| Question | Answer |
| In the AAMCO song, when does the double beep occur. | AFTER THE DOUBLE A |
| In the abbreviation for the medical procedure popularly known as an MRI,what does the “I’ stand for? | IMAGING |
| In the acronym SRS, a common term for automobile airbags,the letter “R” stands for what? | RESTRAINT |
| In the act that incited WWI,Serbian Gavrilo Princip assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914 in what city? | SARAJEVO |
| In the agency abbreviation “EEOC,” the first E stands for “equal” and the second stands for what? | EMPLOYMENT |
| In the animal kingdom, what term is used to describe the male who is the dominant member of a group? | ALPHA |
| In the Bahamas, Oct 12th is Discovery Day, marking the arrival of what European explorer? | CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS |
| In the Bible, whose height is given as “six cubits and a span,” somewhere between nine and twelve feet? | GOLIATH |
| In the Bizet opera, “Carmen,” the flirtatious Carmen works in what type of establishment? | CIGARETTE FACTORY |
| In the board game Risk,what continent has the most territories for a player to occupy? | ASIA |
| In the British royal family,which of the following is not the name of one of Prince Charles’s three siblings? | MARGARET |
| In the Broadway musical “Cats,” costumed actors romp around a set designed to look like a what? | JUNKYARD |
| In the business abbreviation “R & D,” the “R” stands for what? | RESEARCH |
| In the cable drama “Boss,” Kelsey Grammar plays a crooked mayor of what U.S. city? | CHICAGO |
| In the Charles Dickens novel “A Christmas Carol,” what is the last name of the young Tiny Tim? | CRATCHIT |
| In the children’s book “The Little Engine That Could”,what is the engine attempting to deliver? | TOYS |
| In the children’s classic “Goodnight Moon,” what is the last thing that is bid “Goodnight”? | NOISES EVERYWHERE |
| In the children’s rhyme “This Little Piggy,” where did the first little piggy go? | TO MARKET |
| In the classic animated movie “The Little Mermaid,” Ariel’s best friend is a fish named what? | FLOUNDER |
| In the classic arcade game Centipede,players battle all but which of these deadly creatures? | WASPS |
| In the classic book “The Swiss Family Robinson,” the Robinsons build a makeshift house where? | IN A TREE |
| In the classic folk song “On Top of Old Smoky,” what is “Old Smoky”? | Mountain |
| In the classic Mark Twain novel,Tom Sawyer lives in a small town located near what river? | MISSISSIPPI |
| In the classic Rocky and Bullwinkle cartoons,Rocky is what type of animal? | FLYING SQUIRREL |
| In the classic Shel Silverstein book “The Giving Tree,” what type of tree gives its fruit to a little boy? | APPLE TREE |
| In the classic story “Peter Pan,” what does Wendy use to reattach Peter’s shadow? | NEEDLE AND THREAD |
| In the classic T.V. series “The Waltons,” the Walton family lives in which U.S. state? | VIRGINIA |
| In the classic tale “Moby Dick,” Moby Dick is what kind of whale? | SPERM WHALE |
| In the classic tearjerker “Beaches,” two girls begin their lifelong friendship on a beach in what U.S. state? | NEW JERSEY |
| In the classic TV special, Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer befriends an elf who wants to be a what? | DENTIST |
| In the classic version of Monopoly, the two “utility companies” are Water Works and the what? | ELECTRIC COMPANY |
| In the classic version of Monopoly,the two “utility companies” are Water Works and the what? | ELECTRIC COMPANY |
| In the climactic prom scene of the 1976 film “Carrie,” the title character is doused with the blood of what farm animal? | PIG |
| In the comedy classic “This is Spinal Tap,” the famous quote “These go to eleven” refers to what? | GUITAR AMPLIFIERS |
| In the comedy film “Fever Pitch,” Jimmy Fallon plays a crazed fan of what sports team? | BOSTON RED SOX |
| In the comic strip “Peanuts,” what character is typically surrounded by clouds of dirt and dust? | PIGPEN |
| In the computer game “The Oregon Trail,” kids learn about U.S. history by pretending to be what? | WESTERN PIONEERS |
| In the courtroom expression “pleading the Fifth,” the word “Fifth” refers to a what? | CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT |
| In the cover of the song “Proud Mary,” Tina Turner sings, “And we’re rolling, rolling, rolling on the” what? | RIVER |
| In the critically acclaimed TV drama “The Good Wife,” who plays the good wife? | JULIANNA MARGULIES |
| In the Discover card logo,what natural event is depicted in the “O” in “Discover”? | SUNRISE |
| In the Disney animated classic “Pinocchio,” what kind of animal swallows Pinocchio whole? | WHALE |
| In the e-mail and memo abbreviation “bcc,” what does the “b” stand for? | BLIND |
| In the early 1900s,FTD began using the classic slogan “Say it with” what? | FLOWERS |
| In the early 20th century, Robert Perry and Frederick Cook each claimed to be the first to what? | REACH THE NORTH POLE |
| In the early ’90s, comic strip housewife Blondie Bumstead began a career as a what? | CATERER |
| In the fairy tale ending of “Pretty Woman,” what does Edward do to “rescue” Vivian? | CLIMB A FIRE ESCAPE |
| In the famous Latin saying “veni, vidi, vici,” what does “vidi” mean? | I SAW |
| In the favorite brunch menu item Eggs Benedict,how are the eggs prepared? | POACHED |
| In the federal law known as “RICO,” the “R” stands for what? | RACKETEER |
| In the film business, what tech-inspired term is often used to refer to “starting over” a popular film franchise? | REBOOT |
| In the film “Back To The Future,” Marty McFly performs what song at his parents’ high school dance? | JOHNNY B. GOODE |
| In the film “Forrest Gump,” Forrest tells President Kennedy “I gotta pee” after drinking 15 bottles of what? | DR.PEPPER |
| In the film “Million Dollar Baby,” Maggie wears a robe labeled “Mo Cuishle,” a saying in what language? | GAELIC |
| In the folk song “She’ll Be Coming ‘Round the Mountain,” what will she “be driving”? | SIX WHITE HORSES |
| In the full name of the military alliance “NATO,” the “T” stands for what? | TREATY |
| In the historical term, “V-J Day,” the “J” stands for the name of a what? | COUNTRY |
| In the holiday classic “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” which of these gifts does the singer receive on the 6th day? | GEESE-A-LAYING |
| In the holiday film “A Christmas Story”,the Parkers dine on what dish after their Christmas turkey is ruined? | PEKING DUCK |
| In the holiday song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” how many gifts are received on the 12th day? | 78 |
| In the horror flick “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” a frightened teen warns “Whatever you do,don’t” do what? | FALL ASLEEP |
| In the human body, the pericardium is a membrane that surrounds what organ? | HEART |
| In the human body, what internal organ regulates the amount of glucose in the blood? | LIVER |
| In the human body,a “bicuspid” can refer to a type of tooth and a type of valve located in what organ? | HEART |
| In the human body,the pancreas is part of both the endocrine system and what other system? | DIGESTIVE |
| In the iconic WW II poster, “We can Do it!” Rosie the Riveter is depicted doing what? | FLEXING HER BICEPS |
| In the Kurt Vonnegut novel “Breakfast of Champions,” what is referred to as the “breakfast of champions”? | MARTINIS |
| In the late 1800s, William “Boss” Tweed led a corrupt political machine centered in what U.S. city? | NEW YORK |
| In the late 1860s, Charles and Max Fleischmann created America’s first commercially produced what? | YEAST |
| In the late ’90s,a Chihuahua named Gidget served as the “spokesdog” for what restaurant chain? | TACO BELL |
| In the logo for the office supply company Staples,what letter appears to be formed from a bent staple? | L *CORRECT* |
| In the mid-twentieth century,what U.S. state grew about 80 percent of the world’s pineapples? | HAWAII |
| In the military, a Huey is a type of what? | HELICOPTER |
| In the military,a U.S. marine with the ranking “E-3” is better known as a “lance” what? | CORPORAL |
| In the military,which of these terms is slang for “kilometer”? | KLICK |
| 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 |
| In the movie “Mean Girls,” a naive teen played by Lindsay Lohan tangles with a popular clique of girls nicknamed what? | THE PLASTICS |
| In the movie “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” how many of the dwarfs’ names do not end in “Y”? | 2 |
| In the movie “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King,” the “king” in the title refers to whom? | ARAGORN |
| In the movie “The Sound of Music,” the Von Trapps escape the Nazis by trekking through what mountain range? | ALPS |
| In the name of communications giant AT & T, the second “T” originally stood for what? | TELEGRAPH |
| In the name of the famous 1980s British band, what word follows “Psydelic”? | FURS |
| In the name of the famous 1980s British band,what word follows “Psychedelic”? | FURS |
| In the NATO phonetic alphabet that begins “Alpha,Bravo,Charlie,” how do you spell “USA”? | UNIFORM,SIERRA,ALPHA |
| In the nautical expression “Shiver me timbers!” the word “timbers” originally referred to what? | HULL OF A SHIP |
| In the news in 2012,a type of political fundraising group that can raise and spend unlimited money is called a what? | SUPER PAC |
| In the novel “A Tale of Two Cities,” Madame Defarge spends most of her time doing what? | KNITTING |
| In the novel “Twilight,” Edward and Bella attend Forks High School,located in what U.S. state? | WASHINGTON |
| In the number 4.231, what digit is in the “hundredths” place? | 3 *CORRECT* |
| In the nursery rhyme “The Farmer in the Dell,” what “stands alone”? | THE CHEESE |
| In the Old Testament, who said, “I am a stranger in a strange land”? | MOSES |
| In the Olympics,a decathlon has how many more events than a triathlon? | 7 |
| In the opening credits,what cartoon dad drops off his two kids at “Little Dipper School” and “Orbit High School”? | GEORGE JETSON |
| In the original edition of “Trivial Pursuit,” what category is represented by the color yellow? | HISTORY |
| In the Oscar-nominated 2009 movie “Fantastic Mr. Fox,” who voices Mr. Fox? | GEORGE CLOONEY |
| 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 |
| In the Paul Simon song “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover,” which of these names is mentioned first? | JACK |
| In the phrases “bar mitzvah” and “bat mitzvah,” “bar” and “bat” are Hebrew words meaning what? | SON AND DAUGHTER |
| In the popular abbreviation FAQ,the letter “A” stands for what? | ASKED |
| In the popular children’s song “On Top of Spaghetti,” what causes the singer’s meatball to roll off the table? | SOMEBODY SNEEZES |
| In the popular diet book “Eat Right 4 Your Type,” what is the “type” the author wants you to “eat right for”? | BLOOD TYPE |
| In the popular drink bubble tea,the little pearls or “boba” that gather at the bottom are typically made from what? | TAPIOCA |
| In the popular “Ice Age” movies,the acorn-obsessed character Scrat is what type of fictional beast? | SABER-TOOTHED SQUIRREL |
| In the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel,”The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay,” who are Kavalier and Clay? | COMIC BOOK ARTISTS |
| IN the quality inspection process known as “candling,” which of these foods is held in a bright light? | EGGS |
| In the Republican party abbreviation “GOP,” the “G” stands for what? | GRAND |
| In the Schoolhouse Rock cartoon “Conjunction Function,” individual words are portrayed on what? | TRAIN CARS |
| In the song “Folsum Prison Blues,” Johnny Cash claims, “I shot a man in Reno” for what callous reason? | JUST TO WATCH HIM DIE |
| In the song “Frosty The Snowman,” what part of Frosty’s face is made of a button? | NOSE |
| In the U.S. a $100 bill is often referred to by what musical nickname? | C-NOTE |
| In the U.S. military, a “Black Hawk: refers to what type of vehicle? | HELICOPTER |
| In the U.S. the companies McClatchy, Gannett, and Tribune are three of the largest owners of what? | NEWSPAPERS |
| In the U.S. the federal appeals courts are divided into thirteen separate units called what? | CIRCUITS |
| In the U.S. what is the earliest date on which Memorial Day can fall? | MAY 25th |
| In the U.S., a bottled labeled “86 Proof” contains what percentage of alcohol? | 43% |
| In the U.S., a car’s “zero-to-sixty” time is a measure of the car’s what? | ACCELERATION |
| In the U.S., people traditionally tie yellow ribbons around trees to show support for whom? | SOLDIERS IN COMBAT |
| In the U.S., the Sherwin-Williams company is the largest producer of what product? | PAINT |
| In the U.S., the small front pocket on a pair of Levi’s blue jeans is known as the what? | WATCH POCKET |
| In the U.S., what 20th century event preceded the start of the so-called “Baby Boom” era? | WORLD WAR II |
| In the U.S., what flower is traditionally worn to honor one’s mother on Mother’s Day? | CARNATION |
| In the U.S., which of these abbreviations both refer to the same type of professional degree? | D.D.S. AND D.M.D |
| In the U.S.,the Amish speak both English and a particular dialect of what European language? | GERMAN |
| In the U.S.,what liquor is required to be so distilled “as to be without distinctive character,aroma,taste or color”? | VODKA |
| In the U.S.,what term refers to the number 1 followed by 15 zeros? | QUADRILLION |
| In the U.S.,which of these holidays falls between the Fourth of July and Thanksgiving? | LABOR DAY |
| IN the UK, new parents often refer to which of these everyday objects as a “pram”? | BABY CARRIAGE |
| In the United States,National African American History Month is celebrated when? | FEBRUARY |
| In the upcoming biopic “The Iron Lady,” Meryl Streep takes on what famous female? | MARGARET THATCHER |
| In the Washington D.C. memorial honoring him,what U.S. president is depicted in a wheelchair? | FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT |
| In the well-known acronym “laser,” the “L” stands for what? | LIGHT |
| In the Winter Olympics, females are not allowed to compete in which of these disciplines? | SKI JUMPING |
| In the wireless phone abbreviation “4G,” the “G” stands for what? | GENERATION |
| In the world of comics,who is Selina Kyle? | CATWOMAN |
| In the world of DC Comics,Barbara Gordon is better known as what comic book superhero? | BATGIRL |
| In the world of DC comics,”Edward Nigma” is the birth name of what Batman foe? | THE RIDDLER |
| In the world of Greek mythology, where do the souls of the deceased lie in eternal rest? | ELYSIUM |
| In the world of journalism,a piece designed to appeal to people’s emotions is often referred to as what type of “story”? | HUMAN INTEREST |
| In the world of logic, the statement “This statement is a lie” is known as which of these? | LIAR’S PARADOX |
| In the world of politics,the accusatory acronym RINO stands for “Republican In” what? | NAME ONLY |
| In the world of reality television, who is Patti Stanger? | THE “MILLIONAIRE MATCHMAKER” |
| In the ’30s, a hand-cranked pasta maker inspired Adolf Ehinger to develop an early form of what office machine? | PAPER SHREDDER |
| In the ’50s,the Swedish company Malaco debuted a line of soft,gummy candies shaped like what animals? | FISH |
| In the ’70s, what sport transitioned from traditional white balls to “optic yellow,” which were more visible to TV viewers? | TENNIS |
| In the ’80s,Michael Jackson was rumored to sleep in a hyperbaric chamber for its high levels of what gas? | OXYGEN |
| In the ’90s,what singer lent the smooth touch of his voice to the “Fabric of our Lives” jingle in TV ads for cotton? | AARON NEVILLE |
| In the “Legally Blonde” movies,Elle Woods gets men’s attention using a signature move called what? | BEND AND SNAP |
| In the “Little Thinkers” doll series,what thinker comes with a detachable ear? | VINCENT VAN GOGH |
| In the “Lord of the Rings” movies, which of these creatures is usually the shortest? | HOBBIT |
| In their campy 70s act, members of the Village People typically dressed like all but which of these people? | FIREFIGHTER |
| In their logo, department store giant Macy’s replaces what should be an apostophe with what symbol? | A STAR |
| In total,how many silhouetted faces appear on a 2007 U.S. postage stamp that honors jury duty? | 12 |
| In TV slang,a “zitcom” is a comedy series targeting what audience group? | TEENS |
| In two Peanuts movies in the 80s,future Black Eyed Pea Fergie voiced what blonde-haired sister of Charlie Brown? | SALLY |
| In video game adaptations of “Toy Story,” what actor’s younger brother Jim has voiced the character “Woody”? | TOM HANKS |
| In Western astrology, which of these is NOT one of the four elements that make up the universe? | METAL |
| In what blockbuster classic does a character crawl inside a slain Tauntaun beast to keep from freezing? | THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK |
| In what body of water are the islands collectively known as the Grecian Archipelago found? | AEGEAN SEA |
| In what classic comedy does a confused Steve Martin memorably exclaim “Those aren’t pillows!”? | PLANES,TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES |
| In what classical musical does the main character have a bad-boy best friend named “Kenickie”? | GREASE |
| In what country do government officials wear guayaberas,shirts marked by pleats and four front pockets,to state functions? | CUBA |
| In what country do people normally answer the phone by saying “Moshi, moshi”? | JAPAN |
| In what Denzel Washington movie does he say “We didn’t land on Plymouth Rock. Plymouth Rock landed on us!”? | MALCOLM X |
| In what film does John Travolta memorably discuss a foreign McDonald’s burger he calls a “Royale with cheese”? | PULP FICTION |
| In what film does Robert De Niro play a vindictive criminal named Max Cady, originally played in 1962 by Robert Mitchum? | CAPE FEAR |
| In what film does Robert De Niro’s character say “You,you,you’re very good,you”? | ANALYZE THIS |
| In what horror film does a disturbed romance novel enthusiast repeatedly gush, “I am your number one fan”? | MISERY |
| In what language do written questions begin with an upside-down question mark? | SPANISH |
| In what movie do Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock play sisters who also happen to be witches? | PRACTICAL MAGIC |
| In what movie does a character quiz his fiancee on the Baltimore Colts before agreeing to marry her? | DINER |
| In what movie does Jack Nicholson repeatedly type “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”? | THE SHINING |
| In what part of the house would you find treads and risers? | STAIRCASE |
| In what U.S. national do backpackers brave challenging “Rim to Rim” hike? | GRAND CANYON |
| In what U.S. state does the U.S. own the highest percentage of land, over 80 percent? | NEVADA |
| In what U.S. state would you find Arches National Park,home to over 2,000 natural sandstone arches? | UTAH |
| In what U.S. state would you find the American Indian pueblo of Zuni? | NEW MEXICO |
| In what year did the U.S. celebrate its sesquicentennial? | 1926 |
| In what year did thousands of baby boomers converge in San Francisco for the so-called “Summer of Love”? | 1967 |
| In what year did thousands of baby boomers converge in San Francisco for the so-called “Summer of Love”? | 1967 |
| In what ’90s movie does Winona Ryder fail an impromptu pop quiz about the definition of irony? | REALITY BITES |
| In which of the following comedies does a woman,not a cross-dressing man,don a fat suit? | SHALLOW HAL |
| In which of the following games is “spinning the rods” an illegal move? | FOOSBALL |
| In which of these cities are you most likely to “suck the heads” at a traditional crawfish boil with friends? | NEW ORLEANS |
| In which of these classic musicals does Franklin Delano Roosevelt appear as a character? | ANNIE |
| In which of these comedies does a bratty kid memorably tell Vince Vaughn,”Make me a bicycle,clown!”? | WEDDING CRASHERS |
| In which of these countries is it customary to eat using only the right hand, as the left is considered unclean? | ETHIOPIA |
| In which of these countries might you find “gauchos” riding horses across lowlands called “pampas” ? | ARGENTINA |
| In which of these films does Harrison Ford play a villain and not a hero? | WHAT LIES BENEATH |
| In which of these films is Joaquin Phoenix credited as “Leaf Phoenix,” his self-given childhood moniker? | PARENTHOOD |
| In which of these films is the director not also the lead actor? | MICHAEL CLAYTON |
| In which of these languages is the word for “no” spelled the same as it is in English? | ITALIAN |
| In which of these locations would a redcap most likely work? | RAILROAD STATION |
| In which of these occupations would a person likely suffer from the medical condition known as “circadian dysrhythmia”? | FLIGHT ATTENDANT |
| In which of these Olympic events do contestants often wear a finger tab and an arm guard called a bracer? | ARCHERY |
| In which of these places would you most likely find men’s and women’s restrooms labeled “kane” and “wahine”? | HAWAII |
| In which of these regions are you most likely to encounter a Gila woodpecker in a saguaro? | ARIZONA DESERT |
| In which of these sporting events is a victor often determined by means of a “split decision”? | BOXING |
| In which of these sports do players cover their heads with numbered caps with padded ear covers? | WATER POLO |
| In which of these sports do players not serve the ball at the start of play? | FIELD HOCKEY |
| In which of these sports does the clock count up rather than down? | SOCCER |
| In which of these sports is the term “love” typically used to indicate a score of zero? | TENNIS |
| In which of these sports would a player most likely use a “sky hook”? | BASKETBALL |
| In which of these well-known fairy tales does the heroine die and then come back to life? | SNOW WHITE |
| In women’s fashion, a bodice is a garment specifically designed to cover what part of the body? | TORSO |
| In “27 Dresses,” Katherine Heigl’s character obtains 27 dresses by repeatedly serving as a what? | BRIDESMAID |
| In “About a Boy,” Hugh Grant’s character lives off the royalties from what one-hit wonder Christmas song? | SANTA’S SUPER SLEIGH |
| In “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” the Cheshire cat leaves behind what conspicuous feature when it disappears? | ENORMOUS GRIN |
| In “Apocalypse Now,” Robert Duvall’s character makes what declaration about his Viet Cong enemies? | CHARLIE DON’T SURF |
| In “Caddyshack,” Bill Murray plays a deranged assistant greenskeeper who claims to have caddied for whom? | THE DALAI LAMA |
| In “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” the gum-chewing Violet Beauregarde turns into a giant what? | BLUEBERRY |
| In “Happy Gilmore,” Adam Sandler shouts what variation on a classic game show catchphrase at TV host Bob Barker? | THE PRICE IS WRONG! |
| In “Highlights for Children” magazine,what character serves as Gallant’s ill-mannered counterpart? | GOOFUS |
| In “Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure” Pee-Wee memorably interrupts the filming of what metal band’s music video? | TWISTED SISTER |
| In “Slumdog Millionaire,” what is the CORRECT answer to Jamal’s final grand prize question? | ARAMIS |
| In “Spain…On The Road Again,” chef Mario Batali explores the cuisine of all but which of these cities? | PALERMO |
| In “Teen Wolf,” Michael J. Fox’s transformation into a werewolf causes him to excel at what high school sport? | BASKETBALL |
| In “The Empire Strikes Back,” Han Solo memorably says, “Laugh it Up Fuzzball” to what character? | CHEWBACCA |
| In “The Fugitive,” how does Tommy Lee Jones respond after Harrison Ford declares “I didn’t kill my wife”? | I DON’T CARE |
| In “The Godfather”,Don Corleone says,”Someday,and that day may never come,I will call upon you to” what? | DO A SERVICE FOR ME |
| In “The Karate Kid,” which of these is not one of the unorthodox training methods Mr. Miyagi assigns to Daniel-san? | WEEDING HIS GARDEN |
| In “The Matrix” film series, the character Neo was born with what first name? | THOMAS |
| In “The Princess Bride”,the vengeful Inigo Montoya seeks a murderer who has what? | SIX FINGERS |
| In “The Star-Spangled Banner,” the adjective “perilous” is used to describe what word? | FIGHT |
| In “The Three Little Pigs,” which of these materials is not used by one of the pigs to build a house? | BAMBOO |
| In “Twilight,” Edward and Bella listen to a recording of “Claire de Lune,” a famous piano piece by what composer? | CLAUDE DEBUSSY |
| Including its main thoroughfare,what southern city has over one hundred streets named Peachtree? | ATLANTA |
| Including the 2006 film “The Queen,” actor Michael Sheen has portrayed what politician 3 different times? | TONY BLAIR |
| Including “Sleepless In Seattle” Meg Ryan has starred in four movies written by whom? | NORA EPHRON |
| Increasingly popular in the U.S.,the Southeast Asian sport “Muay Thai” is a form of what? | KICKBOXING |
| Increasingly popular to the U.S., Pink Berry and Red Mango are two retail chains that primarily sell what? | FROZEN YOGURT |
| Indianapolis lawyer Mark S. Zuckerberg says he gets about a dozen calls per day complaining about what website? | FACEBOOK |
| Indicating how the food is prepared, the cuisine “crudo” means what in Italian? | RAW |
| Indigenous to Africa,the graceful impala is a variety of what animal? | ANTELOPE |
| Indigenous to Central and South America, the bushmaster is a type of what animal? | SNAKE |
| Inspired by her real life,what actress created “Happily Divorced,” a sitcom about a wife who learns her husband is gay? | FRAN DRESCHER |
| Inspired by the decor of the room where Nick Cannon proposed,in 2011 Mariah Carey named her baby boy what? | MOROCCAN |
| Inspired by the name of a large corporation, which of these terms refers to a large and pretentious house? | MCMANSION |
| Inspired by the Scottish flag, the hero of the movie “Braveheart” wears what color paint? | BLUE |
| Inspired in part by a jazz legend,what did Sandra Bullock name her newly adopted baby boy in 2010? | LOUIS |
| Inspiring a 2010 film,the 2005 economics bestseller by Stephen Levitt and Stephen Dubner has what unusual title? | FREAKONOMICS |
| Inspiring a character in a Robert Redford film,Buck Brannaman is known for his ability to “whisper” to what animals? | HORSES |
| Instead of being aged until it has a stronger flavor,which of these cheeses is typically served fresh? | COTTAGE CHEESE |
| Intended to resemble the aftershave, Aqua Velva is a cocktail that contains which of these liqueurs? | CURACAO |
| Introduced as a “ready-to-serve” drink in 1950, Hawaiian Punch’s original flavor is now called what? | FRUIT JUICY RED |
| Introduced by Apple in 1998,which of these tech gadgets was released the earliest? | IMAC |
| Introduced by infomercial legend Ron Popeil,GLH Formula Number 9 offers a solution to what problem? | THINNING HAIR |
| Introduced in 1559, the Vatican’s “Index Librorum Prohibitorum” is a list of what? | BANNED BOOKS |
| Introduced in 1898,what brand of soap was named for the two kinds of oil that were used to produce it? | PALMOLIVE |
| Introduced in 1913, what popular childrens’ toy derives its name from the Roman god of love? | KEWPIE DOLLS |
| Introduced in 1913, what popular toy derives its name from the Roman god of love? | KEWPIE DOLLS |
| Introduced in 1928, Red Stripe Beer is brewed in what country? | JAMAICA |
| Introduced in 1963,the Easy-Bake Oven includes ingredients allowing kids to make miniature what? | CAKES |
| Introduced in 1966,which of these brands of candy boasts “First it’s Candy,Then it’s Gum!”? | RAZZLES |
| Introduced in 1977, KC Masterpiece is a leading brand of which of the following? | BARBECUE SAUCE |
| Introduced in 1979, Croakies were designed to prevent people from losing what fashion accessory? | GLASSES |
| Introduced in 1979,Croakies were designed to prevent people from losing what fashion accessory? | GLASSES |
| Introduced in 1982 and still popular today,the Nike “Air Force 1” is an iconic what? | BASKETBALL SHOE |
| Introduced in 1986, the Levi’s Dockers brands has become synonymous with what “casual day” staple? | KHAKI PANTS |
| Introduced in 1987,Viking is a popular high-end brand of which of these household items? | COOKING RANGES |
| Introduced in 1996,Reaction is a more casual and affordable clothing line belonging to what fashion label? | KENNETH COLE |
| Introduced in 2007,”Franklin the Fair Housing Fox” is a friendly mascot for what government agency? | HUD |
| Introduced in the 1950s,the ad slogan “It takes a licking and keeps on ticking” was used to sell what product? | WRISTWATCHES |
| Introduced in the 1980s, the Wacky WallWalker was a popular sticky toy in the shape of what animal? | OCTUPUS |
| Introduced in the late 1960s, antilock mechanisms are now a common feature of what car parts? | BRAKES |
| Introduced in the ’50s,the first Swanson frozen TV dinners were ready to eat in how many minutes? | 25 |
| Introduced to grocery stores in 1902,Karo is a classic brand of what? | CORN SYRUP |
| Invented by Colombian Beto Perez, Zumba is a trendy fitness program that combines aerobics with elements of what? | LATIN DANCE |
| Inventor Amos Bose is famous for developing a high-end variety of what? | STEREO SPEAKERS |
| Involving a tremendous food fight, La Tomatina is a festival held annually in the Bunol village of what country? | SPAIN |
| In”Top Gun,” the characters Navy “call signs” include “Maverick,” “Goose,” and all but which of these? | NIGHTHAWK |
| Iranian-born businessman Al Yeganeh was the inspiration behind what classic “Seinfeld” character? | THE SOUP NAZI |
| Ironically not the Charleston, what is the beach-friendly state dance of South Carolina? | SHAG |
| Ironically,the initials of the Miss America Organization form the name of a former leader of what Communist nation? | CHINA |
| Isaiah Mustafa plays “The Man Your Man Could Smell Like” in a surreal series of ads for what product? | OLD SPICE |
| Issued by the Internal Revenue Service,the dreaded Form 1040 is commonly known by what nickname? | THE LONG FORM |
| Issued in 1787, the U.S. government’s first official coin was a penny featuring which of these mottos? | MIND YOUR BUSINESS |
| It is often said about what Hollywood legend that she did everything her partner did,only “backwards and in high heels”? | GINGER ROGERS |
| Jazz legend Charlie Parker is best known for playing what instrument? | SAXOPHONE |
| Jeans get their name from the French word for what European city,where the first denim trousers were made? | GENOA |
| Jeff Lewis,host of the reality series “Flipping Out,” has what main occupation? | REAL ESTATE INVESTOR |
| Jeremy Piven’s character on TV’s “Entourage” is said to be modeled after what politician’s brother | RAMH |
| Jim Carrey plays many roles, including Ebenezer Scrooge, in a 2009 adaptation of what classic story? | A Christmas Carol |
| Joanna Kramer,Karen Silkwood,and Miranda Priestly are all characters portrayed by what film actress? | MERYL STREEP |
| Jodhpurs,a style of long pants worn by horseback riders,take their name from a city in what country? | INDIA |
| John F. Kennedy’s Pulitzer Prize-winning account of eight great political leaders is titled “Profiles in” what? | COURAGE |
| John Lennon’s 1971 song “Imagine” asks listeners to imagine a world without all but which of these things? | POLITICS |
| John McCain’s wife Cindy is the chairman of the board of a company that sells what? | BEER |
| Johnny Depp modeled his Pirates of the Caribbean character in large part after what musician? | KEITH RICHARDS |
| Jokingly called “Chicken Pizza” by visitors,Chichen Itza is a site of ancient Mayan ruins in what country? | MEXICO |
| Jon Bon Jovi reportedly wrote “You Give Love A Bad Name” about what actress,whom he once dated briefly? | DIANE LANE |
| Jose Canesco’s book “Juiced” primarily addresses what controversial sports topic? | STEROID USE |
| Journey’s classic rock anthem “Don’t Stop Believin'” features a “city boy” who is “born and raised” where? | IN SOUTH DETROIT |
| Jude Law claims he was named after both a Beatles song and the title character of a novel by whom? | THOMAS HARDY |
| Julia Roberts became the first actress to be paid $20 million for her role in what movie? | ERIN BROCKOVICH |
| Just as George W.Bush and his dad are “43” and “41,” John Quincy Adams and his dad would have had what nicknames? | 6 AND 2 |
| Just for Men is a leading drugstore brand of what product? | HAIR COLOR |
| Justitia,the Roman goddess of justice,is commonly depicted wearing which of these accessories? | BLINDFOLD |
| K2,the world’s second highest mountain,lies in a region that is currently controlled by what country? | PAKISTAN |
| Kahlua is a brand of liquor that has what distinct flavor? | COFFEE |
| Katy Perry has admitted that her hit single “I Kissed A Girl” was inspired by an imagined kiss with what Hollywood hottie? | SCARLETT JOHANSSON |
| Katy Perry’s 2010 hit “California Gurls” borrows a lyric from a similarly titled 1965 song by what classic band? | THE BEACH BOYS |
| Kauai’s Mount Makana is better known as “Bali Ha’ “i” because a scene from what movie was filmed there? | SOUTH PACIFIC |
| Keith Ellison, the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Congress, was sworn in on a Koran once owned by what U.S. president? | THOMAS JEFFERSON |
| Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey Skilling are both depicted in a 2010 musical about what scandalized corporation? | ENRON |
| Kevin Bacon is married to the star of what TV series? | THE CLOSER |
| Khaled Hosseini’s bestseller “The Kite Runner” is set primarily in what country? | AFGHANISTAN |
| Khaled Hosseini’s novels “The Kite Runner” and “A Thousand Splendid Suns” are both set primarily in what country? | AFGHANISTAN |
| Khaled Hosseni’s bestseller “The Kite Runner” is primarily set in what country? | AFGHANISTAN |
| Kid gloves are usually made from the hide of what animal? | GOAT |
| Kiddingly referred to as the only food that is “made” backwards, Edam is a type of what? | CHEESE |
| Kirkland Signature is the in-house brand of what chain of stores? | COSTCO |
| Known as a difficult area to stretch, your IT, or iliotibial band, is located where? | ALONG YOUR THIGH |
| Known as the “High Priestess of Soul,” what singer is the subject of the 1992 autobiography “I Put a Spell on You”? | NINA SIMONE |
| Known as “The Flying Lady,” the hood ornament on Rolls-Royces is officially called “The Spirit of” what? | ECSTASY |
| Known as “The Happiest Place On Earth,” Disneyland is located in what California City? | ANAHEIM |
| Known early in the series as “McDreamy,” Patrick Dempsey’s character on “Grey’s Anatomy” has what specialty? | NEUROSURGERY |
| Known for creating her signature look,who was the official designer for First Lady Jackie Kennedy? | OLEG CASSINI |
| Known for her cosmetics line,international supermodel Iman is the wife of what rock legend? | DAVID BOWIE |
| Known for her wiggle and high-pitched coo,actress Jackee played sexy neighbor Sandra Clark on what ’80s sitcom? | 227 *CORRECT* |
| Known for his big mouth,Cartman from “South Park” has been described as a little version of what classic sitcom character? | ARCHIE BUNKER |
| Known for his unique batting stance, which of these Hall of Fame ball players was nicknamed “The Man”? | STANLEY FRANK MUSIAL |
| Known for its bright colors,the gerbera is a type of what flower? | DAISY |
| Known for its distinctive bottle that resembles a friar, Frangelico is an Italian liquer with what flavor? | HAZELNUT |
| Known for its memorable drum fill, what Phil Collins song does Steelers coach Mike Tomlin play to amp up his team? | IN THE AIR TONIGHT |
| Known for its movie-centric lineup,what TV channel features films “hosted” by historian Robert Osborne? | TCM |
| Known for its obsession with UFOs,what U.S. town has a McDonald’s restaurant shaped like a flying saucer? | ROSWELL, NM |
| Known for its signature square bottles, Essie is a leading maker of what beauty product? | NAIL POLISH |
| Known for its spiciness,what Italian pasta sauce has a name that literally translates to “Brother Devil”? | FRA DIAVOLO |
| Known for its spreadable cheese wedges,the French brand “La Vache Qui Rit” has what name in the U.S.? | THE LAUGHING COW |
| Known for playing Arizona on “Grey’s Anatomy,” actress Jessica Capshaw has what famous stepdad? | STEVEN SPIELBERG |
| Known for the hit “Mr.Roboto,” the band Styx shares its name with a famous what in Greek mythology? | RIVER |
| Known for their classic fairy tale collections,the Brothers Grimm had what first names? | JACOB & WILHEIM |
| Known simply as “Cojo,” TV personality Steven Cojocaru is an expert in what field? | FASHION |
| Known to most Americans by his Anglicized name,Cristobal Colon was a famous what? | EXPLORER |
| Known to ruin the occasional reputation,Page Six is a famous gossip column in what U.S. newspaper? | NEW YORK POST |
| Kurt Cobain and Jimi Hendrix are a part of a “morbid” club of musicians that all died at what all-too-early age? | 27 |
| La Petite Roche, a riverside rock formation once used for navigation, inspired the name of what state’s capital? | ARKANSAS |
| Labels bearing the Latin phrase “Ex Libris” are traditionally used to identify the owners of what items? | BOOKS |
| Lacoste shirts feature an embedded logo of what animal,a nod to Rene Lacoste’s nickname on the tennis court? | CROCODILE |
| Later used by the British army for their famous coats,the Aztecs crushed up insects to create what color dye? | RED |
| Latin is the official language of which of these small European countries? | VATICAN CITY |
| Launched in 1964, Kellogg’s pop tarts were named for “pop art,” a movement popularized by whom? | ANDY WARHOL |
| Launched in 1978,Simon is an electronic memory game consisting of four buttons in all but which of these colors? | ORANGE |
| Launched in 1993,Miu Miu is an offshoot of what upscale fashion label? | PRADA |
| Launched in 2005,the Girl Detective Super Mystery series stars what beloved children’s book character? | NANCY DREW |
| Launched in 2010, Cupidtino is an online dating site that connects fans of what company’s products? | APPLE |
| Launched in 2010, Michelle Obama’s initiative, “Let’s Move” brings awareness to what childhood issue? | OBESITY |
| Led by saxophonist Cleto Escobedo III,what late night talk show features the house band “Cleto and the Cletones”? | JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! |
| Legendary for his skill at pitching ringers,Alan Francis is widely considered the best player ever in what sport? | HORSESHOES |
| Legendary Scottish hero William Wallace is the subject of what 1995 Mel Gibson movie? | BRAVEHEART |
| Leonardo da Vinci wrote his famous notebooks mainly using what unusual method? | MIRROR WRITING |
| Less common than its counterpart,”centenary” is an alternate term for what anniversary? | 100TH *CORRECT* |
| Like Chevrolet’s Volt, Nissan offers a 100% electric car with what “green” name? | LEAF |
| Like George Foreman,boxer Evander Holyfield released what type of kitchen gadget in 2007? | GRILL |
| Like graffiti,”scratchiti” is a form of what misconduct? | VANDALISM |
| Like his father was before him, Ziggy Marley is a prolific artist in what music genre? | REGGAE |
| Like Indiana Jones, which of these action movie heroes is an archaeologist? | LARA CROFT |
| Like Ronald Reagan,which of these U.S. presidents had the same first and last name initials? | HOOVER |
| Like the Broadway musical,the 2008 movie “Mamma Mia!” showcases the music of what group? | ABBA |
| Like the Lincoln Memorial,which of these world landmarks also overlooks a man-made reflecting pool? | TAJ MAHAL |
| Like The New York Times, most newspapers run their hardest crossword puzzle on what day? | SATURDAY |
| Like the tomato, which of the following is usually considered to be a vegetable but is really a fruit? | ZUCCINI |
| Like TV’s “Lost,” which of these movies features a fictional airline called “Oceanic”? | EXECUTIVE DECISION |
| Like “screwdriver,” which of these words refers to both a tool and a type of cocktail? | GIMLET |
| Limestone that has been heated and pressurized eventually turns into what building material? | MARBLE |
| Lipase is a digestive enzyme used by the body to break down what food component? | FAT |
| Listenership is the term often used to refer to which type of media? | RADIO |
| Literally meaning “on the iron,” “a la plancha” is a Spanish term for what method of cooking? | GRILLING |
| LL Cool J once jokingly teased he was “too sexy for Barbara,” during an appearance on what talk show? | THE VIEW |
| Loaded dice would give an unfair advantage to players of which of these casino games? | CRAPS |
| Located in Atlanta,the King Center honors what famous American? | MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. |
| Located in Chiba Prefecture,Narita International Airport is the main airport serving what world capital? | TOKYO |
| Located in Cleveland,Georgia,BabyLand General Hospital is the “birthplace” of what popular children’s dolls? | CABBAGE PATCH KIDS |
| Located in Danvers,MA, the Rebecca Nurse Homestead was once the home of a figure associated with what event? | SALEM WITCH TRIALS |
| Located in New York, the National Tennis Center is named in honor of what famous athlete? | BILLIE JEAN KING |
| Located in Oyster Bay,Long Island,the Sagamore Hill National Historic Site is the former home of what U.S. president? | THEODORE ROOSEVELT |
| Located in the arm in humans, the humerus bone is located where in birds? | WINGS |
| Located near the root of hair follicles,the arrector pili muscle is responsible for what bodily phenomenon? | GOOSEBUMPS |
| Logophobia is an irrational fear of what? | WORDS |
| London’s famed Portobello Road shares its name with a popular variety of what? | MUSHROOM |
| Long before it was a billion dollar industry,what hobby did men such as Thomas Jefferson and Mark Twain enjoy? | SCRAPBOOKING |
| Longtime Congressman Henry Waxman’s distinctive grooming has earned him what cheeky nickname? | THE MUSTACHE OF JUSTICE |
| Looney Tunes character Pepe Le Pew speaks with what kind of accent? | FRENCH |
| Love Field is a major airport of which of these US cities? | DALLAS |
| Lover,fighter,adventurer–what beer’s “spokesman” is billed as “the most interesting man in the world”? | DOS EQUIS |
| Lunulae, the crescent-shaped marks on fingernails, are named for the Latin word for what? | MOON |
| Lymph nodes are an important component of what human body system? | IMMUNE |
| Lynne Spears’s 2008 memoir “Through the Storm” chronicles the ups and downs of parenting a what? | POP STAR |
| Made by combining milk with a sweetened coffee syrup, “coffee milk” is the official beverage of what U.S. state/ | RHODE ISLAND |
| Made by heating natural clays,burnt umber is a shade of what color? | BROWN |
| Made famous in the movie “Dracula,” Transylvania is a region of what country? | ROMANIA |
| Made popular by men in the 50s, what hairstyle is named after a French mistress from the 1700s? | POMPADOUR |
| Made with a beefy patty,an egg and beetroot,the McDonald’s Kiwiburger has only been sold in what country? | NEW ZEALAND |
| Made with coconut milk,potatoes and peanuts, Massaman curry is a popular dish from what country? | THAILAND |
| Made with eggs and lemon juice, avgolemono is a traditional soup from what country? | GREECE |
| Made with green and red food coloring,”rainbow cookies” are meant to resemble what nation’s flag? | ITALY |
| Made with Kevlar, the “Ove” Glove is a product intended to be used in which of these places? | IN A KITCHEN |
| Mainly mined in Pakistan,the chunky rock salt known as Himalayan salt typically has what distinctive hue? | PINK |
| Making a “1600” less impressive,what is the SAT’s highest possible score as of its revamping in 2005? | 2400 |
| Mandy Moore voices for what classic fairly tale princess in the 2010 Disney animated film “Tangled”? | RAPUNZEL |
| Manga A Go-Go and Super Yumberry are two menu items offered by which of these food chains? | JAMBA JUICE |
| Manufactured in the U.S.,Chinet is a brand that specializes in what disposable item? | TABLEWARE |
| Many banks offer their account holders “overdraft protection” to guard against what financial mishap? | BOUNCING A CHECK |
| Many graduate students find themselves in the ambiguous state commonly known as “ABD,” or “all but” what? | DISSERTATION |
| Many graduate students find themselves in the ambiguous status commonly known as “ABD,” or “all but” what? | DISSERTATION |
| Many scientists have reported that what malodorous cheese is as attractive to mosquitoes as human feet? | LIMBURGER |
| Marilyn Monroe sings out “Tiffany’s!” and “Cartier!” in a famous ditty that claims that what are “A Girl’s Best Friend”? | DIAMONDS |
| Marked up to 130 degrees,”The World’s Largest Thermometer” is a roadside attraction near what U.S. park? | DEATH VALLEY |
| Marketed as a low-fat food, what cereal brand “challenges” consumers to “drop a jean size in 2 weeks”? | SPECIAL K |
| Marketed to parents with infant children, Dreft is a popular brand of what? | LAUNDRY DETERGENT |
| Marking the first day of Lent, observers of Ash Wednesday have ashes placed on what part of the body? | FOREHEAD |
| Mary Magdalene is often depicted as having what color hair, a detail that provides a key clue in “The Da Vinci Code?” | RED |
| Matching the guardsmen’s tunics at Buckingham Palace,British telephone booths are traditionally what color? | RED |
| Mather Point and Yavapi Point are two of the most popular overlooks at what U.S. tourist spot? | GRAND CANYON |
| Meaning “great work,” which of these Latin terms is used to describe an artist’s most renowned work? | MAGNUM OPUS |
| Meaning “guitar” in Italian,a chitarra is a stringed device used by chefs to do what? | CUT PASTA |
| Meaning “half moon” in Italian,a mezzaluna is a kitchen utensil used mostly for what? | CHOPPING |
| Meaning “Hawaiians” in Portuguese.”Havaianas” is the name of a popular brand of what? | FLIP FLOPS |
| Meaning “idealistic and impractical,” the word “quixotic” comes from a character created by what author? | MIGUEL DE CERVANTES |
| Meaning “one who has gone before,” the Japanese word “sensei” is often used to mean what? | TEACHER |
| Meaning “they go out,” what Latin term do playwrights use to indicate that actors should leave the stage? | EX PARTE |
| Meaning “they go out”,what Latin term do playwrights use to indicate that actors should leave the stage? | EXEUNT |
| Meaning “to go for it all,” the phrase “shooting the moon” refers to a risky play in what card game? | HEARTS |
| Meant to symbolize hard work and productivity,the beehive is the official emblem of what U.S. state? | UTAH |
| Media pundits often refer to which of these time periods as “The Decade of Greed”? | 1980S |
| Meg Ryan was married for ten years to what leading man,her costar in the 1987 comedy “Innerspace”? | DENNIS QUAID |
| Melanie Brown was better known by what nickname when she was a member of the Spice Girls? | SCARY SPICE |
| Members of Gideon International are best known for their distribution of what items in hotel rooms? | BIBLES |
| Members of Gideons International are best known for their distribution of what items in hotel rooms? | BIBLES |
| Memorably featured in the O.J. Simpson trial,Bruno Magli is a luxurious brand best known for making what? | SHOES |
| Mensa,an organization for people with high IQs,has a name that means “stupid” in what language? | SPANISH |
| Mentioned in the children’s song “The Farmer in the Dell,” a dell is,by definition,a what? | WOODED VALLEY |
| Mentioned in the lyrics of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” a rampart is a what? | BARRICADE |
| Mentioned in “Twas the Night Before Christmas”,a “Sugarplum” is what kind of treat? | CANDY |
| Merino wool comes from sheep originally native to what country? | SPAIN |
| Merriam-Webster credits what prominent figure with popularizing a new definition of the word “earmark”? | JOHN MCCAIN |
| Michael Balzary, bassist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, is better known by what insect-inspired alias? | FLEA |
| Michael Jackson’s father shares his name with a famous baseball player who had what nickname? | SHOELESS |
| Michael Jordan has appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine playing all but which of these sports? | TENNIS |
| Millions more viewers tuned in for Little Ricky’s birth on “I Love Lucy” than whose inauguration the next day? | DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER |
| Miners used to carry canaries into the mines in order to detect what? | POISONOUS GASES |
| Moet & Chandon’s headquarters in France features a statue of which of these French icons? | DOM PERIGNON |
| Monte Carlo is a popular tourist attraction located in what part of the world? | FRENCH RIVIERA |
| Most experts would agree that which of these kitchen staples is the best way to treat a jellyfish sting? | VINEGAR |
| Most famous as TV’s June Cleaver,Barbara Billingsley also had what famous line in the 1980 film “Airplane!”? | “OH STEWARDESS!I SPEAK JIVE.” |
| Most famous for his 1955 novel “Lolita,” author Vladimir Nabokov was also an expert in the study of what? | BUTTERFLIES |
| Most household aquariums are equipped with bubbler systems to maintain levels of what gas? | OXYGEN |
| Most of the world’s supply of table sugar is derived from either sugar cane or what other sucrose-filled vegetable? | SUGAR BEET |
| Mostly covered in desert and prone to droughts,what country does the word for “rain” also mean “blessing”? | BOTSWANA |
| Mount Rushmore National Memorial depicts the faces of how many U.S. presidents? | 4 |
| Mount Vernon,George Washington’s home for over forty years,overlooks what U.S. river? | POTOMAC |
| Movie posters for which of these biopics sported the tagline “A life misunderestimated”? | W. |
| Movie producer Albert “Cubby” Broccoli is best known for his work on what film franchise? | JAMES BOND |
| Much like a “Trekkie” loves “Star Trek,” an “otaku” is a big fan of the comics and pop culture of what country? | JAPAN |
| Much of the animation of “The Simpsons” and “Family Guy” is outsourced to what foreign country? | SOUTH KOREA |
| Muscatel is a sweet-flavored type of what? | WINE |
| Muscatel is a sweet-flavored type of what? | WINE |
| Music fans who identify themselves as “Beliebers” would most likely enjoy which of these hit songs? | BABY |
| Mycotic,psoriatic and rheumatoid are three varieties of what common medical condition? | ARTHRITIS |
| Myology is the scientific study of what? | MUSCLES |
| n 2001, Chevron merged with what company to form the U.S.’s second largest oil and gas provider? I | TEXACO |
| n the classic game “Operation,” what is the name of the patient receiving the operation? | CAVITY SAM |
| N2O is the chemical formula for what? | LAUGHING GAS |
| Nahasapeemapetilon is the last name of what character on TV’s “The Simpsons”? | APU |
| Named #1 jingle of the century by Ad Age,”You Deserve a break today” appeared in ads for what? | MCDONALD’S |
| Named after her father, what best-selling author was born with the unusual name Howard Allen O’Brien? | ANNE RICE |
| Named after Sergei Rachmanioff, “Rach 3” is the nickname of a famous what? | PIANO CONCERTO |
| Named after two goddesses of love, Aphrodite Tera and Ishtar Terra are two prominent regions on what planet? | VENUS |
| Named for a city in Poland,what food has been described as “a bagel that’s lost inside a Polish joke”? | BIALY |
| Named for a famous fictional character, a “Cyber-Cyrano” is a person paid to write what? | ONLINE DATING PROFILES |
| Named for a famous poet, Pushkin Square is a busy intersection in what world city? | MOSCOW |
| Named for a key figure in its history,Myles Standish State Forest is located in what U.S. state? | MASSACHUSETTS |
| Named for a line of eighteenth century kings, Georgian architecture originated in what country? | ENGLAND |
| Named for a nearby embassy,the renowned Spanish Steps are a tourist attraction not in Spain,but in what city? | ROME |
| Named for a Shakespeare character, a balcony roughly large enough for one person to use is called a what? | JULIET BALCONY |
| Named for her most famous screen role,”Foxy” is the title of a 2010 memoir by what actress? | PAM GRIER |
| Named for its distinctive shape, a porkpie is what type of fashion accessory? | HAT |
| Named for its proximity to the border between two states, the Flora-Bama nightclub is located where? | SOUTHEAST |
| Named for shortstop Mario Mendoza’s lousy stats, “The Mendoza Line” is baseball slang for what poor batting average? | POINT .200 |
| Named for the activity that inspired their design,which of these terms refers to a popular kind of women’s shoe? | BALLET FLAT |
| Named for the artist who famously photographed it,Mount Ansal Adams is a peak in what U.S. mountain range? | SIERRA NEVADA |
| Named for the artist’s last name, who released the number-one album “Raymond v. Raymond” in 2010? | USHER |
| Named for the Dutch business that originated it,what is an Asscher cut? | SHAPE OF DIAMOND |
| Named for the Dutch city where it originated,Gouda is a well-known type of what? | CHEESE |
| Named for the expensive spice, the color saffron is what hue? | YELLOW-ORANGE |
| Named for the Fair Isaac Corporation, a FICO score measures a person’s what? | CREDIT RATING |
| Named for the physicist who invented it,a Moog is what type of musical instrument? | KEYBOARD |
| Named for the state where they were developed,concrete barrier walls that often line highways are called what? | JERSEY BARRIERS |
| Named for the town’s most famous disc-jockey, “Moondog” is a lovable mascot of what city’s NBA team? | CLEVELAND |
| Named for the writer who first popularized it,what questionnaire appears in issues of “Vanity Fair”? | PROUST QUESTIONNAIRE |
| Named for the young star who popularized it,”The Bieber” is a style of what? | HAIRCUT |
| Named for two of the instruments they play, the U.S. Army’s “Old Guard” music corps is known as the what? | FIFE AND DRUM CORPS |
| Native to Borneo,the proboscis monkey gets its name because the males have what distinctive body part? | BIG NOSE |
| Natives of what country traditionally have a last name that combines their father’s first name with either “son” or “dottir”? | ICELAND |
| Navis Amoris is a loose Latin translation of what classic TV show’s title? | THE LOVE BOAT |
| New England barn owners know that mixing ferric oxide with linseed oil,lime and milk creates what color paint? | RED |
| New York’s Oak Beach Inn is believed to be the birthplace of what cocktail? | LONG ISLAND ICED TEA |
| Nicknamed “Hemingway cats” for the author who owned several,polydactyl cats have what distinctive trait? | EXTRA TOES |
| Nicole Richie’s first child,Harlow,was reportedly named after a famous 1930s what? | MOVIE STAR |
| Night of the Living Dead popularized what monster? | ZOMBIES |
| Nobel laureate Robert Richardson once claimed that party balloons should cost $100 apiece because of what gas’s scarcity? | HELIUM |
| North America is connected to South America by an isthmus located in what country? | PANAMA |
| Norton and McAfee are two of the biggest names in what type of computer software? | ANTI-VIRUS |
| Not as pleasant as it sounds, giving someone a “Glasgow kiss” means doing what to them? | HEADBUTTING THEM |
| Not connected to another bone in the body,the hyoid bone is supported by a network of muscles located in what area? | NECK |
| Not just an Asian-inspired menu item,which of the following is a publicly traded commodity that is sold as in investment? | PORK BELLIES |
| Not just found on fish,which of these growing things have also ribbed structures referred to as “gills”? | MUSHROOMS |
| Not quite as American as apple pie,what came in second on the American Pie Council’s 2008 survey of favorite flavors? | PUMPKIN |
| Not surprisingly, what classic novel figures prominently in the plot of the 2010 teen comedy “Easy A”? | THE SCARLET LETTER |
| Not surprisingly,which of these countries often ranks lowest on the Reporters Without Borders “Press Freedom Index”? | NORTH KOREA |
| Not surprisingly,Wiz Khalifa’s rap hit “Black and Yellow” served as what NFL team’s unofficial anthem in 2011? | PITTSBURGH STEELERS |
| Notable for its narrow, curly outer leaves, which of these fancy green salads is also called “curly endive”? | FRISEE |
| Notably set in a parish, not a county, “Steven Seagal: Lawman” follows the actor’s work as a policeman where? | LOUISIANA |
| Notably worn by Theodore Roosevelt,pince-nez are a type of what fashion accessory? | EYEGLASSES |
| Noted for its grainy texture, sucanet is an alleged healthier version of what common kitchen ingredient? | SUGAR |
| Nova Scotia,or “Nova” for short,is a popular but pricey type of what food? | SMOKED SALMON |
| Novice callers to sports talk shows often use which of these phrases as part of their greetings? | FIRST TIME,LONG TIME |
| Now available in a variety of flavors, the original Malibu Rum is flavored with what exotic fruit? | COCONUT |
| Now considered a classic teen comedy,the 1995 film “Clueless” is loosely based on what classic novel? | EMMA |
| Now known as “The Gospel of Wealth,” the 1889 article arguing that the wealthy must aid society was written by whom? | ANDREW CARNEGIE |
| Now named for the last name of its inventor, what exercise system was first known as “contrology”? | PILATES |
| Now older than much of its audience,which TV network celebrated its 30th birthday on August 1,2011? | MTV |
| Now present in all 50 U.S. states, in 1962 the very first Wal-Mart store opened where? | ARKANSAS |
| Now produced around the world,Riesling is a white variety of wine that originated in what country? | GERMANY |
| Nuclear reactors generate energy by splitting the atoms of which of these elements? | URANIUM |
| Nutritionists use the glycemic index to rank foods based on how they affect a person’s what? | BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL |
| Octoberfest is a famous beer festival held each year in what German city? | MUNICH |
| Octothorpe is another name for what common computer keyboard symbol? | NUMBER SIGN |
| Oddly enough,on the 2012 sitcom “Are You There,Chelsea?” Chelsea Handler does not play “Chelsea,” but whom? | CHELSEA’S SISTER |
| Of all the U.S. presidents, which of these statements applies only to Ronald Reagan? | HE WAS DIVORCED |
| Of the 193 member states of the United Nations,the greatest number–54–are from what continent? | AFRICA |
| Of the 2006 movie “Dreamgirls,” what singer once joked,”I’m going to see it with my lawyers”? | DIANA ROSS |
| Of the following Tonys,who is the only won to have won a Tony Award? | TONY KUSHNER |
| Of the world’s seven continents,four have names that begin with what letter? | A |
| Of these clothing brand names,which is the only one that refers to a specific geographic region? | PATAGONIA |
| Of these Starbucks coffee sizes,which is the smallest? | TALL |
| Of these “50 Greatest Political Moments” listed on Politico.com,which occurred first? | DUKAKIS GETS TANKED |
| Officially called the University of Southern California,USC in Los Angeles is sarcastically nicknamed the “University of” what? | SPOILED CHILDREN |
| Often a topic in the world of yoga,what is a “chakra”? | AN ENERGY ZONE IN THE BODY |
| Often associated with weddings,an advanced notice stating the date of the big event is called a what? | SAVE-THE-DATE |
| Often called Coach K, he won a fourth NCAA men’s basketball title with what school in 2010? | DUKE |
| Often called the “Mozart of the Madras,” A.R. Rahman is a prolific composer from what country? | INDIA |
| Often called the “poor man’s koi,” a shubunkin is a popular variety of what? | GOLDFISH |
| Often called the “richest city in the world,” Abu Dhabi is located in what Middle Eastern country? | UNITED ARAB EMIRATES |
| Often called “Rooster Sauce” because of the image on its label, Sriracha is a popular brand of what? | HOT SAUCE |
| Often causing injury,the hard-to-open plastic packaging encasing many electronics is known as what? | CLAMSHELL PACKAGING |
| Often compared to “Tetris,” which of these is the name of a wildly popular smartphone puzzle game? | BEJEWELED |
| Often confused with “e.g.,” which of these phrases best conveys the meaning of the abbreviation of “i.e.”? | THAT IS |
| Often described as the nation’s largest block party,The Calle Ocho Festival takes place annually in what U.S. city? | MIAMI |
| Often dubbed “the St.Tropez of South America,” Punta del Este is an upscale resort located where? | URUGUAY |
| Often featuring a woman in white silhouette,a gem brooch that is carved in a raised design is called a what? | CAMEO |
| Often found in cafes throughout the Middle East, a hookah is an ancient device traditionally used to do what? | SMOKE TOBACCO |
| Often found in cafes throughout the Middle East,a hookah is an ancient device traditionally used to do what? | SMOKE TOBACCO |
| Often found in the pockets of new clothes,silica gel packets are “desiccants,” meaning they do what? | SOAK UP MOISTURE |
| Often governing the use of music,books and films acquired online,”DRM” stands for what kind of “Management”? | DIGITAL RIGHTS |
| Often heard at weddings, “May the road rise to meet you” is the start of what traditional blessing of what country? | IRELAND |
| Often located in airports and train stations, what restaurant chain’s logo features a halo above a pretzel? | AUNTIE ANNE’S |
| Often located in convenience stores,RedBox kiosks offer a simple way for consumers to do what? | RENT DVDS |
| Often made by pranksters in photos,the “rabbit ears” hand signal is identical to what other gesture? | PEACE SIGN |
| Often marketed as a cure-all for fatigue and aging, royal jelly is a secretion produced by what animals? | HONEY BEES |
| Often misportrayed in film and TV,Dissociative Identity Disorder is a condition formerly known as what? | MULTIPLE PERSONALITY DISORDER |
| Often misquoted the “Wall Street” line “Greed…is good” actually contains what phrase after the first word? | FOR LACK OF A BETTER WORD |
| Often needed after a trip to IKEA, what tool is also known as a “hex key”? | ALLEN WRENCH |
| Often part of a traditional Jewish wedding, the “ketubah” is a type of what? | MARRIAGE CONTRACT |
| Often read at weddings,the Bible verse 1 Corinthians 13:4 begins “Love is patient,love is” what? | KIND |
| Often referred to as the “good cholesterol,” HDL stands for “high- density” what? | LIPOPROTEIN |
| Often referred to as “NASCAR Valley,” what U.S. state is home to the NASCAR Hall of Fame? | NORTH CAROLINA |
| Often seen in postcards of Paris,the historic Pont-Neuf is what type of structure? | BRIDGE |
| Often served as an hors’d’oeuvres, a cornichon is a what? | SMALL PICKLE |
| Often served with gravy,steak that’s been coated with flour and deep fried is known by which of the following? | CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK |
| Often served with sushi as a palate cleanser,gari is a type of pickled what? | GINGER |
| Often served with tea,a “crumpet” is most aptly described as which of the following? | AN UNSWEETENED MUFFIN |
| Often sporting an outfit covered with shamrocks,Lucky the Leprechaun is the official mascot of what NBA team? | BOSTON CELTICS |
| Often topped with caviar or smoked salmon, a blini is a small what? | PANCAKE |
| Often topped with confectioners’ sugar, the New Orleans delicacy beignets are a type of what? | FRIED PASTRY |
| Often used a magic symbol,a pentacle is what shape? | FIVE-POINTED STAR |
| Often used in desserts, mascarpone is an Italian variety of what? | CHEESE |
| Often used in French, what pronunciation mark is always placed under a letter and never above it? | CEDILLA |
| Often used in French,what pronunciation mark is always placed under a letter and never above it? | CEDILLA |
| Often used in the past to transport cargo, a windjammer is a large type of which vehicle? | SAILBOAT |
| Often used sarcastically,someone who is very cool is often said to be “all that” plus what snack food? | A BAG OF CHIPS |
| Often used to describe an accomplished conductor,the word “maestro” comes from which of these languages? | ITALIAN |
| Often used to describe something incredibly dumb online,Urban Dictionary defines “smh” as what? | SHAKING MY HEAD |
| Often used to make clothing, pima is a variety of what? | COTTON |
| Often used to make shawls,pashmina is woven from the soft wool of what animals? | GOATS |
| Often very annoying to people dining nearby,pagophagia is the compulsive chewing of what? | ICE |
| Often viewed as the fifth taste detected by the human tongue, “umami” is closely associated with what foodstuff? | MSG |
| Often wrapped in lettuce leaves, barbecued short ribs called kalbi are a key part of the cuisine of what nation? | SOUTH KOREA |
| Often “played” by car horns,the classic Mexican folk song “La Cucaracha” tells the story of a type of what? | INSECT |
| On a 2012 “Glee” episode,Ricky Martin sings “Soy sexy y lo sabes” in a bilingual rendition of a hit song by what group? | LMFAO |
| On a bank check for a million dollars,the “Amount” box should feature a “1” with how many zeros? | SIX |
| On a classic episode of the “Brady Bunch,” Jan makes up an imaginary boyfriend with what name? | GEORGE GLASS |
| On a classic “Seinfeld” episode, George undergoes a phenomenon called “shrinkage” as a result of doing what? | SWIMMING IN A POOL |
| On a classic “Seinfeld” episode,what future “desperate housewife” declared “They’re real,and they’re spectacular”? | TERI HATCHER |
| On a direct flight,which of these pairs of cities are farthest apart in terms of air miles? | MIAMI AND PHOENIX |
| On a football field,the 50-yard line is located how many feet from either team’s goal line? | 150 FEET |
| On a man’s jacket, “notch” and “peak” are two common styles of what? | LAPELS |
| On a memorable episode of “Seinfeld,” Jerry is reprimanded for making out with his girlfriend during what movie? | SCHINDLER’S LIST |
| On a movie set, a boom is a long, movable pole often used to do which of the following? | HOLD MICROPHONES |
| On a popular kids’ TV show,Tasha,Tyrone,Pablo,Austin and Uniqua are better known as the what? | BACKYARDIGANS |
| On a restaurant menu,which of these dishes would most likely be followed by the initials “M.P.,” meaning “market price”? | LOBSTER THERMIDOR |
| On a standard backgammon game, players move their pieces onto spaces shaped like what? | TRIANGLES |
| On a standard Bingo card, the “Free Space” is in the column beneath what letter? | N |
| On a standard computer keyboard, what key usually lacks any number or symbol to indicate its function? | SPACE BAR |
| On a standard QWERTY computer keyboard,which of these keys is not directly above the space bar? | P |
| On a standard QWERTY keyboard,which symbol can be typed without pressing the “shift” key? | COMMA |
| On a standard telephone keypad,what number is located directly between the asterick and the number sign? | 0 |
| On a topographic map, contour lines are used to represent what? | TERRAIN ELEVATION |
| On a “Golden Girls” episode, a confused Dorothy asks, “The actor or the sausage?” in reference to whom? | JIMMY DEAN |
| On account of his yellow skin,a doctor might mistakenly “diagnose” TV’s Homer Simpson with what medical condition? | JAUNDICE |
| On airplanes,a person’s ears “pop” because of air moving through what part of the body? | EUSTACHIAN TUBE |
| Which of these food-related places saw the invention of the chocolate chip cookie in 1933? | TOLL HOUSE INN |
| Which of these foods goes unmentioned in Sesame Street’s song “I Eat the Colors of the Rainbow”? | CAULIFLOWER |
| Which of these foods has a pH value that is the lowest,making it the most acidic? | ORANGE JUICE |
| Which of these foods is commonly sold in probiotic varieties? | YOGURT |
| Which of these foods is often available in both “farmed” and “wild” varieties? | SALMON |
| Which of these foods is said to have “negative calories” because it requires more calories to eat than it provides? | CELERY |
| Which of these football-related verbs is also the name of a football position? | TACKLE |
| Which of these foreign automobile brands translates as “the people’s car” in its country of origin? | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Which of these foreign-language words literally means “the many”? | HOI POLLOI |
| Which of these former presidents did not serve as a governor before being elected to the White House? | GEORGE H.W. BUSH |
| Which of these FOX shows was not created by animation impresario Seth MacFarlane? | KING OF THE HILL |
| Which of these fractions can be further reduced? | 4/8 *CORRECT* |
| Which of these French expressions means roughly the the same as “a done deal”? | FAIT ACCOMPLI |
| Which of these French phrases means “to know how to act”? | SAVOIR-FAIRE |
| Which of these French terms is used to refer to the main exhibit in a collection? | PIECE DE RESISTANCE |
| Which of these funny expressions is Yiddish for “dirt?” | SCHMUT |
| Which of these games features the categories “Action,” “Object” and “Person/Place/Animal”? | PICTIONARY |
| Which of these gases is not considered one of the “greenhouse gases” believed to contribute to global warming? | NEON |
| Which of these gemstones is named after a Russian czar? | ALEXANDRITE |
| Which of these genres of world music traces its roots to the Mexican Revolution? | RANCHERA |
| Which of these geological features shares its name with a verb meaning “to reach a stable level”? | PLATEAU |
| Which of these geometric-sounding names is synonymous with the word “scam”? | PYRAMID SCHEME |
| Which of these glands are present only in a person’s skin? | SWEAT |
| Which of these golf terms comes from a Latin word meaning “equality”? | PAR |
| Which of these government agencies is headquartered in Atlanta? | CDC |
| Which of these government officials counts Paul Volcker and Alan Greenspan as predecessors? | BEN BERNANKE |
| Which of these government programs would most likely be affected by “entitlement reform”? | MEDICARE |
| Which of these grocery items is commonly sold in a container that features a gabled top? | MILK |
| Which of these groups define almost all hemophiliacs? | MALES |
| Which of these groups of geometric shapes has the most total sides? | FIVE RECTANGLES |
| Which of these guitar parts shares its name with a verb meaning “to worry”? | FRET |
| Which of these has never been the title of a reality series about people who attempt to flip houses? | ON THE FLIP SIDE |
| Which of these healthy edibles is a type of algae? | KELP |
| Which of these heavy metal bands was named after the title of a Bob Dylan song? | JUDAS PRIEST |
| Which of these herb names comes first in the title of a classic 1966 album by Simon and Garfunkel? | PARSLEY |
| Which of these historic events took place in New Jersey? | HAMILTON-BURR DUEL |
| Which of these historic events took place in NJ? | HAMILTON-BURR DUEL |
| Which of these historic leaders was known to wear clothing he made himself using a spinning wheel? | GHANDI |
| Which of these historical events occurred earliest in the calendar year? | SINKING OF THE TITANIC |
| Which of these History network TV series is hosted by the prominent Egyptologist Dr. Zahi Hawass? | CHASING MUMMIES |
| Which of these hit songs from the ’70s has the same title as a classic Christmas carol? | JOY TO THE WORLD |
| Which of these hit Tom Cruise films is famous for its somewhat gratuitous shirtless volleyball scene? | TOP GUN |
| Which of these hit ’80s songs features the recurring line “The shareef don’t like it”? | ROCK THE CASBAH |
| Which of these Hollywood disaster movies features an African-American president? | DEEP IMPACT |
| Which of these household appliances contains a vacuum tube called a magnetron? | MICROWAVE OVEN |
| Which of these household appliances is commonly equipped with an ionizer? | AIR PURIFIER |
| Which of these household cleaners shares its name with a figure from Greek mythology? | AJAX |
| Which of these idioms features the last names of an Oscar-winning actress and actor? | HUNT AND PECK |
| Which of these illnesses is caused by a bacteria,not a virus? | STREP THROAT |
| Which of these ingredients is not traditionally used to make pesto? | SARDINES |
| Which of these instruments is not part of a traditional mariachi band? | FLUTE |
| Which of these internationally famous luxury brands was founded not in Italy,but in Spain? | BALENCIAGA |
| Which of these is a character on “The Sopranos” and not a cast member on “Jersey Shore”? | PAULIE WALNUTS |
| Which of these is a common slang term meaning “an extremely short period of time”? | NEW YORK MINUTE |
| Which of these is a famous singer’s Web site and not a children’s entertainment site? | KIDROCK.COM |
| Which of these is a fancy word for a “bartender”? | MIXOLOGIST |
| Which of these is a genetic trait that causes one to have an unusual reaction to sunlight? | PHOTIC SNEEZE REFLEX |
| Which of these is a popular carnival game in which you hit mechanical critters on the head with a mallet? | WHACK-A-MOLE |
| Which of these is a show on the Fox Business Channel, and not a USA Network drama/ | FREEDOM WATCH |
| Which of these is a term for spicing up otherwise mild food? | DEVILING |
| Which of these is a true statement about celebrities Taylor Lautner,Taylor Hicks and Taylor Swift? | TWO ARE MEN,ONE’S A WOMAN |
| Which of these is a true statement about the letters in the standard Google logo? | BOTH G’S ARE BLUE |
| Which of these is an accurate description of a person with what is playfully known as a “farmer’s tan”? | PALE CHEST,TAN ARMS |
| Which of these is equal in number to the number of items in a baker’s dozen? | ORIGINAL U.S. COLONIES |
| Which of these is equal in number to the number of items in a baker’s dozen? | ORIGINAL U.S. COLONIES |
| Which of these is not a popular Facebook game? | SUBURBVILLE |
| Which of these is not a real movie title? | 28 WEEKS *CORRECT* |
| Which of these is not a reed instrument? | CORNNET |
| Which of these is not a type of jewelry, but rather a device for monitoring alcohol consumption? | SCRAM BRACELET |
| Which of these is not an actual comic book superhero? | GREEN HAMMER |
| Which of these is not an example of static electricity at work? | A CELL PHONE CHARGING |
| Which of these is not one of the bones found in the human ear? | TARSUS |
| Which of these is not one of the few elements that are naturally magnetic? | COPPER |
| Which of these is not one of the four superheroes featured in the 2005 movie “The Fantastic Four”? | THE FLASH |
| Which of these is not one of the so-called BRIC countries, the four nations with the largest emerging markets? | ROMANIA |
| Which of these is not one of the three corners of the mysterious “Bermuda Triangle”? | JAMAICA |
| Which of these is not one of the twelve years represented in the Chinese calendar? | YEAR OF THE SWAN |
| Which of these is often defined as “doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results”? | INSANITY |
| Which of these is the CORRECT name of a popular brand of eco-friendly household products? | SEVENTH GENERATION |
| Which of these is the CORRECT spelling for a popular brand of breakfast cereal? | CAP’N CRUNCH |
| Which of these is the CORRECTly capitalized abbreviation for a common graduate degree? | PH.D. |
| Which of these is the name for a chain of membership-only warehouse stores? | SAM’S CLUB |
| Which of these is the name of a common type of medium-heeled shoe worn by both men and women? | CUBAN HEEL |
| Which of these is the name of a popular brand of electric-powered “mobility scooter”? | RASCAL |
| Which of these is the name of an all-natural line of products known for its beeswax-based lip balm? | BURT’S BEES |
| Which of these is the not-so-modest title of a ubiquitous hit song in 2006? | FERGALICIOUS |
| Which of these is true about Mike Wazowski, the character that Billy Chrystal plays in “Monsters, Inc.” | HE HAS ONE EYE |
| Which of these Italian greats has a last name that’s only one letter different from his first name? | GALILEO |
| Which of these jazz greats was often billed as “The World’s Greatest Trumpeter”? | LOUIS ARMSTRONG |
| Which of these key ingredients helps give traditional Worcestershire sauce its signature taste? | ANCHOVIES |
| Which of these key ingredients helps give traditional Worchestshire sauce its signature taste? | ANCHOVIES |
| Which of these kinds of documents gets its name from a Greek word meaning “folded paper”? | DIPLOMA |
| Which of these kitchen gadgets performs the same function as a “strainer”? | COLANDER |
| Which of these landmarks selected as one of the “New 7 Wonders of the World” in 2007 was built most recently? | TAJ MAHAL |
| Which of these languages uses the Cyrillic alphabet? | RUSSIAN |
| Which of these Las Vegas casinos is famous for its elaborate “dancing fountains”? | BELLAGIO |
| Which of these Latin phrases roughly translates to “it does not follow”? | NON SEQUITUR |
| Which of these legendary sports figures was nicknamed “Joltin’ Joe”? | JOE DIMAGGIO |
| Which of these lines of a traditional wedding rhyme is the name of a 2011 romantic comedy starring Kate Hudson? | SOMETHING BORROWED |
| Which of these literary children is not an orphan? | ENCYCLOPEDIA BROWN |
| Which of these Looney Tunes cartoons stars Pepe Le Pew and not Speedy Gonzalez? | ODOR-ABLE KITTY |
| Which of these Looney Tunes characters would be classified in the animal kingdom as “Gallus gallas domesticus”? | FOGHORN LEGHORN |
| Which of these lyrics does not appear in The Police’s #1 hit “Every Breath You Take”? | EVERY PRICE YOU PAY |
| Which of these major cities is located in Pakistan? | ISLAMABAD |
| Which of these male names comes from French words meaning “the king”? | LEROY |
| Which of these mammals has the longest maximum life expectancy? | FINE WHALE |
| Which of these mathematical terms best describes the trajectory path of a fly ball? | PARABOLA |
| Which of these members of “The Brady Bunch” is said to be suffering from “middle child syndrome”? | JAN |
| Which of these men’s names is also slang for someone hugely biased towards their favorite sports team? | HOMER |
| Which of these modern inventions uses gyroscopes to operate? | SEGWAY |
| Which of these monuments is the only surviving structure of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World? | GREAT PYRAMID OF GIZA |
| Which of these movie actors has never played Tom Clancy hero Jack Ryan on the big screen? | MATT DAMON |
| Which of these movie funnymen started out as a “correspondent” on Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show”? | STEVE CARELL |
| Which of these movie stars got her famous last name from her first husband? | DEMI MOORE |
| Which of these movie stars named “Sean” is a woman? | SEAN YOUNG |
| Which of these movie stars named “Sean” is a woman? | SEAN YOUNG |
| Which of these movie titles is based on the name of a real person? | MICHAEL COLLINS |
| Which of these movies does not feature Jack Nicholson’s character dying a gruesome death? | CHINATOWN |
| Which of these movies features a prime number in its title? | 101 DALMATIANS |
| Which of these movies features a scene in which Brad Pitt’s character wrestles a bear? | LEGENDS OF THE FALL |
| Which of these movies features a scene involving Halloween but not Christmas? | E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL |
| Which of these movies in the “Pirates of the Caribbean” film franchise was released first? | THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL |
| Which of these movies is based on the life of NYPD officer Eddie Egan and his partner Sonny Grosso? | THE FRENCH CONNECTION |
| Which of these movies is not mentioned in the 1989 Billy Joel song “We Didn’t Start the Fire”? | DOCTOR ZHIVAGO |
| Which of these movies named for cities spawned an Oscar-winning song by Bruce Springsteen? | PHILADELPHIA |
| Which of these movies was released the earliest? | BEVERLY HILLS COP |
| Which of these music acts is not co-ed? | COLDPLAY |
| Which of these music icons shares his name with an MLB relief pitcher who inspired the phrase “fear the beard”? | BRIAN WILSON |
| Which of these music legends has a daughter who’s an acclaimed fashion designer? | PAUL MCCARTNEY |
| Which of these musical acts shares its name with a dish traditionally served on New Year’s Day in the South? | THE BLACK EYED PEAS |
| Which of these musical groups could be loosely described as a “string quartet”? | FOUR VIOLINISTS |
| Which of these musical stars is the only one not born and raised in Canada? | CHRISTINA AGUILERA |
| Which of these musical terms means “very slowly”? | LENTISSIMO |
| Which of these names for a Mexican dish is also the Spanish name for a musical instrument? | FLAUTA |
| Which of these names is trademarked by the Sealed Air Corporation? | BUBBLE WRAP |
| Which of these national landmarks features a large stone tablet inscribed with the text of the Gettysburg Address? | LINCOLN MEMORIAL |
| Which of these nations is not considered to be part of the European region known as Scandinavia? | THE NETHERLANDS |
| Which of these natural wonders is a cataract? | NIAGARA FALLS |
| Which of these natural wonders is a well-known example of a chasm? | GRAND CANYON |
| Which of these nautical terms refers to the rear part of a ship? | STERN |
| Which of these New York City landmarks is a prime example of Art Deco architecture? | CHRYSLER BUILDING |
| Which of these New York Times front page headlines ran in the 1910s and not the 1920s? | TITANIC SINKS |
| Which of these newspapers features distinctive portraits called “dot-drawings” instead of actual photos? | THE WALL STREET JOURNAL |
| Which of these newspapers is published the farthest west? | LOS ANGELES TIMES |
| Which of these NFL venues boasts a scoreboard topped with two giant condiment bottles? | HEINZ FIELD |
| Which of these non-common disorders did not exist until the 20th century? | JET LAG |
| Which of these noted scientists is often referred to as a “primatologist”? | JANE GOODALL |
| Which of these nouns does not function as a one-word definition for the word “teddy”? | VEHICLE |
| Which of these nouns is not commonly used as a slang verb meaning “to dismiss from a job”? | HORN |
| Which of these nouns,when used as an adjective,means “typical” or “classic”? | TEXTBOOK |
| Which of these now generic terms did not once refer to a specific brand name? | STYROFOAM |
| Which of these numbers is considered an improper fraction? | 3/2 *CORRECT* |
| Which of these numbers is used as a slang term meaning “to get rid of”? | 86 |
| Which of these nursery rhymes is about a treat traditionally eaten around Easter? | HOT CROSS BUNS |
| Which of these objects is not part of the contraption at the center of the board game “Mouse Trap?” | BICYCLE |
| Which of these objects weights roughly 45.52 carets? | HOPE DIAMOND |
| Which of these ocean-dwelling creatures is named for its equine profile? | SEA HORSE |
| Which of these ocean-dwelling creatures is named for its equine profile? | OCTOPUS |
| Which of these odd-sounding terms is actually a popular type of additive? | LIQUID SMOKE |
| Which of these offenses can be committed simply by speaking? | SLANDER |
| Which of these oft-quoted movie lines was originally spoken by Dustin Hoffman? | “I’M WALKING HERE!” |
| Which of these one-named performers has a name that means “my lady” in Italian? | MADONNA |
| Which of these organizations holds a massive get-together every four years called a “Jamboree”? | BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA |
| Which of these organizations is commonly known by just the first letter of its abbreviation? | YMCA |
| Which of these organizations proclaims on it’s Web site, “Animals are not ours to wear”? | PETA |
| Which of these Oscar-winning actresses won her Oscar for playing an Oscar-winning actress? | CATE BLANCHETT |
| Which of these overused words on Lake Superior University’s “Banished Words” list was added last? | TEACHABLE MOMENT |
| Which of these painters is known for his prominent use of gold leaf? | GUSTAV KLIMT |
| Which of these pairs of letters would not appear on the face of a clock that uses Roman numerals? | XV |
| Which of these pairs of same-named presidents served their terms in office furthest apart? | JOHNSON & JOHNSON |
| Which of these parts of the body is formally known as the pharynx? | THROAT |
| Which of these pastas derives its name from an Italian word meaning “little twine”? | SPAGHETTI |
| Which of these patriotic songs was written by a person whose last name ends with the letters “U-S-A?” | THE STARS AND STRIPES FOREVER |
| Which of these people belongs to a group often identified by the acronym “SCOTUS”? | SONIA SOTOMAYOR |
| Which of these performers was famous for saying in a deep voice, “Thank you, thank you very much”? | ELVIS PRESLEY |
| Which of these phrases best describes the blood of a person suffering from anemia? | TOO FEW RED BLOOD CELLS |
| Which of these phrases completes the famous Admiral David Farragut saying, “Damn The Torpedoes!”? | FULL SPEED AHEAD! |
| Which of these phrases does not appear in the famous last line of the Gettysburg Address? | FROM THE PEOPLE |
| Which of these phrases does not appear in the title of one of the bestselling Harry Potter books? | FLIGHT OF THE DRAGON |
| Which of these phrases is commonly used to describe a person who is emotional and creative? | RIGHT-BRAINED |
| Which of these phrases is not sung at the end of the theme to “Gilligan’s Island”? | NO STORES |
| Which of these phrases is sung repeatedly in the popular kids’ song “Jimmy Crack Corn”? | I DON’T CARE |
| Which of these pieces of office equipment is widely regarded as useful for preventing identity theft? | PAPER SHREDDER |
| Which of these platinum- selling hard rock bands is fronted by a woman? | EVANESCENCE |
| Which of these plays was written while the playwright lived at 632 St. Peter Street in New Orleans? | A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE |
| Which of these poets shares his initials with the TV network that airs “Sesame Street”? | P.B. SHELLEY |
| Which of these political figures was born in Hope,Arkansas,just nine years after Bill Clinton? | MIKE HUCKABEE |
| Which of these political pundits is nicknamed “The Ragin’ Cajun?” | JAMES CARVILLE |
| Which of these pop singers was never a guest star on an episode of “Will & Grace”? | MARIAH CAREY |
| Which of these popular candies are often sold in containers resembling milk cartons? | WHOPPERS |
| Which of these popular candy bars is not normally covered in chocolate? | PAYDAY |
| Which of these popular cell phone apps allows users to “check-in” to the places they visit? | FOURSQUARE |
| Which of these popular Christmas tunes was originally titled “One Horse Open Sleigh”? | JINGLE BELLS |
| Which of these popular drugstore brands is used to treat the medical condition androgenic alopecia? | ROGAINE |
| Which of these popular films does not share its name with a main character in the film? | TROY |
| Which of these popular kids’ movie franchises features a 2009 film subtitled “The Squeakquel”? | ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS |
| Which of these popular liqueurs is not orange flavored? | MIDORI |
| Which of these popular soft drink brands was named after a slang term for “moonshine”? | MOUNTAIN DEW |
| Which of these popular TV sitcoms is not filmed in a mock documentary style? | THE BIG BANG THEORY |
| Which of these popular types of dogs was originally bred to herd livestock? | BORDER COLLIE |
| Which of these popular Web sites designates its most active users as “PowerSellers?” | EBAY |
| Which of these popular ’80s sitcoms shares its names with a TV game show that aired in the ’50s? | WHO’S THE BOSS? |
| Which of these popular “family” sitcoms debuted on TV the earliest? | ALL IN THE FAMILY |
| Which of these poultry-peddling fast food chains is famous for always being closed on Sundays? | CHICK FIL A |
| Which of these precious metals is a form of resin? | AMBER |
| Which of these prefixes literally means “occurring together”? | SYNCHRO- |
| Which of these pro baseball teams fittingly plays its home games in a stadium named for a beer company? | MILWAUKEE BREWERS |
| Which of these produce items is known for having high levels of lycopene? | TOMATOES |
| Which of these products comes in a “pure cornstarch” variety? | BABY POWDER |
| Which of these professional sports leagues does not include a team from Canada? | NFL |
| Which of these prominent political surnames is also the name of a Japanese town that lies west of Tokyo? | OBAMA |
| Which of these proverbs has the same meaning as “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”? | A STITCH IN TIME SAVES NINE |
| Which of these psychology terms comes from a Greek verb meaning “to purge”? | CATHARSIS |
| Which of these Radio Hall of Fame inductees is nicknamed “King of the Countdowns”? | CASEY KASEM |
| Which of these real-life figures of antiquity was renowned above all for his fabulous wealth? | CROESUS |
| Which of these reality shows is hosted by visual effects experts Jamie Hynamen and Adam Savage? | MYTHBUSTERS |
| Which of these relatives of former First Daughter Jenna Bush are named “Barbara?” | HER SISTER AND GRANDMOTHER |
| Which of these retail chains is named for a prudish English queen? | VICTORIA’S SECRET |
| Which of these retailers claim to be the most recognized name in “plus-size” clothing? | LANE BRYANT |
| Which of these rhymes correctly reminds you how to identify and avoid poison ivy? | LEAVES OF 3, LET IT BE |
| Which of these rhyming pairs of words are both synonyms for “complain”? | HARP AND CARP |
| Which of these rituals traditionally takes place at an African-American wedding? | JUMPING OVER A BROOM |
| Which of these rocks is known for its ability to produce sparks when it is struck with steel? | FLINT |
| Which of these rodents are known for collecting bright, shiny objects and taking them to their nests? | PACKRATS |
| Which of these S&P credit ratings would most strongly suggest that a company is a good investment? | AAA |
| Which of these sassy phrases is not also the title of a film featuring Diane Keaton? | YOU CAN SAY THAT AGAIN |
| Which of these schools features a famous Rotunda that is a half-scale version of the Pantheon in Rome? | UNIV OF VA |
| Which of these scientific units is named in honor of the inventor of the telephone? | DECIBEL |
| Which of these scientists made his most famous discoveries while working with pea plants? | GREGOR MENDEL |
| Which of these sea creatures can be classified as a pinniped? | SEAL |
| Which of these Sesame Street characters is known for referring to himself in third person? | ELMO |
| Which of these sets of celebrity siblings are professional football players? | MANNING BROTHERS |
| Which of these Shakespeare characters is guilty of regicide? | MACBETH |
| Which of these sheet music notations directs a musician to play “lovingly”? | AMOROSO |
| Which of these shoe companies shares its name with a type of antelopes? | REEBOK |
| Which of these shoe styles traditionally has soles made of rope? | ESPADRILLES |
| Which of these sides of a standard six-sided die does not have a dot located directly in the middle? | 4 |
| Which of these signs of the zodiac is traditionally symbolized by a person and not an animal? | VIRGO |
| Which of these singers could sing “EIEIO” if she sang only the vowels in her name in a row? | CELINE DION |
| Which of these singers could sing “EIEIO” if she sang only the vowels in her name in a row? | CELINE DION |
| Which of these singers had a hit Top 40 song with a title that begins with the letter X? | LINDA PONSTADT |
| Which of these singers had a Top 40 song with a title that begins with the letter “X”? | OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN |
| Which of these slang phrases means roughly the same thing as “put the pedal to the metal”? | BURN RUBBER |
| Which of these slang phrases means “to contribute money to a special collection”? | FEED THE KITTY |
| Which of these slang terms is defined out west as “an urban easterner who vacations on a ranch?” | DUDE |
| Which of these slang terms is defined out West as “an urban Easterner who vacations on a ranch”? | DUDE |
| Which of these snack brands has a name that was inspired by a First Lady? | DOLLY MADISON |
| Which of these snack food brands has a mascot named “Finn” who,for some reason,wears sunglasses? | GOLDFISH |
| Which of these songs by the Beatles contains three different pronouns in its title? | I ME MINE |
| Which of these soon-to-be stars did not appear in the 1983 movie “The Outsiders?” | KEIFER SUTHERLAND |
| Which of these sources of light can be categorized as phosphorescent? | GLOW-IN-THE-DARK STICKER |
| Which of these Southern cities shares its name with a dance that was wildly popular in the 1920s? | CHARLESTON |
| Which of these Spanish phrases is often used to help make a person feel comfortable in your home? | MI CASA ES SU CASA |
| Which of these sports has a “shot clock” that gives players 24 seconds to try to score? | BASKETBALL |
| Which of these sports stars was not in the top 5 of Sports Illustrated’s 2010 list of highest-earning athletes? | PEYTON MANNING |
| Which of these stars is not among the few to have won an Emmy, Oscar, Grammy, and Tony? | JULIE ANDREWS |
| Which of these state capitals is closest to the Mexican border? | PHOENIX |
| Which of these statements is true regarding Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris wines? | THEY ARE BOTH WHITE |
| Which of these states has a postal abbreviation that is also a commonly used exclamation? | OHIO |
| Which of these states is longer from east to west than it is from north to south? | NEBRASKA |
| Which of these states is longer from east to west than it is from north to south? | NEBRASKA |
| Which of these states is often referred to in the media as a “flyover state”? | KANSAS |
| Which of these states shares a border with more than two other U.S. states? | MICHIGAN |
| Which of these Steven Seagal movie titles does not begin with a preposition? | HARD TO KILL |
| Which of these stringed instruments often has over forty-five strings? | HARP |
| Which of these stunning natural landmarks inspired the composition of “America The Beautiful”? | PIKES PEAK |
| Which of these substances,if subjected to enough heat and pressure,could theoretically be turned into a diamond? | PENCIL GRAPHITE |
| Which of these suffixes appears in the names of two U.S. state capitals? | -POLIS *CORRECT* |
| Which of these superstar superheroes,when properly spelled,has a hyphen before the “man”? | SPIDERMAN |
| Which of these tabloid mainstays is a mom to a young son named “Jayden James”? | BRITNEY SPEARS |
| Which of these talk shows is not considered a spin-off of “The Oprah Winfrey Show”? | THE WENDY WILLIAMS SHOW |
| Which of these technological advancements was not invented by Benjamin Franklin? | ELEVATOR |
| Which of these television networks bills itself with the punny slogan “Positively Entertaining”? | ION *CORRECT* |
| Which of these terms derives from early film shorts that often ended with its female characters in perilous situations? | CLIFFHANGER |
| Which of these terms for a writing implement is actually a brandname trademarked in 1957? | MAGIC MARKER |
| Which of these terms is often used to refer to the generation of Americans born between 1978 and 1989? | MILLENNIALS |
| Which of these terms is commonly used to describe a group of locusts? | PLAGUE |
| Which of these terms is often used to describe radio static or the humm of a fan? | WHITE NOISE |
| Which of these terms is the apt name of one of the most common causes of the common cold? | RHINOVIRUS |
| Which of these terms is used to refer to things that are suitable for either gender? | UNISEX |
| Which of these terms of endearment are repeated throughout the Motown classic “I Can’t Help Myself”? | SUGAR PIE,HONEY BUNCH |
| Which of these terms refers to a psychic entertainer who specializes in manipulating people’s minds? | MENTALIST |
| Which of these Texan city names is Spanish for “yellow”? | AMARILLO |
| Which of these Texan city names is Spanish for “yellow”? | AMARILLO |
| Which of these Texas city names can be spelled by writing three well-known musical syllables? | LAREDO |
| Which of these theme restaurants typically features simulated thunderstorms and animatronic gorillas? | RAINFOREST CAFE |
| Which of these things found in nature are often classified as “angiosperms” or “gymnosperms?” | PLANTS |
| Which of these title characters rarely talks? | MR BEAN |
| Which of these Tom Cruise movies is technically a sequel? | THE COLOR OF MONEY |
| Which of these Toyota models shares its name with the 3rd largest city in the state of Washington? | TACOMA |
| Which of these trademarked kitchen products is a form of acrylic? | CORIAN |
| Which of these traffic signs is in the shape of a polygon with the most sides? | STOP |
| Which of these trees secretes a thick,sticky substance called pitch? | PINE |
| Which of these tropical locales is not mentioned in the Beach Boys hit song “Kokomo”? | BARBADOS |
| Which of these TV characters commonly buzzed friends into his home using a two-way intercom? | JERRY SEINFELD |
| Which of these TV comedies popularized the catch phrase “That’s what she said”? | THE OFFICE |
| Which of these TV dramas is credited with inventing the jokey holiday tradition known as “Chrismukkah”? | THE O.C. |
| Which of these TV personalities is a former fashion model,who once spent a summer modeling for Chanel? | MARTHA STEWART |
| Which of these TV series titles contains a superlative adjective? | THE BIGGEST LOSER |
| Which of these TV show ratings denotes programming intended specifically for viewers seventeen and older? | TV-MA |
| Which of these TV show titles contains an ampersand? | LAW & ORDER |
| Which of these TV show titles is a synonym for “happiness”? | GLEE |
| Which of these TV shows typically concluded with its main character typing an entry into his computer diary? | DOOGIE HOWSER, M.D. |
| Which of these TV sitcoms features a pesky uber-geek whose signature catch-phrase is “Did I do that?” | FAMILY MATTERS |
| Which of these types of jewelry in standard sizes known as “opera,” “princess” and “choker”? | NECKLACE |
| Which of these types of shower takes place in outer space and is not a weather phenomenon? | METEOR SHOWER |
| Which of these U.S. banknotes features a portrait of a man who is bearded? | $50 |
| Which of these U.S. cities is located in a tri-state region known as “Ark-La-Tex”? | SHREVEPORT |
| Which of these U.S. cities is located in the tri-state region known as “Ark-la-Tx”? | SHREVEPORT |
| Which of these U.S. cities is named after an ancient Greek city, not a Native American tribe? | SYRACUSE |
| Which of these U.S. cities is primarily serviced by a major airport named for jazz great Louis Armstrong? | NEW ORLEANS |
| Which of these U.S. cities is situated northeast of Denver, CO? | MINNEAPOLIS |
| Which of these U.S. cities is west of the Mississippi River? | LITTLE ROCK,AR |
| Which of these U.S. cities’ social elite were commonly known as “brahmins” in the 19th century? | BOSTON |
| Which of these U.S. corporations has thousands of employees that are members of the UAW? | GENERAL MOTORS |
| Which of these U.S. national parks lies across the Continental Divide? | ROCKY MOUNTAIN |
| Which of these U.S. presidents does not have a state capital named after him? | GROVER CLEVELAND |
| Which of these U.S. presidents has a middle name that was the last name of another U.S. president? | RONALD REAGAN |
| Which of these U.S. states has a capital city whose name features an adjective? | ARKANSAS |
| Which of these U.S. states has a postal abbreviation whose letters are not in alphabetical order? | NEW MEXICO |
| Which of these U.S. states have postal abbreviations that contain the same two letters? | ALABAMA AND LOUISIANA |
| Which of these U.S. states is home to the Chocolate Mountains, rumored to contain vast amounts of gold? | CALIFORNIA |
| Which of these U.S. states is located east and not west of the Mississippi River? | ILLINOIS |
| Which of these U.S. states is located entirely in the Eastern time zone? | OHIO |
| Which of these units of measurement comes in standard “statute” and slightly longer “nautical” versions? | MILE |
| Which of these vegetables is actually a miniature variety of cabbage? | BRUSSELS SPROUTS |
| Which of these vegetables is also known as the “Mexican turnip”? | JICAMA |
| Which of these vegetables is commonly referred to as a “spring onion” or “green onion”? | SCALLION |
| Which of these vehicles often lacks handlebars? | UNICYCLE |
| Which of these verbs has a past tense form that is also a word for a type of woman’s shoulder scarf? | STEAL |
| Which of these wars took place during the nineteenth century? | U.S. CIVIL WAR |
| Which of these was not a member of the original cast of “Saturday Night Live”? | BILL MURRAY |
| Which of these web sites requires visitors to give a DOB before entering? | GREYGOOSE |
| Which of these websites features often-annoying pop-up text balloons officially dubbed “Annotations”? | YOUTUBE |
| Which of these websites is not about a Founding Father, but the home page of a major insurance company? | JOHNHANCOCK.COM |
| Which of these well-known nicknames is not commonly used to refer to a former U.S. President? | THE DONALD |
| Which of these well-known nursery rhymes prominently features an insect? | LITTLE MISS MUFFET |
| Which of these well-known songs is an example of a sea chanty? | BLOW THE MAN DOWN |
| Which of these well-known TV dads was played by an actor who had the same first name as his character? | TONY MICELLI |
| Which of these winged creatures is not featured in the U.S. postal stamp series “Pollination”? | EAGLE |
| Which of these women has never been married to Tom Cruise? | Nicole Kidman |
| Which of these women helped created the “Parental Advisory Labels” found on albums with explicit content? | TIPPER GORE |
| Which of these words comes from a Latin term meaning, “almost an island”? | PENINSULA |
| Which of these words contains an umlaut? | DOPPELGANGER |
| Which of these words contains an umlaut? | DOPPELGANGER |
| Which of these words derives from the belief that mental illness is influenced by the moon? | LUNATIC |
| Which of these words does not form an English word when the suffix “-ster” is added to it? | PUSH |
| Which of these words features all five vowels in alphabetical order? | FACETIOUS |
| Which of these words features four consecutive letters in alphabetical order? | UNDERSTUDY |
| Which of these words features four consecutive letters in alphabetical order? | UNDERSTUDY |
| Which of these words features the chemical symbols for sulfur, gold, and sodium? | SAUNA |
| Which of these words is a fancier way of saying a “lie”? | MENDACITY |
| Which of these words is derived from the popular name of a notorious London mental institution? | BEDLAM |
| Which of these words is derived from two Greek roots meaning “self” and “write”? | AUTOGRAPH |
| Which of these words is often seen on Nintendo’s Web site,but never in Merriam-Webster’s dictionary? | WII |
| Which of these words means both “to stick together” and “to split apart”? | CLEAVE |
| Which of these words means “dramatic” or “theatrical?” | HISTRIONIC |
| Which of these words once referred to hoods worn by French nobles? | CHAPERONE |
| Which of these world leaders is a graduate of the University of Leipzig? | ANGELA MERKEL |
| Which of these would be an appropriate response to the Spanish question “Que tal?” | MUY BIEN |
| Which of these would be an appropriate response to the Spanish question “Que tal”? | MUY BIEN |
| Which of these years will be a leap year? | 2012 |
| Which of these ’80s movies did not star both “Coreys,” Haim and Feldman? | LUCAS |
| Which of these ’80s sitcoms did not feature a live-in housekeeper as one of its main characters? | GROWING PAINS |
| Which of these ’90s movies shares a main character with the best-selling novel “Hannibal Rising”? | THE SILENCE OF LAMBS |
| Which of these ’90s romantic comedies did not star Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan? | FRENCH KISS |
| Which of these “colorful” characters does not appear in the 1992 movie “Reservoir Dogs”? | MR.GREEN |
| Which of these “old” cities shares its name with a popular brand of Mexican food products? | OLD EL PASO |
| Which of these “Real Housewives” installments was canceled after only one season? | WASHINGTON,D.C. |
| Which pair of Santa’s reindeer derive their names from the German words for “thunder” and “lightning,” respectively? | DONNER AND BLITZEN |
| Which planet is often called the earth’s twin because it is nearly the same size in diameter? | VENUS |
| Which popular reality show is based out of the island town Unalaska,Alaska,better known as “Dutch Harbor”? | DEADLIEST CATCH |
| Which retailer donates 5 percent of its income–about $3 million per week–to community outreach programs? | TARGET |
| Which sports position is assessed using a “passer rating” that incorporates “completion percentage” and “yards per attempt”? | QUARTERBACK |
| Which treat was the indirect result of a failed attempt by its inventor to make synthetic rubber? | CHEWING GUM |
| Which type of nut puts the “rocks” in Haagen-Dazs’ Rocky Road ice cream? | ALMONDS |
| Which writer captured the essence of Transcendentalism thinking with an 1841 essay that advised, “Trust thyself”? | RALPH WALDO EMERSON |
| Which “Dancing With the Stars” professional shares their name with a well-known brand of vodka? | KARINA SMIRNOFF |
| Which “Desperate Housewives'” actress’s first name is also a noun meaning “happiness”? | FELICITY HUFFMAN |
| While a fisherman hauls in the catch, what is the name for the person who sells it? | FISHMONGER |
| While campaigning,what U.S. president appeared on “Laugh-In,” delivering a deadpan “Sock It To Me?” | RICHARD NIXON |
| While First Lady,Nancy Reagan regularly enlisted the help of Joan Quigley,a San Francisco what? | ASTROLOGER |
| While in office,which of these U.S. presidents donated his entire salary to charity? | JOHN F. KENNEDY |
| While Johnny Cash famously sang about “A Boy Named Sue,” what oldie features a lyric about “a gal named Sue”? | TUTTI FRUTTI |
| While on the job,which of these sports stars often uses a black finish Louisville Slugger C271? | ALEX RODRIGUEZ |
| Who are the three “Heathers” in the cult 1989 movie of the same name? | HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS |
| Who are “The Twitter Guys”? | EVAN WILLIAMS & BIZ STONE |
| Who created the SNL character Sally O’Malley,a 50 year-old who loves to “kick,stretch and kick!”? | MOLLY SHANNON |
| Who designed the famous black and red dress worn by Michelle Obama the night of the 2008 election? | NARCISCO RODRIGUEZ |
| Who designed the iconic pink suit worn by Jackie Kennedy the day of her husband’s assassination? | COCO CHANEL |
| Who holds the record for the longest Senate speech, spending 24 hrs attacking a famous Civil Rights bill? | STROM THURMOND |
| Who holds the record for the longest Senate speech,spending 24 hours attacking a famous civil rights bill? | STROM THURMOND |
| Who is Alberto Contador? | 2010 TOUR DE FRANCE WINNER |
| Who is Berry Gordy, Jr.? | MOTOWN RECORDS FOUNDER |
| Who is credited with the memorable quip “In the future,everyone will be world-famous for fifteen minutes”? | ANDY WARHOL |
| Who is Curtis Stone? | AN AUSTRIAN CELEBRITY CHEF |
| Who is Dr. Egon Spendler?` | HARRY RAMIS IN “GHOSTBUSTERS” |
| Who is Laurence Tureaud? | MR. T |
| Who is Mario Lavandeira? | GOSSIP BLOGGER PEREZ HILTON |
| Who is Marshal Bruce Mathers III? | RAP STAR EMINEM |
| Who is Marshall Bruce Mathers III? | RAP STAR EMINEM |
| Who is Michael Buble? | GRAMMY-WINNING SINGER |
| Who is Reginald Dwight? | ELTON JOHN |
| Who is Rick Rubin? | MUSIC PRODUCER |
| Who is Rick Rubin? | MUSIC PRODUCER |
| Who is the only person currently featured on the front of U.S. paper currency whose portrait faces the observer’s left? | ALEXANDER HAMILTON |
| Who is the only person who has won Emmys for both Lead Actress in a Drama and Lead Actress in a Comedy? | EDIE FALCO |
| Who is the only U.S. president in history to serve two nonconsecutive terms? | GROVER CLEVELAND |
| Who is the youngest justice currently sitting on the U.S. Supreme Court? | ELENA KAGAN |
| Who once referred to her parents’ love triangle as the Brad Pitt/JenniferAniston/Angelina Jolie of their day? | CARRIE FISHER |
| Who penned the 2008 memoir “Here’s the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice”? | MAUREEN MCCORMICK |
| Who was both the last U.S. president of the 19th century and the first U.S. president of the 20th century? | WILLIAM MCKINLEY |
| Who was David Letterman’s first guest on NBC in 1982 and again on CBS in 1993? | BILL MURRAY |
| Who was president of the Soviet Union when it formally dissolved in 1991? | MIKHAIL GORBACHEV |
| Who was president when CNN debuted “Larry King Live,” which ended its 25-year run in 2010? | RONALD REAGAN |
| Who was sworn in as a Supreme Court justice13 years after winning “Brown v. Board of Education”? | THURGOOD MARSHALL |
| Who wrote the famous poem that begins, “A thing of beauty is a joy forever”? | JOHN KEATS |
| Whose famous World Series walk-off home run inspired Jack Buck’s classic line, “I don’t believe what I just saw”? | KIRK GIBSON |
| Whose NY Times obituary noted that “his fashion and portrait photographs helped define America’s image of style”? | RICHARD AVEDON |
| Whose work on sound recordings earned him a spot in the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2004? | RAY DOLBY |
| Why do old newspapers turn yellow? | BECAUSE OF OXIDATION |
| Why is there a brass ring embedded in the middle of 8th Street in the town of Manitowoc,Wisconsin? | SPUTNIK CRASHED THERE |
| Winner of seventeen James Beard awards, “Saveur” magazine primarily covers what topic? | CUISINE |
| With 21 states,what letter is by far the most common one found at the end of the names of the U.S. states? | A *CORRECT* |
| With a career that spans over fifty years,singer Joan Baez is known as “The Queen of” what? | FOLK |
| With a diet that includes gibbons and macaques, clouded leopards are native to what part of the world? | SOUTHEAST ASIA |
| With a traditional French manicure, a person’s nails receive which of these treatments? | WHITE POLISH AT THE TIPS |
| With a wider wingspan than Air Force One, what country’s leader flies in an airbus dubbed “Air Sarko One”? | FRANCE |
| With an alien hero sent to earth as an infant, the 2010 film “Megamind” shares a setup with what other movie? | SUPERMAN |
| With Dana Andrews as Lt. Ted Stryker,the 1957 film “Zero Hour!” served as the basis for what movie spoof? | AIRPLANE! |
| With handles shaped like bunny ears, the Rabbit is a popular high-end version of what kitchen utensil? | CORKSCREW |
| With just 100 calories per serving,VitaTops are a snack food that are simply the “tops” of what treat? | MUFFINS |
| With lyrical answers like “Shave his belly with a rusty razor,” an old song asks “What shall we do with” whom? | A DRUNKEN SAILOR |
| With music by Burt Bacharach,what Broadway musical is based on the 1960 film “The Apartment”? | PROMISES,PROMISES |
| With one degree equaling one gram of sucrose,the Brix scale can be used to measure what aspect of a food? | ITS SWEETNESS |
| With only a 345-foot difference between its highest and lowest points,what is the flattest U.S. state? | FLORIDA |
| With over fifty mountain peeks exceeding 14,000 feet, what U.S. state has the most “fourteeners”? | COLORADO |
| With Pluto being labeled a “dwarf planet” in 2006, what is now the smallest planet in our solar system? | MERCURY |
| With Pluto reclassified as a “dwarf planet,” what planet in our solar system is now farthest from the Sun? | NEPTUNE |
| With roughly 1 in 10 companies giving employees the day off,what is the least-observed major U.S. holiday? | COLUMBUS DAY |
| With roughly 8000 residents, what is the smallest state capital in the United States? | MONTPELIER VT |
| With the help of Martin Luther,the 16th-century Reformation began as a movement to reform what? | ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH |
| With white sand offsetting dark,peaty water,Ireland’s Lough Tay is a body of water often referred to as what? | GUINNESS LAKE |
| Women currently make up what fraction of the Supreme Court? | 1/3/2012 |
| Woodward and Bernstein,the journalists who first broke the Watergate Scandal,have what first names? | BOB AND CARL |
| Worn bindings and missing dust jackets are common problems that can devalue what collectibles? | BOOKS |
| Wrestler and actor Andre the Giant’s unusual height was caused by a rare defect in what gland? | PITUITARY |
| Written by the British group Psapp, “Cosy in the Rocket” is the theme song to what long-running TV drama? | GREY’S ANATOMY |
| Written circa 340 BC,Aristotle’s work “Meteorologica” largely examines which of these subjects? | WEATHER |
| Years before his brief marriage to Renee Zellweger,what country crooner had a hit with the song “You Had Me from Hello”? | KENNY CHESNEY |
| Years before starring in the movie “Enchanted,” what actress worked briefly as a Hooters waitress? | AMY ADAMS |
| “1 Radioactive Bite,8 Legs and 183 Previews” was the title of a 2011 review for what Broadway musical? | SPIDER MAN:TURN OFF THE DARK |
| “A crate is hidden away in a large government warehouse” describes the end of what adventure film? | RAIDERS OF THE LAST ARK |
| “A is for Amy,who fell down the stairs,” is a quote from a book by what macabre writer-illustrator? | EDWARD GOREY |
| “Across the Universe” is 2007 film that showcases the music of what legendary group? | THE BEATLES |
| “Aggies,Immies,Shooters,and Swirls” is the title of a coffee table book devoted to what children’s game? | MARBLES |
| “American Idol” judge Randy Jackson got his big break playing what instrument for the rock band Journey? | BASS GUITAR |
| “Ariel’s Beginning” is the sub-title of a 2008 straight-to-DVD prequel of what animated Disney movie? | THE LITTLE MERMAID |
| “As far back as I can remember,I always wanted to be a gangster,” is heard near the start of what Scorsese film? | GOODFELLAS |
| “As-Salaam Alaikum,” which means “peace be unto you,” is a traditional greeting among whom? | MUSLIMS |
| “Avoid Missing Ball for High Score” are the complete instructions for what classic video game? | PONG |
| “Believe the legend.Beware the Wolf” is an apt tagline for a 2011 film featuring what fairy tale protagonist? | LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD |
| “Big Sky Country” is a popular nickname for what U.S. state? | MONTANA |
| “Boffo” and “whammo” are two examples of the distinctive slang of what trade magazine? | VARIETY |
| “Born” in 1938, what cartoon icon was inspired by a fleet-footed Disney critter named Max Hare? | BUGS BUNNY |
| “Buddha” is an ancient Sanskrit word meaning what? | ENLIGHTENED ONE |
| “Calculus” is another name for what dental problem? | TARTAR |
| “Cash for Clunkers” was a government program that encouraged Americans to switch to more efficient what? | CARS |
| “Cerebro” is the Spanish word for what organ in the human body? | BRAIN |
| “Check the neck” is common advice given to those evaluating the ripeness of what fruit? | PEAR |
| “Circumaural” and “supra-aural” are two common styles of what tech gadget? | HEADPHONES |
| “Citizen Cake,” a popular bakery in San Francisco,derives its name from a classic film directed by whom? | ORSON WELLES |
| “Coaches and assistant coaches must wear a sport coat or suit coat” is an official rule in what pro sport? | NBA |
| “Control +C then Control+V” is a computer keyboard shortcut combination commonly known as what? | COPY & PASTE |
| “Cooties” is a slang word for what insects? | LICE |
| “Cowbell Sketch” and “A View To a Kill” are two listings in the index of a book titled what? | CHRISTOPHER WALKEN A TO Z |
| “Cowboys and Indians” magazine once described what singer as “part cowboy, part Indian, all icon”? | WILLIE NELSON |
| “Cryptophasia” is a fancy term for the made-up language that sometime develops between what? | TWINS |
| “Daniel” and “Sweep the Leg” are two songs inspired by what ’80s teen flick? | THE KARATE KID |
| “Dead-tree version” is slang for a document that is what? | PRINTED ON PAPER |
| “Do a good turn daily” is the official slogan of which of these do-good organizations? | BOY SCOUTS |
| “Do I have to remove my shoes?” is a section found on what government agency’s website? | TSA |
| “Don’t Be Evil” is the unofficial corporate motto of what Internet giant? | GOOGLE |
| “Drink, ye harpooners!” is a line from what classic novel? | MOBY-DICK |
| “EE” is an academic course of study that stands for “electrical” what? | ENGINEERING |
| “Egad!” is an old-fashioned term whose meaning is roughly equivalent to what texting shorthand? | OMG |
| “Eight plus danger-packed days” describes the 2010 DVD box set of the entire run of what TV series? | 24 |
| “Enriched flour” is flour that has which of the following added to it? | VITAMINS |
| “Erstwhile” is a fancy word for what adjective? | FORMER |
| “Estrella de mar” is the Spanish term for what ocean creature? | STARFISH |
| “Fair and Balanced” is the trademarked slogan of which of these cable news networks? | FOX NEWS |
| “Fierce,” “ferosh,” and “hot tranny mess” are all catchphrases coined by what popular reality star? | CHRISTIAN SIRIANO |
| “Final Fantasy” is a popular series of video games that are classified as RPG’s, or what kind of “games”? | ROLE-PLAYING |
| “Five and a half” is the self-described age of what classic comic strip character? | DENNIS THE MENACE |
| “Flyg,fula fluga,flyg!Och den fula flugen flog” is a tongue twister about an ugly fly in what language? | SWEDISH |
| “For Audrey” is a shade of blue nail polish that pays tribute to what classic Audrey Hepburn film? | BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S |
| “Forget You” is the title of the cleaned up radio version of a popular 2010 expletive-filled song by whom? | CEE LO GREEN |
| “Fork-split and gently pull apart” are common instructions for preparing what type of food? | ENGLISH MUFFINS |
| “God is dead” is a widely quoted line taken from the works of what famous philosopher? | FRIEDERICH NIETSZCHE |
| “Ground Ball Grape,” “Wild Pitch Watermelon” and “Swingin’ Sour Apple” are all flavors of what brand of gum? | BIG LEAGUE CHEW |
| “Handheld collapsible canopy” is a very brief definition of which of these words? | UMBRELLA |
| “He floats through the air with the greatest of ease” is a familiar lyric about what kind of circus performer? | TRAPEZE ARTIST |
| “He is a very good little elephant” is a line in the popular child’s tale “A Story of” who? | BABAR |
| “Hell’s Kitchen,” “Kitchen Nightmares,” and “MasterChef” are reality shows hosted by what hot-tempered chef? | GORDON RAMSAY |
| “Help you I can” is an example of what Star Wars character’s famously “inverted manner of speaking”? | YODA |
| “Heteropaternal superfecundation” is the technical term to describe twins who have what? | DIFFERENT FATHERS |
| “He’s got crazy flipper fingers” and “Never tilts at all” are lyrics from a 1969 song by The Who titled what? | PINBALL WIZARD |
| “Hold Me Closer,Tony Danza,” a 2007 book about misheard song lyrics,references a song by whom? | ELTON JOHN |
| “Home Alone” director Christopher Columbus has a production company that is aptly named for what year? | 1492 |
| “Honolulu” is a Hawaiian word meaning what? | PROTECTED BAY |
| “I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant” was allegedly said after a famous attack during what war? | WORLD WAR II |
| “I Feel Pretty,” “America,” and “Tonight” are all songs featured in what classic musical? | WEST SIDE STORY |
| “Imagine me and you,I do/I think about you day and night,it’s only right” are lyrics to a 1967 song by what group? | THE TURTLES |
| “Ionization chamber” and “photoelectric” are the two most common types of what household device? | SMOKE DETECTOR |
| “It is better to have 100 friends than 100 rubles” is a proverb in what country? | RUSSIA |
| “It’s like rain on your wedding day” is a lyric from a 1995 Alanis Morissette hit with what title? | IRONIC |
| “I’m Alright,” a 1980 hit by Kenny Loggins,is the opening theme song of what popular comedy? | CADDYSHACK |
| “I’m so hungry I could eat a horse!” is a well-known example of what commonly used literacy device? | HYPERBOLE |
| “Jenny dies from an incurable disease” spoils the ending of not only “Forrest Gump” but what other film? | LOVE STORY |
| “Kim” and “Park are two of the most common family names in which of these Asian countries? | SOUTH KOREA |
| “Kitchen Confidential” is a best-selling memoir by what celebrity chef? | ANTHONY BOURDAIN |
| “Knobby’s Quest” is a video game based on what classic children’s toy? | ETCH A SKETCH |
| “K” is the chemical symbol for what element? | POTASSIUM |
| “Lands End,” a mansion in Long Island built in 1902, is said to have inspired a fancy home in what classic novel? | THE GREAT GATSBY |
| “Laryngeal prominence” is the scientific term for what part of the human body? | ADAM’S APPLE |
| “Love and Glamour” is the name of Jennifer Lopez’s sixteenth what? | PERFUME |
| “Love and Light” is the name of Jennifer Lopez’s seventeenth what? | PERFUME |
| “Mahalo” is a commonly used Hawaiian word that means what? | THANK YOU |
| “Maximum Angle of Stability of a Wet Granular Pile” is a published physics study on how to build the perfect what? | SAND CASTLE |
| “May I have a large container of coffee?” is a popular mnemonic for remembering what? | DIGITS OF PI |
| “Mendicant” is a fancy word for what type of person? | BEGGAR |
| “Molly Pitcher” was so named because she brought water to soldiers on the battlefield during what war? | AMERICAN REVOLUTION |
| “Never do today what you can put off until tomorrow” would be an apt motto for which of these people? | PROCRASTINATOR |
| “New Amerykah” is the title of a 2008 R&B album by an artist with what last name? | BADU |
| “Not Really a Waitress”,OPI is a leading brand of what? | NAIL POLISH |
| “Nowhere Boy” is a 2009 biopic about what legendary musician? | JOHN LENNON |
| “One can fly and the other cannot” is one way of describing a key difference between which of these animals? | PENGUINS AND PUFFINS |
| “One husband, two kids…and multiple personalities” is the apt tagline for what showtime series? | UNITED STATES OF TARA |
| “Parting is such sweet sorrow” is a line from Shakespeare that offers an example of what literary device? | OXYMORON |
| “Patient has some ribs to spare,take out a couple,but use care” is an instruction in what classic game? | OPERATION |
| “Pineapple shrimp, and lemon shrimp, coconut shrimp, pepper shrimp” is a line from what hit film? | FOREST GUMP |
| “Pink Panther” refers to a what? | DIAMOND |
| “Pinoy Idol” and “Pinoy Big Brother” are what country’s version of the popular reality shows? | THE PHILLIPPINES |
| “Popping” and “locking” are moves associated with what style of dance? | BREAKDANCING |
| “Potent potable” is a fancy phrase that refers to which of the following? | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES |
| “Practice” is the answer to an old joke that asks, “How do you get to” what New York City landmark? | CARNEGIE HALL |
| “Publish or perish” is a rule usually said to apply to the careers of what professionals? | PROFESSORS |
| “Quit your jibba jabba!” and “Shut up,fool!” are two phrases that can be played on a novelty toy called what? | MR.T IN YOUR POCKET |
| “Rabbit ears” are a device once commonly used to help improve which of the following? | TV RECEPTION |
| “Rango,” the title character in a 2011 animated movie voiced by Johnny Depp,is what kind of desert creature? | CHAMELEON |
| “Rebound tumbling” is another name for what? | TRAMPOLINING |
| “Red Shirt”, a term for a minor TV character doomed to be killed off quickly,derives from what classic show? | STAR TREK |
| “Reiki” is a type of what? | ENERGY HEALING |
| “Rocky Top” is one of the official songs of what state? | TENNESSEE |
| “Runaway,” a sprawling 35-minute musical film by Kanye West,prominently features what performers? | BALLERINAS |
| “Saltimbocca,” the name of a flavorful Italian veal dish, means what in English? | JUMP IN THE MOUTH |
| “Samuel Spade’s jaw was long and bony” is the first line of what famous detective novel? | THE MALTESE FALCON |
| “Sawing logs” is a slang expression often used to describe someone who is doing what? | SNORING |
| “Schmaltzy,” meaning “overly sentimental,” comes from a Yiddish word for what? | CHICKEN FAT |
| “Scuse me while I kiss this guy” is an often misheard lyric in a song by what classic rock guitarist? | JIMI HENDRIX |
| “Senseless in Seattle” and “The Da Vinci Coma” are Mad Magazine spoofs of movies starring what actor? | TOM HANKS |
| “Sherri Shepherd Wants to Make Whoopee” was a 2010 headline about the comedian hosting what game show? | THE NEWLYWED GAME |
| “Sixteen coaches long” is a lyric in an Elvis Presley song titled what? | MYSTERY TRAIN |
| “Slider” is a common slang term for a miniature version of which of these foods? | HAMBURGERS |
| “Snatiation” is a tongue-in-cheek term that refers to a bout of uncontrallable sneezing brought on by what? | A FULL STOMACH |
| “Someone left the cake out in the rain” is a lyric from what often-ridiculed pop song? | MACARTHUR PARK |
| “Spin Cycle,” “Scary-Go-Round” and “Rib Rage” are all events on what hit TV game show? | WIPEOUT |
| “Stay Puft” is a brand of marshmallows inspired by what ’80s film? | GHOSTBUSTERS |
| “Stick-to-itiveness” is a folksy synonym for which of these words? | PERSEVERANCE |
| “Surfer dude feuds with teacher while teenage girl loses her innocence” summarizes what movie’s plot? | FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH |
| “Synchronicity”, the last studio album by The Police, shares its name with a theory put forward by whom? | CARL JUNG |
| “Systolic” and “diastolic” are medical terms that refer to what human vital sign? | BLOOD PRESSURE |
| “Take me down to the Paradise City,where the grass is green and the girls are pretty” are lyrics in an ’80s hit by whom? | GUNS N’ ROSES |
| “Team Edward or Team Jacob” is a passionate debate amongst readers of which of these authors? | STEPHENIE MEYER |
| “The Adventures of Trash Gordon” is a favorite bedtime story of what “Sesame Street’ character? | OSCAR |
| “The Blind Side” depicts the troubled adolescence of Michael Oher, a linebacker drafted by what NFL team in 2009? | BALTIMORE RAVENS |
| “The Boot” is the name of a popular website featuring inside information for fans of what music genre? | COUNTRY |
| “The Foie Gras Wars” is a 2009 book that features what type of animal on the cover? | DUCK |
| “The Lost Symbol” is the latest in a series of Dan Brown novels that center on what protagonist? | ROBERT LANGDON |
| “The Meltdown” and “Dawn of the Dinosaurs” are both apt subtitles of sequels to what animated film? | ICE AGE |
| “The Roaring Twenties” is a well-known nickname for a decade that coincided with what historic period? | THE JAZZ AGE |
| “The Wicker Man, the Weather Man, and the Family man” are all films starring what lead man? | NICOLAS CAGE |
| “The Widows Of Eastwick” is the follow-up novel to a 1984 work with which of these words in its title? | WITCHES |
| “There’s More Than Meets the Arch” is the former motto of what U.S. city? | ST LOUIS |
| “Thrombocyte” is another name for what common component of blood that aids in clotting? | PLATELET |
| “Ti amo” means “I love you” in what language? | ITALIAN |
| “Tip the pan slightly to ignite the rum” is an instruction in the recipe for which of these popular desserts? | BANANAS FOSTER |
| “Tippling” is an old-fashioned term for what unsavory behavior? | DRINKING ALCHOHOL |
| “To serve,not to be served” is the motto of what organization? | AARP *CORRECT* |
| “TomKitten” is a tabloid nickname for a celebrity kid with what first name? | SURI |
| “Top hat” and “junk shot” were two proposed,albeit bizarre-sounding,solutions for what 2010 crisis? | BP OIL SPILL |
| “Tramp Stamp” is a common slang term for a tattoo found where? | LOWER BACK |
| “Tramp Stamp” is a common slang term for a tattoo found where? | LOWER BACK |
| “Traveling” is a common violation in which of these sports? | BASKETBALL |
| “Two bufoons go to Aspen to return a woman’s purse” is the basic premise of what big-screen comedy? | DUMB AND DUMBER |
| “Two cows,make ’em cry” is diner slang for an order of two hamburgers topped with what? | ONIONS |
| “Two small antelopes can beat a big one” is a traditional proverb in which of these countries? | GHANA |
| “Uncap what’s inside” is the slogan of what popular office supply brand? | SHARPIE |
| “Ursus arctos horribilis” is the scientific name for what kind of bear? | GRIZZLY BEAR |
| “Violet Precipitation” could be an “alternate title” of a 1984 movie starring whom? | PRINCE |
| “What is…Cliff Clavin?” is the title of a classic “Cheers” episode in which Cliff appears on what TV show? | JEOPARDY! |
| “When the night has come / And the land is dark” are the first two lines in what classic 1961 song? | STAND BY ME |
| “Whew!” is an interjection often used to express which of these emotions? | RELIEF |
| “Who Do You Think You Are” is a question repeatedly posed to the “Mr” in what hit song? | MR. BIG STUFF |
| “World Without End” is the title of the 2007 follow-up to what author’s best-selling “Pillars of the Earth”? | KEN FOLLETT |
| “Yappy hours” are social events in which attendees are encouraged to bring their what? | DOGS |
| “You must have been something before electricity” is a playful jab at a person’s what? | AGE |
| “You probably think this song is about you” is a famously caustic lyric from what hit song? | YOU’RE SO VAIN |
| “You take the high road and I’ll take the low road” is a line from a traditional song of what people? | SCOTTISH |
| “Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries” is a bizarre insult from what funny film? | MONTY PYTHON & THE HOLY GRAIL |
| On an Italian restaurant menu,which of these dishes would typically be listed under the heading “Zuppa”? | MINESTRONE |
| Which of these body parts is not normally treated by an otolaryngologist? | EYE |
| Which of these body parts is not normally treated by an otolaryngologist? | EYE |
| Which of these bottled water brands is produced by the makers of Coca-Cola? | DASANI |
| Which of these Brady Bunch episode titles is also the title of a 1974 Martin Scorsese film? | ALICE DOESN’T LIVE HERE ANYMORE |
| Which of these branches of mathematics would a student most likely learn first? | ARITHMETIC |
| Which of these branches of the Armed Forces operates F-16s? | AIR FORCE |
| Which of these brand names features two misspelled words? | REDDI-WIP |
| Which of these brave actresses appeared in a 2006 movie in which her head was shaved on screen? | NATALIE PORTMAN |
| Which of these breeds of dogs takes it name from the region in Germany where it was originally bred? | WEIMARANER |
| Which of these Broadway musicals was inspired by a famous painting? | SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE |
| Which of these cable networks focuses on music,not movies? | CMT |
| Which of these cable pundits is known for using an old-fashioned chalkboard as a visual aid? | GLEN BECK |
| Which of these cable reality series is usually set nearest to the Arctic Circle? | ICE ROAD TRUCKERS |
| Which of these cable TV news hosts once served in Congress as a Florida Republican? | JOE SCARBOROUGH |
| Which of these California cities lays claim to the title “Capital of Silicon Valley”? | SAN JOSE |
| Which of these camera parts controls how much light passes through the lens? | APERTURE |
| Which of these candies typically comes in only two colors,pink and white? | GOOD & PLENTY |
| Which of these candy bars was once marked with the slogan “Two for me,none for you”? | TWIX |
| Which of these capital cities is not located in mainland Asia? | TOKYO |
| Which of these card games is also called “Memory”? | CONCENTRATION |
| Which of these cartoon characters is usually squinting? | MR.MAGOO |
| Which of these cartoon characters likely suffers from rhotacism,a speech disorder where R’s are pronounced like W’s? | ELMER FUDD |
| Which of these cartoon characters would best be described as a lothario? | PEPE LE PEW |
| Which of these celebrities is not mentioned in the lyrics of the 1998 Barenaked Ladies hit “One Week?” | MEG RYAN |
| Which of these celebrities was born in Cuba and not Puerto Rico? | GLORIA ESTEFAN |
| Which of these celebrity kids is the child of an Oscar-winning mother and a Grammy-winning father? | APPLE MARTIN |
| Which of these characteristics must be true about an Olympic-size pool? | 50 METERS LONG |
| Which of these characters appeared in the short-lived Broadway musical “Seussical”? | THE CAT IN THE HAT |
| Which of these characters from AFI’s list of the fifty greatest movie villains was an actual movie star? | JOAN CRAWFORD |
| Which of these characters from the original “Star Trek” TV series speaks with a Russian accent? | MR.CHEKOV |
| Which of these characters is from the 1978 movie “Grease” and not the 1988 movie “Hairspray?” | MARTY MARASCHINO |
| Which of these Charlie Chaplin movies was intended to make fun of Adolf Hitler? | THE GREAT DICTATOR |
| Which of these Charlie Chaplin movies was intended to make fun of Adolph Hitler? | THE GREAT DICTATOR |
| Which of these chart-topping albums was recorded by an “American Idol” champion? | SOME HEARTS |
| Which of these chart-topping albums was recorded by an “American Idol” champion? | SOME HEARTS |
| Which of these cheeses is commonly known in the United States as “Swiss Cheese”? | EMMENTALER |
| Which of these children’s games traditionally ends when someone reaches “tensies”? | JACKS |
| Which of these children’s games uses a spinner to determine a player’s move? | CHUTES AND LADDERS |
| Which of these children’s movies was not based on a book by Roald Dahl? | THE JUNGLE BOOK |
| Which of these cities has roughly the same latitude as New York City? | TOKYO |
| Which of these cities in Michigan shares its name with a cryptocrystalline variety of the mineral quartz? | FLINT |
| Which of these cities is also the name of a famous cocktail made with vermouth, whiskey, and a dash of bitters? | MANHATTAN |
| Which of these city-themed songs mentions Graceland and the ghost of Elvis in its lyrics? | WALKING IN MEMPHIS |
| Which of these classic animated Disney characters never communicates using words? | TINKER BELL |
| Which of these classic board games is designed for the youngest age group? | CHUTES AND LADDERS |
| Which of these classic fairy tales does not feature a wicked stepmother? | LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD |
| Which of these classic fictional characters performs his on-the-job duties in a belfry? | QUASIMODO |
| Which of these classic films was directed by Diane Sawyer’s husband? | THE GRADUATE |
| Which of these classic movies is set during the Korean War? | M.A.S.H. |
| Which of these classic novels features the wise advice “Never laugh at live dragons”? | THE HOBBIT |
| Which of these classic novels was written by a man named after Ralph Waldo Emerson? | INVISIBLE MAN |
| Which of these classic sitcom characters was not played by an actor with the same first name? | ELAINE BENES |
| Which of these classic TV characters often tells others to “sit on it!”? | THE FONZ |
| Which of these classic TV series featured a regular character who was a cross-dresser? | MASH |
| Which of these classic TV shows has a title character whose name means “large” in Latin? | MAGNUM, P.I. |
| Which of these classic works of literature is a sequel? | HUCKLEBERRY FINN |
| Which of these classic works of literature is typically categorized as a short story and not a novel? | THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM |
| Which of these classroom supplies is traditionally made of calcium carbonate? | CHALK |
| Which of these cocktails typically requires the use of a bartending tool called a muddler? | MOJITO |
| Which of these coffee shop orders requires the least preparation,simply adding water to espresso? | AMERICANO |
| Which of these coins depicts the U.S. president who served in office the earliest? | QUARTER |
| Which of these colors does not take its name from a gemstone? | PERIWINKLE |
| Which of these colors is,by defintion, a shade of purplish-red? | MAGENTA |
| Which of these combinations of road races would require a participant to run the farthest? | TEN HALF-MARATHONS |
| Which of these combinations of standard coin rolls is worth the most money? | FIVE ROLLS OF DIMES |
| Which of these comedies features both Luke and Owen Wilson? | THE ROYAL TENEBAUMS |
| Which of these comedies prominently features a fortune-telling carnival game called “Zoltar Speaks”? | BIG |
| Which of these common house plants does not actually produce flowers? | FERN |
| Which of these common household objects is a simple incendiary device? | MATCH |
| Which of these common ingredients in Japanese cuisine is a vegetable, and not a type of edible seaweed? | DAIKON |
| Which of these common kitchen ingredients is often “clarified” by heating it on the stove? | BUTTER |
| Which of these common Latin phrases means “to a sickening degree”? | AD NAUSEAM |
| Which of these common tongue-twisting phrases features numerous examples of sibilance? | SHE SELLS SEASHELLS |
| Which of these common yoga positions involves standing on one leg? | TREE POSE |
| Which of these commonly used abbreviations is short for a French phrase? | RSVP |
| Which of these companies was founded in the early 1980s in Melbourne,Australia ,by a woman and her husband? | JENNY CRAIG |
| Which of these company’s stocks more than doubled in the early ’20s,largely as a result of Prohibition? | COCA-COLA |
| Which of these computer keyboard symbols is also featured on a standard telephone keypad? | ASTERISK |
| Which of these computer keyboard symbols is also featured on a standard telephone keypad? | Asterick |
| Which of these condiments is sold under the brand name “Best Foods” west of the Rockies? | HELLMAN’S MAYONNAISE |
| Which of these confections is often made in a machine that uses centrifugal force? | COTTON CANDY |
| Which of these consumer product titans is known as the “father of frozen food”? | CLARENCE BIRDSEYE |
| Which of these continents lies in the Northern,Southern,Eastern and Western Hemispheres? | AFRICA |
| Which of these cooking terms is believed to come from a Norweigan word meaning “lump”? | DOLLOP |
| Which of these cooking-related words is also a verb meaning “to hunt illegally”? | POACH |
| Which of these cosmetics can be used in an emergency to stop pantyhose from running? | NAIL POLISH |
| Which of these could be an alternative title for TV Land’s celeb reality show “Harry Loves Lisa?” | HAMLIN LOVES RINNA |
| Which of these countries generally gets colder in temperature the farther south you travel? | AUSTRALIA |
| Which of these countries is an island nation in the Pacific and not a country in Africa? | PAPUA NEW GUINEA |
| Which of these countries is home to the world’s largest Kurdish population? | TURKEY |
| Which of these countries is situated partly on what continent and partly on the other? | TURKEY |
| Which of these countries lies in the coffee-producing region of the world known as the “bean belt”? | COLUMBIA |
| Which of these countries’ people usually eat with fork and spoon, using only chopsticks for noodles? | THAILAND |
| Which of these country names can be spelled by placing three U.S. state postal abbreviations in a row? | MALAWI |
| Which of these Crayola Crayon colors takes its name from a lyric in the song “America the Beautiful”? | Purple Mountain’s Majesty |
| Which of these creatures are on display in the Nocturnal House at the Cincinnati Zoo? | BATS |
| Which of these deserts is by far the coldest,with temperatures known to fall as low as minus 40 degrees? | GOBI |
| Which of these designer labels is best known for its trendy line of eyewear? | OLIVER PEOPLES |
| Which of these devices indicates the time of day with a shadow? | SUNDIAL |
| Which of these dishes is traditionally prepared in a molcajete,a heavy bowl made of volcanic rock? | GUACAMOLE |
| Which of these Disney characters is typically drawn wearing only a collar? | PLUTO |
| Which of these Disney Princesses was not born with,but rather married into her royal title? | CINDERELLA |
| Which of these dog breeds is also slang for an overly aggressive person? | PIT BULL |
| Which of these drinks is sometimes ceremoniously opened by cutting the top off the bottle with a specialized sword? | CHAMPAGNE |
| Which of these drugstore brands operates the website RespectTheRoll.com? | COTTONELLE |
| Which of these drugstore brands shares its logo design with the Socialist Labor Party of America? | ARM AND HAMMER |
| Which of these elements derives its chemical symbol, “Hg,” from the Latin word for “liquid silver”? | MERCURY |
| Which of these elements is an active ingredient in calamine lotion? | ZINC |
| Which of these English towns is famous for the bath salts that come from its local springs? | EPSOM |
| Which of these entries from the Cassell Dictionary of Slang means “to follow closely?” | LIKE WHITE ON RICE |
| Which of these entries from the Cassell Dictionary of Slang means “very closely”? | LIKE WHITE ON RICE |
| Which of these esteemed actors had a brief, if memorable, nude scene in the comedy classic “Animal House”? | DONALD SUTHERLAND |
| Which of these European capitals is not located along the Danube river? | BERN |
| Which of these European cities was built thousands of years ago atop seven hills? | ROME |
| Which of these European countries is,in large part,a peninsula? | ITALY |
| Which of these European “lands” is an island? | IRELAND |
| Which of these events derives its name from a Greek word meaning “to dip”? | BAPTISM |
| Which of these events occurs quadrennially? | SUMMER OLYMPICS |
| Which of these fabrics is named for a variety of goat found in a hilly region between India and Pakistan? | CASHMERE |
| Which of these family movies about animals centers on a creature that weighs the most? | FREE WILLY |
| Which of these family movies about animals centers on a creature that weights the most? | FREE WILLY |
| Which of these famous actors overcame childhood stuttering to become the voice of Darth Vader and CNN? | JAMES EARL JONES |
| Which of these famous American poems mentions the Massachusetts towns of Lexington and Concord? | PAUL REVERE’S RIDE |
| Which of these famous authors was not born in Ireland? | EUGENE O’NEILL |
| Which of these famous lines is associated with a president who was a Democrat? | THE BUCK STOPS HERE |
| Which of these famous melodies is traditionally played on a bugle? | TAPS |
| Which of these famous names features a Spanish phrase meaning “of the bull”? | BENICIO DEL TORO |
| Which of these famous people never appeared as a guest star on the HBO series “Sex and The City”? | ROBERT DOWNEY, JR |
| Which of these famous phrases was chanted throughout the New Orleans Saints’ Super Bowl victory in 2010? | WHO DAT |
| Which of these famous poem titles features the first words of the poem itself? | O CAPTAIN! MY CAPTAIN! |
| Which of these famous poems recounts an event immediately preceding the American Revolution? | PAUL REVERE’S RIDE |
| Which of these famous scientists was an Augustinian monk? | GREGOR MENDEL |
| Which of these famous statues depicts a young man who is about to do battle with a giant? | DAVID |
| Which of these famous structures was built as a tomb? | GREAT PYRAMID OF GIZA |
| Which of these famous teenagers is a black belt in karate? | TAYLOR LAUTNER |
| Which of these famous women was beheaded? | MARIE ANTOINETTE |
| Which of these famous WWII battles took place on a Pacific island? | IWO JIMA |
| Which of these fancy deserts is not typically lit on fire as part of its preparation? | BAKED ALASKA |
| Which of these fashion accessory names is sometimes used as a verb to mean eating very quickly? | SCARF |
| Which of these fashion houses is named after its founder’s first name and not his last name? | VALENTINO |
| Which of these fast food chains specializes in burgers known as “sliders”? | MCDONALD’S |
| Which of these fast food chains specializes in miniature hamburgers known as “sliders”? | WHITE CASTLE |
| Which of these features of planet Earth is considered part of its hydrosphere? | ATLANTIC OCEAN |
| Which of these felines lends its name to Apple’s 2011 version of their operating system OS X? | LION |
| Which of these female names has not appeared in a Rolling Stones hit song title? | DAISY |
| Which of these fictional characters are described as being “three apples tall”? | SMURFS |
| Which of these fictional characters gives a famous speech popularly known as the “Nose Tirade”? | CYRANO DE BERGERAC |
| Which of these films depicts a real-live court case and not an epic battle between two fictional creatures? | Dracula v. Frankenstein |
| Which of these films features an ordinal number in its title? | THE THIRD MAN |
| Which of these films is a “real” Hollywood movie,and not a “mockbuster”– a low-budget ripoff of a hit film? | LAND OF THE LOST |
| Which of these films was loosely based on a 1927 Upton Sinclair novel? | THERE WILL BE BLOOD |
| Which of these firearms also serves as shorthand for punching a hole in a beer can and drinking it quickly? | SHOTGUN |
| Which of these fish names is thought to derive from the Latin word for “leaper”? | SALMON |
| Which of these flowers has a common yoga pose named after it? | LOTUS |
| Which of these fonts consists of symbols instead of letters? | WINGDINGS |
| Which of these food brand names would also serve as a proper response to the Italian expression “grazie”? | PREGO |
| Which of these food items is predominantly produced in the Italian town of Modena | BALSAMIC VINEGAR |
| Which of these food pairs is commonly used to refer to one’s job or livelihood? | BREAD AND BUTTER |
| In Disney’s “Operation Dumbo Drop,” U.S. soldiers attempt to bring what animal to a Vietnamese village? | ELEPHANT |
| In E.B. White’s classic children’s novel “Charlotte’s Web,” what is the name of the gluttonous rat? | TEMPLETON |
| In education,the Flesch-Kincaid readability test assigns a level of difficulty that corresponds to what statistic? | GRADE LEVEL |
| In England, the term “Oxbridge” is used to refer collectively to the country’s two best-known what? | UNIVERSITIES |
| In England, the word “lorry” refers to what type of vehicle? | TRUCK |
| In England, what professionals are classified either as barristers or solicitors? | LAWYERS |
| In England,a “hackney carriage” is another name for a what? | TAXI CAB |
| In England,which of these common police detective duties is known as an “identity parade”? | POLICE LINEUP |
| In English,the letter “B” is often silent when it is directly followed by what other letter? | T |
| In farm lingo,the eggs laid by one hen during a single nesting period are known as what? | CLUTCH |
| In February 2011,what cell phone provider began selling the iPhone,ending AT&T’s run as its exclusive carrier? | VERIZON WIRELESS |
| In figure skating,which of these crowd-pleasing maneuvers requires two skaters? | DEATH SPIRAL |
| In film credits,which of these actors is typically listed with his full middle name,and not just a middle initial? | PHILLIP HOFFMAN |
| In finance, what adjective is used to describe a person’s income after taxes have been taken out? | DISPOSABLE |
| In France,”haricot vert” is the term used for which of these vegetables? | GREEN BEAN |
| In Frank Sinatra’s ode to “New York,New York,” what completes the famous line,”Start spreading the news”? | I’M LEAVING TODAY |
| In French cuisine,a remoulade is a type of what? | SAUCE |
| In genealogical terms, your grandfather’s great-great granddaughter is best described as your what? | FIRST COUSIN, TWICE REMOVED |
| In geometry, which of these measurements applies only to circles and not triangles? | CIRCUMFERENCE |
| In Germany,which of these common household items is known as a “fingerhut”? | THIMBLE |
| In golf,if you “bogey” a hole,what score did you get? | ONE STROKE OVER PAR |
| In Gray’s Anatomy, what bone in the human wrist is described as having a “crescentic outline”? | SEMILUNAR |
| In Greek myth,what form did Zeus assume when he seduced Leda? | SWAN |
| In Greek mythology, who succeeded in killing Achilles? | PARIS |
| In Greek mythology,who is the goddess of the rainbow? | IRIS |
| In health insurance parlance, the abbreviation “PPO” usually denotes what type of organization? | PREFERRED PROVIDER |
| In her 1985 number one single. Whitney Houston asks, “How will I know if” what? | HE REALLY LOVES ME |
| In her memoir,”Then Again,” what actress explains the origins of her love of men’s hats? | DIANE KEATON |
| In hiking, the marks on trees that indicate the trail are called what? | BLAZES |
| In hip-hop lingo,the word “shorty” commonly refers to a what? | YOUNG WOMAN |
| In his 1989 book “From Beirut to Jerusalem,” Thomas Friedman recounts a journey he once took from Lebanon to where? | ISRAEL |
| In his 1999 film “The Sixth Sense,” director M. Night Shyamalan makes a cameo appearance playing a what? | DOCTOR |
| In his hit 1983 song,Elton John ponders “I guess that’s why they call it” what? | THE BLUES |
| In his memoir, George W. Bush reveals his “all-time low” in office was hearing what rapper’s harsh, post-Katrina comments? | KANYE WEST |
| In his memoir,celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain warns against ordering which of these foods on a Monday? | FISH |
| In his Oscar acceptance speech, what actor asked for a moment of silence for the victims of the Titanic? | JAMES CAMERON |
| In his satirical essay “A Modest Proposal,” Jonathan Swift proposed that Ireland’s poor do what with their children? | SELL THEM TO BE EATEN |
| In honor of the famous race held in its capital,what state’s commemorative quarter features a racecar? | INDIANA |
| In humans, what joint causes the “click” or “pop” that’s heard when mouths open and close? | TEMPORAMANDIBULAR JOINT |
| In humans,the trachea is a tube that runs in front of what other body part? | ESOPHAGUS |
| In Internet chat and text lingo,”ITA” is typically short for what phrase? | I TOTALLY AGREE |
| In its final episode, what TV show revealed that the hospital was actually inside a snowglobe? | ST ELSEWHERE |
| In its logo,the fast food chain Wendy’s described its hamburgers as what? | OLD FASHIONED |
| In its third season,what TV drama featured an actor playing real-life hotel tycoon Conrad “Connie” Hilton? | MAD MEN |
| In its title, a fitness article posted online asks the age-old question “Can You Get Six Pack Abs Without” what? | CRUNCHES |
| In its TV ads,which brand of cat food is known for featuring a fluffy white cat eating from a crystal goblet? | FANCY FEAST |
| In its written form,which of these languages has over 50,000 characters but no alphabet? | CHINESE |
| In January 2012,many websites,including Google,loudly protested a proposed law known as SOPA,the “Stop Online” what? | PIRACY ACT |
| In keeping with its maritime image,what fashion label’s logo features a J-class sailboat? | NAUTICA |
| In keeping with its name,what Web Site once billed itself as “The World’s Greatest Recipe Collection”? | EPICURIOUS.COM |
| In law, what is the term for a document that revises a person’s will? | CODICIL |
| In law,the time period during which a person may be sued is called the “statute of” what? | LIMITATIONS |
| In law,what is the term for a child who has been officially released from the control of his parents? | EMANCIPATED |
| In law,what is the term for a document that revises a person’s will? | CODICIL |
| In Los Angeles in 1927, Sid Grauman opened a now-famous what? | MOVIE THEATER |
| In lunch counter lingo,what kind of bread does a customer get if his sandwich is “on whiskey?” | RYE |
| In Mafia lingo,the phrase “sleeping with the fishes” refers to person who is what? | DECEASED |
| In math, a ratio is commonly written as two numbers separated by which of these punctuation marks? | COLON |
| In math, which of these numbers is a common denominator of the fractions 1/3 and 2/5? | 15 |
| In math,what two letters are used to identify the horizontal and vertical axes on a graph? | X AND Y |
| In mathematics,what punctuation mark is commonly used between numbers to indicate a ratio? | COLON |
| In Mexico, a tortilla is a thin corn or flour flatbread, but in Spain, a tortilla is a what? | POTATO OMELET |
| In Michael Jackson’s “You Rock My World” video,what actor makes a fitting cameo as the boss of “The Waterfront Hotel”? | MARLON BRANDO |
| In military time, what number denotes one minute past midnight? | 0001 .. |
| In movies, what actor has twice portrayed Dr. Alex Cross, the hero of several James Patterson movies? | MORGAN FREEMAN |
| In movies,Eric Bana and Edward Norton have both played a comic book character that was played on TV by whom? | BILL BIXBY |
| In music industry lingo, an artist’s record “drops” when it what? | GETS RELEASED |
| In music industry lingo,an artist’s record “drops” when it does what? | GETS RELEASED |
| In musical notation,a flat is denoted by a symbol resembling what lowercase letter? | B |
| In musical notation,a set of five horizontal lines and four spaces on which music is written is known as a what? | STAFF |
| In musical theater,when a dancer shakes his open palms to the audience with fingers splayed,it is known as what? | JAZZ HANDS |
| In NASCAR racing, how many cars traditionally start in each race? | 43 |
| In New Orleans, the “po boy” is a signature style of what? | SANDWICH |
| In office for 22 years,Richard M. Daley was the longest serving mayor of what U.S. city? | CHICAGO |
| In one of 2010’s biggest viral videos,a hiker laughs and cries for three minutes at the sight of a what? | DOUBLE RAINBOW |
| In one of his fireside chats,what U.S. president described America as a great “Arsenal of Democracy”? | FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT |
| In order to perform the Heimlech maneuver on a choking person,you usually put your arms where? | AROUND HIS WAIST |
| In order to play the banjo more effectively, what comedian maintains acrylic nails nails on two of his picking fingers? | STEVE MARTIN |
| In order to “ford” a stream, how does a person cross it? | BY WADING |
| In orthodontics,dental braces that are fitted behind the teeth,so as not to be visible,are called what? | LINGUAL |
| In Pamplona’s Running of the Bulls, brave tourists run through the streets wearing what distinctive piece of clothing? | RED SCARVES |
| In Paris, the Moulin Rouge nightclub is located in what historic neighborhood? | MONTMARTE |
| In performing Darth Vader’s stunts,Bob Anderson called on his skills as an Olympic what? | FENCER |
| In physics equations, what letter is typically used to represent the speed of light? | c |
| In physics,the point at which an object can be balanced is called its “center of” what? | GRAVITY |
| In pool,if you accidentally shoot the cue ball into a pocket,what have you done? | SCRATCHED |
| In popular money slang,if you have five “Lincolns” and five “Hamiltons,” how much cash do you have? | $75 |
| In pregnant women,what is the name of the thin,fluid-filled membrane that surrounds the fetus? | AMNION |
| In preparation for hosting the 2008 Olympics, what country launched a campaign to stop public spitting? | CHINA |
| In publishing,what nickname is commonly used for novels that are geared toward a female readership? | CHICK LIT |
| In real estate lingo, buying a house with the intention of quickly reselling it for a profit is called what? | FLIPPING |
| In real estate listings, the common acronym “FSBO” means “for sale” what? | BY OWNER |
| In real estate listings,”a/g pl” stands for a swimming pool that is what? | ABOVEGROUND |
| In recent years,several U.S. cities and towns have passed ordinances banning what contentious fashion trend? | SAGGY PANTS |
| In response to a new immigration law, what city’s NBA team donned “Los Suns” jerseys in May 2010? | PHOENIX |
| In restaurant lingo,a server who is falling behind is said to be where? | IN THE WEEDS |
| In Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel “Treasure Island,” Long John Silver has a pet parrot named what? | CAPTAIN FLINT |
| In Rodin’s statue “The Thinker,” which of these correctly describes the pose of the man’s arm touching his head? | RIGHT ELBOW ON LEFT KNEE |
| In Roman mythology, Vulcan was the god of what? | FIRE |
| In roman numerals, how is the year 2011 written? | MMXI |
| In scientific classification,which of the taxonomic ranks are ranked in the right order,from highest to lowest? | FAMILY,GENUS,SPECIES |
| In Shakespearean English, the word “ere” was commonly used to mean what? | BEFORE |
| In Shakespeare’s “Richard III,” the main character famously shouts, “My kingdom for a” what? | HORSE |
| In some cases, “hands-only” CPR can be as effective as the original method, which also involves doing what to the patient? | BREATHING INTO HIS MOUTH |
| In Spain, which of these popular reality TV shows goes by the name, “No te lo pongas!” | WHAT NOT TO WEAR |
| In Spain,which of these meals is typically taken at 9:00 p.m.? | LA CENA |
| In Spanish cuisine,the dish “gambas al ajillo” is literally what main ingredient in garlic sauce? | SHRIMP |
| In Spanish, which of these wines is not considered a “vino tinto”? | RIESLING |
| In Spanish,”de nada” is a standard response to which of these niceties? | MUCHAS GRACIAS |
| In street lingo, “Scratch” is slang for what? | MONEY |
| In surfing and skateboarding,a person who rides with their right foot forward is known as a what? | GOOFY FOOT |
| In tabloid gossip,the term “new ink” refers to a star’s newly acquired what? | TATTOO |
| In taste tests,60% of consumers indicate preferring the “creamy” over the “crunchy” version of what food? | PEANUT BUTTER |
| In teen girl slang, if someone is your “BFF,” she is your what “Forever”? | BEST FRIEND |
| In tennis,a player who has lost a set 6-0 is said to have been what? | BAGELED |
| In terms of square mileage,which of these Middle Eastern countries is the largest? | SAUDI ARABIA |
| In the 1800s,Ohio native Annie Oakley gained national fame for her remarkable skills as a what? | SHARPSHOOTER |
| In the 1870s,the standard QWERTY keyboard was developed to prevent which of these common typewriter problems? | JAMMED TYPEWRITERS |
| In the 1880s,Australians built an enormously long fence to keep what animals from attacking their sheep? | DINGOES |
| In the 1895 novel “Red Badge of Courage,” Henry Fleming, the main character, is a what? | UNION SOLDIER |
| In the 1895 novel “The Red Badge Of Courage”, Henry Fleming,the main character,is a young what? | UNION SOLDIER |
| In the 1945 novel “Animal Farm,” what animals control the “government” of the farm? | PIGS |
| In the 1958 film “Vertigo,” Jimmy Stewart’s character has an irrational fear of what? | HEIGHTS |
| In the 1960s,the CIA reportedly tried to manufacture exploding cigars in order to assassinate what world leader? | FIDEL CASTRO |
| In the 1960s,the FBI conducted an investigation into the unintelligible lyrics of what popular song? | LOUIE LOUIE |
| In the 1962 movie “The Manchurian Candidate,” what playing card triggers Raymond’s trances? | QUEEN OF DIAMONDS |
| In the 1967 film “Bonnie and Clyde,” Clyde famously offers what terse description of the duo’s occupation? | WE ROB BANKS |
| In the 1968 movie “Funny Girl,” Barbara Streisand’s character looks into the mirror and says “Hello” what? | GORGEOUS |
| In the 1972 film “The Godfather,” Vito Corleone dies while playing with his grandson where? | IN A TOMATO GARDEN |
| In the 1979 hit song “Escape,” what does the singer claim to like in addition to pina coladas? | GETTING CAUGHT IN THE RAIN |
| In the 1980s the Members Only brand became famous for its wildly popular version of what? | MEN’S JACKET |
| In the 1987 movie “The Princess Bride,” what actress plays the Princess Bride? | ROBIN WRIGHT PENN |
| In the 1988 movie “Rain Man,” Raymond Babbitt is obsessed with watching what TV personality? | JUDGE WAPNER |
| In the 1989 movie “Field Of Dreams”,a mysterious voice inspires a farmer to build what in his cornfield? | BASEBALL DIAMOND |
| In the 1989 movie, “When Harry met Sally…” Harry and Sally first meet at what university? | UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO |
| In the 1990 movie “Ghost,” what classic song is featured during the famous “pottery-making” love scene? | UNCHAINED MELODY |
| In the 1992 film “My Cousin Vinny,” Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei memorably sample what Southern dish? | GRITS |
| In the 1993 drama “Indecent Proposal,” Demi Moore agrees to sleep with Robert Redford for what tidy sum? | ONE MILLION DOLLARS 1,000,000 |
| In the 1994 film “The Shawshank Redemption” a newly freed Red reunites with Andy in what Mexican town? | ZIHUATANEJO |
| In the 1994 movie “Speed,” a bomb is set to go off as soon as a bus’s speed falls below what? | 50 MPH |
| In the 1995 comedy “Tommy Boy,” Chris Farley ruins David Spade’s clothes as he sings, “Fat guy in” what? | A LITTLE COAT |
| In the 1997 film “Donnie Brasco,” Johnnie Depp memorably explains the varied nuances of what mob phrase? | “FORGET ABOUT IT!” |
| In the 1997 movie “Boogie Nights,” Heather Graham plays a young starlet known by what nickname? | ROLLERGIRL |
| In the 1997 movie “My Best Friend’s Wedding,” who plays the titular “best friend”? | DERMOT MULRONEY |
| In the 1998 film “The Big Lebowski,” what actress plays Bunny,a trophy wife who wears green nail polish? | TARA REID |
| In the 1999 film “Muppets from Space,” what muppet is revealed to actually be an alien? | GONZO |
| In the 1999 movie “American Pie” Alyson Hannigan’s character discusses playing what instrument at band? | FLUTE |
| In the 2003 animated movie “Finding Nemo,” the good-natured Dory suffers from what problem? | MEMORY LOSS |
| In the 2003 film “The Last Samurai,” Tom Cruise plays a soldier who goes to what country to train its warriors? | JAPAN |
| In the 2003 hit song “Hey ya!” the band OutKast urges listeners to “shake it like a” what? | POLAROID PICTURE |
| In the 2004 movie “Sideways,” wine lover Miles adamantly states that he will not drink what varietal? | MERLOT |
| In the 2009 film “Watchmen” which character fittingly wears a mask decorated with inkblots? | RORSCHACH |
| In the 2009 movie “The Hangover,” the missing groom is eventually found at what Las Vegas locale? | ROOF OF CAESARS PALACE |
| In the 2009 movie “The Hangover,” what eccentric celeb cameos as the owner of a stolen tiger? | MIKE TYSON |
| In the 2010 film “Black Swan,” Natalie Portman plays a dancer who performs in a famous ballet composed by whom? | TCHAIKOVSKY |
| In the 2010 film “Eat, pray, love,” Julia Roberts eats in Italy, prays in India, and loves where? | INDONESIA |
| In the 2010 movie “Shutter Island,” Shutter Island is primarily home to what? | MENTAL INSTITUTION |
| In the 2010 sequel “Tron:Legacy,” Jeff Bridges reprises his 1982 role in “Tron” as a man transformed into what? | A COMPUTER PROGRAM |
| Which of these actors is a devout Buddhist who studied with the Dalai Lama? | RICHARD GERE |
| Which of these actors is also a successful venture capitalist,who made a killing on an early investment in Skype? | ASHTON KUTCHER |
| Which of these actors’ last names is often used as a slang term meaning “to go”? | HUMPHREY BOGART |
| Which of these actors’ last names is often used as a slang term meaning “to hog”? | HUMPHREY BOGART |
| Which of these actresses bears a heart-shaped tattoo inscribed with her husband’s name “Antonio”? | MELANIE GRIFFITH |
| Which of these actresses did not divorce her husband shortly after receiving her Academy Award? | CATHERINE ZETA-JONES |
| Which of these actresses is the author of a 2010 self-help book,aptly titled “Getting the Pretty Back”? | MOLLY RINGWALD |
| Which of these actresses shares her name with a common shade of brown? | SIENNA MILLER |
| Which of these actresses shares her name with a popular line of Pepperidge Farm cookies? | ALYSSA MILANO |
| Which of these adjectives has never doubled as the name of a Pope? | BENIGN |
| Which of these adjectives is not included in the lyrics of the 1958 novelty song “Purple People Eater”? | SIX-LEGGED |
| Which of these American Revolutionary War figures is buried not in the United States,but in London,England? | BENEDICT ARNOLD |
| Which of these American Revolutionary War figures is often considered the “Father Of The American Navy”? | JOHN PAUL JONES |
| Which of these ancient Greeks is famous for writing “Elements,” an influential treatise on geometry? | EUCLID |
| Which of these ancient locations becomes the name of a present-day country when the first two letters of its name are removed? | ASSYRIA |
| Which of these animal classifications best describes the traditional symbol of the Republican Party? | PACHYDERM |
| Which of these animal names is also a unit of measurement commonly used by chemists? | MOLE |
| Which of these animal noise words is also the name of a popular online urban city guide? | YELP |
| Which of these Animal Planet TV Shows “stars” animals that typically grow the largest? | GROWING UP CAMEL |
| Which of these animal terms comes from a Latin word meaning “to gnaw”? | RODENT |
| Which of these animals can produce upwards of 500 offspring in a single year? | COCKROACH |
| Which of these animals commonly moves around using a technique known as “knuckle-walking”? | CHIMPANZEES |
| Which of these animals has the longest gestation period, lasting an average over 20 months? | ELEPHAND |
| Which of these animals have webbed hind feet that help them to swim? | BEAVERS |
| Which of these animals hunts its prey using echolation, a system of biological sonar? | BATS |
| Which of these animals is a marsupial? | WOMBAT |
| Which of these animals is classified as an actual variety of fish? | CATFISH |
| Which of these animals is known for “breaching”? | WHALE |
| Which of these animals is not considered an insect? | SPIDER |
| Which of these animals is usually trapped for its fur in the winter when its coat is almost completely white? | ERMINE |
| Which of these animals is well known for spitting at people and other creatures when it gets agitated? | CAMEL |
| Which of these animals transports food in its cheeks? | HAMSTER |
| Which of these animated characters flexes his “muskels” in the 1960 cartoon “Muskels Shmuskels”? | POPEYE THE SAILOR |
| Which of these apple varieties shares its name with a well-known mountain in Japan? | FUJI |
| Which of these architectural elements is a type of built-in seat located adjacent to a fireplace? | INGLENOOK |
| Which of these are the initials of a high-end fashion label and not a code for a US city airport? | YSL |
| Which of these articles of clothing fittingly gets its name from the Spanish word for “shade”? | SOMBRERO |
| Which of these articles of clothing shares its name with an 18th-century Spanish folk dance? | BOLERO |
| Which of these artists is notorious for singing through Auto-Tune pitch CORRECTion software? | T-PAIN |
| Which of these artsy surnames is also the name of a division in the World Beard and Moustache Championships? | DALI |
| Which of these Asian “Stans” is an ethnic religion and not an independent country? | KURDISTAN |
| Which of these athletic pursuits is not one of the three events in a traditional triathalon? | KAYAKING |
| Which of these authors’ last names sounds the same as a capital city in Texas? | JANE AUSTEN |
| Which of these authors’ monograms is the same as the name of a well-known delivery company? | D.H. LAWRENCE |
| Which of these band names does not feature the name of a chemical element? | STEELY DAN |
| Which of these bands gets its name from its bassist’s days making change as a cashier at Starbucks? | NICKELBACK |
| Which of these Beatles classics featured several lyrics sung in French? | MICHELLE |
| Which of these beloved comedy pairings consists of two animated characters and not two real-life people? | WALLACE AND GROMIT |
| Which of these beloved Disney characters would be classified by zoologists as a “ruminant”? | BAMBI |
| Which of these beloved Sesame Street muppets doesn’t have a nose? | COOKIE MONSTER |
| Which of these Ben and Jerry’s flavors was named after a key figure in the 1969 Woodstock festival? | WAVY GRAVY |
| Which of these berries is believed to be a hybrid of the blackberry and raspberry? | LOGANBERRY |
| Which of these berries is believed to be a hybrid of the blackberry and the raspberry? | LOGANBERRY |
| Which of these Best Picture winners is about a fictional character and not a historical figure? | OLIVER! |
| Which of these beverages is usually homogenized before being sold to consumers? | MILK |
| Which of these big names in aviation is also the first name of one of Sarah Palin’s children? | PIPER |
| Which of these Bill Murray movies takes place primarily at Christmas time? | SCROOGED |
| Which of these bird names is also a verb meaning “to complain”? | GROUSE |
| Which of these birds is able to fly? | PEACOCK |
| Which of these birds is able to fly? | FLAMINGO |
| Which of these bodies of water was named for the oysters once harvested there? | PEARL HARBOR |
| In art, the Greek Titan Atlas is traditionally depicted holding what on his shoulders? | GLOBE |
| In astrology, what planetary symbol of communication can cause discord when it is in “retrograde?” | MERCURY |
| In Avatar, the humans infiltrate Pandora in order to raid its supply of what highly valuable mineral? | UNOBTAMIUM |
| In baseball lingo,which of the following is known as a “tater”? | HOME RUN |
| In baseball, a “balk” is a deceptive and illegal motion made by what player? | PITCHER |
| In baseball,home plate is traditionally shaped like a what? | PENTAGON |
| In baseball,who is the only fielder positioned in foul territory? | CATCHER |
| In basketball, a referee often forms the letter “T” with his hands to indicate a what? | TECHNICAL FOUL |
| In birds, the gizzard is an organ that plays an important role in what process? | DIGESTION |
| In bowling, how many consecutive strikes comprise a perfectly bowled “300” game? | 12 |
| In business, what phrase is used to describe traditional companies that do not exist purely on the Internet? | BRICK AND MORTAR |
| In cartoons,Tweety Bird is often portrayed as the pet of a woman simply referred to by what name? | GRANNY |
| In CB radio lingo,the question “What’s your twenty?” is actually asking what? | WHAT IS YOUR LOCATION? |
| In celebration of its 15th anniversary,”South Park” sold a real-life version of what snack? | CHEESY POOFS |
| In Chicago,you’ll find a kitschy 26-foot tall statue of what actress in a famous pose,white dress billowing up around her? | MARILYN MONROE |
| In China,what does a person do with renminbi? | SPEND IT |
| In Christianity, Ascension Day is celebrated 40 days after what holiday? | EASTER |
| In Christianity, the ashes used on Ash Wednesday are traditionally made by burning what? | PALM FRONDS |
| In Christianity,who is said to be the guardian of the Pearly Gates,the entranceway to Heaven? | SAINT PETER |
| In college sports,which of these terms refers to an athlete who was never recruited or offered a scholarship? | WALK-ON |
| In Colombia,the aptly named “Biblioburros” is a program that uses donkeys to distribute what? | BOOKS |
| In comedy, an event where the guest of honor is subjected to humorous criticisms is called a what? | ROAST |
| In comic strips, what letters are depicted on bottles to show alcohol? | XXX |
| In common flavor of potato chips, “sour cream” is usually paired with what? | ONION |
| In competitive swimming, which of these styles is considered the slowest? | BREASTSTROKE |
| In cooking, recipes commonly call for “sprigs” of which of these ingredients? | THYME |
| In cop drama slang terms, a prepaid cell phone is called a what? | BURNER |
| In cosmetic surgery, the temple lift is a procedure that addresses which of the following? | DROOPY EYES |
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