Who was known as the "Queen of Soul" and sang the hit song "Respect"?
Aretha Franklin
What is the term for organisms that break down dead plants and animals?
Decomposers
What animal represents the Leo constellation?
a Lion
Since he wrote his name extra big when he signed the Declaration of Independence, which Founding Father’s name is also slang for your signature?
John Hancock
In the folk song "She'll be coming 'Round the mountain,' what will she "be driving"?
six white horses
What is the best-selling album of all time?
"Thriller" by Michael Jackson
What are the bones in the fingers called?
Phalanges
Aries is one of the constellations of the zodiac. The name Aries is Latin for this horned animal. what animal is it?
ram
What formerly enslaved woman, helped dozens of people escape on the Underground Railroad, earning the nickname "Moses of her people?"
Harriet Tubman
A move called a "Jackknife" is commonly preformed in what sport?
Diving
Which band sang the song "Bohemian Rhapsody"?
Queen
In medical terminology, the "voice box" is known as what?
Larynx
The Serpens constellation represents what limbless animal?
serpent or snake
Who was the second president of the US?
John Adams
Originally, Amazon only sold what kind of product?
Books
Which American singer-songwriter wrote and performed the song "Blowin' in the Wind"?
Bob Dylan
Which biome is known for its tall trees, high rainfall, and warm temperatures?
Rainforest
The Cancer constellation represents the Giant __ that attacked Heracles during the second of the 12 labors he performed as penance for killing his family. What giant animal was it?
a Crab
Who was the only president to serve in both World Wars?
Dwight D Eisenhower
A popular Chinese proverb says, "A journey of a thousand miles begins with" what?
A single step
Who was the "King of Pop"?
Michael Jackson
Which mammal has no vocal cords?
Giraffe
The Aquila constellation on the celestial equator and it represents the bird that carried Zeus/Jupiter's thunderbolts in Greek-Roman mythology. What bird is it?
Eagle
Where Did Napoleon Die In Exile?
St Helena
In the comic strip "Peanuts," what character is typically surrounded by clouds of dirt and dust?
Pigpen
Which band performed the song "Stairway to Heaven"?
Led Zeppelin
What poisonous spider can be identified by a small red hourglass-shaped marking on the underside of its body?
Black widow
Ursa is a constellation in the northern sky. In Greek mythology, it is associated with Callisto, a nymph who was turned into a __ by Zeus' jealous wife Hera. What animal did the nymph turn into?
Bear
Happening in the southeastern portion of Montana, Custer's Last Stand occurred during what battle during the Great Sioux War of 1876?
Battle of the Little Bighorn
A common ingredient in ice cream, toothpaste, and carrageenan is an extract of what?
seaweed
Which legendary guitarist was known for his iconic rendition of "Purple Haze"?
Jimi Hendrix
What is the outer skeleton of organisms such as spiders and insects called?
Exoskeleton
This animal so famed for its speed that Zeus elevated it to the sky and is now the Canis constellation. What animal is it?
a dog
the 1919 Volstead Act overrode President Woodrow Wilson’s veto to what national act that was later repealed by the 21st amendment?
Prohibition
Who is often credited with creating the world’s first car?
Karl Benz
Who was the lead vocalist of the Rolling Stones?
Mick Jagger
What gas is released when fossil fuels are burned?
Carbon dioxide
Cetus constellation in Greek mythology got its name from its sea monster size. Also known as a large aquatic animal
Whale
Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison used the pen name "Publius" to publish what set of 85 essays in New York newspapers in 1787 and 1788?
The Federalist Papers
In a website browser address bar, what does “www” stand for?
World Wide Web
Which British singer released the album "Back to Black" in 2006?
Amy Winehouse
What chemical compound causes pain in muscles after exercise?
Lactic acid
The Corvus constellation gets its name from a bird associated with stories about the god Apollo, perched on the back of Hydra the water snake. What bird was it?
Crow
Who was Vice President of the United States when Lincoln was assassinated?
Andrew Johnson
A message that translate as "Long live Nero" is among the ancient graffiti found at what archeological site
Pompeii
Which singer released the hit song "What's Love Got to Do with It" in the 80s?
Tina Turner
How many phases of the Moon are there?
Eight -- These eight phases are, in order, new Moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full Moon, waning gibbous, third quarter and waning crescent.
What mythological creature guarded the goddess Hera's golden apples in the garden of Hesperides, and represents the Draco constellation?
A Dragon
What US president of the 1920s, a vice president who rose in position when his president died of a heart attack, was known to not talk at parties, and was given the nickname “Silent?”
Calvin Coolidge
What is the name of the theater where many of Shakespeare's plays were brought to life?
The Globe Theatre, located in London