History
Who invented a waterproof boot that he began selling to his fellow Maine hunters in 1912
L. L. Bean
Of the U.S. states that border Mexico which state shares the shortest border
California
What ingredient provides the pearls in bubble tea
Tapioca
In 1972 who became the first female player to win $100,000 in a year
Billie Jean King
During what war was the novel "For Whom the Bells Tolled" set
The Spanish Civil War
Which amendment to the Constitution gives you freedom of speech
The first
What New Yorker lives in Gracie Mansion
The Mayor of New York
Baklava is usually made using what kind of paper thin dough
Phyllo
Except during World War II what football team has hosted a NFL game every Thanksgiving since 1934
The Detroit Lions
What is the home state of novelist Carl Hiaasen
Florida
What is the only name ever used by four British kings in a row
George
What famous street follows the line of a twelve-foot stockade begun in 1653 by Peter Stuyvesant
Wall Street
What brand of cereal is pitched by Snap, Crackle and Pop
Rice Krispies
Who was the NBA's first black coach
hint: B. R.
Bill Russell
In what language was Anne Frank's Diary written
Dutch
What nation switched sides in World War II on September 8, 1943
Italy
In what city did Rosa Parks refuse to move to the back of the bus
Montgomery, Alabama
What dessert consists of beaten egg whites, sugar and cream of tartar
Meringue
What sporting event was won by the same team for the first twenty-five times it was held from 1851-1983
hint: Newport, Rhode Island
The America's Cup
What Spanish painter painted Guernica, a protest against war.
hint: modern
Picasso
The 1901 Oldsmobile came with the first what ?
hint: common dashboard item
speedometer
The Bitterroot Range of the Rockies is located on the border between what two states
Idaho and Montana
The 'am' in 'Spam' is obviously for 'ham'. What is the 'sp' for
Spiced
What singer's real name is Cherilyn Skesian
Cher
What is the name of the group of people in Greek tragedies who add commentary in unison
The chorus