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In which TV show can you find Mary Richards?
"The Mary Tyler Moore Show"
100
What is the slowest animal on land?
The three-toed sloth
100
What instrument does Stevie Wonder play?
The piano
100
What was the name of the first novel that was ever written using a typewriter?
The first novel known to be written on a typewriter was The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, by Mark Twain. Twain famously embraced new technology and used a Remington typewriter for his manuscript in the 1870s
100
In what year did yellow become the official color of American school buses?
1939. This standardization was a result of a conference organized by Frank W. Cyr, where transportation officials, educators, and paint experts established 44 national standards for school buses, including the iconic "National School Bus Glossy Yellow". The color was chosen for its high visibility in various lighting conditions and its ability to stand out against the black lettering on the buses, enhancing student safety
100
What three crops, when planted together, are known as the “Three Sisters?”
Corn, beans, and squash
200
Which series opening theme begins with the lyrics "Movin' on up"?
The Jeffersons
200
What are baby kangaroos called?
Joeys
200
Who performed the famous song and dance in Singing in the Rain?
Gene Kelly
200
Each day, Hasbro prints more money for Monopoly than the United States Treasury prints for the entire country. Is this true or false?
While it's true that Hasbro prints a large amount of Monopoly money annually, the statement that they print more each day than the U.S. Treasury prints in a year is incorrect. Hasbro prints roughly $30 billion in Monopoly money per year. In comparison, the U.S. Federal Reserve typically prints between $300 million to $400 million in actual currency each year
200
What is the most popular color of Crayola crayon?
Blue. Both in Crayola's 1993 and 2000 censuses, blue consistently topped the list of favorite colors
200
In Major League Baseball, how far is it from the pitcher’s mound to home plate?
60 feet 6 inches
300
In which 70s TV show can you find Arthur Fonzarelli?
"Happy Days"
300
What does the bat use to navigate and locate its prey?
Echolocation. It sends out a series of high-frequency sound waves that humans can’t hear
300
What song recorded to benefit the charity U.S.A. for Africa was performed by a chorus of 46 famous musicians including Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Kenny Rogers, Cyndi Lauper, Willie Nelson, Tina Turner and the Pointer Sisters?
We Are the World
300
Who landed at 17 Cherry Tree Lane in a well-known and loved Walt Disney movie from 1964?
Mary Poppins
300
Each graphite pencil has enough graphite to draw a line how many miles long?
35 miles long. This is a rough estimate and can vary based on factors like the pencil's hardness, the surface it's used on, and how much pressure is applied
300
Who said, “Well done is better than well said?”
This phrase is commonly attributed to Benjamin Franklin
400
Which series followed a family of seven children and their widowed mother living on a Virginia farm during the Great Depression?
The Waltons
400
What is a female elephant called?
A female elephant is called a cow. Male elephants are called bulls, and baby elephants are called calves.
400
In their famous dancing duo, who was Fred Astaire’s partner?
Ginger Rogers
400
Who played the role of Norman Bates the 1960 horror movie Psycho?
Anthony Perkins
400
When were erasers added to pencils?
March 30, 1858, when Hymen Lipman of Philadelphia patented the design according to the Pennsylvania Center for the Book. He embedded a rubber eraser into the end of a wood-cased pencil. While the patent was later invalidated because it was deemed a combination of two existing items rather than a new invention, it marked a significant milestone in pencil design.
400
What is the most populated U.S. state?
California, with a population of nearly 40 million residents. It accounts for approximately 12% of the total US population
500
In Starsky & Hutch, what color was the detectives' signature car with a white vector stripe?
Red
500
What is a female tiger called?
A tigress
500
Whose heart went on and on (and on) to dominate 1997’s charts — and sink Titanic-level emotions?
Celine Dion
500
Who first recorded “I Can’t Help It If I’m Still in Love with You” in 1951?
Hank Williams Sr.
500
In what country is the largest school in the world located?
City Montessori School, is located in India, specifically in the city of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It holds the Guinness World Record for the largest number of students enrolled in a single school.
500
What country makes the most wine, Italy, France, or the United States?
Italy produces the most wine, followed by France, and then the United States. In 2022, Italy produced approximately 50.3 million hectoliters of wine, according to The Italian On Tour. France produced 46.6 million hectoliters, and the United States produced 22.8 million hectoliters
600
Which actress portrayed Wonder Woman in the 1970s TV series?
Lynda Carter
600
What is a male swan called?
A male swan is called a cob. The female swan is called a pen, and their young are called cygnets.
600
Where was the singer Israel Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole, popularly known as Iz, from?
Hawaii
600
What TV star of the series 77 Sunset Strip sang “Kookie, Kookie, Lend Me Your Comb”?
Edd “Kookie” Burns
600
Where is the United States’ oldest public school located?
The Boston Latin School, established in 1635, is the oldest public school in the United States. It is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The school was initially established to offer free education to boys, preparing them for higher education at Harvard University, according to the Boston Latin School
600
In basketball, when you dribble the ball with both hands, what is it called?
Double dribble
700
Good Times was a spinoff of which other 1970s sitcom?
Maude
700
What is the color of a polar bear’s skin?
Black. The black color can better absorb the sun’s warm rays, helping polar bears stay warm more easily in freezing temperatures.
700
Which Godfather of Soul begged, pleaded, and please please pleased his way into music history in 1956?
James Brown.
His debut recording, the soulful ballad "Please, Please, Please," was released as a single by Federal Records in 1956 and became a hit, reaching number 5 on the R&B charts. The song, co-written by Brown and Johnny Terry, became his signature song and remains widely recognized.
700
Which world leader introduced the 'great leap forward' program?
Mao Zedong, the chairman of the Chinese Communist Party. It was a Chinese campaign launched in 1958 with the goal of rapidly industrializing and collectivizing agriculture. However, the program ultimately led to widespread famine and economic disaster.
700
In what country are all students age six and up taught Chess as a part of their curriculum?
In Armenia, all students aged six and up are taught chess as part of their mandatory school curriculum. This makes Armenia the first and only country to implement chess as a required subject for this age group. The program was introduced to foster critical thinking, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.
700
Which famous song sung by Doris Day was introduced in the 1956 Hitchcock thriller, The Man Who Knew Too Much?
Que Sera Sera
800
This TV series starred David Carradine as a Shaolin monk wandering the American Old West
Kung Fu
800
What is the smartest farm animal?
Pigs are widely considered the smartest farm animal. They demonstrate impressive problem-solving skills, can be trained to perform tricks, and exhibit empathy, a trait not commonly associated with farm animals. Studies have shown that pigs can even outsmart dogs in certain cognitive tasks.
800
This duo sang “Hey Paula” in 1962 — and no, it wasn’t about Abdul. Who were they?
Paul & Paula
800
Which soccer player, who was a star for twenty years, helped Brazil win their first World Cup?
Pelé, a legendary Brazilian soccer player, helped Brazil win its first World Cup in 1958. He was a star for two decades, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. Pelé played a pivotal role in Brazil's victory in 1958, scoring two goals in the final match against Sweden.
800
In what country did the tradition of giving apples to teachers originate?
Denmark and Sweden during the 18th and 19th centuries. In these countries, it was common for poor families to give teachers baskets of apples and other food as payment for their children's education, as teachers were often underpaid. This practice extended to the United States as well, particularly in rural areas where teachers relied on food and lodging from the community.
800
Which smoky-voiced singer sang Too Young in 1951?
Nat King Cole