60's & 70's Movies
The 1960's thriller psycho features one of the most famous shower scenes in cinema history.What is the name of the initial protagonist who meets her demise in this scene?
A) Madeline
B) Marion
C) Martha
D) Mabel
Marion
Which hit 1980's detective series was famous for his pastel suits, Ferrari driving, and theme song that hit Number 1 on the billboard charts?
A) Magnum PI
B) Miami Vice
C) Moonlighting
D) Hill Street Blues
Miami Vice
The word "lynx" traces back to the Greek root for "white or Bright". Which physical feature of the lynx is responsible for this name sake?
A) Their sharp teeth
B) Their ability to glow in the dark
C) The brightness of their eyes
D) The white fur on their bellies
The brightness of their eyes
Originating in Peru, a dish name Cuy features what kind of animal as its primary protein?
A) Eel
B) Wild Boar
C) Guinea Pig
D) Iguana
Guinea Pig
The limbic system is a collection of structures located in which organ of the human body?
A) Heart
B) Liver
C) Brain
D) Stomach
Brain
Which iconic 1965 musical film features the Von Trapp family set against the backdrop of Austria?
A) Mary Poppins
B) The Sound Of Music
C) West Side Story
D) My Fair Lady
The Sound of Music
When the Apple Macintosh personal computer was released in 1984, it was famously introduced during the Super Bowl with an ad directed by which legendary film maker?
A) George Lucas
B) Steven Spielberg
C) Ridley Scott
D) Martin Scorsese
Ridley Scott
In the wild, what is the average age when male and female zebras mature enough to reproduce?
A) Females are 1 year old, and males are 3 years old
B) Females are 3 years old, and males are 5 years old
C) Males are 3 years old, and females are 5 years old
D) Males are 1 year old, and females are 3 years old
Females are 3 years old, and males are 5 years old
What bizarre natural ingredient was sometimes used as a substitute for butter in ancient Rome, the Middle Ages,and sometimes even by early astronauts?
A) Crushed chickpeas
B) Whale blubber
C) Mashed avocado
D) Lard mixed with honey
Mashed Avocado
In which of these countries is Hinduism the official state religion?
A) Thailand
B) Bangladesh
C) Nepal
D) Afghanistan
Nepal
Which iconic 1975 Steven Spielberg blockbuster effectively launched the Hollywood tradition of the summer "summer blockbuster"?
A) Stars Wars
B) Jaws
C) Close Encounters of the Third Kind
D) Rocky
Jaws
Madonna famously performed her hit song "Like a Virgin" in a wedding dress at the very first MTV Music Awards.What year did this iconic performance take place?
A) 1982
B) 1984
C) 1986
D) 1989
1984
Approximately how many distinct species are estimated to make up the jaguar's incredibly diverse diet?
A) Under 15 species
B) 25 to 40 species
C) 50 to 75 species
D) Over 85 species
Over 85 species
What unusual, highly alkaline ingredient is historically used to cure and give a gummy texture to Lutefisk, a traditional Scandinavian fish dish?
A) Vinegar
B) Ammonia
C) Lye
D) Bleach
Lye
Who gave Camp David the official country retreat of the US President its name?
A) Harry S Truman
B) Dwight D. Eisenhower
C) John F. Kennedy
D) Lyndon B. Johnson
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Which 1969 film starred Paul Newman and Robert Redford as legendary outlaws?
A) Easy Rider
B) Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
C) The Wild Bunch
D) Bonnie and Clyde
Butch Cassidy and Sundance Kid
What was the original, real-life name of the Boston bar used as the exterior for the hit 1982 NBC sitcom Cheers?
A) The Black Rose
B) Cheers Beacon Hill
C) Bull & Finch Pub
D) The Purple Shamrock
Bull & Finch Pub
Alpha male Indian (greater one-horned) rhinos are highly territorial. Over what maximum distance can they spray their urine to mark their territory?
A) Over 8 feet
B) Over 12 feet
C) Over 16 feet
D) Over 25 feet
Over 16 feet
What type of substance is traditionally the main component in the prized Chinese "bird nest soup"?
A) Tofu and seaweed
B) Saliva from the Swiftlet bird
C) Shark cartilage
D) White fungus
Saliva from the swiftlet bird
From where did the Dalai Lama flee in 1959?
A) Nepal
B) Tibet
C) Vietnam
D) India
Tibet
In the 1979 sci-fi classic Alien,what is the name of the spaceship crewed by the unfortunate main characters?
A) Serenity
B) Discovery One
C) Enterprise
D) Nostromo
Nostromo
In the classic 1981 music video "Super Freak" by Rick James, which famous 1970's TV show actor appears as a pimp?
A) Jimmie Walker
B) Antonio Fargas
C) Richard Pryor
D) Redd Foxx
Antonio Fargas
How many tusks does a typical adult common warthog have in total?
A) Two
B) Three
C) Four
D) Six
Four
Which seafood gives the luxurious, creamy French soup known as Billi Bi its signature savory flavor?
A) Crab
B) Cod
C) Mussels
D) Abalone
Mussels
In 1960, what author stabbed his second wife, Adele with a penknife during an argument at a party?
A) Jack Kerouac
B) J.D.Salinger
C) Norman Mailer
D) Arthur Miller
Norman Mailer