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Which 80s cartoon theme song features the following lyrics:
"Tales of daring, do
Bad and good luck tales! oo woo oo
D - D - D - Danger! Watch behind you!
There's a stranger, out to find you!"
A) He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
B) Transformers
C) G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
D) DuckTales
Ducktales
Fun fact: The show was originally designed to be a 5-part miniseries, but it was later expanded into a full-fledged series.
Which serial killer was executed for the murders of 6 women in Florida?
A) Ted Bundy
B) John Wayne Gacy
C) David Berkowitz
D) Gary Ridgway
Answer: A) Ted Bundy
Fun fact: Ted Bundy was a charismatic and handsome individual who used his charm to lure victims to their deaths, and he was executed in Florida's electric chair in 1989.
Which lost city was buried under volcanic ash and pumice when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD?
A) Pompeii
B) Herculaneum
C) Angkor Wat
D) Machu Picchu
Answer: A) Pompeii
Fun fact: Pompeii was a thriving Roman city with a population of over 20,000 people before the devastating eruption.
In 1965, a UFO sighting took place in which town in Pennsylvania?
A) Kecksburg
B) Pittsburgh
C) Philadelphia
D) Harrisburg
Answer: A) Kecksburg
Fun fact: The Kecksburg UFO incident involved a strange object crashing in the woods near Kecksburg, Pennsylvania, which was witnessed by multiple people.
Which popular Italian dessert translates to "pick-me-up" or "lift me up" in English?
A) Tiramisu
B) Cannoli
C) Gelato
D) Panna cotta
Answer: A) Tiramisu
Fun fact: Tiramisu is made with ladyfingers, mascarpone cheese, and espresso.
Which millennial cartoon TV show featured the theme song lyric "Call me, beep me, if you wanna reach me"?
A) Kim Possible
B) The Powerpuff Girls
C) Ed, Edd n Eddy
D) Totally Spies!
Kim possible
Fun fact: The show's creators, Mark McCorkle and Bob Schooley, were inspired by their own high school experiences when creating the character of Kim Possible.
Which serial killer was known as the "BTK Killer"?
A) David Berkowitz
B) Dennis Rader
C) Ted Bundy
D) John Wayne Gacy
Answer: B) Dennis Rader
Fun fact: Dennis Rader, aka the "BTK Killer," was a church leader and married father of two, leading a double life as a serial killer.
Which lost city in Peru was built by the Incas in the 15th century?
A) Machu Picchu
B) Cusco
C) Lima
D) Nazca
Answer: A) Machu Picchu
Fun fact: Machu Picchu is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and is built on a mountain ridge over 7,000 feet above sea level.
In 2006, a UFO sighting took place at which airport in Illinois?
A) O'Hare International Airport
B) Midway International Airport
C) Chicago Executive Airport
D) Springfield Airport
Answer: A) O'Hare International Airport
Fun fact: On November 14, 2006, multiple United Airlines employees and passengers reported seeing a disc-shaped UFO hovering over O'Hare International Airport
Which popular American sandwich consists of corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing, grilled between slices of rye bread?
A) Reuben
B) Pastrami sandwich
C) Cubano sandwich
D) Grilled cheese
Answer: A) Reuben
Fun fact: The Reuben sandwich was invented in the 1920s by Arnold Reuben, a German-American restaurateur.
Which late 90's cartoon featured the iconic theme song lyric "I want to be the very best, like no one ever was"?
A) Digimon
B) Yu-Gi-Oh!
C) Sailor Moon
D) Pokémon
The first episode of Pokémon is "Pokémon - I Choose You!" Fun fact: The original Pokémon anime series was broadcast in Japan in 1997 and was later dubbed into English for international audiences.
Who was the serial killer behind the "Green River" murders?
A) Gary Ridgway
B) Ted Bundy
C) John Wayne Gacy
D) Dennis Rader
Answer: A) Gary Ridgway
Fun fact: Gary Ridgway, aka the "Green River Killer," was a serial killer who murdered at least 49 women in Washington state during the 1980s and 1990s, and he was eventually caught in 2001 after DNA evidence linked him to the crimes.
What is the name of the famous war that was fought over the city of Troy, as told in Homer's epic poem, the Iliad?
A) Trojan War
B) Greek War
C) Roman War
D) Persian War
A) Trojan War
Fun fact: The Trojan War is one of the most famous stories in Greek mythology and has been retold and reinterpreted countless times in art, literature, and film.
In 1990, a series of UFO sightings took place over which country in Europe?
A) Belgium
B) France
C) Germany
D) Italy
Answer: A) Belgium
Fun fact: The Belgium UFO Wave involved multiple sightings of a triangular-shaped UFO with bright lights, which were witnessed by thousands of people over several months.
Which classic cocktail, made with gin, lime juice, and ginger beer, is often served in a copper mug and garnished with a lime wheel?
A) Mojito
B) Dark 'N' Stormy
C) Moscow Mule
D) Gin Rickey
Answer: C) Moscow Mule
Fun fact: The Moscow Mule was invented in the 1940s by a bartender in Los Angeles, and its popularity was helped by the fact that it was served in a distinctive copper mug.
Which PBS show featured a theme song with the lyric "Walking down the street, and everybody that you meet, has an original point of view"?
A) Arthur
B) Clifford the Big Red Dog
C) Wild Kratts
D) Sesame Street
Fun fact: The show was based on a series of books by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen, and was designed to teach science and learning concepts to children in a fun and engaging way.
Which legendary figure, said to be a serial killer, was rumored to haunt the woods of Staten Island, New York, and was often blamed for the disappearances of children in the 1970s and 1980s?
A) The Son of Sam
B) The Zodiac Killer
C) Cropsey
D) The Night Stalker
Answer: C) Cropsey
Fun fact: The legend of Cropsey originated from a series of urban legends and folklore surrounding a mysterious figure said to haunt the woods of Staten Island, and the legend was later popularized in a 2009 documentary film.
Which lost city in Egypt was once the capital of the ancient Egyptian civilization also shares it's name
A) Alexandria
B) Cairo
C) Giza
D) Memphis
Answer: D) Memphis
Fun fact: Memphis was an important center of trade and commerce in ancient Egypt and was once home to the famous temple of Ptah.
Which of the following UFO shapes was reported by multiple Staten Island police officers in 1986, helping to popularize this shape in UFO sightings?
A) Disc-shaped
B) Triangular-shaped
C) Cigar-shaped
D) Spherical-shaped
Answer: B) Triangular-shaped
Fun fact: The 1986 NYPD sighting of a triangular-shaped UFO with red lights is often credited with helping to popularize the "black triangle" UFO phenomenon, which has since been reported in numerous sightings worldwide.
Which Italian dessert, originally from Sicily, became a popular American treat with variations like chocolate chips in its filling, notably in the Italian-American community of Staten Island, New York?
A) Tiramisu
B) Cannoli
C) Panna cotta
D) Gelato
Answer: B) Cannoli
Fun Fact: While cannoli have their roots in Sicily, Italian-American bakeries, particularly in areas like Staten Island, have popularized versions with sweetened ricotta cheese and chocolate chips, making it a beloved dessert in the U.S.