Trivial Pursuits
Pawns, bishops, and rooks are some of the pieces on this game’s board.
What is chess?
The object of the game is to take the opponent’s king. However, most players view the queen as the most valuable piece because of its versatility.
This is the most common cause of a tsunami.
What is an earthquake?
When a shallow, intense earthquake displaces the seafloor, it causes a tsunami.
When you’re hopelessly infatuated with someone, you are said to fall head over these in love with them.
What are heels?
In other words, you and your stomach flip over this person.
Cartier sold him a 69.42-carat diamond in 1968; he in turn gave it to then-wife Elizabeth Taylor.
Who was Richard Burton?
After their second divorce, Taylor sold the diamond in 1979 as a fundraiser to build a hospital.
Smoked meats, pretzels, and popcorn are known for this taste.
What is salty?
Adding a touch of salt can also bring out the sweetness in a recipe
Among many iconic roles, he has appeared as R. P. McMurphy in 1975’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.
Who is Jack Nicholson?
Nicholson has listed the role as one of his personal favorites, along with the title role in 1992’s Hoffa.
Origami is the art of this.
What is folding paper?
It’s a form of Japanese art, and the paper is folded in the shape of animals and inanimate objects. If you made a paper plane as a child, then you are familiar with the art form.
This is the most common eye color.
What is brown?
Around 10,000 years ago, everyone had brown eyes. People with different eye colors can be attributed to a single ancestor with a mutant gene.
This is a first-time romantic get-together with someone you haven’t met.
What is a blind date?
Mutual acquaintances like family or friends usually arrange these dates, and despite the misconception, they sometimes lead to long-term relationships.
This famous diamond was donated to the Smithsonian by Harry Winston, Inc. in 1958 and was exhibited at the Louvre in 1962.
What is the Hope Diamond?
In 1974, the diamond weighed in at 45.52 carats.
Grapefruit and lemon have this kind of taste.
What is sour?
Sour foods are said to be astringent, and they activate the body’s metabolism.
He plays the titular character Jim Rockford in The Rockford Files, appearing on the show from 1974–1980.
Who is James Garner?
His other notable roles include Hendley in 1963’s The Great Escape and the senior Noah in 2004’s The Notebook.
You can brew this alcoholic drink at home from hops.
What is beer?
The process takes around a month to complete and much longer if you grow your own hops, which take two years to mature.
This is the hottest planet in the solar system.
What is Venus?
Its dense atmosphere is responsible for the intense heat, which averages 842°F/450°C.
Make love, not this.
What is war?
This was the 1960s mantra during the Vietnam War, often accompanied by the peace sign.
This gem, sometimes called a “simulated diamond,” was first commercially produced in the 1970s.
What is cubic zirconia?
The gem was first marketed in 1976 after Soviet scientists discovered how to create the crystals.
Brussels sprouts, chicory, and kale are known for this taste.
What is bitter?
This taste enhances appetite and awakens digestive enzymes.
He plays Bill McKay in 1972’s The Candidate, Jeremiah Johnson in the eponymous 1972 movie, and Bob Woodward in 1976’s All the President’s Men.
Who is Robert Redford?
Redford’s contributions to film also include founding the Sundance Film Festival.
This is the name for a three-dimensional miniature scene with a painted background.
What is diorama?
Examples of dioramas include miniature war reenactments, circuses, Nativity scenes, and Christmas villages.
The Continental Divide runs through this mountain range.
What are the Rocky Mountains?
The Continental Divide is the point at which the river flows change from the Atlantic to the Pacific Oceans. Antarctica is the only continent without a divide.
This describes when you can see no faults with your significant other.
What is love is blind?
This stage is usually early in the relationship and often doesn’t last long.
This jewelry company introduced its quintessential open-heart pendants in the 1970s and began making the U.S. Open trophies in 1987.
What is Tiffany & Co.?
Charles Tiffany created the company in 1845, and the catalog became known as the “blue book.”
Honey, candy, and fudge all have this kind of taste.
What is sweet?
If you go too long without eating, your body will crave sweet or salty foods. So, before you reach for the candy bar, try a more substantial meal.
This actor has appeared as Dr. Steven Kiley on Marcus Welby, M.D. and George Lutz in 1979’s The Amityville Horror.
Who is James Brolin?
In addition to his acting credits, he is married to the talented Barbra Streisand.
It’s become popular to take aerial photos and record videos from these devices.
What are drones?
Today, you can find fully outfitted ones for under $100. However, for higher quality photos and longer range, they can cost thousands of dollars.
Don’t try to suppress a sneeze because you might burst this.
What is a blood vessel?
A suppressed sneeze can occasionally be very dangerous. It can pop a blood vessel in your head or neck, and on rare occasions they can cause facial nerve injuries.
When you still have feelings for a person even though the relationship ended a long time ago, you are said to carry this.
What is a torch?
The phrase to carry a torch first appeared in the 1920s. Some say it was inspired by certain sad love songs, also known as torch songs.
This style of bracelet named for a sport gained its name when Chris Evert wore one during a match and dropped it.
What is a tennis bracelet?
Evert’s inadvertent loss of her jewelry led to a search of the tennis court and made both sports and jewelry history.
The savory taste is called this.
What is umami?
It’s a Japanese term meaning “pleasant savory taste” and is found in entrees and other hearty foods. Umami is perceived all over the tongue, unlike the other tastes, which are associated with a specific region of the tongue.
Roles he brings to life include Jack Crabb in Little Big Man, Carl Bernstein in All the President’s Men, and Ted Kramer in Kramer vs. Kramer.
Who is Dustin Hoffman?
He holds a record for the greatest age span portrayed by a movie actor for playing Jack Crabb from ages 17 to 121.