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100
It's the only land mammal that can't jump. (The inside of the Snapple cap actuallysays "the only mammal", but do sea mammals actually jump?)
What is an elephant?
100
Tim Howard of Team USA set a record for most blocked shots in a game in which major 2014 sports event?
The World Cup of Football. (Soccer)
100
December 13, 2014 was 12/13/14. Using the same format and ignoring leading zeroes, when will be the next date whose abbreviation will be consecutive numbers?
January 2, 3003 or 1/2/3. A very long way away.
100
Can we talk about this famous comedienne who died tragically in 2014?
Joan Rivers
100
I'll never forget the name of the actress who sings the song, "Let it Go," although John Travolta did forget it at the 2014 Academy Awards, when he called her "Adele Dazeem."
Who is Idina Menzel? According to the Slate Magazine "Travoltify Your Name" generator, Barack Obama would be "Brandan Orteez."
200
Chewing gum while peeling an onion will prevent you from doing this. Now they tell me?
What is crying?
200
This pitching star of the 2014 World Series still lives in his hometown of Hickory, North Carolina and grew up in a log cabin.
Madison Bumgarner
200
Hummel makes them. (Please answer in the form of a question)
What are figurines? Alex Trebec would be so proud.
200
Janet Yellin, an American Jew, became the first woman ever to be appointed to the chairwomanship of this central banking system. (Please answer in the form of a question, because this quiz is still like Jeopardy sometimes.)
What is the Federal Reserve?
200
Uh, does anyone remember what happened to Elsa and Anna's parents? They were here just a minute ago.
Apparently, they died in a shipwreck.
300
Ironically, this is Buzz Aldrin's mother's maiden name.
What is "Moon?" No, not "Armstrong", "Second" or "Giantleapformankind," which also would have been ironic.
300
Madison Bumgarner played for this minor league baseball team in Augusta, Georgia, named after this prize given to the winner of the Masters Golf Tournament, held every year in Augusta.
What is the Augusta Greenjackets?
300
Again, using the format MMDDYY, and ignoring leading zeroes, when will be the next palindromic date on the calendar? (the same numbers forwards and backwards.)
May 1, 2015 or 5/1/15.
300
This author, actress, and director assured us that she's "Not That Kind of Girl," but she's definitely one of the "Girls."
Lena Dunham
300
Just so our non-Jewish friends don't feel left out, do you remember the name of the author whose fairy tale the movie is based on?
Hans Christian Anderson
400
It's the only vegetable that is also a flower. Hint: It's green and could be used as a little tree for school projects. Put it on the slope of your baking soda and vinegar volcano.
What is broccoli?
400
Jonathan Paul Manziel also known by his nickname "Johnny Football", is an American football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. The nickname is a registered trademark. He was given this handle by the fans at his alma mater. Name this college.
Texas A&M. Did you know??? Some other synonyms for nickname include: epithet, moniker, sobriquet, and appellation.
400
What "treat" (actually I can't stand them) was named after a town in Massachusetts, not a very famous scientist?
Fig Newton.
400
She was "Her" in 2013 and "Lucy" in 2014.
Scarlett Johansson. Yep, born in New York City, her mother is Jewish and her father is Danish. So, if you bring her as a guest to a coffee get-together you don't have to provide a nosh.
400
Although, the kingdom of Arendelle is fictional, the culture depicted in the movie recalls that of a real country whose current capital city is named _______. What would a trivia quiz be without a geography question?
Oslo, Norway
500
Candles will burn longer and drip less if they are placed here a few hours before using. Now they tell me?
What is the freezer?
500
According to ESPN Fantasy Football, this running back is the most valuable starter in that position for the New England Patriots. Take it away, Jason!!!
Who is LeGarrette Blount? (His real name, not invented by Key and Peele.) Did you know??? "Handcuff" is the running back whose value would most increase should something happen to the starter. "Stealth" is the running back most likely to work his way into starter or handcuff situation, or is currently injured but otherwise would be the starter or primary handcuff.
500
Dictionary.com defines it as "Something made up, invented, or fabricated." Again, please answer in the form of a question.
What is "a figment of the imagination?"
500
To the surprise of everyone in the universe including God himself, this country dedicated a memorial to its fallen Jewish war heroes in 2014.
What is Iran? Its current Jewish population is estimated to be between 20,000 and 30,000 people. There is even one Jew in the Iranian Parliament. So, "Happy Chanukah and Death to Israel!!"
500
My wife, Andrea's favorite character was Olaf the snowman. How many pieces of coal does young Elsa use to build the original Olaf?
Five. Two for the eyes and three for the buttons. Later in the film, his eyes are illustrated in typical cartoon animation while the buttons still look like coal. He even has eyebrows made out of-I don't know-maybe smoked herring? FINAL JEOPARDY: According to the Guinness Book of World Records, it's the most critically acclaimed TV show of all time.
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