Beatles
This & That
December, December
Who Said That?
Hot Rods
100
Name the song with the lyrics "Little darling, it's been a long cold and lonely winter"
"Here Comes The Sun"
written and sung by George Harrison, and is one of his best-known compositions.
100
According to legend, who was Sir Lancelot’s love interest?
Guinevere
She was the queen consort of King Arthur
100
In the southern hemisphere, December 21 is the first day of this
What is summer?
It’s the winter solstice or the first day of winter in the northern hemisphere
100
This U.S. president said in a speech, “A date which will live in infamy.”
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt, or FDR?
The speech came the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor. His speech opened with this line: “Yesterday, December 7, 1941—a date which will live in infamy—the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.”
100
According to Motor Trend, one factor in the rise of hot rods during the 1960s was the appeal of this auto-racing company known by a six-letter acronym.
What is NASCAR?
NASCAR stands for National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing. The focus on speedy muscle cars appealed to the younger generation, and Motor Trend calls this era a golden time for car enthusiasts.
200
How many total albums have the Beatles released? (Not including compilations or re-releases)
13
200
Old Milwaukee and Samuel Adams are names of what kind of beverages?
Beer
The Boston Beer Company makes Samuel Adams. Pabst makes Old Milwaukee.
200
“Auld Lang Syne” is mostly associated with this holiday.
What is New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day?
Scottish poet Robert Burns was the first to record this ancient poem on paper, and he sent it to the Scots Musical Museum. It roughly translates to “for old times’ sake” and is internationally recognized.
200
This Yankees legend said, “It’s like déjà vu all over again.”
Who is Yogi Berra?
He is as famous for his many Yogi-isms as he is for his baseball career. He also said, “Even Napoleon had his Watergate.”
200
Introduced in the 1960s, this Ford muscle car is named after a kind of wild horse.
What is the Mustang?
Ford debuted this car at the 1964 World’s Fair and it has been going strong ever since, with variations like the Fastback and convertible.
300
Who was the tallest Beatle?
Paul McCartney
300
Which famous director was born first:
Orson Welles or Cecil B. DeMille?
Cecil B. DeMille
He was born in 1881. Welles was born in 1915
300
December comes from the Latin decem, meaning this.
What is “ten”?
On the Roman calendar, December was the 10th month.
300
“There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics,” said this author of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
Who is Mark Twain?
His real name is Samuel Clemens.
300
With models like the Chevelle and Corvette that boasted high speeds and top performance, this manufacturer dominated the 1970s hot rod scene.
What is Chevrolet?
The company also began producing energy-conscious cars during this decade, like the Monza.
400
What song includes the line "When I was younger but so much younger than today"
"Help"
400
How many provinces are in Canada?
Ten
They are British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland.
400
On December 15, 1791, the Bill of Rights went into effect. It had this number of amendments.
What is 10?
The U.S. Constitution now has 27 amendments.
400
This man who launched a famous circus said, “There is a fool born every minute.”
Who is P. T. Barnum?
The circus is the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. “The Greatest Show on Earth” closed in 2017.
400
The Grand National from this five-letter “B” car brand has been a favorite muscle car since the 1980s.
What is Buick?
A 1987 Grand National is featured in the 2009 movie Fast & Furious, sparking a resurgence in its popularity.
500
What is the name of John Lennon's oldest son?
Julian Lennon
500
What type of bird is a goldeneye?
Duck
Barrow’s goldeneye is found in the western mountains in North America, and the common goldeneye is found throughout the continent.
500
This battle, which also describes the battle of our physique after a month of holiday eating, began on December 16, 1944, in World War II’s Eastern Front.
What is Battle of the Bulge?
The German defeat by the Allies took place in the Ardennes Forest.
500
This civil rights leader said, “The time is always right to do what is right.”
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
He said this during his Oberlin College commencement speech in 1965
500
In 1964’s Goldfinger, superspy James Bond drives a car by this British manufacturer.
What is Aston Martin?
The car has become a hallmark of the Bond films, having been driven on screen by Sean Connery, Pierce Brosnan, and Daniel Craig across seven Bond films.