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Which runner is an 11-time world champion and holds the record in the 100 and 200-meter race?

Usain Bolt

Who sings the famous karaoke song "YMCA"?

Village People

What kind of alcohol is "Belvedere"?

Vodka

Neil Armstrong was the first man on the moon.... but who was the second?

Buzz Aldrin

What is the main ingredient in a falafel?

Chickpea

What is the name of the thin and long country that spans more than half of the western coast of South America?

Chile

Which river flows through the Grand Canyon?

Colorado River

What are the two fruit juices in a cosmopolitan?

Cranberry and lime

The Statue of Liberty was given to the US by which country?

France

Who is the Lead Singer of the band "Queen"?

Freddie Mercury

Who played Willy Wonka in the original 1971 Film, "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory"?

Gene Wilder

On which classic TV show can you find Mr. Thurston Howell the 3rd?

Gilligan's Island

What is "Beefeater"?

Gin

In 1979, who told us 'I Will Survive'?

Gloria Gaynor

Which countries made up the "Allied Powers" during World War II?

Great Britain, the United States of America, and Russia/Soviet Union

What kind of bear is on the California state flag?

Grizzly Bear

What is it called when a person throws 3 Bullseyes in a Row on a Dart Board?

Hat Trick

When was the first New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square?

1907

When did Henry Ford's Model T hit the market?

1908

What year did the Titanic sink?

1912

In which year World War I begin?

1914

What year was the PGA of America founded?

1916

In what year was the Corvette introduced?

1953

Which of the following years was Microsoft established? 1993, 1975, 2001

1975

"Hotel California" was a hit song by The Eagles.... In what year was it released?

1976

When was the internet first established?

1991

What year did the famous movie "Forrest Gump" come out?

1994

In what year did Google search engine become established?

1998

What year did Apple introduce the first iPod?

2001

What year was the very first model of the iPhone released?

2007

How many bones are there in the adult human body?

206 Bones

How old was Tiger Woods when he won the Masters?

21

How many presidents in history have been impeached?

3

In A Christmas Carol, how many ghosts visit Scrooge?

4

How many weeks are in a year?

52 weeks in a year

How many films did Sean Connery play James Bond in?

7

Who was the first president to be impeached?

Andrew Johnson

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame can be found in what US State?

Ohio

What is the name of the largest ocean?

Pacific Ocean

The 70s hit song, "Isn't She Lovely" was sang by who?

Stevie Wonder

In the Rocky movie series - Where did Adrian from Rocky work?

at a Pet Shop

Which chess piece can only move diagonally?

bishop

What exactly turns a plain martini into a dirty martini?

Adding Olive Juice

Which U.S. State raises the most Turkeys?

California

Which is the only food that can never go off or go bad?

Honey

Which classic rock band does Jim Morrison belong in?

The Doors

Which song is played during the opening and closing credits of the movie 'The Breakfast Club'?

"Don't You Forget About Me" by Simple Minds

How many stripes does the American flag have?

13

How many tablespoons are in a cup?

16

At the very beginning of a game of billiards, how many pool balls are on the table?

16.

In what year was the first US Dollar Printed?

1862

In what year was the first movie theater established?

1902, in Los Angeles.

What year was the first World Series baseball game held?

1903

What is the smallest county in California?

Alpine County. Alpine County has no high school, ATMs, dentists, banks, or traffic lights.

In which city was Anne Frank's hiding place?

Amsterdam

Which two U.S. states don't observe Daylight Saving Time?

Arizona and Hawaii

Which country can these cities be found in? Perth, Brisbane, & Adelade

Australia

Who was the lead singer of the iconic '80s band, Culture Club?

Boy George

What American beer has been long promoted as the "King of Beers"?

Budweiser

Which country has the most lakes?

Canada

Which two countries share the longest international border?

Canada and the U.S.A.

We have all cooked with Canola Oil, but what is "Canola" actually short for?

Canadian Oil

John F. Kennedy was assassinated in which city?

Dallas

What was the first United States national monument?

Devil's Tower in Wyoming.

Whitney Houston sang a cover song that became a hit titled "I Will Always Love You".... who was the original artist to sing this song?

Dolly Parton

"Dolly" was the first cloned animal. What kind of animal was she?

Dolly was a Sheep

What was the highest-grossing film during the 1980's?

E.T.

What are the two main ingredients when you are making a meringue for a pie?

Egg Whites & Sugar

Who sings the song "Crocodile Rock"?

Elton John

Who wrote "Old Man and The Sea"?

Ernest Hemingway

How many glasses of wine are in a bottle?

Five

What was the name of the first Indiana Jones movie?

Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark

What does it mean when a pie is served "A La Mode"?

It is served with ice cream

What golfer was known as "The Golden Bear"?

Jack Nicklaus

New Orleans is famous for a dish that incorporates French, Spanish, and Caribbean influences - what is this dish called?

Jambalaya

Who was our 5th President?

James Monroe

What classic movie is this famous line from? "You're gonna need a bigger boat."

Jaws

Out of the following Presidents, who served as President first? Lyndon B. Johnson, John F. Kennedy, Richard Nixon

John F. Kennedy

Which of these is the largest size mattress? Queen mattress, Full mattress, or a King Mattress

King

What was the name of the rock band formed by Jimmy Page?

Led Zeppelin

Which actor played Jack Dawson in the Titanic?

Leonardo DiCaprio

Who painted the "Mona Lisa"?

Leonardo da Vinci

Who sang the classic song, "What a Wonderful World?"

Louis Armstrong

Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize (in 1903)?

Marie Curie

Which athlete has won the most Gold Medals in the Olympics?

Michael Phelps won 28 Medals

In which state do Mark Twain's characters Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn live?

Missouri

Who was said to "float like a butterfly and sting like a bee"?

Muhammed Ali

What company makes the Butterfinger bar?

Nestle

Which NFL team holds the record for the most Super Bowl appearances?

New England Patriots

Which U.S. state has "Garden State" as its nickname?

New Jersey

Which geometric shape is used for Stop Signs?

Octagon

What is the national dish of Spain?

Paella

Hickory trees produce which types of nuts?

Pecans

Which classic book by J. M. Barrie opens with the line "All children, except one grew up"?

Peter Pan

Which US city is known as the City of Brotherly Love?

Philadelphia

When a grape is dried, it is called a raisin. When a plum is dried it is called a _____?

Prune

What is the smallest state in the U.S.?

Rhode Island

Which country borders 14 nations and crosses 8 time zones?

Russia

What Is It Called When A Bottle Of Champagne Is Open With A Sword?

Sabering

What is the largest county in the U.S.?

San Bernardino County

Who wrote the line, "Where ignorance is bliss, it is folly to be wise"?

Shakespeare

Which famous character from the film "Wizard of Oz" lived in Valley Center?

The Tin Man

What was the bestselling video game console of the 1990s?

Sony Playstation

In what state can Mount Rushmore be found?

South Dakota

Brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb formed which pop group in the late 1950s?

The Bee Gees

What is the longest river in the U.S.?

The Missouri River

In Herman Melville's Moby-Dick, what is the name of Captain Ahab's ship?

The Pequod

What is the longest-running Broadway show?

The Phantom of the Opera

In which film did father and son actors Will Smith and Jaden Smith first appear together?

The Pursuit of Happiness

What prison film starring Tim Robbins was based on a story by Stephen King?

The Shawshank Redemption

Name the movie this famous line originated from: "Here's Johnny!!!!!"

The Shining

What is the only letter of the alphabet not to appear in the name of any US state?

The letter "Q" does not appear anywhere in the names of the U.S. States

What was the original purpose of the tiny pocket in jeans?

To hold pocket watches.

Which team won the Ryder Cup 2021???

USA

Who developed the cartoon series of Tom and Jerry?

William Hanna and Joseph Barbera.

What type of golf clubs are used for long shots from the tee or fairway?

Woods

The film Grease was released in the 1970's. What was the best-selling single from the soundtrack?

You're the One that I Want

How many children does Oprah Winfrey have?

Zero.

"Porsche" has become a leading classic car manufacturer. What kind of animal is featured on their logo?

a Horse

What object is said to bring bad luck if it is broken?

a mirror


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