Generation X
For many Gen X'ers this TV channel defined their teenage years, turning 24 hour music videos into a cultural touchstone. What was this channel.
MTV
Which Motown group had hits with "My Girl" and "Ain't Too Proud to Beg"?
The Temptations
There are specific regions in the world that have the highest concentration of people reaching 100 years of age or older (centenarians). What are these colorful zones called? (Hint: these places got their name because researchers used a certain color ink pen to draw circles around these longevity hotspots on a map. It could have just as easily been because the ages are sky high.)
Blue zones
More than two decades after gaining its independence, a new constitution was adopted that changed the country's official name from Irish Free State to Ireland (and Éire in Irish). In what year did this happen? (Hint: this question is not referring to The Republic of Ireland Act, passed in 1948 which declared that the official description of the state would be the "Republic of Ireland".)
A new constitution adopted in 1937 changed the official name to Ireland.
This is the most popular dessert in America for Thanksgiving. (Hint: the name of the main ingredient comes from the Greek word pepon, which means "large melon".)
Pumpkin pie (Americans eat an estimated 50 million pumpkin pies on Thanksgiving Day each year.)
The United States first landed on the moon on July 20, 1969, during an Apollo mission. Which Apollo mission was it?
11
Which iconic rock band's album The Dark Side of the Moon spent an astonishing 14+ years on the Billboard 200 chart?
Pink Floyd
Which of the following plant-based foods is considered a "complete protein," meaning it supplies all nine essential amino acids that the human body cannot synthesize on its own? 1. Lentils, 2. Almonds, 3. Brown Rice, 4. Quinoa
Quinoa
This famous Indonesia volcano erupted on September 4, 2026, beginning a major series of explosive events and lava fountains. It also has the distinction of generating the loudest sound ever recorded in human history in its 1883 eruption. (Hint: the name of this volcano sounds a bit like what could happen when someone stubs their toe really badly.)
Krakatoa
This all-time best-selling candy bar in the USA was introduced in 1930 by the M&Ms Mars company. In the UK and Ireland, it was sold under the name "Marathon" until 1990. Can you identify this nutty, chocolate and caramel confection?
Snickers (The name comes from the Mars company's favorite horse.)
This famous Gen X actor, musician and activist is an only child of African immigrants to England. His father was from Sierra Leone and his mother was from Ghana. He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2016 and Knight Bachelor of the Order of the British Empire in the 2026. He has starred in movies such as: The Mountain Between Us, Molly's Game and Beasts of No Nation.
Idris Elba
Which female R&B trio released major 90s hits like "Waterfalls" and "No Scrubs"?
TLC
Thanksgiving is a beloved holiday in America. It's a time of family, friends and especially food. How many calories are consumed by Americans, on average, on Thanksgiving Day? An answer within 200 of the correct answer will earn you the points. (Hint: an average calorie intake for an American on any given day is around 2,100.)
4500
This village has the longest name in the Europe, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogoch. Where is the place located?
Wales (UK)
The word "chocolate" stems from the word "xocolatl" (meaning "bitter water"), which comes from which civilization? Cacao beans are native to the country in which this civilization flourished. However, it wasn't until Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes's 16th-century conquest of this civilization that chocolate began to be imported to Europe, where it quickly became popular with the nobility.
Aztec (The Aztec civilization flourished in central Mexico from about 1300 to 1521.)
It is generally agreed that Generation X includes people born during what 15 year period? An answer that is plus/minus 1 year will be acceptable. (Hint: The first year of this period, My Fair Lady won Best Picture at the 37th Academy Awards.)
1965 to 1980
In 1985, the Live Aid concert raised over £100 million. For what stated purpose did the concert raise these funds?
Live Aid 1985 was a massive benefit concert held to raise money and awareness for the severe 1983–1985 famine in Ethiopia.
What organ is primarily responsible for regulating metabolism?
The thyroid gland is the primary organ that controls the speed of your body's metabolism.
This country was dubbed the 'Jewel of Africa' around its independence in 1980. It earned this title due to its booming economy, rich agricultural output, strong industrial base, and abundant natural resources. It has since lost much of its international acclaim, many believe due to a president who came into power in 1987 and held onto power for 30 years, ending in 2017.
Zimbabwe
In 1840, this queen's wedding featured a single-tier fruit cake that weighed approximately 140kg (approximately 294 pounds) and featured pure white icing with busts of the royal couple.
Queen Victoria
Shortly after midnight on March 24, 1989, one of the worst environmental disasters in American history happened. The Exxon Valdez spilled approximately 11 million gallons of crude oil. Wind and ocean currents spread the oil across 1,300 miles of coastline. The spill killed hundreds of thousands of animals and cost around $2.1 billion to clean up. In what state did the the Exxon Valdez oil spill happen?
Bligh Reef in Prince William Sound, Alaska
This Canadian born artist won the "Album of the Year" Grammy in 1996. At that time, this artist was the youngest (age 21) to ever win this award.
Alanis Morissette
This tiny country has the longest life expectancy in the world, with an average lifespan of approximately 86.7 years. (Hint: over one-third of the population are millionaires.)
Monaco
This country has the longest coastline in the world. The coastline is approximately 202,080 kilometers and touches three different oceans. If that isn't enough water, this country also has more lakes than the rest of the world combined, alongside roughly 20% of the world's surface freshwater.
Canada (879,800 lakes larger than .1 square kilometers)
The Culinary Institute of America teaches chefs to build balanced dessert menus around five core elements (ingredients). Give 5 answers. If at least 3 are correct you will receive the full points. (Hint: They are called 'The 5 C's because they each begin with the letter "C". )
chocolate, citrus, coffee, cheese, and caramel