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This talk show host owns almost 800 cars, runs a website about his garage, and has a regular column in Popular Mechanics

Jay Leno

100

The least popular month for wedding

January

Less than 5% of weddings occur in January

100

Although there is no longer an HQ office, in what Bay Area city was Houzz HQ located?

Palo Alto

100

Characterized by clean lines, organic forms, a lack of embellishment. Colors used are often earth tones or pops of primary colors

Mid-Century Modern

100

Pop star who is now "home and safe" after paramedics responded early Thursday to a fight between the pop star and her boyfriend at Chateau Marmont


Brittney Spears

200
This Roseanne show alum is the created of "The Talk"

Sara Gilbert

200

The largest wedding destination in the United States

Las Vegas

200
How did the name "Houzz" come about?

It's the combination of "house" and "buzz" and the web domain was available.

200

Nods to simple furnishings, natural textiles that are invitingly down-to-earth. Features often include sliding doors, wall paneling treatments and imperfect/patinaed finishes

Farmhouse

200

How much Trump was fined for violating the gag order in his "hush money" trial

$9,000

300

The longest-running talk show host

Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson aired for 30 seasons between October 1962 and May 1992.

300

While the shortest marriage on record, how long was Kim Kardashian married to Kris Humphries?

72 days

300

What team/department started the Houzz rubber ducky tradition?

300

Often seen in urban lofts and converted work spaces, it draws inspiration from factories and warehouses. Known for utilitarian furnishings and raw materials like brick, iron and concrete

Industrial

300

Name at least 2 US universities or colleges where there have been student protests this week

UCLA, USC, Columbia, Emory, George Washington University, City University of NY, Fordham University, University of WI/Madison, University of AZ/Tucson, University of TX/Dallas, Tulane, 

400

His eponymous late-night talk show debuted in 1989, was known for its audience's distinctive alternative to applause in chanting, "Woof, woof, woof!" while pumping their fists. 

The gesture was so well known that it appeared in films such as Pretty Woman

Arsenio Hall

400

The largest diamond mining company in the world

De Beers

A De Beers marketing campaign back in the 1930s not only convinced the world that diamonds are the ultimate symbol of love, but they also informed the public opinion that a diamond ring's cost should be directly proportional to salary, twice the monthly salary of the groom, making an engagement ring a status symbol.

400

The year that Houzz updated to our current logo

2018

You can see the original and current logos here:

https://www.logolounge.com/articles/houzz-remodels

400

This style can be cool and breezy or rich and warm, calling to mind sun-drenched land and sparkling water. Key elements include smooth expanses of cool white plaster, dark wood beams, rich textiles and intricate tilework.

Mediterranean

400
A 4.1 earthquake was centered in this southern California city on May 1st

Corona

500

His self-titled talk show series ran on NBC from 1962 to 1963; in first-run syndication from 1965 to 1969 and again from 1972 to 1986; and on CBS from 1969 to 1972. He also created one of the longest-running game shows, Jeopardy.

Merv Griffin

500

The longest marriage on record lasted how many years?

86 years

Zelmyra and Herbert Fisher were married on May 13, 1924. In 2008 they earned the longest marriage at 86 years and 290 days. Both passed away in 2011 and 2013 at 105 years old.

500

The number of localized Houzz sites

15

500

More than any other style, it embraces a sense of history, with heirloom-quality antiques, rich woods, plush rugs and pretty patterns. Although it tends to be formal, with symmetrical arrangements and refined materials, the ultimate goal is comfort, warmth and a welcoming feel.

Traditional

500

Governor who just signed for the repeal of an 1864 near-total abortion ban that was recently reenacted in Arizona

Katie Hobbs