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Questions
- The 2008 bestseller "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle" features a title character who is what?
- Someone who repeatedly tries to revive interest in a hopeless issue is said to be "beating a" what?
- The NBA's Philadelphia 76ers are named for the year what historic document was signed?
- The largest of the all parrots, the hyacinth macaw's plumage is what distinctive color?
- What major artery located in the upper arm, is commonly monitored to check a person's blood pressure?
- The state whose name comes first alphabetically is located where in the U.S.?
- The catastrophic 2010 BP oil spill resulted from the explosion of an offshore drilling rig with what name?
- The triangular orange logo on Elmer's glue labels features the head of Elmer, who is what kind of "spokesanimal"?
- The "fingerstache" is a popular tattoo of a stylized mustache typically inked on what finger?
- Teased for it on "Saturday Night Live", what actress appears in a series of TV ads for Activia yogurt?
- Which of the following is a fancy word for the behavior that makes Pinocchio's nose grow?
- The international runaway bestseller "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" takes place in what country?
- What country is famous for the scenic fjords that line its shores?
- The expression "top brass" originally referred to the decorative gold braids worn by whom?
- The 2011 film "Conan the Barbarian" reintroduces a character first made famous by what action star in 1982?
- What region of the globe shares its name with a term meaning "a state of listlessness or sadness"?
- What was the subject of a 1964 decision in which Justice Potter Stewart wrote, "I know it when I see it"?
- Typically served as a Southern side dish, spoonbread is a pudding-like bread with what ingredient?
- What classic movie has a lead female character whose real name is revealed to be Lulamae Barnes?
- The title "maître d" is from a longer phrase that features what well-known French word?
- The word "fleabag" is commonly used to describe a seedy or run-down what?
- The star of her own cable TV reality series, Rachel Zoe is best known for her work as a celebrity what?
- The life of Maureen Marder, a construction worker and exotic dancer, inspired what '80s movie?
- Originally en vogue in the early 1900s, a "craftsman" is a simplistic style of what?
- The second half of each episode of TV's "Law and Order" focuses on the efforts of what professionals?
- Which of the following is the CORRECT case-sensitive spelling of a popular brand of digital video recorder?
- The Web site IDoNowIDont.com is a marketplace for buying and selling secondhand what?
- The song "Do-Re-Mi" in "The Sound of Music" teaches us that all but which of the following are music syllables?
- Prior to becoming a world famous Italian tenor, Andrea Bocelli had what occupation?
- On television, Dr. Gregory House's apartment number is "221B", a nod to what famous literary sleuth's address?
- Referring to a meaningful science, the phrase "the dog that didn't bark" derives from which fictional detective?
- What fictional character is often depicted smoking a distinctively-shaped calabash pipe?
- What is the ending to the riddle that begins, If a tree falls in the forest and nobody's around to hear it…"?
- Popularized by Audrey Hepburn, women's shoes with short, slender heels are known as what?
- People who selfishly prevent others from succeeding are sometimes compared to which of these animals "in a bucket"?
- The 2012 TV show "Smash" features a TV actor playing a Broadway actor playing what famous movie actor?
- Updated in 1997 to honor Princess Diana, "Candle in the Wind" was originally a tribute to what actress?
- Which of these 1981 hits would best be described as a "power ballad"?
- The son of a jazz promoter, Billy Crystal was taken to his first movie by what legendary singer?
- In 1980 TV journalist Jane Pauley married Garry Trudeau, a cartoonist best known for what strip?
- What literary character owned an unusual portrait of himself that aged over time, while he did not?
- What frozen food company has featured a bearded fisherman in its logo since 1905?
- Prized by collectors, $20 U.S. gold coins minted from 1849 to 1933 are known by what name?
- What Las Vegas Strip casino was built by famed mobster Bugsy Siegel in the 1940s?
- What TV drama's opening narration begins, "My name is Michael Weston. I used to be a spy, until…"
- The nautical term "starboard" refers to what part of the ship?
- The University of California, San Diego's Geisel Library bears the real surname of what author?
- What is the proper spelling of a mythological being known for shape-shifting, often under a full moon?
- Suffered by marathoners, hyponatremia is a serious medical condition that occurs if you do what?
- Seen on certain notorious celebrities, a SCRAM bracelet alerts authorities when the wearer does what?
- What musical instrument, when made with a vertical frame and strings, is called an "upright"?
- The nickname "Fergie" is shared by both a hip-hop star and a famous ex-royal who holds what title?
- What type of vehicle "with the fringe on top" is the subject of a classic song from the musical "Oklahoma!"?
- Used in a variety of dishes, garam marsala is a blend of ground spices commonly used in what cuisine?
- On the TV series "Community", the main characters become friends after they all take part in a what?
- On the Great Seal of the United States, the eagle holds in its beak a scroll bearing what Latin phrase?
- Played by Jerry Ferrara, what is the name of Vincent Chase's hapless sidekick on the HBO series "Entourage"?
- What animal did Woody Allen once memorably describe as "a rat with wings"?
- Which of the following birds is not named for the sound that it makes?
- When would a car dealership need to sell a Ford Taurus in order to sell it during the astrological period of Taurus?
- Trial lawyers often refer to the false expectation that a witness will confess under cross-examination as what?
- What phrase was used by the media to describe the wave of change that swept some Arab countries in 2011?
- Thanks to a ban on 100-watt incandescent light bulbs, what classic children's toy was redesigned in 2011?
- The brainy video game "Portal 2" utilizes the conservation of momentum and other principles from what field of study?
- Twenty-five times the size of the Bonneville Salt Flats, the Salar de Uyuni Salt Flats are located where?
- What biopic's screenplay was translated into brail at its subject's request?
- The tick bites that cause Lyme disease typically form a reddish rash with what distinctive shape?
- Perhaps alluding to the diets of very small children, deciduous or "baby" teeth are also known as what?
- The unique sound of a Harley-Davidson motorcycle engine idling is commonly described by what food phrase?
- The Queen song "Bohemian Rhapsody" mentions which of these great thinkers in its lyrics?
- The result of strong solar flares that scientists fear could destroy power grids, an "EMP" is a what?
- Though it later became associated with Christie Brinkley, Billy Joel's hit "Uptown Girl" was originally about whom?
- What does the "E" stand for in "NEA", the government agency that provides funding for the arts?
- What is the less fierce-sounding given name of pro golfer Tiger Woods?
- The musical "Million Dollar Quartet" depicts a legendary 1956 jam session by all but which of these artists?
- What R'n'B artist was an early mentor to Justin Bieber, getting him his first record deal at 14 years old?
- What rapper's song "Dear Mama" was officially preserved in the U.S. Library of Congress in 2010?
- Which of the following names does not refer to the same rapper as the others?
- Which literary character is a famous example of a "picaresque" hero, a lowborn character who lives by his wits?
- The adrenal, thyroid and pituitary glands are important components of what bodily system?
- Though spelled "feng shui", the Chinese art of spatial arrangement is typically pronounced how?
- Signed in 1992, NAFTA is a trade agreement among the U.S., Mexico and what third country?
- The Labrador Retriever is a dog breed named after an Eastern region of what country?
- The US imports the most oil from which of these countries?
- What country's national anthem includes a version in the Inuktitut language for its Inuit population?
- What did humorist Dave Barry once call "a medium-sized rural island that is slowly but steadily consumed by sheep"?
- The impolite act of leaving a social gathering without telling your friends is slangily known as a what?
- Two siblings born to the same mother less than a year apart are often cheekily described as what?
- Though a single issue costs $5.95, what weekly magazine was sold in its entirety in 2010 for only $1
- When Robert Frost famously wrote "It finds the thought and the thought finds the words", he was referring to a what?
- Though she's technically "Mrs. Jenner", the matriarch of the Kardashian family has what first name?
- Suspense novelist Robert Ludlum created what well-known movie character?
- Traditionally, s'mores are made by sandwiching chocolate and marshmallows between what?
- What actor starred in a film version of Arthur Miller's "The Crucible", and then married Miller's daughter Rebecca and all that in 1996?
- What '80s musical act notoriously demanded M&Ms be provided backstage, but with the brown ones removed?
- What baseball legend shares his name with a 'golden voiced' homeless man who shot to national fame in 2011?
- The TV series "Ugly Betty" is set at the offices of what fictional "Vogue-like" magazine?
- What former president's initials are "U" and "S"?
- On TV's "Glee", the glee club's main competition is a 26-member show choir at Carmel High named what?
- Since 1950, the World Cup's men soccer championship has been played how often?
- Which of the following familiar words is derived from a Latin word that means "the meeting point of three ways"?
- What physical characteristic is also known as "a nevus"?
- In an emergency, which procedure can be performed with little more than a razor blade and a ballpoint pen?
- What classic novel was originally published as a shorter novella titled "The Fireman"?
- What cable network broadcasts a popular annual week of programming known as "Shark Week"?
- Which New York City street is best known as the home of the New York Stock Exchange?
- The title of the classic novel "Wuthering Heights" refers to what place?
- Which of the following refers to a style of eating in which patrons share large dishes of food?
- Though airing in different decades, which of these TV shows featured the same actor as a main character?
- What breed of dog, known for its thick white coat, is named for the nomadic people of Siberia who once raised it?
- When kissed, which of these landmarks is said to endow visitors with the "gift of gab"?
- What is the technical term for a word or phrase in a Twitter post that is preceded by a "#" symbol?
- Set in an L.A. office building, the 1979 novel "Nothing Lasts Forever", is the basis for what '80s action film?
- PEG's LAW is a helpful mneumonic for remembering the names of the seven what?
- On March 4, 2010, baby Cecelia Marie Halpert was "born" on an emotional episode of what hit TV series?
- Ricky Gervais is the co-creator and star of the original, British version of what hit U.S. TV Show?
- Resulting in a shiny sheen, which of the following is a step in the traditional process for making bagels?
- Patients who elect to have malar augmentation surgery wish to increase the size of their what?
- What TV cartoon centers on two stepbrothers, their pet platypus and an evil scientist named Dr. Doofenshmirtz?
- Popular in Europe and the Middle East, the leeks belong to the same family as what other vegetable?
- What is the well-known nickname for Montana, a title hinted at by the state's official motto, "Oro y Plata"?
- The "jerk" method of preparing and cooking meat originated in what country?
- Proposition 8, California's controversial 2008 ballot measure, dealt with what hot-button issue?
- The sartorius, the longest muscle in the human body, is located where?
- When jump-starting a car, the jumper cables are usually attached to what part of the vehicle?
- What is Dora the Explorer's last name?
- What is Yuri Gagarin's claim to fame?
- The iconic phrase "The Eagle has landed" is forever linked to what historic event?
- On the TV series "The Fugitive", Dr. Richard Kimble pursues a man with what physical trait?
- Which culinary device uses a method known as a bain-marie, or water bath, to provide heat?
- Steak tartare consists of seasoned beef served in what distinctive manner?
- What is the only U.S. state whose official state song was a #1 hit on the Billboard charts?
- Upon losing the Tour de France in 2010, what athlete declared, "I wasn't fast enough in the end"?
- What psychological condition shares its name with a region of the Atlantic Ocean known for its squalls and shifting winds?
- The United States of America is named after a famous Italian what?
- What athletes participate in Blood, Sweat, and Gears, an annual sporting event held in North Carolina?
- What kind of athletes are most likely to use small optical devices known as "range finders"?
- The first thirteen games of the ancient Olympics featured what sole event?
- What is the meaning of the term "pro tempore"?
- What is the singular form of the word "criteria"?
- Reflecting its owners' religious faith, what fashion retailer prints "John 3:16" on its yellow shopping bags?
- Seen in many still life paintings, a ewer is a decorative type of what household object?
- In architecture, a vertical window set in a gable on a sloping roof is called a what?
- What imported beer brand is available in "beugel" bottles, notable for their resealable swingtop caps?
- What office supply was invented in 1962 when a scientist found he could read through spilled yellow ink?
- What 1960s Raquel Welch film was advertised with the slogan "Mankind's First Bikini!"?
- The name of Oregon's capital city can be found embedded within the name of which of these world cities?
- On TV's "Family Guy", creator Seth MacFarlane voices all but which of these members of the Griffin family?
- Paris's largest airport is named after what French leader?
- Though there is little historical evidence, horned helmets are often associated with whom?
- The philosophical issue of "determinism" is devoted to questioning whether humans are born with what?
- Which of the following is the CORRECT name for the popular breed of dog much prized by Queen Elizabeth II?
- Popular in the American Southwest, a "sopaipilla" is best described as a what?
- Thanks to microorganisms that collect in their paws, many dogs' feet have a distinctive odor known as what?
- Philly locals order their city's signature cheesesteak sandwich "wit" or "witout" what topping?
- Once dubbed "The Notorious B.A.G." by the media, Brian Austin Green starred in what '90s teen drama?
- The chant "Donna Martin graduates" will resonate with fans of what '90s TV show?
- What '90s sitcom often featured a character doing a strange dance to Tom Jones's "It's Not Unusual"?
- What sitcom features a well-to-do family employing a wise-cracking butler named Geoffrey Butler?
- Played by Honor Blackman, the provocatively named Pussy Galore is a character in what James Bond film?
- What was the first James Bond movie to show 007 ordering a martini", shaken, not stirred"?
- The name of a song from the popular musical "The Sound of Music", edelweiss is a type of what?
- What tech company proudly notes that its name is a reference to an ancient gourd that was used to "hold precious things"?
- Since 1946, what slogan has appeared on the cover of Highlights for Children magazine?
- The 2002 music video for The White Stripes' "Fell in Love With a Girl" solely features what toys?
- Opponents of genetically modified food often refer to it by what "scary" name?
- Referring to the plastic it's made from, recyclable water bottles often feature what acronym?
- What popular U.S. tourist destination's exterior consists of 142 stainless-steel equilateral triangles?
- The USDA uses the official terms "broiler", "fryer", and "roaster" to classify different types of what?
- The "Star Wars" films notably contain music themes for each main character, a practice known by what music term?
- Retiring shortly after filming, what Oscar-winning actor's final legacy is the 2004 comedy "Welcome to Mooseport"?
- What deep-pocketed filmmaker spent $100 million of his own money on the 2012 film "Red Tails" about the Tuskegee Airmen?
- Pointillism, a painting technique involving tiny dots of color, was pioneered by what French artist?
- What famous inventor founded the company that introduced the revolutionary Kodak camera in 1888?
- What famous U.S. military leader was named "Old Blood-and-Guts"?
- What former U.S. president is often referred to by the nickname "Poppy"?
- When asked in 2007 if he had ever cried at a movie, what actor jokingly replied "At the premiere of Batman and Robin"?
- Struggling with health issues, what author had the habit of penciling in a daily weight record on his bathroom wall?
- What American author is credited with popularizing the Spanish word "cojones" as a synonym for bravery?
- What author famously defined "guts" as "grace under pressure?"
- What U.S. state name is featured on labels of Jim Beam whiskey?
- The Conquistadors were 16th-century New World adventurers native to what European country?
- Traditionally made with a base of olive oil, Castile soap is named for a region of what country?
- What country's annual film awards are called "The Goyas", named for its celebrated native artist?
- Not very long ago, people traveling abroad often used GSM cell phones that used what "System for Mobile Communications"?
- On the children's TV "Dora the Explorer", Dora's best friend Boots is what kind of animal?
- The official logo for the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. features a picture of what?
- The legendary Heisman trophy features a helmeted player in what distinctive pose?
- What actress stars as as ruthless litigator Patty Hewes in the TV drama "Damages"?
- What novel begins "When he was nearly thirteen, my brother Jem got his arm badly broken at the elbow?
- The now classic jingle for Toys R Us begins with the line "I don't want to" do what?
- Typically marking the end of a conversation, the Spanish phrase "Vaya con dios" means what in English?
- The interior of a fiber-optic cable is usually made out of what substance?
- Though human fat is typically whitish, most people also have small amounts of calorie-burning fat that is what color?
- To extend their shelf life, bags of potato chips are often filled with what gas before being sealed?
- Since 1955, what has been the highest prize awarded at the Cannes Film Festival?
- Since 1980, what award has honored the worst in Hollywood filmmaking?
- The logo of the Shell oil company is a stylized image of what kind of shell?
- The Grammy-winning soundtrack to "O brother, where art thou?" features the music of what genre?
- Shaquille O ‘Neal and Robin Williams have both played which type of supernatural being on the big screen?