Geography
What was the original name for Africa?
Alkebulan
Which U.S. president signed the Equal Pay Act, which mandated equal pay for equal work?
John F. Kennedy
What year did Ian Gillian replace Ronnie James Dio in Black Sabbath?
1982
Which classic arcade game was the best-selling of all time?
Pac-Man
What does A.M stand for on radios?
Amplitude Modulation
What's the only country outside of Africa where lions still live in the wild?
India
What was the infamous pseudonym of William Bonney?
Billy the Kid
What young actor played Forrest's son in the movie "Forrest Gump"?
Haley Joel Osment
What year was the word "motel" first used?
1925
What is the "Autodromo Nazionale Monza"?
A racing circuit
Tirana is the capital of what country?
Albania
Harry Truman was the first US president of what religious persuasion?
Southern Baptist
What early rock and roll pioneer's real first and middle name was Charles Hardin?
Buddy Holly
What type of alcoholic drink is Manzanilla?
Sherry
What is an asterism?
A pattern of stars
Which state is home to a "singing beach"?
Massachusetts
Which carved stone was the key to the understanding of Egyptian hieroglyphics?
The Rosetta Stone
What was Clarence Rutherford’s nickname on the TV show "Leave it to Beaver"?
Lumpy
Who's responsible for "The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins"?
Leonard Nimoy
In the US Army, what four ranks lie between First Lieutenant and Brigadier General?
Captain, Major, Lieutenant Colonel and Colonel
What notorious pirate has a U.S. national historic park named after him?
Jean Lafitte -- The British asked for his help, but Lafitte warned U.S. authorities and offered to help defend New Orleans in exchange for pardons for his men.
What currency was used in the Netherlands before the introduction of the Euro?
Guilders
In 1990 Jennifer Aniston appeared in what short-lived TV show adapted from a popular movie?
Ferris Bueller
What did the world's first text message say?
Merry Christmas
What animal competes in the sport of Kaninhopping?
Rabbit -- The bunnies wear cat harnesses, and are led around on leashes where they springboard over obstacles, jumping as high as three feet.