Music
In 2014, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album for The Heist. What rapper was snubbed for this award?
Kendrick Lamar (Good Kid M.A.A.D. City)
This U.S. president was the first to be impeached by the House of Representatives but was acquitted by the Senate. What was his name?
Andrew Johnson
In 1960 Brazil moved their capital from Rio de Janeiro to what master-planned city?
Brasilia
Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, stole nearly $17 million from Ohtani's bank account to fund his gambling addiction. What team did Ohtani play for when this happened?
Angels
The first film to cross the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office was "Titanic" (1997), directed by James Cameron. What film surpassed this record in 2009?
Avatar
Willie Nelson was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1993. How old is Willie Nelson?
91
Helen Keller is described to have been blind, deaf and mute. Which US President was in office when she died?
Lyndon B. Johnson (1968)
This country spans 11 time zones, 17.1 million square kilometers (6.6 million square miles), and boasts more than 100 languages spoken by its citizens. What is this country?
Russia
After leaving the NFL Antonio Brown has since had to pay millions of dollars in a lawsuit resulting in him declaring bankruptcy. What four teams was he apart of?
Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Raiders
During the 94th Academy Awards on March 27, 2022, actor Will Smith walked onstage and slapped comedian Chris Rock across the face during Rock's presentation for Best Documentary Feature. Later that night Will Smith would win the award "Best Actor" for his performance in what movie?
King Richard
Young Thug was recently released with parole after pleading guilty to a few minor offenses. What was he charged with at the time of his indictment?
Conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO)
JFK was the youngest person to be elected President of the United States at just 43 years of age. What famous pop-culture icon was he reportedly having an affair with while in office?
Marilyn Monroe
This place is one of the saltiest bodies of water in the world, with a salt concentration of around 30%. It is bordered by Jordan to the east and Israel to the west and is considered the lowest point on Earth's surface?
Dead Sea
Katie Ledecky won her first olympic gold medal in 800m freestyle as a 15-year-old. How many olympic games has she participated in?
4
The most infamous Oscar mix-up happened during the 2017 Academy Awards when "La La Land" was mistakenly announced as the winner of Best Picture instead of what movie?
Moonlight
K-Pop is considered one of the biggest music genres in the world today. What song was the major catalyst that broke K-Pop music into more mainstream western audiences?
Gangam Style (Psy)
The Battle of the Alamo was a pivotal event and military engagement in the Texas Revolution from Mexico. Which city can the ruins of the Alamo be found today?
San Antonio
This country's coastline borders three oceans: the Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic Oceans. It stretches over 202,080 kilometers (125,187 miles). That’s longer than the next 10 countries combined. What is this country?
Canada
The NCAA authorized college athletes to engage in name, image, and likeness (NIL) activities on July 1, 2021. What athlete currently has the highest NIL valuation?
Shedeur Sanders ($6.2 Million)
The Fast and Furious film series began in 2001, the final movie of the main saga is expected to be released in 2026. How many films have been produced since its inception?
12 (including one spin-off)
Sexyy Red has exploded in popularity with the release of Pound Town and Pound Town 2. Which city was she born in?
St. Louis
In 1867, the United States purchased Alaska for $7.2 million, which worked out to about 2 cents per acre. Which country did the United States buy Alaska from?
Russia
This island archipelago country has over 800 different languages spoken. This makes up about 12% of the world’s total languages! What country is this?
Papau New Guinea
In 1997, Mike Tyson became infamous for biting off part of the ear of his opponent during a boxing match. What is the name of the opponent he bit?
Evander Holyfield
Darth Vader's heavy breathing is one of the most recognizable sounds in film. The sound was created by using the sound of a breathing apparatus used by a scuba diver combined with the sound of someone exhaling through a microphone. Who voiced Darth Vader?
James Earl Jones