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1322 Cards in this Set
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In the U.S., how many tablespoons are in a cup?
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16
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The Philippines was named in 1543 after Prince Philip II of what country?
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Spain
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Edmond Dantés is a fictional character better known by what name?
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The Count of Monte Cristo
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A martini made with pearl onions instead of olives is usually called a what?
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Gibson
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What mythical hero's mother tried to make him invulnerable by dipping him in the river Styx?
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Achilles
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What TV journalist assisted President Nixon in the writing of his memoirs in the 1970s?
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Diane Sawyer
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What U.S. Institution is nicknamed the "Nation's Attic"?
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Smithsonian Institution
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What country's capital, Dakar, is the westernmost point in Africa?
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Senegal
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The Allied invasion of Normandy on D-Day had the code name "Operation" what?
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Overlord
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Daniel Handler writes the children's book series "A Series of Unfortuante Events" under what pen name?
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Lemony Snicket
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In the 2002 movie "Minority Report," Tim Cruise's character has what body part surgically replaced?
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Eyes
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On the children's TV series "Sesame Street," Bert collects which of the following objects?
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Bottle caps
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Patagonian toothfish is served in restaurants under which of these menu-friendly names?
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Chilean sea bass
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What planet is known as Earth's sister planet due to its similarity in size and mass?
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Venus
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What pasta's name means "little worms" in Italian?
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Vermicelli
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On the human body, "cilia" is another word for which of these body parts?
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Eyelashes
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What U.S. city has hosted the most Super Bowl games?
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New Orleans
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The shofar is a ceremonial horn used during holidays in what religion?
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Judaism
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Launched in 2000, "truth" is a youth advertising campaign devoted to educating people about what?
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Tobacco
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In his pro-independence pamphlet "The Crisis," who wrote, "These are the times that try men's souls"?
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Thomas Paine
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What classic television character has sisters named Heidi and Double?
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Howdy Doody
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On the Apollo 13 mission, which of these astronauts said, "Houston, we have a problem"?
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Jim Lovell
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Sculptor Frederic Bartholdi is famous for designing which of the following?
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Statue of Liberty
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The symbol for the Euro resembles what capital letter with two horizontal lines through it?
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C
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Flokati and kilim are popular types of what home furnishing?
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Rugs
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By definition, a holographic will is which of the following?
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Handwritten
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The Curie is a unit that measures intensity of what?
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Radioactivity
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What Ivy League school is nicknamed "The Big Green"?
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Dartmouth
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In baseball lingo, which of the following is a "tater"?
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Home run
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How many basic positions of the feet are there in traditional ballet?
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Five
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California entrepreneur Gary Dahl became a millionaire when he introduced what 1970 fad?
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Pet rocks
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What kind of architectural feature is a campanile?
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Bell tower
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On the TV seres "The Golden Girls," Rose often reminisces about life in what Minnesota town?
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St. Olaf
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Doctors write what abbreviation on prescriptions to keep them from being filled generically?
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DAW
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Richard Nixon's pet dog Checkers was what breed?
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Cocker spaniel
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First published in 1827, Baedeker books specialize in providing information about what?
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Travel
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Famous for his TV appearances, naturalist Jack Hanna was the longtime director of what city's zoo?
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Columbus, OH
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A person with a deviated septum is most likely to have problems doing which of the following?
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Breathing
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In the 1980 movie "Caddyshack," Bill Murray's character obsessively battles what animal on the golf course?
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Gopher
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Introduced in 1947, the Marshall Plan's main goal was to promote economic recovery where?
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Europe
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The carotid arteries bring blood to which of these parts of the human body?
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Head
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What was the world's tallest man-made structure for over 43 centuries?
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Pyramid at Giza
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Buddy, the first Seeing Eye dog, was what breed of dog?
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German shepherd
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In musical notation, a sharp resembles what computer keyboard symbol?
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Pound sign
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According to a 1965 Bob Dylan song, "You don't need a weatherman to know which way the" what?
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Wind blows
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In her 1999 self-help bestseller, Suze Orman discussed "The Courage To Be" what?
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Rich
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In 2002, what actor co-founded New York City's Tribeca Film Festival?
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Robert DeNiro
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What empire's "Hanging Gardens" are considered to be one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?
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Babylonian
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Which of these people did not sing on the 1985 single "That's What Friends Are For"?
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Diana Ross
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Which of these colors does not appear on the national flag of Italy?
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Gold
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In the 1972 movie "The Poseidon Adventure," a cruise ship capsizes after it is struck by a what?
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Tidal wave
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Electronic sensors are used to determine the score in which of these sports?
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Fencing
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Soccer announcer Andrés Cantor is well-known for yelling what when a player scores?
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GOOOOOAL!
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A popular site for pilgrimages, the Wailing Wall is located in what city?
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Jerusalem
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Built in 1989, a giant glass pyramid serves as the entrance for what famous tourist attraction?
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Louvre Museum
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What is the highest whole number used in the Dewey Decimal System of book classification?
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999
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The 2002 bestseller "Find Me" is what TV personality's memoir?
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Rosie O’Donnell
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In the 1850 novel "The Scarlet Letter," what is the name of Hester Prynne's daughter?
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Pearl
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What novel's first line begins "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times"?
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A Tale of Two Cities
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On the TV series "M*A*S*H," what was the real first and middle name of "Hawkeye" Pierce?
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Benjamin Franklin
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The 1986 movie "The Color of Money" is a sequel to what other Paul Newman film?
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The Hustler
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Before they hit it big, the Beatles replaced band member Pete Best with whom?
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Ringo Starr
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In the 1972 movie "The Godfather," one mobster tells another, "Leave the gun. Take the" what?
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Cannoli
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The interior of a fiber optic cable is usually made out of what substance?
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Glass
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The Edgar Awards are given annually for excellence in what genre of writing?
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Mystery
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What animal is mentioned in the opening lines of the classic song "Mack the Knife"?
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Shark
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The U.S. Military Academy at West Point is located in what U.S. state?
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New York
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On the South American continent, Brazil borders every country except Ecuador and what?
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Chile
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Most of the over 800 known Dead Sea Scrolls are written in what language?
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Hebrew
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Chitlins, a specialty in the southern U.S., are made from the small intestines of what animal?
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Pig
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The Sandinista National Liberation Front gained control of what nation's government in 1979?
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Nicaragua
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What is the title of the 2002 #1 bestseller that satirizes the lives of wealthy New Yorkers?
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The Nanny Diaries
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In 2002, what author's novel "Sula" was the 46th and final pick of Oprah Winfrey's monthly book club?
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Toni Morrison
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Purdue University is one of the largest public universities in what state?
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Indiana
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The wombat is a burrowing animal native to what continent?
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Australia
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In 1999, the Zapatista Army of National Liberation led a bloody uprising in what country?
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Mexico
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Introduced by infomercial legend Ron Popeil, GLH Formula Number 9 offers a solution to what problem?
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Thinning Hair
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In 1995, Air Force pilot Scott O'Grady was rescued six days after being shot down over what country?
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Bosnia
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Since 1960, Nina and Tim Zagat have published burgundy colored guides reviewing what?
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Restaurants
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American tycoon Andre Carnegie made his fortune in what industry?
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Steel
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Anna Nicole Smith became a household name after she was featured in 1992 ads for what company?
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Guess
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What Broadway musical features the song "Food, Glorious Food"?
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Oliver!
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What is the last name of TV relationship guru Dr. Phil?
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McGraw
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On the TV series "The Simpsons", what is Homer's favorite brand of beer?
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Duff
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What is the first element on the periodic table?
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Hydrogen
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Martin Luther King Jr. was born in what U.S. city?
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Atlanta, GA
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"Waltz of the Flowers" is a dance from what famous ballet?
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The Nutcracker
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Australian budgies are a popular kind of what bird?
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Parakeet
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What city's subway system is nicknamed the "T"?
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Boston
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In 1900, a popular uprising known as the Boxer Rebellion was sweeping through what country?
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China
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Which of the following is most likely to be named with an ISBN code?
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Paperback Book
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According to legend, which of these creatures wail loudly to warn of someones impending death?
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Banshees
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What retail chain's "Rollback" program paints out lower prices with a smiley face character?
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Wal-Mart
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Who was the only U.S. President to be sworn into office by a woman?
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Lyndon Johnson
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Pachinko is a Japanese gambling game that closely resembles which of the following?
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Pinball
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Because of the animal it depicts, the Canadian one-dollar coin is nicknamed the what?
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Loonie
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"The Watchtower" is an official publication of what religious group?
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Jehovah’s Witness
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In the music industry, the abbreviation "A & R stands for "Artists and" what?
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Repertoire
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Issued from 1975-76, the bicentennial quarter featured what image on its back?
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Drummer
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One liter of water weighs approximately how many kilograms?
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1
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What does the "T" stand for in the police term "SWAT"?
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Tactics
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Cerulean is a shade of what color?
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Blue
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The winner of what famous race traditionally drinks milk to celebrate victory?
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Indianapolis 500
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The Hoover Dam is located on the border of Arizona and what other US state?
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Nevada
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What actress and former Miss Ohio USA was first runnerup in the 1986 Miss USA Pageant?
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Halle Berry
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A common type of what tool features a "ball peen" at one end?
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Hammer
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Jeff Bezos is the founder and CEO of what Internet company?
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Amazon.com
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Which of these countries lies partly in Europe and partly in Asia?
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Russia
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What is the literal translation of the French phrase "carte blanche"?
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White card
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What brand of tire takes its name from the name of the American inventor of vulcanized rubber?
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Goodyear
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Oktoberfest is a famous beer festival held each year in what German city?
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Munich
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Semaphore is a system of communication using which of the following?
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Flags
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What food industry was responsible for the popular "It's what's for dinner" ad campaign?
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Beef
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What was the relationship of fashion designer Donatelli Versace to the late Gianni Versace?
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Sister
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On the TV series "Little House on the Prairie", Laura grows up to become a what?
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School teacher
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A popular Italian treat, a granita, is a type of what?
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Flavored ice
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What is the title of the 1979 Sugarhill Gang song that is often considered to be rap's first hit single?
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Rapper’s Delight
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An Eternal Flame marks the grave of what U.S. president?
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John F. Kennedy
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Used to describe a mind with no preconceptions, the Latin phrase "tabula rasa" means what?
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Clean slate
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In a 2002 Blockbuster ad campaign, the dancing duo Carl and Ray are what kind of animals?
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Rabbit and guinea pig
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The last episode of "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" featured what star mowing the lawn and bringing Rosie a drink?
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Tom Cruise
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During Operation Frequent Wind, the U.S. evacuated thousands of people by helicopter from what city?
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Saigon
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Sapporo is a major city in what country?
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Japan
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Since 1973, FedEx headquarters have been located in what U.S. city?
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Memphis
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Ginsu knife TV ads claimed it could cut through tough objects and still slice a what paper thin?
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Tomato
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In its ads, what automobile maker claims to produce "the ultimate driving machine"?
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BMW
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On the TV series "Bosom Buddies," Kip and Henry pose as two women named what?
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Hildegarde and Buffy
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At the start of a game of chess, the only pieces that can be moved are pawns and what?
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Knights
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Yeast causes bread to rise by producing what gas?
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Carbon Dioxide
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In 1952 Amy Vanderbilt published a classic book on what subject?
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Etiquette
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What is the English translation of the Latin phrase "Mea Culpa"?
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Through My Fault
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On their TV cartoon series, the Smurfs live in houses built of what?
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Mushrooms
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Which of these spices comes from the bark of a tree?
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Cinnamon
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In the cartoon "Dennis the Menace", what is the first name of Dennis's grumpy neighbor, Mr. Wilson?
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George
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The tarsus bones are located in which of these parts of the body?
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Foot
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In 1993, Republican advisor Mary Matalin married what noted Democratic political consultant?
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James Carville
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The word "cul-de-sac" comes from a French phrase that literally means what?
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Bottom of the bag
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"El Canal del Tiempo" is the Spanish-language version of what cable channel?
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The Weather Channel
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In the 1984 movie "The Flamingo Kid," what type of establishment is the El Flamingo?
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Beach club
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What U.S. president famously declared that he felt as "strong as a bull moose"?
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Theodore Roosevelt
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The Second Amendment to the US Constitution guarantees which of these rights?
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Right to bear arms
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In the movie "Back to the Future", what does Marty's mom think his name is when they meet in 1955?
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Calvin
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What element's name comes from the Greek word for "sun"?
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Helium
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Bud Selig is the commissioner of what sport's professional league?
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Baseball
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A popular version of the Bible, published in 1611, was commissioned by what English king?
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James I
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Who wrote the influential text "An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations"?
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Adam Smith
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Usually weighing between six and ten pounds, what is the body's heaviest organ?
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Skin
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What restaurant chain's slogan promises, "When you're here, you're Family”?
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Olive Garden
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Which of the following has not yet been the subject of a documentary by filmmaker Ken Burns?
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Television
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Which of the following birds is not named for the sound that it makes?
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Robin
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James Joyce's novel "Ulysses" is loosely based on what classic work?
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The Odyssey
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The 2002 documentary "Dogtown and Z-Boys" chronicles the early days of what US subculture?
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Skateboarding
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Before he was expelled in 2002, James Traficant was a 9-term congressman from what US state?
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Ohio
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The Pyrenees mountains form the border between France and what other country?
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Spain
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Founded in 1926 by Hugh Gernsback, Amazing Stories magazine was devoted to what genre of fiction?
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Science fiction
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Each state is represented by at least how many members of the US Congress?
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3
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What teen movie features a girl whose stories often begin, "One time, at band camp ..."?
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American Pie
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The title of the 1991 song "Smells Like Teen Spirit" refers to an actual brand of what?
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Deodorant
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On the TV series "Felicity", the title character works at what coffeeshop?
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Dean & DeLuca
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The patron saint of skiers and mountain climbers is named what?
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Bernard
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An ellipsis is a punctuation mark that usually consists of how many dots?
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3
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What band's classic rock song features the lines "Pleased to meet you. Hope you guess my name"?
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The Rolling Stones
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What famous painter is a character in the 2001 movie "Moulin Rouge"?
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Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
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George C. Marshall, author of the Marshall Plan, was Secretary of State under what US president?
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Harry Truman
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Since 1996, the outspoken Willie L. Brown Jr. has been mayor of what US city?
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San Francisco
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The Adirondack Mountains are in the northeast region of what US state?
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New York
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Hans Christian Andersen is the author of which of these famous fairy tales?
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The Ugly Duckling
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In 1991, Croatia declared its independence from what country?
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Yugoslavia
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The Khmer Rouge, an infamous political group, seized control of what country in the 1970s?
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Cambodia
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Whose cameo in the 1996 movie "The First Wives Club" features the line "Don't get mad. Get everything"?
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Ivana Trump
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Musicians Jimmy Page and Robert Plant were members of which of these famous rock and roll bands?
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Led Zeppelin
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In the game of chess, which of these pieces is never able to move diagonally?
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Rook
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Introduced as a "ready-to-serve" drink in 1950, Hawaiian Punch's original flavor is now called what?
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Fruit Juicy Red
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Macular degeneration is a problem affecting what part of the body?
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Eyes
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Richard Russo won the 2002 Pulitzer Prize for his novel set in what fictional New England town?
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Empire Falls
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According to a famous Noel Coward song, only "mad dogs and" who "go out in the midday sun"?
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Englishmen
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Independent movie director John Waters has set all of his feature films in what city?
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Baltimore
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Introduced in 1982, Teva is a popular brand of what?
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Sandal
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What is the name of the killer whale that starred in the 1993 movie "Free Willy"?
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Keiko
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In French, what vegetable is called "pomme de terre", meaning "apple of the earth"?
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Potato
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In 2002, what credit card company released a small "2GO" card that attaches to a key chain?
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Discover
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At the end of the story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", Ichabod Crane's hat is found lying next to a what?
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Shattered pumpkin
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Ceviche is a Latin American appetizer that usually features what main ingredient?
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Seafood
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In the 1989 movie "When Harry Met Sally", Harry and Sally sing a show tune from what musical?
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Oklahoma!
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A program called the "Fourteen Points" was the basis for the peace settlement that ended what war?
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World War I
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What is the name of the People magazine section that reviews movies, music, books and television?
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Picks & Pans
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What popular 1980s movie features the memorable line "Nobody puts Baby in a corner"?
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Dirty Dancing
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Which of these settings is most likely to be described as sylvan?
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Forest
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What is the fourth closest planet to the sun?
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Mars
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In 1835, Madame Tussaud opened a famous wax museum in what European city?
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London
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What does the "M" stand for in the computer abbreviation "CD-ROM"?
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Memory
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"Shinto", a word meaning "the way of the gods", is the name for an ancient religion of what country?
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Japan
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Legendary gunslinger William H. Bonney is better known by what nickname?
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Billy the Kid
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Charlie Chaplin's classic film character, the Little Tramp, wore what type of hat?
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Derby
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Payola is a type of illegal payment typically associated with what industry?
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Radio
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In 2001, the Boeing aircraft company relocated its world headquarters to what Midwestern city?
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Chicago
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In the 1957 movie "An Affair to Remember", a romantic meeting is planned atop what landmark?
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Empire State Building
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Industrialist John D. Rockefeller co-founded what Company?
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Standard Oil
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The 2002 bestseller "You Cannot Be Serious" is the autobiography of what former pro athlete?
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John McEnroe
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Which of these famous painters was Spanish?
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Pablo Picasso
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The largest ocean in terms of area is what?
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Pacific
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In the 1988 movie "Rain Man" Raymond insists on buying his underwear from what retailer?
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K-Mart
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In the US version of the board game Clue, Mrs. Peacock is represented by what color token?
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Blue
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Which city is west of the Mississippi River?
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Little Rock
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On the TV Series "M*A*S*H", what is "Hot Lips" Houlihan's first name?
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Margaret
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“Made in Great Britain" appears on the packaging of what popular mint?
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Altoids
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Anti-Terrorist agent Jack Bauer is a hero of what TV Drama?
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24
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A capo is a device to adjust the pitch on what instrument?
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Guitar
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A long-running TV ad featured coffee secretly replaced by what product?
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Folgers
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What former "Charlie’s Angel" TV star has had her own clothing line at K-Mart since 1985?
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Jaclyn Smith
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What web site scooped traditional news sources in breaking the Monica Lewinsky scandal in 1998?
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The Drudge Report
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Since 1902, the 3M Company has been based in what "M" state?
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Minnesota
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The Roman god Janus, for which January is named, has what unusual feature?
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Two faces
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A long running National Public Radio Show is titled "All Things" what?
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Considered
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Bronze, White Holland, and Bourbon Red are varieties of what animal?
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Turkey
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The head chef of a restaurant is often assisted by a person with what title?
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Sous-chef
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All Nobel Prizes except for the peace prize are awarded in what European city?
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Stockholm
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In 1998, 77-year-old John Glenn traveled in space while serving as a US Senator from what state?
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Ohio
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Founded in 1994, Old Navy is a division of what clothing retailer?
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Gap Inc.
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In 1804, Rhode Island College honored a $5,000 donation by changing its name to what?
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Brown University
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In the 1984 election, Ronald Reagan won the electoral vote in every state but which?
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Minnesota
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Which of these European capitals is built on top of seven hills?
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Rome
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What TV show featured an audience of children known as the Peanut Gallery?
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Howdy Doody
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In 1927 Charles Lindbergh made history when he made his non stop solo flight from the U.S. to what European city?
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Paris
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The Rudyard Kipling story "Rikki Tikki Tavi" is set in what country?
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India
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Berlitz schools specialize in teaching what?
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Foreign Languages
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Lake Victoria, the second largest freshwater lake in the world, feeds into which of these rivers?
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Nile
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Residents of what U.S. state are known as "Jayhawkers"?
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Kansas
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The musical "Oklahoma" features a character who sings "I'm just a girl who can't say" what?
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No
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In 1973, Spiro Agnew resigned as US Vice President after being charged with what crime?
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Tax Evasion
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Which of these ecological regions often has dense thickets of evergreen trees and shrubs?
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Chaparral
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"Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life, son" is a line from what movie?
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Animal House
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In the musical "The Phantom of the Opera" the Phantom falls in love with a soprano named what?
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Christine
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Which of these sports is an event at the Winter Olympics?
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Biathlon
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"Telenovela" is a Spanish word for what kind of TV show?
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Soap Opera
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The sinking of the Lusitania Ocean Liner hastened the U.S. entry into what war?
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World War I
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Who was Bob Dole's running mate in the 1996 presidential election?
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Jack Kemp
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In the comic strip "Doonesbury," Vice President Dan Quayle was often depicted as a floating what?
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Feather
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Which of these desserts became popular after its recipe was published in the Girl Scout handbook in 1927?
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'Smores
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Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear" is a painting by what famous artist?
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Vincent van Gogh
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Which of the following is most likely to have a macadam surface?
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Road
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Whose ads used to claim, "we do more before 9:00 a.m. than most people do all day"?
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US Army
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In 1885, what world leader commissioned Peter Carl Fabergé to create his famed jeweled eggs?
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Czar Alexander III
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"Gâteau" is the French word for what food?
|
Cake
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In 1978, Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin won the Nobel Peace Prize with what Middle Eastern leader?
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Anwar Sadat
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If it is 4 pm in Boston, Massachusetts, what time is it in Anchorage, Alaska?
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Noon
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What is another name for the poisonous snake known as the water moccasin?
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Cottonmouth
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A full-term human pregnancy typically lasts how many weeks?
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40
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Which of the Great Lakes is farthest East?
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Ontario
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In the 50 States Quarters Program, what State quarter features the Motto "Birthplace of Aviation Pioneers"?
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Ohio
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A spelunker is a person who does what as a hobby?
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Explores caves
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The logo for FTD features what Roman god holding a bouquet of flowers?
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Mercury
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The 1950's TV series "The Mickey Mouse Club "always started with a cartoon of Donald Duck doing what?
|
Striking a gong
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A California Roll is a popular form of sushi that traditionally contains which of the following?
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Avocado
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|
Travelers usually use iodine tablets for what purpose?
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Purify water
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On the TV series "The Golden Girls," who often begins her stories with the line "Picture it. Sicily"?
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Sophia
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What satirical novel features a character named "Major Major Major"?
|
Catch 22
|
|
Which of these cities is located where the Kansas and Missouri rivers meet?
|
Kansas City
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|
Often found in health clubs, an 'erg' machine simulates which of the following?
|
Rowing a boat
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|
What teen singer,often called an "anti-Britney" is known for her hits "Sk8ter Boi" and "Complicated"?
|
Avril Lavigne
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|
The phrase "10,000 Lakes" appears on the license plates of what U.S. state?
|
Minnesota
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|
The Old West word "buckaroo" comes from a Spanish word meaning what?
|
Cowboy
|
|
In the 1970's what comedian often sported a white suit and played the banjo as part of his act?
|
Steve Martin
|
|
A classic World War I era song, advises you to "pack up your troubles in your old kit bag and" what?
|
Smile, smile, smile
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|
The word "teriyaki" is derived from two Japanese words meaning which of the following?
|
Glaze and broil
|
|
What former First Lady's autobiography is titled "First Lady From Plains"?
|
Rosalynn Carter
|
|
What is the name of the 1990s TV spokesperson better known as "The Snapple Lady"?
|
Wendy
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|
What televangelist is the long-time host of the TV program "The 700 Club"?
|
Pat Robertson
|
|
What event provides the setting for the opening scenes of the 1972 movie "The Godfather"?
|
Wedding reception
|
|
Steve Jobs is the co-founder and CEO of what company?
|
Apple
|
|
What famous performer's epitaph reads, "Everybody loves somebody sometime"?
|
Dean Martin
|
|
In the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, Frodo Baggins is what kind of creature?
|
Hobbit
|
|
Hepatitis is a disease that causes the inflammation of what organ?
|
Liver
|
|
What 20th-century dicatator was nicknamed "Papa Doc"?
|
Francois Duvalier
|
|
Which of these pieces of advice is not given in the song "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town"?
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You better not lie
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|
The saying "catch the crumbs" is meant to remind you how to wear what piece of clothing?
|
Cummerbund
|
|
In 2002, the E Network debuted a show about the daily life of who?
|
Anna Nicole Smith
|
|
Comic strip character Beetle Bailey is in what branch of the military?
|
Army
|
|
What kind of animals are the cartoon duo Heckle and Jeckle?
|
Magpies
|
|
After 18 years of exile, Juan Peron was re-elected president of which country in 1973?
|
Argentina
|
|
What would NOT be treated by an otolaryngologist?
|
Eye
|
|
What classic novel is subtitled "Life Among the Lowly"?
|
Uncle Tom's Cabin
|
|
On the TV series “Laugh-In,” Arte Johnson’s German soldier was best known for saying what?
|
Very interesting
|
|
Members of the Guardian Angels traditionally wear what distinctive piece of clothing?
|
Red beret
|
|
The MTV series "Cribs" give viewers an inside look at what?
|
Celebrity Homes
|
|
1970's TV Detective Kojack favored what brand of lollipop?
|
Tootsie Pop
|
|
Beacon Hill is an historic neighborhood in which of these U.S. cities?
|
Boston
|
|
Known for its poison bite the mamba is what kind of animal?
|
Snake
|
|
The classic TV series "Star Trek" is set in what century?
|
23rd
|
|
In the children's poem, "The Owl and the Pussycat", what color is the boat they take to sea?
|
Pea-green
|
|
What 1960s TV sitcom was based on a series of cartoons that appeared in The New Yorker magazine?
|
The Addams Family
|
|
Named for their resemblance to a hand, the Finger Lakes are located in what U.S. state?
|
New York
|
|
What TV teen has a good friend nicknamed Cockroach?
|
Theo Huxtable
|
|
Used to thicken sauces and soups, a roux is a mixture of fat and what?
|
Flour
|
|
The 1997 movie "In and Out" was inspired by what actor's Academy Award acceptance speech?
|
Tom Hanks
|
|
What former first lady served as a member of the U.S. delegation to the United Nations?
|
Eleanor Roosevelt
|
|
What State Capitol is irreverently known as "the Big Tomato"?
|
Sacramento
|
|
In the 1950's Jonas Salk developed the first successful vaccine for what disease?
|
Polio
|
|
The tropical island Bali is a part of what Southeast Asian country?
|
Indonesia
|
|
The French Open is played on tennis courts with what surface?
|
Clay
|
|
The capital of which of these U.S. states is named after Christopher Columbus?
|
South Carolina
|
|
The line "But there is no joy in Mudville" is from what famous poem?
|
Casey at the Bat
|
|
In the 2002 movie "Red Dragon," Edward Norton's character tracks a criminal with what nickname?
|
The Tooth Fairy
|
|
Switzerland does not border which of these countries?
|
Belgium
|
|
What TV personality wrote the 1999 self help book "Beauty fades, Dumb is Forever"?
|
Judge Judy
|
|
For over 45 years, DuPont used the slogan "Better Things For Better Living Through..." what?
|
Chemistry
|
|
What Broadway musical revolves around life at the decadent Kit Kat Club?
|
Caberet
|
|
Because it joined the Union in 1876, what state is nicknamed "The Centennial State"?
|
Colorado
|
|
Since 1990, the annual Academy Awards ceremony has taken place in what month?
|
March
|
|
What state's WNBA team is named the Starzz?
|
Utah
|
|
Which of these household appliances is most likely to feature a HEPA filter?
|
Vacuum cleaner
|
|
On a movie set the craft service department is usually in charge of what?
|
Food
|
|
What political pundit published the 1992 bestseller "The Way Things Ought to Be."
|
Rush Limbaugh
|
|
James Joyce's semi-autobiographical novel is titled "A portrait of the artist as a" what?
|
Young Man
|
|
Parris Island is the East Coast basic training site of what U.S. military branch?
|
Marines
|
|
What English king was nicknamed the "Lion-Hearted"?
|
Richard I
|
|
In sports, a 'screwball' is a type of what?
|
Baseball pitch
|
|
The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, the tallest in the nation, lights up the coast of what U.S. state?
|
North Carolina
|
|
Established in 1941, the United Service Organization provides entertainment to what group?
|
U.S. Military
|
|
A gerund is a kind of noun that has what ending?
|
-ing
|
|
What is the largest Starbucks Coffee size?
|
Venti
|
|
In 1986 what media mogul caused a stir when he released a list of over 100 films he planned to colorize?
|
Ted Turner
|
|
Charles Darwin’s landmark book on evolution is titled "Origin of" what?
|
Species
|
|
What U.S. state's history of mining has earned it the nickname "The Silver State"?
|
Nevada
|
|
In what year did Hawaii, the nation's 50th state, join the Union?
|
1959
|
|
Beef Brisket is obtained from what part of a cow?
|
Breast
|
|
Archduke Francis Ferdinand whose assassination helped to spark WWI was the heir to what Empire’s throne?
|
Austro-Hungarian
|
|
In the 1989 film “Do The Right Thing”, a riot begins after a trash can is thrown through the front window of a what?
|
Pizzeria
|
|
What is the maximum number of players who can play in a game of Chinese Checkers?
|
6
|
|
The 1979 Vietnam War movie Apocalypse Now is based on a novella by what author?
|
Joseph Conrad
|
|
In 1989 who did Time magazine name Man of the Decade?
|
Mikhail Gorbachev
|
|
Glacier National Park consists of over 1 million acres of land in what US state?
|
Montana
|
|
On the TV series "Sex and the City," which main character is a lawyer?
|
Miranda
|
|
On the TV series "The Bernie Mac Show," what is the title character's profession?
|
Stand-up comedian
|
|
The Suwannee River, made famous by a Stephen Foster song, runs through which of these U.S. states?
|
Florida
|
|
Which of these animals is also known as a silvertip?
|
Grizzly Bear
|
|
Famous for its circular shape, NYC's Guggenheim Museum was designed by what architect?
|
Frank Lloyd Wright
|
|
Alexander graham Bell's famous first words into a telephone were "Watson, Come Here" what?
|
I want you
|
|
Marcel Duchamp shocked the art world with his 1912 painting titled "Nude Descending a" what?
|
Staircase
|
|
What is the national capital of Canada?
|
Ottawa
|
|
Who served as U.S. Vice President under President Dwight D. Eisenhower?
|
Richard Nixon
|
|
What TV comedian's signature sign-off was "Good night, Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are"?
|
Jimmy Durante
|
|
What does the "E" stand for in the Disney acronym "EPCOT"?
|
Experimental
|
|
AMF is a company that specializes in making equipment for which of these sports?
|
Bowling
|
|
In 1898, Theodore Roosevelt led a daring charge up San Juan Hill in what country?
|
Cuba
|
|
Traditional Italian balsamic vinegar is made from the juice of what food?
|
Grapes
|
|
In 1975, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis began a 19-year career as a what?
|
Book editor
|
|
How many inches in diameter is a standard compact disc?
|
4.75
|
|
The word "discotheque" comes from a French word meaning what?
|
Record library
|
|
"That frosty mug taste" was a popular advertising slogan for what brand of soda?
|
A&W Root Beer
|
|
What TV personality wrote the 1998 autobiography "For Laughing Out Loud"?
|
Ed McMahon
|
|
The fabled Hope Diamond is set in what type of jewelry?
|
Necklace
|
|
In the 1960s, Vince Lombardi won five NFL championships as coach of what team?
|
Green Bay Packers
|
|
Since 1946, what slogan as appeared on the cover of Highlights for Children magazine?
|
Fun with a Purpose
|
|
Also known as "frown muscles," the corrugator muscles are where on the human face?
|
Forehead
|
|
Garrison Keillor's fictional hometown, Lake Wobegon, is located in what state?
|
Minnesota
|
|
In the 2002 movie "Men In Black II," a magazine ad prompts an alien to take the form of what?
|
Victoria’s Secret model
|
|
What cosmetic brand's ads feature the slogan "easy, breezy, beautiful"?
|
Cover Girl
|
|
In the 1988 movie "Big," which of these songs does Tom Hanks' character play on a giant piano keyboard?
|
Heart and Soul
|
|
What playwright was married to Marilyn Monroe in the 1950s?
|
Arthur Miller
|
|
Hydrophobia is another name for what disease?
|
Rabies
|
|
Doctors use a patch test to determine a patient's what?
|
Allergies
|
|
Bay Area Rapid Transit is a rail system serving what metropolitan area?
|
San Francisco
|
|
What is the name for the youngest members of the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A.?
|
Daisies
|
|
What was the first name of the man who created Webster's Dictionary?
|
Noah
|
|
Anthracite is a highly pure form of what substance?
|
Coal
|
|
In the novel "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," the gum-chewing Violet turns into a giant what?
|
Blueberry
|
|
Which of these "nuts" is actually a legume?
|
Peanut
|
|
What layer of the Earth's atmosphere is farthest from its surface?
|
Exosphere
|
|
In Greek Mythology, what monster lived in the center of the labyrinth?
|
Minotaur
|
|
"Ursus arctos horribilis" is the scientific name for what kind of bear?
|
Grizzly Bear
|
|
What restaurant chain offers a signature meal called the Rooty Tooty Fresh 'N Fruity?
|
IHOP
|
|
"Crack that whip!" is the first line of a 1980 hit by what New Wave band?
|
Devo
|
|
What legal term is used to describe a person who acts as his own lawyer in court?
|
Pro se
|
|
The Latin abbreviation "QED" is most likely to be used in which of the following?
|
Mathematical proof
|
|
Who is the most recently appointed justice on the U.S. Supreme Court?
|
Stephen Breyer
|
|
According to Parkinson's Law, what "expands so as to fill the time available for its completion"?
|
Work
|
|
What phrase is repeated throughout the chorus of the 1999 song "Mambo No. 5"?
|
A little bit of
|
|
Fandango.com specializes in the sale of what?
|
Movie tickets
|
|
In classical Greek architecture, what type of column is typically the most ornate?
|
Corinthian
|
|
By definition, an apértif is a drink served when?
|
Before a meal
|
|
Meaning "idealistic and impractical," the word "quixotic" comes from a character created by what author?
|
Miguel de Cervantes
|
|
Chicken cordon bleu usually consists of pieces of chicken topped with cheese and what meat?
|
Ham
|
|
The 1979 movie "Quadrophenia" is based on an album by what rock and roll band?
|
The Who
|
|
A portobello is a popular type of what food?
|
Mushroom
|
|
The 2001 Broadway musical "Mamma Mia!" features the music of what group?
|
ABBA
|
|
Thomas Edison's kinetoscope was used to do what?
|
Watch motion pictures
|
|
In 1997, TV personality Oprah Winfrey launched a charity foundation called "Oprah's" what?
|
Angel Network
|
|
The infamous St. Valentine's Day massacre took place in 1929 in what U.S. city?
|
Chicago
|
|
The Yangtze River, the longest river in Asia, is in what country?
|
China
|
|
Omega-3 oils are beneficial fatty acids found in which of the following?
|
Fish
|
|
Drugs known as "beta blockers" are commonly prescribed for which of these conditions?
|
Hypertension
|
|
Tourists flock to what U.S. city in order to experience nightlife on Bourbon Street?
|
New Orleans
|
|
Which of these actors rose to international fame by starring in director Sergio Leone's "spaghetti westerns"?
|
Clint Eastwood
|
|
In the classic board game Monopoly, which of these states does not have a property named after it?
|
Michigan
|
|
On the TV series "Family Ties," what is the name of Mallory's vocabulary-challenged boyfriend?
|
Nick
|
|
A southeastern region of what country lies on the Yucatan Peninsula?
|
Mexico
|
|
An official statement issued by the Pope is called a "papal" what?
|
Bull
|
|
Mount Hood is an extinct volcano located in what western U.S. state?
|
Oregon
|
|
The Ficus elastica is a common houseplant better known by what name?
|
Rubber plant
|
|
About 90% of all avacados in the U.S. are grown in what state?
|
California
|
|
What well-known product has been made on Louisiana's Avery Island since 1868?
|
Tabasco sauce
|
|
Moulin Rouge, the famous Paris dance hall, features what on its roof?
|
Windmill
|
|
In May 2002, what city unveiled a bronze statue of Mary Tyler Moore tossing her hat into the air?
|
Minneapolis
|
|
On the TV series "Bewitched," what is the name of Darrin's boss at the advertising agency?
|
Larry Tate
|
|
What type of wrench has a gauge that shows the amount of force being applied?
|
Torque
|
|
A snickerdoodle is a type of what treat?
|
Cookie
|
|
A classic chldren's book by Crockett Johnson features Harold and his crayon of what color?
|
Purple
|
|
Anne Sullivan was the longtime tutor for what famous American?
|
Helen Keller
|
|
In the human chest, the top seven sets of ribs connect to which of these bones?
|
Sternum
|
|
What is the geometry term for a line that starts at a point and continues indefinitely in one direction?
|
Ray
|
|
The duodenum, jejunum and ileum are the three sections of what organ in the human body?
|
Small intestine
|
|
On the TV show "Happy Days," Mr. Cunningham was a member of what fraternal organization?
|
The Leopard Lodge
|
|
Due to a controversy over nude photos, what state initally sent two women to the 2002 Miss America pageant?
|
North Carolina
|
|
Gruyère is a popular type of what food?
|
Cheese
|
|
In his 1984 hit song, Sammy Hagar complains "I Can't Drive" what?
|
55
|
|
A single term for members of the U.S. House of Representatives lasts how many years?
|
2
|
|
Which of the following is not a trademarked brand name?
|
Index card
|
|
Which of these U.S. cities is located on the shore of Biscayne Bay?
|
Miami, FL
|
|
A traditional pesto sauce is made with what kind of nut?
|
Pine nut
|
|
A popular ad slogan invites people to "Come to Jamaica and" do what?
|
Feel all right
|
|
For the past 50 years, Weber has been a leading brand of what cooking device?
|
Outdoor Grill
|
|
The Hebrew word "shalom" literally means what?
|
Peace
|
|
During the opening of the TV series "The Jetsons" George Jetson's futuristic car folds up into a what?
|
Briefcase
|
|
Low-density lipoproteins, or LDL, transport which of the following throught the bloodstream?
|
Cholesterol
|
|
In 1964, what gas company began a Christmas tradition when it released a toy truck bearing its logo?
|
Hess
|
|
In 1776, what American patriot wrote the pro-independence pamphlet "Common Sense"?
|
Thomas Paine
|
|
The historic Ford Theatre is located in what U.S. city?
|
Washington, D.C.
|
|
In the U.S., which of these street signs is normally shaped like a pentagon?
|
School Zone
|
|
Which of these imaginary lines does not follow a straight path along the Earth's surface?
|
International Date Line
|
|
In 1789, George Washington's presidential inauguration took place in what city?
|
New York
|
|
Microsoft's headquarters are located in what city?
|
Redmond, WA
|
|
A person born on Christmas Day falls under what sign of the Zodiac?
|
Capricorn
|
|
Congressman Tip O'neil was famous for saying "All politics is " what?
|
Local
|
|
In 2002, what TV journalist had a wll-publicized eye-lift before launching her lastest news show?
|
Greta Van Susteren
|
|
The 2002 debut of TV's "Celebrity Boxing" featured a bout between Tonya Harding and whom?
|
Paula Jones
|
|
Which of these Cabinet member positions is first in line for sucession to the U.S. presidency?
|
Secretary of State
|
|
A daguerrotype is an early kind of what?
|
Photograph
|
|
Soft-Shoe is a common form of what type of dance?
|
Tap
|
|
What TV personality is the regular host of the late night talk show "Last Call"?
|
Carson Daly
|
|
Calculus is another name for what dental problem?
|
Tartar
|
|
What TV sitcom features a neighbor named Wilson, who is never seen from the nose down?
|
Home Improvement
|
|
Derived from the Latin word "argentum" Ag is the chemical symbol for what element?
|
Silver
|
|
In the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic books, the turtles are all named after whom?
|
Renaissance Artists
|
|
In a classic episode of "The Cosby Show", the Huxtables hold a funeral for what family pet?
|
Goldfish
|
|
In the "Dennis the Menace" comic strip, Dennis is the object of what girl's affection?
|
Margaret
|
|
The vertical ridges in corduroy material are known as what?
|
Wales
|
|
YM Magazines targets what group of readers?
|
|
|
Don Pardo is the long time annoucer of what TV series?
|
Saturday Night Live
|
|
What fictional East Coast town is the setting for the 1975 movie "Jaws"?
|
Amity
|
|
"Bumbershoot" is a slang word for what everyday item?
|
Umbrella
|
|
Which of these singer-songwriters was the lead vocalist of the band Velvet Underground?
|
Lou Reed
|
|
Which of the following are you most likely to by on orbitz.com?
|
Airline Tickets
|
|
Since 2001, what company's ad campaign has asked consumers to "get the door"?
|
Domino’s
|
|
"Popping" and "locking" are moves in what style of dance?
|
Break dancing
|
|
Which of these colors did not appear on the original Rubik's Cube?
|
Brown
|
|
Which of these acronyms is often used to refer to a married couple with two incomes and no children?
|
DINK
|
|
"Fixer" and "stop bath" chemical solutions are often used to do what?
|
Develop photos
|
|
On the TV series "The Dukes of Hazzard," what are the names of the two main characters?
|
Bo and Luke
|
|
Once known as Dominion Day, July 1st is the national holiday of what country?
|
Canada
|
|
What mammal has the highest blood pressure of all animals?
|
Giraffe
|
|
Where in the house would andirons normally be found?
|
Fireplace
|
|
Brothers Bob and Harvey Weinstein founded what independent film company in 1979?
|
Miramax Films
|
|
People frequently take the hormone melatonin to help them do which of the following?
|
Fall asleep
|
|
Which of these ingredients is traditionally found in a Cobb salad?
|
Hard-boiled eggs
|
|
What TV series uses the Who song "Who Are You" as its theme song?
|
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
|
|
Which of the following animals is not a mollusk?
|
Eel
|
|
Bocce is often described as an Italian version of what game?
|
Lawn bowling
|
|
Chuck Taylor All Star sneakers are named after a famous player of what sport?
|
Basketball
|
|
On the TV series "The Honeymooners," Ralph often tells his wife, Alice, "Baby, you're the" what?
|
Greatest
|
|
Which of the following would most likely have a safety feature called a "crumple zone"?
|
Automobile
|
|
The expression "man Friday" comes from the name of a character in what novel?
|
Robinson Crusoe
|
|
Skywalker Ranch is the movie production complex of what famous director?
|
George Lucas
|
|
Homer's "Odyssey" chronicles Odysseus's return from doing what?
|
Fighting in Trojan War
|
|
What First Lady saved a famous portrait of George Washington from a White House fire?
|
Dolley Madison
|
|
Legendary coach Knute Rockne told what team to "Win one for the Gipper"?
|
Notre Dame
|
|
U.S. Constitution states that the President may be removed from office for committing "high crimes and" what?
|
Misdemeanors
|
|
Monte Carlo is a popular tourist destination located in what part of the world?
|
French Riviera
|
|
What actress spent her last years serving as the goodwill ambassador for UNICEF?
|
Audrey Hepburn
|
|
What song plays during the opening credits of the 1969 movie "Easy Rider"?
|
Born To Be Wild
|
|
The superior vena cava and the inferior vena cava are blood vessels that return blood to what organ?
|
Heart
|
|
A 'pit boss' is a supervisor at which of these places?
|
Casino
|
|
The 1995 self-help book "The Rules" offers women advice on what subject?
|
Dating
|
|
What does the "S" stand for in the auto-racing acronym NASCAR?
|
Stock
|
|
On the Internet, the domain names of nonprofit groups often have what three-letter suffix?
|
.org
|
|
What nut is a primary ingredient in the chocolate-flavored spread Nutella?
|
Hazelnut
|
|
By definition, a Mexican dish served "con queso" comes with what?
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Cheese
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The Gettysburg Address ends with the hope that "government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not" what?
|
Perish from the earth
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|
What part of the body is composed of thyroid cartilage?
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Adam's apple
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|
Kodiak Island is located off the coast of what US state?
|
Alaska
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|
In a famous speech, who said "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself"?
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
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The Rhodesian ridgeback was originally bred as a hunting dog on what continent?
|
Africa
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|
Since 1901, what US city has been home to the festive New Year's Day "Mummers Parade"?
|
Philadelphia
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|
According to Greek mythology, Icarus had wings made out of feathers and which of these materials?
|
Wax
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|
What Broadway musical opens with the leading man singing, "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning"?
|
Oklahoma!
|
|
Which of these herbs is commonly believed to act as an antidepressant?
|
St. John's wort
|
|
Who was told during a US Vice Presidential debate, "Senator, you're no Jack Kennedy"?
|
Dan Quayle
|
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On the TV show "Alias", Sydney Bristow leads a double life as a secret agent and a what?
|
Graduate student
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|
Lawman Eliot Ness formed "The Untouchables" to fight the bootlegging activities of what gangster?
|
Al Capone
|
|
What is the value of the Roman numeral XC?
|
90
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|
A newt is a type of what animal?
|
Salamander
|
|
What US state is the country's largest producer of peanuts?
|
Georgia
|
|
With over a billion people, what country has the second largest population in the world?
|
India
|
|
What mythical creature is featured on the Mobil gas station logo?
|
Pegasus
|
|
The Talmud is a collection of laws and teachings central to what religion?
|
Judaism
|
|
In 2000, the makers of Gatorade introduced a vitamin-enhanced bottled water named what?
|
Propel
|
|
On the TV series "The Sopranos", what is the name of Tony Soprano's daughter?
|
Meadow
|
|
What holiday marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year?
|
Rosh Hashanah
|
|
According to a hit 2002 song by rap artist Nelly, "It's gettin' " what "in herre"?
|
Hot
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|
The French word "sans" means what?
|
Without
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|
A large mural nicknamed "Touchdown Jesus" looks over the football stadium of what US school?
|
University of Notre Dame
|
|
A mountain lion known as the "Nittany Lion" is the mascot of what university?
|
Penn State
|
|
Since 1983, what national magazine has published an annual "America's Best Colleges" list?
|
US News & World Report
|
|
A kind of armor made of interlocking metal rings is called what?
|
Mail
|
|
In the 1979 movie "Alien", what is the name of Sigourney Weaver's character?
|
Ripley
|
|
In the 1950s, the ducktail was a popular style of what?
|
Haircut
|
|
In the 2002 movie "Barbershop", what performer stars as Calvin, the shop's owner?
|
Ice Cube
|
|
What Andrew Lloyd Webber musical is based on a book of poems by T.S. Eliot?
|
Cats
|
|
In the painting popularly known as "Whistler's Mother", what color is the subject's dress?
|
Black
|
|
The music video for the 1982 song "Mickey" features Toni Basil dressed as a what?
|
Cheerleader
|
|
In the classic children's book, the well-intentioned Amelia Bedelia worked as a what?
|
Housekeeper
|
|
In which of these card games do players keep score using pegs on a board?
|
Cribbage
|
|
Which of these cities has a subway system known as the "Underground"?
|
London
|
|
Which of these words means "to complain"?
|
Kvetch
|
|
The 1995 movie "The Usual Suspects" takes its title from a famous line in what movie?
|
Casablanca
|
|
In 47 B.C., what historical figure reportedly boasted, "Veni, vidi, vici"?
|
Julius Caesar
|
|
Crete is the largest island of what country?
|
Greece
|
|
In Latin, the word "alibi" means which of the following?
|
Elsewhere
|
|
Made by the sporting goods company Callaway, "Big Bertha" is a popular line of what?
|
Golf clubs
|
|
In the movie "My Big Fat Greek Wedding", the bride's father uses what to cure all health problems?
|
Windex
|
|
The longest-reigning king in French history, Louis XIV was often known by which of these nicknames?
|
The Sun King
|
|
One gross is equal to how many dozen?
|
12
|
|
New York Yankee Derek Jeter usually plays what position in the field?
|
Shortstop
|
|
In a popular "Seinfeld" episode, Elaine struggles to buy what dessert for a dinner party?
|
Babka
|
|
Plantar fasciitis is a physical condition characterized by pain in what part of the body?
|
Heel
|
|
What was the first name of NYC's Mayor LaGuardia, the namesake of LaGuardia Airport?
|
Fiorello
|
|
What popular TV series regularly featured a group of dancers called "Fly Girls"?
|
In Living Color
|
|
What bird's skin is often made into leather?
|
Ostrich
|
|
In the standard US version of the game Monopoly, how much does each railroad cost?
|
200
|
|
Which of these Yiddish words means "a person who gossips or meddles"?
|
Yenta
|
|
Students applying to business school usually must take what standardized test?
|
GMAT
|
|
The 2002 movie "The Sum of All Fears" recounts the early days of what fictional hero's career?
|
Jack Ryan
|
|
Isabel Briggs-Myers and her mother were the creators of a popular test used to determine what?
|
Personality type
|
|
Since its founding, the Eastman Kodak Company has been headquartered in what U.S. city?
|
Rochester, NY
|
|
The saying "There's a sucker born every minute" is attributed to what famous American?
|
P.T. Barnum
|
|
In June 2002, what rock star launched a magazine named after his well-known tongue?
|
Gene Simmons
|
|
"Weird Al" Yankovic's 1983 song "Another One Rides the Bus" parodies a hit single by what group?
|
Queen
|
|
Covering about 3.5 million square miles, which of these deserts is the largest?
|
Sahara
|
|
What US first lady was also the niece of a former U.S. president?
|
Eleanor Roosevelt
|
|
The astrological sign Aries is represented by what animal?
|
Ram
|
|
A classic 1966 Simon & Garfunkel album is titled "Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and" what?
|
Thyme
|
|
The classic 1966 documentary "The Endless Summer" follows two men as they travel the globe doing what?
|
Surfing
|
|
Brothers Zac, Issac and Taylor are members of what Pop group?
|
Hanson
|
|
In the TV show "Growing Pains," Mike Seaver's best friend is known by what nickname?
|
Boner
|
|
Since 1860, Nestle has been headquartered in what country?
|
Switzerland
|
|
Which of these animals is also known as an anteater?
|
Aardvark
|
|
A popular type of flat panel TV uses which of these substances to create a picture?
|
Plasma
|
|
Standard stick of butter weighs how many ounces?
|
4
|
|
In humans, the "Ulna" is a bone located where?
|
Forearm
|
|
What comedian's 1994 book "Don't Stand Too Close to a Naked Man" recounts his brief stay in prison?
|
Tim Allen
|
|
In the song "The Lady is a Tramp", the lady hates California for which of these reasons?
|
It’s cool and it’s damp
|
|
In the U.S., what are the dimensions of a standard business card?
|
2” x 3.5”
|
|
What US President survived two assassination attempts by women?
|
Gerald Ford
|
|
What popular Broadway musical features a character named Rum Tum Tugger?
|
Cats
|
|
Launched in 1957, what was the name of the first artificial satellite put into space?
|
Sputnik I
|
|
Which of these countries' government is not headed by a person with the title of prime minister?
|
Germany
|
|
What part of a golf course is also known as "the dance floor"?
|
Green
|
|
George Wallace faced off with J.F.K. over desegregation when serving as governor of what state?
|
Alabama
|
|
Since 1938, the Caldecott Medal has been awarded annually for achievement in what?
|
Picturebook Illustration
|
|
What is the smallest unit of soldiers in the US Army?
|
Squad
|
|
Andrea Bocelli is best known as a singer with what vocal range?
|
Tenor
|
|
What Jewish holiday is also known as the Day of Atonement?
|
Yom Kippur
|
|
What word in this question functions as an indefinite article?
|
An
|
|
By definition, a passion play is a stage reenactment of the life and death of whom?
|
Jesus Christ
|
|
In September 2002, pop diva Gwen Stefani married Gavin Rosedale, lead singer of which band?
|
Bush
|
|
What kind of bread is baked in a loaf, sliced and then baked again?
|
Zweiback
|
|
Which of these war movies begins with a dramatic landing of US soldiers at Omaha Beach?
|
Saving Private Ryan
|
|
President Eisenhower often used the "domino theory" to describe the spread of what?
|
Communism
|
|
Which of these car manufacturers is based in Sweden?
|
Saab
|
|
On the TV series "Family Ties" Elyse Keaton works as a what?
|
Architect
|
|
What member of TV"s "The Addams Family" could illuminate a light bulb by placing it in his mouth?
|
Uncle Fester
|
|
Cirque de Soleil is a performance group whose name is French for "Circus of the" what?
|
Sun
|
|
What TV personality refers to his show as "the no-spin zone"?
|
Bill O'Reilly
|
|
What planet takes the least amount of time to orbit the sun?
|
Mercury
|
|
What is the term for the small flap of tissue hanging at the very back of the mouth?
|
Uvula
|
|
An ancient burial site, the Valley of the Kings, is a major tourist attraction of what country?
|
Egypt
|
|
In NASA's Gemini space program, how many astronauts were on each of the manned flights?
|
Two
|
|
On the TV series "Sesame Street," who has a pet worm named Slimey?
|
Oscar the Grouch
|
|
Which of these breeds of cattle is raised for its beef, not for its milk?
|
Angus
|
|
A Communist-led movement called the Cultural Revolution began in 1966 in what country?
|
China
|
|
In the famous 1980's court case, a mother claimed that what animal carried away her baby?
|
Dingo
|
|
The site of a 1969 political scandal Chappaquiddick Island is connected to what larger island?
|
Martha's Vineyard
|
|
"Toro" is the Spanish word for what animal?
|
Bull
|
|
On an episode of "Seinfeld," a mishap occurs when Kramer observes surgery while snacking on what?
|
Junior Mints
|
|
On the popular 1980s TV series "Benson", what is Benson's last name?
|
DuBois
|
|
A person would normally study P/E ratios when doing what?
|
Purchasing stocks
|
|
In 1984, Prince released his album "Purple Rain" with what backup band?
|
The Revolution
|
|
In 1881, Joseph Wharton established the nation's first college-level school specializing in what subject?
|
Business
|
|
According to legend, Dr. Faustus sells what to the devil?
|
His soul
|
|
According to the lyrics of the folk song "Oh! Susannah", where is the singer going?
|
Louisiana
|
|
Often used for walking, the shillelagh is a clublike stick named for a village in what country?
|
Ireland
|
|
"Isn't it rich, are we a pair?" is the opening line of what popular show tune?
|
Send in the Clowns
|
|
England’s Victorian era took place during the better part of what century?
|
19th
|
|
A popular type of king size mattress shares its name with what U.S. state?
|
California
|
|
What actress first major role was the "Tool Time Girl" on the series "Home Improvment"?
|
Pamela Anderson
|
|
In the classic Batman Comics, the Penguin often uses which of these unlikely items as a weapon?
|
Umbrella
|
|
In 1793, Eli Whitney invented a machine that revolutionized what industry?
|
Cotton
|
|
Krishna is a deity in what religion?
|
Hinduism
|
|
Dennis Conner is a multiple winner of which of these sporting competitions?
|
America’s Cup
|
|
Bluegrass music takes its name from the official nickname of what U.S. State?
|
Kentucky
|
|
The piccolo belongs to what section of an orchestra?
|
Woodwind
|
|
Residents of Indiana are known by what nickname?
|
Hoosier
|
|
What legendary musician names all his guitars "Lucille"?
|
B.B. King
|
|
The Cape of Good Hope forms the southwestern coast of what country?
|
South Africa
|
|
Which of these classic electronic games was created by Soviet computer scientists in the 1980's?
|
Tetris
|
|
'Piccolo' is an Italian word meaning which of the following?
|
Small
|
|
In the 1982 movie, E.T. modifies what toy to help him phone home?
|
Speak & Spell
|
|
For over 14 years, Andy Richter was the sidekick of what TV talk show host?
|
Conan O'Brien
|
|
What classic novel ends with the line "God bless us, every one"?
|
A Christmas Carol
|
|
Famous seamstress Betsy Ross lived in which of these cities?
|
Philadelphia
|
|
In what sport do players hurl a ball using a curved wicker basket?
|
Jai alai
|
|
In a three-part episode of "The Brady Bunch" Cindy and Bobby get lost in what tourist spot?
|
Grand Canyon
|
|
"His Master's Voice" was the longtime ad slogan of what company?
|
RCA
|
|
By definition, a person's forte is his what?
|
Greatest strength
|
|
Legendary entertainer Gene Autry was known by the nickname the "Singing" what?
|
Cowboy
|
|
In a well known speech, Richard Nixon claimed. "You won't have Nixon to" what "anymore"?
|
Kick around
|
|
Manchuria is an historic region in the Northeastern region of what country?
|
China
|
|
Opened in 1982, the original U.S. Space Camp is located in what U.S. state?
|
Alabama
|
|
In the 2002 movie 'Signs', what crop does Mel Gibson's character grow on his farm?
|
Corn
|
|
What quirky rock star named his children Moon Unit, Diva, Ahmed and Dweezil?
|
Frank Zappa
|
|
Which of these famous buildings is located in Chicago, Illinois?
|
Sears Tower
|
|
In humans, food passes from the stomach into what part of the body?
|
Small Instestine
|
|
Which of these famous fictional characters falls in love with a gypsy named Esmeralda?
|
Quasimodo
|
|
Who would use the Chicago Manual of Style?
|
Book Editor
|
|
An epicure enjoys what?
|
Good Food
|
|
In a hit 1957 song, Elvis Presley pleads, "Oh let me be your" what?
|
Teddy bear
|
|
Shakespeare's "Richard III" begins with the famous line "Now is the winter of our" what?
|
Discontent
|
|
Which appliance uses steam heat to cook?
|
Pressure Cooker
|
|
A mixture of 2 metals is called what?
|
Alloy
|
|
The famous WWII Invasion known as D-Day took place on the 6th day of what month?
|
June
|
|
In 1986, the Cheetos snak brand introduced its “spokescat,” a cheetah named what?
|
Chester
|
|
Contestants play the “Fast Money” bonus round at the end of which of these TV game shows?
|
Family Feud
|
|
Which of these chemical compounds is commonly used as an embalming fluid?
|
Formaldehyde
|
|
What major European city lies on the banks of the Thames River?
|
London
|
|
Introduced to the public in 1967 the first Gatorade Drink was what flavor?
|
Lemon-Lime
|
|
What is the name of the period of cultural development that directly followed the Bronze Age?
|
Iron Age
|
|
In chess, what piece travels across the board in L-shaped moves?
|
Knight
|
|
Alsace-Lorraine is an historic region of what European country?
|
France
|
|
Since 1951, the Topps Company has been a leading maker of which of these collectibles?
|
Baseball cards
|
|
Which of the following measures the "antiknock" properties of gasoline?
|
Octane number
|
|
In a classic children's game, who "sings for his supper"?
|
Little Tommy Tucker
|
|
A master key that can open many different locks is called which of the following?
|
Skeleton Key
|
|
Casablanca is a major city of what African country?
|
Morocco
|
|
What city’s main airport is named in honor of former Secretary of State John Foster Dulles?
|
Washington DC
|
|
In what Shakespeare play does a guard comment "Something is rotten in the State of Denmark"?
|
Hamlet
|
|
Lake Okeechobee is the largest lake in what state?
|
Florida
|
|
Becky Thatcher is the love interest of what famous fictional character?
|
Tom Sawyer
|
|
The 1865 children's book "Hans Brinker" is set in what country?
|
Holland
|
|
Which of the following is a type of white wine?
|
Chardonnay
|
|
The 2002 box office bomb "Swept Away" features what famous singer in its starring role?
|
Madonna
|
|
Founded in Paris in 1985, Le Cordon Bleu is a famous what?
|
Cooking School
|
|
Farfalle is a type of pasta shaped like which of the following?
|
Bow tie
|
|
A gyro is a type of sandwich usually made with which of these kinds of meat?
|
Lamb
|
|
The word ' cologne' comes from the name of a city located in what country?
|
Germany
|
|
What US President designed the campus of the University of Virginia?
|
Thomas Jefferson
|
|
In 1974, what popular feature was added to most G.I. Joe action figures?
|
Kung fu grip
|
|
What is the official currency of Israel?
|
Shekel
|
|
Which of these diseases is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus?
|
Mononucleosis
|
|
What mystery author's most recent books are entitled "P is for Peril" and "Q is for Quarry"?
|
Sue Grafton
|
|
The bassoon is a member of what musical instrument family?
|
Woodwind
|
|
Spiro Agnew served as Vice President under whom?
|
Richard Nixon
|
|
Known for its nutritional value, Eukanuba is a popular brand of what?
|
Pet Food
|
|
What is talk show host David Letterman's hometown?
|
Indianapolis, IN
|
|
Which of these words does not appear in the US Pledge of Allegiance?
|
Freedom
|
|
What type of furniture shares its name with an Italian word meaning "belief"?
|
Credenza
|
|
What does the word "ergo" mean as used in the Latin phrase "Cogito, ergo sum"?
|
Therefore
|
|
A famous 1855 poem by Walt Whitman begins, "I sing the body" what?
|
Electric
|
|
What musical features a group of children singing "so long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, goodbye?"
|
The Sound of Music
|
|
What U.S. city lies on the banks of the Delaware and the Schuykill Rivers?
|
Philadelphia
|
|
A FM radio station that tunes in a 91.5 on the dial broadcasts at a frequency of 91.5 what?
|
Megahertz
|
|
What company built the chess playing supercomputer Deep Blue?
|
IBM
|
|
Which of these college sports teams has a bulldog as its mascot?
|
Georgetown Hoyas
|
|
The fez, a type of hat, shares its name with a major city of what country?
|
Morocco
|
|
The cover of Van Halen’s rock album "1984" features a cherub doing what?
|
Holding a cigarette
|
|
Since 1954 what popular food brand has featured a red spoon in its logo?
|
Betty Crocker
|
|
The Torah is commonly referred to as “The Five Books” of what Biblical figure?
|
Moses
|
|
In the 2002 movie "Minority Report", murders are predicted by psychic beings called what?
|
Pre-Cogs
|
|
On the Muppet Show what is the name of Kermit the Frog’s nephew?
|
Robin
|
|
The theme song to TV’s The Young and the Restless is named in honor of what athlete?
|
Nadia Comaneci
|
|
The "Athenaeum portrait" is the nickname for a famous unfinished painting of what historic man?
|
George Washington
|
|
Who is the lead singer of the grunge band Pearl Jam?
|
Eddie Vedder
|
|
In his 1964 State of the Union address, President Lyndon Johnson declared a "war on" what problem?
|
Poverty
|
|
On April 12, 1861, the first engagement of the US Civil War began in what Confederate state?
|
South Carolina
|
|
What 1960s organization popularized the slogan, "Power to the People"?
|
Black Panthers
|
|
The classic novel "All Quiet On the Western Front" tells the story of a soldier during what war?
|
World War I
|
|
According to its slogan, what cereal is "Kid-Tested, Mother-Approved"?
|
Kix
|
|
In 2002, the surviving members of what rock band reunited to tour under the name "The other Ones"?
|
The Grateful Dead
|
|
What movie features a mysterious villain known as "Keyser Soze"?
|
The Usual Suspects
|
|
People would most likely use the mnemonic "Every good boy does fine" when doing what?
|
Reading music
|
|
Publisher John Bartlett is best known for his 1855 book titled "Familiar" what?
|
Quotations
|
|
In the Wham! song "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go," what dance is mentioned repeatedly?
|
Jitterbug
|
|
How many dots appear on a standard pair of dice?
|
42
|
|
What artist is known for his groundbreaking "drip" method of painting?
|
Jackson Pollock
|
|
What does the "M" stand for in the title of the TV series "M*A*S*H"?
|
Mobile
|
|
The Girl Scout Promise and Boy Scout Oath both begin with what three words?
|
On my honor
|
|
What classic animated movie introduced the song "Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo"?
|
Cinderella
|
|
Charcoal is composed almost entirely of what chemical element?
|
Carbon
|
|
The "heat index" is a weather indicator that takes into account air temperature and what factor?
|
Relative humidity
|
|
The Southern Hemisphere experiences the longest period of sunlight on which of these days?
|
21-Dec
|
|
In the 1939 movie "The Wizard of Oz," what does the Tin Woodsman say upon first meeting Dorothy?
|
Oilcan
|
|
In Michelangelo's sculpture of David, what is David holding over his shoulder?
|
Slingshot
|
|
According to a Beatles song, who lived "somewhere in the black mountain hills of Dakota"?
|
Rocky Raccoon
|
|
What is the only Grand Slam tennis tournament that makes its players dress almost entirely in white?
|
Wimbledon
|
|
What invention was patented in 1917 as the "Separable Fastener"?
|
Zipper
|
|
On "Saturday Night Live," Julia Sweeney played an androgynous person named what?
|
Pat
|
|
What kind of reptile is a Gila monster?
|
Lizard
|
|
Mao Tse-tung was the subject of a famous series of silkscreen portraits by which of these artists?
|
Andy Worhol
|
|
A common radar system used to predict the weather is named after what scientist?
|
Christian Doppler
|
|
19th-century New York politician William Tweed was popularly known by what nickname?
|
Boss
|
|
The German word "Zeitgeist" means "the spirit of the" what?
|
Time
|
|
An épée is a piece of equipment used in what sport?
|
Fencing
|
|
What famous baseball player was known as the "Yankee Clipper"?
|
Joe DiMaggio
|
|
What is the U.S. Postal Service abbreviation for Alaska?
|
AK
|
|
In the U.S., one million cents is equal to how many dollars?
|
10,000
|
|
In his 1711 poem "An Essay on Criticism," Alexander Pope wrote, "A little learning is" what?
|
A dangerous thing
|
|
Bandleader Tito Puente specialized in playing the timbal, a type of what?
|
Drum
|
|
In their best-selling advice books, "The Beardstown Ladies" claimed to have abnormal success with what?
|
Picking stocks
|
|
What is California's state motto?
|
Eureka
|
|
How many different types of pieces are used in a standard game of chess?
|
6
|
|
What pro wrestler's signature facial expression is called "The People's Eyebrow"?
|
The Rock
|
|
In 1896, Bostonian Fannie Farmer published a classic book on what subject?
|
Cooking
|
|
In a popular Broadway musical, what city's opera house is haunted the "the Phantom of the Opera"?
|
Paris
|
|
In a popular ad campaign, a carefree young man informs customers, "Dude, you're getting a" what?
|
Dell
|
|
What kind of geological formation is an archipelago?
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Chain of islands
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|
The nautical term "starboard" refers to what part of a ship?
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Right side
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|
A cube has how many corners?
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8
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"Cooties" is a slang word for what insects?
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Lice
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What kind of animal is a kingfisher?
|
Bird
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"Gendarme" is the French word for which of the following?
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Policeman
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|
In terms of volume, what is the largest single muscle in the human body?
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Gluteus maximus
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In the U.S. version of the board game Risk, players determine the winner of a "battle" by doing what?
|
Rolling dice
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|
On the TV series "Welcome Back, Kotter," what does Horshack say when he raises his hand in class?
|
Ooo! Ooo!
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"Big Sky Country" is a popular nickname for what U.S. state?
|
Montana
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|
On the TV series "Night Court," what is the nickname of the tall, bald bailiff?
|
Bull
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|
In 2000, hot-tempered basketball coach Booby Knight was fired by what U.S. university?
|
Indiana
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|
What kind of animal is a lobo?
|
Wolf
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What magazine bills itself as "The Magazine of Western Living" on its cover?
|
Sunset
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Imelda Romualdez married Ferdinand Marcos the year after she won what pageant title?
|
Miss Manilla
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|
The dish "huevos rancheros" usually consists of eggs topped what?
|
Salsa
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Cowboy Wylie Gustafson's distinctive yodel is heard at the end of ads for what Internet company?
|
Yahoo!
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In U.S. telephone numbers, which of the following is a term for the three digits that follow the area code?
|
Prefix
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|
"Sylvilagus palustris hefneri," named in honor of Hugh Hefner, is a subspecies of what animal?
|
Rabbit
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|
In October 2001, who became the first U.S. Homeland Security Advisor?
|
Tom Ridge
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|
What common household appliance features a device called a "feed dog"?
|
Sewing machine
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|
In math, what term is used to describe a fraction that is equal to or greater than 1?
|
Improper
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|
What British islands are the namesake for a breed of sheepdog and a breed of pony?
|
Shetland
|
|
What TV sitcom was based on a recurring sketch on "The Carol Burnett Show"?
|
Mama’s Family
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|
The 48 contiguous United States are divided into how many time zones?
|
4
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|
The slide rule was made obsolete with the invention of the what?
|
Hand-held calculator
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|
Because they melt, which of these cookies is available only from October until March?
|
Mallomars
|
|
Beekeepers frequently spray which of the following into hives to calm bees?
|
Smoke
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|
Where on the body would you normally find a "soul patch"?
|
Above the chin
|
|
President George W. Bush has an MBA degree from what university?
|
Harvard
|
|
What does the "S" stand for in the Department of Labor agency OSHA?
|
Safety
|
|
In what sport do you score points by getting "ringers" and "leaners"?
|
Horseshoes
|
|
Andy Warhol was a leading figure of what artistic movement?
|
Pop Art
|
|
A Greek salad is typically topped with what kind of cheese?
|
Feta
|
|
Herbert Hoover's 1928 campaign slogan made what famous promise?
|
A chicken in every pot
|
|
What was the name of the 1765 British law that taxed paper goods in the American colonies?
|
Stamp Act
|
|
Photosynthesis occurs primarily in what part of a tree?
|
Leaves
|
|
The Waldorf salad is named after a famous hotel in what city?
|
New York
|
|
Packages of Pepperidge Farm Goldfish crackers feature goldfish wearing what accessory?
|
Sunglasses
|
|
Isaac Stern is famous for playing what instrument?
|
Violin
|
|
Playwright and lyricist William Gilbert is best known for the 14 operettas he wrote with what composer?
|
Arthur Sullivan
|
|
The 1939 song "Over the Rainbow" describes a place where "troubles melt like" what candies?
|
Lemon drops
|
|
What sci-fi author wrote "Journey to the Center of the Earth" and "Around the World in Eighty Days"?
|
Jules Verne
|
|
On July 4, 2002, what leading lady married cameraman Daniel Moder in a private midnight ceremony?
|
Julia Roberts
|
|
In the cable channel known as TLC, the letter "L" stands for what?
|
Learning
|
|
Since 1983, who has been the sole anchor of "NBC Nightly News"?
|
Tom Brokaw
|
|
Which of these islands shares its name with a popular computer language?
|
Java
|
|
Which of these vehicles is a type of dirigible?
|
Blimp
|
|
According to Sigmund Freud, a boy with an Oedipus complex feels hostility toward whom?
|
Father
|
|
On a drum set, which of the following is typically played using a foot pedal?
|
Bass drum
|
|
Which of the following is most likely to be called a "biddy"?
|
Old woman
|
|
The constellation Ursa Major takes its name from the Latin phrase meaning "great" what?
|
Bear
|
|
In Edgar Allen Poe's poem, "The Raven" what word does the raven repeat throughout the poem?
|
Nevermore
|
|
What classic TV star often ended his show with the line "Say goodnight, Gracie"?
|
George Burns
|
|
What is the name of a popular carnival game in which you hit mechanical critters on the head with a mallet?
|
Whack-a-Mole
|
|
On her TV cooking show "The French Chef", what was Julia Child’s signature sign-off?
|
Bon appetite!
|
|
"Tale as old as time" is the opening line to what Oscar winning song?
|
Beauty and the Beast
|
|
The narrowest blood vessels in the human body are called what?
|
Capillaries
|
|
In 2001, Andre Agassi married what woman's tennis star in a private Las Vegas ceremony?
|
Steffi Graf
|
|
Becky, Darlene, and D.J. are the kids on what popular TV series?
|
Rosanne
|
|
M.I.T. is a famous university located in what U.S. state?
|
Massachusetts
|
|
In April 2002, what children's TV series replaced its longtime host, Steve with his "little brother" Joe?
|
Blue’s Clues
|
|
What does the "M" stand for in the radio abbreviation "FM"?
|
Modulation
|
|
According to the popular saying "No one ever went broke underestimating the" what "of the American people."?
|
Intelligence
|
|
The can-can is a dance that was popularized in what country?
|
France
|
|
What adjective is used to describe a material that can be broken?
|
Biodegradable
|
|
Smokey Bear is often depicted carrying what common outdoor tool?
|
Shovel
|
|
The Fosbury Flop was a major innovation in what track-and-field event?
|
High Jump
|
|
What candy's classic ad featured a train engineer named "Choo Choo Charlie"?
|
Good & Plenty
|
|
The triangle is a musical instrument belonging to what section of an ochestra?
|
Percussion
|
|
"Simba" is the Swahili word for what animal?
|
Lion
|
|
Over 58,000 names are inscribed on a Washington, DC memorial dedicated to whom?
|
Vietnam War Veterans
|
|
The Chevrolet ad slogan "Like a Rock" comes from a song by what performer?
|
Bob Seger
|
|
Impressionism is a style of painting that originated in the late 1800's in what nation?
|
France
|
|
Which of those foreign expressions is not used as both a greeting and a farewell?
|
Guten Tag
|
|
In the early 1900's, New York Conde Nast became one of the most prominent publishers of what?
|
Magazines
|
|
"Beefeaters" stand watch at what famous tourist attraction?
|
Tower of London
|
|
By definition, an aquiline nose resembles the beak of what bird?
|
Eagle
|
|
A 2001 arrest at a Saks Fifth Avenue led to the creation of a popular T-shirt featuring what message?
|
Free Winona
|
|
What word is used to refer to the exchange of political favors between legislators?
|
Log-Rolling
|
|
On clear days, what U.S. city has impressive views of Mount Rainer?
|
Seattle
|
|
What New England state is the largest producer of maple syrup in the U.S.?
|
Vermont
|
|
What U.S. State's license plate traditionally features pictures of four U.S. presidents?
|
South Dakota
|
|
In the 1990 Movie "Ghost", what classic song is featured during the famous "pottery making" love scene?
|
Unchained Melody
|
|
In the U.S., daylight savings time begins and ends at what time of day?
|
2 a.m.
|
|
A yellow bartlett is a common variety of what fruit?
|
Pear
|
|
In "The Godfather" movie series, Vito Corleone is an immigrant from what part of Italy?
|
Sicily
|
|
In pronunciation guides, a "schwa" sound is often symbolized by what lowercase letter turned upside down?
|
e
|
|
Which of these types of medicine is often referred to as a blood thinner?
|
Anticoagulant
|
|
Which of these continents does not have coastline along the Indian Ocean?
|
Europe
|
|
Lockjaw is a common nickname for what disease?
|
Tetanus
|
|
How many pints are in a quart?
|
2
|
|
Which of these cereal brands features small rectangular biscuits?
|
Life
|
|
Where in a house would you find what the English call the "loo"?
|
Bathroom
|
|
A main goal of the government agency known as the CDC is to do what?
|
Prevent disease
|
|
Jim Henson provided the original voice for which of these Muppets?
|
Kermit the Frog
|
|
Flavored with saffron, paella is a traditional dish of what country?
|
Spain
|
|
Which of these types of watercraft is typically propelled by a paddle with blades at both ends?
|
Kayak
|
|
What liquid gives a Shirley Temple cocktail its red color?
|
Grenadine
|
|
What is the birth name of the thrice-married actress and comedienne Roseanne?
|
Barr
|
|
In 2002, Jimmy Carter became the first former or sitting president to visit what country in over 40 years?
|
Cuba
|
|
An "iron cross" is a manuever commonly performed in which of these sports?
|
Gymnastics
|
|
Which of these European countries borders only one other country?
|
Portugal
|
|
On the Celsius scale, what temperature is the boiling point of water at sea level?
|
100 degrees
|
|
What did the second "S" stand for in the Soviet Union abbreviation USSR?
|
Socialist
|
|
Ramadan is a month-long holy period observed by members of what religion?
|
Islam
|
|
The title of the song "Danke Schoen" is a German phrase meaning what?
|
Thank You
|
|
In the video for the 2001 song "Escape," Enrique Iglesias flirts with what professional athlete?
|
Anna Kournikova
|
|
In Spanish you say "Feliz Cumpleanos" in order to wish someone what?
|
Happy Birthday
|
|
Father Time is usually depicted carrying what common outdoor tool?
|
Scythe
|
|
Carvel's classic desserts, Fudgie the Whale and Cookie Puss, are varieties of what?
|
Ice Cream Cake
|
|
Since 1928, the Carrier corporation has produced the "Weathermaker" a residential type of what?
|
Air conditioner
|
|
Which of the following is most likely to be stored in a larder?
|
Food
|
|
A milliner specializes in making or selling what?
|
Hats
|
|
Katherine Kepburn had a long-running romance with what frequent co-star?
|
Spencer Tracy
|
|
The word boomerang is derived from a native language of what country?
|
Australia
|
|
Just For Men is a leading brand of what product?
|
Hair Color
|
|
From 1959 to 1969, Charles de Gaulle was president of what European nation?
|
France
|
|
Which of these pastas is shaped like a tube?
|
Rigatoni
|
|
The Equal Rights Amendment sought equality under the law for whom?
|
Women
|
|
The colorful Pierre Trudeau served as what country's Prime Minister for over 15 years?
|
Canada
|
|
Introduced in 1996, the Palm Pilot is a leading brand of what device?
|
Personal digital assistant
|
|
What disease was once commonly known as "consumption"?
|
Tuberculosis
|
|
In geometry, two lines that meet at a right angle are described as what?
|
Perpendicular
|
|
In the O.J. Simpson trial, what attorney told the jury, "If it doesn't fit, you must acquit"?
|
Johnnie Cochran
|
|
The "L" in the technology abbreviation "LCD" stands for which of the following?
|
Liquid
|
|
What kind of beans are normally found in succotash?
|
Lima
|
|
What does the "V" stand for in the name of the popular shampoo brand Pantene Pro-V?
|
Vitamin
|
|
First Lady Laura Bush has a master's degree in what field?
|
Library science
|
|
In 1969, Golda Meir was named Prime Minister of what country?
|
Israel
|
|
On the TV series "Cheers", what character's name was regularly called out as he entered the bar?
|
Norm
|
|
What country's flag features a large red circle centered on a white background?
|
Japan
|
|
Which of these is a traditional ingredient of the cocktail sauce often served with shrimp?
|
Horseradish
|
|
An unwanted possession is often referred to as a "white" what?
|
Elephant
|
|
The TV game show "Jeopardy!" features a traveling group of fact-finders named what?
|
The Clue Crew
|
|
What diet program's "Winning Points" plan assigns a point value to all food?
|
Weight Watchers
|
|
The US attorney general is the highest-ranking official of what government department?
|
Justice
|
|
What restaurant's jingle features the line "I want my baby back, baby back, baby back"?
|
Chili's
|
|
What does the "A" stand for in the name of the international alliance known as NATO?
|
Atlantic
|
|
What type of pasta's name means "little tongues" in Italian?
|
Linguini
|
|
A topiarist's artwork is most likely to be displayed in which of these settings?
|
Garden
|
|
The Big Bang is a scientific theory commonly used to explain what?
|
Creation of the universe
|
|
NaCl is the chemical formula for what household product?
|
Salt
|
|
What pop singer was a judge on the 2002 TV series "American Idol"?
|
Paula Abdul
|
|
Montpelier is the capital of what US state?
|
Vermont
|
|
The 2002 movie "Blue Crush" features three young women who participate in what sport?
|
Surfing
|
|
What does the "A" stand for in the acronym "scuba"?
|
Apparatus
|
|
What Web site bills itself as "The World's Online Marketplace"?
|
eBay
|
|
Home to many of the world's highest peaks, the Himalaya Mountains are located on what continent?
|
Asia
|
|
What retail store's sales associates sport distinctive, bright-orange aprons?
|
Home Depot
|
|
Syria is a country on what continent?
|
Asia
|
|
In 1692, the famous Salem witch trials took place in what American colony?
|
Massachusetts
|
|
Since the 1800s, Tiffany & Co. has featured a trademark shade of what color on its boxes and bags?
|
Blue
|
|
On the TV series "The Fugitive", Dr. Richard Kimble pursues a man with what physical trait?
|
One arm
|
|
Cicely, Alaska is the fictional setting for what quirky TV series?
|
Northern Exposure
|
|
What US movie was released in Spanish under the title "El Hombre Araña"?
|
Spider-Man
|
|
Which of these joints in the body is an example of a ball-and-socket joint?
|
Hip
|
|
What fitness trend was introduced in 1987 by a professional cyclist named Johnny G?
|
Spinning
|
|
In the 2002 movie "The Ring," unsuspecting victims are doomed after they do what?
|
Watch a videotape
|
|
From 1990 to 1997, John Major served as the prime minister of what country?
|
United Kingdom
|
|
A Zamboni is a machine used to do what?
|
Resurface ice rinks
|
|
Except for Penn State, the schools in the "Big Ten" conference are in what part of the US?
|
Midwest
|
|
Which of these actors has never played Tom Clancy hero Jack Ryan?
|
George Clooney
|
|
From 1970 to 1981, Anwar Sadat served as president of what Middle Eastern nation?
|
Egypt
|
|
"Bibliothèque" is French for which of the following?
|
Library
|
|
Hilton Head is a popular resort island that lies off the coast of what US state?
|
South Carolina
|
|
The hora is a folk dance commonly performed in which of these countries?
|
Israel
|
|
The American Legion is a nationwide organization that represents what group of people?
|
Veterans
|
|
The femur, the largest bone in the human body, is located where?
|
Leg
|
|
Often found in ancient cities, a necropolis is a type of what?
|
Cemetery
|
|
Moussaka is a dish popular in which of these countries?
|
Greece
|
|
The line "Leave off the last 'S' for savings" is from an ad for a toll-free number that sells what?
|
Mattresses
|
|
Baking soda and peroxide are ingredients often found in which of these health and beauty products?
|
Toothpaste
|
|
A large statue of a golden lion sits outside what well-known Las Vegas hotel?
|
MGM Grand
|
|
In the US, what adjective is usually used to describe fermented apple cider?
|
Hard
|
|
In the name of the S&P 500 stock index, "S&P" stands for what?
|
Standard and Poor's
|
|
Sigmund Freud's landmark work is titled "The Interpretation of" what?
|
Dreams
|
|
By definition, agoraphobia is an abnormal fear of what?
|
Open spaces
|
|
What department store's signature shopping often bags have the words "big brown bag" printed on them?
|
Bloomingdale's
|
|
What does the word "eau" mean in the French phrase "eau de toilette"?
|
Water
|
|
What historic leader is mentioned in the first line of the "Marines' Hymn"?
|
Montezuma
|
|
A compassionate person is said to have "the" what "of human kindness"?
|
Milk
|
|
What vegetable is typically used as garnish in a Bloody Mary cocktail?
|
Celery
|
|
Founded in 1852, what is the name of California's oldest prison?
|
San Quentin
|
|
The America's Cup is what type of sporting event?
|
Yacht race
|
|
What classic children's book character is usually depicted wearing a coat and a floppy hat?
|
Paddington Bear
|
|
Set up in 1963, the "hot line" allows the US president to directly contact the head of what country?
|
Russia
|
|
A Sarong is an article of clothing native to which of these countries?
|
Malaysia
|
|
"Two Great Tastes, That Taste Great Together" was a popular ad slogan for what brand of candy?
|
Reese’s Cups
|
|
A metronome helps a musician do what?
|
Keep tempo
|
|
Shin splints are most commonly a result of what physical activity?
|
Running
|
|
The pen shaped instrument used with electronic organizers is called a what?
|
Stylus
|
|
"Adeste Fideles" is Latin title of Christmas carol?
|
O Come All Ye Faithful
|
|
On the Sunday before Easter, churchgoing Christians are often given branches of?
|
Palm
|
|
Introduced by Maytag in 1907, the Pastime was what kind of household appliance?
|
Washing Machine
|
|
What country is officially known as the Hellenic Republic?
|
Greece
|
|
In 1995, what football player drove O.J. Simpson in the infamous Ford Bronco freeway chase?
|
A.C. Cowlings
|
|
Which of these items is not a token in the standard U.S. edition of the board game Monopoly?
|
Clock
|
|
A person who believes that the existence of God is unprovable is by definition a what?
|
Agnostic
|
|
A backyard gas grill is usually fueled by what?
|
Propane
|
|
Variety is a major trade newspaper for what industry?
|
Entertainment
|
|
In the comic strip "bloom County", Opus is what kind of animal?
|
Penguin
|
|
The sousaphone is a type of what instrument?
|
Tuba
|
|
A simile is a figure of speech that commonly makes comparisons using which of these words?
|
Like
|
|
"Semper Fideles," the U.S. Marine Corps motto, means what?
|
Always Faithful
|
|
Which of these disasters is often caused by man?
|
Avalanche
|
|
What classic TV sitcom had a pilot titled "Those Were The Days"?
|
All In The Family
|
|
In August 2002, what actor married Elvis Presley's daughter, Lisa Marie?
|
Nicholas Cage
|
|
In a 1997 hit song, Puff Daddy claims that "It's All About the" what?
|
Benjamins
|
|
In Chinese cuisine, a popular sweet sauce made from plums and apricots is often called which of the following?
|
Duck sauce
|
|
The flame of a typical laboratory Bunsen burner uses what type of fuel?
|
Gas
|
|
In which of these sports do referees penalize players with red or yellow cards?
|
Soccer
|
|
Pinking shears are commonly used to cut what?
|
Fabric
|
|
A three-pointed star is the famous logo of what car company?
|
Mercedes-Benz
|
|
What is the primary focus of Harper's Bazaar magazine?
|
Women’s fashion
|
|
Introduced in 2,000, Invisalign is a system of transparent plastic devices used for what?
|
Straightening teeth
|
|
Love Field is a major airport of which of these U.S. cities?
|
Dallas
|
|
What Broadway Musical features a life sized replica of a helicopter landing on stage?
|
Miss Saigon
|
|
In a symphony orchestra, what instrument is played my more musicians than any other?
|
Violin
|
|
Founded in 1930, Birds Eye specializes in selling which of the following?
|
Frozen vegetables
|
|
A style of denim cutoff shorts is named after what TV character?
|
Daisy Duke
|
|
A TV ad campaign for AFLAC insurance features what kind of animal "saying" the company name?
|
Duck
|
|
The LATCH system, now a mandatory feature for most new cars in the U.S., is designed to do what?
|
Secure child seats
|
|
Founded in 1984, Virgin Atlantic Airways is based outside what city?
|
London
|
|
Rimsky-Korsakov's famous insect-inspired composition is titled "Flight of the" what?
|
Bumble Bee
|
|
In Greek mythology, a person turned to stone if he looked at which of these creatures?
|
Medusa
|
|
The 1,557 mile-long Ganges River flows mostly through which country?
|
India
|
|
Publisher and Author Arthur Fromer is best known for his books on what subject?
|
Travel
|
|
According to a famous 1974 protest poem by Gil Scott-Heron, "The" what "will Not Be Televised?"
|
Revolution
|
|
In the novel "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," Huck travels with a runaway slave named what?
|
Jim
|
|
Which of these states lies in both the Eastern and Central time zones?
|
Kentucky
|
|
In the animated TV series "SpongeBob SquarePants", what color is SpongeBob?
|
Yellow
|
|
"Liberty, Equality, Fraternity" is the English translation of what nation's motto?
|
France
|
|
Which of these materials is made from a type of dentin, a substance also found in human teeth?
|
Ivory
|
|
What state's nickname, "Constitution State" came from the belief that it was home to the first written constitution?
|
Connecticut
|
|
In 1981, who replaced Walter Cronkite as the anchor of the CBS Evening News?
|
Dan Rather
|
|
What organ in the human body has cells that produce hydrochloric acid?
|
Stomach
|
|
In a classic kids' book, what kind of animal is Lyle, resident of the House on East 88th Street?
|
Crocodile
|
|
In 1981, what candy brand introduced a blueberry flavor in honor of Ronald Reagan's inauguration?
|
Jelly Belly
|
|
"Matryoshkas," commonly known as "nesting dolls," are a folk art tradition of what country?
|
Russia
|
|
Gelato is an Italian type of what?
|
Ice Cream
|
|
From 1937 to 1961 Lyndon Johnson represented what state in the U.S. Congress?
|
Texas
|
|
The greeting "konnichiwa" means hello in what language?
|
Japanese
|
|
The 2002 movie "Red Dragon" is a prequel to which of these famous movies?
|
The Silence of the Lambs
|
|
Portuguese is the official language of what South American country?
|
Brazil
|
|
A classic Broadway musical that debuted in 1961 is titled "How to Succeed in" what "Without Really Trying"?
|
Business
|
|
At the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival what musician caused a sensation when he set his guitar on fire?
|
Jimi Hendrix
|
|
What TV personality was once married to octogenarian billionaire J. Howard Marshall?
|
Anna Nicole Smith
|
|
In the cartoon series "The Smurfs" what is the name of the Smurf's bearded leader?
|
Papa Smurf
|
|
Since 1922 the Mack Truck logo has featured a what?
|
Bulldog
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What South American country has a major city whose name is Portuguese for "River of January"?
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Brazil
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In the 1873 novel "Around the World in Eighty Days," the hero's journey begins and ends in what city?
|
London
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In 1863, Abraham Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address at the dedication of a what?
|
Cemetery
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Musician David Helfgott, the subject of the 1996 movie "Shine", plays what instrument?
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Piano
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American composer John Phillip Sousa is best known for writing what type of musical compositions?
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Marches
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|
The Indy 500 auto race is traditionally held over what holiday weekend?
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Memorial Day
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|
In the U.S., legal size paper is usually about 8 1/2 inches wide and how many inches long?
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14
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Which of these diseases is not contagious?
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Scurvy
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Brandy is traditionally served in what type of glass?
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Snifter
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Singer and actress Liza Minelli is the daughter of what famous actress?
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Judy Garland
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What U.S. Department operates the embassies and consulates in foreign countries?
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State
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|
The Broadway musical "Once Upon a Mattress" is based on what classic fairy tale?
|
The Princess and the Pea
|
|
General Pervez Musharraf is the president and chief executive of what country?
|
Pakistan
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|
According to legend, Merlin was the magical advisor to which of these men?
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King Arthur
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|
Bubbles, the famous pet of Pop Star Michael Jackson, is what kind of animal?
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Chimpanzee
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|
By definition, a vintner is a person who makes or sells what?
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Wine
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|
The term "per capita" comes from a Latin phrase meaning "by" what?
|
Heads
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The anterior fontanelle, usually known as "the soft spot" is located where on a newborn baby?
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Top of the head
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|
In a classic novel by James Fenimore Cooper, Uncas is "the last of" what Indian tribe?
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Mohican
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|
A famous play by Oscar Wilde is titled "The Importance of Being" what?
|
Earnest
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|
In eggs Benedict, how are the eggs usually prepared?
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Poached
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|
What planet is named after the king of the gods in Roman mythology?
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Jupiter
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|
Which state is in the Mountain Time Zone?
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Wyoming
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|
The Bachelor "chooses" women by giving them a what?
|
Rose
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|
What does the "E" stand for the the healthcare job title "EMT"?
|
Emergency
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|
What U.S. president is the only one who has ever been divorced?
|
Ronald Reagan
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|
The 4 interior angles of a square add up to how many degrees?
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360
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|
What coach said "Winning isn't everything, it's the ONLY thing!"?
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Vince Lombardi
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|
Peachtree Street is a major thoroughfare in which of these U.S. cities?
|
Atlanta
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|
Iran-Contra hearing witness Fawn Hall was whose secretary?
|
Oliver North
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|
In the US, it is not necessary to dial “011” to make a direct call to which of these countries?
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Canada
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|
Before he went solo, Lionel Richie was the lead singer of what band?
|
The Commodores
|
|
In the famous opening scene in the 1970 movie "Patton", Gen. Patton gives a speech in front of what backdrop?
|
American Flag
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|
In the 2002 movie Spiderman, Peter Parker works for a newspaper as what?
|
Photographer
|
|
Thomas Jefferson and what U.S. President were signers of the Declaration of Independence?
|
John Adams
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|
What position did Robert F. Kennedy hold in his brother's presidential administration?
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Attorney General
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|
"Tiny Bubbles" is a signature song of what famous crooner?
|
Don Ho
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|
In what movie musical does the male lead sing "I got chills, they're multiplying?
|
Grease
|
|
The Spanish drink sangria is often served with what in it?
|
Slices of fruit
|
|
In what sport are participants repeatedly urged to replace their divots?
|
Golf
|
|
What European explorer was the first to visit the coast of what is now Florida?
|
Ponce deLeon
|
|
In a common nursery rhyme, a butcher, a baker, and a candlestick maker are all in a what?
|
Tub
|
|
Cal Ripken Jr. played his entire major league baseball career for what team?
|
Baltimore Orioles
|
|
Actress Melanie Griffith has been married to what dashing dark haired actor since 1996?
|
Antonio Banderas
|
|
In the video game Donkey Kong, Mario’s foe is an angry barrel throwing what?
|
Ape
|
|
In her TV talk show, what play things did Rosie O'Donnell often fling into the audience?
|
Koosh balls
|
|
Nitroglycerin is a substance often used to treat what medical condition?
|
Angina
|
|
According to an ad slogan for the movie "Alien," "In space no one can hear you" what?
|
Scream
|
|
When referring to a vinyl record, the abbreviation "LP" stands for what?
|
Long-playing
|
|
The individual medley is an event in what sport?
|
Swimming
|
|
The Battle of the Bulge was a famous counterattack that took place during what war?
|
World War II
|
|
Which of these animated movies features a character who likes to say "To infinity and beyond!"
|
Toy Story
|
|
Horse racing is commonly known as "The Sport of" what?
|
Kings
|
|
The FBI is a law enforcement agency within what U.S. Department?
|
Justice
|
|
What popular grocery store product did Hormel introduce in 1937?
|
SPAM
|
|
A hibachi is a small charcoal grill that is traditionally associated with what country?
|
Japan
|
|
The word "astral" commonly means "of or related to" the what?
|
Stars
|
|
Friar Tuck was the jolly companion of what legendary hero?
|
Robin Hood
|
|
"She knows how to use them" is a line from a 1983 ZZ Top ode to what part of the body?
|
Legs
|
|
Named after a region in India, Darjeeling is a popular type of what?
|
Tea
|
|
Which of these fish have a skeleton made of cartilage, not bone?
|
Shark
|
|
A popular song in the Songsal 42nd Street asks us to "Come on Along and listen to the Lullaby of" what?
|
Broadway
|
|
Which of the following is located at zero degrees longitude?
|
Greenwich, England
|
|
What popular soft drink logo features its name printed in cursive?
|
Coca-Cola
|
|
What Southern city is home to Duke University?
|
Durham, NC
|
|
According to myth, Helen of Troy had a "face that launched a thousand" what?
|
Ships
|
|
What sign of the zodiac is represented by a creature that is half-man and half-horse?
|
Sagittarius
|
|
In the movie "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," what dwarf is beardless?
|
Dopey
|
|
Baseball legend Johnny Bench is best known for playing what position?
|
Catcher
|
|
In 1943, which of these scientists co-invented the breathing device known as "scuba"?
|
Jacques Costeau
|
|
Which of these bird names is also a verb meaning to complain?
|
Grouse
|
|
Kent State University site of the infamous 1970 student protest is located in what U.S. State?
|
Ohio
|
|
What TV personality's show featured a segment called "Things that make you go hmmm"?
|
Arsenio Hall
|
|
What fictional character rescues the Indian princess Tiger Lily from pirates?
|
Peter Pan
|
|
The Panama Canal connects the Pacific ocean with what body of water in the Atlantic Ocean?
|
Caribbean Sea
|
|
Dante’s masterpiece "The Divine Comedy" was written in what language?
|
Italian
|
|
Gerald Ford represented what state in the U.S. House for over 23 years?
|
Michigan
|
|
What prehistoric creature’s name comes from two Greek words meaning “wing” and “finger”?
|
Pterodactyl
|
|
The dish "gumbo' takes its name from a word of Aftican origin meaning what?
|
Okra
|
|
In a men’s professional boxing match how is each round?
|
Three minutes
|
|
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is located in what Texas city?
|
Houston
|
|
Mahalia Jackson is best known as a singer of what type of music?
|
Gospel
|
|
Which of these US states borders both Nevada and Colorado?
|
Utah
|
|
The musical direction "allegro" indicates that a passage should be performed how?
|
At a fast tempo
|
|
In 2002, what nation won its fifth men's World Cup title when it beat Germany 2-0?
|
Brazil
|
|
Which of these countries is often called "the land of milk and honey"?
|
Israel
|
|
From 1985 to 1994, what pain reliever was advertised as "the wonder drug that works wonders"?
|
Bayer
|
|
What midwestern tourist town claims to be "The Live Music Show Capital of the World"?
|
Branson, MO
|
|
In the classic animated movie "Pinocchio," Jiminy Cricket is usually seen carrying a what?
|
Umbrella
|
|
A famous treatise attributed to an ancient Chinese writer named Sun Tzu is titled "The Art of" what?
|
War
|
|
The period known as the Renaissance takes its name from a word meaning what?
|
Rebirth
|
|
Introduced in 2001, Harmony is a breakfast cereal targeted toward what category of consumer?
|
Women
|
|
The Kentucky Derby is also known as the "Run for the" what?
|
Roses
|
|
In May 2002, who sued Penthouse magazine for misidentifying another woman's photos as hers?
|
Anna Kournikova
|
|
In the "Harry Potter" book series, Harry's friend Hagrid is half-human, half-what?
|
Giant
|
|
Since 1997, Turner Field has been the home stadium of what Major League Baseball team?
|
Atlanta Braves
|
|
Native to South America, the alpaca is most closely related to what animal?
|
Llama
|
|
Where in the human body is the radius bone?
|
Forearm
|
|
Hinduism is the dominant religion of which of these countries?
|
India
|
|
How much is a standard roll of quarters worth?
|
Ten dollars
|
|
What jazz legend was known by the nickname "Satchmo"?
|
Louis Armstrong
|
|
The term "bicameral" is best used to describe the structural organization of what U.S. institution?
|
Congress
|
|
The 2002 bestseller "Lucky Man" is what celebrity's memoir?
|
Michael J. Fox
|
|
A duvet cover is usually used to cover what?
|
Comforter
|
|
Often used as a toast, "I'chaim" is a Hebrew word meaning what?
|
To life
|
|
The Dr. William M. Scholl's College in Chicago grants advanced degrees in what field of medicine?
|
Podiatry
|
|
Quicken computer software helps users do what?
|
Manage finances
|
|
What #1 Billboard features the line "gitchie, gitchie, ya-ya-da-da"?
|
Lady Marmalade
|
|
What color is the "caution" flag in auto racing?
|
Yellow
|
|
In Greek mythology, who fell in love with his own reflection in a pool of water?
|
Narcissus
|
|
According to a famous quotation, "Three may keep a secret, if two of them are" what?
|
Dead
|
|
Euclid is known as the "father" of what mathematical field?
|
Geometry
|
|
Founded in 1847, Cartier specializes in selling what?
|
Jewelry
|
|
Rocky Mountain News is one of the main newspapers of what U.S. city?
|
Denver
|
|
In the 2002 movie "Spider-Man," the title hero defends New York City from what villain?
|
The Green Goblin
|
|
In 1994, what Republican congressman spearheaded the "Contract with America" platform?
|
Newt Gingrich
|
|
The conga is a traditional dance of what country?
|
Cuba
|
|
The signing of the Treaty of Versailles officially ended what war?
|
World War I
|
|
Which of these cheeses is known for its soft center and edible white rind?
|
Brie
|
|
In what part of a house would you find treads and risers?
|
Staircase
|
|
Advice columnist Heloise is best known for her "hints" on what topic?
|
Housekeeping
|
|
Folk hero Paul Bunyan was companions with Babe, a giant blue what?
|
Ox
|
|
In January 2002, President George W. Bush fainted and bruised his cheek after choking on what?
|
Pretzel
|
|
Since 2000, what "Saturday Night Live' cast member has co-anchored "Weekend Update" with Tina Fey?
|
Jimmy Fallon
|
|
Flying buttresses are principal features of what style of architecture?
|
Gothic
|
|
In the Northern Hemisphere, the harvest moon is the full moon nearest which of these days?
|
Autumnal equinox
|
|
The game tic-tac-toe is also known by what name?
|
Noughts & crosses
|
|
World War II began on September 1, 1939 when Germany invaded what country?
|
Poland
|
|
What is the subject of a popular handbook known as "Strunk and White"?
|
Writing
|
|
A meter is approximately how many inches in length?
|
39
|
|
In a song from "The Sound of Music," what flower is described as "small and white, clean and bright"?
|
Edelweiss
|
|
William W. Mayo and his two sons are best known for establishing what in Rochester, NY?
|
Medical center
|
|
In a classic fairy tale, Goldilocks breaks what piece of furniture while in the Three Bears' house?
|
Chair
|
|
The bugle call reveille gets its name from the French word for what?
|
Awaken
|
|
In mathematics, the binary number system uses what number as its base?
|
2
|
|
Irish coffee is traditionally made with what liquor?
|
Whiskey
|
|
Rivals and Krystle and Alexis duke it out in a lily pond in a famous scene from what 1980s TV drama?
|
Dynasty
|
|
The "E" in the federal agency acronym "FEMA" stands for what?
|
Emergency
|
|
Which of these TV advertising characters is known for telling lies?
|
Joe Isuzu
|
|
The title "Grandmaster" is typically awarded to the most skilled players of which of these games?
|
Chess
|
|
Mount McKinley, the highest point in North America, is located in what U.S. state?
|
Alaska
|
|
According to the Bible, Moses parted what body of water?
|
Red Sea
|
|
What legendary hero was said to live in Sherwood Forest?
|
Robin Hood
|
|
Which of these knots is most often used to tie a necktie?
|
Windsor
|
|
Which of these former first ladies is nicknamed "The Silver Fox"?
|
Barbara Bush
|
|
Queen Isabella I, patron of Columbus' voyages, ruled Spain with what king?
|
Ferdinand II
|
|
According to legend, the Pied Piper was hired by the town of Hamelin to rid it of what?
|
Rats
|
|
Dunkin' Donuts sells bite-sized "donut holes" commonly known as what?
|
Munchkins
|
|
In 2002, Halle Berry won a Best Actress Academy Award for her role in what movie?
|
Monster’s Ball
|
|
In the technology abbreviation "DVD," the second "D" stands for what?
|
Disc
|
|
When referring to sound systems, the word "stereo" is short for what?
|
Stereophonic
|
|
"Scuttlebutt" is a slang word for what?
|
Gossip
|
|
By definition, a mnemonic device helps you to do what?
|
Remember
|
|
George Steinbrenner is the larger-than-life majority owner of what professional sports franchise?
|
New York Yankees
|
|
The musical "Fiddler on the Roof" features the song "If I Were a" what?
|
Rich Man
|
|
The Broadway musical "Oliver!" is based on a novel by what writer?
|
Charles Dickens
|
|
Mesquite is a type of wood traditionally used in what method of cooking?
|
Barbecue
|
|
What fictional character eventually marries an American woman named Jane Porter?
|
Tarzan
|
|
Dramamine is a medication commonly used to treat which of the following?
|
Motion sickness
|
|
By definition, a cosmologist studies the origin and development of what?
|
The universe
|
|
Which of these words is not a syonym for the word "nonsense"?
|
Brouhaha
|
|
What time of day is expressed as "2200 hours" in military time?
|
10 p.m.
|
|
"Kama Sutra" is a Sanskrit phrase meaning "aphorisms of" what?
|
Love
|
|
The Jewish sabbath, Shabbat, begins at sundown on what day of the week?
|
Friday
|
|
On TV's "Saturday Night Live," who teamed up with Steve Martin to play the "two wild and crazy guys"?
|
Dan Aykroyd
|
|
A popular Hanukkah toy, the dreidel is a spinning top with how many sides?
|
4
|
|
What does the "C" stand for in the special effects abbreviation "CGI"?
|
Computer
|
|
In the "Archie" comic strip series, what character wears a hat shaped like a crown?
|
Jughead
|
|
On a popular TV sitcom, George and Katherine Papadopolis are the guardians of what lovable kid?
|
Webster
|
|
In the 1830s, inventor Samuel Colt patented a popular type of what?
|
Handgun
|
|
What 1970s TV series title character has the last name Morgenstern?
|
Rhoda
|
|
Country-western musician Johnny Cash is also known by what nickname?
|
The Man in Black
|
|
Until it was replaced by the euro, the Deustche mark was the offical currency of what nation?
|
Germany
|
|
By definition, a nocturne is a work of art depicting what?
|
Night
|
|
According to the title of a 1985 Tears for Fears song, "Everybody Wants to" what?
|
Rule the World
|
|
The expression "prima donna" comes from an Italian phrase meaning what?
|
First lady
|
|
What Christmas carol features the line "Then pretend that he is Parson Brown"?
|
Winter Wonderland
|
|
What singer made the news in 1984 when his hair caught on fire during the making of a Pepsi commerical?
|
Michael Jackson
|
|
A spyglass is a small kind of what?
|
Telescope
|
|
In a classic nursery rhyme, who meets "a pieman going to the fair"?
|
Simple Simon
|
|
A dromedary is a type of what animal?
|
Camel
|
|
In England, a traditional high tea is most likely to be served at what time?
|
4:00 p.m.
|
|
The Slogan for what food brand invites you to "taste the rainbow"?
|
Skittles
|
|
In which of these countries are princes and rulers called "rajahs"?
|
India
|
|
In the U.S., what kind of omelet is traditionally served with chopped green pepper, onion and tomato?
|
Spanish
|
|
The Dolphins, Marlins, and Devil Rays are all professional sports franchises in what U.S. state?
|
Florida
|
|
What credit card's classic ads featured celebrities asking "Do You Know Me?"
|
American Express
|
|
New Orleans is often known by which of these nicknames?
|
The Big Easy
|
|
What surfing move requires you to ride with all of your toes over the front of the board?
|
Hang Ten
|
|
On the game show "Wheel of Fortune", how much does it cost to buy a vowel?
|
$250
|
|
Which of these words is not in the lyrics of the song "Do-Re-Mi" from "The Sound of Music?
|
Sugar
|
|
In a department store, which of the following is most likely to be labeled "pour hommes"?
|
Men’s Cologne
|
|
The Island of Hawaii is popularly known by what nickname?
|
The Big Island
|
|
Spoons with serrated edges are most often used to eat which of these foods?
|
Grapefruit
|
|
Bob Dole served for almost 29 years as a U.S. Senator from what state?
|
Kansas
|
|
What actress is best known as Fred Astaire's leading lady?
|
Ginger Rogers
|
|
In the comic strip "Peanuts" Schroeder idolizes what composer?
|
Beethoven
|
|
What kind of triangle has three angles that are each less than ninety degrees?
|
Acute
|
|
Often found in castles, a turret is a small what?
|
Tower
|
|
In a 1957 hit single, Patsy Cline sings about "walkin" when?
|
After Midnight
|
|
What fairy tale begins with the hero trading away the beloved family cow?
|
Jack and the Beanstalk
|
|
The Japanese delicacy sashimi is what kind of food?
|
Raw Fish
|
|
In 1966, Ronald Reagan was elected governor of what U.S. State?
|
California
|
|
In a famous 1858 speech, a U.S. senator from South Carolina declared that what crop "is king"?
|
Cotton
|
|
A sterno can would most likely be used when serving which of the following?
|
Fondue
|
|
In cars, what shape usually appears on the hazard light switch?
|
Triangle
|
|
At the end of the 1997 movie "Titanic" what does Rose drop into the ocean?
|
Necklace
|
|
In greyound racing, the dogs are trained to chase a mechanical version of what animal?
|
Rabbit
|
|
In July 2002, nine coal miners were rescued from a flooded mine in what U.S. state?
|
Pennsylvania
|
|
Stone Phillips and Jane Pauley have co-anchored what TV newsmagazine since 1992?
|
Dateline
|
|
A famous line of poetry warns, "O what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to" what?
|
Deceive
|
|
In 1918, William L. Murphy invented a stow-away version of what piece of furniture?
|
Bed
|
|
By definition, a parochial school is run by which of the following?
|
Religious Group
|
|
Which of the following best describes a man who is known as a Beau Brumell?
|
Very Well Dressed
|
|
On what classic gameshow did contestants take turns playing a giant slot machine?
|
Joker’s Wild
|
|
Which of these weather measurements is expressed as a percentage?
|
Relative Humidity
|
|
In the musical Phanton of the Opera, what crashes to the floor of the stage at the end of the first act?
|
Chandelier
|
|
In 1985, what computer company introduced the Windows operating system?
|
Microsoft
|
|
The famous 1969 Woodstock music festival took place in what US state?
|
New York
|
|
What larger-than-life personality claims to be the "King of All Media"?
|
Howard Stern
|
|
In her song "Freeway of Love," Aretha Franklin declares that she is "goin' ridin' on the freeway" in her what?
|
Pink Cadillac
|
|
On what date does the incoming U.S. president traditionally take the Oath of Office?
|
20-Jan
|
|
Introduced in 1966, Brita is a leading brand of what household product?
|
Water filter
|
|
Plumbers often unclog drains with a tool that shares its name with what animal?
|
Snake
|
|
A famous philosophical saying goes "I think, therefore I" what?
|
Am
|
|
Which of these household items is most likely to be made of damask?
|
Tablecloth
|
|
In Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, Marc Antony says "Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your" what?
|
Ears
|
|
In an 1819 treaty, what country ceded Florida to the United States?
|
Spain
|
|
In a famous 1987 speech, Ronald Reagan challenged what world leader to "tear down this wall"?
|
Mikhail Gorbachev
|
|
Which of these classes of animals is normally warm-blooded?
|
Birds
|
|
In 1861, Leland Stanford, founder of Stanford University, was elected governor of what state?
|
California
|
|
A diffuser attachement is most likely to be used with which of the following?
|
Hair dryer
|
|
In the Old Testament, the prophet Jonah is swallowed up by a "great" what?
|
Fish
|
|
"Larceny" is a legal term for which of these crimes?
|
Theft
|
|
What does the "C" stand for in the sports abbreviation NCAA?
|
Collegiate
|
|
In 1989, what baseball great was banned from the sport due to allegations that he bet the games?
|
Pete Rose
|
|
Mr. Cogswell, owner of Cogswell Cogs, is a character from what cartoon series?
|
The Jetsons
|
|
A popular 1960s slogan encouraged people to "make love" not what?
|
War
|
|
"Sunny Day" is the first line of the theme song to what popular kids TV show?
|
Sesame Street
|
|
The adjective "Porcine" is used to compare something to what animal?
|
Pig
|
|
According to a classic Cole Porter song, "It's too darn" what?
|
Hot
|
|
In his popular children's song "Baby Beluga," Raffi sings about a young what?
|
Whale
|
|
What 2,000 presidential candidate told voters that he was a "uniter" not a "divider"?
|
Bush
|
|
By definition, an LPN is licensed to work as a what?
|
Nurse
|
|
On the TV series "Friends," Ross works in what field?
|
Palentology
|
|
On the TV series "The Crocodile Hunter" what expression does Steve use to show surprise?
|
Crikey!
|
|
A classic children's rhyme begins "There was an old lady who swallowed a" what?
|
Fly
|
|
Colonial Williamsburg is a 301 acre "living history" museum in what U.S. state?
|
Virginia
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What is the medical term for the procedure known as a "nose job"?
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Rhinoplasty
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Which of the following is most likely to be billed as "ergonomic"?
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Office Furniture
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In her 2001 hit single, Pink sings "I'm coming up, so you better get this" what "started"?
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Party
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In the musical "Grease", Frenchy drops out of which of these schools?
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Beauty school
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According to the Bible, Jesus was born in what city?
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Bethlehem
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According to its name, the ACLU fights for what kind of "liberties"?
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Civil
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Neapolitan pizza is named after a city in what country?
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Italy
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What comic strip character has an adopted baby son named Swee'pea?
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Popeye
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What state is home to the NBA's Golden State Warriors?
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California
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Metamucil is a dietary supplement designed to boost intake of what food component?
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Fiber
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What singer's 2002 album "The Rising" is his first studio recording in 18 years with the E Street Band?
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Bruce Springsteen
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What country's Czarist government was overthrown in 1917?
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Russia
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A person would most likely use a glossary to look up what?
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Definition of a word
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What professional athlete went by the nickname "Dr. J"?
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Julius Erving
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"Yes, sir, yes, sir, three bags full" is a line from what nursery rhyme?
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Baa, Baa, Black Sheep
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George Washington's campsite at Valley Forge is located in what US state?
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Pennsylvania
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In Greek mythology, a Cyclops was a giant with only one what?
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Eye
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What comic book superhero has a trusted valet named Alfred?
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Batman
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What legal term is often used to refer to the crime of blackmail?
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Extortion
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On the TV series "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood", what is the name of Mr. McFeely's messenger service?
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Speedy Delivery
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What is the fastest animal on Earth that runs on two legs?
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Ostrich
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Lent is a 40-day period of fasting and repentance that leads up to what religious holiday?
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Easter
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Brigham Young University was founded in 1875 in what US state?
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Utah
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Comedian and TV star Cedric Kyles performs under the stage name "Cedric the" what?
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Entertainer
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In the novel "1984", posters feature the warning "Big Brother is" what?
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Watching you
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What company's ad slogan encourages you to "Share Moments, Share Life"?
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Kodak
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What fairy tale heroine says, "But Grandmother, what big eyes you have!"?
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Little Red Riding Hood
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What is the real first name of rap superstar Eminem?
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Marshall
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The novel "Moby-Dick" begins with the famous line, "Call me" what?
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Ishmael
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According to a popular saying, what "is a dish best served cold"?
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Revenge
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Which of these state capitals was named after the founder of the German empire?
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Bismarck, ND
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The USDA's daily Food Guide is usually depicted as what geometric shape?
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Pyramid
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Since 1975, Kool-Aid ads have featured Kool-Aid Man saying what famous catchphrase?
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Oh yeah!
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What animal gets its name from two Greek words meaning "nose" and "horn"?
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Rhinoceros
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According to its long-running slogan, Visa credit card is "everywhere you" what?
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Want to be
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Chutney is a condiment commonly used in what type of cuisine?
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Indian
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What classic song begins "I see trees of green, red roses too"?
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What a Wonderful World
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The boomerang was commonly used by Australian natives for which of these purposes?
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Hunting game
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What soap brand's classic slogan informs us that "It Floats"?
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Ivory
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In 1960, Mattel introduced a popular "talking" doll named what?
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Chatty Cathy
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In 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous "I have a dream" speech in what U.S. city?
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Washington, DC
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"Au" is the chemical symbol for what element?
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Gold
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The olive branch is an ancient symbol of what?
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Peace
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The 1980s sitcom "A Different World" began when what TV teen went to college?
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Denise Huxtable
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Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley are the two best friends of what fictional youth?
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Harry Potter
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In the movie "A Few Good Men", Jack Nicholson's character memorably shouts, "You can't handle the" what?
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Truth
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A furlong is a unit for measuring distance often used in what activity?
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Horse racing
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The Luxor Las Vegas Hotel features a 30-story replica of what kind of structure?
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Pyramid
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Coq au vin is prepared by cooking chicken in what?
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Wine
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According to the George Gershwin song, "they all laughed at" who "when he said the world was round"?
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Christopher Columbus
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The TV variety show "It's Showtime at the Apollo" is broadcast from a theater in what NYC neighborhood?
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Harlem
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In 1986, what company launched its successful Dockers line of casual clothing?
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Levi Strauss
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In his 1975 hit song, Glen Campbell hopes to be "like a rhinestone" what?
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Cowboy
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Simon and Garfunkel reunited for a famous 1981 concert held in what New York City location?
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Central Park
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On the TV series "The Cosby Show", Cliff Huxtable is what kind of doctor?
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Obstetrician
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What is the only New York City borough that is on the US mainland?
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Bronx
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The expression "throw in the towel" comes from what sport?
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Boxing
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An orthopedist is most likely to treat which of the following?
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Broken leg
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What product's long-running ad campaign features the no-nonsense waitress Rosie?
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Bounty paper towels
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On the TV series "Frasier", what is the name of Niles's never-seen first wife?
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Maris
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The opening of "ABC's Wide World of Sports" uses what footage to illustrate "the agony of defeat"?
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Ski jump fall
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In 1974, Shel Silverstein published a book of children's poetry titled "Where the" what "Ends"?
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Sidewalk
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Which of these actresses' fathers was a famous ventriloquist?
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Candice Bergen
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Mary Martin, Cathy Rigby, and Sandy Duncan have all played what Broadway musical character?
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Peter Pan
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Fish normally do not have which of these organs?
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Lungs
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In geometry, what two-dimensional shape has interior angles that always add up to 180 degrees?
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Triangle
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The name of which of these pop bands is a palindrome?
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ABBA
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Introduced in 1957, what was the original flavor of Tang drink mix?
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Orange
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Come On, Get Happy" was the theme song of what 1970s TV show?
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Partridge Family
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In 2002, the TV series "CSI" introduced a spinoff set in what US city?
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Miami
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What does the "I" stand for in the restaurant name "IHOP"?
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International
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What animals name comes from the Latin words for "pig" and "thorn"?
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Porcupine
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The phrase "anno domini" means in the year of our what?
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Lord
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What is most likely to malfunction due to "vapor lock"?
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Automobile
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What diva is the subject of the 1991 movie "Truth or Dare"?
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Madonna
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The title of a popular men's magazine "GQ" is short for "Gentlemen's" what?
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Quarterly
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During WWI US infantry soldiers were referred to as what?
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Doughboys
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In "Jack and the Beanstalk" the giant says "Fee fi fo fum, I smell the blood of" what?
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An Englishman
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In the 1989 movie "Field of Dreams", a mysterious voice inspires a farmer to build what in his corn field?
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Baseball Diamond
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What does the "500" refer to in the name of the Daytona 500 auto race?
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Length of Race
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What Jack Nicholson movie features him smashing through a door and saying, "Here's Johnny"?
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The Shining
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In the comic strip "Peanuts", Charlie Brown has a crush on a girl with what color hair?
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Red
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A sommelier at a restaurant is in charge of what?
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Wine
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According to the 2,000 census, what state has the largest population?
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California
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The Fender Stratocaster is a popular model of what musical instrument?
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Electric Guitar
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According to the Bible, the three wise men brought gifts of gold, frankincense and what?
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Myrrh
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In 1987, what US state issued a license plate featuring the space shuttle Challenger?
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Florida
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In 1990, George Bush said, "I'm President of the United States, and I'm not going to eat any more" what?
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Broccoli
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Introduced in 1984, Dirt Devil is a leading brand of what?
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Hand-held vaccuum
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Alfredo sauce is traditionally served with what type of pasta?
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Fettucine
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What movie features the classic line "Here's looking at you, kid"?
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Casablanca
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