Books & Things
What was the name of the first novel that was ever written using a typewriter?
“Tom Sawyer”
"I was born one mornin', it was drizzlin' rain Fightin' and trouble are my middle name" Name the artist.
Tennessee Ernie Ford
In the 1954 film "Rear Window", what was James Stewart's profession?
A photographer
What is the name of the new New York City subway line that is scheduled to open in 2025?
Second Avenue Subway
In what country did the first Starbucks open outside of North America?
Japan
Oakland, California features a neighborhood named after what author of "The Call of the Wild," who often frequented the area?
Jack London
"I play the game but to my real shame You've left me to dream on my own" Name the song.
The Great Pretender
In this 1934 film an 18 year old ship's mate is accused of smuggling a secret letter from Napoleon, and is imprisoned in the Chateau d'If. Years later he escapes to revenge himself on his accusers.
The Count Of Monte Cristo
known as the CEO of Tesla?
Elon Musk
What is the tiny piece at the end of a shoelace called?
An aglet
Named after a London railway station, what fictional literary bear was originally a stowaway from "Darkest Peru?"
Paddington Bear
What was the stage name of the musician born as Ernest Evans?
Chubby Checker
In which romantic drama does British agent Ainsley J. Fothergill rescue Countess Alexandra Vladinoff from Russia, during the 1917 revolution?
Knight Without Armour
Which US state hosted the "International Snow Sculpture Championships" in January 2025?
Colorado
Which company's slogan is “You're in good hands?”
Allstate
The Imagination Library is a free children's book gifting program started by what famous singer in 1995? The program started by offering a monthly book to each child in Sevier County, Tennessee regardless of family income.
Dolly Parton
What was the hit song by the one-hit wonder The Tokens?
The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Which 1945 western starring Gary Cooper, Ingrid Bergman and Flora Robson was about a gold-digger who meets a rich Texas gambler in 1875 New Orleans and follows him to upstate New York?
Saratoga Trunk
Which meteor shower was visible in January 2025, offering a spectacular display for stargazers?
Quadrantids
Originally, Amazon only sold what kind of product?
Books
In his obituary in 1991, the New York Times said "English was too skimpy for his rich imagination." and that "his meter was irresistible." Who is this children's author?
Dr. Seuss
What rock ‘n roll legend is known as The Boss, and what state does he famously hail from?
Bruce Springsteen, from New Jersey
Which 1948 film starring Pat O'Brien, Daryl Hickman and Charles Kember was about an Irish priest who shepherds streetwise newsboys in early 1900's St. Louis?
Fighting Father Dunne
What team defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX (2025) with a final score of 40-22.
Philadelphia Eagles
What was the name of the first successful artificial satellite, launched by the Soviet Union in 1957?
Sputnik 1