1970s
What 1970’s toy would tell you things like ‘it is certain’ and ‘reply hazy, try again’?
The Magic 8 Ball
What is the name of the ancient Chinese toy that had a new lease of life in the 1980’s?
The Hacky Sack - it dates back to 3000 BC!
In the 1990’s, scientists managed to clone a sheep. What was the sheep’s name?
Dolly
In the sitcom 'The Big Bang Theory', what was Sheldon Cooper's catchphrase?
Bazinga!
One of the most watched videos on the Internet in 2011 was an auto-tuned song by a teenage wannabe singer named Rebecca Black. Which song became an earworm that you couldn't get out of your head?
Friday
Name the car that was the most produced car in the world in 1972?
The Volkswagen Beetle
What photographic device was introduced to the world in 1986?
The Fuji QuickSnap - the world’s first disposable camera
Boris Yeltsin was the president of which country?
Russia
Around which museum does the film 'Night At The Museum' revolve?
The Museum of Natural History
According to "Billboard" and "Rolling Stone" magazines, which legendary band had the highest-grossing concert tour (worldwide receipts) of 2011?
U2
In B.J. and the Bear, who was the bear?
B.J.’s pet chimpanzee
What 1988 movie featured Matt Damon’s first speaking role, and was Julia Robert’s big break?
Mystic Pizza
JNCO jeans were huge during the 1990’s. But what does JCNO stand for?
Judge None, Choose One
What was the new world record that Usain Bolt set in the year 2009?
9.58 seconds
On December 13, 2013, this superstar had an unconventional release for her fifth solo album; without any advance notice, it was released at midnight and was initially only available digitally, along with seventeen videos, through the iTunes store. Which singer scored an Internet coup with her self-titled album?
Beyoncé
David Bowie had many alter egos. What was his 1970’s alter ego called? Hint - this character spent some time with spiders from Mars.
Ziggy Stardust
Who played the guitar solo in Michael Jackson’s song ‘Beat It’?
Eddie Van Halen
Who Came Up With The Name Of *NSYNC?
Justin Timberlake's Mom
Who became the Prime Minister of Britain in the year 2007?
Gordon Brown
In 2010, a volcano erupted in Europe causing the closure of airports in 20 countries. Where was this volcano located?
Iceland
David Soul sang the 1970’s hit song Silver Lady. But what is the iconic 1970’s film that he also appeared in?
Starsky and Hutch
What was Jenny’s phone number, as sung in the hugely popular 1980’s song?
867-5309
Who Was Named The First Female Secretary Of State In 1997?
Madeleine Albright
When was the first iPhone released (month and year)?200 extra points for exact date.
June 2007; June 29, 2007
DOUBLE JEOPARDY:
Before the question is read, the team who chose the category is to decide how many points they would like to wager. You may not wager more points than you currently have. Only the team who chose the category participates in double jeopardy. If their answer is correct, they will receive the amount wagered. If their answer is incorrect, they will be deducted the amount wagered. You will have 30 seconds to answer.
A word entered the Oxford English Dictionary in 2014 that was used widely throughout the younger generation, is thought to have been invented by an Australian man after a drunken night out. What is it?
What is the Selfie?