Phrases
Complete the Elvis song lyric: “You ain’t nothin’ but a _____ ___, cryin’ all the time.
Hound dog. The song, originally recorded by Big Mama Thornton, went on to become Elvis’s longest-running No. 1 hit.
What Australian city is famous for the unique architecture of its Opera House?
Sydney. The government held a contest in 1956 to design the structure, and there were over 200 entries.
In what year did a human first land on the moon
In what year did a human first land on the moon
What famous Canadian served as the host for Jeopardy! from 1984 to 2020
Alex Trebek He got his start on a Canadian quiz show called Reach for the Top
What is the fastest mammal on Earth?
Answer: The cheetah. This big cat can sprint up to 60 miles per hour in order to catch its prey.
What is the Pythagorean theorem?
a2 +b2 =c2 . This mathematical formula may date back to ancient Babylon and is still taught in math classes today.
Complete the Yogi Berra quote: “Baseball is 90 percent mental. The other half is ____.”
Physical. Berra is considered one of the greatest catchers in baseball history and is also known for his wit and humor.
What Chinese landmark is more than 13,000 miles in length?
The Great Wall (of China). The Great Wall was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.
What is the national summer sport of Canada?
Lacrosse. The roots of lacrosse are in stickball, a game played by the Algonquian tribe of the St. Lawrence Valley
What famed female author wrote Frankenstein
Mary Shelley. Shelley was the daughter of a well-known feminist and went on to pen one of the most famous horror novels of all time.
What is the study of plant science called?
Botany. Famous botanists include Charles Darwin, Gregor Mendel, and Carolus Linnaeus.
What Ford sports car is named for a breed of wild horse
The Ford Mustang. The muscle car debuted in 1964 at the World’s Fair. More than 100,000 sold within four months
What coffee brand uses the slogan “Good to the last drop”?
Maxwell House. The company was founded by Joel Cheek in the late 1800s, but this catchy slogan came around much later (in the 1900s)
Carson City is the capital of what U.S. state?
Nevada. Carson City is named for Kit Carson, who helped scout the region in the 1840s.
What is the name for the soft leather shoes worn by many Indigenous people of the Americas?
Moccasins. Moccasins were often decorated with embellishments, like embroidery, beading, or fringe.
What famous mystery author wrote Murder on the Orient Express and Death on the Nile?
Agatha Christie. She worked as a nurse during World War I before writing her first book, The Mysterious Affair at Styles
What body part is also called the patella?
The kneecap. The patella helps keep the bones of the leg in place when bending and straightening the knee.
What sport is played in the annual March Madness tournament?
Basketball. The first March Madness men’s tournament was played in 1939, with the first women’s tournament being played in 1982.
What does the acronym NBA stand for?
National Basketball Association. The NBA was formed when the Basketball Association of America merged with the National Basketball League in 1949
What is the capital city of Spain?
Madrid. Madrid was selected as the Spanish capital because it did not have ties to any nonroyal powers and was therefore neutral.
The Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of what religion?
Buddhism. The current Dalai Lama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989.
Coco Chanel is famous for popularizing what fashion item, sometimes called an LBD?
The little black dress. This classic closet staple debuted in 1926 on the cover of Vogue magazine.
What flower is the national symbol of England?
The rose. The rose symbol comes from the time of Henry VII and originally represented the Tudor family
Starry Night is a painting by what artist?
Vincent van Gogh. Van Gogh wrote to his brother about the challenges of painting a landscape at night, as seen in Starry Night.
Complete the weather superstition: “Red sky at night, sailor’s ______.”
Delight. Science explains that a red sky at night indicates a high-pressure system and usually means good weather will follow.
Where in the continental U.S. is the southernmost point located?
Key West, Florida. The island was settled by the Spanish, who named it Cayo Hueso
What founding father is known for his kite experiment as well as for publishing Poor Richard’s Almanac?
Ben Franklin. His experiments with electricity were published in 1751 and quickly became famous.
What singer and actress was born Cherilyn Sarkisian in 1946?
Cher. Her hits include the ever-popular “I Got You Babe,” a duet with then-husband Sonny Bono
What is the so-called “lead” of a modern pencil made from
Graphite. Modern wood and graphite pencils were invented in 1795 by Nicholas-Jacques Conté for the armies of Napoleon.
What is the meaning of the word minuscule?
Tiny. The word derives from the Latin minusculus, meaning “rather small.