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Ludwig van Beethoven's Fifth Symphony is in what key?: C Minor
The only two chemical elements that are liquid at a room temperature of 72ºF are mercury and what?: Bromine
Often used to refer to a rural area, "boondocks" comes from a Tagalog word meaning what?: Mountain
Since 1986, the Economist magazine has used the local cost of what product to compare world currencies?: Big Mac sandwich
David Foster Wallace's 1996 novel "Infinite Jest" takes its title from a line in what play?: Hamlet
YUM is the New York Stock Exchange for the parent company of which of these fast food chains?: Taco Bell
In math, what letter is normally used to represent the slope of a line?: m
Which of these playthings is produced by combining boric acid and silicone oil?: Silly Putty
In the game of craps what roll of the dice is known as â€œlittle Joe from Kokomo"?: Four
In 1961, members of two Detroit vocal groups, The Primes and The Distants, merged to form what musical act?: The Temptations
Gombe national park, the site of Jane Goodall's famous chimpanzee studies, is in what country?: Tanzania
What is the biggest Japanese island?: Honshu
In the 1911 novel "The Phantom of the Opera", what is the Phantom's name?: Erik
What island is often identified on maps by its local name Kalaallit Nunaat?: Greenland
Measuring over 33 miles in length, the world's longest railroad tunnel is located in what country?: Japan
Before entering the technology field, what company was best known for selling toilet paper and rubber boots?: Nokia
What U.S. state's motto, "Oro y plata", is the only state motto in Spanish?: Montana
The Torres Strait separates Australia from which of these islands?: New Guinea
In 1977, Elvis Presley performed his last live concert in what U.S. city?: Indianapolis, IN
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ernie Pyle was killed by enemy fire during what war?: World War II
Which of these famous scientists was one of the inventors of calculus?: Isaac Newton
In 2003 who did the American Film Institute select as the greatest film hero of all time?: Atticus Finch
The eyelike spots on a peacock's tail are called what?: Ocelli
'Singultus' is the medical term for a what?: Hiccup
What football convention originated at Gallaudet University, a school for deaf students?: Huddle
In 2003, London's National Theatre debuted an original opera based on what talk show host?: Jerry Springer
The Earth artifacts abord the 1997 Voyager Spacecraft included a recording of what Rock and Roll song?: Johnny B. Goode
In Laura Ingalls Wilder's book "Little House on the Prairie," the "little house" lies outside what town?: Independence, KS
What is the only Central American Country that does not have a coast on the Caribbean Sea?: El Salvador
Which of these classic comic book series was not created by writer Stan Lee?: Batman
The International Bowling Hall of Fame and Museum is located in what U.S. city?: St. Louis
What kind of flower is a fleur-de-lis?: Iris
"The Price Is Right" host Bob Barker made his national TV debut in 1956 as host of what game show?: Truth or Consequences
In theater, what Shakespeare play is said to bring bad luck to those who say its name aloud?: Macbeth
Pitchblende is an ore that is mined to obtain which of these substances?: Uranium
What is the nickname of famous environmentalist and tree sitter Julia Hill?: Butterfly
The R&B group Dru Hill named themselves after Druid Hill Park, a historic area in what city?: Baltimore
What Irish name comes from a word meaning 'girl' in Gaelic?: Coleen
In a classic cereal ad, what is the name of the bird who claims to be "cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs"?: Sonny
What was Groucho Marx's real first name?: Julius
Schmaltzy meaning overly sentimental comes from a Yiddish word for what?: Chicken fat
Which famous comic co-wrote the 1974 movie Blazing Saddles with Mel Brooks?: Richard Pryor
What prolific author has written over 40 books, including eight mysteries under the name Rosamond Smith?: Joyce Carol Oates
Scientists use the Torino scale to measure the potential damage caused by which of the following?: Asteroids
In a memorable song from the musical "Gypsy," three strippers advise that "you gotta get a" what?: Gimmick
What Shakespeare hero is tormented by the ghost of his friend Banquo?: Macbeth
A Pieta is a painting or sculpture that features what biblical scene?: Mary mourning Jesus
What is the standard unit used to measure electrical current?: Ampere
On the animated series "King of the Hill", what is the name of the Hills' dog?: Ladybird
Who was the first US president to live in the White House?: John Adams
What Pulitzer Prize winning author and historian narrates the 2003 movie Seabiscuit?: David McCullough
"Remember The Maine" was a famous rallying cry used during what war?: Spanish-American War
The 19th century novel "The Man in the Iron Mask" is a sequel to which of these novels?: The Three Musketeers
The Champs E'lyse'es terminates at which of these famous Paris landmarks?: Arc de Triomphe
Benjamin Franklin's 1784 essay "An Economical Project" was a lighthearted introduction to what concept?: Daylight-saving time
In the movie Planes Trains and Automobiles, John Candyâ€™s character sold what for a living?: Shower curtain rings
What psychologist introduced the idea of introverted and extroverted personalities?: Carl Jung
What was the occupation of the father on the 50s TV series "Father Knows Best" ?: Insurance agent
In the 2002 movie "Catch Me if You Can," a young con artist successfully poses as a pilot for what airlines?: Pan Am
In the 1993 movie "Rudy", Rudy gets to play in one game for Notre Dame against what team?: Georgia Tech
What popular 1980's film features a paperboy who yells out, "I want my two dollars"?: Better Off Dead
What best-selling author was also the creator of the TV show "I Dream of Jeannie"?: Sidney Sheldon
What well-known TV character lives at 633 Stag Trail Road in the town of North Caldwell, NJ?: Tony Soprano
"Sabering" is a French tradition in which a sword is used to do what?: Open a champagne bottle
Weighing about 4 ounces, the pygmy marmoset is what kind of animal?: Monkey
Administrative Professionals Day, once called National Secretaries Day, is observed in what month?: April
"Semper paratus" the motto of the US coast Guard is a latin phrase meaning "always" what?: Ready
Since 1970 what has been the only menâ€™s tennis player to win all four Grand Slam titles?: Andre Aggassi
Which of these fictional creatures are described as being "three apples tall"?: Smurfs
Radioactive isotope americium-241 is used in a common type of what household device?: Smoke detector
Anthony Swofford's best-selling 2003 memoir 'Jarhead' recounts his experiences as a what?: US Marine
An apiculturalist does what for a living?: Keeps bees
"Cutthroat" is a popular three-person version of what game?: Pool
What long running sitcom's working title was "Not the Cosbyâ€™s": Married with Children
"Mon petite chou" is a popular French term of endearment that literally means "my little" what?: Cabbage
On September 8, 1974, Evel Knievel crashed his "skycycle" trying to jump across what canyon?: Snake River
Legendary NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s aggressive racing tactics earned him what nickname?: The Intimidator
Founded in 2000, what publication calls itself â€œthe magazine about shoppingâ€?: Lucky
What popular TV sitcom first aired as a segment on the anthology series â€œLove American Styleâ€?: Happy Days
Which of these actors who have played James Bond was actually born in England?: Roger Moore
The 2002 film "The Pianist" tells the true story of a man's attempt to survive the Nazi occupation of what city?: Prague
In the 1994 movie "Forrest Gump," Forrest makes millions of dollars by investing in what company?: Apple Computers

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