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100

The spice that is commonly used in eggnogs is actually a hallucinogen if used in large doses.

Nutmeg

100

This TV show centers around the lives of young socialites in New York City, as an anonymous blogger uncovers the drama and relationships occurring between all of them.

Gossip Girl

100

In a conventional game of football, how many players are fielded at a time?

22 Players

100

What’s the name of the street on our campus that is in the title of the famous Disney Channel show starring Selena Gomez?

Waverly Place

100

Which two former members of the royal family announced that they were stepping down from their positions in the beginning of 2020?

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex (Meghan Markle and Prince Harry)

200

This fast-food restaurant is never open on Sundays and is commonly found in southern states (easy)

chick-fil-a

200

In the popular TV show, “Friends,” who was almost written off during the first season because they were starring in another TV show?

Jennifer Aniston

200

What is the professional wrestler's, John Cena, catchphrase?

"You can’t see me!"

200

Many students will say that if you walk underneath this famous NYC monument, you will not graduate

The Washington Square (WSQ) Park Arch

200

What common household pest rested on former Vice-President, Mike Pence’s head during the 2020 Vice-Presidential debate?

A Fly

300

This cuisine is the most popular international cuisine in the United States, followed by Mexican and then Chinese.

Italian

300

This Avengers movie is the highest-grossing film of all time.

Avengers: Endgame

300

How many holes are there in a full round of golf?

18 Holes

300

This fast-food restaurant serves some of the best chicken sandwiches and happens to be on many of your meal plans!

Chick-fil-A

300

The killing of Mr. Floyd sparked protests in thousands of cities and towns across the United States. Based on polling data, the Black Lives Matter protests may have become the largest movement in U.S. history. Estimates suggest that approximately ___ people participated in demonstrations.

15 to 26 million

400

This state, not too far from us, has the highest number of restaurants per capita in the United States.

Rhode Island

400

In “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” the car that Ferris and his friends cruised around in was made by this manufacturer.

Ferrari

400

Who eliminated Rafael Nadal in the 2012 Wimbledon Tennis Championship?

Lukas Rosol

400

Commonly known as the location of the “Triangle Shirtwaist Factory” fire, this building is where many of you have or will be taking your classes.

CAS/Silver Building

400

How many COVID-19 cases were reported in the U.S. during 2020?

Approximately 28 million

500

This paste commonly found in Japanese cuisine is not actually made of what it says it is and is instead made of horseradish.

Wasabi

500

In preparation for “The Dark Knight,” Heath Ledger hid away in a motel room for __ weeks to prepare for his role as The Joker.

6 weeks

500

What year was the first Super Bowl played?

1967

500

What type of sports field used to be on the rooftop of the Bobst library?

A Tennis Court!

500

How many subscribers did Netflix gain during the first quarter of 2020?

15 million