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325
Which came first?
Basketball OR Baseball
Baseball
325
The best-selling album of all time was released in 1982. Who recorded it?
A. Madonna B. Whitney Houston C. Billy Joel D. Michael Jackson
D. Michael Jackson
Estimates vary greatly, but, conservatively, 66 million copies of Michael Jackson’s Thriller have been sold globally since its 1982 release, the most of any record. The wildly successful album catapulted Jackson to worldwide stardom, reportedly helping him earn $134 million in the following two years and win a record-setting eight Grammy Awards in one night.
325
History’s worst nuclear accident, the 1986 Chernobyl meltdown, occurred in the Soviet Union where what country is now?
A. Poland B. Russia C. Belarus D. Ukraine
D. Ukraine
325
In 1982 Great Britain fought an undeclared war with what nation to maintain control of the Falkland Islands?
A. The Soviet Union B. Argentina C. Libya D. South Africa
B. Argentina
The Falkland Islands lay just 300 miles from Argentina but have been under the control of Great Britain (8,000 miles away) since 1833. In 1982 the Argentine president tried to retake the islands by force. The ensuing 74-day conflict cost more than 900 lives. Great Britain still maintains control of the Falklands.
325
Which came first?
White wedding dress OR Tuxedo
White wedding dress
325
What is the largest island nation in the world by area? (Australia doesn't count, sorry)
A. New Zealand B. Indonesia C. Madagascar D. Japan
B. Indonesia
325
What is the most populous country in Africa?
A. Nigeria B. Ethiopia C. Egypt D. Algeria
A. Nigeria
400
Which came first?
Earliest versions of chess OR Earliest versions of checkers
Earliest versions of checkers
400
The music video for which aptly titled ’80’s hit was the first to be played on MTV?
A. “Let’s Dance” by David Bowie B. “I Love Rock ’n’ Roll” by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts C. “Video Killed the Radio Star” by the Buggles D. “It’s the End of the World as We Know It (and I Feel Fine)” by R.E.M.
C. “Video Killed the Radio Star” by the Buggles
Although it topped the charts elsewhere, British new wave band the Buggles reached only number 40 in the U.S with their 1979 song “Video Killed the Radio Star.” Two years later, just after midnight on August 1, 1981, MTV used the song to symbolically launch its television network dedicated to music videos.
400
Capturing American curiosity in the early ’80s, which of these toys was originally patented in communist Hungary in 1975?
A. Simon B. G.I. Joe C. Rubik’s Cube D. Teddy Ruxpin
C. Rubik’s Cube
400
In November 1983 a shortage of which much sought-after toy led to near-riots in toy stores?
A. Cabbage Patch Kids B. Mr. Potato Head C. Beanie Babies DTickle Me Elmo
A. Cabbage Patch Kids
Not expecting Cabbage Patch dolls to be such a hit, toy manufacturer Coleco’s 1983 supply could not keep up with demand. Toy store owners rationed their dolls, at least one even fended off desperate parents with a baseball bat. By August 1986 Coleco had made $1.2 billion in revenue off Cabbage Patch dolls and accessories.
400
From which language to we get the word "Shampoo?"
A. Arabic B. Hindi C. Japanese
B. Hindi
While the word itself owes its origins to the Sanskrit language, shampoo entered the English lexicon when the British colonised Southern India. It means to "press, knead, or massage." Beginning as a term for a head massage in the 1700s, the term gradually developed into the meaning we have today.
400
Before winning the Catalunya GP last weekend, how long had Lewis Hamilton gone without winning an F1 race?
A. 6 Months B. 4 years C. Just under 2 years
C. Just under 2 years
400
Which of these countries is landlocked?
A. Mongolia B. Malta C. Bulgaria D. Bangladesh
A. Mongolia
425
Which of these famous musical acts did not participate in the 1985 fundraising song “We Are the World”?
A. Prince B. Cyndi Lauper C. Bob Dylan D. Lionel Ritchie
A. Prince
425
In what year did ABBA win Eurovision?
A. 1974 B. 1982 C. 1978
A. 1974
425
In Ireland how many seats does a party need to win to be able to form a government?
A. 88 B. 71 C. 53
A. 88
425
Who painted this?
A. Claude Monet B. Josgua Reynolds C. J. M. W. Turner
A. Claude Monet
425
From which language do we get the word Patio?
A. Portuguese B. Italian C. Spanish
C. Spanish
Patio comes from the Spanish term for an "an inner court open to the sky." It first began to be used commonly in English from the 19th century onwards.
425
Which came first?
King Kong OR Godzilla
King Kong
425
Who played the role of Abraham Lincoln in the 2012 biopic about the former US President?
A. Christian Bale B. Daniel Day-Lewis C. Joaquin Phoenix
B. Daniel Day-Lewis
475
Finish the name of this American sitcom, Everybody Loves...
A. Raymond B. Seinfeld C. Fraiser
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A. Raymond 
475
What is the name of the Spice Girl's debut single?
A. Spice Up Your Life B. Wannabe C. Spice
B. Wannabe
475
How many official time zones are there in China?
A. 1 B. 5 C. 3
A. 1
475
Which of these scientists/inventors was born most recently?
A. Isaac Newton B. Nikola Tesla C. Marie Curie
C. Marie Curie
475
From which language do we get the word "Yacht?"
A. Dutch B. Swedish C. German 
A. Dutch
475
Which of these cars featured in early Fast and Furious films?
A. Nissan Skyline B. Mazda 626 C. Toyota Avensis D. Subaru Justy
A. Nissan Skyline
475
What company’s tanker spilled 11 million gallons of crude oil across Alaskan waters in 1989?
A. Chevron B. Exxon C. BP D. Shell
B. Exxon
The Exxon Valdez oil spill polluted more than 1,300 miles of Alaskan shore. Exxon (today ExxonMobil) paid some $2.1 billion in cleanup funds. However, studies done in 2018 show that there are still patches of Exxon Valdez oil lingering under the surface of the beaches in Prince William Sound, Alaska.
500
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States during what historical event?
A. swearing in the first female U.S. Supreme Court justice B. Launching of the Hubble Telescope C. The Three Mile Island nuclear meltdown D. The fall of the Berlin Wall
A. swearing in the first female U.S. Supreme Court justice
500
Which actor starred as iconic musician Ray Charles in 2004 biopic "Ray?"
A. Jamie Foxx B. Eddie Murphy C. Sterling K. Brown
A. Jamie Foxx
500
Responding to a question from an elementary-school student, Nancy Reagan came up with which of these slogans?
A. “Just say no” B. “Take a bite out of crime” C. “Friends don’t let friends drive drunk” D. “A mind is a terrible thing to waste”
A. “Just say no”
Nancy Reagan was asked by a schoolgirl what she should say if she were offered drugs. Reagan’s response, “Just say no,” became a mantra the first lady employed for years to combat drug use in America. Critics deride the “Just say no” campaign as an oversimplified response to a complex issue.
500
In an early use of product placement, Elliot, the young hero of E.T., uses a trail of what candy to lure an alien out of hiding?
A. Skittles B. Hershey’s Kisses C. Reese’s Pieces D. M&M’s
C. Reese’s Pieces
E.T.’s screenplay originally called for M&M’s, but candy producer Mars would not sign off without seeing the script first. Director Steven Spielberg wanted many aspects of the movie to remain a secret and refused to share the script, instead opting to go with the recently launched Reese’s Pieces. The rival candy’s sales spiked 65 percent after appearing in the hit film.
500
From which language do we get the word "Robot?"
A. Greek B. Czech C. German
B. Czech
500
A. Paul McGrath B. Packie Bonner C. Mick McCarty
C. Mick McCarty
500
What is the capital of Slovakia?
A. Ljubljana B. Bratislava C. Budapest
B. Bratislava