Pop Culture
This day is recognized as "National Star Wars Day" across the United States.
May 4th
Who is the only President to serve longer than 2 two terms in office?
Franklin D. Rosevelt
What is the name of a style of paint made from pigments and plastic?
Acrylic
Developed in October 1958, what is the name of the game Physicist William Higinbotham created and is thought to be the first video game?
Pong
This common lunch-time meal actually stems from the name of a 18th century English politician and nobleman.
Sandwich (The Earl of Sandwich)
In the television show Friends, how many times did Ross get divorced?
3
Despite the popular myth that George Washington's teeth were made of wood, they were actually made of what substance?
Ivory / Bones (likely stained dark brown from his fondness for dark wines)
One of this artist's most well known creations is nestled just outside of Pittsburgh deep in the Laurel Highlands. What is that artist's name?
Frank Lloyd Wright
In 2018, this video game became the most profitable entertainment entity of all time, grossing $6 billion and over 90 million copies sold.
Grand Theft Auto 5
Derived from the Sanskrit, the word ______ comes from Hindi, and means ‘to massage’. Later extended to mean ‘wash the hair’ in 1860.
Shampoo
Halloween season is upon us. What are the names of the Sanderson sisters from Hocus Pocus?
Winifred, Mary and Sarah
Who was the President that immediately followed Abraham Lincoln after his assassination in the Ford Theatre in 1865?
Andrew Johnson
This artist has developed a renowned reputation for painting the same subject over and over again. What is their name?
Claude Monet
DAILY DOUBLE: Mario is one of the most recognizable video game character in the world. However, his first appearance on screens was not in his own game. In which game did he first appear?
Donkey Kong (1981)
This competitive activity ending term is said to come from the Persian word “shāh māt” (شاه مات), which translates to ‘the king is helpless’.
Checkmate
Who was the first African American man to win all four major North American entertainment awards (EGOT: Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony)?
John Legend
This man was the first official sitting president to actively live inside in the White House.
John Adams
In many famous works of art this bird is widely considered to be symbol for peace. What bird is it?
Dove
Celebrating its 32nd year of consecutive titles, this annual video game series holds the Guinness World Record for longest running game series in its category.
John Madden Football
What is the name for this famous type of pants, used by sailors for their cheap and protective qualities, which originated in Genoa, Italy?
Jeans
Taylor Swift is a known worldwide for her singing and music writing capability. She's less known for her acting chops. In what 2010 film did she make her feature film acting debut?
Valentine's Day
How many presidents were born before the United States became a nation?
8
Fashion is art. In which decade did the Scott Paper Company introduce the world to paper dresses, a type of disposable fad fashion that became a short-lived viral sensation?
The 1960s
Dong Nguyen created a viral game that took the world by storm. However, less than a year after the its release he pulled the game from all outlets claiming "he felt guilt over [the games] addictive nature and overuse." What is that game?
Flappy Bird
Stemming from Greek mythology, this word was first used to describe Theseus's escape from the Minotaur's labyrinth using a ball of yarn. He used the yarn to track his path so he could follow it back again if he got lost.
Clue