What cheese is traditionally used on a Reuben sandwich?
Swiss
What is a knee-length pleated wool garment which is traditionally worn by Scottish males?
Kilt
On the lighter side, which animated series about a futuristic family featured Rosie the Robot, and Astro, the family's pet dog?
The Jetsons
What London street is home to a famous theater and, in a children's song, to "the Muffin Man"?
Drury Lane
What American federal holiday occurs in October?
Columbus Day and/or Indigenous Peoples’ Day
What type of surface is curling played on?
Ice
A blanket or shawl made of colored squares sewn or crocheted together is called a what?
AFGHAN
In the book Frankenstein, what is the name of the scientist who creates the monster?
Dr. Victor Frankenstein
What is the capital of China?
Beijing
What are October’s birthstones?
Tourmaline and opal
What US road sign is typically shaped like a triangle?
Yield
Which of these fashionable women was a key fashion icon of the 1920's?
Coco Chanel Marilyn Monroe Jacqueline Kennedy
Coco Chanel
Rod Serling created what famous science fiction television show?
The Twilight Zone
What heats the water in a natural hot spring?
the Earth's geothermal energy/Magma
What is the bird of the month for October?
The owl
Gouda cheese originated in which country?
The Netherlands
This one-time headpiece covers a woman's chin, neck and hair, exposing only the face. What was it called?
wimple/Habit
Who wrote the epic sci-fi story “The War of the Worlds” that became a global phenomena?
HG Wells
Harrisburg is the capital of which US state?
Pennsylvania
What is the traditional German food served during Oktoberfest?
Bratwurst, Pretzels, Spätzle
What is steak tartare?
A dish made of finely chopped raw beef
What do you call this single 9ft. length of fabric traditionally worn by women?
Sari/saree
What 1968 sci-fi movie involves a voyage to Jupiter with a sentient computer?
2001: A Space Odyssey
What is the nickname for Rome, Italy?
Eternal City
October is one out of 7 months that share __ __?
31 days in a month
What common cooking ingredient gets its name from the French words meaning "sour wine"?
Vinegar
Where would espadrilles be worn?
feet
Who directed the movie “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial”?
Steven Spielberg
Which river forms part of the boundary between Mexico and the United States?
Rio Grande
What is the traditional flower for October?
Marigold and Cosmos
What does ABV stand for in the beer industry?
Alcohol By Volume
What is the oldest known fabric made from?
linen made from Flax fibers. Been around for 38,000 years
Who wrote the 1951 novel “The Day the Earth Stood Still”, which tells the story of an alien who comes to Earth with a message of peace?
Harry Bates
Where is the world's largest greenhouse?
Cornwall, England -- The Eden Project is home to more than one million plants.
In the world of sports, what series began on October 1st, 1903?
The World Series
What commonly used drug is also used as a natural pesticide?
Caffeine
What is the name of the knot or bow of ribbon worn pinned to a hat called?
cockade or rosette (A cockade is a knot or bow of ribbon worn pinned to a hat, originally for decorative purposes in the 18th century but later used to show affiliation with a political party or cause.)
In the book Fahrenheit 451, what is the job of the main character?
Fireman (1953 dystopian novel by American writer Ray Bradbury. It presents a future American society where books have been outlawed and "firemen" burn any that are found)
What US city is nicknamed the "Crossroads of the West"?
Salt Lake City
What is the name of the full moon that occurs in October?
the Hunter's Moon. It's named after the time of year when people would hunt and preserve meat for the winter
Mung bean sprouts
This style of shoe, known popularly as a clog, is called by what name in its native Netherlands?
Klomp or Klompen (Their name may be attributed to the sound they make when worn, which they still are daily in their European homeland)
Written in 1931, this dystopian novel by English author Aldous Huxley examines a futuristic society, called the World State, that revolves around science and efficiency. What is the title of the book?
Brave New World
Where is the world's oldest opera house located and opened in 1637?
Venice, Italy
On October 8, 1871, what historical event killed approximately 300 people, destroyed roughly 3.3 square miles of the city including over 17,000 structures?
The Great Chicago Fire
What is the more common name for an Apiarist?
Beekeeper
What is the origin of the word tuxedo?
comes from the name of Tuxedo Park, a resort in New York's Hudson Valley that became popular in the late 1800s
What 1956 film was inspired by Shakespeare's The Tempest?
Forbidden Planet
Where can you take part in the "Battle of the Oranges"?
Ivrea, Italy
What is the name of the astronomical event that occurs in October when the Earth passes through debris left by Halley’s Comet?
Orionid meteor shower