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2 | 7-Eleven stores were temporarily converted into Kwik E-marts to promote the release of what movie? | THE SIMPSONS MOVIE | On an old-fashioned rotary phone,what number requires the longest turn of the dial? | 0 *CORRECT* | In the AAMCO song, when does the double beep occur. | AFTER THE DOUBLE A | ||||||||||||||||||||
3 | `Famous for their work on modernist furniture design, Charles and Ray Eames were related how? | HUSBAND AND WIFE | On an ’80s TV series, a plucky orphan named Penelope Brewster was better known as what? | PUNKY | In the abbreviation for the medical procedure popularly known as an MRI,what does the “I’ stand for? | IMAGING | ||||||||||||||||||||
4 | A 1952 episode of “I Love Lucy was titled “Lucy Is Enceinte” because what English word was censored? | PREGNANT | On average, what denomination of U.S. paper currency remains in circulation the longest? | 100 DOLLAR BILL | In the acronym SRS, a common term for automobile airbags,the letter “R” stands for what? | RESTRAINT | ||||||||||||||||||||
5 | A 1960s TV character played by Al Lewis, Count Vladimir Dracula is better known by what name? | GRANDPA MUNSTER | On average, what is the most abundant gas released into the atmosphere by a volcano? | WATER VAPOR | In the act that incited WWI,Serbian Gavrilo Princip assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914 in what city? | SARAJEVO | ||||||||||||||||||||
6 | A 1985 North Atlantic expedition led by Robert Ballard discovered the wreck of what famous ship 73 years after it sank? | TITANIC | On average,a healthy person’s resting heart rate falls into which of these ranges of “beats per minute”? | 60-100 *CORRECT* | In the agency abbreviation “EEOC,” the first E stands for “equal” and the second stands for what? | EMPLOYMENT | ||||||||||||||||||||
7 | A 1995 documentary subtitled “Hollywood Madam” examines the rise and fall of what scandalous figure? | HEIDI FLEISS | On December 21, 1864, General Sherman’s famous “March to the Sea” concluded with the capture of what Southern city? | SAVANNAH | In the animal kingdom, what term is used to describe the male who is the dominant member of a group? | ALPHA | ||||||||||||||||||||
8 | A 2006 study of phone conversations found that which statement was meant sarcastically 23 percent of the time? | YEAH,RIGHT | On dress shirts,button-down,spread and tab are popular types of what? | COLLAR | In the Bahamas, Oct 12th is Discovery Day, marking the arrival of what European explorer? | CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS | ||||||||||||||||||||
9 | A 2008 study in “Reference Services Review” found which of these websites to be about 80% accurate? | WIKIPEDIA.ORG | On food packaging, a circle with a “U” indicates that the food is certified as what? | KOSHER | In the Bible, whose height is given as “six cubits and a span,” somewhere between nine and twelve feet? | GOLIATH | ||||||||||||||||||||
10 | A 2009 New York Times article coined the term “Ralph Kramden” to refer to what physical trait? | POT BELLY | On HBO’s “Entourage,” movie star Vincent Chase stars in all but which of these fictional movies? | VALENTINO | In the Bizet opera, “Carmen,” the flirtatious Carmen works in what type of establishment? | CIGARETTE FACTORY | ||||||||||||||||||||
11 | A 2010 Billboard hit,”Dog Days are Over” is a song by the British band “Florence and the” what? | MACHINE | On his past troubles,who admitted to Leno on a 2011 “Tonight Show” appearance, “I realized I was pretty much LOSING”? | CHARLIE SHEEN | In the board game Risk,what continent has the most territories for a player to occupy? | ASIA | ||||||||||||||||||||
12 | A 2010 study by dating Web site Badoo.com found which of these nation’s women to be most flirtatious online? | SPAIN | On his show “Man v Food,” host Adam Richman won the “Davy Jones Locker Challenge” by eating 7 pounds of what? | SEAFOOD | In the British royal family,which of the following is not the name of one of Prince Charles’s three siblings? | MARGARET | ||||||||||||||||||||
13 | A 2010 study found that nearly 70% of what imported item failed to live up to its claims of being “extra virgin”? | OLIVE OIL | On his talk show “Maury,” host Maury Povich famously says to some of his guests “you are NOT” what? | THE FATHER | In the Broadway musical “Cats,” costumed actors romp around a set designed to look like a what? | JUNKYARD | ||||||||||||||||||||
14 | A 2010 Time magazine article debunks the myth that what group of people are “spoiled,selfish,solitary misfits”? | ONLY CHILDREN | On Home Depot’s web site, “islands” are items marked for what room of the house? | KITCHEN | In the business abbreviation “R & D,” the “R” stands for what? | RESEARCH | ||||||||||||||||||||
15 | A 2011 box set celebrates the 13-film collaboration between composer Danny Elfman and what film director? | TIM BURTON | On March 4, 2010, baby Cecelia Marie Halpert was “born” on an emotional episode of what hit TV series? | THE OFFICE | In the cable drama “Boss,” Kelsey Grammar plays a crooked mayor of what U.S. city? | CHICAGO | ||||||||||||||||||||
16 | A 2011 New York Times obituary for the late Peter Falk discussed the actor’s 30-plus year gig as what TV character? | COLUMBO | On television, Dr. Gregory House’s apartment number is “221B,” a nod to what famous literary sleuth’s address? | SHERLOCK HOMES | In the Charles Dickens novel “A Christmas Carol,” what is the last name of the young Tiny Tim? | CRATCHIT | ||||||||||||||||||||
17 | A 20th-century fashion icon, Gabrielle Chanel was better known by what nickname? | COCO | On the 2010 Forbes 400 list, what billionaire identifies himself as residing in Medina, Washington? | BILL GATES | In the children’s book “The Little Engine That Could”,what is the engine attempting to deliver? | TOYS | ||||||||||||||||||||
18 | A bill of fare is more commonly known as a what? | MENU | On the 2010 Fortune Global 500 list of the world’s largest companies,3 of the top 4 are in what sector? | OIL | In the children’s classic “Goodnight Moon,” what is the last thing that is bid “Goodnight”? | NOISES EVERYWHERE | ||||||||||||||||||||
19 | A bit in a gossip column that doesn’t mention any names is often called a what? | BLIND ITEM | On the cartoon series Scooby-Doo, Where Are You, which character usually wears an ascot? | FRED | In the children’s rhyme “This Little Piggy,” where did the first little piggy go? | TO MARKET | ||||||||||||||||||||
20 | A bit of folk wisdom warns that when you point a finger at someone, how many fingers are pointing back at you? | THREE | On the children’s TV “Dora the Explorer,” Dora’s best friend Boots is what kind of animal? | MONKEY | In the classic animated movie “The Little Mermaid,” Ariel’s best friend is a fish named what? | FLOUNDER | ||||||||||||||||||||
21 | A blacksmith works primarily with what metal? | IRON | On the classic sitcom “Happy Days,” what was the name of Richie’s practical joke-loving buddy,played by actor Don Most? | RALPH MALPH | In the classic arcade game Centipede,players battle all but which of these deadly creatures? | WASPS | ||||||||||||||||||||
22 | A blanket or shawl made of colored squares sewn or crocheted together is called a what? | AFGHAN | On the classic sitcom “I Love Lucy,” Lucy often went on auditions using what maiden name instead of Mrs. Ricardo? | MCGILLICUDDY | In the classic book “The Swiss Family Robinson,” the Robinsons build a makeshift house where? | IN A TREE | ||||||||||||||||||||
23 | A book about fashion and gay culture “Don We Now Our Gay Apparel” takes its title from what Christmas carol? | DECK THE HALLS | On the classic TV series “The Brady Bunch,”what is the name of the Brady family dog? | TIGER | In the classic folk song “On Top of Old Smoky,” what is “Old Smoky”? | Mountain | ||||||||||||||||||||
24 | A Boston native,what late night host’s sister made her film debut as one of the Eklund sisters in “The Fighter”? | CONAN O’ BRIEN | On the classic TV series “Welcome Back Kotter” what subject did Mr. Kotter teach? | SOCIAL STUDIES | In the classic Mark Twain novel,Tom Sawyer lives in a small town located near what river? | MISSISSIPPI | ||||||||||||||||||||
25 | A breakthrough in fashion,”jeggings” are leggings designed to look like what? | JEANS | On the E! reality TV series, “The Girls Next Door,” who are the girls next door? | PLAYBOY MODELS | In the classic Rocky and Bullwinkle cartoons,Rocky is what type of animal? | FLYING SQUIRREL | ||||||||||||||||||||
26 | A bushel is a standard unit originally used to measure the weight of what? | GRAIN | On the Fahrenheit scale, 98.6 degrees is generally considered to be what? | BODY TEMPERATURE | In the classic Shel Silverstein book “The Giving Tree,” what type of tree gives its fruit to a little boy? | APPLE TREE | ||||||||||||||||||||
27 | A caprese salad traditionally includes which of these ingredients? | MOZZARELLA CHEESE | On the FDA Nutrition Facts food label,the abbreviation “DV” stands for “daily” what? | VALUE | In the classic story “Peter Pan,” what does Wendy use to reattach Peter’s shadow? | NEEDLE AND THREAD | ||||||||||||||||||||
28 | A caramel candy brand since 1903,Werther’s Original is named after a town in the Westphalia region of what country? | GERMANY | On the front of a U.S. Social Security Card,what images appear on the left and right hand edges? | CLASSICAL COLUMNS | In the classic T.V. series “The Waltons,” the Walton family lives in which U.S. state? | VIRGINIA | ||||||||||||||||||||
29 | A cast member of the AMC series “Hell On Wheels,” rapper/actor Lonnie Lynn, Jr. is better known by what stage name? | COMMON | On the Great Seal of the United States,the eagle holds in its beak a scroll bearing what Latin phrase? | E PLURIBUS UNUM | In the classic tale “Moby Dick,” Moby Dick is what kind of whale? | SPERM WHALE | ||||||||||||||||||||
30 | A chemical compound known as DHA is a common active ingredient in what beauty product? | SELF-TANNER | On the human body, the area of skin known as “The T-zone” is located where? | FACE | In the classic tearjerker “Beaches,” two girls begin their lifelong friendship on a beach in what U.S. state? | NEW JERSEY | ||||||||||||||||||||
31 | A child starting kindergarten in September 2010 will ordinarily graduate from high school in what year? | 2023 | On the human body, the intercostal muscles are located where? | RIBS | In the classic TV special, Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer befriends an elf who wants to be a what? | DENTIST | ||||||||||||||||||||
32 | A child starting kindergarten in September of 2010 will ordinarily graduate from high school in what year? | 2023 | On the Internet, the abbreviation “LOL” typically denotes which of these emotional states? | AMUSEMENT | In the classic version of Monopoly, the two “utility companies” are Water Works and the what? | ELECTRIC COMPANY | ||||||||||||||||||||
33 | A clarsach–a traditional Irish musical instrument–is a kind of what? | HARP | On the New York Stock Exchange,what company uses the apt stock symbol “ZZ”? | SEALY | In the classic version of Monopoly,the two “utility companies” are Water Works and the what? | ELECTRIC COMPANY | ||||||||||||||||||||
34 | A classic 1969 work by poet Maya Angelou is titled “I Know Why The Caged Bird” what? | SINGS | On the pronunciation of her last name, what actress has explained that it’s “like the lettuce?” | REBECCA ROMIJN | In the climactic prom scene of the 1976 film “Carrie,” the title character is doused with the blood of what farm animal? | PIG | ||||||||||||||||||||
35 | A classic 1976 song by Blue Oyster Cult features the advice “Don’t Fear The” what? | REAPER | On the Simpsons, what member of the Simpson family is commonly seen sucking on a pacifier? | MAGGIE | In the comedy classic “This is Spinal Tap,” the famous quote “These go to eleven” refers to what? | GUITAR AMPLIFIERS | ||||||||||||||||||||
36 | A classic 1984 Super Bowl commercial titled “1984” introduced what product to the public? | MACINTOSH COMPUTER | On the TV series “Community,” the main characters become friends after they all take part in a what? | SPANISH STUDY GROUP | In the comedy film “Fever Pitch,” Jimmy Fallon plays a crazed fan of what sports team? | BOSTON RED SOX | ||||||||||||||||||||
37 | A close friend of her Greek actor father,Telly Savalas was the godfather of which of these movie stars? | JENNIFER ANISTON | On the TV series “Diff’rent Strokes,” Arnold often poses what signature question to his brother,Willis? | WHAT’ CHU TALKIN’ ‘BOUT? | In the comic strip “Peanuts,” what character is typically surrounded by clouds of dirt and dust? | PIGPEN | ||||||||||||||||||||
38 | A close friend of her Greek actor father,Telly Savalas was the godfather of which of these movie stars? | JENNIFER ANISTON | On the TV series “Sesame Street,” what is the full name of the muppet known as The Count? | COUNT VON COUNT | In the computer game “The Oregon Trail,” kids learn about U.S. history by pretending to be what? | WESTERN PIONEERS | ||||||||||||||||||||
39 | A collection of Sanskrit hymns and verses known as the Vedas are sacred texts in what religion? | HINDUISM | On the TV series “The Fugitive,” Dr.Richard Kimble pursues a man with what physical trait? | ONE ARM | In the courtroom expression “pleading the Fifth,” the word “Fifth” refers to a what? | CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT | ||||||||||||||||||||
40 | A college graduate who participates in an ROTC program graduates with a what? | MILITARY COMMISSION | On the TV series “The Simpsons,” Marge has the same maiden name as what First Lady? | JACQUELINE KENNEDY | In the cover of the song “Proud Mary,” Tina Turner sings, “And we’re rolling, rolling, rolling on the” what? | RIVER | ||||||||||||||||||||
41 | A common ailment,dyspepsia gets its name from Greek roots meaning “bad” what? | DIGESTION | On the TV show “Throwdown,” chefs are challenged to a cook-off of their signature dish by what star chef? | BOBBY FLAY | In the critically acclaimed TV drama “The Good Wife,” who plays the good wife? | JULIANNA MARGULIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
42 | A common ingredient in ice cream and toothpaste, carrageenan is an extract of what? | SEAWEED | On the TV sitcom “How I Met Your Mother,” what actor provides the voice of the unseen narrator? | BOB SAGET | In the Discover card logo,what natural event is depicted in the “O” in “Discover”? | SUNRISE | ||||||||||||||||||||
43 | A common Italian expression, “dolce far niente” means “the sweetness of” what? | DOING NOTHING | On the ’90s sitcom “Blossom,” Joey Lawrence’s character is known for what concise catchphrase? | WHOA! | In the Disney animated classic “Pinocchio,” what kind of animal swallows Pinocchio whole? | WHALE | ||||||||||||||||||||
44 | A common palindrome begins “A man,a plan,a canal” and ends with what country’s name? | PANAMA | On the “Arsenio hall Show,” a special section of the studio audience was called a what? | DOG POUND | In the e-mail and memo abbreviation “bcc,” what does the “b” stand for? | BLIND | ||||||||||||||||||||
45 | A common pose in yoga,the “plank” position closely resembles which of these routine exercises? | PUSH-UPS | On TLC’s “19 Kids & Counting,” all 19 children in the Duggar family have first names that begin with what? | J | In the early 1900s,FTD began using the classic slogan “Say it with” what? | FLOWERS | ||||||||||||||||||||
46 | A common problem during childhood, nocturnal enuresis is a medical term better known as what? | BED WETTING | On TV’s “Family Guy,” creator Seth MacFarlane voices all but which of these members of the Griffin family? | CHRIS | In the early 20th century, Robert Perry and Frederick Cook each claimed to be the first to what? | REACH THE NORTH POLE | ||||||||||||||||||||
47 | A common site for piercings, the auricle is a cartilaginous region located where on the body? | EAR | On TV’s “Glee,” the glee club’s main competition is a 26-member show choir at Carmel High named what? | VOCAL ADRENALINE | In the early ’90s, comic strip housewife Blondie Bumstead began a career as a what? | CATERER | ||||||||||||||||||||
48 | A company known for its atlases and maps was born when William Rand went into business with whom? | ANDREW MCNALLY | On TV’s “The Muppet Show,” what muppet is often seen chained to his drum set? | ANIMAL | In the fairy tale ending of “Pretty Woman,” what does Edward do to “rescue” Vivian? | CLIMB A FIRE ESCAPE | ||||||||||||||||||||
49 | A contestant on the 2012 season of “Celebrity Apprentice,” Dee Snider won fame as frontman for what ’80s band? | TWISTED SISTER | On Twitter,a proper “Twaiku” poem consists of 140 characters or fewer and how many syllables? | 17 | In the famous Latin saying “veni, vidi, vici,” what does “vidi” mean? | I SAW | ||||||||||||||||||||
50 | A contestant on the Fall 2011 season of “Dancing With The Stars,” Carson Kressley first gained fame on what reality show? | QUEER EYE | On what classic TV game show do contestants frequently chant “No Whammies”? | PRESS YOUR LUCK | In the favorite brunch menu item Eggs Benedict,how are the eggs prepared? | POACHED | ||||||||||||||||||||
51 | A contestant on “Celebrity Apprentice” in 2011, NeNe Leakes is an outspoken “Real Housewife” from what city? | ATLANTA | On what TV series do the judges regularly accuse the contestants of being “pitchy?” | AMERICAN IDOL | In the federal law known as “RICO,” the “R” stands for what? | RACKETEER | ||||||||||||||||||||
52 | A couple described as a “Sam and Diane” refers to the on-again,off-again duo of what classic sitcom? | CHEERS | On which date do all the places in the Earth experience 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness? | MARCH 21ST | In the film business, what tech-inspired term is often used to refer to “starting over” a popular film franchise? | REBOOT | ||||||||||||||||||||
53 | A cowcatcher is a metal grill that is commonly found on the front of what type of vehicle? | TRAIN | On “Gilligan’s Island,” Captain Jonas Grumby of the S.S. Minnow was known by what nautical nickname? | THE SKIPPER | In the film “Back To The Future,” Marty McFly performs what song at his parents’ high school dance? | JOHNNY B. GOODE | ||||||||||||||||||||
54 | A criminal who has “cooked the books” has engaged in what kind of illegal behavior? | ACCOUNTING FRAUD | On “Saturday Night Live,” David Spade popularized the catchphrase “buh-bye” in his role as a what? | FLIGHT ATTENDANT | In the film “Forrest Gump,” Forrest tells President Kennedy “I gotta pee” after drinking 15 bottles of what? | DR.PEPPER | ||||||||||||||||||||
55 | A crowd of people are running away from a bull on the cover of the 2008 Fodor’s guide to what country? | SPAIN | On “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” soundtrack, Renee Fleming sings in what language? | SINDARIN | In the film “Million Dollar Baby,” Maggie wears a robe labeled “Mo Cuishle,” a saying in what language? | GAELIC | ||||||||||||||||||||
56 | A cut of beef is said to be “marbled” if it is what? | FLECKED WITH FAT | On “The Lord Of The Rings:The Return of The King” soundtrack,Renee Fleming sings in what language? | SINDARIN | In the folk song “She’ll Be Coming ‘Round the Mountain,” what will she “be driving”? | SIX WHITE HORSES | ||||||||||||||||||||
57 | A dangerous type of what bug gets its name from the port town of Taranto, Italy? | SPIDER | Once believed to ward off evil spirits,a Greek wedding tradition involves the ceremonious smashing of what? | PLATES | In the full name of the military alliance “NATO,” the “T” stands for what? | TREATY | ||||||||||||||||||||
58 | A Darwinist is,by definition,a believer of what concept? | EVOLUTION | Once dubbed “The Notorious B.A.G.” by the media, Brian Austin Green starred in what ’90s teen drama? | BEVERLY HILLS,90210 | In the historical term, “V-J Day,” the “J” stands for the name of a what? | COUNTRY | ||||||||||||||||||||
59 | A device some people fear will accidentally create a black hole,the Large Hadron Collider is a what? | PARTICLE ACCELERATOR | Once dubbed “The Notorious B.A.G.” by the media,Brian Austin Green starred in what ’90s teen drama? | BEVERLY HILLS,90210 | In the holiday classic “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” which of these gifts does the singer receive on the 6th day? | GEESE-A-LAYING | ||||||||||||||||||||
60 | A dish usually consisting of marinated meat,poultry or fish,satay was originally popularized in what part of the world? | SOUTHEAST ASIA | Once featured on a TV infomercial, the Flowbee is a haircutting device that works with what household appliance? | VACUUM CLEANER | In the holiday film “A Christmas Story”,the Parkers dine on what dish after their Christmas turkey is ruined? | PEKING DUCK | ||||||||||||||||||||
61 | A disorder where objects appear shrunken,Lilliputian hallucinations derives its name from what novel? | GULLIVER’S TRAVELS | Once ranked #1 for a record 237 weeks,tennis great Roger Federer hails from what country? | SWITZERLAND | In the holiday song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” how many gifts are received on the 12th day? | 78 | ||||||||||||||||||||
62 | A doe-eyed bad seed named Damien is the main character in what classic horror flick? | THE OMEN | One of at least 50 children born to a construction mogul,Osama Bin Laden was,until 1994,a citizen of what country? | SAUDI ARABIA | In the horror flick “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” a frightened teen warns “Whatever you do,don’t” do what? | FALL ASLEEP | ||||||||||||||||||||
63 | A duvet cover is usually used to cover what? | COMFORTER | One of Hollywood’s funniest movie quotes,”Well,nobody’s perfect!” is the last line of what classic film? | SOME LIKE IT HOT | In the human body, the pericardium is a membrane that surrounds what organ? | HEART | ||||||||||||||||||||
64 | A Eurasian counterpart to the NHL, the KHL is a professional league in what sport? | HOCKEY | One of the coaches on the talent show “The Voice,” Adam Levine is best known as the frontman for what rock band? | MAROON 5 | In the human body, what internal organ regulates the amount of glucose in the blood? | LIVER | ||||||||||||||||||||
65 | A false urban myth claims that a combination of pop rocks and soda proved fatal for “Mikey,” the boy in what cereal’s ’70s ads? | LIFE | One of the great ’90s fashion fads, “Zubaz” were brightly-colored what? | PANTS | In the human body,a “bicuspid” can refer to a type of tooth and a type of valve located in what organ? | HEART | ||||||||||||||||||||
66 | A familiar face in fragrance ads,Argentine Ignacio “Nacho” Figueras is a top-ranking athlete in what sport? | POLO | One of the most translated books in the world, Anne Frank’s original diary was published in what language? | DUTCH | In the human body,the pancreas is part of both the endocrine system and what other system? | DIGESTIVE | ||||||||||||||||||||
67 | A familiar sight to people who excel at carnival games, the goldfish is technically a member of what fish family? | CARP | One of the sport’s most famous players,Prince William captained what team at the University of St.Andrews? | WATER POLO | In the iconic WW II poster, “We can Do it!” Rosie the Riveter is depicted doing what? | FLEXING HER BICEPS | ||||||||||||||||||||
68 | A family doctor who does not have a specialty is sometimes known by what initials? | G.P. | One of the world’s steepest streets in a major city,Filbert Street is located where? | SAN FRANCISCO | In the Kurt Vonnegut novel “Breakfast of Champions,” what is referred to as the “breakfast of champions”? | MARTINIS | ||||||||||||||||||||
69 | A family that wants everything “instantly,” the Wrightnows appear in commercials promoting what? | NETFLIX | One of “The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills,” Camille Grammer is the ex-wife of the star of what TV sitcom? | FRASIER | In the late 1800s, William “Boss” Tweed led a corrupt political machine centered in what U.S. city? | NEW YORK | ||||||||||||||||||||
70 | A famous 1855 poem by Walt Whitman begins, “I sing the body” what? | ELECTRIC | One week comprises approximately what percentage of a year? | 2% | In the late 1860s, Charles and Max Fleischmann created America’s first commercially produced what? | YEAST | ||||||||||||||||||||
71 | A famous American Revolutionary War flag features a rattlesnake with what motto printed underneath? | DON’T TREAD ON ME | ontaining a purposely misspelled word, the title of Quentin Tarantino’s 2009 WWII epic is written how? | INGLORIOUS BASTARDS | In the late ’90s,a Chihuahua named Gidget served as the “spokesdog” for what restaurant chain? | TACO BELL | ||||||||||||||||||||
72 | A famous auto racing venue,the Bonneville Salt Flats occupy over 30,000 acres of what U.S. state? | UTAH | Opponents of genetically modified food often refer to it by what “scary” name? | FRANKENFOOD | In the logo for the office supply company Staples,what letter appears to be formed from a bent staple? | L *CORRECT* | ||||||||||||||||||||
73 | A famous passage from the Bible,the Twenty-third Psalm begins with the line “The Lord is my” what? | SHEPHERD | Opposed by Apple, using unapproved software on your iPhone is popularly referred to as what? | JAILBREAKING | In the mid-twentieth century,what U.S. state grew about 80 percent of the world’s pineapples? | HAWAII | ||||||||||||||||||||
74 | A famous series of silent movies features a gang of slapstick comedians called the “Keystone” what? | KOPS | Oregon’s George Fox University is named in honor of the founder of what religious movement? | QUAKER | In the military, a Huey is a type of what? | HELICOPTER | ||||||||||||||||||||
75 | A famous Shakespeare sonnet begins with the question “Shall I compare thee to” what? | SUMMER’S DAY | Originally developed by NASA in the ’70s, memory foam is often used to make which of these household items? | MATTRESSES | In the military,a U.S. marine with the ranking “E-3” is better known as a “lance” what? | CORPORAL | ||||||||||||||||||||
76 | A fashion accessory known as “The Closer Tote” was popularized by a TV character played by what actress? | KYRA SEDGWICK | Originally en vogue in the early 1900s, a “craftsman” is a simplistic style of what? | HOUSE | In the military,which of these terms is slang for “kilometer”? | KLICK | ||||||||||||||||||||
77 | A favorite at weddings, “The Chicken Dance” song is one of the most widely known tunes of what music genre? | POLKA | Originally made in Canada, canola is a vegetable oil made from what crop? | RAPESEED | In the movie “Arthur,” what does Arthur say to elicit his butler’s famously dry response “I’ll alert the media”? | I’M GOING TO TAKE A BATH | ||||||||||||||||||||
78 | A fetoscope is a medical tool commonly used to examine whom? | PREGNANT WOMEN | Originally made in Germany, traditional Rumple Minze schnapps is known for what distinctive flavor? | PEPPERMINT | In the movie “Mean Girls,” a naive teen played by Lindsay Lohan tangles with a popular clique of girls nicknamed what? | THE PLASTICS | ||||||||||||||||||||
79 | A few notes of the French national anthem, “La Marseillaise,” play at the start of what Beatles song? | ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE | Originally sung by Peggy Lee and covered by Madonna, the song “Fever” mentions what famously amorous pair | ROMEO AND JULIET | In the movie “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” how many of the dwarfs’ names do not end in “Y”? | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
80 | A five-note melody– D flat,D flat,G,D flat,and A flat–is the famous jingle for what technology company? | INTEL | Originally used by American Indians,the term “pow-wow” is now mainly used to refer to a what? | MEETING | In the movie “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King,” the “king” in the title refers to whom? | ARAGORN | ||||||||||||||||||||
81 | A fixture in urban settings, Columba livia is the scientific name for what birds? | PIGEONS | Originally voiced by John Goodman, which of the five animated M&M’s “spokescandies” is a peanut M&M | YELLOW | In the movie “The Sound of Music,” the Von Trapps escape the Nazis by trekking through what mountain range? | ALPS | ||||||||||||||||||||
82 | A Food & Wine magazine article titled “Cook Like a Pit Master” presents tips on preparing what kind of food? | BARBECUE | Originally,a “pound cake” recipe called for a pound of butter plus a pound of all but which of the following? | SALT | In the name of communications giant AT & T, the second “T” originally stood for what? | TELEGRAPH | ||||||||||||||||||||
83 | A form of Vitamin A, Retinol is a popular ingredient in which of these drugstore items? | WRINKLE CREAM | Originating in Turkey, sultanas are a flavorful variety of what food? | RAISINS | In the name of the famous 1980s British band, what word follows “Psydelic”? | FURS | ||||||||||||||||||||
84 | A fourth of July staple, a firework that periodically emits sparks and balls of fire is called a what? | ROMAN CANDLE | Orzo is a type of Italian pasta shaped like what? | GRAINS OF RICE | In the name of the famous 1980s British band,what word follows “Psychedelic”? | FURS | ||||||||||||||||||||
85 | A fragrance by Christian Dior, Fahrenheit 32 gets its name from the temperature at which what happens? | WATER FREEZES | Ossicones are hair-covered horns atop the head of which of these mammals? | GIRAFFE | In the NATO phonetic alphabet that begins “Alpha,Bravo,Charlie,” how do you spell “USA”? | UNIFORM,SIERRA,ALPHA | ||||||||||||||||||||
86 | A fumarole is an opening in the Earth’s crust,typically found on or near what type of natural formation? | VOLCANO | Other than Antarctica, what continent has the smallest population? | AUSTRALIA | In the nautical expression “Shiver me timbers!” the word “timbers” originally referred to what? | HULL OF A SHIP | ||||||||||||||||||||
87 | A giant compound in Southern California houses Jay Leno’s famous collection of rare and vintage what? | AUTOMOBILES | Out on parole since 2007,Sara Jane Moore spent decades in prison for trying to assassinate whom? | GERALD FORD | In the news in 2012,a type of political fundraising group that can raise and spend unlimited money is called a what? | SUPER PAC | ||||||||||||||||||||
88 | A great space-saving idea,a twin bed that slides underneath another twin when not in use is called a what? | TRUNDLE BED | Outraging conservationists, who said “A tree is a tree, how many more do you need to look at?” | RONALD REAGAN | In the novel “A Tale of Two Cities,” Madame Defarge spends most of her time doing what? | KNITTING | ||||||||||||||||||||
89 | A group of what birds is known as “murder”? | CROWS | Over 17000 feet tall, Mount Kenya is the second highest mountain on what continent? | AFRICA | In the novel “Twilight,” Edward and Bella attend Forks High School,located in what U.S. state? | WASHINGTON | ||||||||||||||||||||
90 | A haiku is a Japanese poem consisting of how many lines of verse? | THREE | Over 30 years ago, which of these Presidents signed legislation to immunize Americans from swine flu? | GERALD FORD | In the number 4.231, what digit is in the “hundredths” place? | 3 *CORRECT* | ||||||||||||||||||||
91 | A hand gripping the Holy Grail is depicted on pints of what Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavor? | VERMONTY PYTHON | Owned by Donald Trump, the Mar-a-Lago Club is a 126-room estate located in what resort town? | PALM BEACH | In the nursery rhyme “The Farmer in the Dell,” what “stands alone”? | THE CHEESE | ||||||||||||||||||||
92 | A hectare is a metric unit used to measure what? | AREA | Painted in 1893,the famous Edvard Munch painting “The Scream” depicts an organized figure holding his hands where? | ON HIS CHEEKS | In the Old Testament, who said, “I am a stranger in a strange land”? | MOSES | ||||||||||||||||||||
93 | A herpetologist deals with the study and classification of what? | REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS | Paleontologists believe that which of these prehistoric animals were likely covered in feathers? | VELOCIRAPTOR | In the Olympics,a decathlon has how many more events than a triathlon? | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||
94 | A historic site since 1982,the Barbizon Hotel was once a residence for young single women in what U.S. city? | NEW YORK | Paris’s largest airport is named after what French leader? | CHARLES DE GAULLE | In the opening credits,what cartoon dad drops off his two kids at “Little Dipper School” and “Orbit High School”? | GEORGE JETSON | ||||||||||||||||||||
95 | A hot dog topped with chili sauce,raw onions and mustard is named after what famous New York City neighborhood? | CONEY ISLAND | Partly due to its rounded shape and leathery green skin,what fruit is also known as an “alligator pear”? | AVOCADO | In the original edition of “Trivial Pursuit,” what category is represented by the color yellow? | HISTORY | ||||||||||||||||||||
96 | A key component in their company logo,Pixar’s mascot Luxo Jr. is a what? | DESK LAMP | Passed by Congress in 1798, the Sedition Act focused on what problem? | TREASONOUS ACTIVITY | In the Oscar-nominated 2009 movie “Fantastic Mr. Fox,” who voices Mr. Fox? | GEORGE CLOONEY | ||||||||||||||||||||
97 | A key figure in the 2008 presidential election, Ohio native Joe Wurzelbacher is better known as what? | JOE THE PLUMBER | Passed by the Senate in 2010,the CALM Act requires TV broadcasters to limit the volume of what? | COMMERCIALS | In the Paul Simon song “50 Ways To Leave Your Lover,” which of these is not one of the ways to leave your lover? | FILL UP THE TANK,HANK | ||||||||||||||||||||
98 | A key plot point in “The Social Network,” the exclusive frat-like clubs at Harvard University are called what? | FINAL CLUBS | Pastis,sambuca and ouzo are three similar liqueurs that all have what distinctive flavor? | ANISE | In the Paul Simon song “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover,” which of these names is mentioned first? | JACK | ||||||||||||||||||||
99 | A kilowatt is a unit of power equal to how many watts? | 1000 | Patagonian toothfish is served in restaurants under which of these more menu-friendly names? | CHILEAN SEA BASS | In the phrases “bar mitzvah” and “bat mitzvah,” “bar” and “bat” are Hebrew words meaning what? | SON AND DAUGHTER | ||||||||||||||||||||
100 | A laid-back Hawaii native, folk rocker Jack Johnson is famous for performing in what footwear? | FLIP-FLOPS | Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome is an unpleasant sports injury commonly known as what? | RUNNER’S KNEE | In the popular abbreviation FAQ,the letter “A” stands for what? | ASKED |