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What two primary colors are mixed together to make orange?
Yellow and red. Orange is a secondary color because it can be made with two primary colors.
John Williams won the Oscar in 1976 for the soundtrack to this Spielberg summer blockbuster.
What is Jaws? The iconic soundtrack was Williams’ second Oscar win.
One of the longest-standing No. 1 hits, “Candle in the Wind 1997” is a song by him.
Who is Elton John? Starting in October 1997, the song hit No. 1 and stayed there for 14 weeks.
After two failed companies, he founded the first auto company as well as the moving assembly line, which revolutionized production methods around the world.
Who is Henry Ford? One of Ford’s greatest quotes is, “Whether you believe you can do a thing or not, you are right.”
This famous park is in the middle of New York City.
What is Central Park? It’s the crown jewel of urban open space, and it’s larger than the country of Monaco.
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On which continent did oranges originate, traveling to Europe via Portuguese traders?
Asia. Oranges originated in the region encompassing northeast India, southern China, and Vietnam. Their name derives from the Sanskrit word naranga
1976’s Bound for Glory won an Oscar for Best Adaptation Score and features the early life of this folk singer.
Who is Woody Guthrie? The film stars David Carradine as a young Guthrie alongside Melinda Dillon portraying his wife.
The year-end No. 1 hit for 1970 was their “Bridge Over Troubled Water.”
Who are Simon and Garfunkel? The song hit No. 1 in February of that year and stayed in the Hot 100 for 15 weeks total.
This early industrialist and his associates founded Standard Oil.
Who is John D. Rockefeller? The Sherman Antitrust Act became law because of Standard Oil’s near-monopoly on oil.
This European city, built around canals, comprises a large number of islands.
What is Venice? It consists of 118 islands that are linked by a few hundred bridges. Your best bet is to walk or ride a water taxi to get around the city
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In the 1700s, the invention of what type of indoor heated growing structure increased orange cultivation?
Greenhouses. Because oranges grow best in a warm, tropical climate, the heated greenhouse made it possible for those in colder climates to grow this fruit.
Winning in 1980 for Best Adaptation Score, All That Jazz tells the story of this director and choreographer through the character of Joe Gideon.
Who is Bob Fosse? Stanley Kubrick called the film the best he had ever seen.
With an incredible 18 weeks on the Billboard charts in 1972, her song “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” was an undeniable hit.
Who is Roberta Flack? The tune hit No. 1 for six weeks, starting in April 1972.
This woman became the first Black female millionaire in the United States by selling hair care products in the early 1900s.
Who was Madame C.J. Walker? Among her many achievements, she developed the “Walker System of Beauty Culture,” opened a college in Pittsburgh, and donated to organizations that would empower other Black men and women.
This windy U.S. city is often cited as housing the largest Polish population outside of Warsaw.
What is Chicago? Polish immigration started in earnest in the 1860s.
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Who sings the 1950 hit song “Orange Colored Sky”?
Nat King Cole. The lovestruck singer describes the sky as filled with dazzling orange.
Another win for John Williams came in 1983, for the score of this beloved tale of a friendly alien.
What is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial? Williams scored the film, which stars Henry Thomas and Drew Barrymore.
The 1973 No. 1 song by Dawn was titled “Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round” this.
What is the ole oak tree? The song was on the Hot 100 for 23 weeks, starting on February 17, 1973.
This Chicago talk show host retired from her daily ABC show in 2011 and built her own media empire
Who is Oprah Winfrey? Since leaving The Oprah Winfrey Show, she has had a continued media presence through O, The Oprah Magazine, an Apple TV+ series, and a podcast.
France’s grapes that grow in this region are known for their famed “bubbly.”
What is Champagne? In some countries, sparkling wine from grapes grown outside of the Champagne region must be labeled as sparkling wine or labeled champagne with a lowercase C.
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Orange pigment was once used in what pseudoscience, focused on the goal of making gold?
Alchemy. The pigments contained arsenic and were therefore poisonous.
In 1990, the winning score was for this Disney animated feature about a sea-dwelling girl.
What is The Little Mermaid? Alan Menken won for Best Original Score and Best Original Song (“Under the Sea,” written with Howard Ashman).
In 1975, this duo declared that “Love Will Keep Us Together”—it certainly put them on top!
Who are the Captain and Tennille? This song was No. 1 for four weeks, starting in June 1975.
This billionaire appears on the TV show Shark Tank and was once the majority owner of the Dallas Mavericks NBA team.
Who is Mark Cuban? He has always had a knack for business. When he was 12 years old, he reportedly sold garbage bags around his neighborhood.
This is the only city that spans two continents.
What is Istanbul? The Bosphorus (BAAS-fur-uhs) Strait divides the city between Europe and Asia.
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What is the term for the white part inside an orange peel?
Pith. This bitter-tasting substance is full of anti-inflammatory nutrients.
In 1997, the win for Best Dramatic Score went to this Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche World War II tale.
What is The English Patient? The score is by Gabriel Yared, who also scored The Talented Mr. Ripley
“Macarena,” a massive hit song and dance craze of the ’90s, is by this band.
Who are Los Del Rio? The song hit No. 1 on August 3, 1996, and stayed there for 14 weeks
If not for this former CEO of Pan Am, the 747 aircraft wouldn’t be a part of Boeing’s fleet.
Who is Juan Trippe? He talked his friend, Boeing CEO Bill Allen, into betting the company (Boeing) on the 747. The deal was done on a handshake.
This country has the longest street in the world.
What is Canada? Yonge Street is 1,178 miles (1,896 kilometers) long and runs through Toronto.