What is the base ingredient of gummy bears?
Gelatin
Freddie Mercury is from this band
Queen
The year that in Roman numerals is MCMXC
1990
En garde! It's the traditional color of a fencer's uniform
White!
This Canadian city is the country’s capital.
Ottawa
The “Harry Potter” series was written by this author.
Who is J.K. Rowling?
True or false: Adding oil to boiling water will prevent pasta from sticking
False
In what year was Elvis Presley’s album ‘Pot Luck’ released?
1962
In astronomy a darkened circle indicates the moon is in this phase
New Moon
What ball is used in table tennis?
Tennis
This city is the capital of France.
Paris
He is known for his horror novels, including “Carrie” and “The Shining.”
Who is Stephen King?
What makes broth different than stock?
Broth is made with meat while stock is made with bones
Which song gave Elvis Presley his first US No.1 of the 60's?
Stuck on You
The international traffic sign for "Yield" is in this shape
triangle
What kind of sport is connected with the term “ring”?
Boxing
Known as the “Eternal City,” it’s the capital of Italy.
Rome
“To be or not to be” is a famous line from this Shakespeare play.
What is “Hamlet”?
Which country gets credit for developing French fries?
Belgium
Famous Album Abbey Road was recorded by the
Beatles
What game is called the “sport of kings” ?
Chess
How many countries are there in the United Kingdom?
4
Not signifying someone smart with Lincolns, but rather a sewer-dweller, what is the name of the dancing clown in Stephen King's famed horror novel "It?"
Pennywise
True or false: Storing tomatoes upside down will make them last longer
True!!
Who was the singer that made the twist popular?
Chubby Checker
From the Greek for a "small star", it's a small, starlike symbol used in writing & printing
an asterisk *
What is the maximum number of players on the field at the same time in a football team?
11
Canberra is the capital of this country.
Australia
In the classic 1957 children's book, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," what is the name of the town the Grinch steals holiday presents and decorations from?
Whoville
The top United States food consumption days are Christmas, Thanksgiving, and what day?
Super Bowl Sunday
What was the British invasion (during the 60s) ?
Musical movement of British rock-and-roll (“beat”) to the United States
Deep-sea divers know that this dangerous condition is also called decompression sickness
The bends
What country does the Rhine River run through?
Germany
Roald Dahl a famous British author wrote the classic 1964 children's novel
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Hennessy and Remy Martin are based in what French town
Cognac
Famous Song called Stairways to Heaven was recorded by this band
Led Zeppelin
In physics the speed of light is symbolized by this small letter
c
Which athlete won the largest number of gold medals at the Olympic Games
a. Michael Phelps
b. Usain Bolt
c. Maria Sharapova
d. Yusuf Bolt
a. Michael Phelps
Capital of Ireland
Dublin
Named after a London railway station, what fictional literary bear was originally a stowaway from "Darkest Peru?"
Paddington Bear
What's the most stolen grocery item?
Cheese
Which song gave The Beatles their first US No.1 hit?
I Want to Hand Your Hand
What distance do marathon participants run?
42.195 km
What is the largest desert in the world? (driest place)
It’s not the Sahara, but actually Antarctica!
Jack, Simon, Piggy, and Roger are four of the young characters that make up the cast in what 1954 novel?
Lord of the Flies
Prepared since the imperial era, what Chinese dish is served with a a meat characterized by thin, crisp skin often eaten with spring onion, cucumber, hoisin sauce and pancakes?
Peking duck
Who scored the 1961 US No.1 hit "Big Bad John"?
Jimmy Dean
This racket game was named for the Duke of Beaufort's estate, where it supposedly originated
Badminton
What country has pyramids older than Egypt?
Sudan
Where does the Wizard live in The Wizard of Oz?
The Emerald City