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Burp (Alcohol)
Cough (Marijuana)
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Pop Culture
100
What is caffeine?
The chemical found in a range of drinks and foods.
100
True or false: Beer was invented in the United States.
False: Beer was invented in Europe.
100
In the second installment of their popular stone move franchise, where must Harold and Kumar escape from?
Guantanamo Bay
100
Name three high schools in the San Jose Unified School District other than San Jose High.
Gunderson, Lincoln, Downtown College Prep, Willow Glen, Leland, Pioneer, and Broadway.
100
Who beat the Chicago Bulls on Thursday in the semifinals of the NBA playoffs?
The Miami Heat
200
Name two drinks other than coffee that contain caffeine.
Tea, soda, energy drinks, hot chocolate.
200
What was mead?
Mead was an early form of beer made from honey and water. It was popular because it was often safer to drink than water.
200
What is the active chemical in marijuana that makes someone feel high?
THC or tetrahydrocanabinol.
200
This mountain is visible from most of San Jose. What is its name?
Mt. Hamilton.
200
Because of a serious attack by hackers, this gaming console's online network has been down since early May. Name this gaming console.
Playstation (also acceptable the Sony Network)
300
If each is the same serving size, which of the following has the most caffeine: A cup of regular coffee, a cup of hot chocolate or a can of Diet Coke?
A cup of coffee, which typically contains between 100 and 300 milligrams of caffeine.
300
Some types of alcoholic drinks are called spirits. What is another name for this category of alcoholic beverage?
Hard alcohol or liquor.
300
Name three negative side effects that can occur when someone smokes marijuana.
Impaired ability to judge distance/timing, slower reflexes, increased heart rate, hunger (the munchies), decreased short term and working memory, decreased ability to concentrate or focus.
300
What is San Jose State's nickname (think of its sports teams)?
The Spartans
300
This former California governor revealed last week that he fathered an illegitimate child while cheating on his wife. Who is he?
Arnold Schwarzenegger.
400
Caffeine belongs to a category of drugs known as stimulants. What is a stimulant?
A stimulant is a drug that temporarily improves a person's physical functioning and increases energy levels.
400
What is the name for the process by which sugar is converted into alcohol?
Fermentation: When sugar is converted to alcohol by yeast or bacteria.
400
Some people claim that marijuana can be used to treat a variety of medical problems. Name three diseases that can be validly treated with marijuana.
Cancer, HIV/AIDS, multiple sclerosis (MS), and glaucoma have all be shown to be treatable with marijuana or marijuana-based medications.
400
Who is San Jose's mayor?
Chuck Reed
400
Rapper M-Bone was murdered this week. What group was he a member of?
Cali Swag District, best known for their hit song "Teach Me How to Dougie."
500
Name three things that might happen to someone if they have too much caffeine?
Caffeine intoxication or overdose can lead to: Shaking, racing heart beat, increased blood pressure, anxiety, stomach pain, and diarrhea.
500
If you are 19 years old and driving a car in California what is the legal limit for your blood alcohol content (BAC)?
In California, the limit is .01 for people under the age of 21. If you are over 18, the legal limit is .08.
500
In what year to marijuana become federally illegal?
1970 when Congress passed the Controlled Substances Act.
500
What is the official name of San Jose's airport?
Minetta International Airport, named for Norman Minetta, a former mayor, congressman and U.S. Transportation Secretary.
500
"The Hangover Part 2" comes out this next week. Name two of the actors in the movie. (Hint, Mr. Cooley is not one of the them).Zach Galifianakis, Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Ken Jeong