This is the area of the field the pitcher occupies.
What is the mound? The mound is 60.5 feet from home plate.
100
This game show urges contestants to “come on down.”
What is The Price Is Right?
Bob Barker was the longest-running host of the show, and he came back to be a guest host eight years after his retirement.
100
If you’re invited to someone’s home for a dinner party in Quebec, protocol suggests that you send these in advance.
What are flowers?
100
Diamonds are measured in this weight.
What is carat?
The original measure was the carob seed.
100
This is a step up from a hostel.
What is hotel?
200
Three of these, and you’re out.
What is a strike?
200
On this game show, Richard Dawson revealed the answer after saying, “Survey says.”
What is Family Feud?
Did you know that Richard Dawson was featured in Hogan’s Heroes, where he played Corporal Peter Newkirk?
200
In the 1870s, Levi Strauss received the patent for these.
What are jeans?
He held the patent with Jacob Davis, who was his customer. Davis was the actual inventor of the pants but needed money for the patent application, so he asked Strauss to fund the patent. Early jeans were made with canvas.
200
Eight dry quarts equals one of these.
What is a peck?
Four pecks equals a bushel.
200
This word means “to be in a state of suspension.”
What is hover?
A hovercraft is also known as an amphibious vehicle.
300
This division uses a pinch hitter.
What is National League?
The pinch hitter increases the batting strength of the lineup by replacing a weaker batter.
300
On this game show, winners could choose between Doors Number One, Two, or Three.
What is Let’s Make a Deal?
Monty Hall cocreated the show and served as its long-running host.
300
This is the address of the White House.
What is 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue? George Washington selected the site, but John and Abigail Adams were its first occupants.
300
This is the closest metric equivalent to a yard.
What is a meter?
One yard equals 0.9 meters.
300
Finish the title of this Kenny Loggins tune: “Celebrate Me [here].”
What is Home?
In addition to performing as a solo artist, Loggins was half of the Loggins and Messina duo.
400
This is one of the two Major League Baseball leagues
What is National or American?
The winner of each league’s playoff series progresses to the World Series.
400
On this game show, contestants were asked, “Is that your final answer?”
What is Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
The show gave away the largest prizes in game-show history.
400
This official has use of the residence at 24 Sussex.
Who is the Canadian prime minister?
The residence has fallen into disrepair, and Justin Trudeau doesn’t live there. Repairs are estimated to run $38 million.
400
This is the number of feet in a mile.
What is 5,280?
Denver, Colorado, is called the Mile High City. According to Denver.org, “The 13th step on the west side of the State Capitol Building is exactly 5,280 feet above sea level.”
400
This is a garden helper or a pair of nylons.
What is hose?
500
This position is considered baseball’s key infielding position.
What is shortstop? The position lies between the second and third baseman, and requires a quick, agile player.
500
On this game show, contestants might land on a Daily Double.
What is Jeopardy?
Alex Trebek has hosted the show since 1984, the year it went into syndication.
500
This is the Country Music Capital of the World.
What is Nashville, Tennessee? It’s also called Music City and the Athens of the South.
500
This is the closest metric equivalent to a quart.
What is a liter? One quart equals 0.96 liters.
500
The Time Warner cable station HBO stands for this.