Music and Such
Which artist is known as the “Queen of Pop”?
Madonna
(Fun Fact: She’s sold over 300 million records worldwide.)
What animal can sleep for up to three years at a time?
a snail
(Fun Fact: During extreme weather conditions, some snails go into deep hibernation—aka estivation—that can last years.)
In Titanic, what does Jack yell while standing at the bow of the ship?
“I’m the king of the world!
Which Ancient Greek city-state was known for its military oriented society?
SPARTA
What handheld digital pet did kids obsessively feed and clean in the late '90s?
Tamagotchi
What artist’s real name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta?
Lady Gaga
(Fun Fact: Her stage name was inspired by the Queen song “Radio Ga Ga.”)
In ancient Rome, what unusual ingredient was commonly used in toothpaste?
urine
(Fun Fact: It was believed that the ammonia in urine helped whiten teeth.)
Who played the character Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
Robert Downey Jr.
What was the main form of government in Athens during its golden age?
Democracy
What animated TV show featured four boys—Stan, Kyle, Cartman, and Kenny—and premiered on Comedy Central in 1997?
South Park
What pop star played 27 different instruments on their debut album, For You, released in 1978?
Prince
True or false: There is a species of jellyfish that can essentially live forever.
TRUE
(Fun Fact: Turritopsis dohrnii can revert its cells back to an earlier stage and repeat its life cycle.)
In The Matrix, what color pill does Neo take to learn the truth?
the red pill
(Fun Fact: The blue pill would’ve returned him to his old life.)
Who is the author of the Iliad and the odyssey?
Homer
What popular computer game involved navigating a household while trying not to die from things like eating batteries or sticking forks in outlets?
The Oregon Trail
What record did Beyoncé break in 2023 at the Grammy Awards?
most Grammy wins by any artist in history
(Fun Fact: She broke the record with her 32nd Grammy.)
What everyday object kills more people per year than sharks?
a vending machine
(Fun Fact: Vending machines are responsible for around 13 deaths annually due to tipping over.)
What movie became the highest-grossing film of all time after its 2019 release?
Avengers: Endgame
Which God or goddess was the Parthenon temple dedicated to?
Athena
What late '80s sitcom featured a psychic teenager who could freeze time by touching her two index fingers together?
Out of This World
What was the first music video ever played on MTV?
Video Killed the Radio Star by The Buggles
(Fun Fact: It aired on August 1, 1981.)
What odd job did Pope Francis once hold before becoming a priest?
a nightclub bouncer
(Fun Fact: In his youth, Pope Francis worked as a bouncer in Buenos Aires.)
What director is known for making mind-bending blockbusters like Inception, Interstellar, and Tenet?
Christopher Nolan
What massive statue once stood in Rhodes and was considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world?
the Colossus of Rhodes
In Clueless, what phrase did Cher use when rejecting someone with zero social status?
“As if!”