'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull'",

"correctAnswer" : false }, { "answer" : "'Raiders of the Lost Ark'", "correctAnswer" : true } ], "multiSelect" : false, "explanation" : "Indiana Jones has always been a different kind of

action hero — dynamic, smack-talking, a cool cat with a whip who’s also a serious intellectual archaeologist. The character, originally devised by Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, inspired

Spielberg’s greatest film, 1981’s Raiders of the Lost Ark (Ford’s first outing as Indy), and his cultural impact was vast.", "hint" : "", "hintLink" : "", "questionImgCaption" : "",

"questionImgCredit" : ""}, { "question" : "Discerning whether online reviews are legitimate can be tough. On June 30, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a new a rule that would

penalize such deceptive activity as “using fake reviews, suppressing honest negative reviews, and paying for positive reviews” with stiff penalties. According to one national survey, how

many people be

lieve they have encountered fake reviews on a website?", "answers" : [ { "answer" : "24 percent ", "correctAnswer" : false }, { "answer" : "51 percent", "correctAnswer" : false }, { "answer"

: "76 percent", "correctAnswer" : true } ], "multiSelect" : false, "explanation" : "“Our proposed rule on fake reviews shows that we’re using all available means to attack deceptive

advertising in the digital age,” said Samuel Levine, director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, in a statement. “The rule would trigger stiff civil penalties for violators and

should help level the playing field for honest companies.”", "hint" : "", "hintLink" : "", "questionImgCaption" : "", "questionImgCredit" : ""}, { "question" : "Inflation is finally

receding. But don’t get too giddy, because many high-price hot spots remain. Food costs are still rising, service providers are charging more for their labor and surging travel has the

industry raising prices to meet demand. How can you save money at the grocery store?", "answers" : [ { "answer" : "Download your grocery store’s app", "correctAnswer" : false }, { "answer" :

"Look for new store brands to try", "correctAnswer" : false }, { "answer" : "Mix up your supermarkets ", "correctAnswer" : false }, { "answer" : "All of the above", "correctAnswer" : true }

], "multiSelect" : false, "explanation" : "So much of saving money is simply being mindful about spending. Maintain a money-smart attitude and keep adding frugal habits, and your savings

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Kenneth Terrell covers employment, age discrimination, work and jobs, careers, and the federal government for AARP. He previously worked for the Education Writers Association and U.S. News &

World Report, where he reported on government and politics, business, education, science and technology, and lifestyle news.

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