Double Trouble
Only 28 performers have earned every major performance award, collectively known by this acronym.
EGOT Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony
Rita Moreno, Marvin Hamlish, Helen Hayes, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and Elton John
What was the name of the longest-running Western television series starring James Arness as Marshall Matt Dillon?
Gunsmoke
This island city just off the mainland in South Florida is known for its beaches, spring breaks, and its Art Deco District.
Miami Beach
Which of these foods was commonly eaten by colonists: ginger- corn- or beef?
Corn
This common writing instrument used by children is covered in wood.
pencil
What is the capital of Saskatchewan?
Regina
Which legendary crooner was known as the "Chairman of the Board" and sang hits like "My Way" and "Fly Me to the Moon"?
Frank Sinatra
This U S city hosts the largest party in the country in the lead-up to Lent.
New Orleans
In 1778, the American colonies signed a military alliance with what nation?
France
This large wooden boat in the Bible was built to withstand 40 days and nights of a rainstorm.
Double points if you can name the type of wood used.
Noah's ark.
gopher wood
This cabinet department was established in 1979.
Department of Education
In 1969, which American astronaut became the first person to walk on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
The largest parade in the world for this celebration takes place March 17 in New York City.
St Patrick's Day
Adopted in 1782, the Great Seal of the United States features what bird?
Bald Eagle
This Swedish company that sells moderately priced home furnishings is one of the largest global consumers od wood.
IKEA
In 1994, scientists witnessed the Shoemaker-Levy9, one of these celestial objects, impact Jupiter.
a comet
What iconic dance craze, created by Chubby Checker, swept the nation in 1960?
the Twist
Munich is known for this festival, which runs from late September through early October.
Oktoberfest
The 1777 Articles of Confederation were the precursor to what other founding document?
The U S Constitution
Before modern paper was made from wood pulp, it was made from cotton, hemp and this fabric.
linen. Paper wasn't made from wood until around the mid-19th century.
This dwarf willow tree is the smallest in the world.
Arctic willow.
Which famous board game, introduced in 1949, challenges players to solve a murder mystery in a mansion?
Double the points if you can name the 3 categories needed to win the game.
Clue
The person, the place and the thing used (weapon)
Every July 7-14, Pamplona hosts this celebration that features groups of people running through the streets.
Festival of San Fermin, or the running of the bulls.
What name is given to the colonial hat style with three points?
Tricorn hat
This light wood is commonly used in rafts and boats.
balsa. it is often confused with balsam, which is a resin.