Pop Stars
The largest-ever free concert was held by this English rocker, with an estimated 4.2 million people attending in Rio de Janeiro.
Who is Rod Stewart?
This mascot was the longtime mascot of the 90s retailer Toys R Us, with a name that matched the first letter of the animal he represents.
Who is Geoffrey?
Grapes
What were raisins?
"Did I do that?"
Who is Steve Urkel?
This road was supposed to be the southern boundary of UNC Chapel Hill.
What is South Road?
Olivia Benson is the world's second-richest cat, valued at $97 million. Her owner became a billionaire in 2023.
Who is Taylor Swift?
The final iconic Blockbuster location exists independently of the defunct LLC, located in which Pacific Northwest city and state?
Where is Bend, Oregon?
Yogurt
What was milk?
"Ugga-mugga!"
Who is Daniel Tiger?
North Carolina shares a border with four states. Virginia to the north, Tennessee to the west, and these two to the south.
What are South Carolina and Georgia?
Arguably the first modern pop star, Ol' Blue Eyes Frank Sinatra is also known by this decidedly corporate nickname.
What is the Chairman of the Board?
In the early 2000s, this retailer was the biggest direct competitor of Barnes and Noble, before the rise of e-readers and e-commerce.
What is Borders?
Croutons
What was bread?
"It's gonna be legen- wait for it -dary!"
Who is Barney Stinson?
DAILY DOUBLE
What is New Bern?
Eminem used his real name as the title for his Grammy-winning LP in 2001.
Who is Marshall Mathers?
This retailer was saved from collapse by the power of a reddit thread in 2021.
What is GameStop?
DAILY DOUBLE
What were cucumbers?
"That's what she said."
Who is Michael Scott?
Eastern North Carolina barbecue is characterized by a vinegar-based sauce, while this ingredient is more prominent in sauces from the west side of the state.
What is tomato sauce?
Originally a blonde, this early rock idol started dyeing his hair black to look like his idols Tony Curtis and Marlon Brando.
Who was Elvis Presley?
This retailer and its catalog was famously known for its at-home massage chairs and the iconic Razor scooter.
What is Sharper Image?
French Fries
What are potatoes?
"Sashay away."
Who is RuPaul?
There are four river basins contained entirely within North Carolina: the Cape Fear, the Neuse, the Tar-Pamlico, and this one.
What is the White Oak?