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100

How many square miles does Lee County encompass?

225

100

Before using his real last name, what was John Mellencamp's stage name?

John Cougar 

100

Which US state produces the most pistachios?

California

100

What musical features Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling as star-crossed lovers?

La La Land

100

In horse racing, which three races are considered to be the Triple Crown?

Kentucky Derby, Preakness, Belmont Stakes

200

What year did a devastating tornado rip through Lee County?

2011

200

What kind of car does Prince sing about in his 1983 hit?

Little Red Corvette 

200

When did Milton Hershey introduce the Hershey's kiss?

1907

200

What actor played Lawrence in "Lawrence of Arabia?"

Peter O'Toole

200

In what year did the Carolina Hurricanes win the Stanley Cup?

2005

300

How many flavors of ice cream does Yarborough's offers over?

30

300

What is the name of the Memphis recording studio where Elvis Presley got his start?

Sun Records

300

In which country was Hawaiian pizza actually invented?

Canada

300

What was the sci-fi thriller that Harrison Ford starred in during the year 1982?

Blade Runner

300

Who succeeded Dean Smith as coach of UNC basketball?

Bill Guthridge 

400

Who was the first female mayor of Sanford?

Cornelia Olive

400

What is the relative minor of C Major?

Minor

400

What kind of fish does tobiko come from?

Flying fish

400

"You talkin' to me?" is a famous line from what 1976 film?

Taxi Driver

400

Who coached NC State to the 1974 NCCA National Championship in basketball?

Norm Sloan

500

What is the name of the annual football game played between Lee County and Southern Lee?

Brick City Bowl

500

Which guitarist played a solo on Michael Jackson's "Beat It?"

Eddie Van Halen

500

Which country is ranked first in potato production?

China

500

Who won Best Actress Oscar for "Monster's Ball" in 2002?

Halle Berry

500

Which former Duke football coach went on to coach Florida to the national championship?

Steve Spurrier

600

What percentage of US bricks was produced by Sanford by the late 1950's?

10 per cent

600

What was the first song ever performed in Outer Space?

Happy Birthday

600

What is the Pillsbury Doughboy's real name?

Poppin Fresh

600

In the "Shining," what does "red rum" stand for?

Murder

600

What golfer was known as the "Golden Bear?" 

Jack Nicklaus

700

Which Lee County NASCAR driver was a two time NASCAR champion?

Herb Thomas

700

What modern sax instrument was once known as "Sackbut?" 

Trombone

700

What ingredient is added to brown sugar that makes it brown?

Molasses

700

In what 1979 James Bond movie does Bond go to outer space?

Moonraker

700

What is the term for a zero score in tennis?

Love

800

What Lee County native was North Carolina Attorney General from 1958-60?

Malcolm Seawell

800

What is the minimum number of musicians needed for a band to be considered a Big Band?

10

800

What fruit is dried to make raisins?

Grapes

800

Who played "Mrs. Robinson" in "The Graduate?"

Ann Bancroft

800

What material was first used to cover baseballs?

Cowhide

900

Which former Lee County state representative was a judge in the NC Supreme Court from 1938-50?

Aaron A. Seawell

900

In Elton John's "Rocket Man," what time is "zero hour?" 

9 a.m. 

900

What is the base ingredient of gummy bears?

Gelatin

900

For what movie did Tom Hanks score his first Oscar nomination?

Big

900

What is the only NFL team that is neither hosted or played in the Super Bowl?

Cleveland Browns

1000

What famous blues guitarist was born in Chapel Hill but died in Sanford in 1976?

Floyd Council 

1000

Which composer needed a piano with smaller keys due to his small hands?

Frederick Chopin

1000

What condiment was used for medicinal purposes in the 1800's?

Ketchup

1000

For what movie did Steven Spielberg win his first Best Director Oscar?

Schindler's List

1000
How many NBA championships did Michael Jordan win with the Chicago Bulls?

Six

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