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Questions
- What weather-related term is in the title of a nursery rhyme with a line "The old man is snoring"?
- Passed by the Senate in 2010, the CALM Act requires TV broadcasters to limit the volume of what?
- Steffi Graf, Jennifer Capriati and Lindsay Davenport have all won Olympic gold medals in what sport?
- The snail Bufonaria borisbeckeri was named by a German researcher in honor of a champion in what sport?
- One of the great '90s fashion fads, "Zubaz" were brightly-colored what?
- Traditionally worn by golfers, "plus fours" are a type of what?
- Though sommeliers may disagree, boxes of Franzia proudly declare it to be "the world's most popular" what?
- What component of a human cell is named after the Italian Nobel Prize winner who discovered it?
- What was the relationship between U.S. Presidents William and Benjamin Harrison?
- The dapper board game mascot Mr. Monopoly typically sports all but which of the following?
- Regardless of his name, a man without any clothes is cheekily said to be going "the full" what?
- Typically preferring to wade rather than swim, which of these birds does not have webbed feet?
- What popular toy was created when engineer Scott Stillinger tied together a bunch of rubber bands?
- Prized by breeders for its intelligence and striking appearance, the Puli dog's hair resembles what household item?
- On food packaging, a circle with a "U" indicates that the food is certified as what?
- Where would you find a widow's peak?
- What Broadway musical is subtitled "The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical"?
- Though they move back and forth while budding, mature sunflowers typically face what direction?
- Over 17000 feet tall, Mount Kenya is the second highest mountain on what continent?
- The Nile Basin constitutes roughly 10% of the total area of what world continent?
- What continent would a person have to go to in order to go to Togo?
- Thanks to the availability of both silk and bamboo, the kite was probably invented in what country?
- Though now associated with Mexico, piñata are thought to have originated from what country's New Year celebrations?
- Unhappy with the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize award, what country launched its own "Confucius Peace Prize"?
- On the '90s sitcom "Blossom", Joey Lawrence's character is known for what concise catchphrase?
- The term "carbon footprint" refers primarily to the impact of a person's lifestyle on the what?
- In April 2010, which of these country's erupting volcanoes shut down European air travel for nearly a week?
- Said to have been ruled by Zeus, Mount Olympus is the highest mountain range in what country?
- Sanskrit for "moon craft", the Chandraayan-1 was the first lunar orbiter ever launched by what country?
- Sapporo is a major city and brand of beer of what Asian country?
- Sapporo is a brewery in what Asian country?
- Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" is set primarily in Verona, a city in what country?
- The 1557 mile long Ganges River flows through what country/
- The anise-flavored liqueur ouzo is a traditional drink of what country?
- The Australian flag features what country's flag in its upper left-hand corner?
- The Caribbean's Virgin Islands are divided between the U.S. and what European country?
- The Flemings and the Walloons are the two predominant cultural groups of what country?
- The Jarabe Tapatío or simply the hat dance is a popular folk dance of what country?
- The Mossad is the secret intelligence service of what country?
- The popular lunch meat baloney, sometimes spelled bologna, takes its name from a city in what country?
- The ruins of the ancient city of Pompeii are located in what country?
- The Strait of Magellan runs primarily through which of these countries?
- The title of the 1927 novel "Treasure of the Sierra Madre" refers to a mountain range in what country/
- The Yuko hair straightening treatment is often referred to by its country of origin, which is what?
- Traditionally worn by geishas and sumo wrestlers, geta are wooden footwear from what country?
- Under European Law, bottles of "traditional balsamic vinegar" can only be produced in two provinces of what country?
- What country has the oldest written constitution that is still in effect?
- What country is home to the 2, 300-mile-long Volga, Europe's longest river?
- What country is sometimes said to have cultivated the world's first orange carrot, in honor of their king William of Orange?
- What country's cuisine would most likely be served in a taqueria?
- What European city is home to the famously whimsical architecture of Antonio Gaudi?
- Which of the following countries could be said to have occidental cuisine?
- Translating to "Fashion Dispatch", what 80s band took its name from a French fashion magazine?
- When checking your account balance in countries like Spain, Denmark or Turkey, remember that periods are replaced by what?
- Though it applies to all of them now, the term "vermin" derives from the Latin word for which of these creatures?
- What is the correct spelling of the last name of the Academy Award-winning director of "The Departed"?
- When a person assumes the "fetal position", what do they do?
- What vegetable's name is an answer to the common riddle "What has eyes but cannot see"?
- The catchphrase "to boldly go where no man has gone before" features what grammatical problem?
- Traditionally, quarterbacks yell which of these words to their center when they want to start a play?
- The first jigsaw puzzles were developed in 18th-century England as a tool for teaching what subject?
- What is the primary setting of the 1975 classic film "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest"?
- The term "head honcho" is derived in part from the Japanese word "hancho", which roughly translates as what?
- Which of the following animals is not an ungulate?
- Inaugurated in 2017 by French President Emmanuel Macron, the Louvre Abu Dhabi, like its Paris counterpart, is an enormous what?
- The 2010 comedy "Vampires Suck" is a movie spoof that pokes fun at which of these film franchises?
- What hit TV series' pilot was a two-hour movie titled "Panic at Malibu Pier"?
- The American Dialect Society's 2006 Word of the Year "to pluto" something means to do what to it?
- Taken from "Leave It To Beaver", the label "June Cleaver" typically refers to what TV stereotype?
- Though it is often quoted, the line "Elementary, my dear Watson" never actually appears in the works of what author?
- What keyboard symbol's name comes from a Greek word meaning "little star"?
- When it's not capitalized, which of these men's names is also a term used by con men to refer to an intended victim?
- Possibly aided by Kate Middleton's notable use of them, what leg wear made is said to have made a comeback?
- On the TV series "Diff'rent Strokes", Arnold often poses what signature question to his brother, Willis?
- The T-Birds, the Pink Ladies, and the Scorpions are all high school cliques in what movie musical?
- What '80s film is loosely based on events in Elmore City, Oklahoma, where dancing was banned for almost 100 years?
- The classic 1969 movie "Easy Rider" features two men riding cross-country by what?
- What naval vessel shares its name with a popular game that used to come pre-installed on Windows computers?
- Which branch of the U.S. military was founded most recently?
- To pursue his hobby, a cruciverbalist would flip to what part of a newspaper?
- What kind of person suffers from what psychiatrists term "pseudologia fantastica"?
- Served on a poppy seed bun, a Chicago-style hot dog traditionally included all but which of these toppings?
- The "funny bone" is thought to get its name due to its proximity to what funny-sounding bone?
- What single word is California's state motto?
- When it premiered, which of these movies had a title that referred to a date in the future and not the present or past?
- What actress was the subject of a 2011 NY Times piece titled "All About the Woman Behind Erica Kane"?
- Used in airports to detect sick passengers, thermal scanners measure a person's what?
- In an annual holiday tradition, the "Late Show with David Letterman" trimmed the top of its Christmas tree with what food item?
- Used to make rope, sisal fiber is a common material also found in which of these sporting goods?
- Traditionally served on New Year's Day, Hoppin' John is a popular Southern side dish made with what type of bean?
- The brand 7 for All Mankind is best known for its high-end brand of what?
- Shredded cabbage is the main ingredient in which of these dishes?
- What classic TV show is the inspiration for the text message service Thismessagewillselfdestruct.com?
- Ronald Reagan's plainspoken and affable demeanor earned him the apt nickname "The Great" what?
- On December 21, 1864, General Sherman's famous "March to the Sea" concluded with the capture of what Southern city?
- Usually a male role, Prospero is played by Dame Helen Mirren in the 2010 film of what Shakespeare play?
- Popular during the Depression and making a comeback, which of these describes a type of installment purchase plan?
- Though it sounds like something for a plumber, a "piping bag" is used by which of these professionals?
- Which of the following values is equal to one billion?
- Since the 1920s, what sport has held an amateur tournament known as the "Golden Gloves"?
- Thanks to a curious Supreme Court ruling in 1922, what's the only pro sport with an antitrust exemption?
- What sport does Jose Canseco play professionally?
- Which of the following is equal to one century?
- Sometimes used with historical dates, the abbreviation "B.C.E." stands for "Before the Common" what?
- What Jack Nicholson film features the line, "If you wanted to get me on my back, you just had to ask me"?
- Paleontologists believe that which of these prehistoric animals were likely covered in feathers?
- Rappers Jay-Z, Busta Rhymes and Notorious B.I.G. all once attended what city's George Westinghouse High School?
- Since 1991, the Burning Man festival has been held in the late summer in what U.S. state?
- The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, the tallest in the nation, lights up the coast of what U.S. state?
- The jazz style known as Dixieland originated in the early 20th century in what Southern city?
- The prevailing shrub of the Great Basin Desert, sagebrush is the official flower of what U.S. state?
- The site of the Wright Brothers historic first flight, Kitty Hawk is located in what U.S. state?
- The Sundance Film Festival is held every January in what U.S. state?
- Theodore Roosevelt National Park is located on the former site of the president's Elkhorn Ranch is what U.S. state?
- Traditionally made with fried seafood, a po' boy is a sandwich associated with what U.S. city's cuisine?
- What U.S. city is home to Grant's tomb, the final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant?
- What U.S. state was denied statehood until 1896, after it agreed to ban the practice of polygamy?
- What U.S. state's history of mining has earned it the nickname "The Silver State"?
- The Chinook salmon is the official state fish of what two U.S. states?
- The term "lower forth-eight" is commonly used to refer to the U.S. minus what two states?
- Sometimes taking human form, the "smoke monster" is a mysterious character on what TV drama?
- What U.S. reality show has a Chinese version whose title translates to "Forward at High Speeds"?
- What popular Web series features an irritating piece of fruit that constantly heckles his kitchen counter neighbors?
- Said to have inspired the song "America The Beautiful", Pikes Peak is part of what U.S. mountain range?
- The theme song "Eye of the Tiger" is featured in the third installment of what movie franchise?
- The section of New York's Central Park known as "Strawberry Fields" memorializes a member of what iconic band?
- What '70s movie features the oft-quoted line, "I'm as mad as hell, and I'm not going to take this anymore"?
- What singer's concerts often include "Hot Patootie", a song he sang as Eddie in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show"?
- On his talk show "Maury", host Maury Povich famously says to some of his guests "you are NOT" what?
- What classic song features the distinctive chant, "a-wimoweh, a wimoweh, a-wimoweh?"
- Suggestive of fiery rumors and exciting deals, which of these terms refers to baseball's off-season?
- What classic play by Arthur Miller features a character named Giles Corey and his memorable last words "more weight"?
- What rock band dedicated a 2005 album to it's lead singer's father-in-law, director Bruce Paltrow?
- The anterior fontanelle usually knows as "the soft spot" is located where on a newborn baby?
- What 2009 big screen comedy features Betty White as a wacky grandmother?
- What classic TV show's open features the title character triumphantly flinging her hat into the air?
- Rich Riordan's best-selling kids book feature Percy Jackson's adventures with what "fantastic" group
- What classic children's book features the adventures of a boy named Milo and a watchdog named Tock?
- What First Family could have shared the same set of monogrammed luggage because they all had the same initials?
- Perhaps as a nod to its lead singer, what classic rock band titled one of its albums "Morrison Hotel"?
- Tattooed on Angelina Jolie's back are the words "Know Your Rights", the title of a 1982 song by what band?
- The 1986 movie "Sid and Nancy" chronicles a brief period in the life of a musician from what rock band?
- The 2010 documentary "When You're Strange" features unseen footage of what classic rock band?
- The championship thoroughbred horse Zenyatta takes its name from the title of what '80s band's third album?
- What band's lead singer often went by the name "Mr. Mojo Risin", an anagram of his real name?
- The word "alligator" is derived from the Spanish term "el lagarto", meaning what?
- The name of the Italian opera house La Scala means what in English?
- What actor starred in the 1990s movies "Universal Soldier" and "Universal Soldier: The Return"?
- Set in France, what Disney animated film includes a quick cameo of Belle from "Beauty and the Beast"?
- Since the mid 1970s, singer Tom Petty has performed with what musical band?
- The animated TV series "The Flintstones" was based on what earlier TV series?
- The famous unsolved murder of actress Elizabeth Short inspired what 1987 James Ellroy novel?
- The first female to receive the honor, Kathryn Bigelow received a Best Director Oscar in 2010 for what film?
- The idea that tiny actions can lead to big, unexpected effects far away is popularly known as what?
- Tom Hanks received an Oscar nomination for his work in all but which of these films?
- Usually either white or brown, the shell color of chicken eggs is determined by which of these factors?
- What classic Alfred Hitchcock film is set primarily in the seaside town of Bodega Bay, California?
- What comic book hero's powers are the result of a botched gamma bomb experiment?
- What novel features a character suffering from the fictional genetic disorder "chrono displacement"?
- Which movie title comes from a phrase its screenwriter heard while working as an embedded journalist in Iraq?
- What clothing retailer features a line of jeans called 1969, a nod to the year its first store opened?
- Stephen King's short story "The Body" was the basis for what popular '80s movie?
- On "Gilligan's Island", Captain Jonas Grumby of the S.S. Minnow was known by what nautical nickname?
- Ronald Reagan's role in the 1940 movie "Knute Rockne: All American" earned him what nickname?
- The ab exercise that involves lying facedown and extending the arms forward over the head is aptly called what?
- Thousand Island dressing is said to have gotten its name from a chain of islands that lie in what river?
- To the dismay of nutritionists, what chain restaurant's "Bistro Shrimp Pasta" contains a reported 2,700 calories?
- The French phrase "Tous pour un, un pour tous" is the motto of what legendary fictional group?
- The movie poster for what Best Picture winner features a man sitting alone on a park bench?
- What romantic comedy film ends with the lead character staging an elaborate puppet musical about Dracula?
- The "greaser" look of Shia LaBeouf's character in "Indiana Jones 4" was modeled after Marlon Brando in what film?
- What classic children's book is subtitled "How Animals Become Real"?
- The famous train robber Butch Cassidy headed up a loosely organized group of outlaws known as what?
- What classic TV show's theme song ends with the exclamation "Yee haw!"?
- Which of the following words was spelled backwards in the movie and novel "The Shining"?
- Which of the following classic sitcom characters had only sisters for siblings?
- Vendors at Seattle's Pike Place Market are world famous for doing what?
- To enhance its sense of authenticity, which of these TV dramas was shot on location in Austin, TX?
- The ".tv" Internet address, often used for television-related websites, belongs to what country?
- What is the most populous city in the world's most populous country?
- Real estate listings often describe a home requiring repairs as being in need of what?
- Perhaps to distinguish themselves and to show a higher tomato solid concentration, certain ketchup packets boast what descriptive word on their label?
- What unit of measure is still based on a century-old platinum-iridium cylinder kept near Paris, France?
- Said to belong to Saint Peter, Vatican City's official flag depicts two crossed what?
- The term "provenance" is used in the art world to refer to a painting's what?
- When decorating a Christmas Tree, most experts would reccomend adding what first?
- What do the letters in the name of the drugstore brand Pepcid AC stand for?
- The infamous general Napoleon is mentioned in the opening line of what ABBA song?
- What scientific theory attempts to find unexpected patterns in seemingly random data?
- Which of the following is not a lyric from Bob Dylan's rock ballad "Like a Rolling Stone"?
- What U.S. landmark is outfitted with multiple foghorns because its locale is so often enveloped in dense fog?
- Though a silvery-white medal, what chemical element lends its name to a deep shade of blue?
- The controversial 1915 movie "The Birth of a Nation" depicts what historical event?
- Though now often referred to any roasted beef, barbacoa traditionally comes from what part of the cow?
- What body part is the final word of the chorus in the folk song "Oh! Susanna"?
- President Barack Obama's first name is derived from a Semitic word meaning what?
- Starring Bruce Willis, the 2010 film "RED" features CIA agents who are "Extremely Dangerous" as well as what?
- What is the last word of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream" speech?
- The term "ad lib" comes from the Latin phrase "ad libitum", which roughly means what?
- What presidential last name can be typed using just the right-hand side of a standard keyboard?