General/Fun Facts
Which state is nicknamed "The Land of Lincoln"?
Illinois
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What 1960s television sitcom featured a witch and suburban housewife named Samantha Stephens?
Bewitched
On which day is Halloween celebrated each year?
October 31st
1950s: Who was known as the King of Rock and Roll?
Elvis Presley
What animal is famous for playing dead when threatened?
Opossum
Which U.S. president issued the Emancipation Proclamation?
Abraham Lincoln
What did the Lion ask the Wizard for in The Wizard of Oz?
Courage
What popular autumn drink is made by pressing fresh apples?
Apple Cider
1950s: What television show featured Lucy and Ethel working on a chocolate factory assembly line?
I Love Lucy
This 1962 novelty hit and Halloween classic by Bobby "Boris" Pickett features a "Graveyard Smash".
The Monster Mash
What year did World War II end?
1945
What is the name of the friendly cartoon ghost?
Casper
Which U.S. State produces the most pumpkins?
Illinois
1930s: What board game featuring properties like Boardwalk and Park Place became a major hit in 1935?
Monopoly
This classic novel by Mary Shelley features a mad scientist and the monster he created.
Frankenstein
In 1692, this event took place in the town of Salem, Massachusetts.
The Salem Witch Trials
This spooky comedy, released in 1984, features the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man wreaking havoc on New York City.
Ghostbusters
Which animal is commonly associated with witches and considered to be bad luck in some cultures?
Black Cat
1920s: What year did women gain the constitutional right to vote nationwide in the United States?
1920
What is the only mammal capable of true flight?
Bat
What famous American woman helped enslaved people escape through the Underground Railroad?
Harriet Tubman
This series of classic stories, written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, has had several film and television adaptations. It follows a detective and his doctor companion who live at 221B Baker Street in London.
Sherlock Holmes
Which famous American horror author wrote The Raven and The Tell-Tale Heart?
Edgar Allen Poe
1970s: What 1975 movie about a giant shark made audiences afraid to go into the water?
Jaws