Broadway
Which musical, based on Victor Hugo’s novel, features the song “I Dreamed a Dream” and tells the story of ex-convict Jean Valjean?
Les Misérables
What is the name of the sensory cells in the nose responsible for detecting odors and sending signals to the brain?
Olfactory receptor neurons
In what year did Iowa become the 29th state admitted to the United States?
1846
Which genre, originating in the African American communities of New Orleans in the late 19th century, is characterized by improvisation and swing rhythms?
Jazz
What was the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in the United States in 1995?
Between $1.00 and $1.30
Which groundbreaking musical chronicles the life of an American Founding Father using hip-hop and rap?
Hamilton
Which animal is known for having an extraordinary sense of smell, with over 300 million olfactory receptors compared to about 6 million in humans?
Dog
Which Iowa-born author wrote the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “The Bridges of Madison County”?
Robert James Waller
What genre emerged in the 1970s in the United Kingdom, known for its fast-paced rhythms, rebellious attitude, and bands like Ramones and The Clash?
Punk Rock
What was the cost of a new hardcover book on average in 1992?
Between $15 and $20
In which musical does a teenage girl named Tracy Turnblad fight for racial integration on a popular dance TV show in 1960s Baltimore?
Hairspray
The structure inside the human nose that helps warm and humidify incoming air before it reaches the lungs is called what?
Nasal conchae (or turbinates)
Which Iowa town is known as the “Field of Dreams” location, where the iconic baseball movie was filmed?
Dyersville
Which genre combines elements of gospel and jazz and played a crucial role in the development of rock and roll in the 1950s?
Rhythm and Blues (R&B)
How much did a new VHS tape cost approximately in 1990?
Between $20 and $25
What is the title of the musical about a 19th-century barber who seeks revenge in London?
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
What is the name of the medical condition characterized by a permanent loss or impairment of the sense of smell?
Anosmia
Which large river runs through the center of Iowa and is a major tributary to the Mississippi River?
Des Moines River
Originating in Jamaica in the late 1960s, which genre is known for its offbeat rhythms, socially conscious lyrics, and artists like Bob Marley?
Reggae
What was the average price of a movie ticket in the U.S. in 1998?
Between $4.00 and $5.00
Which musical, set in a dystopian future where books are banned, features the protagonist Montag and includes songs like “Burn” and “The Hearth and the Salamander”?
Fahrenheit 451
Which marine animal uses its highly sensitive nose-like structure called the rostrum to detect electrical signals emitted by prey?
Paddlefish
Which Iowa-born Nobel Prize-winning scientist is famous for his work on plant genetics and the Green Revolution?
Norman Borlaug
What genre blends electronic music with heavy metal, featuring aggressive beats and distorted synthesizers?
Industrial
What did a Big Mac cost at McDonald’s in the United States in 1997?
Between $2.00 and $2.50