The Royal "We"
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Who's Your Mamma
Wiener and a Wiener
Animal House
100
Henry VIII and Bloody Mary were both members of this "scholarly" house of English royalty.
What is the House of Tudor?
100
"Eternal glory! That's what awaits the student who wins the Triwizard Tournament, but to do this, that student must survive three tasks. Three extremely dangerous tasks." In the Goblet of Fire, these four students compete for this glory.
Who are Fleur Delacour, Viktor Krum, Cedric Diggory, and Harry Potter?
100
As a young girl tired of her Mother's divided attention, our Mother once told a client calling the house that her mother was quite unavailable for this reason.
What is...."she has passed away"?
100
This exclusive society hailing from Occidental College (and no longer considered an official chartered organization) employed this hazing technique for character building of its illustrious brothers.
What is running with a raw hot dog in one's mouth?
100
While on a romantic Sedona getaway, our mother and father found themselves in a pickle when this canine escaped from their room and resulted in Dad crawling in his underpants through the room of an elderly couple while urgently whispering this name.
Who is Melo?
200
Queen Elizabeth II took an active role in World War II by joining the Auxiliary Territorial Service and training in these two roles (which she still practices to this day).
What is a driver and a mechanic?
200
This carnivorous ice creature's claim to fame was attacking Luke Skywalker, hanging him from the ceiling, and eating his tauntaun.
What is a Wampa?
200
Bearizona has several drinking fountains and soda machines. This is another slightly less-conventional place to take a drink.
What is the toilet?
200
In the Women's Appreciation episode of The Office, Michael attempts to express his sensitivity to female issues by first flashing his coworkers, then holding an awareness seminar, and finally buying all of the women in the office one item from this retailer.
What is Victoria's Secret?
200
Made from the same material as tooth enamel, these scales make up the sandpaper-like skin found on most sharks.
What are dermal denticles?
300
The Diamond Jubilee is a British monarchy milestone marking a 60-year reign. This monarch and Queen Elizabeth II are the only rulers to celebrate this anniversary.
Who is Queen Victoria?
300
An especially difficult spell to cast in the wizarding world, it provides protection against attacking Death Eaters.
What is Expecto Patronum?
300
With melodies from felines to phantoms haunting her for days, our mother cannot bear to hear the musical stylings of this famous composer.
Who is Andrew Llyod Webber?
300
First referred to as a "Chillup" this fast-food snack of Belgian origin uses a mixture of ketchup and an Indian spice blend as a topper.
What is a currywurst?
300
As a symbol of the heavenly cycle, rebirth, and regeneration, Ancient Egyptians worshipped this common dung beetle.
What is a scarab?
400
This accomplished equestrian extended "Goodwill" to their country by being the first in the British royal family to compete in the Olympics.
Who is Princess Anne? (Montreal, 1976 Summer Games, on a horse named Goodwill)
400
White Walkers can be killed only by stabbing with one of these two substances, which then causes their form to shatter. (Name one of the two)
Valarian Steel and Dragonglass
400
In order to score this treat from the special occasion basket at Sunday school, our mother told this mistruth in the house of the Lord. (Must name the candy and the mistruth)
What are dots and "my family is moving"?
400
In the late 18th century, Thomas Jefferson, the governor of Virginia, offered 25 hectares of land to any settlers willing to come to Kentucky and establish a settlement to farm corn. However, this much acreage produced more corn than could be consumed by a family personally, or sold locally. Naturally, enterprising Scots-Irish found a perfect application for excess crops and thus was born this popular American Export.
What is Bourbon?
400
The state birds of Arizona, California, and Ohio include these feathered friends. (Must name 2/3)
What is the Cactus Wren, California quail, and Cardinal?
500
Written on preserved animal skin and signed by King John "Lackland" of England as an attempted peace treaty in 1215, this document is considered the first written declaration of constitutional law.
What is the Magna Carta?
500
In the 10th century, these four witches and wizards founded the four houses of Hogwarts.
Who are Godric (Gryffindor), Salazar (Slytherin), Helga (Hufflepuff) and Rowena (Ravenclaw)?
500
Before the career that made her famous, Julia Carolyn McWilliams worked as a top-secret government researcher for the OSS wartime intelligence agency during World War II. Most notably, she cooked up a shark repellent which is still used today to ward off sharks from triggering underwater explosives. Once she married and developed a new hobby, she became a household name and a source of inspiration for many.
Who is Julia Child?