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400

In 2021, an Apple II computer manual signed by what mock turtleneck enthusiast sold for almost $800,000 at auction?

Steve Jobs

400

What year did the Revolutionary War end?

1783

400

Retired in the 21st century, "it's finger lickin' good" had been the slogan for over 50 years for what restaurant chain? The slogan had been conceived by a franchise owner rather than an ad agency.

KFC

400

What musical artist performed at the 2015 Super Bowl halftime show with a "Firework" finale?

Katy Perry

400

What does the Phantom of the Opera begin with?

An auction of old theatrical memorabilia.


800

What company first introduced their Chromebook hardware in 2011? The product's low price point proved popular with teachers as a 2018 estimate indicated that over 60% of classroom mobile devices in the U.S. were Chromebooks.

Google

800

Who was the first European to land in North America?

Leif Erickson

800

Introduced in 1962, Sonny the Cuckoo Bird is the mascot for what chocolaty General Mills cereal brand?

Cocoa Puffs

800

Which artist, known for his 'Joy of Painting,' afro, and happy little clouds, drew inspiration from his time in Alaska while serving in the US Air Force? We're looking for first and last names.

Bob Ross

800

Which character sings “Luck Be a Lady” in Guys and Dolls?

Sky Masterson

1200

Since 2013, what technology company focused on payments has owned the popular smartphone cash transfer app Venmo?

Paypal

1200

What year was the Jamestown settlement established? 

In 1607

1200

Found on many types of sushi, nori is the Japanese name for the edible species in the red algae genus Pyropia. Frequently used in the format of dried sheets, what is the English term for this edible ingredient?

Seaweed

1200

At a price of more than $400 million, the most expensive painting ever sold at auction was "Salvator Mundi" which was painted around 1500 and purchased at auction in 2019. What artist painted this masterpiece?

Leonardo da Vinci

1200

What is the name of Annie’s dog in the musical Annie?

Sandy

1600

What Google software, debuting in 2016, offers vocal help to Google mobile and smart home device owners? This virtual helper’s name implies that its job is to help you reach your goals.

Google Assistant

1600

Who was the first president to be impeached?

Andrew Johnson

1600

Dramatically different from today's sweet fruit associated with summertime, what large fruit was cultivated for hundreds of years simply for hydration purposes rather than food?

Watermelon

1600

The namesake of a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, what Italian artist painted scenes from the Book of Genesis on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican?

Michelangelo

1600

What costume does the Phantom wear to the masquerade ball in The Phantom of the Opera?

The Red Death

2000

What palindromic technology uses radio waves to determine location information on objects? It was also the name of the Corporal played by Gary Burghoff on “M*A*S*H.

Radar

2000

Which branch of the military did President John F. Kennedy serve in?

JFK

2000

Spanakopita is a savory pastry typically filled with spinach and feta cheese filling. This makes sense, considering that "spanakopita" translates almost directly as "spinach pie" in its home country's language. What is this home country?

Greece

2000

Which American pop singer is the only solo female artist to have won three Grammy Awards for Album of the Year?

Taylor Swift

2000

Where are the Sharks from in West Side Story?

Puerto Rico