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In the comics, Robin is the sidekick to what superhero?
Batman.
The Notre Dame Basilica is a historic Canadian church found in what Quebec city?
Montreal.
What is the English translation of the Latin phrase per diem?
“Per day.”
True or false? Tomatoes were originally cultivated in the Mediterranean.
False. Although commonly used in Italian cooking, tomatoes are native to South America, most likely originating near Ecuador around 80,000 years ago.
The Persistence of Memory, Cabaret Scene, and Swans Reflecting Elephants are paintings by what surrealist artist?
Dalí. Salvador Dalí
What nation hosted the Summer Olympics in 2020?
Japan.
How many bones does a great white shark have: none, 213, or 72?
None. Great whites, like all sharks, have cartilage rather than bones.
What company has used slogans like “Mmm Mmm Good” and “Soup Is Good Food”?
Campbell’s Soup.
What is the name of the musician that turned 80 this week? Hint: Mick Jagger, Bruce Springsteen or Billy Joel
Mick Jagger.
What is the capital city of Austria?
Vienna.
What weather phenomenon is a funnel of quickly spinning air (up to 250 mph)?
A tornado.
Ray Kroc is one of the founders of what fast food chain that started in California?
McDonald’s.
What popular kids’ show did Buffalo Bob Smith host in the ’40s and ’50s, along with his puppet sidekick?
The Howdy Doody Show.
What inland region of Australia is sparsely populated, with less than five percent of the nation’s people residing there?
The Outback.
What “W” clothes washer company was founded in 1911 as the Upton Machine Company?
Whirlpool.
This is a very juicy large fruit with a green rind.
What is watermelon?
Ansel Adams is best known for his work in what profession: carpentry, photography, or architecture?
Photography.
What is the oldest and deepest lake in the world: Lake Superior, Lake Titicaca, or Lake Baikal?
Lake Baikal. This Siberian lake contains 20 percent of the world’s total unfrozen fresh water.
What is the largest bird species?
The ostrich.
This type of clay oven is used for cooking Indian food.
What is a tandoori? Food is cooked over charcoal in the tandoori. Meat is marinated before it is cooked over intense temperatures approaching 500 degrees Fahrenheit.