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Festivus
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This movie is the highest grossing movie of all time.
As of 2024, Avatar (2009), directed by James Cameron, holds the title for the highest-grossing film of all time at the global box office. It has earned over $2.92 billion worldwide, thanks to multiple re-releases that helped it regain the top spot from Avengers: Endgame (2019).
Here's a quick breakdown:
Avatar (2009): $2.92 billion
Avengers: Endgame (2019): $2.80 billion
Both movies have gone back and forth for the title due to re-releases, but Avatar currently leads!
100
The only fruit that has its seeds on the outside instead of inside
Strawberry
100
You traditionally would be served haggis, a savory dish made from sheep’s organs, oatmeal, and spices in this country
What is Scotland
100
the first computer virus, created in 1986, that spread via floppy disks
What is The Brain Virus?
100
You will find the cities of Slapout, Bowlegs, and Frogville here.
What is Oklahoma? (where the wind comes sweeping across the plains)
Slapout – supposedly because the general store was always "slap out" of something
Bowlegs - Named after a Seminole chief, but it definitely brings some interesting imagery to mind
Frogville - A name that makes you wonder how many frogs used to (or still do) hop around the area!
100
The character on Seinfeld who created Festivus as a way to celebrate a holiday "for the rest of us"
Who is Frank Costanza?
200
This is the longest running television show of all time.
The longest-running TV show of all time is "Meet the Press," an American news program that first aired on November 6, 1947. As of 2024, it has been on the air for over 75 years. It holds the record for the longest continuous run of any television show, focusing on political discussions and interviews with newsmakers.
If you're asking about non-news shows, the longest-running scripted TV show is "The Simpsons", which started in 1989 and is still airing. It has over 750 episodes and counting, making it the longest-running scripted primetime TV show in U.S. history.
200
In this country can you find a tradition where people throw cinnamon on singles who turn 25 years old
200
An Italian dish whose name translates to "little ears" due to its small, ear-like shape
What is Orecchiette (a type of pasta)?
200
The term used to describe the hypothetical future point at which artificial intelligence surpasses human intelligence
What is the Singularity?
The technological use of singularity took its name from physics. The term first came into popular use in Albert Einstein's 1915 Theory of General Relativity. In the theory, a singularity describes the center of a black hole, a point of infinite density and gravity within which no object inside can ever escape, not even light. The current knowledge of physics breaks down at the singularity and can't describe reality inside of it.
When singularity is used to describe the future, the focus is on a level of extreme unknown and irreversibility. The term is used describe the hypothetical point at which technology -- in particular artificial intelligence (AI) powered by machine learning algorithms -- reaches a superhuman level of intelligence and capability.
200
About 85% of the world's rose oil, which is used in perfumes, is produced here.
Bulgaria produces about 85% of the world's rose oil, which is used in perfumes. The annual Rose Festival in the Valley of Roses is a big celebration, and there's even a contest for "Queen of Roses!"
200
The incident that lead to the creation of Festivus
What is Frank fought over a doll with another man during a Christmas shopping frenzy, leading to his disillusionment with traditional holidays?
300
No character has appeared in every Star Wars movie but this actor has.
So R2 and C-3PO’s movie counts are both 9/10 so far. Not too bad. The only one missing is "Solo". But Anthony Daniels (the actor who portrays C-3PO) did have a cameo in the film as this scruffy-looking fellow named Tak:
300
A bird that can mimic the sound of chainsaws, camera shutters, and even car alarms
What is the Lyrebird?
300
In Japan, this delicacy involves eating a poisonous pufferfish, which can be deadly if not prepared correctly
What is Fugu?
300
In Star Wars, Han Solo brags that the Millennium Falcon made the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs, but this makes that an incorrect statement
A parsec is a unit of distance, not time
300
The Birthplace of Buddha
Nepal is home to Lumbini, the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama, better known as Buddha. Many people mistake it for being in India, but it’s actually a proud Nepali landmark.
300
The reason aluminum is the preferred material for the Festivus pole
What is a high strength-to-weight ratio?
Frank Costanza says that aluminum is the preferred material for the Festivus pole because of its high strength-to-weight ratio
400
The Klingon homeworld is called this.
Answer: Qo'noS (pronounced "Kronos")
400
The measurement of speed of a computer mouse.
What is a "mickey"?
There are varying measurements depending on the equipment used, but generally a mickey is considered either 1/200 of an inch or 0.1 millimeters.
400
This food item was first used as currency by the ancient Aztecs, who valued it so highly they called it "the food of the gods"
What is Cocoa beans (used to make chocolate)?
400
A programming language, developed in 1991 and named after a popular British comedy group
What is Python (named after Monty Python)?
400
This country has the largest Film Industry in Africa
Nigeria’s film industry, known as Nollywood, produces over 2,500 films annually, making it the second-largest film industry in the world after Bollywood. Nollywood is known for its rapid production pace and quirky, creative storylines.
400
The number of Festivus miracles
What is two?
Kramer actually causes the occurrence of two "miracles" by inviting a couple of off-track betting bookies to dinner with Elaine (men whom Elaine wished to avoid), and by causing Jerry's girlfriend Gwen to believe that Jerry was cheating on her.
500
The Office's Michael Scott wrote, directed, and starred in what film.
What is "Threat Level Midnight"
500
The number of states our team has remote workers in.
What is 8?
Florida, North Carolina, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Oregon, and California
500
A fruit known as "the stinking rose" due to its pungent smell and is often feared by hotel guests in Southeast Asia
What is Durian?
500
This law, named after an Intel co-founder, states that the number of transistors on a microchip doubles roughly every two years
What is Moore's Law?
500
Often referred to as the "Land of Saints and Scholars"
Ireland is often referred to as the "Land of Saints and Scholars," and with over 1,400 churches in Dublin alone, it's easy to see why. However, it’s also known for its abundance of pubs, leading to a humorous blend of both saints and sinners!
500
The number of people at the Festivus Dinner table
What is 9?
