State Mottos
Music 60's-70's
Bad MOM Jokes [requested]
Volcano [requested]
This and That
Famous Comedians [requested]
True / False
100
Which US state has no motto?
Trick question - All of the United States' 50 states have a state motto, as do the District of Columbia and 3 of its territories.
100
Which British Band Released the Groundbreaking Album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band in 1967?
The Beatles
100
Why is a computer so smart?
Because it listens to its motherboard.
100
What is the name of the ring of volcanoes that encircles the Pacific Ocean?
The Ring of Fire
100
How many slices of pizza are eaten in the United States every second?
a. 12 Slices b. 100 Slices
c. 350 Slices d. 900 Slices
C, 350 Slices of pizza every second. Or 100 acres of pizza a day!
100
This legendary comedian was given mainly to racial jokes. He starred with Gene Wilder in a 1980 movie about two innocent men doing time for bank robbery. Who is this? George Carlin Richard Pryor
Nick Nolte Eddie Murphy
Richard Pryor
100
Unfiltered water makes tea taste better. True False
True Researches discovered that chemical impurities in tap water, especially calcium carbonate, makes tea taste crisper and less bitter.
200
Si quaeris peninsulam amoenam circumspice / "If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you"
Michigan
200
Which Female Artist Sang “Piece of My Heart” and Became a Symbol of 60s Counterculture?
Janis Joplin
200
Why do Mothers have to have two visits to the optometrist?
Because they also have eyes in the back of their head.
200
Which volcano destroyed the Roman city of Pompeii in 79 CE
Mount Vesuvius
200
What animal hibernates the longest?
a. Bears b. Snail c. Koala d. Sloth
B, Snail. Snails can hibernate up to 3 years!
200
Which of these comedic dynamos started his career on a very popular 1970's sitcom as an alien from another planet? Robin Williams Andy Kaufman
Phil Hartman Michael McKean
Robin Williams
200
A Civil war General spied on the opposing side by cross dressing. True False
True Brigadier General Nathaniel Lyon successfully spied on a Confederate camp dress as a woman, complete with a bonnet and veil to hide is facial hair.
300
Live free or die
New Hampshire
300
Who Was Known as the “Queen of Soul”? [Sang Respect]
Aretha Franklin
300
Why did the queen go to the dentist?
She needed a crown.
300
What is the name of the volcanic eruption that produced the loudest sound ever recorded? [Hint:snap a whip]
Krakatoa
300
In the city of Gainesville in Georgia, what does the law prohibit being eaten with a fork?
a. Peach Cobbler b. Mac and Cheese
c. Fried Chicken d. Corn Bread
C, Fried Chicken. Gainesville made the law in 1961 as a way to promote the city as the ‘poultry capital of the world’.
300
This extremely funny lady had her own 1990s sitcom originally titled "These Friends Of Mine", which was changed to her first name. Her announcement that she was gay in April, 1997 caused ratings to go through the roof. Who is she? Reba McIntyre
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Ellen DeGeneres
Roseanne Barr
Ellen DeGeneres
300
The US military tried to segregate pubs in England during WWII. True False
True Bamber Bridge hosted American servicemen, and when the white officers demanded on pub be designated for black servicemen, the locals made all the town’s pub for “Black soldiers only” in protest.
400
Virtue, Liberty and Independence
Pennsylvania
400
Which Festival Is Famously Associated With the Phrase “Three Days of Peace & Music”? [Summer 1969]
Woodstock
400
Did you hear about the mom that told a bad chemistry joke?
She didn't get a reaction.
400
What is the name of the phenomenon where a volcanic eruption can cause global cooling?
Volcanic winter
400
Since WWII, British battle tanks include what beverage equipment?
a. Coca-Cola b. Tea
c. Coffee d. Pepsi
B, Tea. The British Army deigned special tea kettles to be installed its tanks.
400
This comedian was a regular on "In Living Color". He starred in a 1994 movie about two intellectually challenged friends, one more than the other. Who is this? Jim Carrey Jeff Daniels Jamie Foxx
David Alan Grier
Jim Carrey
400
Napoleon Was Extremely Short True False
False Historical records show he was around 5’6” or 5’7”, which was the average height for a Frenchman in the early years of the 19th century.
500
Friendship
Texas
500
Singer Nancy Sinatra is the daughter of which other famous singer and actor?
Frank Sinatra
500
What do pancakes and baseball have in common?
They both require a batter.
500
What is the name of the scientist who studies volcanoes?
Volcanologist
500
What alcoholic drink is made with juniper berries?
a. Gin b. Vodka
c. Rum d. Whiskey
A, Gin. While juniper berries are the primary flavor, gin is made with several botanical ingredients, including herbs, florals, and fruit.
500
This "Saturday Night Live" alumnus starred in a popular 1992 movie based on one of his "SNL" characters. He later starred in a trilogy about a mysterious British spy, and his evil nemesis. Who is this dynamic comedian? Mike Myers Will Farrell Dana Carvey Ben Stiller
Mike Myers
500
Vikings Wore Horned Helmets True False
False Archaeologists have never found any Viking helmets with horns.
600
Stella quarta decima fulgeat / "May the 14th star shine bright"
Vermont
600
In which American state was the singer Johnny Cash born?
Arkansas
600
Why wouldn't the pirate let his son go to the movies?
They were all rated arrrrr.
600
How fast does lava flow?
10 mph 3 mph 6 mph 1 mph
Lava can travel up to 6 mph, or about as fast as the average jogger. Usually, though, it’s much slower - about 1 foot every second.
600
The speed of a computer mouse is measured in what units?
a. Inches b. Centimeters
c. Mickeys d. Paws
C, Mickeys. It’s the unit of measurement for how many pixels and millimeters a mouse moves.
600
This obese former Saturday Night Live regular appeared in several 1990s movies, one in 1995 as a recent college graduate who just inherited his late father's business, and another in 1996 as a confused young man whose brother ran for state governor. Who was this comedy great? John Candy
Chris Farley Norm MacDonald David Spade
Chris Farley
600
The Salem Witch Trials Burned People at the Stake True False
False that never happened in Salem. In 1692, those convicted of witchcraft were hanged. The idea of witches being burned comes more from European history
700
Forward
Wisconsin
700
Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb formed which pop band that rose to prominence in the late 60s?
Bee Gees
700
Why do mamma cows wear bells?
Because their horns don't work.
700
About how many active volcanoes are there on Earth?
100 600 1200 1600
1600
700
Who is the most translated author of all time?
a. William Shakespeare c. Enid Blyton
b. Hans Christian Anderson d. Agatha Christie
D, Agatha Christie. The Queen of Crime has 7,233 translations to her name. 103 languages
Most translated authors: Agatha Christie; Jules Verne; Shakespeare; Enid Blyton; Barbara Cartland
700
This comedian was a regular on "Saturday Night Live". He made a string of movies since the 1990s, including one from 1996 about a washed-up hockey player turned golfer? Who is this comedy sensation?
Jon Stewart Kevin Nealon Rob Schneider
Adam Sandler
Adam Sandler
700
Paul Revere Rode Alone True False
False he wasn’t riding solo. Several other riders, including William Dawes and Samuel Prescott, were also warning people that British troops were on the move. And Sybil Ludington: A 16-Year-Old Revolutionary Hero Who Rode Twice As Far As Paul Revere