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Riddle me this
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Which U.S. president had to make a dramatic exit stage left in 1974 after the Watergate drama?
Richard Nixon, the 37th President of the United States, resigned in 1974 amid the Watergate scandal, which involved a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters and subsequent cover-up efforts by the Nixon administration. His resignation marked the first time a U.S. president had ever stepped down from office.
100
What does VHS stand for?
Video Home System
100
Which cult favorite 1990s TV show centered around tracking alien life?
X-Files
100
Only one holiday surpasses Halloween in annual consumer sales. What is it?
Christmas actually takes the cake
100
In this place people lie and people cry.
Here the people all ask why.
In this place, the people sleep and the people weep,
people’s solitude they keep.
What is this place?
Graveyard
200
Which groovy 70s accessory changes colors based on your vibes?
The mood ring, invented in the 1970s by Joshua Reynolds and Maris Ambats, became a popular fashion accessory due to its ability to change colors based on the wearer's body temperature. This thermochromic element was marketed as a way to reflect the wearer's emotional state, making it a trendy and intriguing item during the decade.
200
Who wrote the 1983 song ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun?’
Cyndi Lauper
200
What is the name of the company responsible for creating dinosaurs in Jurassic Park?
InGen
200
Who was the first First Lady to decorate the White House for Halloween?
Mamie Eisenhower in 1958.
200
I have a name, but it isn’t mine
You don’t think about me while in your prime
People cry when I’m in their sight
Others lie with me all day and night.
What am I?
Tombstone
300
Who broke the glass ceiling and took a seat at the U.S. Supreme Court bench in '79?
Sandra Day O'Connor was the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, taking her seat in 1981, not 1979. Nominated by President Ronald Reagan, O'Connor broke significant gender barriers in the judiciary and served as an Associate Justice until her retirement in 2006. Her appointment marked a historic moment in U.S. legal and social history.
300
What was the name of Bruce Springsteen’s 1984 album?
Born in the USA
300
What trading card game featuring adorable pocket monsters took off in the 1990s?
Pokemon
300
What phobia do you suffer from if you have an intense fear of Halloween?
Samhainophobia
300
You may see this hairy creature by the light of the moon.
You can start running but it will likely catch you soon.
You can hope for escape with the rising sun.
But you have a better chance with silver bullets and a gun.
What am I?
Werewolf
400
Which classic arcade game from '78 stars a chomping yellow hero dodging ghosts? 
Pac-Man, released in 1980 by Namco, became an iconic arcade game featuring a yellow, pie-shaped character navigating a maze while avoiding ghosts. It revolutionized the gaming industry with its unique gameplay and widespread appeal, becoming a cultural phenomenon.
400
What was the name of George Michael’s debut album?
Faith
400
Which popular animatronic talking toy with pointy ears and creepy eyes became a major craze?
Furby
400
Which classic horror movie features the line “They’re here…”?
Poltergeist (1982).
400
Each morning I appear to lie at your feet. All day I will follow no matter how fast you run, yet I nearly perish in the midday sun.
A shadow
500
Which friendly northern neighbor hosted the Summer Olympics back in '76?
The 1976 Summer Olympics were held in Montreal, Canada. This event marked the first time the Olympics were hosted by Canada, showcasing the country's ability to organize a major international sporting event.
500
What ancient Chinese toy was repopularized in the 80s?
The Hacky Sack
500
Which Disney animated movie became the first in history to be nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars?
Beauty and the Beast
500
Marvin's Favorite Halloween Movies
Childs' play, Hocus Pocus, Drag me to hell, It's a great pumpkin charlie brown, Don't look under the bed, halloween town, I know what you did last summer with (Brandy) and Scream 1 & 2
500
What has 13 hearts but no Organs
Deck of Cards