Music
Which famous singer wrote Mott the Hoople's hit All the Young Dudes?
David Bowie
What is the largest game bird in North America?
The wild turkey. These birds can weigh around 20 pounds and have a wingspan of up to five feet.
What kind of fungus has a poisonous variety called “death cap”?
Mushroom. Death caps are found throughout Europe. This variety looks very similar to nonpoisonous varieties (Caesar mushroom and straw mushrooms) and is sometimes accidentally consumed.
Which is a better hand in poker: a flush or a straight?
Flush. A flush (all cards of the same suit) beats a straight (a set of consecutive cards) every time. A royal flush (ace, king, queen, jack, 10 of the same suit) is the highest hand in the game of poker.
In addition to her acting career and fitness tapes, Jane Fonda is known for her work in social activism, including women’s issues, human rights, and this cause, centered around the effects of Earth’s warming.
What is climate change? Fonda founded the Jane Fonda Climate PAC in 2022 to elect more climate champions at the state and local level.
Who won a 1978 Grammy for Best Country Vocal Performance, Female for You Come Again?
Dolly Parton
Are chickens flightless birds?
No. They can fly a short distance, enough to soar over a fence or make it into a tree’s lower branches
What is the function of white blood cells?
To protect the human body from infectious diseases and foreign bodies. An elevated white blood cell count means that the body is fighting an infection.
What element has the chemical symbol K
Potassium. K comes from the Latin word kalium.
This type of power lost popularity in the 1970s and ’80s due to accidents like the one at Three Mile Island.
What is nuclear power? Following the Chernobyl incident a few years later, many cities moved away from this power source
What's the name of Gloria Gaynor's 1979 disco anthem
I Will Survive
What is the term for a juvenile turkey?
A poult. Turkey poults hatch fully feathered and with open eyes.
What country was formed when Tanganyika and Zanzibar were united?
Tanzania. The East African country was born in 1964.
What is the largest cat species in the world?
Tiger. Tigers can grow as large as 11 feet and weigh up to 675 pounds.
In 1999, Disneyland debuted a ride devoted to this red shirt–wearing “bear of very little brain.”
Who is Winnie the Pooh? The ride replaced Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, recognizing the growing popularity of Winnie the Pooh during the 1990s
Which soul singing diva won a Best Soul Gospel Performance Grammy 1972 for Amazing Grace?
Aretha Franklin
During which decade was the popular “Chicken Dance” introduced?
The 1980s. The dance was originally called the “Duck Dance,” but performers had only a chicken costume, so it became the Chicken Dance instead!
What does CFO stand for?
Chief financial officer. The CFO manages the financial operations of a company.
What type of bird is mentioned in the song “Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah”?
Bluebird. “Mr. Bluebird on my shoulder” is the line. The song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1947.
This Pennsylvania theme park opened in 1980, with beloved characters like Big Bird and Cookie Monster making appearances.
What is Sesame Place? On opening day, admission was only $3.95 per person!
Which glam rock band’s hits include Hot Love and Bang a Gong (Get It On)?
A. T. Rex
Will a fresh chicken egg sink or float?
Sink. Stale eggs float, making this a good freshness test for store-bought eggs.
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What is the name of Sherlock Holmes’ faithful sidekick?
Dr. Watson. Dr. Watson is frequently the first-person narrator in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s stories
What actress was married to Clark Gable when she died in a plane crash in 1942?
Carole Lombard. Lombard and her mother were flying to California from their home state of Indiana following a war bond rally
In 1985, the New York Stock Exchange welcomed a visit by this then-president.
Who is Ronald Reagan? This was the first visit to the NYSE by a sitting president; he rang the bell to open trading on March 28, 1985