Movies
For what movie did Tom Hanks score his first Academy Award nomination?
Big
What American city is the Golden Gate Bridge located in?
San Francisco
How many calories are there in a Burger King Whopper (sandwich only): 330, 630 or 930?
The book "The Martian Chronicles" was written by whom?
Ray Bradbury
What’s the diameter of a basketball hoop in inches?
18 inches
What’s the name of the skyscraper in Die Hard?
Nakatomi Plaza
What U.S. state is home to no documented poisonous snakes?
Alaska
Which drink, now a popular fast food, typically contained both eggs and whiskey when it originated in the late 1800s?
The milkshake
This humorous poet wrote of silly characters in fantastical situations with nonsensical words and created his own drawings. Who is it?
Shel Silverstein
What does NBA stand for?
National Basketball Association.
What was the first feature-length animated movie ever released?
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
What planet is closest to Earth?
Venus
The words “chocolate”, “chilli” and “avocado” derive from the language of which ancient people?
The Aztecs
The book "The Time Machine" was written by whom?
H. G. Wells
In meters, how big is an Olympic-sized swimming pool?
50 meters long and 25 meters wide.
What flavor of Pop Tarts does Buddy the Elf use in his spaghetti in Elf?
Chocolate
What country first used tinsel as a holiday tree decoration?
Germany
n the traditional nursey rhyme, what is healthy about Jack Spratt’s diet?
He ate no fat
This children's author's real name was Theodore Geisel and he created the Lorax and the Grinch.
Dr. Seuss
What type of race is the Tour de France?
Bicycle race.
What pop vocal group performs at the wedding in Bridesmaids?
Wilson Phillips
Which continent is Cambodia located in?
Asia
What is the French term used to describe mixed raw vegetables, often served with a dipping sauce?
Crudités
Vampires and witches are among this contemporary writer's popular characters with settings often in the city of New Orleans.
Anne Rice
What is the only sport to be played on the moon?
A round of golf.