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Our quiz writer digs deep on politics and ... bowler hats. Can you score 11?

By Holly J. Morris

Published October 17, 2025 at 4:01 AM CDT

From left: Taylor Swift, Protest Frog, Kristi Noem.

The shutdown continues, but somehow the news cycle rolls on, kicking up moderately entertaining quiz questions like so much dust.

Here, you can find inspiration in a senior citizen who broke an Ironman record, and in the late Diane Keaton's fashion choices. And yes, there is more Taylor Swift news. Sorry.

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