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# Simple Machines

## 📙 Simple Machines — Multiple Choice Trivia Set

### Q1: As its head tapers to a thin edge, an ax is considered which type of simple machine?
A) Lever
B) Pulley
C) Wedge
D) Screw

**Answer:** C) Wedge

**Taglines:**
- "Physics class meets lumberjack chic."
- "It's not just chopping—it's applied geometry."
- "The ax: turning trees into firewood since forever."

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### Q2: In 1986, a Georgia Kroger store pioneered what service for shoppers in a hurry?
A) Curbside Pickup
B) Self-Checkout
C) Express Lane
D) Mobile Payment

**Answer:** B) Self-Checkout

**Taglines:**
- "Finally, a way to avoid small talk AND bag your own groceries."
- "Unexpected item in bagging area? Welcome to 1986."
- "Kroger said 'scan it yourself' before it was cool."
