Motor Sports
Apple(s)
New Year's Eve
Ryan's Own Category... ALL Worth 500 Points
Of All Things, That's What You Were Convicted For...?!?!
Flag Carriers
100

This famous New York City location is known for its annual ball drop at midnight on New Year’s Eve.

Times Square

100

Exactly 13 years after being acquitted for murder charges, I was convicted on Robbery, Kidnapping, and Assault with a Deadly Weapon charges

OJ Simpson

100

Home to the world’s three largest airlines by fleet size, this country is unusual in that it has no officially designated flag carrier, though several of its airlines are considered de facto flag carriers.

The United States
200

Who won the 2007 Daytona 500 after starting the final lap in 5th place?

Kevin Harvick

200

Apples, strawberries, and Cherries all belong to this botanical family known for producing both edible fruits.

I will also accept the shortened name.

Rosaceae (Rose)

200

Since 2000, this celebrity has become the most frequent host of the Times Square New Year’s Eve celebration.

Ryan Seacrest

200

What Building that is a Religious Place of Worship do I consider to be the Most Beautiful Building in the World.

500 Points for the Building... or

100 Points for the Country it is in

St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow, Russia

200

Casey Anthony was acquitted on...

- One count of first-degree murder

- One count of aggravated manslaughter of a child

- One count of child abuse

... but what was she found guilty of?

Four counts of providing false information to law enforcement

200

Which country’s flag carrier, EL AL, is regarded as the most secure airline in the world thanks to armed sky marshals, passenger profiling, reinforced cockpit doors, and even anti-missile defense systems on its planes?  

Israel

300

In 2008, Danica Patrick became the first woman to win an Indy Car Race, in what country did she win her race at?

Hint; It was peak floral season

Indy Japan 300

(Hint was referencing Cherry Blossom Season)

300

When metabolized, the amygdalin found in apple seeds can be used to produce what poison?

Cyanide

300

What was the highlight of my year?

Disneyland with Meghan and Erin

300

Despite being one of America’s most infamous gangsters, suspected of bootlegging and multiple murders, he was ultimately convicted of tax evasion.

Al Capone

300

What Middle-Eastern Country is the only country in the world to have two flag carrying airlines?

United Arab Emirates

Emirates and Etihad Airways

400

Known for its torchlight processions Hogmanay is a famous New Year’s celebration in this country. 

400 Points for the Country

200 Bonus Points for naming the city where the biggest festivities are held

Edinburgh, Scotland

400

Acquitted in the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin and later arrested for stalking and assault, this Florida man’s only actual convictions have been for traffic violations.

George Zimmerman

400

Which EU flag carrier operates direct flights from its capital city to Edinburgh, including a daily Airbus A321neo service that offers passengers the option to book a lie-flat seat?

Aer Lingus

500

On the 2025 Formula 1 Calendar, there are Eight Street Circuits. Half of those take place in countries where they only have two colors on their flag

Hint; One takes place in Europe, None take place in South America and Africa.

Singapore, Monaco, Saudi Arabia, and Canada

500

Indicted on murder charges after a 2000 nightclub fight that left two men dead, this NFL Hall of Famer was only convicted of obstruction of justice. 

He then went on to become the Super Bowl MVP in 2001

Ray Lewis

500

In March 2020, the world’s longest nonstop commercial flight was flown nearly 9,800 miles to Paris, after U.S. restrictions prevented its usual refueling stop in Los Angeles. From which island did this record-setting journey begin?

Tahiti — Air Tahiti Nui, Papeete (PPT) → Paris (CDG)

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