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This day is traditionally a holiday to give thanks for the food collected at the end of the harvest season. It is celebrated every fourth Thursday of November. It precedes Black Friday.
What is Thanksgiving Day?
100
This is a 24 hour news channel launched last 1996 as an alternative option to CNN and MSNBC. Their trademarked slogan is "Fair & Balanced".
What is Fox News Channel?
100
This basketball team is 2014's NBA champion. Their team is based in Texas. The team's Big Three are Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker. Their head coach is Gregg Popovich and they have won 5 championship titles.
What is San Antonio Spurs?
100
This TV series is a post-apocalyptic horror drama television series. It tells the story of a small group of survivors living in the aftermath of a zombie apocalypse. Survivors search for a safe haven away from the shuffling hordes of predatory "walkers" or "biters" – as zombies are called – that eat any living thing they catch, and whose bite is quickly lethal to humans.
What is The Walking Dead?
100
This band won the Artist of the Year award in the recently concluded American Music Awards.
Where is One Direction?
200
It is the anniversary of the publication of the declaration of independence from Great Britain in 1776.
What is Independence Day/Fourth of July Day?
200
This television channel features theatrically released motion pictures, documentaries, concert and comedy specials, and boxing and mixed martial arts matches. It is the youngest of the major pay cable channels in the United States. Their slogan is "We Get Big Movies". Some of their most watched movies are "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" and "Star Trek into Darkness".
What is Epix?
200
This year's season was won by San Francisco Giants. Boston Red Sox won the championship last year. Each team for this game has nine players. Popular terms are "pitcher", "base" and "run".
What is MLB?
200
This HBO series is set on two fictional continents of Westeros and Essos. It chronicles the violent dynastic struggles among the realm's noble families for control of the Iron Throne. The Starks and The Lannisters are the popular families of this series.
What is Game of Thrones?
200
This is the name of the 2014 Thanksgiving Turkey.
What is Cheese?
300
This is observed on the last Monday of May. It was formerly known as Decoration Day and commemorates all men and women, who have died in military service for the United States. Many people visit cemeteries and memorials on this day and it is traditionally seen as the start of the summer season.
What is Memorial Day?
300
The channel primarily airs theatrically released movies, along with a limited amount of original programming. The channel's name originally stood for "American Movie Classics". Their slogan is "Something More." One of their popular TV shows is "The Walking Dead".
What is AMC?
300
This league runs a 17 week regular season starting a week after Labor Day to the week after Christmas. Seattle Seahawks won the last year's championship while Green Bay Packers won the most number of championship games. Their annual championship game is popularly known as "Super Bowl Sunday".
What is NFL?
300
This Fox News talk show is hosted by Bill O' Reilly. He often discusses controversial political issues with guests. This is currently the most watched cable news program in the United States.
What is The O'Reilly Factor /The Factor?
300
This US Defense Secretary resigned recently due to unresolved conflicts with President Barack Obama regarding US combat deployment to Iraq.
Who is Chuck Hagel?
400
This is annually held on the first Monday of September. It was originally organized to celebrate various labor associations' strengths of and contributions to the United States economy. It is largely a day of rest in modern times. Many people also mark this day as the end of the summer season and a last chance to make trips or hold outdoor events.
What is Labor Day?
400
This channel carries a variety of programming, with a focus on comedy, along with some sports events, including Major League Baseball and portions of the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship. It is owned by Time Warner, and operated through its Turner Broadcasting System division which shares its name with the channel. Their slogan is "veryfunny".
What is TBS?
400
The game for this league is 60 minutes long each. It is composed of three 20-minute periods. Current title holder is Los Angeles Kings. Montreal Canadiens has the most championships won. This year's league started last October 8. Popular terms are "back check", "blue lines" and "body check".
What is NHL?
400
This Cartoon Network animated series follow the adventures of Finn (a human boy) and Jake (a dog with magical powers). They live in the post-apocalyptic Land of Ooo.
What is Adventure Time?
400
This Kansas City Chiefs player is the highest paid safety in NFL history. However, his career is in jeopardy as he was diagnosed with lymphoma just this year.
Who is Eric Berry?
500
This is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of January. It celebrates the life and achievements of an influential American civil rights leader. He is most well-known for his campaigns to end racial segregation on public transport and for racial equality in the United States.
What is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day?
500
The channel's name is an initialism for Home & Garden Television. It broadcasts a variety of how-to shows with a focus on home improvement, gardening, craft and remodeling. Their slogan is "Share What Home Means to You." One of their popular shows is "Decked Out".
What is HGTV?
500
These teams hold the most number of titles won for MLS. One of these teams is based in Washington DC while the other is based in Los Angeles.
What is LA Galaxy/D.C. United?
500
This Showtime's political thriller television series last October 2, 2011. The series focuses on Carrie Mathison, a CIA officer with bipolar disorder who works on uncovering a possible terrorist attack.
What is Homeland?
500
In this city in Missouri, the grand jury declined to indict a police officer who killed an unarmed 18 year old black guy. This decision caused looting, arson, rock-throwing incidents and non-violent demonstrations.
Where is Ferguson?
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