History
The Treaty of Paris (1783) officially ended the Revolutionary War. Which two American diplomats played a major role in negotiating the treaty alongside British representatives?
Ben Franklin and John Adams
Known for his incredible dunking ability and high-flying performances in the NBA, this Hall of Famer was nicknamed "The Human Highlight Film."
Dominique Williams
What fruit is known as "alligator pear"?
Avocado
In the 1990 holiday classic Home Alone, what city does Kevin McCallister’s family travel to, leaving him behind?
Paris
What is the short name Ribulose bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase, the enzyme that catalyzes the fixation of carbon Dioxide?
Rubisco
The Missouri Compromise (1820) helped to temporarily ease tensions over slavery. Which line was established as the dividing line between free and slave states, with one exception?
The 36 degree 30' parallel
This hockey legend, widely regarded as the greatest player of all time, earned the nickname "The Great One" for his record-breaking career in the NHL.
Wayne Gretzky
Which country is the world's largest producer of coffee beans?
Brazil
In How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), starring Jim Carrey, what is the name of the Grinch’s dog?
Max
In the process of acid-base titration, a substance known as a "buffer" resists changes in pH. What is the most common buffer system in human blood, responsible for maintaining pH homeostasis?
Bicarbonate buffer system
During the Progressive Era, the Clayton Antitrust Act of 1914 strengthened federal regulations on monopolies. Who was the president who signed this into law?
Woodrow Wilson
He is just know as Juice. Not Mr. Juice , not Sir Juice , just Juice
O.J. Simpson
What spice, often referred to as "red gold," is the most expensive in the world by weight?
Saffron
In It’s a Wonderful Life (1946), what act that occurs for an angel to get their wings?
A bell rings
What are: no mutation, no migration (gene flow), large population size, no natural selection and random mating of individuals the 5 parts of?
Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution (1964) gave the president broad powers to use military force in Vietnam. Which president signed it into law?
Lyndon Johnson
They could not stop Shaq in the paint. So teams devised a strategy that is famously know as......
Hack a Shaq
The tapioca plant, also known as cassava,which is used for tapioca and other desserts must be carefully prepared because it contains which extremely toxic poison?
Cyanide
In A Christmas Story (1983), Ralphie wants only one thing for Christmas: a Red Ryder BB gun. What is the famous line his mother always says when he asks for it?
You'll shoot your eye out
In organic chemistry, the reaction of a carboxylic acid and an alcohol in the presence of an acid catalyst forms an ester. This reaction is an example of which type of reaction?
This failed U.S.-backed invasion of Cuba in 1961, aimed at overthrowing Fidel Castro, became a major embarrassment for the Kennedy administration.
Bay of Pigs
This American tennis legend, known for his on-court tantrums and precision volleys, was nicknamed "Superbrat" by the British press.
John McEnro
What is the name of the fermented tea beverage that originated in Northeast China and has gained global popularity for its probiotic benefits?
Kimchi
In The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), which character is the "Pumpkin King" of Halloween Town?
Jack Skellington
In the process of gas chromatography, the retention time of a substance is determined by its interaction with the stationary phase. What principle governs the separation of compounds in gas chromatography?
differential adsorption or partitioning