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- The U.S. icon "Uncle Sam" was based on Samuel Wilson, who worked during the War of 1812 as a what?
- Meat inspector
- Who did artist Grant Wood use as the model for the farmer in his classic painting "American Gothic"?
- His dentist
- The song "God Bless America" was originally written for what 1918 musical?
- Yip, Yip, Yaphank
- The Ireng River in Guyana borders what other South American country?
- Brazil
- In Edward Hopper's painting "Nighthawks" a sign atop the diner advertises what cigar brand?
- Phillies
- On "Sesame Street", the feathers on the Big Bird costume, excluding the tail, are from what bird?
- Turkey
- What tropical fruit is not allowed on Singapore subways because its odor is so strong?
- Durian
- "And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free" is inscribed in the lobby of what agency's headquarters?
- CIA
- In 1957, Jorn Utzon won an international competition to design what architectural landmark?
- Sydney Opera House
- In the 1800's, Jokers were added to decks of cards to enable players to play a version of what game?
- Euchre
- What U.S. president's remains were exhumed in 1991 to determine if he had actually been poisoned to death?
- Zachary Taylor
- Who was the only patriot participating in Paul Revere's famous 1775 ride to make it to Concord, MA?
- Dr. Samuel Prescott
- In January 1995, who became the first celebrity to appear in the well-known "milk mustached" ad-campaign?
- Naomi Campbell
- On October 1, 1962, who introduced Johnny Carson as the new host of "The Tonight Show"?
- Groucho Marx
- The word "boycott" comes from the name of Charles C. Boycott, who was ostracized in 1880 for not doing what?
- Reducing rents
- Who is the only celebrity with five Hollywood Walk of Fame stars--for excellence in radio, TV, film, music and theater?
- Gene Autry
- On the TV series "Star Trek," Lieutenant Uhura's name comes from a Swahili word meaning what?
- Freedom
- In 1844, Samuel Morse transmitted the first telegraph message from Washington, D.C. to what U.S. city?
- Baltimore
- In the 1939 movie "Gone With The Wind" what is Scarlett O'hara's real first name?
- Katie
- The video game system Atari takes its name from a term used in what game?
- Go
- The Natural First Ladies Library is located in the former Ohio home of what U.S. president's wife?
- William McKinley
- Discovered in 1933, polyvinylidene chloride is more commonly known as what?
- Saran
- In 1964, who became the first male to appear on the cover of Playboy magazine?
- Peter Sellers
- In 1919, Charlie Chaplin and Douglas Fairbanks helped co-found what movie studio?
- United Artists
- Nineveh was a capital city of what ancient empire?
- Assyrian
- Published in 1936, the first issue of Life Magazine had a Margaret Bourke-White photo of a what on its cover?
- Dam
- Who was emporer of Rome when Jesus Christ was crucified?
- Tiberius
- How many calories does a person have to burn to lose one pound of fat?
- 3500
- What country's Capital lies on the Molongo River?
- Australia
- What is the title of Cassius Marcellus Coolidge's famous painting of dogs cheating while playing poker?
- A Friend In Need
- New Zealand is named after a Province in what nation?
- The Netherlands
- What Bob Hope movie introduced his signature song, “Thanks for the Memory�
- The Big Broadcast of 1938
- In 1963 what soap opera was interrupted by Walter Cronkite breaking news of the Kennedy assassination?
- as the world turns
- On the California coast, what kind of fish is known for coming ashore and laying its eggs on the beach?
- Grunion
- What 1955 film was the first winner of the Cannes Film Festival's prestigious Palme D'Or award?
- Marty
- After calcium, what is the second most abundant mineral in the human body?
- Phosphorus
- Influenza was named in the 15th Century by Italians who believed it was caused by the "influence" of what?
- Stars and planets
- In 1974, what became the first U.S. consumer item to be produced and sold in the Soviet Union?
- Pepsi-Cola soda
- The Earth orbits the Sun at approximately what speed?
- 67,000 mph
- Andrew Wyeth's painting "Christina’s World" depicts a field and farmhouse in what New England town?
- Cushing
- What brand was named for the travelling salesman-turned-food critic who wrote "Adventures in Good Eating"?
- Duncan Hines
- What famous singer was the inspiration for the 1973 hit single "Killing Me Softly"?
- don mclean
- The color blue is created in fireworks by burning compounds of what metal?
- Copper
- After Ronald Reagan was shot in 1981, what boxer did he quote when he said "Honey, I forgot to duck?"
- Jack Dempsey
- In 1935, which of these men co-invented the perfusion pump, predecessor to the artificial heart?
- Charles Lindbergh
- Snoopy's favorite line "It was a dark and stormy night." is the first line of a novel by what Victorian author?
- Edward Bulwer-Lytton
- Measuring 9.5 in magnitude, the largest earthquake of the 20th century took place in what country?
- Chile
- What term is used to describe the time it takes for the Sun to orbit the center of the Milky Way galaxy?
- Cosmic year
- In the 1894 novel "Trilby," the hypnotic villain Svengali teaches the title character what?
- Voice
- The center of the Earth is approximately how many miles below the Earth's surface?
- 4,000
- In which of these countries do motorists normally drive on the right-hand side of the street?
- Brazil
- How many signatures are on the Declaration of Independence?
- 56
- Despite never having joined the Confederacy, which of these states was represented by a star on the Confederate battle flag?
- Kentucky
- In 1959, Eleanor Roosevelt appeared in a TV commercial pitching what product?
- Good Luck margarine
- Issued in 1934 for use by Federal Reserve Banks, the $100,000 bill features what U.S. president on its front?
- Woodrow Wilson
- In 1991, the artist Christo lined a California valley with 1,760 umbrellas of what color?
- Yellow
- During her lifetime, what author's novels were published anonymously under the credit "By a Lady"?
- Jane Austen
- The name of a type of Asian dumpling "won ton" is Chinese for what two words?
- Cloud, swallow
- The ship "The Flying Dutchman" is said to haunt what part of the world?
- Cape of Good Hope
- Queen Victoria's 1840 wedding is credited with popularizing what tradition?
- White bridal gown
- Jim Nabor's character Gomer Pyle belongs to what branch of the military?
- Marines
- Quoting econmist Adam Smith, Napoleon dismissed England as a "nation of" what?
- Shopkeepers
- According to the Social Security Administration, what has been the most popular name for baby girls in the U.S. since 1995?
- Emily
- Which of these musicals does not feature songs written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein?
- My Fair Lady
- Thoughts to be the Earth's oldest living tree, the 4,700 year old Methesulah is what kind of tree?
- Pine
- In the classic Disney cartoons, what is the name of Donald Duck's sister?
- Dumbella
- According to Major League Baseball rules, how high off the field is the top of the pitcher's mound?
- 10 inches
- In the 1994 movie "The Shawshank Redemption", what opera is played on the prison loudspeaker?
- The Marriage of Figaro
- Strawberry Field, a favorite childhood hangout of John Lennon's, was what kind of establishment?
- Orphanage
- On the 1980s sitcom, "Benson," Benson becomes lieutenant governor of what state?
- Connecticut
- The word "plagiarism" comes from the Latin word "plagiarius" meaning what?
- Kidnapper
- What U.S. president had the most children, fathering 15 kids over 45 years?
- John Tyler
- What is the title of the Dorothy Parker poem that goes "Men seldom make passes/At girls who wear glasses"?
- News Item
- The 1963 novelty song "Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh" takes its melody from what classical work?
- Dance of the Hours
- In 1929, the rights to what fictional character were donated to a London children's hospital?
- Peter Pan
- What is the name of the young boy in Ernest Hemingway's story "The Old Man and the Sea"?
- Manolin
- A lemniscate is a figure that resembles what mathematical symbol?
- Infinity sign
- In 1804, Lewis and Clark were joined by Sacagawea in the territory that is now part of what US state?
- North Dakota
- John Singleton Copley's 1768 portrait of Paul Revere depicts him holding what?
- Teapot
- Introduced in 1912, what was the first flavor of Life Savers candy?
- Peppermint
- What toy was first introduced at a 1959 international toy fair under the name "L'Ecran Magique"?
- Etch A Sketch
- What is the first line of Little League Baseball's official pledge?
- I trust in God
- What author wrote six romantic novels under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott?
- Agatha Christie
- In the "Archie" comic book series, what is Jughead's real first name?
- Forsythe
- Anti-Communist leader Joseph McCarthy served as a U.S. Senator for what state?
- Wisconsin
- In the US version of Monopoly, what is the only real estate property not named after an Atlantic City location?
- Marvin Gardens
- In the 1880s, what popular soft drink was invented at Morrison's Old Corner Drug Store in Waco, TX?
- Dr Pepper
- McDonald's founder Ray Kroc served with what future entrepreneur in a WWI ambulance corps?
- Walt Disney
- The dachshund was originally bred to hunt what animal?
- Badger
- Which of these prominent Native American Leaders was from an Apache tribe?
- Geronimo
- A $40 million endowment created in 1924 prompted Trinity College to change its name to what?
- Duke University
- Who was the first person to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?
- Joanne Woodward
- The alligator is naturally found in the United States and what other country?
- China
- Built in 1752, the world's oldest existing zoo is located in what European city?
- Vienna
- Cricket, Baseball, and Round the Clock are all popular variations of what game?
- Darts
- The word "paparazzi" comes from the name of an aggressive photographer in what movie?
- La Dolce Vita
- What is the only U.S. state without a mandatory seat belt law for adults?
- New Hampshire
- Which of these words is derived from a Greek word meaning "dancing place"?
- Orchestra
- What is the name of the flag flown at Buckingham Palace to indicate the Queen is in residence?
- The Royal Standard
- Of the approximately 4,500 mammal species on Earth, over 900 are what type of animal?
- Bat
- What is the architectural term for the part of the church where the congregation usually sits?
- Nave
- The logo for the Broadway musical "Les Miserables" depicts what character as a little girl?
- Cosette
- What U.S. professional sports team has retired the most uniform numbers?
- Boston Celtics
- Which of these men had never been elected to public office before becoming U.S. President?
- Herbert Hoover
- Girl detective Nancy Drew made her debut in the 1930 book titled "The Secret of the" what?
- Old Clock
- With over 3 billion passengers a year, what city's subway system is the world's busiest?
- Moscow
- According to tradition, tourists throw coins into the Trevi Fountain to guarantee what?
- Return to Rome
- In "The Communist Manifesto", Marx and Engels wrote, "The proletarians have nothing to lose but their" what?
- Chains
- What is the first name of best-selling childrens' author J.K. Rowling?
- Joanne
- Crude oil is classified as "sweet" or "sour" based on its content of what substance?
- Sulfur
- On the TV show "Teletubbies," the friendly Noo-Noo is what type of appliance?
- Vacuum Cleaner
- The uppermost vertebra in the human spine is called the what?
- Atlas
- Which of these words was formerly used to refer to a Japanese shogun?
- Tycoon
- What is the full last name of jazz saxophonist Kenny G?
- Gorelick
- What nationality was the 16th-century astronomer Copernicus?
- Polish
- The Petronas Towers, considered to be the world's tallest buildings, are in what country?
- Malaysia
- "Banzai", the Japanese battle cry is derived from a phrase meaning what?
- Ten Thousand Years
- Gary Fisher is a leading brand of what type of sporting gear?
- Mountain bikes
- "Patzer" is slang for someone who is bad at playing what?
- Chess
- In a 1995 speech, Fed chairman Alan Greenspan coined what phrase to refer to the booming stock market?
- Irrational exuberance
- The folk song "Home on the Range" is the official song of what U.S. state?
- Kansas
- In England, what sports matches re divided into 7 minute units called 'chukkas"?
- Polo
- In 1972 who did Bobby Fischer beat to become the world chess champion?
- Boris Spassky
- The classic play the Iceman Cometh takes place in what establishment?
- In France, the English Channel is known as "La Manche," meaning what?
- The sleeve
- Prolific science-fiction author Kilgore Trout is a recurring character in what author's novels?
- Kurt Vonnegut
- Due to its long rotational period, what planet's day is equivalent to 243 Earth days?
- Venus
- Opened in 1978, what was Atlantic City's first casino hotel?
- Resorts
- Jean-Joseph Mouret's "Rondeau" is best known as the theme music for what television show?
- Masterpiece Theatre
- Traditional Punch & Judy puppet shows commonly feature a dog named what?
- Toby