To the Nearest…
To the nearest hundred, the number of years since the United States gained its independence
What is 200? The United States celebrated its bicentennial in 1976.
Don McClean claimed to see this creature "laughing with delight, the day the music died" in his 1971 song, "American Pie."
Who is Satan? At 8 minutes and 42 seconds, it was the longest song at the time to ever chart on the Billboard Top 100. It spent four weeks at #1.
In 1980, this volcano erupted, spreading ash for 250 miles.
What is Mt. St. Helen? The detonation was 100s of times more powerful that the detonation of nuclear weaponry used in Hiroshima, according to a geologist who witnessed the eruption and narrowly escaped it.
This relaxing herb is known for its calming properties and is often made into a tea to drink before bed.
What is chamomile? The plant contains apigenin, which decreases anxiety and induces sleep.
In 1985, this ear-tugging host of a Saturday primetime variety show was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame.
Who is Carol Burnett? The ear tug originated as her way of saying hello to her grandmother.
You must clear this three-letter agency before boarding your flight.
What is TSA? The agency was formed after 9/11. Airline employees conducted pre-board screening before federal employees took over the responsibility.
To the nearest billion, the number of people in the world
What is eight? The total population is around 8.1 billion.
This husband-wife duo started out as background singers for famed producer Phil Spector before scoring their own mega-hit, "I Got You Babe."
Who is Sonny & Cher? The duo was incredibly busy throughout the 60s and 70s. In addition to releasing several studio albums, they also held a primetime TV slot with their show, "The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour."
In 1964, the Surgeon General issued his first warning on this health topic.
What is the link between smoking cigarettes and lung cancer? In this initial study, smoking cigarettes was linked to the development of lung cancer and bronchitis.
He wrote a second version of “Candle in the Wind” for Princess Diana’s funeral.
Who is (Sir) Elton John? The original version was written for Marilyn Monroe.
Duo George and Gracie, with these last names, were 1988 inductees.
Who are Burns and Allen? “Say goodnight, Gracie,” said Burns at the end of each show. She replied, “Goodnight,” not “Goodnight, Gracie,” as legend has it.
Go to the top of this landmark in Seattle for a panoramic view of the city.
What is the Space Needle? You can ride the monorail from downtown to the Space Needle.
To the nearest foot, the recorded height of the tallest man who ever lived
What is nine? According to Guinness World Records, Robert Wadlow, born in 1918, stood at eight feet, 11 inches tall.
This songstress scored Billboard Top 40 hits with declarations like "It's My Party" and "You Don't Own Me" before becoming an actress and TV personality.
Who is Leslie Gore? She recorded "It's My Party" in 1963 at the age of 16. In addition to recording a slew of other Top 40 hits, she co-wrote songs for the 1980 movie-musical, Fame.
On May 22, 1958, this U.S. President was the first to appear on TV in color.
Who is Dwight Eisenhower? He delivered a keynote address at the opening ceremony for the opening ceremony of NBC's studio in Washington, D.C.
This is the common name for rubella.
What is German measles? It’s a childhood disease with symptoms including a body rash, fever, and swollen lymph nodes. It’s usually harmless for children but can cause serious problems during pregnancy and result in birth defects for the baby.
In 2011, this regular who portrays Phyllis Lindstrom on The Mary Tyler Moore Show was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Who is Cloris Leachman? Previously, she had won one Daytime Emmy and eight Primetime Emmy Awards.
Ernest Hemingway’s U.S. home was in this southernmost city.
What is Key West? The house is now a museum, and some of the cats that still live there are descended from his cat.
To the nearest hour, the average flight time from New York City to London
What is seven? The flight time is around seven hours and 14 minutes. Westbound flights are typically longer due to the headwinds.
This 1966 song by The Temptations opens with the line "I know you wanna leave me, but I refuse to let you go."
What is "Ain't too Proud to Beg?" The tune reached #13 on the Billboard 100 and spent 8 weeks at #1 on the Billboard R&B music charts. It experienced a resurgence of popularity on the soundtrack of the 1983 film, The Big Chill.
This heiress took part in a bank robbery in San Francisco on April 15, 1974.
Who is Patty Hearst? The crime earned her a 7-year sentence, but after a large donation to the Democratic party, President Jimmy Carter shortened her sentence to just 22 months.
This British model introduced the “bag of bones” look during the early 1960s.
Who is Twiggy? Even in her retirement, she’s still famous as a former model, and she’s now a dame.
This television news anchor and noted journalist who signed off “Good night and good luck” was one of the inductees in 1984, the inaugural induction into the Hall of Fame.
Who is Edward R. Murrow? He was not a fan of recorded news, and he broadcast live from the battleground during World War II, even during bombings.
This country’s Amalfi Coast is picturesque.
What is Italy? The Amalfi Coast runs 25 miles in the south of Italy, and it’s 90 minutes from Naples. It is said that the alluring sound of sirens—mythological half-women, half-birds—beckons you to return.
To the nearest ten, June Lockhart’s age (You’ll remember her as the mom in the classic television show Lassie.)
What is 100? She was born June 25, 1925, and she turns 99 this year.
Although Tina & Ike Turner famously sang "Proud Mary" in 1971, it was this band who wrote and recorded it a couple years prior in 1969.
Who is Creedence Clearwater Revival? R&B singer Solomon Burke also released a version of the song that reached #15 on the Billboard R&B chart.
On July 29, 1981, an estimated 750 million people tuned in for the wedding of this royal couple.
Who are Prince Charles and Princess Diana? 2 million people were said to line up along the procession route while 4,000 police officers and 2,000 military officials managed the crowd.
A triathlon comprises these three sports.
What are running, swimming, and cycling? The oldest finisher of the IRONMAN Championship was 85-year-old Hiromu Inada, who completed the challenge in 2018 in a little less than 17 hours.
This actress has the starring role in The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman and plays Sipsey in Fried Green Tomatoes. She was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2020.
Who is Cicely Tyson? She also plays Ophelia, mother of Annalise Keating (Viola Davis), on the ABC hit How to Get Away with Murder.
This South Pacific vacation paradise that starts with the letter T is the largest island in French Polynesia.
What is Tahiti? Tahitians are said to be the friendliest people in the world. The 188 islands that comprise French Polynesia are home to no poisonous snakes or insects.
To the nearest thousand, the number of miles across the continental United States
What is three? The length of the mainland United States is between 2,500 and 3,000 miles, depending on the cities of departure and arrival.
Rod Stewart may be better known for his raspy voice and songs like "Tonight's The Night" and "You Wear it Well" but early in his career, he gained attention for playing this instrument.
What is the harmonica? Rod Stewart used to busk on street corners playing the harmonica -- which garnered the attention of the band The Dimensions.
This American Actress earned the nickname "Hanoi Jane" from her visit to North Vietnam in 1972.
Who is Jane Fonda?
Following the release of Barbie, Mattel produced this line of talkative pull-string dolls from 1960-1965.
What are Chatty Cathy dolls? June Foray, known for voicing "Rocky" on "Rocky & Bullwinkle," provided the doll's voice.
This American icon of comedy, known for his deadpan delivery and star of two sitcoms titled with his last name, was inducted in 1993.
Who is Bob Newhart? Newhart starred in The Bob Newhart Show from 1972–1978 and again in the beloved sitcom Newhart from 1982–1990.
In Greece, you can sip this four-letter, anise-flavored spirit.
What is ouzo (OOH-zoe)? Say “ya mas” when toasting. It means “to us.” You could also say (or shout) “Opa!” Opa is a catch-all word meaning “joy,” “excitement,” etc.