Pop Culture
Which artist released the albums 1989, Folklore, and Midnights?
Taylor Swift
What is the name of the celestial body that was demoted to dwarf planet (even though I still use the same mnemonic device to remember the order?)
Pluto
What is the only U.S. state that consists entirely of islands?
Hawaii
What is the main ingredient in traditional hummus?
chick peas or garbanzo beans
What is the only fruit with seeds on the outside?
Strawberries
What is the name of the city where The Simpsons live?
Springfield
What is the name of the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?
Photosynthesis
Who was the second president of the US?
John Adams
Pound for pound, what is the most expensive spice in the world?
Saffron is widely recognized as the most expensive spice in the world, with premium grades selling for $5,000 to $10,000 per pound
Name three words that start with "dw."
Dwindle, dwell, dweeb, dwarf
What is the name of Spongebob's starfish friend?
Patrick Starr
What is the only mammal that is capable of true, sustained flight?
Bats
What is the name of the land mass that is surrounded on three sides by water?
peninsula
What was the original purpose of ketchup when it first became popular in the 18th century: condiment, medicine, or beverage?
Medicine
What is a group of flamingos called?
A "flamboyance"
In the television show The Office, what is the name of the fictional paper company where the characters work?
Dunder Mifflin
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
Au
What ancient civilization built Machu Picchu?
The Incas
What is the Japanese word for the savory, fifth taste often associated with mushrooms, aged cheese, and soy sauce?
Umami
What is the name of Leslie Knope's boss at the Parks and Recreation department?
Ron Swanson