Pop Culture
This singer has been busy re-recording her old albums and managed to break the internet last year by releasing not 1 but 2 surprise albums of new songs in 2020. Some people hate her but she's says just "shake it off". Who is it?
Taylor Swift
How many wives did King Henry VIII have?
6
This classic piece of literature features Jo, Meg, Amy and Beth growing up in Massachusetts during the Civil War.
Little Women
The study of weather is called what?
Meteorology
Though other cities may throw shade, every true Omahan knows this sandwich was invented in Omaha at the Blackstone hotel!
The reuben
This Netflix hit dropped when quarentine began and quickly became one of their most streamed shows. Featuring people like Carol Baskens, Doc Antle and Joe Exotic, it focused on the crazy world of tiger training and preservation. What is it called?
"Tiger King"
Laika was found as a stray on the street and is famous for being the first what in space?
Dog
Wands up! Gryffendor will lose 50 points is you get this question wrong. What book features Ron, Hermione and this titular character?
Harry Potter
What is the largest animal on Earth?
The blue whale
Omaha is set to held this event this past summer for the 4th time, it's the Olympic trails for what sport?
Swimming
How many times has Ross from "Friends" been divored?
A. Never
B. Once
C. Twice
D. Three Times
E. Trick question: there is no Ross on Friends!
D. Three times!
What family ruled Russia for an astonishing 304 years?
The Romanovs
The seasonally appropriate classic work is considered to be the first work of science fiction about a monster created in a lab.
Frankenstein- written by a woman!
What natural phenomena are measured by the Richter scale?
Earthquakes
Who of the following was NOT born in Omaha?
1. President Gerald Ford
2. Gabrielle Union
3. Marlon Brando
4. Fred Astaire
5. All are from Omaha
They all are!
What does "SMH" stand for?
Shaking my head
Which President was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 1982?
Abraham Lincoln!
This non-fiction work was written (while the author was hiding in an attic) during WWII in Amsterdam. It holds records for sales as well as instances of being banned.
(Anne Frank) The Diary of a Young Girl
Diamonds are made up almost entirely of what element?
Carbon
The local indie rock label boasts big bands like Bright Eyes, Rilo Kiley and Cursive and shares its' name with what major thoroughfare in Omaha? HINT: think water
Saddlecreek
This singer may have had us fangirling with bops like "driver's license" or "It's Brutal Out Here" but she got her big break on Disney's "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series". Who is she?
Olivia Rodrigo
What is the record for shortest amount of time anyone has been President of the US?
32 days!
Which of the following is a title written by YA great Jason Reynolds?:
A. Ghost
B. Long Way Down
C. Look Both Ways
D. None
E. All
E. It's all of them!
Which US city has been hit by the most tornadoes?
Oklahoma City
Little known history fact: during WWII a fire balloon was released by Japan and ended up going much, much further than anticipated, exploding over which iconic Omaha neighborhood?
Dundee