2016 Nostalgia
What was the most popular Snapchat filter in 2016?
a. Rainbow puke
b. Flower crown
c. Dog filter
d. Butterfly crown
b. Flower crown
Who created the first widely recognized periodic table of elements?
C. Mendeleev
This faculty member went to see Billie Eilish when she was in Pgh
a. Dr. Cascio
b. Dr. Rita
c. Dr. Carpenter
d. Dr. Evanseck
b. Dr. Rita
What famous pop singer just announced his 30 day residency in New York City for his “Together Together” tour?
a. Bruno Mars
b. Benson Boone
c. Harry Styles
d. Noah Kahan
Harry Styles
What nut is a peach related to?
a. Almond
b. Peanut
c. Pecan
d. Walnut
a. Almond
What was the #1 song of 2016?
a. ”Work” Rihanna
b. “One Dance” Drake
c. “Love Yourself” Justin Bieber
d. “Stressed Out” 21 Pilots
c. “Love Yourself” Justin Bieber
Which metal is the only metal that is still liquid at room temperature?
Mercury (Hg)
Who climbed a tree at the age of two that had to be rescued by the fire department because the tree was too tall to climb for adults?
a. Dr. Montgomery
b. Dr. Evans
c. Dr. Heisler
d. Dr. Sylvester
c. Dr. Heisler
What former reality TV star and socialite recently released a documentary highlighting her life as a mother, singer, and entrepreneur?
a. Jennifer Lopez
b. Snooki
c. Paris Hilton
d. Kelly Clarkson
c. Paris Hilton
How many peanuts does it take to make a 12 oz jar of peanut butter?
a. 790 peanuts
b. 650 peanuts
c. 540 peanuts
d. 480 peanuts
c. 540 peanuts
Which famous celebrity died in 2016?
a. David Bowie
b. Hugh Hefner
c. Steven Hawking
d. Juice Wrld
a. David Bowie
Which noble gas is not produced commercially from the atmosphere?
Helium (He)
This faculty member lived in Holland for a year
a. Dr. Wetzel
b. Dr. Nithya
c. Dr. Carpenter
d. Dr. Cascio
c. Dr. Carpenter
Which low-budget Canadian show broke records by having two episodes in a row rate a 9.9/10 on IMBD?
a. Heated rivalry
b. Fallout
c. Euphoria
d. Tell me lies
a. Heated rivalry
What is the wingspan of the biggest butterfly in the world?
a. 35 cm
b. 31 cm
c. 50 cm
d. 15 cm
b. 31 cm
What was Zara Larson’s biggest song in 2016?
a. Never Forget You
b. Ain’t My Fault
c. Lush Life
d. I Would Like
c. Lush Life
Which element was the first to be created artificially before being found in nature?
a. Neptunium
b. Neon
c. Technetium
d. Astatine
c. Technetium
This faculty member has his own radioshow
a. MVS
b. Dr. Montgomery
c. Dr. Evanseck
d. Dr. Cascio
d. Dr. Cascio
A fan of this popular soda brand released a catchy jingle for the brand on Tik Tok. Her video went viral and was even used in a super bowl commercial. What was the soda brand?
Dr. Pepper
What is the national animal of Scotland?
a. Unicorn
b. Panda
c. Dolphin
d. Dragon
a. Unicorn
Which viral moment did NOT happen in 2016?
a. Pokémon Go
b. “Killer clowns” sightings
c. Katy Perry Super Bowl
d. Mannequin Challenge
c. Katy Perry Super Bowl
What is the most recent element to be put on the periodic table of elements?
a. Oganesson
b. Uranium
c. Moscovium
d. Tennessine
a. Oganesson
Who played the drums in marching band/pit orchestra and was on the varsity track team for the 400 and 800 m run?
a. Dr. Montgomery
b. Dr. Sylvester
c. MVS
d. Dr. Rita
a. Dr. Montgomery
In a famous interview, a reported asked a young red-head boy what he thought about a ride at a country fair. His response became a popular meme. What was his response?
Appernly I’ve never been on live television before
How many lanes does the largest bowling alley in Japan have?
a. 102 lanes
b. 85 lanes
c. 127 lanes
d. 116 lanes
d. 116 lanes