Russia
What was the name of the first manmade satellite that was launched into space in 1957?
Sputnik
What process refers to soaking a turkey in a saltwater solution before cooking it?
Brining
Starring Michael Keaton as titular business mogul Ray Kroc, the 2016 film "The Founder" portrays the origin story of what golden-arches fast-food chain?
McDonald's
What did the letters of the former communist country U.S.S.R. stand for?
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
According to a 2021 survey by The Vacationer, what are the three most-disliked Thanksgiving foods?
Cranberry sauce followed by turkey and green bean casserole
What 2018 Star Wars film focuses on the early adventures of Chewbacca and the character who was portrayed by Harrison Ford in "A New Hope," "The Empire Strikes Back," and "Return of the Jedi?"
Solo
Nicholas II, the last Tsar of Russia was said to have been close friends with a mystical faith healer known by what name?
Grigori Rasputin
What do Marilyn Monroe, Meryl Streep, Matt Damon and Taylor Swift all have in common?
They are all descendents of passengers or crew on the Mayflower.
In the movie “Castaway,” what specific type of sports ball is Wilson who serves as the companion of Tom Hanks’ character Chuck Noland?
With over 35 million units sold since June 1, 1989, what puzzle game is the best-selling Game Boy video game of all-time and was the first video game played in space by Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr A. Serebrov in 1993?
Tetris
According to Guinness World Records, how much does the world's largest pumpkin pie weigh?
Made in 2010, the record-breaking pie weighed 3,699 lbs.
In which 1989 movie does English teacher John Keating, played by Robin Williams, urge his students to “seize the day?”
Dead Poets Society
How far/close is Russia from the USA
around 53 miles
Which two NFL teams have played a game on Thanksgiving Day since 1966?
Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys
In the movie Big, a suddenly-adult Josh Baskin plays a giant piano with his boss at what legendary New York City toy store?
F.A.O. Schwarz