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- In 1958, what jeweler donated the fabled Hope diamond to the Smithsonian Institution?
- Harry Winston
- To hatch their chicks, chickens sit on their eggs for an average of how many days?
- 21 days
- What fabric's name comes from an old Persian phrase literally meaning "milk and sugar"?
- Seersucker
- The father of tennis star Andre Agassi was a boxer in the 1948 and 1952 Olympics for what country?
- Iran
- In the Battle of Bladensburg, what sitting U.S. President commanded troops while on the battlefield?
- James Madison
- Which of the following is not a common name for "Felis concolor", a powerful species of wild cat?
- Jaguar
- Which of these is not one of the 10 major categories in the Dewey decimal system of book classification?
- Medicine
- Frances Perkins, the first female Cabinet member, was the Secretary of what department under FDR?
- Labor
- Published by Mark Twain, what U.S. president's best-selling memoirs saved his family from financial ruin?
- Ulysses S. Grant
- In the Arthur Conan Doyle stories, Sherlock Holmes eventually retires and spends his time doing what?
- Beekeeping
- Country star Minnie Pearl's signature hat featured a price tag that read what?
- $1.98
- What phone number is the British equivalent of the U.S.'s 911 emergency response number?
- 999
- Since 1991, the Burning Man festival has been held in the late summer in what U.S. state?
- Nevada
- Known for its high tides, the Bay of Fundy is located in what country?
- Canada
- Which of these famous works of art does not depict an entirely naked person?
- Venus de Milo
- In the constellation Ursa Major, known as the "Great Bear," the Big Dipper's handle forms what part of the bear?
- Tail
- Traditionally hailed as the landing spot for the Pilgrims in 1620, Plymouth Rock is what type of rock?
- Granite
- The strait separating New Zealand's North Island and South Island is named after what explorer?
- James Cook
- An important Aztec god, Queztalcoatl was depicted as a feathered version of what animal?
- Serpent
- What is the name of Sacagawea's infant child who appears on the front of the U.S. dollar coin?
- Jean Baptiste
- What author’s birth and death both occurred in years during which Halley’s comet was visible from Earth?
- Mark Twain
- What mythical figure is the hero of Homer's classic epic poem, "The Iliad"?
- Achilles
- Popular in casinos, pai gow is a variation of what traditional card game?
- Poker
- In January 2004, NASA landed twin rovers on the surface of Mars named Sprit and what?
- Opportunity
- The infamous organization Al Qaeda takes its name from an Arabic word meaning "the" what?
- Base
- I-80 is a major interstate highway that starts near New York City and ends in what West Coast city?
- San Francisco
- Meaning "to break up into smaller units", the word "balkanize" comes from the fall of what empire?
- Ottoman
- Since 1996, the Warped Tour music festival has been sponsored by what shoe company?
- Vans
- In 1994, the first year the United States hosted soccer's World Cup, what country's team won?
- Brazil
- During the 2004 primaries, which of these states was one of the few not won by John Kerry?
- Oklahoma
- If you won $1 million in one dollar bills, about how much would the stack of bills weigh?
- 2200 pounds
- East Timor gained independence in 2002 after spending years under the rule of what nation?
- Indonesia
- Elizabeth Taylor has been married to how many different men?
- 7
- Which of these is not the name of one of actor Joaquin Phoenix's three sisters?
- Harmony
- What actor’s fashion line named Mrs. Mudd features the Nervous Breakdown and Mini-Mullah jackets?
- John Malkovich
- Which of these celebrities has never cried during a Barbara Walters primetime interview?
- Diane Keaton
- Which of these foreign-sounding brands was actually founded by a New Yorker from the Bronx?
- Häagen-Dazs
- Usually referred to by his first name, the Renaissance artist Michelangelo had what first name?
- Buonarroti
- Which of these cities is not one of the three featured in the title of a Best Picture Oscar winner?
- Philadelphia
- Which of these phrases is not a part of the famous Bible passage that sets forth the "eye for an eye" principle of justice
- Nose for nose
- In 2004, Ronald Reagan was the first U.S. President to be honored in D.C. with a state funeral since who?
- Lyndon Johnson
- What world religion is based on five basic requirements known as the five "pillars"?
- Islam
- What is the first name of the World War II pilot for whom Chicago's O'Hare airport is named?
- Edward
- The tradition of the torch relay, which starts in Greece and ends in the host city, debuted at what Olympics?
- 1936 Berlin
- In 2001, presidential niece Lauren Bush became "the face" of what fashion designer?
- Tommy Hilfiger
- The macadamia nut, known for its rich, buttery taste, is native to what country?
- Australia
- What science fiction author coined the word "cyberspace" in his 1984 novel "Neuromancer"?
- William Gibson
- In October 2002, what one Republican senator voted against authorizing the use of force in Iraq?
- Lincoln Chafee
- In 2002, heiress Ruth Lilly donated over $100 million to a small journal devoted to what?
- Poetry
- What famous classical composer had four sons also went on to become prominent composers?
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- What is the literary term for a novel that follows the development of a youthful main character?
- Bildungsroman
- Bartleby.com, a reference Web site, is named for an enigmatic character created by what famous author?
- Herman Melville
- Five of the eight novels by what esteemed U.S. author have one-word titles?
- Toni Morrison
- A famous work by what U.S poet begins "I saw the best minds of my generation destroyed by madness"?
- Allen Ginsburg
- The 1997 movie "L.A. Confidential" is based on a novel by what well-known crime author?
- James Ellroy
- What historical figure appears as a ghost in the Tony-winning play "Angels in America"?
- Ethel Rosenberg
- In 1977, First Couple George and Laura Bush got married approximately how long after they met?
- 3 months
- In his famous essay "Self-Reliance," who wrote "To be great is to be misunderstood"?
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
- The word "myriad" comes from the classical Greek word for what number?
- 10,000
- Presidental mom Barbara Bush is the great-great-great niece of what U.S. president?
- Franklin Pierce
- In 1927, Canberra replaced what city as the capital of Australia?
- Melbourne
- In the bestseller "The Five People You Meet in Heaven", which of these is not one of the five people encountered?
- High school gym teacher
- In the Olympics decathlon, what event takes place first?
- 100-meter run
- True Italian sausage from Bologna, Italy is called what?
- Mortadella
- In 2002, what did the American Film Institute name as the greatest love story of all time?
- Casablanca
- Discovered in 1922 and originally called "Factor X," alpha-tocopherol is better known by what name?
- Vitamin E
- In his native country, famous explorer Christopher Columbus's name was what?
- Cristoforo Colombo
- Oolong, a popular variety of tea, gets its name from two Chinese words meaning what?
- Black dragon
- In the 1851 novel "Moby-Dick", what character's body is covered in tattoos?
- Queequeg
- In the Trojan horse legend, the Greeks trick the Trojans by telling them the horse is an offering to what deity?
- Athena
- U Thant, the only Secretary-General of the United Nations born in Asia, was from what country?
- Burma
- The infamous Donner Party, which made its ill-fated journey in 1846, was headed for what California destination?
- Suther's Fort
- A lady's slipper is a type of what flower?
- Orchid
- Used to measure the weight of gemstones, a carat is what fraction of a gram?
- One-fifth
- In 2004, what world landmark's 350th birthday was celebrated with six months worth of festivities?
- Taj Mahal
- In the occult, "besom" refers to what magical object?
- Witch's broom
- A limnologist is a natural scientist who specializes in studying which of the following?
- Freshwater lakes
- What Hemingway novel begins “Robert Cohn was once middleweight boxing champion of Princeton�
- The Sun Also Rises
- Singer Janet Jackson is the youngest of how many children?
- 9
- VP candidate John Edwards traditionally celebrates his wedding anniversary at what establishment?
- Wendy's
- What is the medical term for "fainting"?
- Syncope
- Richard Strauss's famous composition, "Also sprach Zarathustra" was inspired by what philosopher's works?
- Friedrich Nietzsche
- Kelsey Grammer got Emmy nominations for playing Dr. Crane on "Cheer," "Frasier" and what third show?
- Wings
- Before he became a pioneer in the field of human sexuality, Alfred Kinsey was a renowned expert on what creatures?
- Wasps
- What TV show featured an unusual literary guest star in a 2004 episode titled "Norman Mailer, I'm Pregnant"?
- Gilmore Girls
- In 5 of the last 6 years, what professionals have topped a Gallup poll ranking the U.S.'s most honest and ethical workers?
- Nurses
- What was the first name of the Dr. Livingstone who received the famous greeting, "Dr. Livingstone, I presume"?
- David
- Named for a Japanese word meaning “three virtues,†the santoku is a trendy type of what kitchen implement?
- Knife
- Each year, the South Pole experiences approximately how many months of total darkness?
- 6
- Saint Tropez is a ritzy resort town located on the southern coast of what country?
- France
- Which of the following is not a subtitle of a Star Trek movie?
- The Federation
- In 1966, what musician made the controversial claim that his group was "more popular than Jesus"?
- John Lennon
- In 1995, Flintstones chewable vitamins added what character to the mix, 27 years after their debut?
- Betty
- Since 1938, millions have flocked to what state to attend the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally?
- South Dakota
- What U.S. president was a graduate of the Naval Academy in Annapolis?
- Jimmy Carter
- A regulation golf hole is how many inches in diameter?
- 4.25 inches
- "Flanker" and "scrum-half" are positions in what sport?
- Rugby
- Allowing fluid movement in the knee joint, the meniscus is a smooth pad composed of what?
- Cartilage
- In the food production industry, ethylene gas is commonly used to do what?
- Ripen produce
- Before he launched his solo career, Barry Manilow was the accompanist for which of these singers?
- Bette Midler
- Which of these planets has no known moons?
- Venus
- Which of these famous landmarks is 555 feet tall, and 55 feet square at its base?
- Washington Monument
- What is the name of the privately-funded craft that made the news in 2004 when it flew a man into space?
- SpaceShipOne
- In 1975, who became the first musician to appear on the cover of Time and Newsweek in the same week?
- Bruce Springsteen
- In 2003, the Galileo space probe ended its 14 year mission by diving into what planet's atmosphere?
- Jupiter
- Which of these famous fashion designers is female?
- Miuccia Prada
- Which of these U.S. presidents had naturally red hair?
- Thomas Jefferson
- Created in 1956, what computer font is meant to mimic the typeface of a standard typewriter?
- Courier
- In August 2004, Costco made the news by testing the sale of what unusual products at some stores?
- Caskets
- On August 8 1974, President Nixon announced he would resign effective what time the next day?
- Noon
- Common in eastern Africa, the wildebeest is also known by what name?
- Gnu
- What European country's northern coast borders the Bay of Biscay?
- Spain
- In 1950, a town in what U.S. state named itself after the radio show "Truth of Consequences"?
- New Mexico
- At the age of 37, what actor discovered that the person he thought was his sister was actually his mother?
- Jack Nicholson
- In March 2004, rebel leader Guy Philippe declared himself the "military chief" of what nation?
- Haiti
- Which of these prefixes means the opposite of the prefix "paleo"?
- Neo
- According to an ancient story, which of these women requests the beheading of John the Baptist?
- Salome
- Over three hours long, what 1960s movie features no women in speaking roles?
- Lawrence of Arabia
- "Warp," "weft" and "woof" are all common terms used in what process?
- Weaving
- What U.S. state's capital is named for the third U.S. president?
- Missouri
- By definition, a horologist is a maker of what?
- Watches
- The standard unit used to measure pressure is named after what noted scientist?
- Blaise Pascal
- The piña colada gets its name from a Spanish phrase meaning what?
- Strained pineapple
- Which of these rock legends appeared as an opening act for the Monkees during their 1967 tour?
- Jimi Hendrix
- In 2004, P. Diddy's campaign to convince young people to vote adopted what controversial slogan?
- Vote or Die!
- Often kept as a house pet, the potbellied pig is native to what country?
- Vietnam
- The French phrase "hors d'oeuvre" literally means what?
- Outside of work
- In the novel "The Great Gatsby" a billboard for Dr. T.J. Eckleberg advertises his services as a what?
- Oculist
- Which of these is not a character in the classic children's book "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"?
- Sheila Tubman
- J.M. Coetzee, the 2003 winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, hails from what country?
- South Africa
- The fast-moving sport of jai alai originated on the courtyards in which of these countries?
- Spain
- Popular in India and the Middle East, "threading" is a beauty process used for what purpose?
- Shaping eyebrows
- Which of these U.S. states does not share its name with a U.S. river?
- Virginia
- What sour-tasting chemical compound is the chief ingredient of vinegar?
- Acetic Acid
- The name of the African mammal "hippopotamus" is taken from a Greek word meaning "river" what?
- Horse
- The Scoville scale, used to measure the "zing" of chili peppers, rates which of these peppers the hottest?
- Habanero
- Which of these classic over-the-counter remedies contains aspirin?
- Alka-Seltzer
- In most movie theaters, the film is projected onto the screen at a rate of how many frames per second?
- 24
- The Earth reaches its aphelion, the point at which it is farthest from the Sun, during what month?
- July
- The poem "The Charge of the Light Brigade" depicts a battle between England and what country?
- Russia
- "Teraflops" are units of measurement commonly use when measuring the speed of what?
- Supercomputers
- Which of these TV series was not part of the rotation of shows that aired as the "NBC Sunday Mystery Movie"?
- Ironside
- What animal derives its name from an African phrase meaning "earth pig"?
- Aardvark
- In 1999, NATO forces mistakenly bombed what country's embassy in Belgrade, Yugoslavia?
- China
- In 1994, live coverage of the O.J. Simpson car chase interrupted what televised sports event?
- NBA Finals
- What media personality started out as a Top 40 radio show host who went by the name Jeff Christie?
- Rush Limbaugh
- After a public dispute, what U.S. president relieved General Douglas MacArthur of his command?
- Harry Truman
- What Midwestern's city's various nicknames have included "Queen City" and "Porkopolis"?
- Cincinnati
- What famous work of art is also known as "La Gioconda"?
- Mona Lisa
- Which of these letters is not also the symbol for a chemical element?
- T
- What singer cowrote the theme song for "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson"?
- Paul Anka
- In 2004, Illinois sued what band for allegedly dumping 800 pounds of sewage into the Chicago River?
- Dave Matthews Band
- Responsible for defending the U.S. against air attacks, NORAD is headquartered in what state?
- Colorado
- What is the term for the narrow, vertical grooves that appear on the edges of U.S. dimes and quarters?
- Reeding
- The second verse of "The Star-Spangled Banner" begins with what phrase?
- On the shore, dimly seen
- Which of these terms was often used in the 1950s to refer to people suspected of being Communists?
- Fellow traveler
- What record label's distinctive circular headquarters, built in 1956, has become a Hollywood landmark?
- Capitol
- Known for its rough, wrinkled exterior, the appropriately named Ugli is a trademarked variety of what?
- Citrus fruit
- What U.S. president once got 525 electoral votes, the most ever received in a single election?
- Ronald Reagan
- Pho is a traditional noodle soup of what Asian country?
- Vietnam
- Explored by Christopher Columbus in 1498, Trinidad and Tobago lie just off the coast of what country?
- Venezuela
- In 2004, what children's character celebrated "30 Years of Cute" with a promotional tour in support of UNICEF?
- Hello Kitty
- Cellophane is a transparent material commonly made from what?
- Wood pulp
- Measuring over 11X25 feet, which of these paintings is the largest?
- Picasso's "Guernica"
- Which of the following phrases is often used as the metric equivalent of "20/20 vision"?
- 6/6 vision
- In what two U.S. states do governors serve two-year terms?
- Vermont and New Hampshire
- Bunco, an old gambling game that is resurging in popularity, is played with what equipment?
- Dice
- While paper is the traditional gift for first anniversaries, what is the customary "modern" gift?
- Clock
- At the 2004 Olympics, which of these countries sent female athletes for the first time?
- Afghanistan
- What world landmark features 56 pits called "Aubrey holes", which were once filled with cremated bones?
- Stonehenge
- Which of these is not a type of vertebrae found in the human spinal column?
- Parietal
- Each year, the American Cancer Society holds the "Great American Smokeout" during what month?
- November
- Which of these "Beverly Hills 90210" stars was a regular cast member for the entire ten-year run of the show?
- Tori Spelling
- Which of these stars of the 1985 film "The Breakfast Club" did not also appear in "St. Elmo's Fire"?
- Molly Ringwald
- Before it was retired in 2003, the Concorde jet flew from London to New York City in an average time of what?
- 3 hours 20 minutes
- In the 2004 movie, "Troy," Achilles engages in a climactic duel with what warrior?
- Hector
- The Akita, a breed of dog once used to hunt bears, was named a national treasure of what nation in 1931?
- Japan
- What cheese is aged for at least three months in the limestone caves in the south of France?
- Roquefort
- A person who experiences "schadenfrude" gets pleasure from what?
- Unhappiness of others
- How many children were born to Bobbi and Kenny McCaughey on November 19, 1997?
- Seven
- On a US Scrabble board, the center square is what type of premium space?
- Double word score
- Movie star Will Smith's first name is short for what?
- Willard
- Living up to his nickname "Chairman of the Board," Frank Sinatra started up what record label in 1961?
- Reprise
- What singer and ordained minister performed the wedding ceremony of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis?
- Little Richard
- Which of these celebs was not among those who showed up at Martha Stewart's 2004 trial as a show of support?
- Nathan Lane
- According to a popular rumor Full House star Dave Coulier is the subject of what hit 90's song?
- You Oughta Know
- Which of these actors has never appeared in a movie with the well-connected actor Kevin Bacon?
- Denzel Washington
- Prince Charles and Princess Diana officially divorced in 1996 after how many years of marriage?
- 15
- In 2004, the lit Olympic torch made its journey through which of these continents for the first time?
- Africa
- Introduced in 1928, Red Stripe Beer is brewed in what country?
- Jamaica
- What movie star used his own rise to fame as the basis for the 2004 HBO series "Entourage"?
- Mark Wahlberg
- Faced with an energy crisis, what U.S. president signed into law the 55-mph national speed limit?
- Richard Nixon
- Which of the following was not a major news story during the summer of 1969?
- Attica riots
- Andrew Grove, Time magazine's 1997 "Man of the Year," is the Chairman of the Board of what company?
- Intel
- What professional sports group uses the slogan "These guys are good"?
- PGA
- In 1995, what vegetable became the first food grown in space?
- Potato
- In 2003, who did the American Film Institute select as the top movie villain of all time?
- Hannibal Lecter
- Which of these sea creatures belongs to the class Cephalopoda, meaning "head foot"?
- Squid
- Often mentioned in its ads, "sildenafil citrate" is the scientific name for what?
- Viagra
- How many tiles are there in a standard set of "Double-six" dominoes?
- 28
- Completed in 1994, the computer program Chinook is thought to be the world's best player of what game?
- Checkers
- At a cost of over $450 million, what city opened its much-hyped 24-acre Millennium Park in 2004?
- Chicago
- In the Olympics, Rhythmic gymnasts may use all of the following as props except what?
- Baton
- The altar is usually located in which of these parts of a church?
- Apse
- In 2001, Chevron merged with what company to form the U.S.'s second largest oil and gas provider?
- Texaco
- In the 1965 movie "The Sound of Music", who is the oldest of the seven Von Trapp children?
- Liesl
- In the 2004 movie "I, Robot," what is then name of the emotional robot suspected of murder?
- Sonny
- What is the real first name of U2's lead singer, Bono?
- Paul
- Everybody's favorite game show, "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," shares its name with a song by what composer?
- Cole Porter
- As suggested by its scientific name, the giraffe was originally thought to be a cross between a leopard and a what?
- Camel
- In 2004, what teen celeb gushed that former camp counselor Jenna Bush was "awesome" and "really sweet"?
- Hilary Duff
- A person's postprandial blood pressure is measured just after a person has done what?
- Eaten
- The peninsula of Anatolia is the westernmost point of what continent?
- Asia
- A standard deck of tarot cards consists of how many cards?
- 78
- What designer's career skyrocketed after he clothed Richard Gere in the 1980 film "American Gigolo"?
- Giorgio Armani
- In the novel and movie "Cold Mountain," where is Cold Mountain?
- North Carolina
- At the 2004 Olympics, what country came in second to the U.S. in terms of total number of medals?
- Russia
- What is the approximate age difference between 2004 rivals John Kerry and George W. Bush?
- Kerry is 2.5 years older
- The first immigrant to pass through Ellis Island when it opened in 1892 was a teenage girl from what country?
- Ireland
- "Don't be evil" is the corporate motto of what tech company?
- The longest interstate highway in the U.S., I-90 runs from Boston to what West Coast city?
- Seattle
- Started in 1971, the popular restaurant chain Hard Rock Cafe is known for its logo "Save the" what?
- Planet
- What was Princess Di's middle name?
- Frances
- Under the official rules of table tennis, the top of the net must be how high above the table?
- 6 inches
- Which of these people was not featured in Barbara Walters' 2004 "10 Most Fascinating People" TV special?
- Jessica Simpson
- Traditionally worn by golfers, "plus fours" are a type of what?
- Pants
- Now a full-time philanthropist, Jeff Skoll became a billionaire as president of what internet company?
- eBay
- Coal is the official mineral of what U.S. state?
- Kentucky
- Introduced in 2004, the fragrance Enchantment is a tie-in with a story line on what soap opera?
- All My Children
- On the last episode of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," who is the only character to not get fired?
- Ted Baxter
- In 2004, Miss America officials announced that what event would be dropped from the live TV broadcast?
- Talent
- In 2004, JibJab.com introduced a popular cartoon featuring Kerry and Bush singing a parody of what song?
- This Land Is Your Land
- Iago is the treacherous villain of what Shakespeare tragedy?
- Othello
- A cubic foot consists of how many cubic inches?
- 1728
- In 1948, the Allies began a massive airlift of supplies in response to a Soviet blockade of what city?
- West Berlin
- Which of these desserts typically features an ice cream filling?
- Baked Alaska
- What is the square root of the cube root of 64?
- 2
- What nationality is professional golfer Annika Sorenstam?
- Swedish
- In states that observe daylight-saving time, what is the longest month of the year?
- October
- Peter Gabriel's 1980 song "Biko" pays tribute to a fallen political activist from what country?
- South Africa
- In April 2004, who heard the coveted words "You're hired!" as the winner of TV's "The Apprentice"?
- Bill Rancic
- From May 2003 to June 2004, who served as the U.S.'s chief administrator in Iraq?
- Paul Bremer
- Paris's largest airport is named after what French leader?
- Charles de Gaulle
- An increasingly controversial delicacy, foie gras is made from the liver of which of these animals?
- Duck
- When speaking of his talks with Gorbachev, Ronald Reagan often quoted the proverb, "Trust, but" what?
- Verify
- "Hoosegow" is and old-fashioned slang word for what?
- Jail
- A paper towel's absorption of water is an example of what scientific principle?
- Capillary action
- The formula "subtract 32, and multiply by 5/9" is used to make what common conversion?
- Fahrenheit to Celsius
- Which of these bakery ingredients commonly contains cream of tartar?
- Baking Powder