Name That Game Show
All About Our Universe
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- A quiz competition where you start your answer with "what is..."
- Hosted by many but most well known by their host Alex Trebek
- Known for having a catchy theme song while the host waits for contestants' answers
What game show is this with the initial J?
Jeopardy!
The show originally began airing in 1964 and has been revived several times over the last 60 years, most recently in 2023!
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What is the study of the stars, planets, and galaxies?
Astronomy
100
Most of Earth's breathable air comes from where?
Answer: The ocean
100
What is the capital of Scotland?
Bonus: What was the first capital of Scotland?
(Hint: it's a tasty baked good!)
Edinburgh
Bonus: Scone
100
What is this flower?
Roses!
On November 20, 1986, President Ronald signed a proclamation making the rose the national flower of the United States.
200
- An American amateur talent contest
- Aired on NBC from 1976 - 1978
- Hosted by Chuck Barris with a team of judges
- Anytime a talent act was considered particularly bad, a judge could put a stop to it by striking a large gong!
What game show was this with the initials TGS?
The Gong Show!
The show featured several talented individuals who went on to be show business successes including country singer Boxcar Willie, Paul Reubens (better known as Pee Wee Herman) and dancer Danny Lockin who played Brnaby in Hello Dolly!
200
What phenomena keeps the planets in steady orbit around the sun?
Hint: It's the same thing that keeps us on the ground.
Gravity
Legend has it that Isaac Newton formulated gravitational theory in 1665 or 1666 after watching an apple fall and asking why the apple fell straight down, rather than sideways or even upward.
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What region on Earth produces 20% of the planet's oxygen?
The Amazon Rainforest
The majority of the Amazon Rainforest, 60%, is in Brazil, followed by Peru with 13%, Colombia with 10%, and with minor amounts in Bolivia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela.
200
Which colors are on the Scottish flag?
Bonus: What is the name of the Scottish flag?
White and blue
Bonus: Saltire (sahl-tire)
Blue and white, the two colors in the Scottish flag, stand for perseverance, loyalty, truth, justice and vigilance and honesty and peace, respectively.
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- This flower is especially associated with Holland and has an annual festival every spring.
- They were considered highly valuable in the Netherlands in the 1600s and at one point were as expensive as a house!
- They are part of the lily family (which includes onions, garlic and asparagus) and were used as food during the Dutch famine in WWII.
Tulips!
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- A network daytime series that has run on CBS and NBC
- Starred Pat Sajak and Vanna White as hosts most recently
- Featured contestants solving word puzzles in a game similar to hangman, but spinning a large circular object to determine their winnings
What game show is this with the intials WOF?
Wheel of Fortune!
In 2022, Pat Sajak became the longest running host of any game show, surpassing host of The Price Is Right, Bob Barker.
300
Which star is the center of our solar system?
Bonus: How old is it?
The Sun
Bonus: Roughly 4.6 billion years old
The sun typically rests at a balmy 27 million degrees Fahrenheit!
300
What is the EPA?
Bonus: Which president created the EPA?
Environmental Protection Agency
Bonus: Richard Nixon
The EPA works to ensure that Americans have clean air, land and water. They oversee environmental efforts and create federal laws to protect human health and the environment.
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What is the most popular soft drink in Scotland?
Bonus: What is haggis?
Iron Bru
Sheep’s heart, liver and lungs, and stomach (or sausage casing); onion, oatmeal, suet, spices
Have you ever eaten haggis?
Did you like it?
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- Typically thought of as tropical, these flowers can actually be found in almost every country in the world except for Antarctica.
- They have the smallest seeds in the world, no larger than a speck of dust.
- They are considered a symbol of love and are often gifted to a spouse or partner.
Orchids!
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- Aired on ABC beginning in 1966
- Hosted by many, but best known by host Bob Eubanks
- Show that puts newly married couples against each other to determine how well they do (or do not!) know each other
- The show used the euphemism "making whoopee" to avoid network censorship
What gameshow is this with the initials TNS?
The Newlywed Show!
The show became famous for the arguments that couples got into over incorrect answers and sometimes even led to some divorces!
400
How old is the universe?
Bonus: How do we believe our universe began?
Approximately 13.8 billion years old
Bonus: The Big Bang
English astronomer Sir Fred Hoyle coined the term "Big Bang" on BBC radio's Third Programme broadcast on March 28th, 1949.
400
A single tree produces enough air to supply in its lifetime for how many people for a year?
Answer: Four
Typical forests contain around 1,600 trees per hectare, with there being over 4 billion hectares of forest worldwide. That's over 6 trillion trees!
400
What is Scotland's national instrument?
Bonus: What is the Scottish national animal?
The Bagpipes
Do you enjoy listening to bagpipes?
Bonus: The Unicorn!
Have you ever seen a unicorn?
400
- These flowers are about the same size as most roses but have a ruffled appearance.
- They are the birth flower for January and the most common Mother’s Day flower.
- Marty Robbins sang a song about sporting this flower with "A White Sport Coat".
Carnations!
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- This show premiered on CBS in 1972 with host Bob Barker
- The longest running game show in the United States with over 9,000 episodes aired
- Features contestants competing to win cash and prizes by guessing the prices of merchandise
- The show's famous catchphrase was "Come on down!" when contestants were selected from the studio audience
What game show is this with the initials TPIR?
The Price Is Right!
In a 2007 article, TV Guide named the show the "greatest game show of all time."
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Why isn’t it possible to walk on Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, or Neptune?
Because they do not have solid surfaces
Jupiter and Saturn are gas giants, made almost entirely of hydrogen and helium. In contrast, Uranus and Neptune are made mostly of water, ammonia and methane.
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Which astronauts brought tree seeds with him into space that were later grown on Earth?
Answer: Stuart Roosa
While Roosa began training for his mission, the Forest Service approached the astronaut to ask if he would carry some seeds to the Moon among his personal items. He readily agreed and a Forest Service geneticist chose a selection of five species: Douglas fir, loblolly pine, redwood, sycamore, and sweetgum.
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What is the mythical creature that lives in the waters of the Scottish Highlands?
Bonus: What is the affectionate nickname this creature goes by?
The Loch Ness Monster
Bonus: Nessie!
Have you ever seen a strange creature like the Loch Ness Monster, Big Foot or a Jackalope?
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- These flowers have been cultivated since 3000 BCE, which is actually longer than the domestication of corn!
- They are popular edible flowers, especially the seeds which are often seasoned and sold in bags.
- They come in a variety of sizes but are best known for their gigantic varieties which grow in large fields in Kansas.
Sunflowers!