Entertainment
What TV show was hosted by Groucho Marx from 1950 to 1961?
You Bet Your Life. It was a quiz show with competitive questions interspersed with humorous conversation.
What is the name for a group of crows?
A murder. Other interesting terms for groups of birds include a parliament of owls and a trembling of finches.
How many elements are in the periodic table today: 118, 120, or 132?
118. Dmitri Mendeleev published the first version of the periodic table in 1869. His original chart had 63 elements.
The remains of which English monarch were found buried under a car park in 2012?
Richard III. The area is now a protected monument and is described as one of the most important sites in the nation’s history
What sporting event is held annually on Memorial Day in Indiana?
The Indianapolis 500. The race has been hosted since 1911, when it drew a crowd of 80,000
Vegemite, Bunnings, and Billabong are all brands from what country?
Australia. Vegemite has been made in Australia since 1923, and the company produces roughly 300,000 jars each year.
Which actor portraying James Bond wore a toupee in all of his appearances as the character?
Sean Connery. Connery stopped wearing the hairpiece after his final Bond film, leading to his now-iconic look.
What is the only continent where mosquitos are not found?
Antarctica. Although other European nations have mosquitoes, the country of Iceland also shares the distinction of being mosquito-free.
Which planet in the solar system is the coldest?
Uranus. The coldest temperature ever measured on the planet was a brisk –371°F/–224°C.
In which decade did Canada become a country: the 1860s, the 1890s, or the 1920s?
The 1860s. In 1867, the British North America Act created the Dominion of Canada, with the queen of England serving as head of state.
Where is the oldest baseball stadium located?
Boston. Fenway Park opened in 1912, making it the oldest MLB stadium
In what country would you find Mount Kilimanjaro?
Tanzania. It is a dormant volcano and the African continent’s highest peak, measuring 19,340 feet high (5,895 meters).
What actress stars in Casablanca, Spellbound, and Notorious?
Ingrid Bergman. She was nominated for seven Academy Awards over the course of her career and won three
What plant does the boll weevil destroy?
A cotton plant. The boll weevil is believed to have been introduced to the United States from Mexico in the late 1800s
What are the three layers of Earth?
The crust, mantle, and core. The core is further divided into the outer and inner core, with each having a set of unique characteristics.
The Catholic pope is also known as the bishop of what city?
Rome. He is also known as the vicar of Christ and the primate of Italy
Who was the first football player to be featured on a Wheaties box: Dizzy Dean, Benny Friedman, or Robert Kessler?
Benny Friedman. Friedman played eight seasons in the NFL in addition to his time as a college athlete.
What is used to flavor black licorice?
Licorice extract and anise. The process begins with creating a licorice paste that is then shaped and glazed.
What is Vivienne Westwood famous for?
Fashion designs. She and her partner Malcolm McLaren brought provocative punk and rock ’n’ roll clothing aesthetics into the mainstream.
Tulip bulbs were once exchanged as currency in what city of the Netherlands?
Holland. The demand for tulips there in the 1600s was so high that some prized bulbs could be worth more than a house.
Who was the ancient Greek god of the sun, music, poetry, medicine, and several other things?
Apollo. He was also the god of art, oracles, archery, plague, light, and knowledge.
Who was the first U.S. president to appear on television?
Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR). The backdrop to his appearance was the 1939 World’s Fair in New York.
What sports car company manufactures the 911?
Porsche. The Porsche automobile brand debuted the Type 356 in 1948, but Professor Ferdinand Porsche started designing his cars’ intricate parts as early as 1930.
When Amazon was founded, what was the only product the company sold?
Books. In 1994, Jeff Bezos founded the online bookstore, which is now the largest online retailer
What American author was born Samuel Clemens?
Mark Twain. His pen name was inspired by a steamboat term for 12 feet of water.
How many bones do great white sharks have?
None. Shark skeletons are comprised of cartilage, with the exception of their teeth, which are made of a core of dentine covered in enameloid.
Bronze is an alloy primarily made from which two elements?
Tin and copper. The earliest bronze artifacts were made around 4500 BC.
Who was the last tsar of Russia?
Nicholas II. He, his wife Alexandra, and their children were killed by the Bolsheviks.
In what country did the sport of curling originate?
Scotland. The sport dates back to the 16th century, and the first recorded game was played at Paisley Abbey between a monk and a relative of the abbott.
What does the French phrase Je t’aime mean in English?
“I love you.” The French language has several ways to say I love you, depending on to whom you are speaking.