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100
What was driven to celebrate the union of the railroads?
A golden spike
100
In what state is illegal to whisper in someone's ear while they are moose hunting.
Hint: its very cold there
Alaska
100
What type of fish is often served on pizza?
Anchovy
100
What candy features a peanut butter filling covered in milk chocolate?
Reese's
100
Who holds the record for most home runs in Major League baseball?
Barry Bonds holds the Major League Baseball record for most career home runs, with a total of 762.
100
What is the longest wall in the world?
The Great Wall of China
100
Who was the witch on Bewitched?
Samantha
100
What candy consists of a milk chocolate center encased in a colorful candy shell?
Hint: melts in your mouth not in your hand
M&M's
200
Which very honest President decided the two railroads should met?
Lincoln signed the Pacific Railroad Act of 1862 into law on July 1. It authorized creation of two companies, the Central Pacific in the west and the Union Pacific in the mid-west, to build the railroad.
200
Hollywood: It is illegal to drive more than two thousand sheep down Hollywood Boulevard at one time.
What State is this?
California
200
What’s the adorable name for a group of dolphins – think of it as their ultimate squad name for ocean adventures?
Pod
200
What candy bar features nougat, caramel, and peanuts enrobed in milk chocolate?
Snickers
200
Who did Barry Bonds pass to get the most home runs in MLB history?
He surpassed Hank Aaron, who had previously held the record with 755 home runs, on August 7, 2007
200
The Taj Mahal is found in which country?
India
200
Who was the only character to appear in all episodes of this show?
Samantha
200
In WI _________always have the right of way over traffic
Hint: think farm
In WI livestock have the right a way on public roads
300
The driving of the golden railroad spike was in Promontory _____.
Hint: the beehive state
Promontory, Utah
300
In what states does this city ordiance come into effect?
Hartford: You aren't allowed to cross a street while walking on your hands
Connecticut
300
How many hearts does the eight-armed wonder pack?
Octopus
3 hearts
300
What candy is a popular holiday treat, traditionally striped red and white and flavored with peppermint?
Candy Canes
300
Who holds the record for most home runs in a single season in MLB?
Barry Bonds
300
Which city is home to the Eiffel Tower?
Paris
300
What was Samantha's mother's name?
Eldora
300
Where would you find Big Ben? (very famous clock tower)
London England
400
What did the new railroad become known as?
transcontinental railroad
400
In _______ ______ it is illegal to post a notice in public which calls another person a 'coward' for refusing to accept a challenge to duel.
Hint: you could see the Washington Monument while there
• In Washington D.C. it is illegal to post a notice in public which calls another person a 'coward' for refusing to accept a challenge to duel.
400
When you hear Orca, which fierce type of whale comes to mind?
Killer whale
400
What candy bar features wafer layers covered in chocolate and is famous for its “break” slogan?
Kit Kat
400
Which position hit the most home runs in MLB?
First basemen
400
What is the name of the famous park in New York City?
Central Park
400
What color did Endora almost always wear?
Bonus: WHY?
Endora usually wore purple because that was the actress' favorite color.
400
Who played Samantha on Bewitched?
the lovely Elizabeth Montgomery.
500
Which side won the race to Utah?
The Union Pacific Railroad won the "race to Promontory" to complete the first transcontinental railroad. While both Union Pacific and Central Pacific were building westward and eastward respectively, the Union Pacific laid 1,085 miles of track, compared to the Central Pacific's 690 miles.
500
________ law forbids rats to leave the ships docked in Tampa Bay.
Hint: its very warm there
Florida law forbids rats to leave the ships docked in Tampa Bay.
500
“Morse” is an archaic term for which large marine mammal characterized by prominent tusks and whiskers?
Walrus
500
Which candy is famous for its slogan “Taste the Rainbow”?
Skittles
500
What is the 300 club in MLB?
Players who have hit 300 home runs in their career
As of October 1, 2024, 162 players have reached the 300 home run mark in MLB history. Aaron Judge was the most recent player to join this exclusive club, reaching 300 career home runs on August 14, 2024.
500
_________Oprah house is famously located in _______Australia
Sidney
500
Who pops out of the toaster?
Uncle Arthur
"Just thought I'd pop up and see you sometime!" - Arthur
500
Which of the Golden Girls actresses was named the honorary Mayor of Hollywood in 1955?
Betty White
600
How long did it take to cross the country once the railroad was completed?
The journey west ~ 2,400 miles and 4-8 months ~ was reduced to a mere week or two following the completion of the first transcontinental railroad. The nation was connected on a level it had never been before and the impact was felt immediately.
600
In what state is legal to drive the wrong way down a one-way street if you have a lantern attached to the front of your automobile.
Hint: cotton state or heart of Dixie
Alabama
600
In contrast to bony fish, Chondrichthyes, such as sharks and rays, have skeletons made of which material?
Cartilage
600
What candy bar is known for its crispy, flaky peanut butter center enrobed in chocolate?
Butterfinger
600
What is the most famous home run ever?
The number one among the greatest home runs in baseball history is Bobby Thomson's “Shot Heard 'Round the World” in 1951. This legendary three-run homer secured the National League pennant for the New York Giants in a dramatic tiebreaker against the Brooklyn Dodgers, cementing its place as the greatest home run ever.
600
Which Italian city is famous for its canals?
Venice
600
What business was Darrin in?
Advertising
600
WHY can't the Pope be an organ donor?
The Catholic Church's policy prevents the Pope from being an organ donor, as his body, including his organs, is considered to belong to the Church. This is primarily due to the tradition of post-mortem veneration and the potential complexities that could arise if his organs were donated. Additionally, if a Pope were later declared a saint, his organs could become relics, according to The Guardian and Reuters
700
What was the ceremony of the joining of the railroad called?
The golden spike ceremony, where a ceremonial last spike was driven into the rail line, symbolized the unification of the nation and the opening of the West.
700
In What ISLAND state it is illegal to get a tattoo behind your ear or on your eyelid unless in the presence of a registered physician.
In Hawaii it is illegal to get a tattoo behind your ear or on your eyelid unless in the presence of a registered physician.
700
At lengths of 39-43 feet (12-13 meters), you'd think they would be large enough not to be preyed on, but no...what whale species is the main predator of the giant squid?
Sperm Whale
700
What gummy candy is known for its sour start and sweet finish, often shaped like little “kids”?
Sour Patch Kids
700
Who hit the SHORTEST home run in history?
The shortest home run ever hit is said to have been a two-foot home run hit by Andy Oyler in 1900 for the Minneapolis Millers. The ball was hit into a mud puddle and got stuck, allowing Oyler to run the bases and score before the ball could be retrieved. While the story is widely known, some question its authenticity.
700
What landmark is this?
Acropolis of Athens
700
What was the name of Darrin and Samantha's son?
Adam
Adam was the name of Darrin and Samantha's second child, but only son. It was originally believed Adam was a mortal but was later shown (in the final season) that Adam had magic of his own. While Adam was a warlock on "Bewitched", he was a mortal on the spin-off series "Tabitha".
The births of Adam and Tabitha were a result of Elizabeth Montgomery being pregnant while filming episodes of the show.
700
Who was the ORGINAL home run King?
For 39 years, the Babe stood alone as baseball's all-time home run king. Then, on April 8, 1974, Ruth passed the torch to a new record holder, Hank Aaron, who capped his remarkable career by toppling one of the most legendary records in the sports canon. Today its Barry Bonds
800
Who drove the final spike into the railroad?
Leland Stanford, the president of the Central Pacific Railroad, ceremonially drove the final Golden Spike on May 10, 1869, at Promontory Summit, Utah, marking the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad. While Stanford performed the ceremonial task, the actual final spike was driven in by a railroad worker
800
In what potato loving state does this city ordinance come into play?
Boise: Residents may not fish from a giraffe's back.
Idaho
800
During some feeding frenzies, blue whales can eat a daily total of more than 8 tons of what tiny crustaceans, whose name in Norwegian means "small fry of fish"?
Krill
800
What is the primary ingredient in most candies?
Sugar is the primary ingredient in most candies, providing the sweet taste that defines these confections. It acts as a preservative, helps in achieving the desired texture, and is essential in the candy-making process, contributing to the crystallization and caramelization that give candies their unique flavors and appearances.
800
Who hit the fastest home run in history?
#1 - Giancarlo Stanton: 121.7 mph
Played for the Yankees
800
Where would you find this famous brige?
Tower Bridge London
800
The woman up the road from the Stevens who thought Samantha was a witch was named?
Mrs. Kravitz
Gladys Kravitz was the 'peeping Tom' who spied on the family.
800
HOW was the message delivered across the country that the final spike have been driven into the railroad?
Among the ceremonial objects brought to Promontory by Leland Stanford, Central Pacific Railroad president, was a silver-plated spike maul. The tool, manufactured by the Conroy & O’Connor Co., had been presented to the Central Pacific by San Francisco’s Pacific Express Co. During the ceremonies one telegraph wire was connected to the silver maul and another to the gold spike. When the two came in contact, a dot was sent across the country via the telegraph circuitry. This facet of the ceremony was preplanned. Every city with a fire-alarm telegraph was waiting for the signal as it activated the alarms. In New York and San Francisco, the telegraph wires had been connected to cannons, which fired out over the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, upon receiving the telegraphic message.
900
WHERE is the golden spike now?
Stanford University
900
Back in 1924, a monkey was convicted in South Bend of the crime of smoking a cigarette and sentenced to pay a 25 dollar fine and the trial costs.
In What State?
Indiana
900
What is the only fish that can blink?
sharks are the only known fish species that can blink with both eyes. This is due to a specialized membrane called the nictitating membrane that acts like an eyelid, allowing sharks to close their eyes for protection while still maintaining vision,
900
What is the base ingredient of gummy bears?
Gelatin
900
Who hit the furthers home run before stat cast? (state of the art technology measuring distance ect)
After Stat cast?
The longest home run ever hit, before Statcast was used, is attributed to Babe Ruth, who hit a 575-foot home run in 1921. Since the introduction of Statcast in 2015, Nomar Mazara's 505-foot blast in 2019 is considered the longest.
900
Where is the forbiddin City?
The Forbidden City is the imperial palace complex in the center of the Imperial City in Beijing, China.
900
The witches council was usually held where?
on a cloud
900
What is the fastest fish known to man?
The sailfish! This species can swim at up to 68 miles per hour (110 kilometers per hour)
