Pop Culture
Which artist is nicknamed the “Queen of Pop”?
Madonna
On what date was the United States Declaration of Independence officially signed?
August 2, 1776 (not July 4)
What band sang "Hey Jude"?
The Beatles
What is the closest star to Earth (other than the Sun)?
Answer: Proxima Centauri
After our Sun, called Sol, Proxima Centauri is the closest star at about 4.24 light-years away.
iPod or Justin Bieber?
Justin Bieber was born in 1994; the iPod was released in 2001.
What pop star wrote songs for Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, Britney Spears and Alice Cooper?
Kesha
Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock
Who sang "Bad Romance"?
Lady Gaga
Which planet is called the red planet?
Mars
Mars gets its nickname because its surface is covered in iron oxide, or rust. The iron reacts with oxygen in Mars's thin atmosphere, giving it the reddish color you see in the night sky.
Titanic Movie (VHS) or Daniel Radcliffe?
Daniel Radcliffe was born in 1989; the Titanic movie came out in 1997.
Keith Moon and John Entwistle of The Who are said to have inspired the name of which other classic rock band?
Led Zeppelin
Which U.S. President wrote in his diary on April 14, 1865, that he was going to see the play Our American Cousin?
Abraham Lincoln.
What pop star is known for her Eras Tour?
Taylor Swift
Which comet is the most famous, and how often can it be seen from Earth?
Answer: Halley's Comet
It returns about every 75–76 years, so most people only get to see it once in their lifetime.
Mickey Mouse or Bugs Bunny?
Mickey Mouse debuted in 1928 (Steamboat Willie); Bugs Bunny debuted in 1940 (A Wild Hare)
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, what is the name of Thor’s hammer?
Mjölnir
Which Roman Emperor was famously nicknamed "Caligula," meaning "Little Boots"?
Gaius Caesar (Caligula)
What singer released the album "Lemonade" in 2016?
Beyoncé
Why is Venus hotter than Mercury?
Answer: The greenhouse effect
That's because Venus has a thick atmosphere full of carbon dioxide. Heat gets trapped inside and can't escape.
Floppy Disk or The Rock?
Answer: The floppy disk was created in 1967; The Rock was born in 1972
Who voiced the character of Shrek?
Mike Myers
What was the name of Blackbeard the pirate's famous flagship?
Queen Anne's Revenge
Who was the very first American Idol winner?
Kelly Clarkson
Which planet is called the morning star and the evening star?
Answer: Venus
Venus is visible from Earth at dawn and dusk.
Telephone or Light Bulb?
The telephone came first (patented by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876, ahead of Edison's 1879 lightbulb patent)