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What is the capital of Mexico?
Mexico City
Who directed the film Psycho which was released in 1960?
Alfred Hitchcock
In The Wizard of Oz, what does Dorothy need to follow?
The yellow brick road
What do you call a volcano that is not currently erupting?
Who will be playing in the FIFA World Cup Final?
Spain and Argentina
What is the only state with the same name as a country?
Georgia
Who was the lead singer of the band The Supremes during the 1960s?
Dianna Ross
What popular dance craze, known for its hip movements, was popularized by Chubby Checker in 1960?
The Twist
What element is most commonly used to create nuclear energy?
Uranium
Who is the most decorated gymnast of all time, with 37 world and Olympic medals to her name?
Simone Biles
What is the name of the smallest country in the world?
The Vatican City
Who gave financial backing to Christopher Columbus to explore the New World?
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain
In The Great Gatsby, what is the color of the light at the end of Daisy's dock?
Green
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
What sport is played at Wimbledon?
Tennis
What is the driest continent on Earth?
Antarctica
Who does the 19th Amendment guarantee the right to vote?
Women
What ancient figure is often considered the founder of Western philosophy?
Socrates
What are the three layers of the Earth?
Crust, mantle, core
Which sport involves racing on a track with a baton?
Relay Racing
What state is the geographic center of North America
North Dakota
Who won an Academy Award for a lead role in the movie Roman Holiday?
Audrey Hepburn
In Romeo and Juliet, what city is the play set in?
Verona
How many elements are on the periodic table?
118
Which winter sport features the "Axel" jump?
Figure Skating