Trivia For Mike 072611
Trivia For Mike 072611
Round 1: General Knowledge 1) What moguls autobiography is titled, Losing My Virginity? 2) What scoring system is based on the number of times a letter appears on the front page of a single New York Times? 3) Which Bond film theme song was a hit for Wings? 4) What is Dr. Frankensteins first name? 5) What Shakespeare plays title is also a proverb? 6) What two numbers, used in conjunction, mean Yes or Ok? 7) From 1990 to 1997, the Best Picture winner also won which other Oscar? 8) What jeweler was famous for making elaborate Easter eggs? 9) Who is Uther Pendragons famous son? 10) What two actors have portrayed Danny Ocean? Round 2: Picture Round Hint: Tony Round 3: Sports 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) What is the most famous golf course in the state of Georgia? What college football team plays on the Smurf Turf? Who was the 2010 World Series MVP? In what country were the 1994 Lillehammer Olympics hosted? Who was Monica Seles playing when she was stabbed? What NBA team was the first to beat LeBron James and his new team, the Heat? Who said that business with Hitler didnt bother me, I didnt go there to shake hands.? Whose stolen base record did Ricky Henderson break? With a golf course there bearing his name, who is the patron saint of Scotland? Who is the NFLs all-time leader in yards from scrimmage?
Round 4: Geography/History 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) What city is considered the birthplace of Jazz? What palace contains the Hall of Mirrors? What major city is located where the Missouri River meets the Mississippi River? Who opened a brewery in Dublin in 1759? On what island did the Mafia originate? What occurred March 15, 44 B.C.? What revolutionaries took their name from the Russian word for majority? What presidents name is inscribed on the moon plaques for Apollo 11 and 17?
9) What Panamanian general was the first foreign head of state to be convicted by a U.S. jury? 10) The Crimean War saw France and Britain face what enemy? Round 5: Entertainment 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) What were the names of Jeds nephew and daughter on The Beverly Hillbillies? What illusionist was suspended in a clear plexiglass case by the River Thames for 44 days? What was the Grateful Deads only top 10 hit? What 80s tv show was about a trucker and his pet monkey? What character from one of the 70s most popular shows was from Crabapple Cove? What games objective is to fill a 9x9 grid with the numbers 1 through 9? Fictional movie character Chuck Noland often consulted with an inanimate object named what? What tv show was the debut of the Fab Five? As of August 2010, what actor in a drama series is the highest paid actor on U.S. television? Name the two major movie actors who have portrayed writer Hunter S. Thompson.
Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) What government position is held by Robert Gibbs? What soda brand includes flavors such as Candy Corn, Blue Bubble Gum, and Tutti Fruity? Expands is an anagram for what clothing material? What American Indian is carved into the rocks in the Black Hills near Mt. Rushmore? What flavored liqueur would you find in a Baci ball? What professional sports team is associated with Leif Ericson? What Florida county caused a national controversy with a glitch in their voting system in 2004? What Greek mythological character was forced to roll a huge rock up a big hill? The occipital lobe controls what sense?
Final Question: Name the 10 table games you can play at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Answers Round 1 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Richard Branson Scrabble Live And Let Die Victor Alls Well That Ends Well 10-4 Best Director Fabrege King Arthur Frank Sinatra, George Clooney
Round 2 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Tony Danza Tony Basil Toni Braxton Tony! Toni! Tone! Tony Blair Tony Hawk Tony Montana (Al Pacino) Tony Robbins Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini) Tony Romo
Round 3 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Augusta National Boise State Broncos Edgar Renteria Norway Magdalena Maleeva Boston Celtics Jesse Owens Lou Brock St. Andrew Jerry Rice
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Versailles St. Louis Arthur Guinness Sicily Assassination of Julius Caesar Bolsheviks Richard Nixon Manuel Noriega Russia
Round 5 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Jethro and Ellie May David Blaine Touch Of Grey BJ and the Bear Hawkeye Pierce Sudoku Wilson (Volleyball from Cast Away) Queer Eye For The Straight Guy Hugh Laurie (House) Bill Murray, Johnny Depp
Round 6 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) White House Press Secretary Jones Soda Spandex Crazy Horse Amaretto Minnesota Vikings Miami-Dade County Sisyphus Sight
Final Question 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Blackjack Craps Baccarat Roulette Pai Gow Tiles Pai Gow Poker Let It Ride Poker
8) Three Card Poker 9) Texas Hold Em Poker 10) Casino War November 23, 2010 Trivia
Round 1: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) What film is the line, Hasta la vista, baby from? In Australia, which month contains their longest day? Who is known as the demon barber of Fleet Street? During what decade was the birth control pill approved by the FDA? What kind of dog is Scooby Doo? Introduced in New York in 1950, what was the first credit card? What product comes from a ginnery? Who is the subject of A Study in Terror, Murder By Decree, and From Hell? What animal is on the label of Bacardi rum? What actors name is an anagram of Old West Action?
Round 2: Picture Round Hint: The Apprentice Round 3: Sports 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) What nickname is given to the annual Auburn/Alabama football game? Who was the first quarterback taken in the 2008 NFL draft? Who won the 2010 National League MVP award? What number car does Jimmie Johnson drive? Where did Kevin Durant attend college? What was Felix Hernandezs record in 2010? Who was the NBAs Human Highlight Reel? What city did the Quebec Nordiques relocate to? Who has the most receiving touchdowns in the NFL this season through week 11? Who has more Olympic Gold medals in mens hockey, Canada or the U.S.S.R.?
Round 4: Geography/History 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Which river flows over the Niagra Falls? 60% of the Amazon rainforest is in what country? What state seceded from Virginia in 1863? What is the worlds second largest primarily French-speaking city? Is Central America part of North America or South America?
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What American frontiersman and politician was killed at the Alamo? What happened in Ireland from 1845 to 1849? What was produced by the Manhattan Project? Genghis Khan was the leader of what people? Who was the first nation to achieve freedom from colonial rule in the Americas?
Round 5: Entertainment 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) What is Dwayne Chapmans nickname? Aneres clothing line is put out by what celebrity? Actor John Banner will always be remembered for playing what military character? What Harry Potter character did JK Rowling reveal to be gay? In Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Slugworth was trying to get what so he could recreate the formula for it? Who wrote The Great Gatsby? What celebritys name do you get if you combine an astrology term with the 5th most popular last name in America? The largest tennis stadium in the world is named after what tennis great? What two actresses have been nominated for Best Actress more than anyone else? What book coined the phrase Big Brother is watching you?
Round 6: General Knowledge 1) What does Charlie Brown keep getting instead of candy while trick-or-treating in the Great Pumpkin episode? 2) What is the Spanish phrase for you are welcome? 3) What record does Climax, CO hold? 4) What famous structure was destroyed by fire in the War of 1812? 5) In 1967, what president nominated Thurgood Marshall to be the first black Supreme Court Justice? 6) In what brand of philosophy is pleasure or lust the ultimate goal? 7) What claim to fame do Frank Morris and the Anglin brothers share? 8) Who is the voice of Bart Simpson? 9) At 9 letters, what is the longest word in the English language with just one vowel? Final Question: What are the 14 NFL teams named after animals or birds? Sudden Death Questions: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) What is the main ingredient in gin? What is the largest island in the Indian Ocean? What was John Wilkes Booths profession? Fidelio is the title of whose only opera? What does VSOP stand for on a Cognac bottle?
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What is the most common first name in the world? Who played officer Tom Hanson on 21 Jump Street? What is solid compressed CO2 called? What muscle separates the lungs from the heart? What set of laws was developed in France in 1804?
Answers Round 1 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Terminator 2 December Sweeney Todd 1960s Great Dane Diners Club Card Cotton Jack the Ripper Bat Clint Eastwood
Round 2 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Donald Trump Sharon Osbourne Rod Blagojavich Bill Goldberg Holly Robinson Peete Bret Michaels Summer Sanders Michael Johnson Cyndi Lauper Darryl Strawberry
Round 3 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) The Iron Bowl Matt Ryan Joey Votto 48 University of Texas (Austin) 13-12 Dominque Wilkins Denver (Colorado Avalanche) Dwayne Bowe Canada (8 to 7)
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Brazil West Virginia Montreal North America Davey Crockett Potato famine Atomic bomb Mongols U.S.A.
Round 5 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Dog the Bounty Hunter Serena Williams Sergeant Schultz (Hogans Heroes) Albus Dumbledore Everlasting Gobstopper F. Scott Fitzgerald Star Jones Arthur Ashe Meryl Streep (13) and Katherine Hepburn (12) 1984
Round 6 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Rocks De nada Highest settlement, highest post office, highest railroad station in the U.S. The White House Lyndon B. Johnson Hedonism Only people to escape Alcatraz Nancy Cartwright Strengths (Tsk-tsking or rhythmics)
Final Question 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Philadelphia Eagles Denver Broncos Atlanta Falcons Baltimore Ravens Miami Dolphins Chicago Bears Detroit Lions
Seattle Seahawks St. Louis Rams Jacksonville Jaguars Carolina Panthers Arizona Cardinals Cincinnati Bengals Indianapolis Colts
Sudden Death 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Juniper berry Madagascar Actor Beethoven Very Superior Old Pale Muhammed Johnny Depp Dry ice Diaphragm Napoleonic Code
Round 1: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Who is Prince Williams fiance? What company invented the floppy disk in 1970? Where were the stone tablets containing the Ten Commandments kept? What animal is on the logo for Baccardi rum? Between 1600 and 1800, 50% of all British girls had one of three names. Name them. What is Fred Flintstones favorite sport? How many states have to ratify an amendment to the Constitution in order to make it law? What actors stage name combines Gibraltar and a river? What was the first spaceship to orbit a planet other than Earth? What was the only X-rated movie to win the Oscar for Best Picture?
Round 2: Picture Round Hint: Two first names Round 3: Sports 1) Who was named American League Manager Of The Year in 2010?
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How many games is the NFL considering adding to the regular season? Who won this years NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship? How many fouls must a player commit in an NBA game to foul out? Which medal did Nancy Kerrigan win at the 1994 Winter Olympics? What city hosted the first Super Bowl? For this season, what mens college basketball team was ranked preseason #1? What was the first season that the Dodgers played in California? Who just became the first new worlds #1 golfer since 2005? Name the 4 highest-paid players in the NHL.
Round 4: Geography/History 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) What country is home to the worlds highest tides? How many stars are on the Chinese flag? What is the southern limit of the tropics called? What covers 85% of Algeria? Within 25 miles, what is the greatest number of miles you can be from the sea or a coastline in England? What scientist said, If I have seen further than others, it is because I stood on the shoulders of giants.? Pocahontas was buried in a community near what river? Which U.S. president was a school teacher in Texas before entering politics? What international agreement of 1864 regulated the treatment of the wounded in war? In what city was the Titanic built?
Round 5: Entertainment 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Name the two most popular game shows on television. What celebrity is launching a TV channel on January 1, 2011? In what round did Buster Douglas vs. Mike Tyson end? What former talk show host, casino owner, and owner of Paradise Island in the Bahamas sold his empire to Coca-Cola in 1986? In Star Wars, name the exploded planet Princess Leia was from. The movie, Dreamgirls, was loosely based on what group? In Hindu, the name of what popular movie means, the incarnation of a god? Sharing its name phonetically with a famous magician, what hip hop group released the album, Escape, in 1984? Who was the enemy of the Snow Miser? What does ESPN stand for?
Round 6: General Knowledge 1) What San Francisco street is known as the curviest street in the world? 2) What squirrel-sized animal is the legendary enemy of the cobra?
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During what era did dinosaurs live? What is the main ingredient in grits? Albinism is the partial or complete lack of what in a persons skin, hair, or eyes? Scientists who tried to turn ordinary materials into gold were called what? What four-syllable word beginning with the letter P means next to last? What famous dessert mogul shares her name with parcels of land? What do online stores call the Monday following Thanksgiving in the United States?
Final Question: Name the 12 animals or symbols represented by signs of the Zodiac.
Answers Round 1 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Kate Middleton IBM Ark Of The Covenant Bat Mary, Elizabeth, Anne Bowling 38 (75%) Rock Hudson Mariner 9 Midnight Cowboy
Round 2 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Hank Aaron Sugar Ray Leonard Dr. J (Julius Erving) Spike Lee Steve Martin Steve Harvey Bill Russell Steven Tyler Frank Thomas RuPaul (Andre Charles)
Round 3 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Ron Gardenhire 2 Jimmie Johnson 6 Silver Los Angeles Duke Blue Devils 1958 Lee Westwood Vincent Lecavalier, Sidney Crosby, Alexander Ovechkin, and Evgeni Malkin
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5 Tropic of Capricorn Sahara Desert 75 (50-100) Sir Isaac Newton River Thames Lyndon B. Johnson Geneva Convention Belfast, Ireland
Round 5 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune Oprah Winfrey 10th Round Merv Griffin Alderaan The Supremes Avatar Whodini Heat Miser Entertainment and Sports Programming Network
Round 6 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Lombard Street Mongoose Mesozoic Corn Pigment Alchemists Penultimate Mrs. Fields Cyber Monday
Final Question 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Ram (Aries) Bull (Taurus) Twins (Gemini) Crab (Cancer) Lion (Leo) Virgin (Virgo) Scales (Libra)
Scorpion (Scorpio) Archer (Sagittarius) Sea-Goat (Capricorn) Water Bearer (Aquarius) Fish (Pisces)
Round 1: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) According to a song, which river is a mile wide? What type of angle is greater than 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees? What fairy tale tells of a long-haired beauty locked in a tower by a witch? Which planet is closest to the sun? What phrase was first printed on American money in 1957? Who directed The Godfather Part III? What drug is named for the Greek god of dreams? In what film does Wesley Snipes play a character who is half man, half vampire? What three flavors make up Neapolitan ice cream? Who were the three musketeers? Who wrote the book?
Round 2: Picture Round Hint: Two first names Round 3: Sports 1) What city lost a pro team in 1983 and had another move there in 1995? 2) What American Leaguer was the first Major League Baseball player to win a batting title in 3 separate decades? 3) Who was the first pro football player to run for more than 2,000 yards in a season? 4) Listed at 66 but probably closer to 64 who is the shortest player ever to lead the NBA in rebounds? 5) In what direction do horses race in the United States? 6) In addition to money, a gold medal, and getting their name engraved on a trophy, what is the prize for winning golfs Masters? 7) What defensive end was named to the Pro Bowl squad in an NFL record 14 of his 15 seasons? Reggie White, Merlin Olsen, or Howie Long? 8) True or false, Joe Dimaggio never lost a World Series? 9) How old was Gordie Howe when he retired from professional hockey? 48, 52, or 54? 10) In golf slang, a putt on a hilly green is called by what country singers name? Round 4: Geography/History
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In what ocean are the Canary Islands located? What is the emblem of the Muslim faith? What was originally called Shangri-La but is now named for President Eisenhowers grandson? Which continent has the most countries? The Niagra Falls is located between which two Great Lakes? What powerful Chinese dynasty ruled from 1368 to 1644? Who invented the handgun, and in what city? What Italian became famous for travelling the Silk Road? What country was invaded by Iraq in 1990? What Caribbean island was invaded by the U.S. in 1983?
Round 5: Entertainment 1) Who was James Bonds secretary in most of the Bond films? 2) Held two years before Woodstock, what concert attended by over 200,000 people took place between June 16 and 18 in 1967? 3) What 1973 movie set in the 1950s stars a young Richard Dreyfus, Ron Howard, and Harrison Ford? 4) Who is Mark Wahlbergs brother from New Kids On The Block? 5) Who went to Orbit High School? 6) What 1982 detective series starred Pierce Brosnan? 7) Starring in the movie, Convoy, who wrote the song, Bobby McGee? 8) Slightly out-of-shape boxer Eric Esch is better known as who? 9) What television series gave us the song, Im Just A Bill Sitting Here On Capitol Hill? 10) What comedian was the guy on the couch in the movie, Half-Baked? Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) What movie featured a team named the Rockford Peaches? Barack Obama is known for playing what sport? What company released the arcade version of Donkey Kong in 1981? What is the longest side of a right triangle called? Whose Miami home was stormed by federal agents on April 22, 2000? What organ filters two-thirds of glucose from your blood? What year did the L.A. riots occur? In the word, tittle, where would you find a tittle? Hollywoods celebrity mayor, Johnny Grant, is known for presiding over what annual ceremony?
Final Question: As of 2005, what were the 20 highest-grossing comedy films of all time? Sudden Death Questions: 1) What actor starred in 142 films, giving him more leading roles than any other actor? 2) What was the name of the olive oil company started by Vito Corleone?
Answers Round 1 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Moon River Obtuse Rapunzel Mercury In God We Trust Francis Ford Coppola Morphine Blade Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry Athos, Porthos, Aramis, Alexandre Dumas
Round 2 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Jenny Craig Sean Elliott Benedict Arnold Michael Jordan Lawrence Taylor Lisa Leslie George Lucas Ray Charles Rick James Buddy Holly
Round 3 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Baltimore George Brett OJ Simpson Charles Barkley Counterclockwise Green jacket Merlin Olsen False 52 Dolly Parton
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Crescent moon Camp David Africa Lake Erie and Lake Ontario Ming Samuel Colt in Paterson, NJ Marco Polo Kuwait Grenada
Round 5 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Moneypenny Monterey Pop Festival American Graffiti Donnie Wahlberg Judy Jetson Remington Steele Kris Kristofferson Butterbean Schoolhouse Rock! Stephen Wright
Round 6 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) A League Of Their Own Basketball Nintendo Hypotenuse Elian Gonzalez Liver 1992 Above The i (The Dot) Walk Of Fame Induction Ceremony
Final Question 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Beverly Hills Cop Home Alone Tootsie Blazing Saddles National Lampoons Animal House Mrs. Doubtfire Three Men And A Baby
8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16) 17) 18) 19) 20)
Austin Powers 2: The Spy Who Shagged Me Beverly Hills Cop 2 Meet The Fockers Liar Liar Theres Something About Mary My Big Fat Greek Wedding Porkys Home Alone 2 Look Whos Talking Bruce Almighty Big Daddy The Waterboy 9 To 5
Sudden Death 1) John Wayne 2) Genco Olive Oil December 15, 2010 Trivia
Round 1: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Shakespeare In Love told the story of what play? What color are salmon eggs?] What book features Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum? What is the name of the Hindu god with the head of an elephant? What is the hardest part of the substance in the human body? What country is Arnold Schwarzenegger from? What device measures wind speed? How many apples high are the Smurfs? Wine comes from grapes, but what does tequila come from? Name the four Best Picture Oscar winners with animals in their title.
Round 2: Picture Round Hint: Black Round 3: Sports 1) Before Cam Newton, who was the last Auburn Tiger to win the Heisman Trophy? 2) What football stadium will be home to the 2011 NHL Winter Classic on New Years Day? 3) As of December 2010, who is the UFC Heavyweight Champion?
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Lebron James was the first pick in the 2003 NBA draft. Who was the second? How many active mens Division I NCAA basketball coaches have more than 800 wins? Who lost Super Bowl II? Who was named Rookie Of The Year for the 2005 Indy Car Series? What pitcher has the most complete games in MLB history Cy Young, Walter Johnson, or Nolan Ryan? 9) What NBA coach has the most wins with one franchise in NBA history? 10) What music group is playing the halftime show of the 2011 Super Bowl? Round 4: Geography/History 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Mt. Goodwin-Austen, the worlds second tallest mountain, is more commonly known as what? In what city was an Archduke assassinated in 1914? What subtropical wetland covers southern Florida? What country is named for a line of latitude? Which two states border the Hoover Dam? Montezuma II was the last ruler of what people? What president was called The Hero Of San Juan Hill? What name, meaning Enlightened One, was given to Prince Gautama? Greek historian, Herotodus, described what Ancient Wonder Of The World as being 56 miles long? 10) In 1940, what politician promised, I have nothing to give but blood, toil, tears, and sweat.? Round 5: Entertainment 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Puckleberry refers to which two characters on the Fox TV show, Glee? What teen drama takes place in fictional New England town, Stars Hollow, CT? Who is the original host of the TV show, To Catch A Predator? Still currently on TV, what is the longest-running comic book based series in TV history? Who created and stars on Americas Next Top Model? Brett Favre is the spokesman for what jean company? Most popular in the 1970s, reality star Chaim Witz is better known by what name? What network airs Real Housewives Of Orange County? In 1996, what Fox TV show was brought back six weeks after being canceled because of public outcry over its benefit to the community? 10) What city did fictional baseball player Kenny Powers start his career in? Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) IBM will put a computer named Watson up against two human contestants on what TV show? What Sugar Ray lead singer is the host of Dont Forget The Lyrics? A cavapoo is what type of poodle hybrid? What phobia does a person suffer from if theyre afraid to leave their home? Who invented the cotton gin?
6) Who was the founder of WikiLeaks? 7) Declared a U.S. State Park in 1885, what historic landmark is currently estimated to be eroding by 1 foot per year? 8) How many provinces does Canada have? 9) What date is Groundhog Day? Final Question: Name the 9 best-selling Dr. Seuss books.
Alternate Final Question: Name the 14 vice presidents who later became president.
Sudden Death Questions: 1) What is the Italian word for scratched drawings? 2) What type of stone is the Taj Mahal built from? 3) What is the wife of an Earl called? Answers Round 1 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Romeo And Juliet Orange Alice In Wonderland Ganesh Tooth enamel Austria Anemometer 3 (Three) Agave cactus Silence Of The Lambs, Dances With Wolves, The Deer Hunter, One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
Round 2 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) Lewis Black Michael Ian Black Karen Black Bud Black Christopher Big Black Boykin Chris Robinson (The Black Crowes) Jack Black Clint Black
9) Black 47 10) Frank Black/Black Francis Round 3 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Bo Jackson Heinz Field Cain Velasquez Darko Milicic 3 Mike Krzyzewski (868), Jim Boeheim (829), Jim Calhoun (823) Oakland Raiders Danica Patrick Cy Young Jerry Sloan Black Eyed Peas
Round 4 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) K2 Sarajevo The Everglades Ecuador Nevada and Arizona Aztecs Teddy Roosevelt Buddha Hanging Gardens Of Babylon Winston Churchill
Round 5 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Noah Puck Puckerman and Rachel Berry Gilmore Girls Chris Hansen Smallville Tyra Banks Wrangler Gene Simmons Bravo Americas Most Wanted Atlanta
Round 6
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Jeopardy Mark McGrath Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Agoraphobia Eli Whitney Julian Assange Niagra Falls 10 Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Manitoba, British Columbia, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Newfoundland/Labrador 9) February 2 Final Question 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Green Eggs And Ham The Cat In The Hat One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish Hop On Pop Oh, The Places Youll Go! Dr. Seusss ABC The Cat In The Hat Comes Back Fox In Socks How The Grinch Stole Christmas
Alternate Final Question 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) John Adams Thomas Jefferson Martin Van Buren John Tyler Millard Fillmore Andrew Johnson Chester A. Arthur Theodore Roosevelt Calvin Coolidge Harry Truman Richard Nixon Lyndon Johnson Gerald Ford George H.W. Bush
Round 1: General Knowledge 1) What superhero appears on Cameron Diazs underwear in the famous dancing scene on Charlies Angels? 2) What animal has the highest brain weight to body weight ratio? 3) In the computer world, what is the abbreviation for modulate and demodulate? 4) What is defined as the art of trimming trees or shrubs into ornamental pieces? 5) When trying out a new pen for the first time, 4 out of 5 people write what? 6) What is the only four-letter word in the English language that ends in -eny? 7) What nickname was finally associated with former FBI official, Mark Felt? 8) What is the name of the project that tracks daily search results on Google? 9) What do the words extraordinary, bittersweet, and nevermore have in common? 10) What is the third element on the periodic table of elements? Round 2: Picture Round Hint: Hanukkah Song Round 3: Sports 1) On what holiday weekend is the Indy 500 held? 2) What track and field star became the first American woman to with three gold medals in one Olympics? 3) Who has won the most Canadian Football League Most Outstanding Player of the Year awards? 4) What NFL franchise retired number 12 in honor of their fans? 5) What North American field sport has the most rules? 6) What is the prize money in a boxing match or horse racing event called? 7) What is the only sport that allows substitutions while the game is in play? 8) What is the name of the popular cable sports show hosted by Bob Costas and Dan Marino? 9) How long are the halves in a college basketball game? 10) Who are the only two original NBA teams that still play in their original cities? Round 4: Geography/History 1) What is the capital of Iowa? 2) In the famous Brown vs. Board of Education civil rights case, what state was the board of education in? 3) What is the largest world religion with no known founder? 4) What European city has the largest population?
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What year did Apple first debut the iPod mp3 player? What is the only US state with the Union Jack on its flag? Who is the Greek goddess of victory? What state capitals come first and last alphabetically? What is the southern tip of Africa called? What is the deepest sea floor depression in the world?
Round 5: Entertainment 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Daniel Radcliffe starred in eight feature films from 2002 to 2011 as what magical character? On an episode of Seinfeld, what movie made Uncle Enzo, the barber, cry? Who was the original female host of ABCs Dancing With The Stars? What movie is based on the play, Pygmalion? Which of the following was Drew Carey before he got into show business: a PhD candidate, a high school gym teacher, or a US Marine? What author wrote the novel, Jaws, on which the movie was based? What company makes the air rifle that little Ralphie wants in the movie, A Christmas Story? In the movie, Spaceballs, what planet does Lonestar try to save? What black comedian created and starred in a wildly successful show on Comedy Central before abruptly leaving during production of the third season? What Latin American singer and actress gave birth to twins in 2008 with her third husband?
Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) What is a doctor looking for if he asks you to turn your head and cough? What popular childs toy contains fine aluminum powder? What are the first four words of the Gettysburg Address? What is the number one cause of weather-related deaths in the US? What famous mountain made from moving tectonic plates has its top half made in Africa and its bottom half made in Switzerland? What breakfast cereal has not one, but three cartoon character mascots? How do you say Merry Christmas in Spanish? What set of sex chromosomes produces a female? Name the Jovian planets.
Final Question: List the 15 songs off Michael Jacksons 2001 Greatest Hits album.
Answers Round 1 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Spiderman Human Modem Topiary Their name Deny Deep Throat Google Trends Theyre oxymorons Lithium
Round 2 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) David Lee Roth James Caan Kirk Douglas Dinah Shore Bowser from Sha Na Na Henry Winkler (Arthur Fonzarelli) Goldie Hawn William Shatner (Captain Kirk) Leonard Nimoy (Dr. Spock) Rod Carew
Round 3 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Memorial Day Wilma Rudolph Doug Flutie Seattle Seahawks Football The purse Ice Hockey Inside The NFL 20 minutes New York Knicks and Boston Celtics
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Kansas Hinduism Moscow 2001 Hawaii Nike Albany, NY and Trenton, NJ Cape of Good Hope Mariana Trench
Round 5 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Harry Potter Edward Scissorhands Lisa Canning (Samantha Harris) My Fair Lady US Marine Peter Benchley Red Ryder Druidia Dave Chapelle Jennifer Lopez
Round 6 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Hernia Etch A Sketch Four score and seven Lightning The Matterhorn Rice Krispies Feliz Navidad XX Jupiter, Neptune, Uranus, and Saturn
Final Question 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Billie Jean The Way You Make Me Feel Black Or White Rock With You Shes Out Of My Life Bad I Just Cant Stop Loving You
Man In The Mirror Thriller Beat It The Girl Is Mine Remember The Time Dont Stop Til You Get Enough Wanna Be Startin Somethin Heal The World
Round 1: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Currently, what is the fastest animal on two legs? What type of beer is the darkest and strongest? Ale, pilsner, or stout? What 5-letter US state also has a 5-letter capital city? What was the first game released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985? The king and queen of what country commissioned Christopher Columbus to sail on his historic voyage? What US coast was represented by rapper Tupac Shakur? The apparent bending of a spoon when viewed through a glass of water is an example of what light phenomenon? Whose garden was Peter Rabbit always playing in? What American luxury handbag designer uses a C as its official logo? What is the name of the cartoon character who is cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs?
Round 2: Picture Round Hint: Morning TV Hosts Round 3: Sports 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) What NFL team currently has the most consecutive home stadium sellouts since 1966? At age 21, who was the youngest ever MVP of the NBA All-Star Game? What SEC school uses the elephant as their mascot? At 17 years old, what German was the youngest man to with the Wimbledon mens singles championship? What type of tackle was outlawed in the NFL because of Dallas Cowboys safety, Roy Williams? What type of science is boxing said to be? What city was hosting the Winter Olympics when the US hockey team won the Miracle on Ice? What schools athletic site is GoDucks.com? What nickname is shared by the New York Giants and IBM?
10) Name the four NHL hockey divisions prior to 1993? Round 4: Geography/History 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) The birthplace of Borat, what is the largest land-locked country in the world? Driving due south from Detroit, Michigan, what is the first foreign country youll run into? What is the only continent without an active volcano? True or false, Trinidad and Tobago are two countries? How many independent nations have flown their flag over Texas soil? How many amendments are currently attached to the US Constitution? Before the Eiffel Tower was built in 1889, what American building was the tallest man-made structure in the world? 8) At the time of the American Revolution, what was the second-largest English speaking city in the world? 9) Who became the first Italian American to serve on the US Supreme Court? 10) The Tibetan Freedom Concerts that were held around the world between 1996 and 2001 were organized by what hip hop band? Round 5: Entertainment 1) Johnny Depp claimed he based his pirate character, Captain Jack Sparrow, on what classic rock star? 2) Who is getting married in the Young MC song, Bust A Move? 3) What television characters trademark song was Smelly Cat? 4) In the movie, Apocalypse Now, what actor delivers the famous line, I love the smell of napalm in the morning.? 5) What Saturday Night Live comedian is famous for her impression of former Alaska governor, Sarah Palin? 6) What series about vampires is the most popular show on HBO since The Sopranos? 7) What movie gave Tom Hanks his first role as the lead? 8) From what county did the doomed plane take off in the TV series, Lost? 9) In what 1996 movie do Pierce Brosnan, Michael J Fox, Glenn Close, Annette Bening, Danny Devito, Martin Short, Jack Nicholson, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Tom Jones appear? 10) What two movies were both directed and acted in by Robert De Niro? Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) What fault line runs 800 miles through the state of California? What is the most widely eaten fruit in the world? What is the term for an animal that eats both plants and animals? On British naval ships, what do the letters HMS stand for? In science, what geological layer makes up most of the Earths mass? Name the type of polyunsaturated fat that is found in fish.
7) What 1970s car model resulted in lawsuits against the manufacturer because the fuel tank would explode when the car was hit from behind? 8) Who owns the company, Living Omnimedia? 9) The first word to describe the Addams family, according to their theme song, is creepy. What is the second word? Final Question: According to the 2000 US Census, list the 15 most common last names in the United States. (4 are Latin.)
Answers Round 1 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Ostrich Stout Idaho Super Mario Bros Spain West Coast Refraction Mr. McGregor Coach Sonny the Cuckoo Bird
Round 2 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Meredith Viera Wendy Williams Natalie Morales Matt Lauer Al Roker Bob Saget (Danny Tanner) Kelly Ripa Kathy Lee Gifford Regis Philbin Hoda Kotb
Round 3 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Washington Redskins LeBron James University of Alabama Boris Becker Horsecollar Sweet Science Lake Placid, NY University of Oregon Big Blue Adams, Patrick, Norris, and Smythe
Round 4 1) Kazakhstan
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Canada Australia False Six (Spain, France, Mexico, Republic of Texas, USA, Confederate States of America) 27 Washington Monument Philadelphia Antonin Scalia Beastie Boys
Round 5 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Keith Richards Larry Phoebe from Friends Robert Duvall Tina Fey True Blood Splash Australia Mars Attacks! The Good Shepherd and A Bronx Tale
Round 6 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) San Andreas fault Banana Omnivore His/Her Majestys Ship Mantle Omega-3 Ford Pinto Martha Stewart Kooky
Round 1: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) What animal appears on the logo for the World Wildlife Fund? What is the chemical formula for Nitrous Oxide? What clothing chain sold Monica Lewinsky her famous blue dress? What was the first hip hop song on Billboards Top 40? What tendon connects the calf muscle to the heel bone? What actor played the Continental in a sketch on Saturday Night Live? What did US Air flight 1549 hit on January 5, 2009? What redheaded comedienne cohosted CNNs New Years Eve show with Anderson Cooper? In what state was Stephen King born? The Wii video game console is made by what company?
Round 2: Picture Round Hint: Santa baby Round 3: Sports 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) What Heisman trophy winner played his rookie season in Madison Square Garden? What running back led the NFL in rushing yards in 2010? What former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback was nicknamed Slash? How many players per team can be on the field for any play in the NFL? Hard-luck pitcher Mordecai Brown went by what nickname? Quarterback Steve Young is famous for playing for the San Francisco 49ers. What other team did he play for? What number soccer jersey does David Beckham wear? True or false: Ivan Wendel is the all-time record holder for Wimbledon singles wins. What NFL quarterback broke the record for most completions by a rookie in 2010? What is the name of the track where the Kentucky Derby is run?
Round 4: Geography/History
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What is the least densely populated state in the US? Who is Canadas Prime Minister? What Chinese leader launched a cultural revolution in 1966? What states residents are called jayhawkers? What board game did Castro ban in Cuba after taking power? What was public school teacher John Scopes tried in court for teaching? Who is the least celebrated but most famous person born in Braunau, Austria? What US state has been the birthplace for the most US Presidents? What numeric name was given to the era right before the Great Depression? What name was given to the Vermont militia gang led by Ethan Allen?
Round 5: Entertainment 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Whose 2007 concert tour was named the Blonde Ambition World Tour? What actress got her break as the star of James Camerons tv series, Dark Angel? What actor played James Bond in the movie, Octopussy? Actor Jim Backus, who played Mr. Howell on Gilligans Island, was the voice of what popular 1960s cartoon character? What former supermodel created the reality series, Americas Next Top Model? Who is the famous mother of actress Kate Hudson? Which of the seven continents is missing on the map of the board game, Risk? What comedian did Artie Lange replace on the Howard Stern radio show? What do the letters TRL stand for on the MTV video show? Who flew on the Concorde from London to Philadelphia so he could perform at both Live Aid concerts?
Round 6: General Knowledge 1) What fishy term do casino hosts use to describe their biggest clients? 2) An artichoke is which of the following a fruit, a vegetable, or a flower? 3) What board game was invented in 1954 by a Canadian couple who made it to play on their boat with their friends? 4) What daytime talk show host is a former Naval intelligence officer? 5) What reading disorder causes the reader to interpret symbols backwards? 6) Cleveland lies on what Great Lake? 7) What historical American figure made the following quote famous: A penny saved is a penny earned.? 8) The largest champagne bottle, which holds 20 regular bottles, was named after what ancient ruler? 9) What is the name of the tail that has been adapted by animals to be used as an extra limb? Final Question: Name the 6 quarterbacks and 6 running backs (not fullbacks) named to the 2011 Pro Bowl game.
Answers Round 1 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Panda Bear N2O The Gap Rappers Delight Achilles Tendon Christopher Walken A flock of geese and the Hudson River Kathy Griffin Maine Nintendo
Round 2 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Michelle Monaghan Heidi Klum Mariah Carey Susan Boyle Anne Hathaway Brooke Shields Katy Perry Faith Hill Stacy Keibler Christina Aguilera
Round 3 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Charlie Ward Arian Foster Kordell Stewart 11 Three Finger Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7 or 23 False Sam Bradford Churchill Downs
Round 4 1) Alaska
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Stephen Harper Chairman Mao Tse Tung Kansas Monopoly Evolution Adolf Hitler Virginia The Roaring Twenties Green Mountain Boys
Round 5 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Madonna Jessica Alba Roger Moore Mr. Magoo Tyra Banks Goldie Hawn Antarctica Jackie The Joke Man Martling Total Request Live Phil Collins
Round 6 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Whales Flower Yahtzee Montell Williams Dyslexia Lake Erie Benjamin Franklin Nebuchadnezzar Prehensile
Final Question 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Tom Brady Philip Rivers Peyton Manning Michael Vick Matt Ryan Drew Brees Maurice Jones-Drew
Arian Foster Jamaal Charles Michael Turner Adrian Peterson Steven Jackson
Round 1: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) What subject does Ben Steins character teach in the movie, Ferris Buellers Day Off? Which plant is named for a Roman goddess? What type of tea makes up 80% of the tea consumed in the US black, white, or green? Harem pants were popularized in the 1990s by what rap star? What do the A and M stand for in the name of the school, Texas A&M? Debuting in 1960, what was the first animated series to appear in primetime? How many minutes does it take light to reach the Earth from the sun? What is the second-largest fast food chicken restaurant in the US? Phinneas Taylor was the first and middle name of what famous US entertainer? What does the L stand for in Samuel L Jackson?
Round 2: Picture Round Hint: New Years babies (birthday on 12/31 or 1/1) Round 3: Sports 1) Between running backs and wide receivers, what position has won more Super Bowl MVP awards? 2) What university did Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones play football for? 3) In hockey, which goaltending position is also the name of a flying creature? 4) Legendary jump-the-shark icon, Ted McGinley, appeared on eight episodes of what sportsthemed comedy series before it was canceled? 5) What sports video game debuted in 1988 and is updated each year? 6) What former UCLA coach is now the head mens basketball coach for St. Johns University? 7) What basketball sports great was host of a talk show that was canceled after only eight weeks on air? 8) The main arena at the Australian Open tennis event is named after what tennis great? 9) In ice hockey, a goaltenders blue area is called, the *what+? 10) Playing against his former team, what head coach oversaw the largest comeback, points-wise, in the last 5 minutes of an NFL game in 2003? Round 4: Geography and History
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What city opened Americas first pizzeria in 1905? Under which monument is the French tomb of the unknown soldier? What country governs Bermuda? What name is given to the Israeli secret service? What country was once known as Hellas? Who wrote the majority of the Declaration of Independence? What former Prime Minister was made the first honorary US citizen in 1963? What nonflattering nickname was given to American soldiers during World War II? What US president was nicknamed Old Rough and Ready? What famous general did Truman relieve of command for insubordination during the Korean War?
Round 5: Entertainment 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Pro wrestler Hunter Hearst Helmsley is better known by what nickname? Paula Coles song, I Dont Want To Wait was used as the theme for what WB tv series? Who is Posh Spice married to? What tv shows final episode was titled, Goodbye, Farewell, And Amen? Over the falls, split the atom, the Lindy loop, and walk the dog are all types of what? Who played Kevin Arnold in The Wonder Years? What 1975 film was the first movie to earn $100 million at the box office? What comic strip character, known for his constant complaining, has a dog named Fuzz? What tv show features a forensic expert that kills only by his fathers code? How many red numbers are there on a roulette wheel?
Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) What is in a camels hump? What famous philosopher was Alexander the Greats tutor? Who was the first US Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security? Copper and zinc make up what alloy? Do more or less than 50% of Americans have passports? What actress brides 1956 wedding to a prince drew 1,500 journalists to a nation of 5,000 people? 7) The metacarpals are located in what part of the body? 8) Who wrote the novel, Uncle Toms Cabin? 9) The three primary colors are red, yellow, and blue. What are the three secondary colors? Final Question: List the 22 songs on the 1978 Grease soundtrack.
Answers Round 1 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Economics Venus Fly Trap Black MC Hammer Agricultural and Mechanical The Flintstones 8 Minutes Chick-fil-A PT Barnum Leroy
Round 2 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Verne Troyer Ben Kingsley Betsy Ross Donna Summer Val Kilmer JD Salinger Frank Langella John Denver Henri Matisse J Edgar Hoover
Round 3 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Running Backs University of Arkansas Butterfly Sports Night John Madden Football Steve Lavin Magic Johnson Rod Laver The Crease Tony Dungy
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Arc de Triomphe Great Britain The Mossad Greece Thomas Jefferson Winston Churchill Doughboys Zachary Taylor Douglas MacArthur
Round 5 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Triple H Dawsons Creek David Beckham MASH Yo Yo Tricks Fred Savage Jaws Ziggy Dexter 18
Round 6 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Fat Aristotle Tom Ridge Brass Less (~37%) Grace Kelly Hand/Wrist Harriet Beecher Stowe Orange, Green, and Purple
Final Question 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Grease Summer Nights Hopelessly Devoted To You Youre The One That I Want Sandy Beauty School Dropout Look At Me, Im Sandra Dee
8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16) 17) 18) 19) 20) 21) 22)
Greased Lightnin Its Raining On Prom Night Alone At The Drive-In Movie Blue Moon Rock N Roll Is Here To Stay Those Magic Changes Hound Dog Born To Hand Jive Tears On My Pillow Mooning Freddy, My Love Rock N Roll Party Queen There Are Worse Things I Could Do We Go Together Love Is A Many Splendored Thing
Round 1: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) David Bowies song Fame was co-written by what Beatle? What plant can grow 3 feet in one day? What author gave us the character Gunga Din? Titan is the largest moon of which planet? In what body of water was the supposed lost city of Atlantis? First published in 1958, Cliffs Notes focused on works by which author? What USO legend once boxed under the name Packy East? What French term means according to the menu? Who painted The Last Supper? Within 6 months, how often does a blue moon occur?
Round 2: Picture Round Hint: Revenge of the Nerds Round 3: Sports 1) B 2) ? Round 4: Geography and History 1) What US state was once a kingdom with a ruling monarch?
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What country is home to 8 of the 10 tallest mountains in the world? Port Said is associated with what important waterway? What South American country is named after an explorer? What US city is the top tourist destination of overseas travelers? What was the name of Charles Lindberghs Atlantic-crossing airplane? On what date did D-Day occur? What era was nicknamed the Me Decade in the US? Who was the emperor of Rome when it burned? Who is the longest-ruling monarch in British history?
Round 5: Entertainment 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) What decade did the EPCOT Center open in Florida? What band supposedly named themselves after the unemployment form in Ireland? Fill in the blank: Players in Candy Land move through the ________ Stick Forest. What legendary band is Gene Simmons from KISS credited with getting started by recording and financing their first demo? What company makes Scrabble? How many small squares are on one face of a Rubiks Cube? What director produced the notorious 1938 radio broadcast, War of the Worlds? Where is the only place in Los Angeles that you would find dire wolves, mastodons, and longhorned bison? What US national park sits atop a supervolcano? Whose commercial workout tapes were mentioned in the song Baby Got Back?
Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) What is the fear of spiders called? What amendment protects the right to free speech? What is the name of Bill Gatess wife? What park does Yogi Bear live in? What companys motto is Live in your world, play in ours.? What is the largest crop produced in the US? What companys motto is The number one German beer in the world? What is the hardest material in the human body? Who was the first female Supreme Court Justice, and what US president nominated her?
Final Question: As of 2010, name the 10 most valuable global brands in the world.
Answers Round 1: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) John Lennon Bamboo Rudyard Kipling Saturn Atlantic Ocean/Mediterranean Sea William Shakespeare Bob Hope A La Carte Leonardo Da Vinci Every 2.5 Years (2 Years to 3 Years)
Round 2: Picture Round 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Robert Carradine Curtis Armstrong (Booger) Anthony Edwards Timothy Busfield Donald Gibb (The Ogre) John Goodman Courtney Thorne Smith Ted McGinley James Cromwell Julia Montgomery
Round 3: Sports 11) A 12) y Round 4: Geography and History 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Hawaii Nepal Suez Canal Colombia New York City Spirit of St. Louis June 6, 1944 1970s Nero
10) Queen Victoria Round 5: Entertainment 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 1980s U2 Peppermint Van Halen Hasbro/Milton Bradley 9 Orson Welles La Brea Tar Pits Yellowstone Jane Fonda
Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Arachnophobia First Amendment Melinda Jellystone Park Sony (Playstation) Corn Becks Tooth Enamel Sandra Day OConnor, Ronald Reagan
Final Question 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Google IBM Apple Microsoft Coca Cola McDonalds Marlboro China Mobile GE Vodafone
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What does corned, as in corned beef, refer to? At whose wedding did Elton John controversially perform in 2010? What was Alfred Lord Tennysons profession? Who became New York Citys first African American mayor in 1990? What band does The Dude hate in The Big Lebowski? Who proved that all objects fall at the same speed? What products name means water of life in Gaelic? What was director Michael Moores first feature film? What third party presidential nominee wrote Unsafe At Any Speed? Name the two people who have won a Nobel Prize and an Academy Award.
Round 2: Picture Round Hint: Proactiv Round 3: Sports 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) How many seasons did Michael Jordan play for the North Carolina Tar Heels? What was Dale Earnhardt, Sr.s nickname? Jimmer Fredette is emerging as a star for what schools basketball team? Who was the first American to win four Olympic gold medals in one year? Who is the longest-tenured head coach in the NFL? For what two teams did Bill Walton win NBA championships? Sharing his name with a singer, who was the first African American world heavyweight boxing champion? 8) Who is the NFLs all-time leader in kick returns for touchdowns? 9) Who is the only tennis player to have twice won all four Grand Slam titles in the same year? 10) How many different teams have represented the NFC in the Super Bowl in the last 10 years? Round 4: Geography and History 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) What documents text is carved on the wall of the Lincoln Memorial? What large desert can be found in both China and Mongolia? What fort inspired the line, the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air? What Italian city is known as the Cradle of the Renaissance? What citys Old North Church is home to the oldest church bells in the US? What six-letter European capitals name is one syllable? What naval officer gave us the line, I have not yet begun to fight.? Who was the first person to be both the wife of a president and the mother of a president? The eastern part of what country became Bangladesh? What sea captain led the first English expedition to circumnavigate the globe?
Round 5: Entertainment
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What Scooby Doo character lives at 224 Maple St. in Coolsville? Who composed the music for the Broadway musical, Starlight Express? What group starred in the movies, Monkey Business, Horse Feathers, and Animal Crackers? Aziz Ansari, Rashida Jones, and Amy Poehler star in what TV series? What city is mentioned in the title of Bruce Springsteens first studio album? What My Fair Lady character shares a name with a character on Magnum PI? What comedian spent 5 years on Saturday Night Live before creating his own production company called Happy Madison? 8) What Barbados-born pop stars real name is Robyn Fenty? 9) What does a grip do on a movie set? 10) What actor said, Frankly, my dear, I dont give a damn.? Round 6: General Knowledge 1) Fill in the blank: An object in motion tends to stay in motion is the Law of ______. 2) What candy was named after its creators, Forrest Mars, Sr. and Bruce Murrie? 3) What type of triangle is defined as a triangle where two of the three interior angles are equivalent? 4) What is the largest artery in the body called? 5) What does the VEI scale measure? 6) Who did JFK beat to become president, and what year was he inaugurated? 7) What fictional character convinces a pair of children to play while their mother is out? 8) What type of paper is used to test acidity? 9) Who is your fathers brothers mothers husbands daughter to you? Final Question: Name the 10 countries with the largest economies.
Answers Round 1: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Cured in Salt Rush Limbaugh Poet David Dinkins The Eagles Galileo Whiskey Roger and Me Ralph Nader Al Gore and George Bernard Shaw
Round 2: Picture Round 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Jennifer Aniston Judith Light Edward James Olmos Avril Lavigne Nick Jonas Kelly Clarkson Ryan Sheckler Alyssa Milano Caroline Wozniacki Sean Puff Daddy Combs
Round 3: Sports 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 3 (Three) The Intimidator BYU Jesse Owens Andy Reid Boston Celtics and Portland Trailblazers Jack Johnson Devon Hester Rod Laver 10 (Ten)
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Gobi Desert Fort McHenry Florence Boston Prague John Paul Jones Abagail Adams Pakistan Sir Francis Drake
Round 5: Entertainment 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Shaggy Andrew Lloyd Weber The Marx Brothers Parks & Recreation Asbury Park Higgins Adam Sandler Rihanna Sets Up Lights and Cameras Clark Gable
Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Inertia M&Ms Isosceles Aorta Volcanic Eruptions Richard Nixon, 1961 Cat In The Hat Litmus Paper Your Aunt
Final Question 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) United States China Japan India Germany Russia Brazil
Round 1: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) True or false, Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck named their dog Martha Stewart? Under European law, traditional bottles of balsamic vinegar must be produced in what country? What TV series featured the first interracial kiss on US network TV in 1968? What product does Callahan Auto make in the movie, Tommy Boy? What trophy is awarded to the winner of Dancing With The Stars? What artist began publishing Birds Of America in 1827? Jimi Hendrix was famous for playing an instrumental version of what song at Woodstock? What company used the 1997 advertising slogan, Think Different? According to a popular saying, what food should only be eaten in months containing the letter R? 10) Who said, In the future, everyone will be famous for 15 minutes.? Round 2: Picture Round Hint: Actors who play much younger roles Round 3: Sports What NFL star came in 7th in the two-man bobsled at the 1992 Olympics? Who was the first Latino player inducted into baseballs Hall Of Fame? What is Tiger Woodss real first name? Which Tennessee Titans receiver was tackled at the 1-yard line to end Super Bowl XXXVI? What tennis player was stabbed in a 1993 match? Who did Muhammed Ali fight in The Rumble In The Jungle? What NBA player once choked his coach, PJ Carlissimo? Who is the only person to lead a Super Bowl in both passing and rushing yards? Of all the players in the four major pro sports (football, basketball, baseball, hockey), who has won the most league MVP awards? 10) What two teams won back-to-back World Series titles during the 1990s? 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Round 4: Geography and History 1) The benefit party political machine better known as Tammany Hall was based in what city? 2) What nations capital city is Pyongyang?
3) When OPEC formed in the 1960s, it included four Middle Eastern countries and what South American country? 4) What country contains the northernmost point in Africa? 5) What was the name of the military operation that preceded Desert Storm? 6) Who was the military leader of the first pilgrim colony in Plymouth, Massachusetts? 7) What was the family name of the last Russian czar? 8) By what name were the Boston militia commonly called during the Revolutionary War? 9) Did the Great Depression of the 1930s apply to just the US or worldwide? 10) What fluid flooded the streets of Boston in 1919, killing 200 people? Round 5: Entertainment 1) This network is home to TVs Property Virgins, House Hunters, and Divine Design. 2) Lady Gaga wore an outfit made of what material to the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards? 3) What popular satire website inspired a sports-themed show on Comedy Central that airs before The Daily Show? 4) Though she also appeared in Kanye Wests video, All Falls Down, Stacey Dash is better known for her role as Dionne in what 90s film? 5) In what exclusive California beachfront city does Charlie from Two And A Half Men reside? 6) Bono and The Edge wrote the music for what upcoming Broadway musical? 7) Brothers Jordan and Jonathan Knight are two of five members of what boy band? 8) Liv Tyler, Renee Zellweger, and Ethan Embry starred in what movie about a music store? 9) What Saturday Night Live alum starred in Blades Of Glory? 10) What 90s band shares its name with a famous boxer? Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) What is the correct name of the light green color that appears when copper weathers? What volcano destroyed the city of Pompeii? What scientist tested the behavioral responses of dogs by ringing a bell, causing them to drool? Butternut squash, not its cousin squash, is sometimes the main ingredient in what canned pie filling? What year did the alleged incident occur in Roswell, NM? What breed of dog did Paris Hilton make famous for carrying around in her purse? This famous fashion designer was shot dead on the steps of his Miami mansion in 1997. What living ingredient causes baked goods to rise through its flatulence? How often does Halleys Comet appear?
Final Question: List the top 18 car companies that produce the most cars in the world Tie-Breaker Question: Who wrote the novel, The Godfather?
Answers Round 1: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) True Italy Star Trek Brake pads Mirror Ball Trophy John James Audubon Star Spangled Banner Apple Oysters Andy Warhol
Round 2: Picture Round 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Gabrielle Carteris Trevor Donovan Jon Heder Olivia Newton John Shannon Elizabeth Luke Perry Stacey Dash Stockard Channing Alan Ruck Cory Monteith
Round 3: Sports 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Herschel Walker Roberto Clemente Eldrick Kevin Dyson Monica Seles George Foreman Latrell Sprewell Steve Young Wayne Gretzky Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees
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North Korea Venezuela Tunisia Desert Shield Miles Standish Romanov Minutemen Worldwide Molasses
Round 5: Entertainment 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) HGTV Meat TheOnion.com Clueless Spiderman: Turn Off The Dark Malibu New Kids On The Block Empire Records Will Ferrell Sugar Ray
Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Patina Mount Vesuvius Pavlov Pumpkin pie 1947 Chihuahua Gianni Versace Yeast Every 75-76 years
Nissan Fiat Suzuki Renault Daimler AG Chana Automobile BMW Mazda Chrysler Mitsubishi Beijing Automotive
Round 1: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Who held their Restoring Honor rally at the Lincoln Memorial? True or false, in the series, MASH, Hawkeye Pierce is from Iowa? Who is Cindy Crawford shaving on a 1993 Vanity Fair cover? In Roman numerals, what is the value of a V with a line above it? Who built the first movie studio? What company made the first jumbo jet in 1968? Who did Billboard Magazine call the decades biggest one hit wonder for the 2006 song, Bad Day? 8) Over the last four years, what is the most common color of new car sold in the US? 9) Who was Kitty Kellys biography titled, His Way, about? 10) What was the first Disney movie made into a Broadway musical? Round 2: Picture Round Hint: Mobsters Round 3: Sports 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) True or false, Reggie Jackson hit three home runs in the last game of the 1977 World Series? What team lost the most Super Bowls during the 1970s? What NBA team is owned by a Russian? Maurice The Rocket Richard was a star on what NHL team? What Major League Baseball team won four straight Rookie of the Year awards in the 1990s?
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Who did Muhammed Ali fight in the Thrilla in Manila? Who was the first to break Jim Browns career mark of 12,312 rushing yards? Carl Lewis won Olympic gold in what field event? Of the eight per year, how many Major golf and tennis tournaments are played in the US? How many cities did Babe Ruth play for in his career?
Round 4: Geography and History 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) In mainland Europe, what side of the road do they drive on? What city is represented on American currency by the letter D? What famous Parisian cathedral lies on the Seine River? Which mountains stretch from West Virginia to Georgia? Where did General MacArthur famously return in 1944? How many seats is every state guaranteed in the House of Representatives? Name a year that occurred during the Hundred Years War. What theory stated that, if the Communists succeeded in controlling Vietnam, they would eventually dominate Southeast Asia? 9) What name is given to the medieval political system in which political power came from land ownership? 10) Within 500 years, how long ago was the Great Pyramid of Giza built? Round 5: Entertainment 1) What two songs were played by Tom Hanks and Robert Loggia on the giant toy store piano in the movie, Big? 2) What was the fruity name of the furniture character on Pee Wees Playhouse? 3) What comedian born on February 14, 1948 earns millions of dollars by not talking during his show? 4) What action TV seriess 1992 final episode reveals the first name of the main character to be Angus? 5) What is the name of the hotel in The Shining? 6) What delicacy is made from duck liver? 7) What are Charlie Sheens real first and last names? 8) Napoleon Dynamites favorite animal is a mix between what two animals? 9) What song that reached #1 in 1973 was recorded by Carol Burnett Show and Mamas Family star, Vicki Lawrence? 10) What is the name of ESPNs Spanish station? Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) What is the three-letter acronym for an unmanned underwater vehicle? What exotic car company uses a trident in its logo? What creature kills more people throughout the world than any other? The company Daiwa makes equipment for what sport?
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The medical term, alopecia, refers to what condition? Who became governor mainly due to the Enron scandal? What are the muscles in your chest called? What is the name of the sweetener in the most popular sugar substitute in the world? In the movie, Airplane, what are the four things Steve McCroskey picked the wrong week to do?
Final Question: According to About.com, what are the 10 most popular tourist attractions in New York City?
Answers Round 1: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Glenn Beck False KD Lang 5,000 Thomas Edison Boeing Daniel Powter White Frank Sinatra Beauty & the Beast
Round 2: Picture Round 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Al Capone Robert Deniro Lucky Luciano Christian Slater John Gotti Armand Assante Pablo Escobar Adrian Grenier Bugsy Siegal Warren Beatty
Round 3: Sports 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) True Minnesota Vikings New Jersey Nets Montreal Canadiens Los Angeles Dodgers Joe Frazier Walter Payton Long Jump 4 (Tennis: US Open; Golf: Masters, PGA Championship, US Open) 3 (New York, Boston, Baltimore)
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Denver Notre Dame Blue Ridge Mountains The Philipines 1 1337 1453 Domino Theory Feudalism 4,500 Years Ago (4,000 5,000)
Round 5: Entertainment 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Chopsticks and Heart & Soul Chairy Teller (Penn & Teller) McGyver The Overlook Fois Gras Carlos Estevez Lion and Tiger The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia ESPN Deportes
Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) Maserati Mosquito Fishing Hair Loss/Balding Arnold Schwarzenegger Pectorals Aspartame Quit Drinking, Quit Smoking, Quit Sniffing Glue, Quit Amphetamines
Final Question 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Empire State Building Statue of Liberty Grand Central Terminal Rockefeller Center Ellis Island Immigration Museum Staten Island Ferry American Museum of Natural History
8) Central Park 9) Metropolitan Museum of Art 10) Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) March 16, 2011 Trivia
Round 1: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) What city provides the setting for the TV series, Frasier? What was Elviss last #1 hit during his lifetime? What is the more common name of the patella? In 1927, what became the first full-length movie with synchronized dialogue? What position is held by Ban Ki-moon? What is Michelle Obamas maiden name? Who hosted the same American TV show from 1957 to 1989? What car maker was rated #1 this year by Consumer Reports? What is the only sequel Bill Murray ever starred in? Named for a sycamore tree, what agreement signed by 24 stockbrokers on Wall Street started the New York Stock Exchange?
Round 2: Picture Round Hint: The Breakfast Club Round 3: Sports 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) What former coach appeared on last years season of Survivor? What NBA team has this years best record thus far? Who was the last major leaguer to hit over .400 for a season? What college football team finished last season ranked #2? Who was the first boxer to twice regain the heavyweight championship? What team has won the most Stanley Cups? What NFC team has most recently appeared in two Super Bowls? What US Presidents grandfather, Honey Fitz, threw the first pitch at Fenways inaugural game? Who was the last person to win baseballs Triple Crown? Since UCLA won seven straight, name the only two other teams to win back-to-back NCAA basketball championships.
Round 4: Geography and History 1) What US state is also known as the Heart of Dixie? 2) What is the capital of Wales? 3) What island chain makes up the westernmost point in the United States?
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In what city did Sigmund Freud practice psychiatry for the majority of his career? What world capital is separated into the Left Bank and the Right Bank? Whose expedition was officially named The Corps of Discovery? Who is the only former US President to side with the Confederacy during the Civil War? Considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture, what museum in Istanbul used to be a mosque? 9) What lighthouse was one of the tallest manmade structures in the world for centuries? 10) What two signers of the Declaration of Independence did Paul Revere set out to warn? Round 5: Entertainment 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) What shape is the scar on Harry Potters forehead? What major movie star played the first leading gay character on TV? What NASCAR driver is known for doing backflips off the top of his car after every win? What phrase was on the blimp and on the globe statue at Tony Montanas house in the movie, Scarface? What former athlete is on a TV series raising pigeons? What actor shocked his fans by releasing a spoken word album in 1968, and what was the name of the album? James Franco is what real person in the movie, 127 Hours? What is rapper 50 Cents real name? Who are the only two female performers in the US to have had a #1 hit and won an Academy Award? What fitness program was the best selling video series from 1983 to 1985?
Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) What US state is nicknamed The Last Frontier? In nautical terms, is a knot faster or slower than miles per hour? What sickening nickname is given to NASAs KC-135 aircraft used to simulate zero gravity? In medicine, what bodily function does a sphygmomanometer measure? What are the two major religious communities fighting against each other in Iraq? In 1979, the Seminole tribe became the first reservation-based community to do what? Who was the Brockton Bomber? What types of clouds are described as looking like white puffs of cotton? What are the four elements that make up lifes building blocks?
Final Question: According to Forbes Magazine, list the worlds 10 most powerful celebrities.
Answers Round 1: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Seattle, WA Suspicious Minds Kneecap The Jazz Singer Secretary General of the United Nations Robinson Dick Clark (American Bandstand) Honda Ghostbusters 2 Buttonwood Agreement
Round 2: Picture Round 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Judd Nelson John Bender Emilio Estevez Andrew Clark Ally Sheedy Allison Reynolds Molly Ringwald Claire Standish Anthony Michael Hall Brian Johnson
Round 3: Sports 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Jimmy Johnson San Antonio Spurs Ted Williams TCU Muhammed Ali Montreal Canadiens New York Giants John F. Kennedy Carl Yastrzemski Florida Gators and Duke Blue Devils
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Cardiff Aleutian Islands Vienna, Austria Paris, France Lewis and Clark John Tyler Hagia Sophia Lighthouse of Alexandria/Pharos of Alexandria John Hancock and Samuel Adams
Round 5: Entertainment 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Lightning Bolt Billy Chrystal Carl Edwards The World Is Yours Mike Tyson William Shatner, The Transformed Man Aron Ralston Curtis Jackson Cher and Barbra Streisand Jane Fondas workout series
Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Alaska Faster Vomit Comet Blood Pressure Sunnis and Shiites Open a casino Rocky Marciano Cumulus Nitrogen, Oxygen, Carbon, and Hydrogen
Final Question 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Oprah Winfrey Beyonce Knowles James Cameron Lady Gaga Tiger Woods Britney Spears U2
8) Sandra Bullock 9) Johnny Depp 10) Madonna March 30, 2011 Trivia
Round 1: General Knowledge 1) In 1995, 10 million votes were cast by the public to place what new color of candy in M&M bags? 2) What Oscar winner played Uncle Ned on the TV show, Family Ties? 3) What creatures are kept in apiaries? 4) In Pulp Fiction, Samuel L. Jackson quotes what book of the Bible? 5) Vic Ferrari was the alter ego of what TV character? 6) How many bones are in an adults body? 7) Who wrote the 1898 science fiction novel, The War Of The Worlds? 8) All zip codes that start with 10 are in what state? 9) Which of the Golden Girls never won a Best Actress Emmy for her work on the show? 10) In chemistry, what does PH stand for? Round 2: Picture Round Hint: Roger Round 3: Sports 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) What seed is Final Four team, VCU? Who has the most wins as a pitcher among left-handers? True or false? Jim Calhoun is older than Butlers and VCUs coaches combined. What last name is shared by 2 of the top 10 points-scoring NFL kickers of all time? What team did Barry Bonds play his first MLB game for? What school did Tyus Edney lead to a national championship? 2 of the 3 NHL points leaders this season have what last name? How many MLB pitchers have over 400 wins? Name them. What NHL goalie has the most wins in both his career and in a single season? To achieve a Golden Slam in tennis, what five events must you win?
Round 4: Geography and History 1) 2) 3) 4) What state is home to the Erie Canal? Vasco De Gama was an explorer from what country? What is the huge plaza in the center of Moscow called? What capital of Morocco sounds like an animal?
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On what continent would you have found the ancient Incan civilization? What Russian leader made a pact with Hitler in 1939? What runaway slave went on to publish an abolitionist newspaper? Who is the only US President elected to non-consecutive terms? What animals did Hannibal use to invade Italy? What is the first self-evident truth mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?
Round 5: Entertainment 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) What R&B singer was the first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? What was Spritles monkey called in the show, Speed Racer? What was the name of the villain in the movie The Usual Suspects? If you are trying to do the Atom Smasher, the Brain Twister, and Rock the Baby, what are you doing? What is the name of Joan Jetts band? What 80s reality TV show was Rusty Burrell on? What leading movie character was named after a dictator and an explosive? What detective series was Bill Cosbys first weekly TV show? In the cartoon, Dudley Do-Right, what villain tied Nell to the train tracks? In 2002, what show did TV Guide name as the greatest American TV program of all time?
Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Where would you find the original Declaration of Independence? Other than Lincoln and JFK, name the two US Presidents to be assassinated. Your third molars are also known by what name? What European city is nicknamed The Eternal City? What weather terms definition is the process by which water turns from a vapor into a liquid? What was Norms main profession on Cheers? In what US state would you find Talladega Speedway? What year was Bill Clinton first inaugurated as US President? What is 150% of $1.20?
Final Question: Not counting Obama, name the 14 Presidents from the Democratic Party.
Answers Round 1: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Blue Tom Hanks Bees Ezekiel Latka Gravas from Taxi 206 HG Wells New York Estelle Getty Potential of Hydrogen
Round 2: Picture Round 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Kenny Rogers Mr. Rogers/Fred Rogers Kenny Rogers Wayne Rogers Will Rogers Rodgers and Hammerstein Roy Rogers Ginger Rogers Mimi Rogers Aaron Rodgers
Round 3: Sports 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11 Seed Warren Spahn True (Calhoun 68; Brad Stevens 34 and Shaka Smart 33) Anderson/Andersen UCLA Pittsburgh Pirates Sedin (Daniel Sedin and Henrik Sedin) 2 (Cy Young and Walter Johnson) Martin Brodeur US Open, Wimbledon, Australian Open, French Open, and the Olympics
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Portugal Red Square Rabat South America Josef Stalin Frederick Douglass Grover Cleveland Elephants All Men Are Created Equal
Round 5: Entertainment 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Aretha Franklin Chim Chim Keyser Soze Playing With A Yo Yo The Blackhearts The Peoples Court Napoleon Dynamite I Spy Snidely Whiplash Seinfeld
Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) National Archive in Washington DC James A Garfield and William McKinley Wisdom Teeth Rome Condensation Accountant Alabama 1993 $1.80
Final Question 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Bill Clinton Jimmy Carter Lyndon B Johnson John F Kennedy Harry S Truman Franklin D Roosevelt Woodrow Wilson
Grover Cleveland Andrew Johnson James Buchanan Franklin Pierce James K Polk Martin Van Buren Andrew Jackson
Round 1: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) What does the W stand for in WD-40? On what TV show did The Simpsons debut as short segments? What playing card is also known as the knave? The Silver Buffalo is the highest award given by what organization? What type of dinosaur had 17 triangular bony plates embedded in its back? What blood type is known as the universal donor? Who compiled the first dictionary of American English? Haggis is cooked using what part of the sheep? Ed Asner won multiple Emmys playing Lou Grant on what TV series? What two James Cameron movies set box office records for being the highest-grossing movie of all time?
Round 2: Picture Round Hint: Bosses Round 3: Sports 1) What former overall #1 pick was the NBAs all-time blocked shots leader? 2) What movie starred Rob Lowe as a smooth-skating hockey player? 3) 1999 was the third time in NCAA history that two #1 seeds played each other in the finals of the mens basketball championship. Name the teams. 4) What former Yankee player was also one of only six managers to lead both AL and NL teams to the World Series? 5) Villanova was the lowest seed to ever win the NCAA tournament. What seed were they? 6) What is the oldest you can be to compete in the NFLs Punt, Pass, and Kick competition: 13, 14, or 15? 7) As of this year, how many consecutive Final Fours has the UConn womens basketball team made? 8) The ESU Timberwolves were a fictional universitys sports team in what movie?
9) What NFL tight end went undrafted after a career playing basketball at Kent State? 10) List the four NBA Hall of Famers taken in the first round of the 1984 NBA draft. Round 4: Geography and History 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) What is the name for a marine environment where salt water meets fresh water? Vatican City is located inside what larger city? What are you supposed to do to the Blarney Stone? The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were located in what present-day country? What New England state was the first admitted to the union after the original thirteen? Ronald Reagan was the governor of what state before becoming President? What came first: the Russian, French, or English revolution? What former First Lady opened a clinic for people with substance abuse issues? Who founded the University of Virginia? In 1965, what did Lyndon B Johnson make it illegal to incinerate?
Round 5: Entertainment 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Forty Licks was the first compilation album from what band? What state is Prince from? Who wrote Sinead OConnors #1 hit, Nothing Compares 2 U? What TV character lived at the estate called The Robins Nest? The events at Matawan Creek, NJ on July 12, 1916 inspired what movie? What Los Angeles team brought David Beckham to play soccer in America? What fake name does George Costanza frequently call himself? Whats the name of Little Orphan Annies dog? Dennis DeYoung was the lead singer for what classic rock band? What was Hulk Hogans characters name that Rocky fights in Rocky 3?
Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) What car or truck model is named after a pepper? What is the medical term for bad breath? In what US state is Poland Spring water bottled? What is a whale sharks main food? In what ocean is the Mariana Trench? What do humans do an average of 6,250,000 times a year? What day of the year is divided by four because of the leap year? Developed in 1927, this common household convenience was called the electric pig. What is it called now? 9) What fell to the Earth in thousands of pieces in 1979? Final Question: Name the 10 most popular flavors of Ben & Jerrys ice cream currently sold.
Answers Round 1: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Water The Tracy Ullman Show Jack Boy Scouts Stegosaurus O Negative Noah Webster Stomach The Mary Tyler Moore Show Titanic and Avatar
Round 2: Picture Round 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) C. Montgomery Burns Meryl Streep Bruce Springsteen Boss Hogg Dabney Coleman Donald Trump Gordon Ramsay Buddy Valastro (Cake Boss) Bill Lumberg (Gary Cole) Tony Danza
Round 3: Sports 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Hakeem Olajuwon Youngblood UConn and Duke Yogi Berra #8 15 Four The Program Antonio Gates Hakeem Olajuwon, Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, and John Stockton
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Rome Kiss It Iraq Vermont California English Revolution (1600s) Betty Ford Thomas Jefferson Draft Cards
Round 5: Entertainment 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) The Rolling Stones Minnesota Prince Magnum, PI Jaws LA Galaxy Art Vandelay Sandy Styx Thunderlips
Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Porsche Cayenne Halitosis Maine Plankton Pacific Ocean Blink February 29 Garbage Disposal Skylab
Final Question 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Boston Crme Pie Brownie Batter Cheesecake Brownie Chubby Hubby Chocolate Fudge Brownie Crme Brulee Magic Brownies
8) Strawberry Cheesecake 9) Vanilla Heath Bar Crunch 10) Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough April 13, 2011 Trivia
Round 1: General Knowledge 1) What TV characters easy chair is on display at the Smithsonian? 2) Which is the only Protestant denomination with over 30 million members in the US: Baptist, Methodist, or Presbyterian? 3) What movie ends with the main character opening a 1961 bottle of Chateau Cheval Blanc? 4) Produced as a 1964 model, what was considered the first Pony car? 5) Adam Smith and John Maynard Keynes became famous for their views on what subject? 6) Bing is a variety of what fruit? 7) What seven-novel series by Stephen King is about a character known as the gunslinger? 8) According to Hallmark, what is the best-selling card-giving occasion, after Christmas? 9) Who was the guest on Oprahs most-watched single episode? 10) In 2009, whose record for most #1 albums was broken by Jay-Z? Round 2: Picture Round Hint: Before They Were In Rehab Round 3: Sports 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Who won the first game of the 2011 Major League Baseball season? In sports, what position is said to play between the pipes? Who did the Packers beat in Super Bowl I? What team won the World Series against the infamous 1919 Chicago Black Sox? What was unusual about Charles Woodson winning the 1997 Heisman Trophy? What official drink of the Preakness Stakes shares its name with a flower? Who is the only NFL team to play in both the AFC and NFC Championship Game? What seasonal nickname is given to baseballs World Series? What two NBA teams have teammates ranked in the top 5 of the NBA in scoring points per game this season? 10) Besides the US, name the 5 countries who have hosted both the Summer and Winter Olympics. Round 4: Geography and History 1) Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Massachusetts officially designate themselves as what? 2) What is the nickname given to the section of Westminster Abbey where writers like Chaucer, Tennyson, and Dickens are buried?
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What US city has a tourist attraction called Temple Square? What Belgian city is the center of the worlds diamond trade? What North Carolina peak is the tallest of the Appalachian Mountains? Who was the first foreign-born US Secretary of State? What part of the UK was known as Ulster? Who are the only two single-term Presidents out of our first seven? After the Civil War, was Jefferson Davis imprisoned, executed, or exonerated? Which of the Ancient Wonders of the World was dedicated to a Greek goddess?
Round 5: Entertainment 1) On the Academy Award Oscar trophy, on what object is the statue standing? 2) Terrell Owens has a talk show with what other athlete? What was the other hosts name before he changed it? 3) What classic 1970s rock bands name means small tributary? 4) When Bugs Bunny tunnels underground and gets lost, he says, I knew I should have taken a left turn at what city? 5) What singer entered into a civil partnership with David Furnish on December 21, 2005? 6) Prince went by the name, TAFKAP, which stood for what? 7) Who is Dr Bunsen Honeydews luckless lab assistant with a very small vocabulary on The Muppet Show? 8) What muppet appeared as a performing artist, a stuntman, and a daredevil? 9) What actress, born on October 22, 1942, was the most popular cast member on the original Mickey Mouse Club and went on to appear in a series of beach party films? 10) Name the four main characters from the original episodes of South Park. Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Jumbo shrimp, sweet sorrow, and Hells Angels are all examples of what? What lawn mower manufacturer shares its name with a type of fish? What two elements are used to combat radiation sickness? What American airport was named after a famous battle of World War II? What heart medication is also used to blow things up? What two liquors are in a B&B? Sawtooth, sine, and triangle are all types of what? What car part regenerates the battery? What childhood pranks name combines the word for not dry with the first name of a baseball legend?
Final Question: Name the one hit from these one-hit wonders. 1) Gary Numan 2) Right Said Fred 3) The Divinyls
Gary Glitter Nena Marcia Griffiths The Sugarhill Gang A-ha Modern English Thomas Dolby Men Without Hats House Of Pain Crash Test Dummies Young MC Wild Cherry
Answers Round 1: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Archie Bunker Baptist Sideways Ford Mustang Economics Cherry The Dark Tower Valentines Day Michael Jackson Elvis Presley
Round 2: Picture Round 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Robert Downey Jr. Lindsay Lohan Amy Winehouse Corey Feldman Gary Busey Nick Nolte Marion Barry Tara Reid Mel Gibson Charlie Sheen
Round 3: Sports 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) New York Yankees Hockey Goalie Kansas City Chiefs Cincinnati Reds He was a primarily defensive player Black-Eyed Susan Seattle Seahawks The Fall Classic Miami Heat and New York Knicks Italy, Japan, Canada, Germany, and France
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Poets Corner Salt Lake City, UT Antwerp Mount Mitchell Henry Kissinger Northern Ireland John Adams and John Quincy Adams Imprisoned Temple of Artemis
Round 5: Entertainment 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Film Reel Chad Ochocinco, Chad Johnson Little River Band Albuquerque Elton John The Artist Formerly Known As Prince Beaker The Great Gonzo Annette Funicello Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, Eric Cartman, and Kenny McCormick
Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Oxymorons Snapper Iodine and Potassium Chicago Midway Nitroglycerin Benedictine and Brandy Waves Alternator Wet Willie
Final Question 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Cars Im Too Sexy I Touch Myself Rock & Roll 99 Luftballons Electric Slide Rappers Delight
Take On Me I Melt With You She Blinded Me With Science The Safety Dance Jump Around Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm Bust A Move Play That Funky Music
Round 1: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) What comedian was the first guest to host Saturday Night Live? A business selling stock for the first time is called its what? Who was the first astronomer to view Saturns rings? What actor received final billing during the credits of all ten seasons of Happy Days? What animal name is given to car doors that open up? What Academy Award nominated film maker created Twin Peaks? What branch of the military has the largest percentage of active females? An ibis is what type of horned animal? What medieval author is the subject of Rodins The Thinker? After MASH, what sitcom had the highest-rated finale?
Round 2: Picture Round Hint: Heart Round 3: Sports 1) True or false: World Series champions always open the following season at home. 2) What is the most common month for a Super Bowl to be played in? 3) Who appeared on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition three years in a row in the 1980s? 4) Who is the oldest coach to win the NCAA Mens Basketball Championship? 5) What is the most recent team to join the NFL? 6) What Junior was inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame in 2007? 7) What alcohol goes into the mint julep, the Kentucky Derbys official drink? 8) What was the last year in which Tiger Woods won a Major tournament? 9) In 1904, what became the first American city to host the Olympics? 10) Name the three brewery-named parks in Major League Baseball. Round 4: Geography and History
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What US state was ravaged by Hurricane Hugo in 1989? Nine of the ten tallest mountains in the world are at least partially in what country? With over 200 venues, what Texas city bills itself as the live music capital of the world? What line follows 180 degrees of longitude? Of the original thirteen colonies, which state had the most coastline? What London building has been a palace, prison, and observatory? What is the music-inspired name of Jacques Cousteaus research ship? What explorer named Florida? What candidate won the US Senate seat in the 1858 Illinois election? What two US Presidents have middle names that are former Presidents last names?
Round 5: Entertainment 1) Who is the fastest mouse in all of Mexico? 2) In Greek mythology, what Gorgon turned people into stone? 3) In the movie, Borat, what element does Borat claim his country, Kazakhstan, is the largest producer of? 4) Jeremy Wade is the host of what extreme fishing TV show on Animal Planet? 5) What neighborhood in Rio De Janeiro was the girl from in the 1964 Stan Getz award-winning song? 6) In what video game, often played on smart phones, do birds try to destroy pigs? 7) What word can describe a collection of diamonds, a folk singer, and a unit of measurement of electric current? 8) What period of musics name sounds like a word that describes a lack of money? 9) From a popular cartoon, who does Prince Adam turn into by saying, By the power of Grayskull? 10) Drew Barrymore is the spokeswoman for what cosmetics company? Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) What accounting firm was found guilty of obstruction in the Enron scandal? What international project is the most expensive object ever made? What object found in a canoe is also the name of the object doctors use to restart a heart? What is the name of the elite, 50-year-old flight school founded in Cleveland, OH? What is the legal, typically not-admissible-in-court term for evidence that someone is called upon to witness but did not see firsthand? What company claims to be Americas oldest brewery? In what type of bugs does the males name imply a feminine gender? What companys slogan is, Im lovin it? What, when added to whiskey, makes a Manhattan?
Final Question: Name the 20 most common first names for a man in the US.
Answers Round 1: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) George Carlin Initial Public Offering (IPO) Galileo Galilei Tom Bosley Gull Wing David Lynch Air Force Bird Dante Cheers
Round 2: Picture Round 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Bob Newhart Aaron Eckhart Robert Wagner Melissa Joan Hart Angie Everhart Amelia Earhart Josh Hartnett Carey Hart Bret The Hitman Hart Corey Hart
Round 3: Sports 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) False January Elle Macpherson Jim Calhoun (UConn, 2011) Houston Texans Cal Ripken, Jr. Bourbon 2008 St. Louis Coors Field (Colorado Rockies), Busch Stadium (St. Louis Cardinals), Miller Park (Milwaukee Brewers)
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South Carolina Nepal Austin International Date Line North Carolina Tower of London Calypso Ponce de Leon Stephen Douglas Ronald Wilson Reagan and William Jefferson Clinton
Round 5: Entertainment 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Speedy Gonzales Medusa Potassium River Monsters Ipanema Angry Birds Jewel/Joule Baroque He-Man CoverGirl
Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Arthur Anderson International Space Station Paddle Top Gun Hearsay Yuengling Ladybugs McDonalds Sweet Vermouth
7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16) 17) 18) 19) 20)
Richard Charles Joseph Thomas Christopher Daniel Paul Mark Donald George Kenneth Steven Edward Brian
Round 1: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) On the show, Entourage, what make is the car the group is riding in during the opening credits? What was the first disposable product line produced by the company, BIC? Squid, crabs, and shrimp all have how many limbs? What name is shared by a famous cowboys horse and Willie Nelsons guitar? In the movie, Say Anything, what does John Cusack say is the sport of the future? If cows are bovine and dogs are canine, what are pigs? Did the slang term, sky pilot, originally refer to astronauts, drug users, or ministers? What company was behind Pokemon in 1996? What nickname is given to someone who likes the TV show, Glee? What Best Picture Oscar winner has a hyphen in its name?
Round 2: Picture Round Hint: Name the movie Round 3: Sports 1) In 1998, what team moved from the American League to the National League in Major League Baseball? 2) Who was the first heavyweight champion to retire undefeated? 3) Who was voted Stanford Universitys Male Freshman of the Year in 1995? 4) Nadia Comaneci, who achieved the first perfect 10 in Olympic gymnastics history, was representing what country?
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What is the only school in Indiana to win back-to-back Mens Final Four basketball games? Known as the Gas House Gang, what team won the 1934 World Series? What tennis tournament bills itself as the Grand Slam of Asia/Pacific? On a baseball field, what are always 127 feet from each other? Although they didnt win the national championship, what was the only Division I NCAA football team to go undefeated in 2008? 10) What is the only arena that is home to three teams that play in the four major professional sports? Round 4: Geography and History 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) On what island is Mt. Etna located? Two-thirds of Americas busiest ports are located in what body of water? What US state is home to Miami University? What world capital can also be the name for beer pong? What two major US cities have lost 29% and 25% of their populations since 2000? During what decade was the law passed requiring states to raise the legal drinking age to 21? In the Electoral College, what is the fewest votes and state gets? What name is given to the 16th century revolt that divided Christians between Catholics and Protestants? 9) Dr. Samuel Mudd, famous for treating John Wilkes Booth, is connected to what well-known saying? 10) What is the youngest US President/Vice President combination ever inaugurated? Round 5: Entertainment 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) What musical was based on the novel, Don Quixote? What 80s band named themselves after a type of US military plane? What does forte mean in musical terms? How many laps are run during the Indianapolis 500? In what year was Saturday Night Fever released? Played by Lindsay Wagner, what was the Bionic Womans name? Whose blockbuster career began by playing David Addison on the TV series, Moonlighting? What TV series shares its name with the person on the $2 bill? Who directed Full Metal Jacket, which came out in 1987? Even though his friends told him his new name made him sound like a tool, what did rapper Stanley Kirk Burrell change his name to?
Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) In 1885, who developed the vaccine for rabies? Kings County is also known as what New York City borough? Male honeybees are also known as what? Name the type of polyunsaturated fat commonly found in fish.
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What US state is better known as the Constitution State? What piece of furniture was invented by William Lawrence Murphy in the early 1900s? Riboflavin is better known as what vitamin? In science, what layer makes up most of the Earths mass? r2 is the formula for calculating a circles what? What color is used to describe someone as inexperienced?
Final Question: Name 10 of the 11 movies that Disney co-produced with Pixar.
Answers Round 1: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Lincoln Pens Ten Trigger Kickboxing Porcine Ministers Nintendo Gleek Ben-Hur
Round 2: Picture Round 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) White Men Cant Jump Cool Runnings Zoolander Shawshank Redemption Snatch One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest Theres Something About Mary The Full Monty American Pie Point Break
Round 3: Sports 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Milwaukee Brewers Rocky Marciano Tiger Woods Romania Butler University St. Louis Cardinals Australian Open The corners (1st and 3rd bases or 2nd and Home) Utah Staples Center in Los Angeles (Lakers, Clippers, Kings)
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Gulf of Mexico Ohio Beirut New Orleans (29%) and Detroit (25%) 1980s 3 The Reformation Your name is mud. Bill Clinton and Al Gore (1992, combined age of 90)
Round 5: Entertainment 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Man of La Mancha The B-52s Loud 200 1977 Jaime Sommers Bruce Willis The Jeffersons Stanley Kubrick MC Hammer
Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Louis Pasteur Brooklyn Drones Omega-3 Connecticut Murphy Bed Vitamin B2 Mantle Area Green
Final Question 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Toy Story A Bugs Life Toy Story 2 Monsters, Inc. Finding Nemo The Incredibles
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Round 1: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Library card applications went up 50% when what TV character got one? The Beehive is a faith-based club for young women of what religion? Half of the people serving time in US prisons were convicted of what type of crime? What British name can also be the name of a sofa, a cigarette, or an overcoat Chesterfield, Wellington, or Davenport? Donatello was a famous Renaissance artist in what medium? Besides the United States, what is the only other country in the world in which alligators are native? What sitcom star shares his name with a guy Britney Spears was married to for 55 hours? According to the Oxford Dictionary, what is the most common word used in the English language? What reform program for at-risk juveniles was formed in the 1970s by prisoners? Named for her grandfather and great grandfather, what are the names of Paris Hiltons brothers?
Round 2: Picture Round Hint: Name the people Bonus: Name the theme Round 3: Sports 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) When an ice hockey game begins, how many players, in total, are on the ice? The fleur de lis is the emblem of what professional sports team? Who has won more NBA championships, Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant? Seattles former NBA franchise moved to what city, in which they now play? What is the name of the racetrack on which the Preakness Stakes is run? What NBA player wears a clear face mask on a nightly basis? Phil Mickelsons caddy goes by what one-word nickname? How many Major League Baseball teams are named after birds? During the most recent Olympics, in what country was the Olympic Torch carried the most distance?
10) What are the two provinces in Canada with multiple NHL teams? Round 4: Geography and History 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) What African countrys pirates are a threat to international shipping? Besides being an actor, Chevy Chase is also a suburb of what United States city? Lombard Street in London is the equivalent of what street in the US? The Red Cross flag is an inverted-color version of what countrys flag? What two Great Lakes border only one US state? What does the Dan in Dan Quayle stand for? Since 1976, what US state has had four times the executions of any other state? The Pentagon Papers focused on what event the Vietnam War, Watergate, or the JFK assassination? 9) Who made the term Iron Curtain famous in a 1946 speech? 10) Remember the Maine! was a rally cry used in what war? Round 5: Entertainment 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) What New Jersey city is Frank Sinatra from? Name the four comedians from the original Blue Collar Comedy Tour. Phinneas Taylor was the first and middle name of what famous American entertainer? Still one of the most popular actresses in Hollywood, who was the youngest person ever to host Saturday Night Live? In the Back To The Future series, what speed must the DeLorean travel to achieve time travel? What actress starred in both TV shows, Veronica Mars and Heroes? Debuting in 1960, what was the first animated series to appear in prime time? In Samuel L Jacksons name, what does the L stand for? What were the popular girls called in the movie, Mean Girls? In Spiderman, what is the name of Peter Parkers boss at The Daily Bugle?
Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Which is considered the best of the eight USDA ratings for beef Prime, Select, or Choice? How many months have 28 days in them? In what year was the original Star Wars film released? In the American TV series, The Office, what is the name of the company? What physics law states that an object in motion stays in motion, while an object at rest stays at rest? True or false, adult butterflies do not get bigger as they age? In the movie, The Hunt For Red October, what are they searching for? What is the largest planet in our solar system? Which branch of the US Armed Forces has no Generals in its ranks? What are the two most common Latino surnames in the United States?
Final Question: Based on Rolling Stone magazine, name the 15 greatest artists of all time.
Answers Round 1: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Arthur Fonzarelli (The Fonz) Mormonism Drug Offenses Chesterfield Sculpture China Jason Alexander The Scared Straight Conrad Hughes and Barron Nicholas
Round 2: Picture Round Theme: Theyre all directors. Gus Van Sant The Coen Brothere Quentin Tarantino Cecil B Demille Spike Lee Martin Scorsese Woody Allen Penny Marshall Danny Boyle Cameron Crowe
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Round 3: Sports 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 12 New Orleans Saints Michael Jordan, 6 (Kobe Bryant, 5) Oklahoma City, OK Pimlico Race Course Richard Hamilton Bones 3 (Baltimore Orioles, Toronto Blue Jays, St. Louis Cardinals) Canada Alberta (Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers) and Ontario (Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs)
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Somalia Washington, DC Wall Street Switzerland Huron (Michigan) and Ontario (New York) Danforth Texas Vietnam War Winston Churchill Spanish-American War
Round 5: Entertainment 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Hoboken Jeff Foxworthy, Larry The Cable Guy, Ron White, and Bill Engvall PT Barnum Drew Barrymore 88 MPH Kristen Bell The Flintstones Leroy The Plastics J Jonah Jameson
Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Prime 12 (All have at least 28 days) 1977 Dunder Mifflin Newtons First Law Of Motion (Law Of Inertia) True Soviet Submarine Jupiter Navy Garcia and Rodriguez
Final Question 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) The Beatles Bob Dylan Elvis Presley The Rolling Stones Chuck Berry
Jimi Hendrix James Brown Little Richard Aretha Franklin Ray Charles Bob Marley The Beach Boys Buddy Holly Led Zeppelin Stevie Wonder
Round 1: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) In what crafty hobby is a kickwheel used? What is the smallest amount of US paper currency that does not feature a President? What is the name of Paul Bunyans faithful blue ox? What Biblical character was known for his incredible patience? What poet claimed taking the road less traveled made all the difference? How do you represent 500 in Roman numerals? According to Kelloggs, how many raisins are in a box of Rasin Bran? What movie franchise released their fifth installment on April 29, 2011? If youre dining on squab, what type of bird are you eating? What do Clint Eastwood, Jerry Springer, and Sonny Bono all have in common?
Round 2: Picture Round Hint: Name the people Round 3: Sports 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Gatorade was developed in the 1970s for what college? What year did Brett Favre make his first start for the Green Bay Packers? What is known as the most exciting two minutes in sports? What team did Tommy Lasorda manage for two decades? What is the first Major tennis tournament of the year? How many laps is the Indy 500? In archery, what color is the bullseye? What sport is the premise of the 1993 movie, Cool Runnings? A perfect game in bowling requires how many strikes?
10) Name the two Major League Baseball sluggers in the top ten all-time in both hits and home runs. Round 4: Geography and History 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) The world famous Mayo Clinic headquarters is located in what state? Lake Titicaca is located on what continent? In 1975, what animal was adopted as the official symbol of Canada? The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded each year in what country? What war lasted less than a week in 1967? Who did George Washington appoint as the first Secretary of State? Until 1935, Iran was known by what name? A fortnight was used to describe what length of time? What leader sold the Louisiana Territory to the US? The fable-writing slave, Aesop, was from what country?
Round 5: Entertainment 1) What Clearwater, FL restaurant chain requires its employees to sign a waiver stating, I do not find my job duties, uniform requirements, or work environment to be offensive.? 2) What comedians 2008 cable special on Comedy Central was called, Americas Mexican? 3) The 1993 movie, Dragon, was the biography written about whom? 4) What CBS/USA Network TV show advertises itself as the show with the most initials? 5) What song did Bill Murray keep waking up to every day on the clock radio in the movie, Groundhog Day? 6) Keyser Soze was the villain from what movie? 7) What Showtime drama features a forensic expert who is a serial killer guided by his fathers code? 8) What patriotic Marvel Comics superhero debuted in 1941 by punching out Adolf Hitler? 9) Sara Rue, Jason Alexander, and Carrie Fisher are all spokesmen for what weight-loss company? 10) What was the first movie that Disney co-produced with Pixar? Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) What does it mean if an animal is arboreal? How many days are in a leap year? How many colors are there in the original game of Twister? Who or what is ASIMO? The fabled science that tries to turn base metals into gold is called what? What tree only grows in Californias Mojave Desert? In the US Great Seal, the eagle is gripping arrows and what object? What is the negatively-charged part of an atom called? The three primary colors are red, blue, and yellow. What are the three secondary colors?
Final Question: According to askmen.com, what are the top 10 game shows of all time?
Answers Round 1: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Pottery $10 Bill (Alexander Hamilton) Babe Job Robert Frost D 2 Scoops The Fast And The Furious Pigeon They were all mayors. (Eastwood Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA; Springer Cincinnati, OH; Bono Palm Springs, CA)
Round 2: Picture Round 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Reservoir Dogs Memento The Goonies Twins The Graduate Annie Hall Basic Instinct Ghostbusters Boyz N The Hood
Round 3: Sports 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) University of Florida 1992 Kentucky Derby Los Angeles Dodgers Australian Open (January) 200 Yellow Bobsledding 12 Hank Aaron and Willie Mays
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Minnesota South America (Border of Peru and Bolivia) Beaver Oslo, Norway The Six-Day War Thomas Jefferson Persia Two Weeks/14 Days Napoleon Bonaparte Greece
Round 5: Entertainment 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Hooters George Lopez Bruce Lee NCIS Ive Got You Babe by Sonny and Cher The Usual Suspects Dexter Captain America Jenny Craig Toy Story
Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Tree-Dwelling 366 4 (Red, Blue, Green, Yellow) A Robot Alchemy Joshua Tree Olive Branch Electron Purple, Green, and Orange
Final Question 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) The Price Is Right Jeopardy Wheel Of Fortune The Match Game Hollywood Squares Whats My Line
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Family Feud Lets Make A Deal You Bet Your Life The $10,000 Pyramid
Round 1: General Knowledge 1) In Mexico, what two letters are used to label Hot and Cold on faucets? 2) What part of the licorice plant gives it its distinctive flavor? 3) What TV show is the reason networks are attempting to charge $1 million per commercial aired during a special week in May? 4) In CB lingo, your 10-20 is your what? 5) What animals belong to groups called a crash? 6) Better known as a food company, what conglomerate reintroduced the Wonderbra in the US in 1994? 7) Which is the third largest planet in our solar system? 8) What is the most intelligent animal without a spine? 9) How much money does the US President earn per year? 10) What authors handwritten copy of The Tales of Beedle the Bard sold for $3.9 million at auction? Round 2: Picture Round Hint: Potheads (Name the person or the character) Round 3: Sports 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Who is the commissioner of the NFL? What NHL team knocked last years Stanley Cup champions out of this years playoffs? What California sports teams name is derived from a nickname for Minnesota? In sports, what does the number 26.2 represent? Who was the first defensive player taken in the 2011 NFL draft? The International Sumo Federation is located in what country? When was the last time the summer and winter Olympics were held in the same year? What two drivers are tied for the most Winston or Sprint Cup championships? How many NBA championships has Tim Duncan won? Still the all-time record, how many home runs did Barry Bonds hit in his career?
Round 4: Geography and History 1) What US city was designed by Frenchman, Pierre LEnfant?
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What mountain range separates the Iberian Peninsula from the rest of Europe? What London street is synonymous with the fine tailor shops located on it? What state is home to the Sun Valley ski resort? Albert Einstein was a resident at what American university? Who did Eisenhower defeat in two Presidential elections? Which was the deadliest war ever fought? Not including the shots fired in Lexington and Concord, what hill was the site of the first battle of the Revolutionary War? 9) Made famous in the film, in what country would you find the bridge over the River Kwai? 10) Name the five US Presidents that served in Congress during the 1940s. Round 5: Entertainment 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) What was the name of Richies steady girlfriend on Happy Days? Appearing as a guest host, who was the first woman to host a late-night talk show? Not including the original, name the four spin-offs of Law and Order. Who wrote the score for Star Wars? What employee from The Jerry Springer Show now has his own talk show? Who played drums with Led Zeppelin during their 2007 reunion tour? What was the name of Lucille Balls production company? The second-best-selling single hit of all time had two versions. What two people inspired the song? 9) For what 1996 independent film did Billy Bob Thornton win an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay? 10) 80s singer, Leslie Charles, changed his name to one that describes a body of water. What was he better known as? Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) What companys slogan is A Family Company? The piranha fish is only found on what continent? What is the worlds largest land carnivore? What Roman emperors name is based on the root word for eight? How many US states begin with the same word as another state? Name them. What species does the lobster family belong to? What is responsible for creating Californias Green Rush? What brand of vacuum cleaner, using cyclonic suction, was the first vacuum without a bag? If you were born on January 2, 20 BC and died on January 1, 10 AD, how old were you?
Final Question: According to a CNN poll, what are the 10 most popular or memorable movie or TV cars of all-time? (6 are from movies, 4 are from TV shows)
Answers Round 1: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) C (Caliente, Hot) and F (Frio, Cold) The root The Oprah Winfrey Show Location Rhinoceros Sara Lee Uranus Octopus $400,000 JK Rowling
Round 2: Picture Round 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Cheech Marin Tommy Chong Milla Jovovich (Michelle Burroughs from Dazed and Confused) Bob Marley Willie Nelson Bill Walton Jeff Bridges (Jeffrey Lebowski/The Dude from The Big Lebowski) Jerry Garcia Nicole Richie Dennis Hopper
Round 3: Sports 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Roger Goodell Vancouver Canucks Los Angeles Lakers The length of a marathon race Von Miller Japan 1992 Dale Earnhardt and Richard Petty (Both have 7 championships) 4 762
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The Pyrenees Savile Row Idaho Princeton University Adlai Stevenson World War II Breeds Hill/Bunker Hill Thailand Lyndon B Johnson, John F Kennedy, Gerald Ford, Harry Truman, Richard Nixon
Round 5: Entertainment 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Lori Beth Joan Rivers Special Victims Unit, Criminal Intent, Trial By Jury, LA John Williams Steve Wilkos Jason Bonham Desilu Marilyn Monroe and Princess Diana (Candle In The Wind) Sling Blade Billy Ocean
Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) SC Johnson South America Polar Bear Octavius 8 (New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, New Mexico; North Dakota, North Carolina; South Dakota, South Carolina) Crustacean Marijuana Dyson 28 (One day short of 29th birthday. There is no year 0; it went straight from 1 BC to 1 AD.)
Final Question 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Dukes of Hazzards General Lee 1969 Dodge Charger Steve McQueens Bullitt 1968 Mustang Gone In 60 Seconds Eleanor 1967 Shelby GT500 Back To The Futures 1983 DeLorean Batmans Batmobile James Bonds Aston Martin DB5 Goldfinger
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Smokey & The Bandit 1977 Pontiac Firebird Herbie The Lovebug 1963 Volkswagen Starsky & Hutch 1974 Ford Torino The Green Hornets Black Beauty 1966 Chrysler Imperial
Round 1: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) Which American Idol judge has been invited to play bass on tour with Aerosmith? The suns rays give off what vitamin? What female superhero hails from Paradise Island? Which cola was invented by Atlanta pharmacist, Dr. John Pemberton? What play was West Side Story based on? What has been the best-selling vehicle in the US for 25 of the last 30 years? Grenadine originally contained the juice of what fruit? What Pirates Of The Caribbean actor had their Winona Forever tattoo altered to read Wino Forever? 9) What two US federal holidays always appear on the same day of the year, seven days apart? 10) What companys logo resembles the registered symbol of an R with a circle around it? Round 2: Picture Round Hint: Mug Shots Round 3: Sports 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) When was the last year that the worst team in the NBA won the lottery? Carburetion Day occurs every year on the Friday before what event? Who is the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks? Who was the only person to rush for 2,000 yards in a season in both college and the NFL? What NFL tea m selected multiple players in the first round of the 2011 draft? The Twins played in Minnesota beginning in 1961. What team were they the year prior? Currently among the points leaders, Carl Edwards is sponsored by what duck-related insurance company? 8) What was the name of the post 16 horse that won the 2011 Kentucky Derby? 9) Known for his beard, who is the closer for the San Francisco Giants? 10) The website, www.premiereleague.com, refers to what sport? Round 4: Geography and History 1) Where was the first major accident at a US nuclear power plant?
2) What building outside of Washington DC houses the administrative offices of the US Armed Forces? 3) What do the points on the Statue of Libertys crown represent? 4) Famous for his prophesies, what country was Nostradamus from? 5) In what state does the Mississippi River begin? 6) What do people from Britain call eggy bread? 7) In what language was Anne Franks diary originally published? 8) What ship, sunk at Pearl Harbor, is now the site of a US memorial? 9) From what substance did Michelangelo carve the statue of David? 10) What woman can be seen in the 1911 painting, Old Glory? Round 5: Entertainment 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) What guitar company makes the Les Paul model? What two movies directed by Clint Eastwood won Best Picture Academy Awards? On what TV reality competition show is Cristina Aguilera a judge? In a deck of cards, which is the only king without a mustache? From the cartoon, who played piano in the Peanuts gang? In what movie did Bob Barker beat up Adam Sandler? The first group of girls mentioned in the Beach Boys song, California Girls, is from where? What country is Groundskeeper Willie from on The Simpsons? What type of womens shoe was named after a small dagger? What Supersize Me producer is the star of TV series, 30 Days?
Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Paul Morphy, Max Euwe, and Robert Fisher are all famous whats? What male name used in radio code means, I hear and understand the message? What Greek mythological creatures were monsters with heads of women and bodies of birds? A person must be at least how old to become the US President? What health-conscious food company makes organic cereals and GoLean waffles? Why is your left lung 20% smaller than your right lung? What is the normal body temperature of an adult person? Name the 4 types of simple alcohol. What pill keeps Smilin Bob and his wife so happy?
Final Question: Name the first 10 US states in alphabetical order that end in the letter A.
Answers Round 1: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Randy Jackson Vitamin D Wonder Woman Coca Cola Romeo and Juliet Toyota Camry Pomegranate Johnny Depp Christmas (December 25) and New Years Day (January 1) RadioShack
Round 2: Picture Round 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Duane Chapman (Dog The Bounty Hunter) Jaime Pressly David Cassidy Chace Crawford Nicole Snooki Polizzi Dawn Wells Joyce DeWitt Suzanne Somers Shepherd Smith David Faustino (Bud Bundy)
Round 3: Sports 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 2004 (Orlando Magic) Indianapolis 500 Rick Carlisle Barry Sanders New Orleans Saints (Cameron Jordan #24 and Mark Ingram #28) Washington Senators AFLAC Animal Kingdom Brian Wilson Soccer
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The Pentagon The Seven Continents France Minnesota French Toast Dutch USS Arizona Marble Betsy Ross
Round 5: Entertainment 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Gibson Unforgiven and Million Dollar Baby The Voice King Of Hearts Schroeder Happy Gilmore The East Coast Scotland (United Kingdom) Stiletto Morgan Spurlock
Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Chess Champions Roger Harpies 35 Years Old Kashi To make room for your heart 98.6o F Ethanol, Butanol, Propanol, and Methanol Enzyte
Round 1: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) What was the Navy SEALS team number that killed Bin Laden? A tetrahedron is another name for what: a pyramid, a cube, or a cylinder? Besides the king and queen, what is typically the tallest chess piece in a standard set? What themed pizza chain was opened by Atari founder, Nolan Bushnell, in 1977? With the demotion of Pluto, what is now the smallest planet in our solar system? What scientist was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize? Sitar player, Ravi Shankar, is the father of what Grammy-winning singer? What marketing mascots were first introduced in 1933 to celebrate the end of Prohibition? On The Addams Family, Wednesdays doll is modeled after what historical figure? What movie was nominated for 10 Academy Awards in 2011 but did not win any?
Round 2: Picture Round Hint: Good Guys Round 3: Sports 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Who holds the NFL record by rushing for 1,808 yards in his rookie season? Who was the first European to win the Masters? In sports, who has the nickname, The Zen Master? What is known as The Sport of Kings? The Yankees play their spring training home games in a stadium named for whom? What school has won the most NCAA mens basketball tournaments since 1990? How many have they won? What is the minimum amount of bowls it takes to complete a game of bowling? In the past three postseasons, how many teams have come back from down 0-3 to force a game 7? Who holds the record by scoring 31 touchdowns in one NFL season? What is the last team to win the World Series with both the Cy Young award winner and the league MVP?
Round 4: Geography and History 1) What countrys emperor built the Taj Mahal as a monument to his deceased wife? 2) The geographic North Pole is located in what ocean?
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Porsche is headquartered in what European country? William Westmoreland led American troops in what conflict? Mount Hood is the tallest peak in what state? Which Founding Father brokered the deal with France to fund the Revolutionary War? What woman ruled Russia in the late 18th century? The first of its kind in the US, what was the purpose of the 1848 convention held in Seneca Falls, NY? 9) What English philosopher, known as the father of Liberalism, was also a character on the TV show, Lost? 10) What railroad tycoon acquired his fortune by starting a steamship company? Round 5: Entertainment 1) What TV personality wrote the best-selling book, Relationship Rescue? 2) According to Fortune magazine, what are the two most popular toys of all-time? 3) In what Cheech & Chong movie, based on a 1941 Douglas Fairbanks movie, did Mario feel everything that his brother, Lucien, felt, and vice versa? 4) Not including Mike Myers, what other superstar actor played the role of Austin Powers at the end of the movie, Goldmember? 5) What classic TV series theme songs twelfth word is deluxe? 6) What pro wrestlers trademark gesture and the name of his debut record is You Cant See Me? 7) What former WWE wrestler went on to become the heavyweight champion of UFC? 8) Whose speech did Kanye West rudely interrupt at the 2009 MTV VMA show? 9) On what TV show would you find the fictional casino called, The Montecito? 10) What Frank Sinatra song has been banned from being played in many US hospitals because of its opening lyrics? Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) How do you say, the bathroom in Spanish? What is the only planet in the solar system that rotates clockwise? Released in 1972, what line of childrens clothing was named after a play on the word, animal? President George HW Bush had what vegetable banned in the White House during his Presidency? What was the heaviest animal that Moses brought onto the ark? Relating to people who dont leave their house, what phobia describes people who fear crowds or wide open spaces? Who was Big Birds wooly mammoth friend? What device did George Eastman invent? What 80s animated childrens character inspired a line of fruit-scented dolls and accessories?
Final Question: According to Forbes magazine, who were the highest-paid male actors in 2010, based solely on income from acting?
Answers Round 1: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Six Pyramid Bishop Chuck E Cheese Mercury Marie Curie Norah Jones The Budweiser Clydesdales Marie Antoinette True Grit
Round 2: Picture Round 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Dalai Lama Jonas Salk Nelson Mandela Mohandas Gandhi Mother Teresa Eleanor Roosevelt Martin Luther King, Jr. Helen Keller John Paul II Marie Curie
Round 3: Sports 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Eric Dickerson Seve Ballesteros Phil Jackson Horse Racing George Steinbrenner Duke (4) 11 3 (Red Wings, Flyers, Blackhawks) LaDainian Tomlinson Los Angeles Dodgers (1988)
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Arctic Ocean Germany Vietnam War Oregon Benjamin Franklin Catherine The Great Womens Rights John Locke Cornelius Vanderbilt
Round 5: Entertainment 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Dr. Phil Barbie and Hula Hoop The Corsican Brothers Tom Cruise The Jeffersons John Cena Brock Lesnar Taylor Swift Las Vegas My Way
Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) El Bao Venus Garanimals Broccoli No Animal (Noah built the Ark, not Moses) Agoraphobia Snuffleupagus Camera Strawberry Shortcake
Final Question 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Johnny Depp ($75 million) Ben Stiller ($53 million) Tom Hanks ($45 million) Adam Sandler ($40 million) Leonardo DiCaprio ($28 million) Daniel Radcliffe ($25 million) Robert Downey, Jr ($22 million)
8) Tom Cruise ($22 million) 9) Brad Pitt ($20 million) 10) George Clooney ($19 million) June 8, 2011 Trivia
Round 1: General Knowledge 1) How many full college degrees were earned by Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Paul Allen, and Michael Dell? 2) Corned beef and cabbage is traditionally served to celebrate what holiday? 3) What composer shares his last name with a 1981 movie character named, Arthur? 4) A quintillion is a 1 followed by how many zeros? 5) The Barney I Love You song has the same tune as what childrens song? 6) What is the heaviest land mammal native to North America? 7) At the State of the Union address, who sits next to the Vice President, behind the President? 8) What movie rating was first adopted in 1984? 9) How many planets in our solar system are larger than Earth? 10) According to Groucho Marx, what begins with F and ends in K and, if you dont get one, you have to use your hand? Round 2: Picture Round Hint: Directors Round 3: Sports 1) What show stars Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon? 2) What is the last state to have different schools win back-to-back Division I Football Championships? 3) Who is engaged to New Jersey Net, Kris Humphries? 4) How many postseason no-hitters have been thrown in Major League Baseball history? 5) Who has the most majors on golfs Senior Tour? 6) What was the last Canadian team to win the Stanley Cup? 7) What baseball legend got his nickname when a friend compared him to an Indian snake charmer? 8) What stadium hosts tenniss French Open? 9) Not including championships won by the Boston Celtics, what NBA player has won the most championships? 10) What two sports movies were shot with permission on Notre Dames campus? Round 4: Geography and History
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Gorgonzola is a small town in what country? Badlands National Park is located in what US state? What is referred to as The City of Light? Bluegrass is what color? What is the only capital city in Central America that borders an ocean? What year was also a best-selling book by David McCullough? Who became the ruler of the Soviet Union when Josef Stalin died in 1953? What word commonly heard at sea did Alexander Graham Bell want telephone users to adopt as a greeting? 9) Who lost the 1962 California gubernatorial race? 10) What country was split into North and South at the 17th parallel in the Geneva Accords of 1954? Round 5: Entertainment 1) In the movie, Pee Wee Hermans Big Adventure, what is the name of the trucker who picked him up while hitchhiking? 2) What mythological figure was the Messenger of the Gods? 3) What street do the Simpsons live on in the TV series, The Simpsons? 4) Who is Angelina Jolies famous father? 5) What car model shares its name with a Las Vegas casino? 6) Santiago is the old man in what popular 1952 novel? 7) What studio would you find at 2648 West Grand Boulevard in Detroit, MI? 8) What famously incorrect headline was on the front page of the Chicago Tribune on November 3, 1948? 9) What Australian band recorded the #1 selling rock and roll album of 1980? 10) What comedian and actor is in the band, Tenacious D? Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) What is rapper Eminems real name? John Hinckley shot President Reagan to impress what actress? Moving an average of 100,000 times a day, what is mans most active muscle? Name the five colors in the Olympic Rings logo. In November 2004, what item sold on eBay for $28,000 because it reportedly portrayed the image of the Virgin Mary? How many letters are in the word, chrysanthemum? Microsofts office program has a tutor in the form of a cartoon what? What east coast interstate highway goes through the most US states? What are the five highest-scoring tiles in a game of Scrabble?
Final Question: The two most common first names for a male in the US are the names of 10 Presidents. Name these Presidents.
Answers Round 1: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 0 St. Patricks Day Bach 18 (1,000,000,000,000,000,000) This Old Man (Knick Knack Paddy Whack) American Bison Speaker of the House PG-13 4 (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune) Fork
Round 2: Picture Round 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Gus Van Sant The Coen Brothers Quentin Tarantino Cecil B. Demille Spike Lee Martin Scorcese Woody Allen Penny Marshall Danny Boyle Cameron Crowe
Round 3: Sports 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Pardon The Interruption (PTI) Alabama (University of Alabama, 2009 and Auburn University, 2010) Kim Kardashian 2 (Don Larsen (NYY), 1956 and Roy Halladay (PHI), 2010) Jack Nicklaus (8) Montreal Canadiens (!993) Yogi Berra Roland Garros Robert Horry (7) Rudy and Knute Rockne, All American
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South Dakota Paris, France Green Panama City, Panama 1776 Nikita Khrushchev Ahoy Richard Nixon Vietnam
Round 5: Entertainment 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Large Marge Hermes/Mercury Evergreen Terrace Jon Voight Mitsubishi Mirage Old Man And The Sea Motown Records Dewey Defeats Truman AC/DC Jack Black
Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Marshall Mathers Jodie Foster Eye Muscle Red, Black, Blue, Green, Yellow Grilled Cheese Sandwich 13 Paperclip I-95 (15 states) Q (10 pts), Z (10 pts), J (8 pts), x (8 pts), K (5 pts)
Final Question 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) John Adams John Quincy Adams John Tyler John F Kennedy James Madison James Monroe James K Polk
8) James Buchanan 9) James A Garfield 10) James (Jimmy) Carter June 15, 2011 Trivia
Round 1: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) True or false, Jupiter is the largest planet ever discovered? What words were dropped from the brand, Olay, in 1999? What close relative of Barack Obamas has the first name, Stanley? In the game, Angry Birds, birds seek revenge on what animals? What awards are given to the advertising industry? In terms of passenger capacity, what is the worlds largest vehicle? Who designed Chelsea Clintons wedding dress? Which Mark Twain novel is set during the Middle Ages? What band, whose name is a palindrome, had a Top 40 hit that was also a palindrome? Two of People Magazines Sexiest Man Alive winners have portrayed what character on the big screen?
Round 2: Picture Round Hint: Spokespeople (Name the person and the product/company) Round 3: Sports 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) Which one of Dwyane Wades teammates was with the Heat when they won their first title? Who was Macho Man Randy Savages famous brother? In 1985, three teams from what conference made the Mens Basketball Final Four? What team got the #1 draft pick in the 2011 NBA Draft Lottery? What NHL team is experiencing the longest drought without winning the Stanley Cup? The winner of what event famously drinks milk? What is Babe Ruths first name? Of the four major pro sports, which has the longest season (length from opener to championship)? 9) Champion boxer, Manny Pacquiao, is from what country? 10) Name the five quarterbacks with 300 or more touchdown passes in the NFL. Round 4: Geography and History 1) What famous street shares its name with an ace-high straight? 2) How many US state capitals have French names? 3) Where did Bill and Hillary Clinton meet?
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What nickname is given to the Metropolitan Police Service of London? What was the 1920s term for a woman with bobbed hair who wore short skirts? Was John F Kennedy in his twenties, thirties, or forties when he was first elected to Congress? What novel was Mark David Chapman carrying when he was arrested? Who did American movie star, Grace Kelly, marry? Which river did Washingtons forces cross on Christmas Day, 1776? After the Bible, what is the most-printed book of all time?
Round 5: Entertainment 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) What St. Louis rapper is known for wearing a Band-Aid under his eye? What character role did Lenny Kravitzs mom play on The Jeffersons? What band of outlaws was Colonel Lynch chasing in a popular 1980s TV series? What US President created Social Security? What country artist has a comeback TV series called, Why Not? What famous comedian was sentenced in September, 2003 to 9 months for selling bongs on the internet? What is wrestler, Paul Donald Wights, large nickname? Who was the oldest of the four Beatles? How much does it cost to buy a railroad in Monopoly? What actor played Bruce Banner on the TV series, The Incredible Hulk? Who played The Hulk?
Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) What is the sum of the first five prime numbers? What are the two shortest words in the English language? Aerophobia is defined as the fear of what? What wrestler took his name from a comic book character? At 646 lbs, what type of fish is the largest freshwater fish in the world? What is the formula for the Pythagorean Theorem? What rare disorder causes people to suddenly fall asleep without warning? How many children did the Father of America, George Washington, have? Who founded the Franklin Mint and, later, the QVC channel in 1986?
Final Question: Name 10 of the 21 men who have been People Magazines Sexiest Man Alive.
Answers Round 1: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) False Oil of Mother (Stanley Ann Dunham) Pigs CLIO Awards Ocean Liner Vera Wang A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthurs Court Abba (SOS) James Bond (Sean Connery and Pierce Brosnan)
Round 2: Picture Round 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Jared (Subway) William Shatner (Priceline) Tiger Woods (Gillette Mach 3 Razor) The Most Interesting Man In The World (Dos Equis) OJ Simpson (Hertz) Isaiah Mustafa (Old Spice) Flo (Progressive) Kobe Bryant (Call Of Duty: Black Ops) Brett Favre (Wrangler Jeans) Kim Kardashian (Carls Jr.)
Round 3: Sports 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Udonis Haslem Lanny Poffo Big East (Georgetown, Villanova, St. Johns) Cleveland Cavaliers Toronto Maple Leafs Indianapolis 500 George NHL Philippines Brett Favre (508), Dan Marino (420), Peyton Manning (399), Fran Tarkenton (342), John Elway (300)
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Broadway 4 (Baton Rouge, LA; Pierre, SD; Des Moines, IA; Montpelier, VT) Yale University Scotland Yard Flapper Twenties (29 years old) The Catcher In The Rye Prince Rainier Of Monaco Delaware River Quotations From Chairman Mao Tse-Tung (The Little Red Book)
Round 5: Entertainment 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Nelly Helen Willis The A-Team Franklin Delano Roosevelt Shania Twain Tommy Chong The Big Show or The Giant Ringo Starr $200 Bill Bixby (Bruce Banner) and Lou Ferrigno (The Hulk)
Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 28 (2+3+5+7+11) I and A Flying Hulk Hogan (The Incredible Hulk) Catfish A2 + B2 = C2 Narcolepsy 0 Joseph Segel
Final Question 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Mel Gibson Mark Harmon Harry Hamlin John F Kennedy, Jr Sean Connery Tom Cruise
7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16) 17) 18) 19) 20) 21)
Patrick Swayze Nick Nolte Richard Gere Brad Pitt Denzel Washington George Clooney Harrison Ford Pierce Brosnan Ben Affleck Johnny Depp Jude Law Matthew McConaughey Matt Damon Hugh Jackman Ryan Reynolds
Round 1: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Which Spice Girl did Eddie Murphy have a child with? What board games World Championship offers a prize of $20,580? Which Oprah regular wore scrubs? What Rockstar game takes place in the 1940s in Los Angeles? How much weight is it said you lose at death? What Las Vegas casino is also the name of a Robert Louis Stevenson book? If a bird is brooding, what is it doing? What elements symbol is also the name of a rapper? In sign language, cranking your hand like a grinder is a sign for what beverage? Who was the largest-selling artist in the US in the 1990s?
Round 2: Picture Round Hint: Couples Round 3: Sports 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Who has the second-longest hitting streak behind Joe DiMaggio? What was the regular season record of the 1972 Miami Dolphins? Which NHL team in the 1990s had a front line called the Legion of Doom? Besides the Dodgers, which MLB team moved to California in 1958? In horse racing, what is the longest of the Triple Crown events?
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In 2001, who did Mo Lewis injure? Who was the first member of baseballs 40-40 club? How many majors does Tiger Woods need to surpass Jack Nicklaus? What future World Champ did Lennox Lewis defeat to win gold in the 1988 Olympics? Two NBA Hall-of-Famers were NCAA All-Americans in 1957. Who were they?
Round 4: Geography and History 1) What Slavic car has been called the worst car in history? 2) Because of how cheap it is to make movies, what African country has a booming film industry called Nollywood? 3) Of the 150 most populates cities in the USA, which comes first alphabetically? 4) Where did President Obama teach law from 1992 to 2004? 5) What is the only river in the world that flows through four world capitals? 6) What US President had a grandson that became a US President? 7) How many years did the 30 Years War last? 8) What Revolutionary War hero has the same name as a member of Led Zeppelin? 9) Who formed an ancient school known as The Academy? 10) Married to Grover Cleveland, what 21-year-old was Americas youngest First Lady? Round 5: Entertainment 1) What physicist wrote A Brief History of Time? 2) What cab driver in New York City pays riders prize money for answering trivia questions correctly? 3) What former writer from The Simpsons now hosts a late-night talk show on TBS? 4) What game, played primarily with the feet, was invented in 1972 by John Stalberger and Mike Marshall as a way for Stalberger to recover from knee surgery? 5) Sharing his name with an actor from Seinfeld, who did Britney Spears marry on January 3, 2004? 6) What actor shares his name with a department store? 7) A member of one of the biggest classic rock bands, what guitarist bought an alleged haunted mansion that belonged to Satanist magician, Aleister Crowley? 8) Nick Mason is the only member of what band to appear on all of their records? 9) In 1942, what future legend began his solo singing career at the Paramount Theater in New York City? 10) What 1980s bands name is revealed by rearranging the letters in the phrase, Cut Here? Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) The development of the nuclear bomb was nicknamed what, after an area of the US? Which pro sports team took their name from a car part? What horse racing measurement is equivalent to one-eighth of a mile? What did the US Army do in February of 1980 to honor and commemorate the late General Creighton W Abrams?
5) In 2005, Jennifer Wilbanks was nicknamed The _____ Bride. Fill in the blank. 6) What endangered bird was the center of controversy during the 1993 summit conference on logging? 7) What city honored Jimi Hendrix with a mural on the building where he bought his first guitar? 8) What car model shares its name with a Las Vegas casino? 9) What does the acronym, BASE, stand for, as in BASE Jumping? Final Question: According to MSNBC.com, what are the top 10 sodas in the US? 4 of them are diet brands.
Answers Round 1: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Melanie Brown (Scary Spice) Monopoly Dr. Oz LA Noirw 21 grams Treasure Island Sitting on eggs Titanium (TI) Coffee Garth Brooks
Round 2: Picture Round 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Antonio Banderas Melanie Griffith Ellen DeGeneres Tea Leoni Andre Agassi Courtney Vance David Duchovny Steffi Graf Portia De Rossi Angela Bassett
Round 3: Sports 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Willie Keeler (45 Games) 14-0 Philadelphia Flyers Giants (New York to San Francisco) Belmont Stakes Drew Bledsoe Jose Canseco (1988) 5 (Jack: 18, Tiger: 14) Riddick Bowe Wilt Chamberlain and Elgin Baylor
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Nigeria Akron, OH University of Chicago Danube (Vienna, Austria; Bratislava, Slovakia; Budapest, Hungary; Belgrade, Serbia) William Henry Harrison (Grandfather or Benjamin Harrison) 30 Years (1618 1648) John Paul Jones Plato Frances Folsom Cleveland
Round 5: Entertainment 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Stephen Hawking Ben Bailey (Cash Cab) Conan OBrien Hacky Sack Jason Alexander William H Macy (Macys) Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin) Pink Floyd Frank Sinatra The Cure
Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Manhattan Project Detroit Pistons Furlong Named a tank after him Runaway Spotted Owl Seattle, WA Mitsubishi Mirage Buildings, Antennae, Spans, Earth
Final Question 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Coke Diet Coke Pepsi Mountain Dew Dr Pepper Sprite Diet Pepsi
8) Diet Mountain Dew 9) Diet Dr Pepper 10) Fanta June 29, 2011 Trivia
Round 1: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) What fort is also a company that is the largest maker of #2 pencils? What award is given for journalism by Columbia University? What fruit contributes to the flavor of Southern Comfort? In food, what does MSG stand for? What pin-up girl of the World War II era had her legs insured for $1 million by Lloyds of London? What song was inspired by a tin roof cabin in Athens, GA? What universal code turns positive integers into binary code? What female holds the record for having 18 #1 singles? (6 solo, 12 with a group) A character on what TV show is likely to get a Slushie facial? Name the 5 Best Picture Oscar winners with an apostrophe in their title.
Round 2: Picture Round Sheet 1 Hint: Night And Day Sheet 2 Hint: Kids Toys Round 3: Sports 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) What sport has the highest ratio of officials to participants? This years NBA Final was a rematch of what years? Which is the oldest field in the NFL? True or false, Joe DiMaggio had more home runs in his career than strikeouts. What actor was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame, despite never boxing professionally? Who just resigned as the head football coach at Ohio State? Who is the silhouette for the NBA logo modeled after? What course hosted the 2011 US Open golf tournament? What was the first baseball team to win a World Series after being relocated? Name the 3 players who played 5 or more NBA seasons averaging at least 23 points and 7 rebounds per game but never won a championship.
Round 4: Geography and History 1) True or false, you can drive directly from Wisconsin into Canada. 2) What country is home to Oprahs school for impoverished girls?
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Dover, Hartford, Richmond, and Boston are state capitals with what in common? How many countries have more people than Facebook has users? What do the letters in EPCOT stand for? Who was born William Jefferson Blythe III? Michelangelos painting on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel depicts what book of the Bible? Albert Einstein turned down the opportunity to become President of what country? What US President has won two Grammy awards? What metal is associated with the end of the Stone Age?
Round 5: Entertainment 1) What 4-letter abbreviation for a cooking staple, coined by Rachel Ray, was officially added to Websters Dictionary? 2) What author did Oprah Winfrey verbally attack on her January 26, 2006 TV show for writing a false biography? 3) In the board game, Battleship, how many hits does it take to sink an aircraft carrier? 4) Who played the role of Tony Manero in a classic 1977 movie? 5) Who is known as Mr. Las Vegas? 6) What famous childrens song with 5 words in its name is an example of a canon? 7) What eccentric entrepreneur unveiled a plane in July 2010 that could potentially become the worlds first commercial space plane? 8) Who shaved Conan OBriens beard during a broadcast of his talk show? 9) What James Thurber character was always daydreaming? 10) On the TV series, Married With Children, how many touchdowns did Al Bundy score in one game during his high school career? What school did he go to? Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) In science, what is known as the fourth state of matter? Frequently used in the military, what is PBX better known as? What is the cube root of 8,000? Being the cheapest to produce and use deep freeze agent, what is the most common cryogenic agent in the world? On April 27, 2000, who was removed from a Miami house at gunpoint during a well-publicized raid by 8 US SWAT Team members? What famous lawyer has the same name as a brand of crme liqueur? What is the most visited natural wonder of the world? What is iron oxide more commonly known as? The medical condition, pyloerection, is more commonly known as what skin-altering condition?
Final Question: Name the top 10 all-time home run leaders in Major League Baseball.
Answers Round 1: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Ticonderoga Pulitzer Prize Peach Monosodium Glutamate Betty Grable Love Shack by The B-52s Fibonacci Code Diana Ross Glee The Kings Speech (2010); Schindlers List (1993); One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest (1975); Gentlemans Agreement (1947); You Cant Take It With You (1938)
Round 2: Picture Round Sheet 1 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Sheet 2 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Baby Alive Care Bear Dora The Explorer Bratz Buzz Lightyear Power Rangers Tickle Me Elmo Transformers Pogs Teletubbies Doris Day Phil Knight Christopher Knight Bobby Knight Susan Dey Suge Knight Gladys Knight Ted Knight Wayne Knight Morris Day
Round 3: Sports 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Tennis 2006 Soldier Field False (369 Strikeouts, 361 Home Runs) Sylvester Stallone Jim Tressel 369 Strikeouts, 361 Home Runs) Sylvester Stallone Jim Tressel Charles Barkley, Karl Malone, LeBron James
Round 4: Geography and History 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) False South Africa Theyre all towns in England 2 (China and India) Experimental Prototype Community Of Tomorrow Bill Clinton Genesis Israel Barack Obama Bronze
Round 5: Entertainment 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) EVOO (Extra-Virgin Olive Oil) James Frey 5 John Travolta (Saturday Night Fever) Wayne Newton Row Row Row Your Boat Richard Branson Will Ferrell Walter Mitty 4, Polk High School
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Liquid Nitrogen Elian Gonzalez F Lee Bailey Grand Canyon Rust Goosebumps
Final Question 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Barry Bonds (762) Hank Aaron (755) Babe Ruth (714) Willie Mays (660) Ken Griffey Jr (630) Alex Rodriguez (626) Sammy Sosa (609) Jim Thome (595) Frank Robinson (586) Mark McGwire (583)
Round 1: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) What is the video game equivalent of a G rating? What synonym for large became common because of a famous elephant? What movie had the longest continuous theatrical run? If Earth wasnt tilted on its axis, each day would contain how many hours of sunlight? Who invented the Matt Damon character, Jason Bourne? What can be a virtue and was one of the twenty most popular girls names for those born in 2009? John Grey has written over a dozen books with what planets in their titles? Who are the only father and son to be awarded by the American Film Institute for lifetime achievement? In 1975, what became the first American consumer product to be made and sold in the Soviet Union? What is the only Best Picture Oscar winner with a colon in its title?
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Frank Zamboni is in what sports Hall Of Fame? Who recorded the opening song for Monday Night Football for the past 22 years? What is the name of baseballs number one prospect in the minor leagues? What type of surface is used at Roland Garros stadium? How many holes for the laces are there in a professional football? Who just became the 8th pitcher in history to strike out 1,000 batters in his first five years? What major leaguer got his first win in 29 starts this season? Before Kyrie Irving, who was the last player from Duke taken with the first pick in the draft? Who broke the tennis record in 2011 for most consecutive wins to start a season? With at least four seasons in the big leagues, what active manager has the highest winning percentage?
Round 4: Geography and History 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) What state is known as The Bay State? What Van Halen song is also a Central American country? What was the name of the town the Wright brothers took their first flight from in 1903? Which is the largest of the US Virgin Islands? Which continents tallest mountain is the shortest on the Seven Summits list? What was the last word of Martin Luther King Jrs I Have A Dream speech? What famous things name means traveling companion in Russian? What US President was the last surviving Continental Congress delegate at the time of his death in 1836? 9) What Scottish king killed Duncan to seize control of the throne in 1040? 10) Who made their inaugural address on February 18, 1861? Round 5: Entertainment 1) Actor Ron Perlman plays what ugly big screen superhero? Name the TV series Ron Perlman is currently in. 2) What NBA star and TV commentator wrote a book called, I May Be Wrong, But I Doubt It? 3) Double-Hand Poker is better known by what Chinese name? 4) In what childrens story does one of the characters die a horrible death by burning alive in an oven? 5) According to a new reality series, who loves Coco? 6) What TV sitcom takes place at Eastland, an all-girls boarding school? 7) What game was named after the three-letter Latin prefix for the number 1? 8) What legendary rock and roll biker anthem was the theme song for the Peter Fonda movie, Easy Rider? 9) What composer wrote Swan Lake? 10) What item of jewelry did the Bruce Willis character risk his life for in the movie, Pulp Fiction? Round 6: General Knowledge
1) What is the worlds most popular vehicle? 2) Who was the oldest US President ever elected? 3) Within 1 second, how many seconds does it take for a standard hand grenade to explode after pulling the pin? 4) What peaceful ship was sunk in Auckland, NZ on July 5, 1985? 5) What two NBA players nicknames imply that they work for the government? 6) What number and letter combination represents a square? 7) What word do we get from the French word meaning, to melt? 8) What is the tallest building in Chicago? 9) Name the four Olympic events, past or present, where contestants go backwards. Final Question: Name the top 15 tourist destinations in the USA.
Answers Round 1: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) E (Everyone) Jumbo The Rocky Horror Picture Show 12 Hours Robert Ludlum Grace Mars And Venus Kirk Douglas and Michael Douglas Pepsi Lord Of The Rings 2: The Return Of The King
Round 2: Picture Round 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Ron Silver Dustin Diamond Jack Ruby Tracey Gold Oliver Stone Onyx Emma Stone Jewel Neil Diamond Missy Gold
Round 3: Sports 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Hockey Hank Williams Jr Bryce Harper Clay 18 (8 horizontal laces, 1 vertical lace) Tim Lincecum Jo-Jo Reyes Elton Brand Novak Djokovic Joe Girardi
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Panama Kitty Hawk St. Croix Australia Last (Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty, we are free at last!) Sputnik James Madison MacBeth Jefferson Davis
Round 5: Entertainment 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Hellboy, Sons Of Anarchy Charles Barkley Pai Gow Hansel And Gretel Ice (Ice-T) The Facts Of Life Uno Born To Be Wild Tchaikovsky Watch
Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Bicycle Ronald Reagan 6 Seconds (5-7 Seconds) The Rainbow Warrior Karl Malone (The Mailman) and David Robinson (The Admiral) L and 7 Fondue The Willis Tower (The Sears Tower) Diving, Swimming, High Jump, Rowing/Crewing
Final Question 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Times Square Las Vegas Strip The National Mall And Memorial Parks Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disneyland Park Fishermans Wharf/Golden Gate Area Lake Mead
Universal Studios Orlando SeaWorld Orlando SeaWorld San Diego Lake Mead Universal Studios Hollywood Metropolitan Museum Of Art Waikiki Beach Grand Canyon
Round 1: General Knowledge 1) What are Lenny and George saving to buy in Of Mice And Men? 2) True or false, influenza gets its name from 15th century Italians who thought it was influenced by the planets? 3) Starsky and Hutch kept the streets safe in what fictional California city? 4) Zeppoles are an Italian style of what? 5) What 3-letter nickname is given to Canadian whisky? 6) What hero was named in 1912 by Edgar Rice Burroughs? 7) What is Lilly Munsters maiden name on the TV series? 8) What 1962 book by Rachel Carson is said by many to have begun the environmentalist movement? 9) What was the name of Van Morrisons first band? 10) What first and middle name is given to two famous men one with the last name, Ellison, and the other with the name, Emerson? Round 2: Picture Round Sheet 1 Hint: 80s Hair Bands Sheet 2 Hint: Van Round 3: Sports 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) In volleyball, what usually happens between the bump and the spike? Who is the all-time winningest manager in Major League Baseball history? In horse racing, what is it called when you pick the first three finishers in a race? What Steeler was honored in Pittsburgh for winning the Dancing With The Stars competition? Not including Allen Iverson, name the two retired NBA players to win the MVP award and not win a title. 6) What is the weight limit of a bowling ball? 7) What universitys athletics honor code includes no drinking, drugs, cursing, or premarital sex?
8) What American lost in the 2011 Wimbledon quarterfinals to Rafael Nadal? 9) What New Jersey city is known as the birthplace of baseball? 10) Whose record for career NFL touchdowns was broken in 1994 when Jerry Rice scored his 127th? Round 4: Geography and History 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) NASAs Marshall Space Flight Center is located in what Alabama city? LEGO is headquartered in what European country, where it was invented? Acadians move from Canada to what US state? Of the continents with more than one country on it, which has the smallest population? What is the two-word name for the islands of Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola, and Puerto Rico? What area on the Mediterranean Sea has been under Egyptian, Israeli, Palestinian, and now Hamas control? What country were the Persians trying to conquer during one of the great battles of antiquity? Who was the first former state Governor to be elected US President? What wealthy family ruled Florence in the 1500s and 1600s? What President was named the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court after leaving office?
Round 5: Entertainment 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) What was the name of John Travoltas character on the TV series, Welcome Back, Kotter? Who was the bass player for The Sex Pistols? In Greek mythology, what was known as the food of the gods? What is the entry level of the Boy Scouts called? Released in 1976, who is pictured in the best-selling poster of all-time? Who is Winnie The Poohs human friend? Kari, Grant, and Tory are the apprentice crew on what TV show? On what movie did Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie first become friends while filming? What fruity 1993 movie starred a very young Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprio? What were the first two words that the Tin Man said to Dorothy in The Wizard Of Oz?
Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) What does SWAT stand for? Who said, one if by land, two if by sea? What baseball legend shares his name with a layer of the Earth? What government vehicle got its slang name from the Irish abbreviation for Patrick? What is the clear white liquid that surrounds the yolk of an egg called? What is North Americas most common type of bear? What boxer is a congressman in The Philippines? What famous sauce is made by the McIlhenny Company? At 8 feet, what animal has the longest appendage?
Final Question: Name the 15 characters from Season 1 of the TV series, The Office. (First names only)
Answers Round 1: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) A farm (land) True Bay City Doughnut or Fritter Rye Tarzan Dracula Silent Spring Them Ralph Waldo
Round 2: Picture Round Sheet 1 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Sheet 2 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Jerry Van Dyke Martin Van Buren Joi Lansing (given answer: Mamie Van Doren) Dick Van Patten Dick Van Dyke Jean Claude Van Damme Vincent Van Gogh Valerie Bertinelli (once married to Eddie Van Halen) Eddie Van Halen Millhouse Van Houten Poison Vixen Def Leppard Motley Crue Warrant Bon Jovi Great White Winger Whitesnake Damn Yankees
Round 3: Sports
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The Set Connie Mack Trifecta Hines Ward Karl Malone and Charles Barkley 16 lbs Brigham Young University (BYU) Mardy Fish Hoboken Jim Brown
Round 4: Geography and History 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Huntsville Denmark Louisiana South America Greater Antilles Gaza Strip Greece Thomas Jefferson The Medicis William Howard Taft
Round 5: Entertainment 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Vinny Barbarino Sid Vicious Ambrosia Cub Scout Farrah Fawcett Christopher Robin MythBusters Mr. and Mrs. Smith Whats Eating Gilbert Grape Oil Can
Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Special Weapons And Tactics Paul Revere Mickey Mantle Paddywagon Albumen or Egg White
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Final Question 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) Michael Dwight Jim Pam Ryan Angela Oscar Kevin Phyllis Stanley Meredith Kelly Toby Creed Darryl
Round 1: General Knowledge 1) What noble gas is named for the Greek word for new? 2) What 2005 novel was originally titled, Forks? 3) Lou Reed claimed he wrote Take A Walk On The Wild Side about people who hung around with what artist? 4) A hot dog with chili sauce, raw onions, and yellow mustard is named for what New York City locality? 5) Who gave the First Family their dog? 6) What actors name is synonymous with keeping things to oneself and denying others from having them? 7) Cartoon character Calvin has a best friend named after what 17th century philosopher? (First and last name) 8) After nitrogen, what is the most abundant gas in our atmosphere? 9) In what fictional Louisiana town does HBOs True Blood take place? 10) Name the two celebrities who played the fathers in the videos for Girls Just Want To Have Fun and Papa Dont Preach.
Round 2: Picture Round Hint: Commercials (Name the celebrity/character and the company theyre promoting) Round 3: Sports 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) True or false, baseballs can float. How many teams did Randy Moss play for in the 2010-2011 season? Deron Williams will play in what country if the 2011-2012 NBA season is locked out? What state is home to the NASCAR Hall of Fame? Who is the oldest position player active in Major League Baseball? Name the two women from 2000 to 2010 not named Williams to win the Wimbledon singles title. What stadium has the largest seating capacity in the US? What two Major League Baseball players have hit 3,000 career hits and 600 career home runs? Who is the youngest US Open golf champion in history? Name the twelve first overall NFL draft picks that are currently in the Hall of Fame.
Round 4: Geography and History 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) What has more land area, Asia or the moon? What current city was the site of the first penal colony settled in Australia in 1788? What geometric shape best describes New York Citys Flatiron Building? What is the largest city on the French Riviera? What three southern universities make up the Research Triangle? What former Supreme Court Justice is Marshall University named for? Joan of Arc was a heroine during what war? Who was Abe Lincolns vice president during his second term? What European explorer discovered a sea route to India around Africa in the 15th century? How many years before the Berlin Wall fell did Reagan give his, Tear down this wall speech?
Round 5: Entertainment 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) According to Brad Paisley, what can make anyone pretty and help white people dance? What 2007 movie was based on Beatles songs? Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was most famous for writing what series of books? Who is replacing Charlie Sheen on Two And A Half Men? Actor Matt Frewer is best remembered for portraying what short-lived 1980s icon? In the Pirates Of The Caribbean movies, who was the captain of the ghost ship, The Flying Dutchman? 7) What did Muhammad Ali fans chant during pre-fight workouts in Zaire, leading up to the Rumble In The Jungle fight between Ali and George Foreman? 8) What actor gained and lost 50 pounds for the role in his 2001 movie? 9) Name the two teams that are both an NFL football and Major League Baseball team.
10) What type of car model shares its name with a self-proclaimed extremely hairy comedian? Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) With a population of 821, what is the worlds least populated country? What earthy sounding American patriot was known as The Great Compromiser? What are the names of Cinderellas two evil stepsisters? What is the list of passengers on a boat called? How long is four scores and seven years? What syndrome describes pressure on the median nerve causing hand pain? Also named as one of the top 10 most dangerous dog breeds, what dog was named after a sport? 8) What US state produces the most apples? 9) If it is 12 pm in New York City, what time is it in Indianapolis, IN? Final Question: Name the 14 NFL teams named after animals
Answers Round 1: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Neon Twilight Andy Warhol Coney Island Ted Kennedy Humphrey Bogart Thomas Hobbes Oxygen Bon Temps Captain Lou Albano (Girls Just Wanna Have Fun) and Danny Aiello (Papa Dont Preach)
Round 2: Picture Round 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 11) Jared (Subway) William Shatner (Priceline) Tiger Woods (Gillette Mach 3 Razor) The Most Interesting Man In The World (Dos Equis) OJ Simpson (Hertz) Isaiah Mustafa (Old Spice) Flo (Progressive) Kobe Bryant (Call Of Duty: Black Ops) Brett Favre (Wrangler Jeans) Kim Kardashian (Carls Jr./Hardees)
Round 3: Sports 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) True 3 (New England Patriots, Minnesota Vikings, Tennessee Titans) Turkey North Carolina Omar Vizquel Maria Sharapova (2004) and Amelie Mauresmo (2006) Michigan Stadium (University of Michigan) Willie Mays and Hank Aaron John McDermott (1911) Troy Aikman, Bruce Smith, John Elway, Earl Campbell, Lee Roy Selmon, Terry Bradshaw, OJ Simpson, Ron Yary, Paul Hornung, Chuck Bednarik, Charley Trippi, Bill Dudley
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Asia Sydney Triangle Nice University of North Carolina, Duke University, and North Carolina State University John Marshall Hundred Years War Andrew Johnson Vasco Da Gama 2 Years
Round 5: Entertainment 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Alcohol Across The Universe Sherlock Holmes Ashton Kutcher Max Headroom Davy Jones Ali! Bumaye! Tom Hanks (Cast Away) Cardinals (Arizona, NFL; St Louis, MLB) and Giants (New York, NFL; San Francisco, MLB) Toyota Corolla (Adam Corolla)
Round 6: General Knowledge 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Vatican City Henry Clay Anastasia and Drizella Manifest 87 Years (A score is 20 years) Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Boxer Washington 12 pm
Final Question 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Arizona Cardinals Atlanta Falcons Baltimore Ravens Carolina Panthers Chicago Bears Cincinnati Bengals
Denver Broncos Detroit Lions Indianapolis Colts Jacksonville Jaguars Miami Dolphins Philadelphia Eagles Seattle Seahawks St Louis Rams