Trivia

Because he shares his name with his late father,what NASCAR superstar is popularly known as "Junior"?

DALE EARNHARDT

Ellen DeGeneres typically kicks off episodes of her popular daytime talk show by doing what?

DANCING

Composed by Johann Strauss, one of the world's most famous waltzes is called "Blue" what?

DANUBE

Aubergine, the British term for an eggplant, is also the name of a shade of what color?

DARK PURPLE

Designed to keep criminals from profiting from their crimes,a "Son of Sam" law is named after what infamous person?

DAVID BERKOWITZ

Comedians riffed about talking cars and lifeguards at a 2010 Comedy Central roast skewering what actor?

DAVID HASSELHOFF

According to his TV theme song,who was "born on a mountaintop in Tennessee"?

DAVY CROCKETT

An "estate tax" is typically levied by the government after what life event?

DEATH

During deep sleep, a healthy adult's brain emits which of these kind of waves?

DELTA

A key component in their company logo,Pixar's mascot Luxo Jr. is a what?

DESK LAMP

Because it features a dead character's secrets,the TV drama "Pretty Little Liars" has been called a teen version of what?

DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES

Discovered 2.2 miles under the ground,the deepest living animal was given what appropriate nickname?

DEVIL WORM

At the end of "The Breakfast Club," Molly Ringwald gives Judd Nelson her what?

DIAMOND EARRING

At birth,Hillary Clinton was given what middle name?

DIANE

According to a famous Albert Einstein quote, "God does not play" what with the universe?

DICE

A task performed on the reality show "Top Chef," a brunoise is made by doing what?

DICING VEGETABLES

A common ailment,dyspepsia gets its name from Greek roots meaning "bad" what?

DIGESTION

A torch, an oak branch and an olive branch are featured on the back of what U.S. coin?

DIME

A move called a "jackknife" is commonly performed in what sport?

DIVING

Before starting a successful shoe company, Klaus Maertens held what position in the German army?

DOCTOR

Dolittle,Strangelove and Zhivago are surnames of classic movie characters who share what distinguished title?

DOCTOR

A common Italian expression, "dolce far niente" means "the sweetness of" what?

DOING NOTHING

At his 2011 Comedy Central roast,who playfully compared his famous hair to that of a "wet raccoon"?

DONALD TRUMP

Because of the way it looks, sneezing into the crook of your arm is commonly called a what?

DRACULA SNEEZE

A Smithsonian exhibit features one of Celia Cruz's "batas Cubanas",which is a Cuban variety of what?

DRESS

Breathalyzer test results are often introduced as evidence in cases involving which of these crimes?

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE

A secret menu item at Fatburger restaurants,the "Hypocrite" is a veggie burger topped with what fixing?

BACON

Due to its presumed power over backsliding vegetarians,which of the following has been labeled a "Gateway Meat"?

BACON

A type of clay pottery, tera cotta takes its name from an Italian phrase meaning what?

BAKED EARTH

A type of clay pottery,terra cotta takes its name from an Italian phrase meaning what?

BAKED EARTH

Because of the motions involved,what activity is thought to help children correct a pigeon-toed gait?

BALLET

A person wearing specialized Capezio shoes is most likely engaging in which of these activities?

BALLET DANCING

Cavendish is the most popular supermarket variety of what fruit?

BANANA

Before he hit it big, what singer composed the famous ad jingle, "I'm stuck on BandAid"?

BARRY MANILOW

Boston's Ted Williams tunnel is named in honor of a legendary player in what sport?

BASEBALL

A largemouth angler specializes in catching a variety of what fish?

BASS

Covering almost the entire body and marketed toward Muslim women,the "Burqini" is a modest type of what clothing?

BATHING SUIT

As of 2010, which of these movie franchises has not released a film in 3D?

BATMAN

According to an old nautical expression, when facing a difficult time you should do what to the hatches?

BATTEN DOWN

Based on the foreign film "8 1/2," the Broadway musical "Nine" features what aptly-titled song?

BE ITALIAN

CC Bloom's,a hotel in the tropics of Thailand,is named after a character from what 1980s movie?

BEACHES

Edward Michael Grylls, rugged host of the Discovery Series "Man vs. Wild," goes by what nickname?

BEAR

Despite having the word "fly" in their name, fireflies are actually what kind of insect?

BEETLE

At the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery,whose portrait depicts him holding a computer disk?

BILL GATES

As of 2011,which of these movie stars has not yet reached the unofficial "retirement age" of 65?

BILL MURRAY

According to its author, which of these books was written to promote kindness toward horses?

BLACK BEAUTY

A movie genre characterized by dark lighting and bleak settings,"film noir" literally translates to what?

BLACK FILM

According to a 2001 study at Sydney University, belly button lint is most likely what color?

BLUE

Cerulean is a shade of what color?

BLUE

An interrosseus part of the human body is, by definition, an area that is situated between two what?

BONES

Despite being "the epicenter of prep style," what city did GQ dub "America's Worst-Dressed" in 2011?

BOSTON

Bill Clinton once said that climbing Kilimanjaro and running a marathon were two items on his what?

BUCKET LIST

A popular ingredient in cookies, hazelnuts are also known as what?

BUCKEYES

Cartoon character SpongeBob SquarePants has what distinctive physical characteristic?

BUCKTEETH

Because it means "gentlemen," which of these words often marks the way to men's restrooms in Spanish-speaking places?

CABALLEROS

Capable of storing up to two hundred gallons of water,a saguaro is a type of what?

CACTUS

Deriving its name from the French word for "melt," fondant is a creamy mixture mostly used as what?

CAKE ICING

As of 2011,which of the following has never been the title of a reality show about making cakes?

CAKE MIX

Debuting in 2010,which As-Seen-On-TV product promises to make women's outfits"office appropriate?"

CAMI SECRET

After Russia, what is the largest country in the world by land area?

CANADA

A sort of prequel to "Sex and The City," "The Carrie Diaries" is a 2010 novel by what author?

CANDACE BUSHNELL

A popular vacation spot, the Turks and Caicos Islands are a British colony located where?

CARIBBEAN

Described as a 370-year old Forks, WA resident, who ranked second on Forbes' 2011 list of wealthiest fictional characters?

CARLISE CULLEN

Based on France's "24 hours of Le Mans," America's "24 hours of Le Mons" is a race involving what?

CARS

Believed to bring prosperity,Chinese restaurants often display a statue of what animal with one paw raised?

CAT

A treat for their customers,in 2011 pet food maker Friskies released three iPad games meant for what animals to play?

CATS

According to a famous quote from Confucius,"only the wisest and stupidest of men never" do what?

CHANGE

A couple described as a "Sam and Diane" refers to the on-again,off-again duo of what classic sitcom?

CHEERS

According to legend, David Jacks of Monterey County, CA, was the first to market a now-famous type of what?

CHEESE

By definition,a Mexican dish served "con queso" comes with what?

CHEESE

Celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2010, Junior's is a New-York based restaurant famous for its what?

CHEESECAKE

As a token of goodwill,in 1909 the city of Tokyo donated to the United States 2,000 what?

CHERRY TREES

A leghorn is a type of what animal?

CHICKEN

A pitfall of cosmetic dentistry,veneered front teeth that are oversized and bright white are known as what?

CHICLET TEETH

By definition, a "doula" provides assistance during which of these events?

CHILDBIRTH

After nearly 70 days underground,33 men were dramatically rescued in 2010 from a mine in what country?

CHILE

Despite spanning nearly four million square miles, what country has had only one time zone since 1949?

CHINA

Directed by Jack Nicholson,"The Two Jakes" is the critically-panned sequel to what acclaimed film?

CHINATOWN

Cowboy Sketch and "A View to Kill" are two listings in a book titled what?

CHRISTOPHER WALKEN A TO Z

At which of these places would a person most likely find a book called a hymnal?

CHURCH

As any foodie can tell you,a geoduck is a type of what?

CLAM

According to a TV Land sitcom starring Betty White,it is "Hot In" what U.S. city?

CLEVELAND

A person with an excessive wardrobe and keen interest in dressing well is said to be a what?

CLOTHESHORSE

A person is most likely to visit London's Savile Row to shop for which of the following?

CLOTHING

A 20th-century fashion icon, Gabrielle Chanel was better known by what nickname?

COCO

A national dish of Thailand, Pad Thai is traditionally made with all but which of these ingredients?

COCONUT MILK

Because he grew up with it,which of these actors would not have to fake an Irish accent?

COLIN FARRELL

After retirement,"emeritus" is traditionally added to the title of a person with which of these occupations?

COLLEGE PROFESSOR

After retirement,"emeritus" is traditionally added to the title of a person with which of these occupations?

COLLEGE PROFESSORS

Created by a college professor, what is the CORRECT order when typing the original emoticon for a smiley face?

COLON, DASH, PARENTHESES

Due to its low rate of obesity,what state is consistently labeled the "skinniest" in the U.S.?

COLORADO

A 2011 New York Times obituary for the late Peter Falk discussed the actor's 30-plus year gig as what TV character?

COLUMBO

At the end of the 1953 movie "Shane," what does the little boy famously yell as Shane rides off into the sunset?

COME BACK!

A duvet cover is usually used to cover what?

COMFORTER

Better known as the "Barefoot Contessa," author and TV host Ina Garten is a guru in what field?

COOKING

A "Bogus" was an early nineteenth-century machine used to do what?

COUNTERFEIT MONEY

Dave Berry once wrote that there was no way to kill what plant "that does not involve nuclear weapons"?

CRABGRASS

Bubbles collapsing in synovial fluid is what creates the sound that occurs when you do what?

CRACK YOUR KNUCKLES

A metaphor for a tough situation, the British phrase "sticky wicket" arose from playing what game on a wet field?

CRICKET

Derived from a passage in Balzac,a popular saying states "behind every great fortune is a great" what?

CRIME

By definition, which of these popular craft hobbies involves the use of a hooked needle?

CROCHET

According to legend, Swiss folk hero William Tell was an expert with what medieval weapon?

CROSSBOW

According to a Navy tradition, sailors become "shellbacks" after doing what for the first time?

CROSSING THE EQUATOR

A group of what birds is known as "murder"?

CROWS

A well-known term for a husband whose wife cheats on him is derived from which of these bird names?

CUCKOO

At health spas, slices of what vegetable are commonly placed over a person's eyes to reduce swelling?

CUCUMBERS

A staple in mob movie meals,"gabagool" is one pronunciation of capicola,a type of Italian what?

CURED MEAT

According to the classic show about Kevin Arnold,which years were "The Wonder Years"?

1968 TO 1973

According to a 2011 study on "the return trip effect," trips home seem to be how much faster than trips out?

20%

According to the Constitution,a U.S. senator elected in 2010 will be up for reelection in what year?

2016

A child starting kindergarten in September 2010 will ordinarily graduate from high school in what year?

2023

A child starting kindergarten in September of 2010 will ordinarily graduate from high school in what year?

2023

Considered by many to be the best motion picture ever made,Orson Welles was just how old when he made "Citizen Kane"?

25 *CORRECT*

A person who works full-time and gets paid biweekly would receive how many paychecks in one year?

26

A year is approximately equal to how many fortnights?

26

According to the results of the 2010 Census,what is the approximate population of the United States?

309 MILLION

A pair of men's pants measuring "30×32" has what two measurements?

30″ WAIST, 32″ INSEAM

An alternative to the SAT, the ACT is a standardized college entrance exam in which scores range from 1 to what number?

36

As those who observe it well know, lent traditionally lasts how long?

40 DAYS

A Web site that no longer exists will often prompt the phrase "Not Found" and what code number?

404

According to the U.S. Naval Observatory, the average length of a calendar year is 365 days and what?

5 HRS, 49 Min, 12 SEC

According to McDonald's, how many calories does its signature Big Mac sandwich have?

540

A type of molecule,cubane gets its name because its structure resembles a shape with how many sides?

6

Each year, the South Pole experiences how many months of total darkness?

6

As of 2011,what is the earliest age at which a person in the U.S. can collect their Social Security retirement benefits?

62

During the 2010 BP oil spill, oil gushed into the Gulf of Mexico for a total of how many days?

86 days

Because it is sold in multiples of 64, computer RAM, or memory, is unavailable in which of these sizes?

878 MB

By definition, a right triangle must contain one angle that has what precise measurement?

90 DEGREES

A standard yardstick is approximately how many centimeters long?

91

According to its commercial jingle, consumers are advised to use what amount of Daisy sour cream?

A DOLLOP

An essential component in tango music, the bandoneon is a musical instrument that closely resembles a what?

ACCORDION

A criminal who has "cooked the books" has engaged in what kind of illegal behavior?

ACCOUNTING FRAUD

As its name suggests, No "Zit" Sherlock is a beauty product that treats what unpleasant condition?

ACNE

According to an old expression, "Great oaks grow from little" what?

ACORNS

Because it is released in stressful situations, which of these is known as the "fight or flight" hormone?

ADRENALINE

A blanket or shawl made of colored squares sewn or crocheted together is called a what?

AFGHAN

Cape Agulhas, and not the nearby Cape of Good Hope, is the southernmost point of what continent?

AFRICA

By definition,a doctor specializing in geriatrics primarily treats problems relating to what?

AGING

By definition,a taxiway is a paved strip used by what type of vehicle?

AIRPLANE

Because it was the highest point on the Ohio & Erie Canal,what city's name derives from the Greek word for "high place"?

AKRON

Before switching career paths,what prominent American studied clarinet performance at Juilliard?

ALAN GREENSPAN

As of April 2011,residents of which of these U.S. states do not currently pay state income tax?

ALASKA

Drivers traversing the Golden Gate Bridge are afforded picturesque views of what famous island?

ALCATRAZ

Before becoming a successful film director, Rob Reiner played Michael Stivic on what classic sitcom?

ALL IN THE FAMILY

College students interested in science commonly take a class known as "gross" what?

ANATOMY

A company known for its atlases and maps was born when William Rand went into business with whom?

ANDREW MCNALLY

Claire Danes won an Emmy for playing Temple Grandin, a real-life autism advocate and expert in what field?

ANIMAL BEHAVIOR

Coral reefs form due to a gradual accumulation of which of the following?

ANIMAL SKELETONS

By definition, what does a game-keeper keep?

ANIMALS

By definition, what does a gamekeeper keep?

ANIMALS

An iconic 1964 painting by Rene Magritte depicts a businessman in a bowler hat who face is obscured by a what?

APPLE

Donning a sizeable gray-ribboned hat, who performed "My Country Tis of Thee" at Barack Obama's inaugeration?

ARETHA FRANKLIN

As of 2010, Athina Rousell de Miranda is the only surviving heir to whose vast fortune?

ARISTOTLE ONASSIS

A US President and an actress from the TV Series "Golden Girls" share what surname?

ARTHUR

Along with Bonaire and Curacao,what "A" island comprises the "ABC Islands"?

ARUBA

Because it is often called "Roquette" in French, which of these gourmet salad greens is commonly referred to as "rocket"?

ARUGULA

By definition, where does an abyssopalegic animal live?

AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA

By definition,where does an abyssopelagic animal live?

AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA

Dee Brown's bestselling history of the American West is titled "Bury My Heart" where?

AT WOUNDED KNEE

A contestant on "Celebrity Apprentice" in 2011, NeNe Leakes is an outspoken "Real Housewife" from what city?

ATLANTA

A major airport serving what U.S. city is named in honor of mayors William Berry Hartsfield and Maynard Jackson?

ATLANTA

Also about gangsters and New Jersey,the HBO series "Boardwalk Empire" is set in the '20s in what town?

ATLANTIC CITY

Coordinated Universal Time,the worldwide standard for timekeeping,is directly based on the behavior of what?

ATOMS

Closely related to a wallaby and another marsupial, a wallaroo is native to what continent?

AUSTRALIA

A giant compound in Southern California houses Jay Leno's famous collection of rare and vintage what?

AUTOMOBILES

A new spin on the BLT,the increasingly popular "BLAT" sandwich typically comes with bacon,lettuce,tomato and what?

AVOCADO

Because it is thought to be easier than other sciences,what college course is nicknamed "Rocks for Jocks?"

GEOLOGY

Despite publishing under a male pseudonym,which of these classic authors was actually a woman?

GEORGE ELIOT

After picking his running mate for vice president,who wrote in his diary,"It was my decision,and I blew it"?

GEORGE H.W. BUSH

A late night talk show that debuted on TBS in 2009, the "Lopez Show" is hosted by whom?

GEORGE LOPEZ

Ali Wentworth,a popular actress and comedienne,is the wife of what prominent news anchor?

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS

Despite its international sounding name, which of these foods was actually invented in the U.S?

GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE

A caramel candy brand since 1903,Werther's Original is named after a town in the Westphalia region of what country?

GERMANY

During World War I,what country introduced a fleet of submarines known as "U-boats"?

GERMANY

An opthamologist would most likely treat someone suffering from which of these ailments?

GLAUCOMA

Chef Paula Deen has caught flack for her recipe "Lady's Brunch Burger," a burger that replaces the bun with two what?

GLAZED DOUGHNUTS

Aimed at worn-out parents,the title of a best-selling 2011 kids' book parody profanely urges kids to do what?

GO TO SLEEP

Chevre, Montrachet, and Bucheron are all cheeses primarily made from the milk of what animal?

GOAT

A mythical creature blamed for killing livestock in Mexico, El Chupacabra means what in Spanish?

GOAT SUCKER

According to Greek myth,King Midas had the power to turn everything he touched into what?

GOLD

A replica of John Sutter's sawmill in Coloma,California,marks what important event in U.S. history?

GOLD RUSH

A person who is said to be "playing the back nine" is participating in what sport?

GOLF

According to legend,country club employee Buddy Mulligan inspired a term often used in what sport?

GOLF

Comic strip character Charlie Brown favors what well-known expression of dismay?

GOOD GRIEF!

Because he thought it would improve people's spirits,in 1920 Harry Burt named his ice-cream-on-a-stick invention what?

GOOD HUMOR BAR

Advertised as a "Decision Engine," Bing is a Web Site most similar in function to which of the following?

GOOGLE

As its title hints at,the 2012 movie "Joyful Noise" features what type of musical acts?

GOSPEL CHOIRS

Banksy, a wildly popular contemporary artist, is best known for what kind of works?

GRAFFITI PAINTINGS

A bushel is a standard unit originally used to measure the weight of what?

GRAIN

Before LL Cool J did the honors in 2012,which of these awards shows had gone without a host for 7 years?

GRAMMYS

A 1960s TV character played by Al Lewis, Count Vladimir Dracula is better known by what name?

GRANDPA MUNSTER

Considered the opposite of sexy,women's underwear that comes up to the waist is slangily known as what?

GRANNY PANTIES

A tangelo is a cross between a tangerine and what other fruit?

GRAPEFRUIT

As suggested by its quirky style, the 2010 film "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World" is based on an original what?

GRAPHIC NOVEL

Audiences sang the lyrics "summer fling,don't mean a thing" at a 2010 "Sing-A-Long" re-release of what movie musical?

GREASE

Derived from the practice of drinking lime juice to prevent scurvy,"limey" is a slang term for a person from where?

GREAT BRITAIN

Angry over their government's finance policies,in 2011 protestors in what country started hurling yogurt at police?

GREECE

Best known for her political website "The Huffington Post," Arianna Huffington hails from what country?

GREECE

A scholar who is "classicist" deals primarily with texts originally written in what languages?

GREEK AND LATIN

A scholar who is a classicist deals primarily with texts originally written in what languages?

GREEK AND LATIN

Displayed on all their farming equipment, what are the trademark colors of the John Deere brand?

GREEN AND YELLOW

According to legend, what frigid country was given a "warmer" name to trick people into settling there?

GREENLAND

A staple of Argentinean cuisine, asado is a dish consisting of meat cooked using what technique?

GRILLING

Because they contain nitrogen,what beer's bubbles appear to float downward when poured into a glass?

GUINNESS DRAUGHT

Also called a "Whammy bar" a "tremolo arm" is used to affect the pitch of which of these musical instruments?

GUITAR

A disorder where objects appear shrunken,Lilliputian hallucinations derives its name from what novel?

GULLIVER'S TRAVELS

During his illustrious career, Romanian-born Bela Karolyi coached 9 Olympic champions in what sport?

GYMNASTICS

A lover of learning, as of 2010 James Franco has enrolled in all but which of these universities?

HARVARD

A staple in Kate Middleton's wardrobe, a fascinator is an ornate type of what fashion accessory?

HAT

Because it has the lowest boiling point of any substance,what element is used as a cooling agent in MRIs?

HELIUM

Between 2006 and 2009,actor Justin Long appeared in a series of TV ads,speaking what memorable line?

HELLO, I'M A MAC. CORRECT

Between 1100 and 1547, there were eight kings of England who had what first name?

HENRY

A collection of Sanskrit hymns and verses known as the Vedas are sacred texts in what religion?

HINDUISM

A skeleton's gender can be determined by looking at the curvature on the sciatic notch,an area on what bone?

HIPBONE

Besides elephants and rhinoceroses,what other animals are considered pachyderms?

HIPPOPOTAMUSES

According to reality star Mike"The Situation" Sorrentino,"The Situation" refers to what muscular body part?

HIS ABS

Dwight Eisenhower renamed the presidential retreat "Camp David" in honor of who?

HIS GRANDSON

A perennial dance favorite,a popular song by C&C Music Factory describes "Things That Make You Go" what?

HMMMM

A Eurasian counterpart to the NHL, the KHL is a professional league in what sport?

HOCKEY

Believed to be caused by jets,rare cloud formations that often drop snow share their name with what office tool?

HOLE-PUNCH

During WWI,butter often had to be imported from the Netherlands to France to create what aptly named sauce?

HOLLANDAISE

During the Depression.impoverished people built tent cities and shantytowns known by what "presidential" nickname?

HOOVERVILLES

Each year, the Bram Stoke awards are presented to writers of what literary genre?

HORROR

Each year,the Bram Stoker Awards are presented to writers of what literary genre?

HORROR

Developed by engineer James Watt,what unit of measure is equivalent to lifting 33,000 "foot pounds" per minute?

HORSEPOWER

Deadly Nadders, Hideous Zipplebacks and Gronckles are feared creatures in what 2010 movie?

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON

Albany and New York City are two major ports on what river?

HUDSON

Besides sporting his trademark smoking jacket and pipe, what media mogul is often seen wearing a sailor's hat?

HUGH HEFNER

By definition,polyandry occurs when a woman has more than one what?

HUSBAND

`Famous for their work on modernist furniture design, Charles and Ray Eames were related how?

HUSBAND AND WIFE

Banned in some areas,the controversial method by which natural gas is extracted from rock formations is known as what?

HYDROFRACKING

Before it was prescribed to help regrow hair,the drug minoxidil was developed to treat what condition?

HYPERTENSION

Drugs known as "beta blockers" are commonly prescribed for which of these conditions?

HYPERTENSION

Boasting of its environmental consciousness,what retailer states that the two colors in its logo blend to make green?

IKEA

Before becoming a supermodel,which of these women attended the Univeristy of Nairobi?

IMAN

Due to its history, New York's Ellis Island is home to a museum focusing on what subject?

IMMIGRATION

According to a common cliche,a person who objects strongly to doing something wouldn't do it "for all the tea" where?

IN CHINA

An old way of wondering if a new product or work of art will have mainstream success asks, "Will it play" here?

IN PEORIA

An elephant's tusks correspond to what type of teeth on a human?

INCISORS

A popular vacation spot,the Maldives is an island nation off the coast of which of these countries?

INDIA

Due to its strict obscenity laws, which of these countries once published a version of "Playboy" without any nudity?

INDONESIA

A recurring character by funnyman Russell Brand,Aldous Snow is the lead singer of what fictional band?

INFANT SORROW

Because people aren't using it much, what term was scrapped from the New Oxford American Dictionary in 2005?

INFORMATION SUPERHIGHWAY

According to a debunked urban legend, Avon's original Skin So Soft was thought to be an effective what?

INSECT REPELLENT

A blacksmith works primarily with what metal?

IRON

According to a nerdy joke about chemical symbols, a female is made up of a male plus what element?

IRON

A prayer rug called a "sajjada" is traditionally used by members of what religion?

ISLAM

According to myth,what country's capital was founded by the twins Romulus and Remus?

ITALY

Best known for their hazelnut-filled Baci chocolates, Perugina is a confectionery based in what country?

ITALY

Capri pants are named for a picturesque resort island located off the coast of what country?

ITALY

Concerned with the protection of endangered elephants,eBay expressly forbids the sale of objects made of what?

IVORY

Because the American "r" sound is rarely pronounced, in what country is Ronald McDonald called "Donald McDonald?"

JAPAN

Characterized as conformist and workaholic,the term "salaryman" refers to a white-collar employee in what country?

JAPAN

Consisting of food served in a specialized box, "bento" is a popular type of meal native to what country?

JAPAN

A breakthrough in fashion,"jeggings" are leggings designed to look like what?

JEANS

A close friend of her Greek actor father,Telly Savalas was the godfather of which of these movie stars?

JENNIFER ANISTON

Dropping from a size 16 down to a size 6, what actress was spokesperson for Weight Watchers in 2010?

JENNIFER HUDSON

About 30 seconds long,"Think Music" is the name of the familiar theme heard during the final round of what game show?

JEOPARDY

A mix of the words "marionette" and "puppet" provides the name for a set of characters created by whom?

JIM HENSON

As of 2012,which of these comedians has never hosted the Academy Awards?

JIMMY FALLON

A testament to wish fulfillment, what TV personality had, as a teen, a license plate that read L8NITE?

JIMMY KIMMEL

Before Martin Scorsese offered him a part in "Raging Bull," what actor was working at an Italian restaurant in the Bronx?

JOE PESCI

A key figure in the 2008 presidential election, Ohio native Joe Wurzelbacher is better known as what?

JOE THE PLUMBER

During his presidency, Bill Clinton added which of these amenities to the White House?

JOGGING TRACK

Before Barack Obama,who was the last sitting U.S. senator to become president?

JOHN F. KENNEDY

An aviation fanatic,what film star is a licensed commercial pilot and flies his own Boeing 707 jet?

JOHN TRAVOLTA

After a well-publicized breakup,what actor altered his "Winona Forever" tattoo to read "Wino Forever"?

JOHNNY DEPP

A navy pilot who was shot down in World War II,JFK's oldest brother "JPK" was named what?

JOSEPH PATRICK KENNEDY

After 29 years of calling him her "spousal equivalent," what "View" co-host finally wed her longtime beau Steve Janowitz in 2011?

JOY BEHAR

Before starring in the 1999 film,who was dubbed a real-life "runaway bride" after leaving her fiance,Kiefer Sutherland?

JULIA ROBERTS

Considered "too fat" for a single seat, what film director was bumped from a Southwest Airlines flight in 2010?

KEVIN SMITH

Born in New York,the legendary outlaw William H. Bonney,Jr. was better known as "Billy the" what?

KID

After a much-hyped 2011 wedding,which Kardashian filed for divorce just days after marrying NBA player Kris Humphries?

KIM

According to official lore, whose birth was greeted by a double rainbow over sacred Mt Paektu?

KIM JONG II

Because its members are all related to a man named Leon, a rock band formed in 2000 has what name

KINGS OF LEON

Composed by a Mexican songwriter in 1941,the classic song "Besame Mucho" translates to what in English?

KISS ME A LOT

A famous series of silent movies features a gang of slapstick comedians called the "Keystone" what?

KOPS

A peace treaty has never been signed for which of these major conflicts?

KOREAN WAR

Comedian Dan Whitney is better known by what stage name?

LARRY THE CABLE GUY

Drip irrigation systems perform roughly the same function as which of these gardening implements?

LAWN SPRINKLER

Betcha can't eat just one" is a classic slogan for what food brand?

LAYS

Describing a person as "sinistral" is a fancy way of saying they are what?

LEFT-HANDED

A likely expert on the Loch Ness monster and the Abominable Snowman,a cryptozoologist studies what?

LEGENDARY CREATURES

A zester is a common kitchen tool designed to be used with which of these foods?

LEMON

A zester is a common kitchen tool designed to be used with which of these kitchen foods?

LEMON

Capable of eroding tooth enamel, which of these fruits is the most acidic?

LEMON

A traditional whiskey sour is sour because it contains what?

LEMON JUICE

Daniel Handler writes the kids' book series "A Series of Unfortunate Events" under what pen name?

LEMONY SNICKET

According to company estimates, about 25% of Filet-O-Fish sandwiches are sold during what?

LENT

Calling itself "America's third largest party," what group promotes "Minimum Government, Maximum Freedom"?

LIBERTARIAN PARTY

A false urban myth claims that a combination of pop rocks and soda proved fatal for "Mikey," the boy in what cereal's '70s ads?

LIFE

By definition,a "towhead" has what distinguishing feature?

LIGHT-BLOND HAIR

At Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry,the Tesla Coil is used to simulate what natural event?

LIGHTNING STORM

Chartreuse is a yellowish-green color that gets its name from a similiarly-colored type of what?

LIQUER

By definition, food that is served flambeed is served how?

LIT ON FIRE

Culinarily speaking,which of these nursery rhyme characters had the easiest access to mutton?

LITTLE BO PEEP

A prissy blonde brat named Nellie Oleson was a memorable character on what TV show?

LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE

Also the name of her global empire,Martha Stewart's eponymous magazine is named "Martha Stewart" what?

LIVING

Derived from a Spanish term for a newborn animal, a "cria" is used to refer to a baby what?

LLAMA

According to the OED,which of these shoe names also describes a person "who spends his time in idleness"?

LOAFER

Because of a novel by Vladimir Nabokov, what name has come to mean "a seductive young girl"?

LOLITA

According to the term's rough translation,the vegetable and grain-heavy "macrobiotic diet" purports to offer a what?

LONG LIFE

Bel Air,Brentwood,and Westwood are neighborhoods in what metropolitan area?

LOS ANGELES

A popular four-digit passcode on the iPhone is 5683,which turns out to be the keyboard representation of what word?

LOVE

According to the lyrics of a 1964 song,the girl from Ipanema is "tall and thin and young and" what?

LOVELY

According to its long-running tourism slogan,"Virginia Is For" whom?

LOVERS

Derived from its Greek name, areology is the scientific study of what planet?

MARS

After directing the pro-Dalai Lama 1997 film "Kundun," what director found himself banned from China?

MARTIN SCORSESE

A site of historic peace negotiations,the presidential retreat Camp David is located in what U.S. state?

MARYLAND

A phillumenist is a collector of what?

MATCHBOOKS

Christian radio personality Harold Camping was left "a little bewildered" when what day in 2011 passed Rapture-free?

MAY 21ST

An 1899 poem that begins, "I know what the caged bird feels" inspired the title of whose 1969 memoirs?

MAYA ANGELOU

As of 2010,which of these Bravo "Real Housewives" has not released a music single?

MICHAELE SALAHI

A college graduate who participates in an ROTC program graduates with a what?

MILITARY COMMISSION

As its name implies,the trench coat is a wardrobe staple originally designed for what group of people?

MILITARY SOLDIERS

A popular coffee drink, a macchiato is traditionally an expresso with what topping?

MILK FOAM

Due to his real-life first initial, the actor known for playing Mini-Me in the Austin Powers films has what nickname?

MINI-V

As seen in online videos, a person can create soda geysers by combining Diet Coke with which of these?

MINT MENTOS

An 18th century British diplomat, Baron St. Helens lends his name to a famous American what?

MOUNTAIN

Based on a true story, the 2010 film "127 Hours" stars James Franco as Aron Ralston, a courageous what?

MOUNTAIN CLIMBER

A person claiming to have psychokinetic powers is supposed to be able to do what with his mind?

MOVE OBJECTS

A "cinephile" is a person who is a devoted and knowledgeable fan of what?

MOVIES

A popular snack food for children, string cheese is normally made from what type of cheese?

MOZZARELLA

A caprese salad traditionally includes which of these ingredients?

MOZZARELLA CHEESE

Before becoming a famous actor,who won a televised contest naming him "America's Toughest Bouncer"?

MR. T

Debuting in 2008, "The Rachel Maddow Show" is a popular political talk show that airs on what network?

MSNBC

Buzz Aldrin served as the model for which of these popular award statuettes?

MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARD

A winter time staple,red wine that has been warmed and flavored with spices is called what?

MULLED WINE

Dresses whose hemlines are short in front but long in back are known by what hair-inspired term?

MULLET DRESS

Considered an "easy A," what college-level course is often jokingly referred to as "Clapping for Credit"?

MUSIC APPRECIATION

According to Urban Dictionary, "cookie duster" is a playful term for a what?

MUSTACHE

A local seafood joint called the "Crab Shack" is a frequent setting on which of these TV sitcoms?

MY NAME IS EARL

Because it possesses both male and female reproductive organs, which animal is classified as a hermaphrodite?

EARTHWORM

At five feet eleven inches, Michelle Obama is tied with whom for tallest First Lady?

ELEANOR ROOSEVELT

After nearly thirty years on the job,Mary Hart stepped down as host of what TV show in 2011?

ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT

By definition,a diurnal event occurs how often?

EVERY DAY

A Darwinist is,by definition,a believer of what concept?

EVOLUTION

A sign with the Spanish word "salida" on it indicates what?

EXIT

A type of security measure, retinal scanning identifies people based on unique patterns in their what?

EYES

An iconic road sign located just south of the Los Vegas Strip welcomes visitors to what?

FABULOUS LOS VEGAS

During her 2010 SNL monologue,Betty White quipped that what website sounded like "a huge waste of time"?

FACEBOOK

According to a well-known expression, a person who is "dressed to the nines" is wearing what?

FANCY CLOTHES

According to a key song from "The Sound of Music," what musical note is "a long, long way to run"?

FAT

By definition, a chiropodist is a specialist who treats disorders of the what?

FEET

As part of its 2009 bankruptcy plan,Chrysler agreed to form a partnership with what European automaker?

FIAT

As its name implies,Bowfire is a music show featuring several performers who are virtuosos on the what?

FIDDLE

By definition,a quinquagenarian is a person who falls into what age range?

FIFTIES

Developed by an elementary school teacher, Airborne is a popular herbal remedy that aims to do what?

FIGHT OFF COLDS

As its name suggests,the Web site 1040.com allows users to do which of the following online?

FILE TAXES

A key plot point in "The Social Network," the exclusive frat-like clubs at Harvard University are called what?

FINAL CLUBS

Darwin's theory of evolution was supported by observing which of these birds on the Galapagos Islands?

FINCHES

A pescetarian breaks from the vegetarian code by eating which of these foods?

FISH

An article on slate.com titled "Frying Nemo" determines whether what animals can truly feel pain?

FISH

Benjamin Franklin once keenly observed that what two items "stink after three days"?

FISH AND VISITORS

After losing a whopping 88 pounds in 2011, Latino rapper Fat Joe joked that friends started calling him "Joey" what?

FLACO

A cut of beef is said to be "marbled" if it is what?

FLECKED WITH FAT

A woman traditionally waves a fan coyly across her body when performing which of these dances?

FLEMENCO

As depicted in the "Iron Man" movies,which of these is one of Iron Man's superpowers?

FLIGHT

A politician who suddenly changes his public position on an issue is commonly said to have what?

FLIP-FLOPPED

A laid-back Hawaii native, folk rocker Jack Johnson is famous for performing in what footwear?

FLIP-FLOPS

Earning its lead actor an Oscar, the 1968 drama "Charly" is based on what science fiction novel?

FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON

An important characteristic of motor oil,viscosity is the ability of a liquid to resist what?

FLOWING

Because the government requires it,most enriched grain products in the U.S. are fortified with what?

FOLIC ACID

Doctors advise pregnant women to consume sufficient amounts of Vitamin B9, known as what?

FOLIC ACID

As part of a recent culinary trend,"locavores" adhere specifically to a strict diet of what?

FOOD GROWN NEAR THEIR HOMES

A "face mask" is a common penalty in what sport?

FOOTBALL

Available to download on your iPod, Radio Lingua offers users lessons on what?

FOREIGN LANGUAGES

Designed in 1958 to promote nuclear disarmament,the "peace symbol" is a circle divided into how many pieces?

FOUR *CORRECT*

Actually a combination of three tunnels,the so-called "Chunnel" runs underwater from England to what country?

FRANCE

Courting worldwide controversy, in 2010 what country banned wearing full-face Islamic veils in public?

FRANCE

Considered a stunning architectural achievement,Spain's Guggenheim Museum Bilbao was designed by whom?

FRANK GEHRY

Due to licensing costs, what singer's version of "Love and Marriage" is not on "Married...With Children" DVDs?

FRANK SINATRA

A pink monster with a voice like Boris Karloff's is the mascot of what popular breakfast cereal?

FRANKEN BERRY

Because it's trademarked,which of these coffee drinks is only made by Starbucks?

FRAPPUCCINO

Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, and Jonah Hill star in a 2009 movie aptly titled what?

FUNNY PEOPLE

An indefinitely large number is often expressed to what degree?

Nth

A person known to doctors as a "universal donor" has which of these blood types?

O

Boasting more than 70% of the state's people,which of the Hawaiian Islands is the most populated?

OAHU

By definition, bariatrics is a branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of what condition?

OBESITY

According to the old sports saying,"The best defense is a good" what?

OFFENSE

ConocoPhillips belongs to a group of multinational corporations often referrred to as "Big" what?

OIL

By definition,a "roughneck" is a laborer who works where?

OIL RIG

As of 2011,what southern university has produced three Miss Americas and one William Faulkner?

OLE MISS

A 2010 study found that nearly 70% of what imported item failed to live up to its claims of being "extra virgin"?

OLIVE OIL

According to superstition,where should you never put a hat?

ON A BED

According to the National Severe Storms Laboratory,about how wide across is a cloud-to-ground lightning bolt?

ONE INCH

Children put Shrinky Dinks into what in order to make them shrink?

OVEN

Also called a "serial" comma,the optional comma placed before the "and" at the end of a written list is called a what?

OXFORD COMMA

As chefs know,the two succulent bits of meat on the back of a chicken,just above the thigh,are called what?

OYSTERS

Bigger than all of the Earth's land area combined,which of the world's oceans is the largest?

PACIFIC

Commonly used as seating in restaurants,banquettes are what type of furniture?

PADDED BENCHES

Due to the appearance of the numbers, what poker hand is slangily known as "snowmen"?

PAIR OF EIGHTS

Aibohphobia,which reads the same way forwards and backwards,is the fear of what?

PALINDROMES

A plant or animal that grows and feeds on or in another organism is called a what?

PARASITE

Brackets are best described as "square-cornered" versions of what other punctuation marks?

PARENTHESES

A lover of red meat and weaponry,Ron Swanson is Leslie Knope's mustachioed boss on what popular sitcom?

PARKS AND RECREATION

A device some people fear will accidentally create a black hole,the Large Hadron Collider is a what?

PARTICLE ACCELERATOR

Before starring in "Lost," Matthew Fox played a key role in what '90s teen drama?

PARTY OF FIVE

According to an old adage, one should "eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a" what?

PAUPER

At the start of a chess match, the basic opening move E2-E4 involves moving what game piece?

PAWN

A popular brunch cocktail, the Bellini is typically made by mixing champagne with what pureed fruit?

PEACH

As it is technically a legume,which of these "nuts" grows in pods underground rather than on trees?

PEANUT

Because of their unique shape, TiVo remote controls are often playfully referred to as what?

PEANUTS

Bartlett,Bosc and Comice are popular varieties of what kind of fruit?

PEAR

A person who gets upset over something that's not really so shocking is often said to be "clutching their" what?

PEARLS

A new way to teach kids to ride, balance bikes are bicycles that are missing what part?

PEDALS

Adapted from a children's book,Jim Carrey plays a businessman who inherits pets in the movie "Mr.Popper's" what?

PENGUINS

Because its spelling was not firmly established at the time, what word is misspelled on the Liberty Bell?

PENNSYLVANIA

Due in part to the city of Hershey,what U.S. state is the country's leading producer of chocolate?

PENNSYLVANIA

As its commercials incessantly remind you,which piece of exercise equipment was invented by an ex-Navy SEAL?

PERFECT PUSHUP

Annually since 1978,the Kennedy Center has bestowed "Honors" on distinguished people in what field?

PERFORMING ARTS

According to the title of a cable sitcom featuring Danny DeVito, "It's Always Sunny In" what U.S. city?

PHILADELPHIA

Dampers,pieces of felt used to mute the strings,are often inside which of these musical instruments?

PIANO

An old saying,similar to "let the buyer beware," warns against purchasing what animal "in a poke"?

PIG

Commonly used in Central American cuisine, pernil is meat that comes from what animal?

PIG

A fixture in urban settings, Columba livia is the scientific name for what birds?

PIGEONS

Based on the childrens' books, the main characters of the Nick Jr TV show "Olivia" are what animals?

PIGS

ATM's in London that offer instructions in Cockney slang ask you for your "Huckleberry Finn" instead of your what?

PIN

As Mario and Luigi could tell you,"idraulico" is the Italian word for what professional?

PLUMBER

Each year since 1993, the coveted T.S. Eliot Prize has been awarded to a writer of what?

POETRY

Able to swim for miles on end, what animal has the scientific name "Ursus maratimus?"

POLAR BEAR

Because it's synthetic,which of these fabrics can be,and often is,made out of recycled plastic water bottles?

POLAR FLEECE

A favorite at weddings, "The Chicken Dance" song is one of the most widely known tunes of what music genre?

POLKA

A message that translates as "Long Live Nero" is among the ancient graffiti found at what archaeological site?

POMPEII

Cockapoos are hybrid dogs created by breeding cocker spaniels with what other dogs?

POODLES

After dismal performances,a legendary what inspired the 2010 headline "Houston,We Have a Problem"?

POP SINGER

A popular Mexican treat, a paleta is a what?

POPSICLE

Considered one of the world's greatest soccer players, Cristiano Ronaldo hails from what country?

PORTUGAL

A 2009 New York Times article coined the term "Ralph Kramden" to refer to what physical trait?

POT BELLY

A 1952 episode of "I Love Lucy was titled "Lucy Is Enceinte" because what English word was censored?

PREGNANT

By definition, gestational diabetes can only occur to what group of people?

PREGNANT WOMEN

According to the Constitution, the U.S. vice president also serves as the what?

PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE

Basic Enlisted Submarine School is a training course offered by which branch of the U.S. military?

NAVY

Bateau,scoop and sweetheart are terms used to refer to different styles of a dress's what?

NECKLINE

A family that wants everything "instantly," the Wrightnows appear in commercials promoting what?

NETFLIX

Due to its immense popularity with the Chinese,what U.S. state was the first to open its own tourism office in China?

NEVADA

As of 2010, what is the only state that does not have mandatory seat belt law for adults?

NEW HAMPSHIRE

According to a George Carlin joke,what state is truly the "Garden State" only if you are talking about "growing smokestacks"?

NEW JERSEY

A historic site since 1982,the Barbizon Hotel was once a residence for young single women in what U.S. city?

NEW YORK

Depicted in a 2002 Scorsese film, Five Points was a notoriously dangerous slum located in what U.S. city?

NEW YORK

A microphone,camera and "powerful pink and black ensemble" are accessories for a new Barbie doll with what career?

NEWS ANCHOR

After moving to cable,Oprah Winfrey debuted her new primetime talk show in 2012,titled "Oprah's" what?

NEXT CHAPTER

At 1.98 millimeters thick, which of these U.S. coins is the thickest?

NICKEL

About "boys, drama, and best friends" in 2010 what reality star announced her upcoming novel, "A Shore Thing?"

NICOLE "SNOOKIE" POLIZZI

A rival to Amazon's Kindle,what is the name of the e-book reader sold by Barnes & Noble?

NOOK

By definition, a "supermax" is an extremely high security what?

PRISON

Backyard gas grills are commonly fueled by a liquid form of what compound?

PROPANE

A mere 4.2 light years away,what aptly-named star is our sun's closest neighbor?

PROXIMA CENTAURI

A smaller,more intricate version of the popular fabric pattern houndstooth is fittingly known as what?

PUPPYTOOTH

As music legend Prince must surely know,which of these colors is often associated with royalty?

PURPLE

A common pose in yoga,the "plank" position closely resembles which of these routine exercises?

PUSH-UPS

A self-proclaimed federal grant expert,infomercial pitchman Matthew Lesko wears suits covered with what?

QUESTION MARKS

By definition,Angora wool comes from one of two animals:the Angora goat or the Angora what?

RABBIT

Actors who gain weight for roles are often compared to Robert De Niro,who packed on 60 pounds for what Scorsese film?

RAGING BULL

By definition,a gullywasher is a sudden,strong what?

RAINSTORM

Beverly Cleary is the author of a series of children's books about the Quimby sisters,Beezus and whom?

RAMONA

According to the Association for Dressings and Sauces, what is the most popular salad dressing in the U.S.?

RANCH

A classic 1976 song by Blue Oyster Cult features the advice "Don't Fear The" what?

REAPER

By definition, which of these geometric shapes is a parallelogram?

RECTANGLE

As Mike "The Situation" Torrentino must know,"six-pack" abs are formed by which of the abdominal muscles?

RECTUS ABDOMINIS

Believed by many to help heart health,resveratol is an organic compound found in which of these foods?

RED WINE

Considered good for the heart, tannis are compounds found primarily in which of these beverages?

RED WINE

Cameras that allow users to see exactly what picture will be taken are often labeled "SLR," or "single lens" what?

REFLEX

Before becoming a TV mom, what was Kate Gosselin's profession?

REGISTERED NURSE

By definition, an analgesic is a type of medication intended primarily to do what?

RELIEVE PAIN

By definition, a parochial school is run by which of the following?

RELIGIOUS GROUP

A workplace faux pas if done accidentally,what email function sends an "email blast" to a large group?

REPLY ALL

A herpetologist deals with the study and classification of what?

REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS

According to the U.S. State Dept,127 of the world's 193 countries have what word in their names?

REPUBLIC

Asthma is a medical condition that primarily affects what bodily system?

RESPIRATORY

Clocking in at over 8 minutes,what psychedelic Beatles track is by far the longest the group has ever recorded?

REVOLUTION 9

A traditional food for the Japanese New Year,mochi is a cake primarily made of what ingredient?

RICE

Brewer Anheuser-Busch is the nation's largest purchaser of which of these crops?

RICE

At whose Presidential library may visitors listen to a copy of the infamous "Smoking Gun" tape?

RICHARD NIXON

By tradition,Navy SEAL candidates who give up during training do what to announce they are quitting?

RING A BELL

According to the Bridal Association of America,what wedding ceremony participant walks down the aisle holding a pillow?

RING BEARER

Before they hit it big, the Beatles replaced band member Pete Best with whom?

RINGO STARR

By definition, an estuary is a place where what two natural formations meet?

RIVER AND SEA

Captain Edward John Smith famously piloted what historic craft?

RMS TITANIC

Covered by The Fugees in 1996,"Killing Me Softly" was first made famous by what singer in 1973?

ROBERTA FLACK

Considered the most influential in his field,Lester Bangs was best known for what kind of journalism?

ROCK MUSIC

A statue of what movie character stands near the base of the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art?

ROCKY BALBOA

Because he "unconsciously plagerized" it, what artist shares his "Forever Young" royalties with Bob Dylan?

ROD STEWART

Because he produced over 350 low-budget films,what filmmaker is known as the "King of the B-Movies"?

ROGER CORMAN

According to experts at Harvard Medical School,which of these activities burns the most calories in 30 minutes?

ROLLERBLADING

A fourth of July staple, a firework that periodically emits sparks and balls of fire is called a what?

ROMAN CANDLE

At the beginning of a game of chess,what pieces occupy the four corners of the board?

ROOKS

Before starring in "Scrubs,"Sarah Chalke was dubbed "The other Becky" for her fill-in role on what TV show?

ROSEANNE

According to a common saying, "the hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that" does what?

RULES THE WORLD

At the end of each episode, which of these reality shows asks the losing contestant to "sashay away"?

RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE

A person can drink red wine by the Red Sea on the coast of Egypt and white wine by the White Sea on the coast of what?

RUSSIA

According to a 2012 report by Forbes,what country counts 96 billionaires among its citizens,second only to the U.S.?

RUSSIA

Dashiell Hammett's Sam Spade mysteries are set in the seamy underside of what U.S. city?

SAN FRANCISCO

After adopting her son there,what actress helped rebuild a school in her newly adopted city of New Orleans?

SANDRA BULLOCK

A chemical compound known as DHA is a common active ingredient in what beauty product?

SELF-TANNER

A person who is born on March 15th celebrates his "half birthday" on what date?

SEPT 15th

Because they lack extra strokes on their letters, fonts like "Arial" and "Helvetica" are called "sans" what?

SERIF

As of 2010, what daytime show has won more Daytime Emmys than any other show in TV history?

SESAME STREET

Challenging players to win control of an island,a wildly popular board game is known as "The" what "of Catan"?

SETTLERS

A whetstone is an old-fashioned kitchen device with a hard, flat surface designed to do what?

SHARPEN KNIVES

American Idol reject William Hung became an instant celebrity due to his mangled version of what pop song?

SHE BANGS

A famous passage from the Bible,the Twenty-third Psalm begins with the line "The Lord is my" what?

SHEPHERD

Despite its name,the popular piece of meat for barbecue known as "pork butt" comes from what part of the pig?

SHOULDER

A type of thick-crusted, rectangular pizza is named after what region in Italy?

SICILY

Because it's not evergreen,which of the following species would make a terrible Christmas tree?

SILVER MAPLE

Derived from the name of an American Indian tribe the famous prison in Ossining,New York is called what?

SING SING

A classic 1969 work by poet Maya Angelou is titled "I Know Why The Caged Bird" what?

SINGS

A unicorn, a ram, and a triceratops have how many horns altogether?

SIX

Also known as the striped polecat,the zorilla closely resembles what other black and white animal?

SKUNK

Because it lacks a developed sense of smell,the great horned owl is one of the biggest predators of what animal?

SKUNK

Appropriately,the Spanish word for heaven,"cielo," is also the word for what?

SKY

Born in England, musician Saul Hudson is better known by what stage name?

SLASH

At Disneyland Paris,"Le Chateau de la Belle au Bois Dormant" is the castle for what fairy tale heroine?

SLEEPING BEAUTY

As compared to "regular" limes,key limes are typically what?

SMALLER IN SIZE

A type of pesticide,molluscicides are designed to get rid of what slimy creatures?

SNAILS

A person who peddles medicines that are fake or ineffective is commonly said to be selling what?

SNAKE OIL

Air, Gel and Zig are three different technological advances available on certain types of what?

SNEAKERS

Because it's a synonym, which of these French words could be considered a nickname for the word "nickname"?

SOBRIQUET

Author Gabriel Garcia Marquez is best known for his masterpiece "One Hundred Years of" what?

SOLITUDE

Echolocation is a scientific process that determines the location of objects by using what?

SOUND

Afrikaans and Zulu are just two of the eleven official languages used by what multilingual nation?

SOUTH AFRICA

Based on events of the 1976 Soweto riots, the Broadway musical "Sarafina!" is set in what country?

SOUTH AFRICA

A reference to its famous monument, "Great Faces. Great Places" appears on license plates issued by what U.S. state?

SOUTH DAKOTA

Despite how its spelled,what state's capital name is properly pronounced "PEER"?

SOUTH DAKOTA

A dish usually consisting of marinated meat,poultry or fish,satay was originally popularized in what part of the world?

SOUTHEAST ASIA

Able to rotate 360 degrees,SkyCity is a restaurant at the top of what U.S. landmark?

SPACE NEEDLE

An old myth suggests throwing what food against the wall to determine when it is properly cooked?

SPAGHETTI

A 2010 study by dating Web site Badoo.com found which of these nation's women to be most flirtatious online?

SPAIN

A crowd of people are running away from a bull on the cover of the 2008 Fodor's guide to what country?

SPAIN

Canned by Hormel's competitor Armour,Treet is a rival version of what branded food?

SPAM

According to census data, the language most frequently spoken in U.S. homes, besides English, is what?

SPANISH

At the State of the Union address,who usually sits with the vice president right behind the U.S. president?

SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE

A dangerous type of what bug gets its name from the port town of Taranto, Italy?

SPIDER

Because it featured many of its core "members," which of these '80s movies is considered a "Brat Pack" film?

ST.ELMO'S FIRE

According to the actress, Nichelle Nichols only stayed on what TV series because Martin Luther King, Jr. told her to?

STAR TREK

As its name suggests, Wookieepedia is an online source of information about what sci-fi movie series?

STAR WARS

April 12, 2011, marked the 150th anniversary of what event in U.S. history?

START OF CIVIL WAR

Due to their decorative trim, what type of automobiles popularized the nickname "woodies" in the '60s?

STATION WAGONS

As seen on tax refunds from the IRS,checks issued by the U.S. Treasure feature what American landmark?

STATUE OF LIBERTY

A person who orders "bifteck" in a French restaurant expects to see what on his plate?

STEAK

Before the names "Draper" and "Pryce" were added,the name of the ad agency featured on "Mad Men" was what?

STERLING COOPER

An avid art collector himself,what comedian penned the novel "An Object of Beauty," about an ambitious young art dealer?

STEVE MARTIN

A "potbelly" is an old-fashioned type of what household appliance?

STOVE

According to a classic American railroad song, "Someone's in the kitchen with Dina" doing what?

STRUMMIN ON THE OLD BANJO

According to a famous Yves Saint Laurent quote, "Fashions fade," what "is eternal?"

STYLE

Deoxiribose, a main component of DNA, is a type of what?

SUGAR

According to astronomers,what is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere?

SUMMER SOLSTICE

A famous Shakespeare sonnet begins with the question "Shall I compare thee to" what?

SUMMER'S DAY

According to a classic tune from "Porgy and Bess," "the living is easy" during what time?

SUMMERTIME

By definition,a pith helmet is a lightweight hat worn to protect the head from what?

SUN AND HEAT

By defitnition, a pitch helmet is a lightweight hat worn to protect the hat from what?

SUN AND HEAT

Because ultra-violet rays prompt the body to produce it, Vitamin D is often referred to by what nickname?

SUNSHINE VITAMIN

A superhero in her own right,Kara Zor-El is the biological cousin of what other superhero?

SUPERMAN

According to the intro of a classic 1950s TV series,who fights "for truth,justice,and the American way"?

SUPERMAN

A popular but false urban legend suggests that Washington D.C.'s landscape was originally a what?

SWAMP

As conservative in his fashion as he is in his politics,politician Rick Santorum is known to favor what clothing item?

SWEATER VEST

A popular maker of parenting accessories, the Babybjorn company is headquartered in what country?

SWEDEN

Also known as the "Indian Date," which of these exotic fruits grow inside large,but brittle brown pods?

TAMARIND

Bearnaise, a classic French sauce served with steak, is traditionally flavored with which of these herbs?

TARRAGON

Claiming it is her lucky number,what young singer writes "13" on the back of her hand before shows?

TAYLOR SWIFT

According to the Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw,"He who can,does. He who cannot," does what?

TEACHES

Built to mark the 2,500th anniversary of the Persian Empire,the Azadi Tower is a landmark in what capital city?

TEHRAN

By definition, a pseudologue does which of these things?

TELLS LIES

According to the book of Exodus,which of these was not one of the ten plagues God inflicted on ancient Egypt?

TEMPLES TURNED TO SAND

By definition,the speed at which music is performed is known as what?

TEMPO

Creator of a famous sportswear brand,Rene Lacoste was a French champion in the 1920s in what sport?

TENNIS

After her breakout role on "The Cosby Show," Raven-Symone starred in what aptly-named kids' show?

THAT'S SO RAVEN

According to a well-known saying, "If you can remember" what decade,"then you weren't really there"?

THE '60S

Before playing a cheerleading coach on "Glee," Jane Lynch played the manager of Smart Tech in what comedy film?

THE 40-YEAR OLD VIRGIN

Annoying to some while fun for others "The Name Game" is a children's rhyming game,also known as what?

THE BANANA SONG

According to its slogan, Snapple is "made from" what?

THE BEST STUFF ON EARTH

Actress Christine Baranski guest stars as Dr. Beverly Hofstadter,Leonard's mom,on what TV sitcom?

THE BIG BANG THEORY

A simple image of a beam of light being refracted is depicted on the cover of what iconic 1973 album?

THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON

According to 2009 government statistics,what reality show features the most dangerous real-life profession?

THE DEADLIEST CATCH

Caught by the FBI in 2011, Boston mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger inspired a character in what gangster movie?

THE DEPARTED

Because it is a fictionalized account of the author's real life, which of these novels is considered a "roman a clef"?

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA

Because it is a fictionalized account of the author's real life,which of these novels is considered a "roman a la clef"?

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA

According to a classic theme song, you'll have a "yabba-dabba-doo time" watching what TV series?

THE FLINTSTONES

Debuting in 1960,what classic animated series was the first to run in primetime?

THE FLINTSTONES

Coloma, California marks what important event in U.S. history?

THE GOLD RUSH

Bruce Springsteen's album "The Ghost of Tom Joad" references the main character of what classic novel?

THE GRAPES OF WRATH

Actor Paul Rudd had roles in all but which of the following comedy blockbusters?

THE HANGOVER

At just 18,Jason Bateman became the youngest person to join the Director's Guild after directing an episode of what sitcom?

THE HOGAN FAMILY

Because it is considered disrespectful to the monarchy,what movie musical is reportedly banned in Thailand?

THE KING AND I

Actress Mackenzie Phillips is the daughter of John Phillips,a singer from what popular music group?

THE MAMAS & THE PAPAS

Each May, what European country observes National Windmill and Pumping Station Day?

THE NETHERLANDS

A doe-eyed bad seed named Damien is the main character in what classic horror flick?

THE OMEN

7-Eleven stores were temporarily converted into Kwik E-marts to promote the release of what movie?

THE SIMPSONS MOVIE

All three of the popular "CSI" TV dramas feature theme songs performed by what rock band?

THE WHO

According to a common theory,which of these phrases originally referred to ready-mix concrete trucks?

THE WHOLE NINE YARDS

A popular myth suggests that you'll be less tasty to mosquitoes if you take vitamin B1,which is also known as what?

THIAMINE

According to a common idiom, extremely close friends are said to be "as thick as" what?

THIEVES

A bit of folk wisdom warns that when you point a finger at someone, how many fingers are pointing back at you?

THREE

A haiku is a Japanese poem consisting of how many lines of verse?

THREE

Classic kids' stories involving Goldilocks,billy goats and little pigs all feature what word in their titles?

THREE

By definition, a defenestrated object has been what?

THROWN OUT A WINDOW

By definition,a defenestrated object has been what?

THROWN OUT A WINDOW

Castanets are musical instruments traditionally played while attached to what part of the body?

THUMB

Before beginning her solo career, Aimee Mann was the lead singer of what 1980s pop band?

TIL TUESDAY

Because it is easy to raise and has a mild taste, what extremely popular fish is known as "aquatic chicken"?

TILAPIA

A 2011 box set celebrates the 13-film collaboration between composer Danny Elfman and what film director?

TIM BURTON

According to the lyrics of his 1973 hit song,Jim Croce wishes he "could save" what "in a bottle"?

TIME

Because it contains espresso,which of these dessert names literally means "pick-me-up" in Italian?

TIRAMISU

Also known as "dysmelodia," the medical term "amusia" describes someone with what common condition?

TONE DEAFNESS

Because he was a housekeeper,what TV father had the lowest-paying job in Salary.com's "TV Dad Salary Analysis"?

TONY MICELLI

According to a popular legend, what pasta's shape is modeled after a woman's belly button?

TORTELLINI

Commonly used in the shower, a loofah is the fibrous interior of which of the following?

TROPICAL GOURD

By definition,which of these classic French recipes contains nuts?

TROUT AMANDINE

A toilet plunger's rubber head is an effective "mute" for which of these musical instruments?

TRUMPET

Because it can only play one note at a time,which of the following is a monophonic musical instrument?

TRUMPET

A great space-saving idea,a twin bed that slides underneath another twin when not in use is called a what?

TRUNDLE BED

After his departure from CBS in 2011,Charlie Sheen embarked on a nationwide tour called "My Violent Torpedo of" what?

TRUTH

Due to its deep and powerful sound,what brass instrument is traditionally the only one of its kind in an orchestra?

TUBA

A popular holiday dish that features a chicken stuffed inside a duck stuffed inside a turkey goes by what name?

TURDUCKEN

According to the title of a popular folk song, what animal is "in the Straw"?

TURKEY

Candy made from fruits and nuts bound in starch and dusted with sugar is known as what kind of "delight"?

TURKISH

Because we typically eat the fleshy part of its root, which of these foods is considered a root vegetable?

TURNIP

A contestant on the 2012 season of "Celebrity Apprentice," Dee Snider won fame as frontman for what '80s band?

TWISTED SISTER

Demonstrating the popularity of the internet,the CBS sitcom "$#*!" My Dad Says" actually began as a what?

TWITTER ACCOUNT

According to a popular seven-note tune, "a shave and a haircut" costs how much money?

TWO BITS

As demonstrated in the name of the 2011 Super Bowl, how is "45" expressed in Roman numerals?

XLV

As its name suggests,what two letters are prominently displayed in Dos Equis beer logo?

XX

Coined in "Gulliver's Travels," what insult originally referred to a race of human savages who were ruled by horses?

YAHOO

Contestants on the singoff in 2010, the Whiffenpoofs are an a capella group from what university?

YALE

Although they are actually different plant species,in the U.S. sweet potatoes are often called what?

YAMS

A 2006 study of phone conversations found that which statement was meant sarcastically 23 percent of the time?

YEAH,RIGHT

A staple at Tea Party rallies,flags depicting a rattlesnake and the motto "Don't Tread on Me" have what color background?

YELLOW

An alternate to Equal or Sweet'N Low,Splenda is a sugar substitute that comes in what color packets?

YELLOW

Characterized by the hair-like strands covering its legs,Kiwa hirsuta is a crustacean more commonly known as what?

YETI CRAB

Becoming popular in the U.S.,the Greek brand FAGE is a "strained" version of what dairy product?

YOGURT

Before creating his successful TV series "The West Wing," Aaron Sorkin wrote what famous line in film?

YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!

An organization for bald men,Bald R Us celebrates its International Bald Holiday on the birthday of what Oscar winner?

YUL BRYNNER

According to U.S. law,what "should never be carried flat or horizontally,but always aloft and free"?

U.S. FLAG

As seen in countless movie plots,what government agency oversees the Witness Protection Program?

U.S. MARSHALS

Beloved by millions of women, Spanx is a popular brand of which of the following?

UNDERGARMENTS

A wandering technician repeatedly asked, "Can you hear me now?" in a series of ads for what company?

VERIZON WIRELESS

A hand gripping the Holy Grail is depicted on pints of what Ben & Jerry's ice cream flavor?

VERMONTY PYTHON

According to an old saying,a secretive person plays his or her cards "close to the" what?

VEST

Charlie Sheen and Martin Sheen have both starred in critically-acclaimed films set during what U.S. conflict?

VIETNAM WAR

Decades before WikiLeaks,the leaked "Pentagon Papers" were classified documents about what U.S. event?

VIETNAM WAR

Carrots are said to be good for the eyes because they enable the body to create what nutrient?

VITAMIN A

Because it is produced by the body,which of these vitamins is classified as a hormone?

VITAMIN D

A fumarole is an opening in the Earth's crust,typically found on or near what type of natural formation?

VOLCANO

At the 2011 North American International auto show, what automaker unveiled a new, roomier midsize Passat?

VOLKSWAGEN

Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward's book "All the President's Men" details what event in U.S. history?

WATERGATE SCANDAL

An abbreviation of the term "hypertext transfer protocol" typically appears at the beginning of a what?

WEBSITE ADDRESS

Causing excessive body hair growth,the medical condition hypertrichosis is slangily known as what?

WEREWOLF SYNDROME

An alternative to tofu, seitan is a meat substitute primarily made from what?

WHEAT GLUTEN

Despite being only 10 sentences long, what children's book was adapted into a 94-minute film in 2009?

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE

A 2008 study in "Reference Services Review" found which of these websites to be about 80% accurate?

WIKIPEDIA.ORG

Despite serving the shortest presidency, who delivered the longest inaugural address, nearly 2 hours long?

WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON

Coined by George Bernard Shaw,the term "bardolatry" refers to the excessive worship of what famous writer?

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

A person who is fighting imaginary opponents is said to be "tilting at a" what?

WINDMILLS

Anyone who has read "Wuthering Heights" should know that the word "wuthering" means what?

WINDY

An oenophile is a person who enjoys what?

WINE

Dubbed "The Angriest Man in the World," viral video star Jack Rebney is better known as what?

WINNEBAGO MAN

Eduardus and Ursus and Christophorus Robinus are two characters in a Latin version of what classic kids' story?

WINNIE-THE-POOH

Due to shifts in the Mississippi River,in 2010 Minnesota had to "return" two islands to what neighboring state?

WISCONSIN

According to a well-known nursery rhyme,"Wednesday's child is full of" what?

WOE

Curves is a popular fitness club chain aimed at what specific demographic?

WOMEN

An expensive building material, particle board is made by pressing together small pieces of what?

WOOD

Actress Estelle Getty is best remembered for a TV role in which she always did which of the following?

WORE A WIG

Designed by Tiffany & Co.,the Commissioner's Trophy is awarded to the winners of what championship?

WORLD SERIES

A truce enacted at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of the year brought an end to combat in what war?

WORLD WAR I

Armistice Day, which later became Veterans Day, originally commemorated the end of what war?

WORLD WAR I

As a marketing ploy,what critter is often added to bottles of the Mexican liquor Mezcal?

WORM

A form of Vitamin A, Retinol is a popular ingredient in which of these drugstore items?

WRINKLE CREAM

A nurse takes a person's radial pulse by feeling what part of the body?

WRIST

A familiar sight to people who excel at carnival games, the goldfish is technically a member of what fish family?

CARP

According to a 2011 report by Forbes, what country counts 115 billionaires among its citizens, second only to the U.S.?

CHINA

After the U.S. and Russia,what is the only country to have launched a person into space aboard its own rocket?

CHINA

An ode to the president,what R&B group remade an old hit with the 2009 single "Solid(As Barack)"?

ASHFORD & SAMPSON

A mochaccino is traditionally made by adding what ingredient to a cappuccino?

CHOCOLATE

A rich sauce in Mexican cuisine,mole most commonly features which of these ingredients?

CHOCOLATE

As any fashionista could tell you,what upscale designer's shoes generally feature a signature red sole?

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN

Accepting his first Oscar in 2012 at the age of 82,what actor said to his statue, "You're only two years older than me!"?

CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER

All Cabbage Patch dolls feature the signature of their creator,Xavier Roberts,stamped on what part of the body?

BACKSIDE

A popular New England appetizer, clams casino combines clams with breadcrumbs and what meat?

BACON

By definition, someone who is "skirling" is playing what type of musical instrument?

BAGPIPES

American skiers should pack a passport if they plan to travel to which of these popular resort towns?

BANFF

An ironic allusion to a famous legislator, "The Volstead" in New York City is a cheekily-named what?

BAR

After long struggling with cigarettes,which of these politicians was declared "tobacco free" by his doctor in 2011?

BARACK OBAMA

A Food & Wine magazine article titled "Cook Like a Pit Master" presents tips on preparing what kind of food?

BARBECUE

Because it resembles the exercise equipment, tongue-piercing jewelry is often referred to as a what?

BARBELL

By definition, a cooper is a person who makes or repairs which of the following?

BARRELS

A common problem during childhood, nocturnal enuresis is a medical term better known as what?

BED WETTING

Appropriately, "Family Guy" father Peter Griffin's middle name is Lowenbrau,a popular '80s brand of what?

BEER

By definition, an apivorous bird eats primarily what?

BEES

A well-known aphrodisiac, the Spanish fly is not a fly, but rather a species of what insect?

BEETLE

Before its country suffered a 15-year civil war, what city was known as "The Paris of the Middle East"?

BEIRUT

As of 2010, which of these historic people has not been depicted on a Pez dispenser?

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

Earl Grey tea gets its distinctive flavor from the oil of what citrus fruit?

BERGAMOT

Besides Meredith Vieira,who is the only woman to have won an Emmy for hosting a game show?

BETTY WHITE

Due to the way the player's legs move,the difficult soccer maneuver known as a "scissors kick" is also called a what?

BICYCLE KICK

Colorado's Tour de Cure,which raises money for diabetes research,features what type of athletic event?

BICYCLE RACE

At a 2007 charity auction,the winner paid $64,800 for a saxophone belonging to what former U.S. president?

BILL CLINTON

Along with his wife Melinda,what billionaire has set a goal of eradicating polio worldwide?

BILL GATES

Ballerina Sarah Lane made headlines by claiming that Natalie Portman only did 5 percent of the dancing in what film?

BLACK SWAN

Caused by repeatedly looking down,a recent phenomenon of pronounced neck creases has been termed what?

BLACKBERRY NECK

A bit in a gossip column that doesn't mention any names is often called a what?

BLIND ITEM

A "tox screen" is a medical test commonly used to examine the components of which of the following?

BLOOD

Doctors listen for "Korotkoff sounds" when they check what?

BLOOD PRESSURE

Because it's spicy and made with tomato juice,the Michelada has been called a Mexican version of what classic drink?

BLOODY MARY

A popular style of music,the blues takes its name from a shortened form of what phrase?

BLUE DEVILS

An observation platform is called a crow's nest and is traditionally found at the top of a what?

BOAT

A secret society known as the "Righteous and Harmonious Fists" was the force behind what historic uprising?

BOXER REBELLION

Daredevil motorcyclist Evel Knievel once earned a Guinness World Record for doing what 433 times?

BREAKING A BONE

As its name implies, the Guinness World Book of Records was initially published by what kind of business?

BREWERY

Because of its abundance of bright lights, what New York city landmark is called "The Great White Way"?

BROADWAY

Because the process renders it undesirable,which of these vegetables is not typically sold in cans?

BROCCOLI

Advertising its low calorie count,Anheuser-Busch offers what brew,dubbed "the lightest beer in the world"?

BUDWEISER SELECT 55

A person suffering from "leporiphobia" would fear which of these Looney Tunes characters?

BUGS BUNNY

According to Legend,what Looney Tunes character was born in a warren under the old Dodgers stadium in Brooklyn?

BUGS BUNNY

Attempting to liken the phone to a newborn baby,the engineer who sent the first text message in the U.S. wrote what?

BURP

According to the Dept. of Education,more degrees are earned in what undergraduate major than in any other?

BUSINESS

A tea cozy is commonly made out of what material?

CLOTH

Actor Matthew Perry shares his first and last name with a famous American who held what U.S. post?

COMMODORE OF THE NAVY

A cast member of the AMC series "Hell On Wheels," rapper/actor Lonnie Lynn, Jr. is better known by what stage name?

COMMON

A Boston native,what late night host's sister made her film debut as one of the Eklund sisters in "The Fighter"?

CONAN O' BRIEN

A hot dog topped with chili sauce,raw onions and mustard is named after what famous New York City neighborhood?

CONEY ISLAND

As its literal title suggests, "Stuck On You" stars Greg Kinnear and Matt Damon as an affable pair of what?

CONJOINED TWINS

By definition, a snickerdoodle is a what?

COOKIE

Considered extremely "contagious," what term is often used by children to essentially mean "germs"?

COOTIES

Because it doesn't contain yeast,which of these breads is considered a quick bread?

CORN BREAD

According to a well-known quote by historian Lord Acton,"Absolute power" does what "absolutely"?

CORRUPTS

Barack Obama's 1st name is derived from a Semetic word meaning what?

Blessed

Actress Kimberly Williams changed her last name to WIlliams-Paisley in 2003 after marrying a famous what?

COUNTRY SINGER

A popular kind of sushi, a California roll commonly features what kind of "imitation" seafood inside?

CRAB

A popular tourist destination in Europe, Prague is the capital of what country?

CZECH REPUBLIC

Because the Roman calender began on March 1st,what month's name comes from the Latin for "tenth"?

DECEMBER

A book about fashion and gay culture "Don We Now Our Gay Apparel" takes its title from what Christmas carol?

DECK THE HALLS

By definition, a corporation that files for Chapter 11 is doing what?

DECLARING BANKRUPTCY

A popular treatment in the 1970s that is making a comeback, rolfing is a sometimes painful method of what?

DEEP-TISSUE MASSAGE

Because of its population, which state elects two senators but only one representative to Congress?

DELAWARE

Before becoming vice president, Joe Biden served as what state's U.S. senator for 36 years?

DELAWARE

A famous American Revolutionary War flag features a rattlesnake with what motto printed underneath?

DON'T TREAD ON ME

According to a popular franchise's slogan,"America Runs on" what?

DUNKIN'

A common site for piercings, the auricle is a cartilaginous region located where on the body?

EAR

British General James Brudenell, the namesake of a popular style of sweater, held which of these titles?

EARL OF CARDIGAN

An ocean-dwelling snail,the sea hare is named for its tentacles that resemble two long what?

EARS

Developed by the Greeks,the geocentric theory of the universe states that what lies at its center?

EARTH

A tune or song that becomes stuck in one's head is slangily known as a what?

EARWORM

College students often use the term "Underwater basket weaving" to refer to classes that are what?

EASY

According to a popular tradition, what should newlyweds do with the top tier of their wedding cake?

EAT IT IN A YEAR

Editor-in-chief of Men's Health magazine,David Zinczenko is the best-selling author of what diet book?

EAT THIS,NOT THAT

A medicine man named Ketut Liyer is now a popular tourist attraction in Bali thanks to his appearance in what memoir?

EAT,PRAY,LOVE

Commonly known by his nickname "Teddy," U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy had what given first name?

EDWARD

At Chinese restaurants,which of these menu items is traditionally deep-fried?

EGG ROLL

Contestants for the Scripps National Spelling Bee may not have passed beyond what grade?

EIGHTH

A famous 1855 poem by Walt Whitman begins, "I sing the body" what?

ELECTRIC

Also called the "cone of shame," the plastic collar often worn by dogs after a medical procedure is named what?

ELIZABETHAN COLLAR

A popular breed of poultry, Cornish hen takes its name from a region of what country?

ENGLAND

By definition, which of these types of triangles is always acute?

EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE

Eirik Thorvaldson was a famous Viking explorer who is better known by what hair-inspired nickname?

ERIC THE RED

A paper clip in France is called what since it resembles that of a musical instrument in shape?

TROMBONE

A young,attractive woman who is married to a rich middle-aged man is often described as a what?

TROPHY WIFE

Because it was built for him,the prominent White House balcony overlooking the South Lawn is known as the what?

TRUMAN BALCONY

By definition,a semicircle is what portion of a circle?

ONE-HALF

By definition, a maillot is what type of women's clothing?

ONE-PIECE SWIMSUIT

A 2010 Time magazine article debunks the myth that what group of people are "spoiled,selfish,solitary misfits"?

ONLY CHILDREN

According to its mission statement,which of these universities was "founded in the fires of evangelism"?

ORAL ROBERTS UNIVERSITY

Circus Peanuts,a classic marshmallow candy,are traditionally what color?

ORANGE

A psychiatric disorder in which a person falsely believes their spouse to be unfaithful goes by what apt name?

OTHELLO SYNDROME

Due to Spanish naming conventions,which of these artists was born with a name that was 20 words long?

PABLO PICASSO

A common palindrome begins "A man,a plan,a canal" and ends with what country's name?

PANAMA

A thick type of foundation makeup shares its name with what breakfast food?

PANCAKE

Because of its shape, which of these comfy chairs is sometimes referred to as a "dish chair"?

PAPASAN CHAIR

Believed by the ancient Greeks to be a sacred or holy bone,the sacrum is located in what part of the human body?

PELVIS

Appearing at the end of many country names, the suffix "-stan" originates from what language?

PERSIAN

According to the Catholic Church,what was the name of the very first Pope?

PETER

A familiar face in fragrance ads,Argentine Ignacio "Nacho" Figueras is a top-ranking athlete in what sport?

POLO

A fetoscope is a medical tool commonly used to examine whom?

PREGNANT WOMEN

Bosco chocolate syrup was used to simulate blood in which of these classic horror films?

PSYCHO

Containing a deadly toxin, the carefully-prepared Japanese delicacy "fugu" is what type of animal?

PUFFERFISH

A contestant on the Fall 2011 season of "Dancing With The Stars," Carson Kressley first gained fame on what reality show?

QUEER EYE

Comic book hero Green Lantern uses what mystical accessory to unleash his otherworldly powers?

RING

Covering about 3.5 million square miles,which of these deserts is the largest?

SAHARA

An explosive episode of the TV show "MythBusters" proved that what nitrate-rich food can be used to power a rocket?

SALAMI

An action that makes a bad situation worse is often described as "rubbing" what "into a wound"?

SALT

An old trick for preventing spilled wine from staining is to quickly apply club soda,then which of these?

SALT

Citing blood pressure risks, in 2010 the CDC claimed 90% of Americans were eating too much what?

SALT

Craigslist is a popular online message board that was created in 1995 to serve what U.S. city?

SAN FRANCISCO

Created by J.J. Abrahms,the 2012 crime drama "Alcatraz" is set in and around what U.S. city?

SAN FRANCISCO

Buddhist scholar Robert Thurman named his daughter Uma,which means "bright one" in what language?

SANSKRIT

Contestants on the reality show "Scream Queens" compete for a role in a movie that is part of what film franchise?

SAW

Because they give off a fluorescent glow when lit with them,black lights are used to detect which of these pests?

SCORPIONS

At a recycling plant,which of these materials would be categorized as either "ferrous" or "nonferrous"?

SCRAP METAL

Created in the Chesapeake Bay area,Old Bay seasoning was meant to go with what type of food?

SEAFOOD

Doppler is the team mascot of what WNBA franchise?

SEATTLE STORM

A common ingredient in ice cream and toothpaste, carrageenan is an extract of what?

SEAWEED

A thickening agent used in ice cream,agar is essentially powdered what?

SEAWEED

As of 2011, which of these positions in the U.S. government has been filled by a woman three different times?

SECRETARY OF STATE

As of 2011,which of these positions in the U.S. government has been filled by a woman three different times?

SECRETARY OF STATE

Blue sky laws are state regulations designed to protect people from what?

SECURITIES FRAUD

According to a well-known children's song "The bear went over the mountain" to do what?

SEE WHAT HE COULD SEE

As prolific director Woody Allen once quipped, "Eighty percent of success is" what?

SHOWING UP

A pirate who is yelling, "Avast,ye mateys" is actually telling his mates to do what?

STOP

Craftsmen known as "shapers" and "glassers" are involved in the production of what kind of sports equipment?

SURFBOARDS

Despite its name, which of the following is an actual type of meat?

SWEETBREAD

Before starring in the Adam Sandler comedy "Just Go With It," Brooklyn Decker was most famous for being a what?

SWIMSUIT MODEL

As host of the Tonight Show, Johnny Carson famously ended his monologues by pretending to do what?

SWING A GOLF CLUB

At the National Spelling Bee,official "pronouncers" may provide all but which of the following to the spellers?

SYNONYMS

Each of these 2010 films is primarily set in the state of Massachusetts, except for which?

UNSTOPPABLE

A famous auto racing venue,the Bonneville Salt Flats occupy over 30,000 acres of what U.S. state?

UTAH

Approximately 10,000 avalanches occur each winter in which of these U.S. states?

UTAH

According to forklore, what legendary creature creates no reflection in a mirror?

VAMPIRE

Charles de Gaulle once quipped about how difficult it is to govern a country with 246 different what?

VARIETIES OF CHEESE

A raucous road trip featured in the 1996 movie "Swingers" is said to have popularized what catchphrase?

VEGAS,BABY,VEGAS!

Benjamin Franklin once quipped that what government post should be addressed as "Your Superfluous Excellency"?

VICE PRESIDENT

A person who has the first generation Apple iPad can use it to do all but which of the following?

VIDEO CHAT

E is for "Everyone," T is for "Teen" and M is for "Mature" are standard ratings for which of the following?

VIDEO GAMES

Cafe Central is one of many historic coffeehouses in what European city,known for its coffeehouse culture?

VIENNA

Before the 24th Amendment was passed, many U.S. states required people to pay a poll tax in order to do what?

VOTE IN ELECTIONS

An iPhone app from Runpee.com advises users on the best time to go to the restroom while doing what?

WATCHING A MOVIE

DHMO.org is a tongue-in-cheek website that exposes the dangers of dihydrogen monoxide,better known as what?

WATER

An Asian equivalent of a John Deere,which of these animals is known as the "living tractor of the East"?

WATER BUFFALO

A fragrance by Christian Dior, Fahrenheit 32 gets its name from the temperature at which what happens?

WATER FREEZES

As the "Fresh Prince" theme music tells us,Will Smith was born and raised where?

WEST PHILADELPHIA

A large bridge spanning the New River Gorge is depicted on the commemorative quarter of what U.S. state?

WEST VIRGINIA

Cape Wrangell is located at what extreme point in the U.S.?

WESTERNMOST

Both "gam" and "pod" are terms used to describe what group of animals?

WHALES

Christina Aguilera fumbled the lyrics of the national anthem at Super Bowl XLV when she belted out what phrase?

WHAT SO PROUDLY WE WATCHED

By definition, a person whose mouth is "agape"has a mouth that is what?

WIDE OPEN

Armbands are popular accessories for which of these tech gadgets?

iPOD

A popular game on many college campuses,beer pong is typically played with a ball from what sport?

TABLE TENNIS

According to a famous quote by designer Coco Chanel,you should do what just before leaving the house?

TAKE ONE THING OFF

Because of how they are paid, what Hollywood professionals are known as "tenpercenters?"

TALENT AGENTS

Drawing 3 million visitors over 24 days,what U.S. state reportedly hosts the most attended state fair in the country?

TEXAS

A Spanish speaker in the U.S. who is celebrating "El Dia de Accion de Gracias" is celebrating what holiday?

THANKSGIVING

Before providing her voice on "Family Guy",actress Mila Kunis played Jackie Burkhart on what TV series?

THAT '70S SHOW

Due to its political content, which of these comics was often published in newspapers' op-ed sections?

THE BLOOMDOONS

As a boy,Louisiana governor Piyush Jindal named himself "Bobby" after a character on what sitcom?

THE BRADY BUNCH

David Evans,the lead guitarist for the rock band U2,performs under what stage name?

THE EDGE

Calling it "historical fiction" in 2011 the History Channel refused to air a miniseries about what political family?

THE KENNEDYS

An old saying claims that if what will not come to Mohammed,Mohammed will go to it?

THE MOUNTAIN

Because the country is at such high altitude,Tibet is known by what "homey" nickname?

THE ROOF OF THE WORLD

Aesop,the 6th-cetntury Greek author,is primarily known for writing what type of fiction?

FABLES

An iconic road sign located just south of the Las Vegas Strip welcomes visitors to what?

FABULOUS LAS VEGAS

A family doctor who does not have a specialty is sometimes known by what initials?

G.P.

David Letterman and Madonna are two celebrities known for having a diastema, the medical term for a what?

GAP BETWEEN TEETH

Appearing in over 2600 periodicals around the globe, what is the world's most widely syndicated comic strip?

GARFIELD

A must-have for new moms, a popular contraption for disposing of dirty diapers is called the diaper what?

GENIE

Awarded to about 20 to 40 U.S. citizens each year,the MacArthur Foundation's annual grant has what nickname?

GENIUS GRANT

A sacred prayer in the Roman Catholic faith,Ave Maria gets its name from a Latin phrase meaning what?

HAIL MARY

A traditional "Hawaiian" pizza is topped with an unusual combination of pineapple and what?

HAM

According to its purported inventor the Brown Derby,all but which of these ingredients are components of a Cobb salad?

HAM

According to a data-based book called "The Top Ten," which Shakespeare play is one of the ten best books of all-time?

HAMLET

A popular pose among yoga enthusiasts, the "crane" involves touching the ground only with one's what?

HANDS

By definition,a holographic will is which of the following?

HANDWRITTEN

A musician can play notes on which of these instruments while inhaling?

HARMONICA

A clarsach-a traditional Irish musical instrument-is a kind of what?

HARP

Because it consists of seven installments,which of these popular book series is considered a "heptalogy"?

HARRY POTTER

A recent social trend, "dadchelor parties" are events thrown for men who are about to what?

HAVE A BABY

A study released in 2011 revealed that men tend to undergo a sharp drop in testosterone after doing what?

HAVING CHILDREN

A muumuu is a loose-fitting dress traditionally worn where?

HAWAII

A rupture in the tympanic membrane usually has a negative effect on which of the senses?

HEARING

Besides "Righteous Kill,"what other film features scenes between acting greats Al Pacino and Robert De Niro?

HEAT

A paper called "The Assessment of Sultriness" was used to develop what meteorological measurement?

HEAT INDEX

Capsaicin is the chemical compound responsible for which of the following?

HEAT OF PEPPERS

A 1995 documentary subtitled "Hollywood Madam" examines the rise and fall of what scandalous figure?

HEIDI FLEISS

Body mass index is a common measure of obesity based on weight and what other factor?

HEIGHT

Before "Sex and the City," "Sex and the Single Girl" was a 1962 groundbreaking advice book by whom?

HELEN GURLEY BROWN

Commonly known as Prince Harry,Prince William's younger brother has what actual first name?

HENRY

A popular song at sports events, the Ramones' "Blitzkreig Bop"begins with what chorus?

HEY HO LET"S GO

According to a popular expression,what is "always 20/20"?

HINDSIGHT

Also a noted Broadway actor,Paul Lynde was most famous for being a regular guest on what game show?

HOLLYWOOD SQUARES

As its name implies, Dwell magazine is dedicated to what subject?

HOME DESIGN

Due to its unique chemical qualities, which of these foods can remain edible for centuries if sealed from moisture?

HONEY

According to their '80s heavy metal anthem,the Scorpions want to "Rock You Like a" what?

HURRICANE

Because it causes painful throat contractions that make swallowing water difficult,rabies is also called what?

HYDROPHOBIA

Before he went solo,British singer Morrissey was frontman for which of these '80s bands?

THE SMITHS

Because it focuses on the relationship of its two male stars, which of these films is called a "bromance"?

I LOVE YOU MAN

Because the storms were so destructive,all but which of these hurricane names have been retired?

IDA

Between the ages of 6 and 10,President Obama resided primarily in what country?

INDONESIA

Crucial for maintaining balance,the vestibular apparatus is located where in the human body?

INNER EAR

A substance,such as rubber,that conducts electricity very poorly is called a what?

INSULATOR

A five-note melody- D flat,D flat,G,D flat,and A flat-is the famous jingle for what technology company?

INTEL

Although Nebraska is known as the Cornhusker State,what neighboring state annually leads the U.S. in corn production?

IOWA

Design guru Jonathan Ive is responsible for the look of which of these iconic products?

IPOD

Basra is the chief port of which Persian Gulf country?

IRAQ

By definition,what kind of flower is a fleur-de-lis?

IRIS

By definition,a kibbutz is a communal farm or settlement in what country?

ISRAEL

As suggested by the food company he created,chef Hector Boiardi specialized in what cuisine?

ITALIAN

Because he ostensibly works in the fields all day,what ad icon sports a wide-brimmed hat?

JUAN VALDEZ

Acting legend Meryl Streep made her film debut in 1977 in what Oscar-nominated film?

JULIA

As a familiar rhyme reminds us,which of these months has more than 30 days?

JULY

A Spanish-speaking person refers to what national holiday as "Dia de Trabajo"?

LABOR DAY

Because she held over 40 different patents,inventor Beulah Louise Henry was popularly known by what nickname?

LADY EDISON

At the 2010 VMA's,who picked up her "Video of the Year" award wearing a dress fashioned out of raw meat?

LADY GAGA

Astigmatism is a medical condition that can often be corrected by which of these surgeries?

LASIK SURGERY

A liger is an animal that results from the crossbreeding of a tiger and a what?

LION

By definition, which of these vessels is a canoe?

KAYAK

An apiculturist does what for a living?

KEEPS BEES

A nod to its famous horse race, what U.S. state uses the slogan "Unbridled Spirit" to market itself to visitors?

KENTUCKY

Derived from a Chinese expression,a person who is "kowtowing" is doing what?

KNEELING AND BOWING

A reference to the last initial of the retailer's founder, the "K" in "Kmart" stands for what?

KRESEGE

A reference to the last initial of the retailer's founder, the "K" in "Kmart" stands for what?

KRESGE

A presumed expert at Mongolian beef,Huou was a 13th-century culinary pioneer and personal chef for whom?

KUBLAI KHAN

A fashion accessory known as "The Closer Tote" was popularized by a TV character played by what actress?

KYRA SEDGWICK

Depicting two hands sketching each other, "Drawing Hands" is a 1948 lithograph by what famous artist?

M.C. ESCHER

A 2010 Billboard hit,"Dog Days are Over" is a song by the British band "Florence and the" what?

MACHINE

A classic 1984 Super Bowl commercial titled "1984" introduced what product to the public?

MACINTOSH COMPUTER

During Kabbalah study,what music star prefers to go by her Hebrew name "Esther"?

MADONNA

Curds and whey,Miss Muffet's snacks of choice,are created during what culinary process?

MAKING CHEESE

According to a 1974 Barry Manilow song, who "came and gave...without taking?"

MANDY

Because it contains liquid, passengers may not carry which of these New York souvenirs on board an airplane?

MANHATTAN SNOW GLOBE

Author and etiquette guru Judith Martin writes a newspaper column under the pen name "Miss" what?

MANNERS

A part of his signature wardrobe,what celebrity chef had an edition of Crocs named after him in 2007?

MARIO BATALI

Because it was invented by Eugene Rimmell in the 1800s, "rimmel" is used in France to refer to what cosmetic?

MASCARA

An English specialty,shepherd's pie consists of meat baked in a "crust" made from what hearty side dish?

MASHED POTATOES

Biological Sciences is one of the four sections that make up which of these standardized tests?

MCAT

Diets that incorporate the eating habits of Greece,Spain and Italy are fittingly referred to as what?

MEDITERRANEAN

A tattoo with the message "Remember Sammy Jankis" figures prominently in what film?

MEMENTO

A bill of fare is more commonly known as a what?

MENU

Due to its rich history,what area of the world is popularly known as the "cradle of civilization"?

MESOPOTAMIA

Agreeing that greed is good, what actor's ex-wife sued him for money earned on a 2010 "Wall Street" sequel?

MICHAEL DOUGLAS

As a practitioner of "kinetic sculpture," artist Alexander Calder pioneered what kid-friendly art form?

MOBILES

According to its name,New York City's MoMA specializes in what kind of art?

MODERN

A theory emerged in 2011 that was famous painting was actually inspired by the artist's male apprentice?

MONA LISA

Because it is similar in texture,which of these fish is often called the "poor man's lobster"?

MONKFISH

Because it is primarily spread through saliva,what illness is popularly known as the "kissing disease"?

MONONUCLEOSIS

Airing in 2011, the reality series "Joan & Melissa" follows the ups and downs between two people of what relation?

MOTHER AND DAUGHTER

Captured in an iconic photograph, the WWII flag-raising at Iwo Jima took place atop what mountain?

MOUNT SURIBACHI

Due to the popularity of Harry Potter, what word was added to the Oxford English dictionary in 2003?

Muggle

Both Katharine Ross and Nicole Kidman have played Joanna Eberhart, the main character from what novel?

THE STEPFORD WIVES

Although the movie "Fargo" mostly takes place in Minnesota,its title refers to a city in what state?

NORTH DAKOTA

After the passing of his father in 2011,Kim Jong-Un became the de facto leader of what nation?

NORTH KOREA

A person flying due east from Iceland would pass over the following countries in what order?

NORWAY, SWEDEN, FINLAND

An epigraph to what classic novel features the quotation, "You are all a lost generation"?

THE SUN ALSO RISES

By definition, a plutocracy is a government controlled by whom?

THE WEALTHY

A 1985 North Atlantic expedition led by Robert Ballard discovered the wreck of what famous ship 73 years after it sank?

TITANIC

By definition,crostini is an Italian appetizer that requires what main ingredient?

TOASTED BREAD

About sharecroppers in Georgia, what novel's title is also a noun meaning "a poverty-stricken area"?

TOBACCO ROAD

Appropriately,the letters in the name "Katie Holmes" can be rearranged to form the phrase "She like a" what?

TOM

According to legend, what did Mohammad Ali do with his 1969 Olympic gold medal?

TOSSED IT IN RIVER

As any late infomercial knows, in the popular "P90X" workout program, the 90 refers to what?

TOTAL DAYS OF THE PROGRAM

Carson Daly,the host of the NBC singing contest "The Voice," was also the host of what MTV music show?

TOTAL REQUEST LIVE

According to legend,the ghosts of Anne Boleyn and Sir Walter Raleigh haunt what London landmark?

TOWER OF LONDON

At the 1936 Olympics, Jesse Owens shocked the host nation by winning 4 golds in what event?

TRACK AND FIELD

At which of these food retailers are about 80% of the products on the shelves the store's own brand?

TRADER JOE'S

A cowcatcher is a metal grill that is commonly found on the front of what type of vehicle?

TRAIN

Born in 1905, Eugene Fodor was a pioneer of what book genre?

TRAVEL GUIDES

Dendrochronology is the scientific method of estimating the date of past events or artifacts by analyzing what?

TREE RINGS

By definition, what shape is a gable roof?

TRIANGULAR

Baseball's Brooklyn Dodgers got its name from fans who "dodged" what on their way to home games?

TROLLEYS

According to a Benjamin Franklin quotation,nothing is "certain except" what "and taxes"?

DEATH

An Al Pacino movie and a Metallica album both share what title,borrowed from the Pledge of Allegiance?

...AND JUSTICE FOR ALL

As of 2010, how much does it cost to buy a single issue of the newspaper "USA TODAY"?

1.00_

According to the 1993 book, "The Left-Hander Syndrome," roughly what percentage of the world is left-handed?

10%

An earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale is how many times greater in magnitude than one measuring 5.0?

100 *CORRECT*

A kilowatt is a unit of power equal to how many watts?

1000

According to the 2011 Forbes list, how many billionaires are there in the world?

1140

Appearing in autumn,the harvest moon is one of about how many full moons that occur each year?

12 *CORRECT*

As any avid Twitterer knows, the maximum number of characters allowed for a single "tweet" is what?

140

A state that celebrated its "cuarto centenario" in 1998, New Mexico was founded in what year?

1598 *CORRECT*

Colorado is nicknamed The Centennial State because it joined the Union in what year?

1876

Despite being a surprisingly good golfer,President Taft weighed roughly how much when he left office?

340 POUNDS

As a handy rhyme tells us, how many months have 31 days?

7

An 18-karat gold bracelet is what percent gold?

75 PERCENT

According to a famous poem by John Keats, "a thing of beauty is" what?

A JOY FOREVER

As demonstrated by Egyptian protesters in 2011, Arabs consider it disrespectful to wave which of these at someone?

A SHOE

As the title of a 2006 documentary puts its, "Who is Harry Nilsoon (And Why Is Everyone Talking About Him)?"

A SINGER

A popular Chinese proverb says, "A journey of a thousand miles begins with" what?

A SINGLE STEP

According to 19th-century Romantic poet John Keats,what is "a joy for ever?"

A THING OF BEAUTY

A so-called "green card marriage" is a union in which one partner is and one partner is not typically what?

A U.S. CITIZEN

By far the rarest, only 1 percent of the U.S. population has what blood type?

AB NEGATIVE

Before Barbara Bush, what First Lady's husband and son both served as U.S. president?

ABIGAIL ADAMS

Commonly associated with Ireland,a brogue is a type of what?

ACCENT

Before starring in ABC's "Modern Family," Ed O'Neill was best known for playing what classic TV dad?

AL BUNDY

Due to his line of work, what notable American is often referred to by the press as "The Reverend Al?"

AL SHARPTON

After hosting the season premiere of "Saturday Night Live" in 2011, who became the most frequent SNL host in history?

ALEC BALDWIN

Born in 1992,Frances Bean Cobain is the daughter of two musicians who were lead singers in what bands?

NIRVANA AND HOLE

A few notes of the French national anthem, "La Marseillaise," play at the start of what Beatles song?

ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE

A scratch test is an exam given by a physician to determine whether a patient has what ailment?

ALLERGIES

Aluminum salt is the active ingredient in which of these common drugstore products?

ANTI PERSPIRANTS

By definition, a non-com is an enlisted member of the U.S. armed forces who is what?

NONCOMISSIONED

As of 2011,how much does it cost to buy a single issue of the newspaper "USA Today"?

$1

Administrative Professionals Day, once called National Secretaries Day, is observed during what month?

APRIL

A hectare is a metric unit used to measure what?

AREA

A renowned musical group, "Pershing's Own" is the official band of what branch of the U.S. armed forces?

ARMY

Because its presidential namesake had no middle initial, a Utah grade school goofed by giving itself what name?

JAMES A. MADISON

Adding an "a" to the end of what president's surname gives the name of a wildly popular 19th-century dance?

JAMES K.POLK

A small tool called an orange stick is most commonly used at what type of business?

NAIL SALON

Chiefly used in the U.K.,the term "serviette" refers to what everyday household item?

NAPKIN

A type of fire-resistant material, Nomex is often worn by what sports stars?

NASCAR DRIVERS

Afghan Girl was captured as the photo of what magazine?

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC