History
What word was found carved into a tree on Roanoke Island in 1590?
Croatoan
Henry David Thoreau wrote about life in the woods in Massachusetts in what iconic 1854 work of nonfiction literature?
Walden
What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by oceans?
70.8%
What musician was deported from Japan in the 1980s for possession of marijuana?
Paul McCartney
Founded in Quebec, what is the French name of the private entertainment company which has sold over 100 million tickets for its unique blend of continuous live music and circus-like acrobatics?
Cirque du Soleil
What war ended in 1975?
The Vietnam War
James Joyce’s 1922 novel “Ulysses” follows Leopold Bloom, the hero of the tale who is from what country (as was Joyce)?
Ireland
What is the smallest ocean by area and volume?
Arctic Ocean
Rock band AC/DC actually originates from which country?
Australia
Introduced at the 1904 World’s Fair, what machine-spun sweet treat was invented by dentist William Morrison and candy maker John C. Wharton and was originally named “Fairy Floss”?
Cotton Candy
Who is the only US president to have been a former prisoner of war?
President Andrew Jackson
Two displaced migrant ranch workers are the dual protagonists of what 1937 novella with a title that starts with a preposition?
Of Mice and Men
What phenomenon causes the ocean surface to rise and fall due to the moon's gravity?
Tides
Which singer is a godmother to Elton John’s two sons?
Lady Gaga
What six-letter hairstyle is popularly associated with the semi-ironic phrase "business in front, party in the back"?
Mullet
Which two wives did Henry VIII have beheaded?
Anne Boleyn and Katherine Howard
Jack, Simon, Piggy, and Roger are four of the young characters that make up the cast in what 1954 novel?
Lord of the Flies
Which ocean current is known for influencing the climate of Europe?
Gulf Stream (Atlantic Ocean)
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is situated in what US State?
Ohio
According to a survey by Dance magazine, what Christmas-themed Tchaikovsky ballet accounts for nearly half the annual revenue of many dance companies?
The Nutcracker
Which organization was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1917?
The Red Cross
The title character of what Charlotte Brontë novel asks Mr. Rochester, "Do you think, because I am poor, obscure, plain, and little, I am soulless and heartless?"
Jane Eyre
Which ocean is sometimes considered an extension of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans?
Southern Ocean
What decade is the hit single “Love Shack” by the B-52s from?
80's
Created in 1952, what is the name of the Frosted Flakes mascot who enthusiastically says, "They're Gr-r-reat!"?
Tony the Tiger
Which seven U.S. states seceded and formed the original Confederacy during the U.S. Civil War?
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Texas
What author, famous for writing “The Outsiders” and “Rumble Fish,” set her 2004 novel, “Hawkes Harbor,” in Delaware?
S.E. Hinton
What tremendous three-word site off the coast of Queensland is the world’s largest coral system, composed of over 2,900 of its namesake items and 900 islands, spreading over 2,300 square kilometers? It was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981.
Great Barrier Reef
What was the title of the autobiography Diana Ross published in 1994?
Secrets Of A Sparrow
The Sentra, Altima, and Pathfinder are all car models made by what maker?
Nissan
Who was shot outside the Hilton Hotel in Washington on March 30th, 1981?
President Ronald Reagan
What New England-born poet was famously prolific, but having written nearly 1,800 poems had fewer than a dozen published during her lifetime? Famous poems include "Because I could not stop for Death" and "Tell all the truth but tell it slant."
Emily Dickinson
What British overseas territory is partially protected from severe hurricanes due to a surrounding coral reef but remains frequently associated with disasters due to an allegedly large number of unexplained aircraft disappearances?
Bermuda
Which Beatle had dyslexia?
John Lennon
What is the name for the narrow boat, typically human-operated, in the famous canals of Venice?
Gondola