Physics
The variable J stands for what physics concept?
Impulse (Jimpulse)
How much does the average American currently spend on gifts and holiday items?
Nearly $1000
Who is the most followed person on Instagram?
Cristiano Ronaldo, who has 500 million followers.
The gutters of fictional Derry, Maine take up most of the 1,136 pages of what pronoun-titled 1987 Stephen King novel?
It
Pandion haliaetus is the scientific name of which bird of prey that’s the only living member of its species, mostly eats fish, and stands out for being found everywhere in the world except Antarctica? (Hint: Another name is the “sea hawk”)
Osprey
Where does sound travel faster; water or air?
Water
What country has a tradition of eating KFC on Christmas day?
Japan
What movie is this line from: "You're going to need a bigger boat."?
Jaws
What dark-colored ursine animal is used as the mascot for athletic teams at the University of Maine?
Black Bear
What 9-letter P-word is an adjective that describes birds whose feet can be used to perch on a branch, such as sparrows and crows?
Passerine
The word "force" comes from the Latin word "fortis" meaning:
Strong
Many cultures have a tradition of hanging this food-shaped ornament on the Christmas tree. What is the item?
Christmas Pickle.
Greta Gerwig's Barbie and Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer both opened in theaters on July 21, 2023. What was the name of the meme that emerged in the weeks leading up to their release?
Barbenheimer
What beach, located in its namesake “O” Maine town, means “beautiful place by the sea” the Abenaki language, and is a major tourist attraction?
Ogunquit Beach
What bird, species Grus americana, is the tallest bird in North America, sometimes towering a full foot over its relative the Sandhill Crane?
Whooping Crane
What is the Law of Conservation of Energy?
The energy of the Universe is constant; it can neither be created or destroyed but only transferred and transformed.
How many pieces of holiday mail and packages will the U.S. Postal Service deliver each day this year between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day?
70 million a day!
What show had a huge scandal in 2023 that was dubbed "Scandoval"? Who was involved?
Vanderpump Rules. Cast members: Ariana Madix, Raquel Leviss, and Tom Sandoval.
The ski resort in Newry, Maine, with the second largest drop in the state, is named after which day of the week?
Sunday River Resort
As with other birds, an owl’s feathers are nourished as they grow by a blood supply to the feather sheaths. What term is used to describe feathers that are still developing inside the sheaths?
Pin feathers
What is the highest ever recorded surface wind speed?
231 mph. Over Mt Washington, New Hampshire on April 12, 1934.
Can you name three towns in the South with holiday-inspired names?
1) Christmas, Florida
2) Santa Claus, Georgia
3) Mistletoe, Kentucky
Who holds the record for winning the most Oscars?
Walt Disney, who won 22 Oscars.
A natural rock inlet in Bar Harbor, ME, where waves loudly hit the rocks during high tide, is ______ .
Thunder Hole
What “c” genus of large flightless bird, the largest species of which is only smaller than the ostrich and the emu, that is found in the tropical forests of Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Australia? These birds are considered dangerous due to being able to kick powerfully with their sharp claws.
Cassowary