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100

This occurs when the moon comes between the sun and the Earth

What is solar eclipse 

100

Farther vs Further: This word is used when referring to physical distance. 

What is farther? Further is a synonym for moreover.

100

After JFK's assassination, the networks broadcast live, round-the-clock coverage for this number of days.

What is four. The coverage was commercial-free. The next time TV went wall-to-wall, commercial-free was after the attacks on September 11, 2001.

100

This Actor is Angelina Jolie's father.

Who is John Voight. The two have had a hot- and-cold relationship. 

100

Born on October 26, 1946 this long-time host of Wheel of Fortune was once a weatherman WSM-TV in Nashville, Tennessee. 

Who is Pat Sajak. 

200

This is how meteorologists on TV refer to a day that is a mixture of clouds and sun.

What is partly cloudy or partly sunny. 

200

Advice vs. Advise: This word is a verb. 

What is advise. You advise someone, but you give them advice.

200

In addition to hosting "Lifestyle of the Rich and Famous", he once hosted "Talking Food", an early Food Network program.

Who is Robin Leach.

200

She is the older Redgrave sister

Who is Vanessa. 

200

Born October 31, 1936, this actor is known for his role as Little Joe on Bonanza, and Jonathan Smith on Highway to Heaven. 

Who is Michael Landon. 

300

The sun is larger or smaller than the Earth?

What is larger. The sun's diameter is more than 100 times greater than Earth's. 

300

Allude vs. Elude: This word means "to dodge, escape, or avoid."

What is Elude. 

300

Which was the first to launch, British or American TV?

What is American. Television debuted in the US in 1928 followed by BBC broadcasts in 1930. 

300

This national weather man and famous rockstar share the same great-great grandfather. 

Who is Al Roker and Lenny Kravitz. They're grandfathers were cousins. 

300

Born October 14, 1890, the 34th President of the United States warned against the buildup of the military-industrial complex at the end of his term.  

Who is President Dwight Eishenhower. 

400

The sun is mostly composed of what element?

What is hydrogen. The sun is composed of approximately 70 percent hydrogen and 28 percent helium.

400

Capital (with an a) vs. Capitol (with an o): This spelling refers to the building where the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate meet. 

What is capitol. Capital (with an a) refers to financial assets. 

400

Because of this television franchise, jurors now have unrealistic expectations of forensic evidence. 

What is CSI. 

400

This woman is an American soul and gospel singer who sung backup for such artists as Dionne Warwick, Elvis Presley, and the late Aretha Franklin. 

Who is Cissy Houston.

400

Born October 9, 1940, this famous English singer, songwriter, and peace activist co-founded the Beatles. 

Who is John Lennon.

500

The light from the sun takes more or less than an hour to reach Earth?

What is less. It takes only eight minutes for its light to reach Earth.

500

Compliment (with an i) vs. Complement (with an e): This word expresses flattery, affection, recognition, etc. 

What is compliment (with an i). 

500

TV remotes debuted in what decade?

What is the 1950s. The first remotes were wired to the TV. 

500

This West Philadelphian is married and has 2 children with actress Jada-Pickett

Who is Will Smith. Will and Jada been together for 24 years. 

500

Born October 11, 1884, she was the wife of one president and the niece of another. She championed racial equality and women's rights. 

Who is Eleanor Roosevelt.

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