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10 years after it opened this historical musical is still selling out nightly. 

Hamilton

100

This sweet treat was created in Massachusetts, but according to Phoebe Buffay on the show Friends, the recipe came from a distant relative from France by the name of "Neslay Tullehouser…"

What is the chocolate chip cookie?

100

1970 – On the first episode of “American Top 40,” what was the #1 song on July 4th?


100

In the 1989 Civil War film Glory staring Matthew Broderick, Denzel, Washington and Morgan Freeman, what is the number of the all black regiment. The 53rd, 54th or 55th?

54th

100

This iconic cartoonist wasn't "nuts" about the title his syndicate assigned to his classic strip. He preferred "Li'l Folks".

Who is Charles Schulz?

200

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson are two of the founding fathers who sing about America’s Independence.

1776

200

This type of outdoor cooking has many variations across America. 

You have styles like slow and low, meats cooked in sauces such as Carolina, mustard-based, St. Louis ribs,  the great American hamburger or hotdog.

What is barbecue?

200

1976 – A former Beatle wrote this #1 in response to a reporter’s question?


200

In Steven Spielberg’s 1998 classic war film Saving Private Ryan, which beach landing location is depicted in the opening battle? Omaha Utah Juno.

Omaha

200

Garry Trudeau's "Doonesbury" started out as "Bull Tales" in the college newspaper of this Ivy League University!

What is Yale?

300

Mike saw this play, based on the Scopes Trials, that featured a cast led by George C. Scott and Charles Durning.

Inherit the Wind

300

According to American folklore , Yankee Doodle put a feather in his cap and then called it this. Later we added a dairy product to it to make what is now an American delicacy.

What is macaroni and cheese?

300

1985 – This Brian Adams song came from a HORRIBLE film about a young young man making money as a male dancer.

Heaven – Brian Adams

300

In the 1939 Oscar winning film Gone With The Wind, which famous city is shown burning in one of the film’s most spectacular scenes?

Atlanta

300

SPOILER ALERT! Jerry Lewis Makes a surprise cameo appearance in this movie musical of Al Capp's hillbilly comic strip.

What is "Li'l Abner"?

400

This Stephen Sondheim musical featured a love song dedicated to Jodie Foster sung by John Hinkley.

Assassins

400

This seafood delicacy in New England has had a battle since the beginning some people like it hot or some people like a cold. Name the sandwich

What is a lobster roll?

400

1996 – This song was written by Buzy,Lazy, Krazie and Wish

The Crossroads – Bone Thugs N Harmony

400

In the 2000 film “13 Days” , the Kennedy Administration is trying to avert a potential world ending event. What was this event called?

The Cuban Missile Crisis

400

An Insect By Any Other Name....Spider, the lead character in Mort Walker's comic strip about college kids, got a name change when he enlisted in the army....where he is to this day!

Who is Beetle Bailey?

500

Speaking of assassins, Abraham Lincoln was assassinated during the 2nd scene of Act 3 of this play.

Our American Cousin

500

This American carbonated drink was invented in Atlanta in 1886. Name the drink, and the illegal substance that was incorporated into it.

What is Coca-Cola and cocaine?

500

2001 – This #1 song was a remake of a song that also hit #1 in March 1975.


Lady Marmalade – Christina Aguilara and Co.

500

This July 4th, America celebrates its 250th anniversary of its independence. In the film 1776, Who was the first person to sign the Declaration Of Independence?

John Hancock

500

Johnny Hart's comic strip B.C. recently got a rare crossover with the other hit comic strip he co-created, when sarcastic caveman Curls magically swapped places for a week with this medieval comedy's title character!

Who/What is The Wizard of Id?

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