1995
Which 1995 Pixar film was the first-ever feature-length movie animated entirely using computer-generated imagery (CGI)?
A) Antz
B) A Bug's Life
C) Toy Story
D) James and the Giant Peach
Toy Story
When he was 3 years old, what movie did Raymond watch and bust his head spinning around during a scene.
A. Anastasia
B. A Bug's Life
C. Antz
D. Child's Play
Anastasia
6
Which ancient civilization is credited with originating the tradition of placing glowing candles on round cakes to honor a lunar deity?
A) Ancient Romans
B) Ancient Greeks
C) Ancient Egyptians
D) Ancient Babylonians
Ancient Greeks
On October 3, 1995, (13 days before I was born) an estimated 100 million people tuned in to watch the televised verdict of which famous celebrity murder trial?
The O.J. Simpson trial
What time was Raymond born on 10/16/95
A. 7:37 AM
B. 7:38 AM
7:37 AM
On the periodic table of elements, what chemical element has the atomic number 31?
A) Gallium
B) Germanium
C) Zinc
D) Scandium
A) Gallium
In South Korea, what traditional dish is routinely eaten on one’s birthday to honor the mother who gave birth and to bring good luck?
A) Tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes)
B) Kimchi-jjigae (kimchi stew)
C) Bibimbap (mixed rice bowl)
D) Miyeok-guk (seaweed soup)
D) Miyeok-guk (seaweed soup)
Microsoft famously launched Windows 95 in August 1995, using which classic rock song as its promotional theme?
A) Born to Be Wild by Steppenwolf
B) Revolution by The Beatles
C) Don't Stop Me Now by Queen
D) Start Me Up by The Rolling Stones
D) Start Me Up by The Rolling Stones
Raymond confesses that this 90's R&B singer helped Raymond learn to spell his name in kindergarten
Usher Raymond
How is the number 31 written in standard Roman numerals?
A) XXXI
B) XXIX
C) XXXVI
D) XXXIV
XXXI
In a randomly assembled group of how many people is there more than a 50% chance that at least two people share the exact same birthday (month and day)?
A) 23 people
B) 50 people
C) 183 people
D) 366 people
23
Which online marketplace and auction site was founded by Pierre Omidyar in September 1995, originally launched under the name "AuctionWeb"?
eBay
Raymond was afraid to watch the Lion King because he thought that Africa would pop out of the TV. It was because he watched this 90's film starring Robin Williams and Kirstin Dunst
Jumanji
Which NBA Hall of Fame sharpshooter wore the jersey number 31 for his entire 18-season career with the Indiana Pacers?
Reggie Miller
The melody for the world-famous song "Happy Birthday to You" originally started in 1893 as a kindergarten greeting song called what?
A) "Welcome Little Sunshine"
B) "Rise and Shine, Children"
C) "Good Morning to All"
D) "Happy Day to You"
"Good Morning to All"
The Dayton Accords were negotiated and initialed in late 1995, bringing a formal peace agreement to the war in which European region?
A) Bosnia and Herzegovina
B) Chechnya
C) Northern Ireland
D) Cyprus
A) Bosnia and Herzegovina
What kind of room did Raymond have from Kindergarten to 4th grade.
A. 101 dalmations
B. Pokemon
C. Barney and Friends
D. Outer Space
Pokemon
Why did the ice cream chain Baskin-Robbins famously feature the number "31" in its logo for decades?
A) They originally launched with 31 distinct store locations across California.
B) So customers could try a different flavor for every day of the month.
C) A single scoop of ice cream originally cost 31 cents when they opened.
D) The company was officially incorporated on March 1st (3/1).
So customers could try a different flavor for every day of the month!
Statistically speaking, what are the rough odds of a person being born on a leap day (February 29)?
A) About 1 in 365
B) About 1 in 1,461
C) About 1 in 1,000
D) About 1 in 10,000
About 1 in 1,461
In August 1995, Michael Jackson achieved a historic Billboard Hot 100 milestone when which single debuted directly at number one?
A) Scream
B) Earth Song
C) You Are Not Alone
D) Blood on the Dance Floor
C) You Are Not Alone
Which country was the 1st country that Raymond visited in his life? Hint: It was in the Carribbean
Jamaica
Gallium (atomic number 31) has a famously low melting point of about 29.76 °C (85.57 °F). What notable physical quirk does this cause?
A) It spontaneously catches fire when exposed to tap water.
B) It sublimates directly into a bright purple gas at room temperature.
C) It floats on liquid mercury due to high surface tension.
D) It can melt right in the palm of a human hand.
D) It can melt right in the palm of a human hand.
In traditional Vietnamese culture, how do people traditionally age up instead of strictly celebrating individual calendar birthdays on the exact day they were born?
A) On the summer solstice
B) On their first full moon of the year
C) On the autumn equinox
D) Everyone ages up collectively during the Tết (Lunar New Year) festival
Everyone ages up collectively during the Tết (Lunar New Year) festival
South Africa captured the world's attention by winning the 1995 Rugby World Cup on home soil, an inspiring moment led by Francois Pienaar and Nelson Mandela. Which country did they defeat in the final?
A) Australia
B) England
C) France
D) New Zealand
D) New Zealand
What was Raymond's 1st ever pet?
A. Cat
B. Dog
C. Fish from Walmart
D. A bird
Fish
Which of the following calendar months has 30 days rather than 31?
A) January
B) April
C) August
D) December
April
According to Guinness World Records, who holds the record for the oldest fully verified human lifespan in history, living to the age of 122 years and 164 days?
A) Jeanne Calment
B) Sarah Knauss
C) Kane Tanaka
D) Lucile Randon
Jeanne Calment
Released in North America on September 9, 1995, Sony's original PlayStation launched with an introductory retail price that dramatically shook up the video game industry. What was that landmark U.S. launch price?
A) $199
B) $299
C) $399
D) $349
B) $299
Raymond shared a room with his sister up until what age?
A. 9 (2005)
B. 10 (2006)
C. 8 (2004)
D. 7 (2003)
10
The number 31 is a special type of prime number that can be expressed in the form \(2^n - 1\). What is this specific class of prime numbers called?
A) Fermat prime
B) Sophie Germain prime
C) Mersenne prime
D) Woodall prime
Mersenne prime
In the United States, statistical analyses of birth records reveal that which window of the year consistently contains the most common individual birthdates?
A) Late December to early January
B) Mid-April to early May
C) Late August to mid-September
D) Late July
Late August to mid-September
Which single spent three weeks at number one and earned the title of the overall Billboard Year-End number-one single for 1995?
A) Waterfalls by TLC
B) Creep by TLC
C) Gangsta's Paradise by Coolio and LV
D) One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men
C) Gangsta's Paradise by Coolio and LV
Which Harry Potter book is Raymond's favorite?
1. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (1997)
2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (1998)
3. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (1999)
4. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2000)
5. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2003)
6. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2005)
7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (2007)
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (his favorite movie is Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban)
The international direct dialing (IDD) telephone country calling code +31 is assigned to which European nation?
A) Belgium
B) Switzerland
C) Austria
D) Netherlands
Netherlands
In many Latin American cultures, a grand milestone birthday celebration traditionally held for a young woman when she turns 15 is known as a:
A) Bat Mitzvah
B) Quinceañera
C) Majoridad
D) Fiesta de Gala
Quinceañera