Millionaire
What is the last name of the country singer Garth?
Brooks
Name one branch of the government.
*points for each correct answer
executive, judicial, legislative
In an unusual twist, the first issue of Time Magazine in 1983 features a Machine of the Year: this device is now also available in a portable version.
Computer
How old was Queen Elizabeth II when she was crowned the Queen of England?
27
What actor and comedian appeared in the video for the Paul Simon song, "You Can Call Me Al"?
Chevy Chase
What would a doctor use to take your temperature?
thermometer
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
The Senate and the House of Representatives
What is the name of the official state fish of Hawaii?
Hawaiin Trigger fish or
Hoo-moo-Hoo-moo-Noo-koo-Noo-koo-AH-poo-AH-ah
humuhumunukunukuapua'a
What president was a licensed bartender?
Abe Lincoln
What singer was called the Empress of the Blues?
Bessie Smith
Which country was the setting for the TV show, "The Waltons"?
USA
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100. 2 from each state.
To what famous leader do historians attribute the quote, "lacta alea est", or the die is cast?
Julius Caesar
Who was the first president to visit all 50 states?
Richard Nixon
Who wrote the "Star-Spangled Banner"?
Francis Scott Key
In which month do American's celebrate Thanksgiving?
November
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
What now extinct animal had a wishbone very similar to a turkey's?
Tyrannosaurus rex had a wishbone, which is one reason scientists believe dinosaurs and birds are closely related.
What year was Kodak founded?
1892
What musician was awarded the first gold record?
Perry Como
What was the name of the mouse created by Walt Disney in 1928?
Mickey
How old do citizens need to be in order to vote?
18
Nearly all fossils are preserved in what type of rock?
Sedimentary
What year was the first Barbie doll released?
1959
Which Country artist threw javelin while attending Oklahoma State?
Garth Brooks