General Knowledge
Boiling Point of Water
100 C & 212 F
This massive, frozen landmass at the bottom of the world is home to the South Pole and has no permanent human residents.
Antarctica
This major 19th-century war pitted the Northern Union states against the Southern Confederate states over issues of slavery and states' rights.
Civil War
This dynamic quarterback is the only player in NFL history to win the league MVP award and a Super Bowl in the exact same season multiple times before turning 28.
Patrick Mahomes
Released in 1975 and directed by a young Steven Spielberg, this terrifying blockbuster about a man-eating great white shark effectively invented the concept of the "summer blockbuster.
Jaws
Which planet in our solar system is famously known as the Red Planet?
Mars
This European country is famously shaped like a giant boot kicking a ball into the Mediterranean Sea.
Italy
This historic 1803 land deal with France instantly doubled the size of the United States, purchasing a massive tract of land west of the Mississippi River for $15 million.
Louisiana Purchase
Only two players in NBA history have won the league MVP award while playing for a team that finished with a losing record, name 1
Moses Malone/Bob Pettit
Instantly recognizable for its distinct interlocking "CC" logo, this historic French luxury fashion house was founded in Paris in 1910 and revolutionized women's fashion with the introduction of the "Little Black Dress."
Chanel
What is the chemical symbol for gold on the periodic table?
AU
This is the only country in the world that occupies an entire continent all by itself.
George Washington was the first U.S. president, but this prominent Founding Father and first Secretary of the Treasury is famously pictured on the front of the $10 bill.
Alexander Hamilton
Known as "The Iron Man of football," this legendary Minnesota Vikings defensive end holds the absolute NFL record for the most consecutive regular-season games started by a non-kicker at 282 games.
Alan Paige
Originally invented in 19th-century Italy, this highly popular, layered espresso coffee dessert gets its name from an Italian phrase that literally translates to "pick me up."
Tiramisu
On a standard W-2 tax form or paycheck, the abbreviation "FICA" represents taxes taken out to fund these two specific government programs for retirees and the disabled.
Social Security and Medicare
To visit the absolute lowest point of land on Earth not covered by ocean, you would have to travel to the shores of this hyper-saline lake bordered by Jordan, Israel, and the West Bank.
Dead Sea
Following the pivotal American victory at the Battle of Saratoga, this European superpower formally signed a military alliance with the United States in 1778, providing critical naval support.
France
One of the most chaotic storylines of the decade occurred in April 2024 when Ryan Garcia scored three knockdowns to secure a stunning upset victory over Devin Haney. The celebration was short-lived, as the official result was soon overturned to a No Contest after Garcia tested positive for this specific banned performance-enhancing substance.
Ostarine
Long before it became the undisputed king of home video game consoles, this Japanese tech giant was originally founded in 1889 as a humble company that manufactured handcrafted playing cards.
Nintendo
When looking at sunscreen bottles, the "SPF" rating only protects your skin against UVB rays; you need a sunscreen explicitly labeled with this phrase to protect against deeply penetrating UVA rays as well.
What is "Broad Spectrum"
This sprawling city is the most populous metropolitan area in the world, serving as the capital of its East Asian nation and famously sitting in the shadow of Mount Fuji.
Prompted by the high cost of the French and Indian War, this 1765 act passed by the British Parliament was the first internal tax levied directly on American colonists, sparking the cry "no taxation without representation."
Stamp Act
he 2011 Rookie of the Year awards saw a rare feat where the winners in both leagues were pitchers. Name both
Craig Krimbel & Jeremy Hellickson
One of the most famous pieces of corporate iconography on Earth, the Nike "Swoosh" logo was famously designed in 1971 by Portland State graphic design student Carolyn Davidson. For her historic contribution to the brand, the company's co-founder Phil Knight originally paid her this exact, double-digit dollar amount.
$35