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Which U.S. President had the most children, a surprising 15 over two marriages?
A. Thomas Jefferson
B. Benjamin Franklin
C. John Tyler
D. James Monroe
C! John Tyler, the U.S.'s 10th President, had 15 children across two marriages!
Which male counterpart of the most popular dancing pair of the 30's-40's was an avid skateboarder later in his life?
Fred Astaire! He took up skateboarding in his 70's and had a lifetime membership to the National Skateboarding Society.
Which U.S. city currently has the highest population?
NYC, of course! With an astonishing population of 8,804,190 in 2020, NYC definitely takes the cake, the next most populous city is Los Angeles, CA with a population of 3,898,747 in 2020, not even close to NYC.
How much a year does the average single person have to make to afford live comfortably in NJ?
A. $47,000
B. $50,000
C. $55,000
D. $52,000
D! $52,000, which comes out to about $24.76 per hour! However, the minimum wage for NJ as of January 1st, 2025 is $15.49 per hour.
Which legendary pop and jazz singer, known for her rich voice and style, recorded hits such as "Strange Fruit" and "God Bless the Child"?
Billie Holiday
Which of the following past Presidents was a licensed bartender and had a reputation as a skilled wrestler?
A. Abraham Lincoln
B. Barack Obama
C. Grover Cleveland
D. Ulysses S. Grant
A! Honest Abe himself was a licensed bartender prior to his presidential career.
One very famous young woman from Hollywood has a varietal of roses named after her?
A. Judy Garland
B. Ingrid Bergmann
C. Ginger Rogers
D. Audrey Hepburn
On the flip side, what is the population number of the smallest U.S. city, Monowi, Nebraska?
.... It's one person. Elsie Eiler, who runs the city's only business, the Monowi Tavern
Zoomers! They're called this because the internet was always a part of their lives, and everything can be done much more quickly with the internet, hence the word "Zoom"!
Which of the following names is an actual popular music artist name contemporarily?
A. Mucho Macho
B. Lil Peep
C. Shoogy Boogie
D. Lil Man
B! Lil Peep is a popular musical artist who is known for his lo-fi, emo-rap sounds and visual aesthetic. Lil Peep's music often explores themes of depression, heartbreak, and drug use.
Which President never wanted to be President?
A. Millard Fillmore
B. John Tyler
C. Andrew Johnson
D. George Washington
D! George Washington never ran for President, as the nations first ever leader, he was drafted into the position by popular vote, despite him not wanting the position at all.
Which two Old Hollywood actors with the same first and last initials were said to have exchanged unwanted monogrammed presents with each other on Christmas Day?
Clark Gable and Cary Grant!
How many people live in the Hollywood neighborhood of LA, CA?
A. 100,000
B. 75,000
C. 50,000
D. 70,000
D! 70,915 people live in Hollywood California!
Why are people born from 1928-1945 called the Silent Generation?
They are called this because they came of age in Cold War era, post WW2, where loud opinions and beliefs were largely not shared, as compared to their parents generation who were more rebellious and outspoken.
Which famous jazz singer and pianist, known for his sophisticated style and vocals, recorded iconic songs like "Mona Lisa" and "Unforgettable"?
Which U.S. President held a feast that, upon his request, included opossum meat?
A. Gerald Ford
B. William H. Taft
C. Benjamin Harrison
D. Chester A. Arthur
B! After his 1908 election victory, Taft met with the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. When asked if he had any specific requests before the an event, the native Ohioan said, “I have had a lifetime longing to taste ‘possum and ‘taters.’ My visit to the south would be incomplete unless this wish is realized.” This led to reports of Taft's "possum feast," which reportedly fed over 600 individuals.
Actress Elizabeth Taylor had a rare genetic condition called distichiasis. What is distichiasis?
A. It causes purple irises
B. It increases her ability to taste flavors
C. It causes a second row of eyelashes to grow.
D. It causes the teeth to have extra enamel and remain white.
C! Elizabeth Taylor had a second row of eyelashes.
How many homes were destroyed in the recent and horribly tragic LA Fires?
A. 1,000
B. 10,000
C. 5,000
D. 7,500
B. More than 10,000 homes were destroyed, leading to the displacement of tens of thousands of residents.
How much annually did a single person have to make to live comfortably in NJ in the 1940's?
A. $22,000
B. $2,100
C. $1,300
D. $15,300
C! The average income for a single individual living comfortably in NJ around 1945-1946 was around $1,100 to $1,368 annually, which comes to around $0.38 per hour!
This one had my jaw on the floor.
Which of the following is the name of the most popular song by Grammy nominated femme-positive musical artist Chappell Roan?
A. Pink Pony Polka
B. Rat-A-Tat-Tat
C. Let's Have Fun!
D. Hot to Go!
D! Hot to Go, is an almost cheerleader sounding song where Chappell spells out Hot to Go, and sings about expressing her interest in a new partner and being ready to be claimed by this person so quickly that it's akin to getting food at a fast food restaurant.
Which U.S. President worked as a model to make ends meet?
A. Richard Nixon
B. Ronald Reagan
C. Woodrow Wilson
D. Gerald Ford
D. Gerald Ford! When Gerald graduated from law school, he modeled to make ends meet. In 1942, he joined the Navy and was asked to appear on the cover of Cosmopolitan in uniform, and so he did!
Which popular actress found out on her 95th birthday that she wasn't born in 1924 as she had believed, but in 1922!
A. Marilyn Monroe
B. Doris Day
C. Rita Hayworth
D. Shirley Temple
B! Doris Day found out that her birth year wasn't actually 1924 as she had believed her whole life, but 1922, when the Associated Press found her birth certificate on her 95th birthday!
What percentage of US citizens live in rented apartments?
A. 50%
B. 75%
C. 35%
D. 25%
How many births happened in the 19 years between 1946-1964, which is considered 'The Baby Boom"?
A. 76 million
B. 48 million
C. 25 million
D. 57 million
A! There were an estimated 76 million births in those 19 baby boom years, which was, of course, a significant increase from pre-war birth rates.
Which rock and roll pioneer, known for his wild energy and innovative guitar playing, recorded hits like “Tutti Frutti” and “Long Tall Sally”?
Little Richard