Don’t Be Blue
This 1980 film stars brothers Jake and Elwood on a mission to “get the band back together.”
: What is The Blues Brothers? On set, John Belushi became known for constantly losing his character’s trademark sunglasses, going through hundreds of pairs during filming.
Rolls Royce: Luxury automobile manufacturer that also makes aircraft engines and marine propulsion systems with headquarters in this country
What is England (or the UK)? The company was founded by Frederick Henry Royce and Charles Stewart Rolls.
The sitcom Happy Days often features the teens hanging out at this drive-in.
What is Arnold’s Drive-In? Fun fact: The restaurant was originally going to be called Arthur’s.
This stretchy candy with a joke on every wrapper came into being in the 1970s.
What is Laffy Taffy? The treat was originally called Breich’s Caramels before changing to the catchier rhyme a few years later.
What famous toy store had a giraffe named Geoffrey as its popular mascot?
Toys “R” Us. Geoffrey made his commercial debut in 1973 and has been associated with Toys “R” Us ever since. Before it was Toys “R” Us, the store was called Children’s Bargain Town, and the first iteration of Geoffrey went by the name of Dr. G Raffe.
What is the most-visited tourist attraction in Canada? Hint: It used to be a popular honeymoon spot
Niagara Falls. Other popular attractions include Banff National Park and the Bay of Fundy
At the 1987 Oscars, he won for his role in The Color of Money.
Who is Paul Newman? Newman stars as Eddie, a pool hustler teaching a newbie (Tom Cruise) the ropes of his trade.
“Behind Blue Eyes” is a song by this English rock band
: What is the Who? It was released in 1971 on the band’s album Who’s Next and was written by Pete Townshend.
The McNugget: First launched at a McDonald’s location in Knoxville, located in this state
What is Tennessee? Its success has been credited to a government push in the late ’70s to eat less red meat, which led to an increase in chicken sales.
This Boston bar has regulars like Norm Peterson, Cliff Clavin, and Frasier Crane.
What is Cheers? The exterior panning shots of the iconic location from Cheers were taken outside the Bull and Finch Pub on Beacon Hill in Boston, Massachusetts.
This ’80s TV show with a rhyming name features the mischievous adventures of a young boy who often annoys his neighbor Mr. Wilson.
What is Dennis the Menace? The show later spawned a live-action movie in 1993.
What basketball player stood seven feet, one inch tall and had the nickname “The Stilt”?
Wilt Chamberlain. Among his list of accomplishments, Chamberlain is the only player in NBA history to score 100 points in a single game. This occurred on March 2, 1962, and is still the premier record in league history.
What country has more pyramids than anywhere in the world: Egypt, Sudan, or Mexico?
Sudan. Sudan has over 200 known pyramids, while Egypt has 138.
This bald, blue trio of entertainers emerged in the ’80s, and their zany act has been popular ever since.
Who are the Blue Man Group? Their trademark blue hue came from wanting an eye-catching and surprising image.
The Hacky Sack: Created in 1972 in this west coast U.S. state
What is Oregon? Friends Mike Marshall and John Stalberger took an old game and made it new again. Their first commercial Hacky Sack hit the markets in 1974.
This real-world deli is featured in 1989’s When Harry Met Sally in a hilarious and often-quoted scene.
What is Katz’s? The delicatessen enjoys the association, even displaying a sign pointing out the table where Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan sat.
This basketball star with a rhyming name is known for his time with the L.A. Lakers as well as for appearing in films like Kazaam! and Steel.
Who is Shaquille O’Neal? Fun fact: O’Neal is famously quite tall, standing seven feet, one inch.
What is the tallest building in France, standing at 984 feet (300 meters) tall?
The Eiffel Tower. Surprisingly, the Eiffel Tower was supposed to be up for only 20 years. The original intent was to display it during the World’s Fair, to show off France’s industrial capabilities. However, once an antenna and wireless telegraph transmitter were installed, it was granted a 70-year extension.
Which U.S. state is the only one to have a one-syllable name?
Maine. The most common syllable quantity for a state name is three syllables
Elijah Blue Allman is the son of musician Gregg Allman and this performer and actress who is known for Moonstruck
Who is Cher? Cher’s family history is documented in the 2013 documentary Dear Mom, Love Cher
Lidl: Grocery chain found throughout the U.S. east coast, opened its first store in 1973 in Ludwigshafen in this country
What is Germany? The first Lidl store had only three employees; now the company employs over 341,000 people.
The Mos Eisley Cantina is a restaurant that features in this science-fiction film franchise
What is Star Wars? The cantina is featured in Star Wars: A New Hope, The Mandalorian, and Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
This rhyming yellow soda was introduced by the Coca-Cola company in 1979 as a response to Pepsi’s Mountain Dew.
What is Mello Yello? The soft drink is named for a song from 1966 and is meant to capture whimsy and a free spirit.
What U.S. state boasts the tallest known tree in the world?
: California. The current record holder for tallest tree is a Coast redwood that measures 380 feet (116 meters) tall and is located in California’s Redwood National Park. It is off-limits to visitors, and the park has warned that anyone caught too close to the tree will face up to six months in jail and a $5,000 fine.
What is it called when light changes direction after passing through a lens?
Refraction. Refraction allows us to use lenses and magnifying glasses and is a critical component of human vision.
Ella Bleu is the daughter of Kelly Preston and this Saturday Night Fever actor.
: Who is John Travolta? Ella Bleu appears in the 2019 film The Poison Rose with her father.
What is Germany? The first Lidl store had only three employees; now the company employs over 341,000 people.
What is Australia? Creator Brian Smith was inspired by Australian sheepskin to create these unique boots.
Pizza Planet is an arcade and pizza restaurant in this 1995 children’s movie about toys coming to life.
What is Toy Story? The aliens, a trio of toy characters from the film, came from a claw game in the Pizza Planet arcade.
This is the first name of former French president Chirac, who was elected in 1995.
What is Jacques? He was first elected to the National Assembly in 1967 and first ran for president in 1981.
What breed of dog holds the current Guinness World Record for being the tallest dog in the world?
Great Dane. The world record for the world’s tallest dog was set by Zeus, a Great Dane who measured in at a whopping three feet 5.18 inches (1.04 meters) at the withers and seven feet, four inches (1.62 meters) when standing on his hind legs.
What do Gremlin, Spitfire, Roadmaster, and Viper have in common?
They are all car names. Some of the more unusual car names over the years include the Nissan Friend-Me and the Ford Probe.
In this 1988 film, Matthew Broderick stars as a young military recruit at a Mississippi boot camp.
What is Biloxi Blues? Broderick plays Eugene Morris Jerome, the same role in the film that he did during the Broadway production.
Kinder Surprise: Chocolate eggs inspired by an Easter tradition in this country, home of creator Michele Ferrero
What is Italy? Ferrero’s idea was to sell a chocolate egg with a surprise toy inside that kids could enjoy year-round.
Vesuvio is an Italian restaurant in this dramatic TV show about a mafia family.
What is The Sopranos? In reality, the location is Manolo’s Restaurant in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
This short-lived ’80s sitcom stars twin sisters, whom the title suggests are two times the tumult!
What is Double Trouble? Jean and Liz Sagal, younger sisters of actress Katey Sagal, play the title twins.
Who is the famous green mascot associated with a well-known vegetable company?
The Jolly Green Giant. The story of the Jolly Green Giant begins in 1925 with a company called the Minnesota Valley Canning Company. He was named after a particularly large variety of pea that the company sold at the time. Then in 1950, the Minnesota Valley Canning Company turned into the Green Giant Company we know today.
What film starring Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh won Best Picture at the 1940 Academy Awards?
Gone with the Wind. It was the first color film to win for Best Picture