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On December 21, 1864, General Sherman's famous "March to the Sea" concluded with the capture of what Southern city?

SAVANNAH

If an "n" is added to the end of it, what zodiac sign becomes the name for the animal that symbolizes it?

SCORPIO

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

SCORPIONS

Home to a 5,000-year-old stone circle,the Hebrides islands are located off the coast of what country?

SCOTLAND

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

SCRAP METAL

Fittingly,the entrance to Colorado's state capitol building features the phrase "One Mile Above" what?

SEA LEVEL

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

SEAFOOD

On his show "Man v Food," host Adam Richman won the "Davy Jones Locker Challenge" by eating 7 pounds of what?

SEAFOOD

From 1916 to 2001,the Boeing aircraft company was headquartered in what city?

SEATTLE

Doppler is the team mascot of what WNBA franchise?

SEATTLE STORM

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

SEAWEED

Resulting in a "pruney" look,fingertips get wrinkly after water has washed away what oily substance?

SEBUM

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

SECRETARY OF STATE

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

SEPT 15th

In a tradition inspired by the Bible, a sabbatical leave is usually taken once every how many years?

SEVEN

If you burn off 500 more calories than you consume each day,how long should it take for you to lose one pound?

SEVEN DAYS

In 2009, what pro athlete launched his own TV show in which he tackles other pros at their jobs?

SHAQUILLE O'NEAL

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

SHE BANGS

On television, Dr. Gregory House's apartment number is "221B," a nod to what famous literary sleuth's address?

SHERLOCK HOMES

George Steinbrenner,the legendary owner of the NY Yankees,made his fortune in what industry?

SHIPPING

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

SHOULDER

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

SHOWING UP

If someone were to describe Nicolas Cage as "cagey," they might mean that he is what?

SHREWD

From 1856 until 1939, the country of Thailand was officially known as what?

SIAM

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

SILVER MAPLE

On "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" soundtrack, Renee Fleming sings in what language?

SINDARIN

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

Popular with tweens, the RipStik is a brand of sporting equipment that resembles a what?

SKATEBOARD

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

SKUNK

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

SLASH

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

SMALLER IN SIZE

In 2010,two-year old Indonesian Ardi Rizal gained worldwide notoriety for doing what?

SMOKING 40 CIGARETTES PER DAY

Seen at sporting events near you,MetLife Insurance's blimp has what call sign?

SNOOPY ONE

Gregory Maguire's 2003 novel "Mirror Mirror" is a revisionist version of what classic fairy tale?

SNOW WHITE

Sarah Palin's husband Todd is a four-time winner of the Iron Dog,the world's longest what?

SNOWMOBILE RACE

In 2010, Oprah hosted a reunion special for "The Color Purple," in which she talked about playing what role?

SOFIA

Perhaps best known in its computerized version,Klondike is a popular variety of what card game?

SOLITAIRE

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

Home to a famous breed of tiger,Bengal is a region located in what part of the world?

SOUTH ASIA

Since 1996,the White Wave company has produced Silk,a popular brand of which of these health foods?

SOY MILK

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

SPACE NEEDLE

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

On the TV series "Community," the main characters become friends after they all take part in a what?

SPANISH STUDY GROUP

In 2008,Jeremy Piven quit a Broadway play,blaming Mercury poisoning he got from eating too much what?

SUSHI

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

SWAMP

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

THE BIG BANG THEORY

In 1587, what family gave birth to Virginia, the first English child born in the Americas?

THE DARES

David Evans,the lead guitarist for the rock band U2,performs under what stage name?

THE EDGE

Home to the National Christmas Tree,the park area directly south of the White House is known as what?

THE ELLIPSE

Because the country is at such high altitude,Tibet is known by what "homey" nickname?

THE ROOF OF THE WORLD

In 2010,Rhonda Byrne released "The Power," a follow-up to what controversial 2006 self-help book?

THE SECRET

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

By definition,crostini is an Italian appetizer that requires what main ingredient?

TOASTED BREAD

In 2010, what actress helped her 3-year old son launch his own Twitter account "Liam's World?"

TORI SPELLING

Familiar to film buffs,Sunset Boulevard borders which of these prominent college campuses?

UCLA

Once featured on a TV infomercial, the Flowbee is a haircutting device that works with what household appliance?

VACUUM CLEANER

Single Awareness Day, or SAD is often celebrated as a humorous alternative to what holiday?

VALENTINE'S DAY

On HBO's "Entourage," movie star Vincent Chase stars in all but which of these fictional movies?

VALENTINO

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

VEGAS,BABY,VEGAS!

Engineered by scientists, the broccoflower is what type of edible?

VEGETABLE

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

VEST

Giving it the scientific name of Leviathan melvillei,researchers recently discovered the bones of a prehistoric what?

WHALE

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

WHALES

In 2010,Alaska's Lisa Murkowski became the first senate candidate since 1954 to do what?

WIN AS A WRITE-IN CANDIDATE

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

WINDMILLS

Performed to assist breathing, a tracheotomy is a surgery on what part of the body?

WINDPIPE

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

Since the show premiered in 2002,"CSI:Miami" has used what song by The Who as its opening theme?

WON'T GET FOOLED AGAIN

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

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 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

Starting from the bottom, what is the order of colors found in traditional candy corn?

YELLOW, ORANGE, WHITE

In 1872,an act of Congress established what as America's first official national park?

YELLOWSTONE

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

YETI CRAB

On an old-fashioned rotary phone,what number requires the longest turn of the dial?

0 *CORRECT*

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*

Prince Charles and Princess Diana officially divorced in 1996 after how many years of marriage?

15 *CORRECT*

In 1999,the current world record for the mile was set by a man running at approximately what speed?

16 MPH

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

1968 TO 1973

Harvest gold and "avocado green" were trendy colors for kitchen appliances during what decade?

1970S

One week comprises approximately what percentage of a year?

2%

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

30″ WAIST, 32″ INSEAM

In 2010, Louise Brown, the world's first "test tube baby" turned what age?

32

How many seconds are in one hour?

3600

On average,a healthy person's resting heart rate falls into which of these ranges of "beats per minute"?

60-100 *CORRECT*

How many issues would a subscriber to both USA TODAY and Texas Weekly get in one calendar year?

64

As a handy rhyme tells us, how many months have 31 days?

7

How many emirates, or territories, comprise the Middle Eastern territory known as United Arab Emirates?

7

How many years after the Civil War did WWII end?

80

In a standard Sudoku game, how many individual digits are there once the entire grid has been filled?

81

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

In 1987,what Beatles song was banned by the BBC because of its lyric "I'd love to turn you on"?

A DAY IN THE LIFE

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

A DOLLOP

As the title of a 2006 documentary puts its, "Who is Harry Nilsoon (And Why Is Everyone Talking About Him)?"

A SINGER

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

In 1986,over 100 tons of what product were used to clean the inner copper walls of the Statue of Liberty?

ARM & HAMMER BAKING SODA

A renowned musical group, "Pershing's Own" is the official band of what branch of the U.S. armed forces?

ARMY

In a famous ad campaign in the '80s,what branch of the military wanted you to "be all you can be"?

ARMY

By definition, where does an abyssopalegic animal live?

AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA

Shel Silverstein spent over 3 years on the bestseller lists with his 1981 book "A Light in the" what?

ATTIC

Robert Kardasian, the biological father of Kourtney, Kim, Khloe, and Robert Jr, was a well-known what?

ATTORNEY

Founded in London in 1766,Christie's is one of the world's oldest what?

AUCTION HOUSES

Since 1934, the Masters Golf tournament has been held in what U.S. city?

AUGUSTA, GA

In 2010,what nation began a "convictourism" program to attract foreigners descended from long-ago prisoners?

AUTRALIA

Roughly 35 million men in the U.S. suffer from androgenetic alopecia,also known as "male pattern" what?

BALDNESS

In a memorable scene from "Beverly Hills Cop," what does Detective Axel Foley use to disable a car?

BANANAS

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

BASS

In 2009,what U.S. president was on hand as an 11-foot statue honoring him was unveiled in Kosovo?

BILL CLINTON

Prior to his career as a TV journalist,George Stephanopoulos was a White House adviser to what U.S. president?

BILL CLINTON

In 2008, who became the first rock musician ever to be awarded a Pulitzer Prize?

BOB DYLAN

Founded in Jamaica, the Rastafari religion was popularized by what famous iconic musician?

BOB MARLEY

Published in 2004,"No Woman No Cry" is the memoir of what legendary singer's widow?

BOB MARLEY

Popular in Russia,samovars are used primarily to do what?

BOIL WATER

Established in 1867, the Marquess of Queensberry Rules set the modern framework for what sport?

BOXING

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

BREWERY

Cartoon character SpongeBob SquarePants has what distinctive physical characteristic?

BUCKTEETH

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

Blessed

Popular in India, paneer is a type of what food?

CHEESE

In 1985, what product's notoriously unsuccessful "New" formula was introduced to the public?

COCA COLA

Experts suggest rubbing your hands against stainless steel to chemically neutralize the smell of what household odor?

GARLIC

Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger was born in what country?

GERMANY

In a 2007 movie, Nicholas Cage plays Johnny Blaze, a fiery vigilante who is better known by what name?

GHOST RIDER

In 2010,what right-wing pundit started TheBlaze.com,his own conservative news website?

GLENN BECK

People traveling abroad often use GSM cell phones that use what "System for Mobile Communications"?

GLOBAL

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

GO TO SLEEP

Since 1980,what award has honored the worst in Hollywood filmmaking?

GOLDEN RASPBERRY

Played by Honor Blackman,the provocatively named Pussy Galore is a character in what James Bond film?

GOLDFINGER

Basra is the chief port of which Persian Gulf country?

IRAQ

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

IRON

On the Great Seal of the United States,the eagle holds in its beak a scroll bearing what Latin phrase?

E PLURIBUS UNUM

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

EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE

Sometimes used with historical dates, the abbreviation "B.C.E." stands for "Before the Common" what?

ERA

By definition,a diurnal event occurs how often?

EVERY DAY

A reference to the last initial of the retailer's founder, the "K" in "Kmart" stands for what?

KRESGE

First enjoyed in 1949, which candy brand was created by Bill and Dorothy Harmsen in Golden, Colorado?

JOLLY RANCHER

How many basic positions of the feet are there in traditional ballet?

FIVE

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

FLECKED WITH FAT

From 1883 until the 1950s what country claimed Vietnam as a country?

FRANCE

A bill of fare is more commonly known as a what?

MENU

Replacing Angela Merkel, in 2010, who topped Forbes' list of "The World's 100 Most Powerful Women"?

MICHELLE OBAMA

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

MOVE OBJECTS

Henry Heimlech,the doctor famous for his life-saving maneuver,is the cousin of an actor famous for what sitcom character?

"POTSIE" WEBER

If a woman making 50,000 dollars a year gets a 20% raise, what is her new annual salary?

$60,000

In 2010 President Obama and a former NBA athlete played what fitting version of the game H-O-R-S-E?

P-O-T-U-S

Footrests are common features on which of these children's toys?

POGO STICKS

In 2010,what word did Gawker coin for a star getting a "career bump without actually being an addict"?

PREHAB

In a Beverly Cleary book, Ramona Quimby famously misunderstands the instruction to "sit here for the" what?

PRESENT

In 2011,Jay Carney replaced Robert Gibbs as President Obama's what?

PRESS SECRETARY

Oregon's George Fox University is named in honor of the founder of what religious movement?

QUAKER

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

RABBIT

Since 2003,the Heart Truth campaign has presented a NY fashion show in which celebrities don what color dresses?

RED

Site of the French Open,the tennis courts of Roland Garros feature clay surfaces of what color?

RED

Even though he is a fish,StarKist's "hipster" mascot Charlie the Tuna is usually depicted wearing what?

RED BERET AND GLASSES

In 1950,Senator Joe McCarthy became the central figure in a national crusade known as the what?

RED SCARE

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

In 2009, the International Olympic Committee named what city as the host of the 2016 games?

RIO DE JANEIRO

Referenced in Shakespeare's nickname "the bard of Avon," the Avon is a what?

RIVER

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

In a candid 2010 interview,Sylvester Stallone admitted that making which "Rocky" sequel was a "mistake"?

ROCKY V

Historian Edward Gibbon is best known for his six-volume account of the "Decline and Fall" od what empire?

ROMAN

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

ROMAN CANDLE

Featuring a high,prominent bridge,an aquiline nose is better known as a what?

ROMAN NOSE

Originally sung by Peggy Lee and covered by Madonna, the song "Fever" mentions what famously amorous pair

ROMEO AND JULIET

In 2011, the child of what U.S. president released a timely memoir called "My Father at 100"?

RONALD REAGAN

Outraging conservationists, who said "A tree is a tree, how many more do you need to look at?"

RONALD REAGAN

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

RUSSIA

Due to the popularity of Harry Potter, what word was added to the Oxford English dictionary in 2003?

Muggle

Equivalent to 20 bottles, which of these large bottles of champagne holds the greatest volume?

NEBUCHADNEZZAR

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

NECKLINE

In 2007,what singer revealed that Caroline Kennedy was the inspiration for one of his 1969 hit songs?

NEIL DIAMOND

In 2008, a high-profile sex scandal centered on the exposure of what elected official as "Client 9"?

NEW YORK GOVERNOR

After the passing of his father in 2011,Kim Jong-Un became the de facto leader of what nation?

NORTH KOREA

An indefinitely large number is often expressed to what degree?

Nth

People who generate their own electricity or go without it are said to live how?

OFF THE GRID

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

OFFENSE

In 2009, Jimmy Fallon vainly attempted to reunite the cast of what series?

SAVED BY THE BELL

Calling it "historical fiction" in 2011 the History Channel refused to air a miniseries about what political family?

THE KENNEDYS

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

THE KING AND I

Fittingly, what world landmark boasts a feature known as "The Tsar's Tower?"

THE KREMLIN

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

THREE

Founded in 1958, the FAA is a government agency controlled by what U.S. department?

TRANSPORTATION

Passed by Congress in 1798, the Sedition Act focused on what problem?

TREASONOUS ACTIVITY

Henry VIII belonged to what royal family?

TUDOR

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

TURNIP

Someone who is naive or gullible is often described as having "fallen off the" what?

TURNIP TRUCK

Colorado is nicknamed The Centennial State because it joined the Union in what year?

1876

If the Gettysburg Address were delivered today in 2011, "Four score and seven years ago" would refer to what year?

1924

How many U.S. presidents have had sons who also served as U.S. president?

2

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

How many total ribs are there in the human rib cage?

25

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

How many calories does a person have to burn to lose one pound of fat?

3,500 *CORRECT*

In 2010 what sitcom aired a live episode featuring Julia Lewis-Drayfus as "Liz Lemon" in flashbacks?

30 ROCK

In 2011,Derek Jeter became just the 28th player in the history of baseball to reach what number of career "hits"?

3000

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

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

EAR

In 2010,what country saw its first official state visit by a pope since breaking with the Vatican in 1534?

ENGLAND

Former energy company Enron originally held what name,before realizing the word meant "intestine"?

ENTERON

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

ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT

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

ERIC THE RED

In 2009, the Fiesta of San Fermin in Pamplona, Spain, held its first look-alike contest honoring what author?

ERNEST HEMINGWAY

Struggling with health issues,what author had the habit of penciling in a daily weight record on his bathroom wall?

ERNEST HEMINGWAY

In 1902,nine motor clubs merged to form a nonprofit organization currently known by what name?

AAA *CORRECT*

Due to his line of work, what notable American is often referred to by the press as "The Reverend Al?"

AL SHARPTON

In 218 B.C., Hannibal and his army famously crossed

ALPS

If the singer Davy Jones had a locked actually located in "Davy Jones's locker," where would it be?

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

Retired New York Yankees uniform number 3 belonged to which baseball great?

BABE RUTH

In 1965,former test pilot Owen Maclaren patented a prototype of the B-01,the basis for a popular line of what?

BABY STROLLERS

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

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

BALLET

Pointe shoes,also known as "toe shoes," are commonly used in what style of dance?

BALLET

French Impressionist Edgar Degas is famous for his paintings and sculptors depicting what performers?

BALLET DANCERS

Cavendish is the most popular supermarket variety of what fruit?

BANANA

Said to be invented by British officers in India in the 1800s, snooker is a form of what game?

BILLIARDS

Heard in the expression, "That really sticks in my craw," a "craw" is literally a what?

BIRD'S THROAT

Found at a German zoo,Eclyse the "zorse" is a half-horse hybrid animal with what distinctive markings on her coat?

BLACK AND WHITE STRIPES

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

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

BLACK SWAN

Since 2000, the logo for the online company MSN has featured a multicolored image of what animal?

BUTTERFLY

In 2010, after a young fan asked for help with a "mutiny," Johnny Depp visited a U.K. school dressed as what character?

CAPTAIN JACK SPARROW

Referring to an old-fashioned term for feline appreciation,which of these is the name of a long-running magazine?

CAT FANCY

henille, a soft, fuzzy fabric, is aptly named for the French word for what bug?

CATERPILLAR

San Francisco's Ghirardelli Square is the longtime site of a factory that produces which of the following?

CHOCOLATE

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

CHURCH

On the front of a U.S. Social Security Card,what images appear on the left and right hand edges?

CLASSICAL COLUMNS

In 1985,the word "Classic" was added to what soft drink's label,where it remained for many years?

COCA-COLA

By definition, a snickerdoodle is a what?

COOKIE

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

CURED MEAT

In a V8 car engine,which of these components is arranged in a V-shaped pattern?

CYLINDER

Fought over for decades, what Mediterranean island speaks Greek in its southern half and Turkish up north?

CYPRUS

Founded in 1963, the letters in the national drugstore chain CVS stand for what?

Corrective Vaccine Salves

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

DALE EARNHARDT

One of the most translated books in the world, Anne Frank's original diary was published in what language?

DUTCH

As of 2010, how much does it cost to buy a single issue of the newspaper "USA TODAY"?

1.00_

On average, what denomination of U.S. paper currency remains in circulation the longest?

100 DOLLAR BILL

A kilowatt is a unit of power equal to how many watts?

1000

How many workers sit on a steel beam hundreds of feet in the air in the iconic 1932 photo "Lunch Atop a Skyscraper"?

11

According to the 2011 Forbes list, how many billionaires are there in the world?

1140

If a person was born in 1991, what birthday did they celebrate during the palindromic year?

11TH

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

How many episodes of the "real-time" TV series "24" would it take to depict the events of a single week?

168

In 2010, what company's founder surprisingly donated $100 million to the public schools of Newark, NJ?

FACEBOOK

Opponents of genetically modified food often refer to it by what "scary" name?

FRANKENFOOD

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

FRAPPUCCINO

Founded in 1999,Edible Arrangements specializes in edible "bouquets" primarily made of what?

FRESH FRUIT

For over 30 years,United Airlines' ad slogans urged travelers to fly what kind of skies?

FRIENDLY SKIES

Due to its unique chemical qualities, which of these foods can remain edible for centuries if sealed from moisture?

HONEY

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

In 2010, an out-of-control Amish teenager led police on a wild one-mile chase involving what?

HORSE-DRAWN BUGGY

In 2010,an out-of-control Amish teenager led police on a wild one-mile chase while driving a what?

HORSE-DRAWN BUGGY

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

HORSEPOWER

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

HYPERTENSION

In 1971 cult classic, what does an older woman say to a younger man when he says, "I love you Maude"?

I LIKE YOU HAROLD

In a 1971 cult classic,what does an older woman say to a younger man when he says "I like you,Maude"?

I LIKE YOU,HAROLD

Representing the number of letters in each word, "143" is a common text abbreviation for what phrase?

I LOVE YOU

Because it focuses on the relationship of its two male stars, which of these films is called a "bromance"?

I LOVE YOU MAN

In 1984,Huey Lewis sued Ray Parker,Jr.,claiming his theme song for "Ghostbusters" was a rip-off of which hit?

I WANT A NEW DRUG

Featured in a 1990s Beck song,what is the translation of the Spanish lyric "Soy un perdedor"?

I'M A LOSER

In 1994,the author of the sci-fi collection "I Robot" had a posthumous memoir released,titled what?

I. ASIMOV

For half a century,Mister Softee trucks have driven America's streets playing music and peddling what?

ICE CREAM

Because the storms were so destructive,all but which of these hurricane names have been retired?

IDA

Pyrophoric substances are so reactive that exposure to air causes them to spontaneously what?

IGNITE

On TLC's "19 Kids & Counting," all 19 children in the Duggar family have first names that begin with what?

J

Founded in 1984, what natural food brand bills itself as "7 Whole Grains on a Mission"?

KASHI

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

KEVIN SMITH

Said to belong to Saint Peter, Vatican City's official flag depicts two crossed what?

KEYS

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

KISS ME A LOT

Randy Newman sings "Rollin' down Imperial Highway" in a 1983 hit song titled "I Love" where?

L.A.

Comedian Dan Whitney is better known by what stage name?

LARRY THE CABLE GUY

A liger is an animal that results from the crossbreeding of a tiger and a what?

LION

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

Far lighter than lead, what electron-rich metal does Chevrolet use for the batteries in its Volt car?

LITHIUM

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

Five different yellow Volkswagen buses were used in the filming of which of these road trip movies?

LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE

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

LOS ANGELES

Depicting two hands sketching each other, "Drawing Hands" is a 1948 lithograph by what famous artist?

M.C. ESCHER

Found mostly in Asia,the macaque is a type of what animal?

MONKEY

In a popular version of the children's tune "The Wheels on the Bus," the "driver on the bus says" what?

MOVE ON BACK

In 2010,country star Kenny Chesney's 40-acre home was all wet when floods washed over what city?

NASHVILLE

Afghan Girl was captured as the photo of what magazine?

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

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

NAVY

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

NEVADA

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

NOOK

Although the movie "Fargo" mostly takes place in Minnesota,its title refers to a city in what state?

NORTH DAKOTA

If you wanted to visit the "Geographic Center of North America," you'd have to go to what U.S. state/

NORTH DAKOTA

In 2011,Keithroy Yearwood revealed that he was the baby on the cover of what rapper's 1994 album "Ready to Die"?

NOTORIOUS B.I.G.

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

RING BEARER

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

In 2006, Russell Crowe and his wife named their newborn baby boy Tennyson, after a famous what?

POET

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

POLO

In 1935,what accounting firm began its long-running tradition of tallying votes for the Academy Awards?

PRICE WATERHOUSE

If Blue from "Blue's Clues" and Clifford the Big Red Dog had a puppy,what color would it most likely be?

PURPLE

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

PUSH-UPS

Important in South American cuisine, which of these foods has been called "the supergrain of the future?"

QUINOA

Steak tartare consists of seasoned beef served in what distinctive manner?

UNCOOKED

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

UNDERGARMENTS

Armbands are popular accessories for which of these tech gadgets?

iPOD

Sampling a 1984 song and flipping the words in its title, Jay-Z had a top 40 hit in 2010 called what?

YOUNG FOREVER

George A. Romero's classic "Night of the Living Dead" series popularized what movie monsters?

ZOMBIES

In 1985, Alexa Ray Joel was born to two famous people with what occupations?

SUPERMODEL and SONGWRITER

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

SWEETBREAD

Generally speaking,the difference between a liquor and a liqueur is that a liqueur is what?

SWEETENED

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

By definition,a defenestrated object has been what?

THROWN OUT A WINDOW

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

WESTERNMOST

In 2009, Chicago's famed Sear's Tower officially changed its name to what?

WILLIS TOWER

Since 2002, what movie star has been a global spokesperson for cell phone provider T-Mobile?

ZETA JONES

In 2009, what country's runaway inflation led their reserve bank to issue 100 trillion dollar bills?

ZIMBABWE

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

ADRENALINE

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

AGING

Icebreakers are ships often used to navigate which of these parts of the world?

ARCTIC OCEAN

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

ARETHA FRANKLIN

he political Web site Huffingtonpost.com was founded in 2005 by a writer with what first name?

ARIANNA

Substituting basketball for battle,the musical Lysistrata Jones is an adaptation of an ancient Greek play by whom?

ARISTOPHANES

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

ARISTOTLE ONASSIS

In addition to the weight of the human hand, the boy in "Jerry Maguire" also informs us that what animals "can smell fear"?

BEES AND DOGS

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

BOAT

On the TV sitcom "How I Met Your Mother," what actor provides the voice of the unseen narrator?

BOB SAGET

In 1839,what inventor first vulcanized rubber?

CHARLES GOODYEAR

A duvet cover is usually used to cover what?

COMFORTER

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

CONJOINED TWINS

In 2011,Ted Danson replaced Laurence Fishburne on what popular crime drama?

CSI

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

CUCKOO

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

ENGLAND

In 2004, the FDA approved Botox injections as a treatment for what?

EXCESSIVE SWEATING

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

FIDDLE

In 2011,what secretive leader revealed that he had actually relinquished his powers to his brother back in 2006?

FIDEL CASTRO

Piscivorous animals feed mainly on what?

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

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

FLIGHT

For years, Conan O'Brien has poked fun of his decidedly unhip car, a 1992 what?

FORD TAURUS

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

FOUR *CORRECT*

For reasons that should be clear to math enthusiasts,April 16th is the official "holiday" of what popular website?

FOURSQUARE

For shoppers on a budget,Designer Imposters is a brand providing knockoffs of what luxury item?

FRAGRANCE

In addition to English,which of the following is an official language of Canada?

FRENCH

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

GLAUCOMA

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

Featured in Madonna's 1998 video "Frozen," mehndi are temporary henna tattoos traditionally placed where?

HANDS & FEET

A popular song at sports events, the Ramones' "Blitzkreig Bop"begins with what chorus?

HEY HO LET"S GO

Ranch dressing,the popular salad topper,got its start at an actual California dude ranched named what?

HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH

According to a popular expression,what is "always 20/20"?

HINDSIGHT

First used to describe certain jazz fans in the '40s,what term now refers to irony-loving youngsters?

HIPSTER

Since 1911,which of these states has proudly featured a "Butter Cow" at its annual State Fair?

IOWA

In a highly contentious verdict,Casey Anthony was found not guilty on all but which of these charges in 2011?

LYING TO POLICE

Regardless of his name, a man without any clothes is cheekily said to be going "the full" what?

MONTY

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

STOP

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

STOVE

In a 2009 documentary,comic Chris Rock examines the African-American fascination with what?

"GOOD HAIR"

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 gamekeeper keep?

ANIMALS

Some of the world's oldest paintings are France's Lascaux cave paintings which primarily depict what?

ANIMALS

Shredded cabbage is the main ingredient in which of these dishes?

COLESLAW

For many years,which of these TV journalists was suspected of being the Watergate informant known as Deep Throat?

DIANE SAWYER

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

DIGESTION

On the "Arsenio hall Show," a special section of the studio audience was called a what?

DOG POUND

In 1990, George H.W. Bush signed the U.S. Interstate System after what President?

DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER

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

FOREIGN LANGUAGES

Reflecting its owners' religious faith, what fashion retailer prints "John 3:16" on its yellow shopping bags?

FOREVER 21

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

Silent film star Norma Talmadge started a Hollywood tradition after accidentally stepping in wet concrete outside what theater?

GRAUMAN'S CHINESE

In a 2005 hit single,a hip-hop star raps "Call me George Foreman 'cause I'm sellin' everybody" what?

GRILLZ

R&B singer Robin Thicke is the son of a famous TV actor,best known for what '80s sitcom?

GROWING PAINS

Design guru Jonathan Ive is responsible for the look of which of these iconic products?

IPOD

In 2010, what country's cultural minister banned mullets and ponytails for men as being "decadent"?

IRAN

By definition,what kind of flower is a fleur-de-lis?

IRIS

If a person has blue eyes, it is because what part of his eyes are blue?

IRIS

By definition,a kibbutz is a communal farm or settlement in what country?

ISRAEL

In a nod to her Spice Girl nickname, Melanie Brown's 2010 reality TV series is subtitled what?

IT'S A SCARY WORLD

In a nod to her Spice Girl nickname,Melanie Brown's 2010 reality series is subtitled what?

IT'S A SCARY WORLD

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

Referring to its iconic founder, the first two letters in the firm today known as JP Morgan Chase stand for what?

JOHN PIERPONT

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

JOHN TRAVOLTA

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

In 2010,what "tell-it-like-it-is" comedian replaced John O'Hurley as the host of TV's "Family Feud"?

STEVE HARVEY

In 2009, after decades of secrecy, Mrs. Butterworth's first name was revealed to be what?

JOY

In 2011,Heather Locklear announced her engagement to actor Jack Wagner,her co-star from what '90s TV series?

MELROSE PLACE

A tattoo with the message "Remember Sammy Jankis" figures prominently in what film?

MEMENTO

Due to its rich history,what area of the world is popularly known as the "cradle of civilization"?

MESOPOTAMIA

Rapper Pitbull is also known as "Mr.305" because he hails from what U.S. city?

MIAMI

In 2003, R & B singer Kelis released a hit single named after what tasty treat?

MILKSHAKE

Because it is primarily spread through saliva,what illness is popularly known as the "kissing disease"?

MONONUCLEOSIS

In 2010,Barbara Walters joked she chose a cow valve for her heart surgery over one from what non-kosher 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

Sort of in between two colors, rose wine by definition has what type of hue?

PINKISH

Seen in many still life paintings,a ewer is a decorative type of what household object?

PITCHER

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

PLUMBER

Prior to her career in television,Nancy Grace was licensed by the state of Georgia as a what?

PROSECUTOR

Published in 2010,the memoir "You Don't Know Me" was written by the son of what late musician?

RAY CHARLES

In 2009,which of these singers released a men's cologned called "Southern Blend"?

TIM MCGRAW

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

HIPPOPOTAMUSES

An oenophile is a person who enjoys what?

WINE

Since 2008,what U.S. pro sport has held an annual outdoor game at the start of the year called the "Winter Classic"?

HOCKEY

Having nothing to do with their political views, what sport features players labeled as right and left wing?

HOCKEY

In a cliche scene from many Westerns, gunslingers meet for a final showdown when?

HIGH NOON

A sacred prayer in the Roman Catholic faith,Ave Maria gets its name from a Latin phrase meaning what?

HAIL MARY

Selling high-end cookware since 1972, the name of retail company Sur La Table in French means what?

ON THE TABLE

Selling high-end cookware since 1972,the name of retail company Sur La Table is French for what?

ON THE TABLE

In a familiar expression of caution, what phrase typically precedes "Twice shy"?

ONCE BITTEN

How many queens does a typical honeybee nest have at any one time?

ONE

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

O

Honolulu,the capital city of Hawaii,is located on which of its islands?

OAHU

On average, what is the most abundant gas released into the atmosphere by a volcano?

WATER VAPOR

In 2005, W. Mark Felt revealed himself to be "Deep Throat," the long-anonymous source in what scandal?

WATERGATE

In a memorable scene from the 1987 comedy "Spaceballs," President Skroob gives orders to do what?

"COMB THE DESERT!"

In 2007,protesting college student Andrew Meyer won lasting Internet fame by shouting what at university police?

"DON'T TASE ME, BRO!"

Helping campus-bound kids since 1996,which bit of numerical jargon is a tax-friendly college savings plan?

529

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

540

Perhaps putting her classical music training to use,who composed the music for the 2011 Broadway play "Stick Fly"?

ALICIA KEYS

Fittingly,which of these popular 20th century authors is buried in Tarzana,California?

EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS

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

From a Sanskrit phrase meaning "one with great measure," a mahout is a driver of what kind of animal?

ELEPHANT

In 1587, Mary Queen of Scots was beheaded for her part in a plot to assassinate which British monarch?

ELIZABETH I

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

ELIZABETHAN COLLAR

In 2011,what name didn't make Social Security's list of Popular Baby Names for the first time since 1955?

ELVIS

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

FOLIC ACID

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

Famous for his attempts to predict the future,16th-century physician Nostradamus hailed from what country?

FRANCE

In 2009, Lego introduced a new toy model made of what architect's iconic Guggenheim Museum?

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT

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

FRANK SINATRA

Shirt sleeves that are fastened with cuff links instead of buttons have what kind of "cuffs"?

FRENCH

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

In 2011,what TV actor's costar quipped that he checks gossip news every day "to know if I have to go to work at all"?

CHARLIE SHEEN

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

CHEESE

Ronald Reagan's plainspoken and affable demeanor earned him the apt nickname "The Great" what?

COMMUNICATOR

In 2011,what late night funnyman consented to an on-air beard shaving by Will Ferrell?

CONAN O'BRIEN

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

CUCUMBERS

For several years,the male dancing company Chippendales has tried to copyright what signature look?

CUFFS & COLLAR

Established in 1990, the James Beard Foundation Awards recognizes excellency in which of these fields?

CUISINE

Founded in 1968, what is the company J.D. Power and Associates best known for providing?

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION DATA

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

DARK PURPLE

If you counted them, which of the following would total 36, 525?

DAYS IN A CENTURY

PEG'S LAW is a helpful mneumonic for remembering the names of the seven what?

DEADLY SINS

In 2010, actress Portia de Rossi petitioned to legally change her last name to what?

DEGENERES

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

DELAWARE

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

PUFFERFISH

On an '80s TV series, a plucky orphan named Penelope Brewster was better known as what?

PUNKY

Sapparo is a major city of what Asian country?

JAPAN

Fluent in French, what actress often dubs her own lines for the French language versions of her films?

JODIE FOSTER

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

JOE PESCI

Following a September Harvest Moon,the full moon in October is commonly known as what?

HUNTER'S MOON

According to their '80s heavy metal anthem,the Scorpions want to "Rock You Like a" what?

HURRICANE

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

HUSBAND AND WIFE

In 2010,what teen pop star's fragrance line "My World",debuted on scented wristbands at Walmart?

JUSTIN BIEBER

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

On the classic sitcom "I Love Lucy," Lucy often went on auditions using what maiden name instead of Mrs. Ricardo?

MCGILLICUDDY

In a well-known PSA, "Take a bite out of crime" is the motto of what trench coat-wearing "Crime Dog"?

MCGRUFF

In 2010, Nicki Minaj became the first woman ever named to MTVs list of "hottest" what?

MCs

People who are "cyberchondriacs" obsessively use the Internet to hunt for what?

MEDICAL INFORMATION

Diets that incorporate the eating habits of Greece,Spain and Italy are fittingly referred to as what?

MEDITERRANEAN

Originally used by American Indians,the term "pow-wow" is now mainly used to refer to a what?

MEETING

Estro-Logic is the name of an herb supplement that markets itself towards what demographic?

MENOPAUSAL WOMEN

Agreeing that greed is good, what actor's ex-wife sued him for money earned on a 2010 "Wall Street" sequel?

MICHAEL DOUGLAS

In 1844,the independent candidate Joseph Smith,Jr. became the first what to run for president?

MORMON

First found in the U.S. in 1999,West Nile virus is primarily transmitted by what?

MOSQUITOES

Prized for its silk-producing abilities,the silkworm is the larva of what type of insect?

MOTH

Airing in 2011, the reality series "Joan & Melissa" follows the ups and downs between two people of what relation?

MOTHER AND DAUGHTER

Presidents View Resort is a hotel with suites that look out at what national landmark?

MOUNT RUSHMORE

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

Starring Rob Lowe,the 2012 Lifetime movie "Drew Peterson: Untouchable" is about a man accused of what heinous crime?

MURDERING HIS WIFE

Slated to open in 2013,the Louvre Abu Dhabi, like its Paris counterpart,will be an enormous what?

MUSEUM

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

MUSTACHE

In 2004,what awards show instituted a five-second tape delay on the 30th anniversary of a famous streaking incident?

OSCARS

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

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

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

PARKS AND RECREATION

On the E! reality TV series, "The Girls Next Door," who are the girls next door?

PLAYBOY MODELS

In 2009,Crystal Renn released her book "Hungry," which chronicles her experiences as a what?

PLUS-SIZE MODEL

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

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

POP SINGER

In 1945,what food became the first to be intentionally microwaved?

POPCORN

Presumably named after the love of his life, "The Olive" is a boat belonging to what character?

POPEYE

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

PREGNANT

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

QUEER EYE

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

QUESTION MARKS

In 2009,what politician released a much-anticipated memoir titled "Going Rogue:An American Life"?

SARAH PALIN

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

SETTLERS

Giving her a radiant halo called an "aureole," how many rays shoot out from the Statue of Liberty's crown?

SEVEN

In a 2006 hit single,Justin Timberlake repeatedly claims to be "bringing" what "back"?

SEXY

Espadrilles are a type of what?

SHOES

Horn and Fishbacher are the last names of what famous duo?

SIEGFRIED AND ROY

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

SLEEPING BEAUTY

In a classic arcade game, a dot-devouring Pac Man is plagued by four ghosts who have all but which of these names?

SLINKY

For years, the "Today" Show's Willard Scott has wished centenarians happy birthday on a segment sponsored by whom?

SMUCKERS

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

In 2011,what Supreme Court justice opened up to the public about what it's like to grow up with type 1 diabetes?

SONIA SOTOMAYOR

In 2011,the Smithsonian acquired pieces from the set of what classic TV show and "hippest trip in America"?

SOUL TRAIN

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

In 1995, what country created the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to examine its past?

SOUTH AFRICA

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

SPAIN

In 2010, Target recalled a T-shirt featuring the now-banned flag of what country's Francoist regime?

SPAIN

Fittingly,what man-made fabric derived its name by rearranging the letters in the word "expands"?

SPANDEX

Founded in 1868, Martinelli's is a California-based company best known for producing what?

SPARKLING CIDER

From a word meaning "to sit", a seance is a gathering at which people attempt to do what?

SPEAK WITH THE DEAD

Sixth-grader Harriet M. Welsch is the heroine of the classic children's book "Harriet the" what?

SPY

Stephen King's short story "The Body" was the basis for what popular '80s movie?

STAND BY ME

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

STAR TREK

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

STYLE

In a nod to one of Facebook's most iconic features, a couple in 2011 gave their newborn daughter what first name?

SUBCOASTAL

Short for "Unterseeboot," a U-boat is a German what?

SUBMARINE

Sipping water through a straw is a very basic example of what scientific principle at work?

SUCTION

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

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

SURFBOARDS

President Obama's speechwriter John Favreau, happens to share his name with the writer of what popular film?

SWINGERS

President Obama's speechwriter Jon Favreau happens to share his name with the writer of what popular film?

SWINGERS

Home to a large global banking industry, Zurich is the most populated city of what country?

SWITZERLAND

Once ranked #1 for a record 237 weeks,tennis great Roger Federer hails from what country?

SWITZERLAND

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

THE FLINTSTONES

In 1835, Charles Darwin spent five weeks observing the indigenous life on what chain of islands?

THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS

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

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

TRUTH

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

TURKISH

In 2010,Angus T.Jones topped the list of "TV's Richest Kids" for playing Jake Harper on what sitcom?

TWO AND A HALF MEN

In a 2011 TV appearance,what rapper resorted to reading his own lyrics to "Don't Stop The Party" from a cell phone?

WILL. I. AM

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

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

WOOD

Groundhogs are also commonly known as what?

WOODCHUCKS

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

WORLD SERIES

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

WORM

If a gross is equal to 144 units,how many units are in a dozen gross,also known as a "great gross"?

1728 *CORRECT*

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

BEAR

If each can contains 12 ounces, what is the total volume of liquid in a six-pack of beer?

72 OUNCES

An 18-karat gold bracelet is what percent gold?

75 PERCENT

Haley's comet, which last appeared in and will next return in 2061, takes how long to orbit the sun?

75 YEARS

How many prime numbers are there between 1 and 20?

8 *CORRECT*

How many total ribs are there in the human rib cage?

24

Hirsutism is a medical condition common among which of these circus performers?

BEARDED LADIES

In 1918, William L. Murphy invented a stow-away version of what piece of furniture?

BED

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

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

In 2008, "Subway Guy" Jared Fogle went on "Tour de Pants" to raise awareness about what issue?

CHILDHOOD OBESITY

In 2008, "Subway Guy" Jared Fogle went on a "Tour de Pants" to raise awareness about what issue?

CHILDHOOD OBESITY

In 1930, Herman Fisher and Irving Price became the namesakes for a famous brand of what?

CHILDREN'S TOYS

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

ELEANOR ROOSEVELT

Photos snapped in 1972 of Jane Fonda seated on an anti-aircraft gun earned the actress what infamous nickname?

HANOI JANE

A musician can play notes on which of these instruments while inhaling?

HARMONICA

For the most part,what imaginary geographical line follows the 180th meridian?

INTERNATIONAL DATE LINE

Perhaps to the chagrin of his female fans,in which of these movies does Brad Pitt not bare his backside?

INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE

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

IN CHINA

In a 2003 bestselling novel, Mitch Albom writes about "The Five People You Meet" where?

IN HEAVEN

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

IN PEORIA

If a group of people does something "en masse," how are they doing it?

IN UNISON

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

INCISORS

In 2012,the daughter of which of these actors earned a "ticket to Hollywood" on "American Idol"?

JIM CARREY

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

JEANS

In 2001,Utah invited Bill Cosby to help announce what food as its official state snack?

JELL-O

Pectin,a water-soluble carbohydrate,is an important ingredient in which of the following?

JELLY

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

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

KIM JONG II

In 2008, archaeologists in Jordan announced the possible discovery of what biblical figure's fabled mines?

KING SOLOMON

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

KINGS OF LEON

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

In 2011,Google's home page logo featured an interactive six-string electric guitar in honor of what music legend?

LES PAUL

In 2012,Obama impressed spectators with his smooth vocals when he crooned "I'm so in love with you" from what song?

LET'S STAY TOGETHER

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

LIBERTARIAN PARTY

For years, the Slim-Fast slogan was a "shake for breakfast, a shake for lunch, and then a " what for dinner?

SENSIBLE DINNER

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

Reindeer are in the same species as which of these animals?

CARIBOU

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

CARLISE CULLEN

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

CARP

In 1973,Bjorn Jakobson founder of the BabyBjorn company,invented a revolutionary product that helps parents do what?

CARRY BABIES

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

CARS

Headlines exclaimed "Aack!" when it was announced that what long-running comic strip would end in 2010?

CATHY

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

CHINA

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

ARUGULA

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

ASHFORD & SAMPSON

In 2010,what Senate hopeful released an odd political ad in which she declared,"I'm not a witch"?

CHRISTINE O'DONNELL

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

BEER

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

BEETLE

In 2010, Reba McEntire won praise for cover of "If I Were a Boy," originally a hit single by whom?

BEYONCE

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

BILL CLINTON

Set in Hot Springs,Arkansas in 1959,"Billy Blythe" is a folk opera about which famous "Bill"?

BILL CLINTON

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

BILL GATES

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

BILL GATES

On the 2010 Forbes 400 list, what billionaire identifies himself as residing in Medina, Washington?

BILL GATES

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

BILL MURRAY

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

BLACKBERRY NECK

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

BLOOD PRESSURE

Cerulean is a shade of what color?

BLUE

Forget-me-not flowers are typically a shade of what color?

BLUE

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

BLUE DEVILS

Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens was known for favoring which of these fashion items?

BOW TIES

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

BREAKING A BONE

Prior to 2010's "Love and Other Drugs," Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal appeared together in what film?

BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN

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

BUDWEISER SELECT 55

In 2010,the Triple-A team known as the Bisons celebrated its 125th season of professional baseball in what town?

BUFFALO,NY

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

In 1979,a Florida restaurateur founded the Boca brand,starting with a line of meatless what?

BURGERS

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

COLIN FARRELL

On dress shirts,button-down,spread and tab are popular types of what?

COLLAR

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

In a casino, someone who brings bad luck to a winning table is known as a what?

COOLER

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

COOTIES

Perhaps because it's so romantic,a full moon often triggers which of these sea creatures to reproduce?

CORAL

On the TV series "Sesame Street," what is the full name of the muppet known as The Count?

COUNT VON COUNT

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

COUNTERFEIT MONEY

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

COUNTRY SINGER

In 2010 Jeff Bridges received a Best Actor Oscar for his performance as Bad Blake, who is a what?

COUNTRY SINGER

In advertisements,what cosmetics brand promotes itself as "Easy,breezy,beautiful"?

COVERGIRL

If tripe is on the menu for dinner,which of the following might you have the pleasure of eating?

COW STOMACH

Someone who is "lily-livered" exhibits what unflattering trait?

COWARDICE

In 1865, John Stetson introduced a now-famous version of what type of hat?

COWBOY HAT

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

CRAB

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

CRABGRASS

People who selfishly prevent others from succeeding are sometimes compared to which of these animals "in a bucket"?

CRABS

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

CRACK YOUR KNUCKLES

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

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

DELTA

In 2009, what pizza chain revamped its recipe amid customer complaints that their old crust tasted "like cardboard"?

DOMINO'S

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

DUNKIN'

Perhaps because gin was invented by a physician in Holland,alcohol is sometimes referred to as what?

DUTCH COURAGE

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

EARTHWORM

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

Hidden in the word "mosquito" is the name of the capital city of what South American country?

ECUADOR

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

ELECTRIC

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

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

TROUT AMANDINE

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

OIL

On the 2010 Fortune Global 500 list of the world's largest companies,3 of the top 4 are in what sector?

OIL

In 1990,the SkyMall catalog was launched to target shoppers where?

ON AIRPLANES

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

Popular in Europe and the Middle East, the leeks belong to the same family as what other vegetable?

ONION

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

PAPASAN CHAIR

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

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

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

PERSIAN

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

PHILADELPHIA

Famous for its 18th-century architecture,the historic neighborhood "Society Hill" lies in what city?

PHILADELPHIA

Fittingly, the Liberty Bell is featured in the logo of what Major League Baseball team?

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES

In 2011, what British reality TV judge replaced Larry King upon his retirement from his nightly CNN show?

PIERS MORGAN

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

PIG

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

POT BELLY

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

PREGNANT WOMEN

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

PRISON

Published in 2010, "Gunn's Golden Rules" is a life lessons book by a TV personality from what reality show?

PROJECT RUNWAY

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

PROPANE

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

Hailing from Spain,what pro tennis player uses a logo that resembles a bull?

RAFAEL NADAL

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

RAGING BULL

In a 1970 hit song, James Taylor sings, "I've seen fire and I've seen" what?

RAIN

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

RAINSTORM

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

Originally,a "pound cake" recipe called for a pound of butter plus a pound of all but which of the following?

SALT

Proposition 8,California's controversial 2008 ballot measure,dealt with what hot-button issue?

SAME-SEX MARRIAGE

In 1928, anthropologist Margaret Mead published her landmark study titled "Coming of Age in" what country?

SAMOA

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

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

SAN FRANCISCO

In 1989,a 7.1 magnitude earthquake shook what World Series host city just before Game 3?

SAN FRANCISCO

One of the world's steepest streets in a major city,Filbert Street is located where?

SAN FRANCISCO

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

SANSKRIT

In 2009,astronomers discovered a "supersized" ring around what planet,much further away than its other known rings?

SATURN

In 2010,the long-running "Cathy" comic strip ended,with Cathy making what revelation?

SHE'S HAVING A BABY GIRL

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

SHEPHERD

Referring to a meaningful science, the phrase "the dog that didn't bark" derives from which fictional detective?

SHERLOCK HOLMES

Fittingly,the online retailer Zappos adapted its name from "zapatos," the Spanish word for what?

SHOES

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

SICILY

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

In 1927,Charles Lindbergh flew the first solo,non-stop transatlantic flight aboard what aircraft?

SPIRIT OF ST.LOUIS

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

ST.ELMO'S FIRE

In 2011,what baseball Hall of Famer and Cardinals great was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom?

STAN MUSIAL

Featuring men who agree to murder to help one another,the 2011 comedy "Horrible Bosses" echoes what Hitchcock film?

STRANGERS ON A TRAIN

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

STRUMMIN ON THE OLD BANJO

Said by Sigmund Freud to determine personality,which of these is not one of his three "agencies" of the mind?

SUPERID

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

In 2010, TV personality Jo Frost announced her retirement from what popular reality show?

SUPERNANNY

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

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

SYNONYMS

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

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

VERIZON WIRELESS

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

WATER FREEZES

Popular in many states, "Click It or Ticket" campaigns encourage drivers to do what?

WEAR SEAT BELTS

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

WEBSITE ADDRESS

Song parodist Alfred Matthew Yankovic is better known by what nickname?

WEIRD AL

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

WEREWOLF SYNDROME

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

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

WHAT SO PROUDLY WE WATCHED

On the TV series "Diff'rent Strokes," Arnold often poses what signature question to his brother,Willis?

WHAT' CHU TALKIN' 'BOUT?

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

Popular at Christmas time,mistletoe plants normally have what color berries?

WHITE

On the '90s sitcom "Blossom," Joey Lawrence's character is known for what concise catchphrase?

WHOA!

In a 2011 episode of "The View," who confessed that she once worked as a phone sex operator?

WHOOPI GOLDBERG

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

WIDE OPEN

Hawaiian for "quick," what word describes a web page that can be edited by many people?

WIKI

Popular with vacationing parents,a novelty souvenir item reads,"My parents went to___ and all I got was this lousy" what?

T-SHIRT

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

TABLE TENNIS

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

FABULOUS LAS VEGAS

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

FACEBOOK

In 2010, Apple introduces a video calling service for the iphone 4 with what snappy name?

FACETIME

Because it consists of seven installments,which of these popular book series is considered a "heptalogy"?

HARRY POTTER

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

In 1903,the International Brotherhood of Teamsters was formed to help persons who did what?

HAULED LOADS

A recent social trend, "dadchelor parties" are events thrown for men who are about to what?

HAVE A BABY

Besides "Righteous Kill,"what other film features scenes between acting greats Al Pacino and Robert De Niro?

HEAT

A 1995 documentary subtitled "Hollywood Madam" examines the rise and fall of what scandalous figure?

HEIDI FLEISS

In 2010,what 37-year-old model resigned her 13-year post as "Head Angel" of Victoria's Secret?

HEIDI KLUM

Body mass index is a common measure of obesity based on weight and what other factor?

HEIGHT

In a nod to its home state of Pennsylvania, the "Keystone State," what brand's products have "keystone-shaped" labels?

HEINZ

Before "Sex and the City," "Sex and the Single Girl" was a 1962 groundbreaking advice book by whom?

HELEN GURLEY BROWN

In 2011,what 66-year-old actress beat out Elle MacPherson to win L.A. Fitness' "Body of the Year" poll?

HELEN MIRREN

Commonly known as Prince Harry,Prince William's younger brother has what actual first name?

HENRY

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

HOLLANDAISE

Also a noted Broadway actor,Paul Lynde was most famous for being a regular guest on what game show?

HOLLYWOOD SQUARES

In 2009, what major corporation changed its slogan to "More saving. More doing." to reflect the times?

HOME DEPOT

As its name implies, Dwell magazine is dedicated to what subject?

HOME DESIGN

Purdue University is one of the largest public universities of what state?

INDIANA

In 2006,Nouri al-Maliki became known worldwide when he assumed what post?

IRAQI PRIME MINISTER

A blacksmith works primarily with what metal?

IRON

If he lived in ancient Rome, what superhero might have gone by the name "Homo Ferreus"?

IRONMAN

In a famous scence from "Marathon Man," Laurence Olivier tortures Dustin Hoffman,repeatedly asking him what?

IS IT SAFE?

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

ISLAM

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

JEOPARDY

In 2010, what formerly married couple announced their respective engagements within days of each other?

JESSICA SIMPSON & NICK LACHEY

As a familiar rhyme reminds us,which of these months has more than 30 days?

JULY

Fresh blueberries grown in the U.S. are typically in season during which of these months?

JULY

In 2007, the Moldy Peaches hit it big after its ballad "Anyone Else But You" was featured in what film?

JUNO

In 2004, who spawned a rubber-bracelet trend by selling yellow wristwear to raise money for charity?

LANCE ARMSTRONG

Since 1925, what food has featured an image of a Native American woman on its packaging?

LAND O LAKES BUTTER

In 1984, the NBA Championship Trophy was renamed to honor what legendary NBA Commissioner?

LARRY O'BRIEN

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

LEMON

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

LOVELY

By definition, which of these vessels is a canoe?

KAYAK

A reference to the last initial of the retailer's founder, the "K" in "Kmart" stands for what?

KRESEGE

A presumed expert at Mongolian beef,Huou was a 13th-century culinary pioneer and personal chef for whom?

KUBLAI KHAN

Someone who fixes things using makeshift items is often jokingly compared to what popular TV character?

MACGYVER

Because it contains liquid, passengers may not carry which of these New York souvenirs on board an airplane?

MANHATTAN SNOW GLOBE

In a 2008 book containing six-word memoirs, what celeb's six-word memoir is "Brought it to a boil, often"?

MARIO BATALLI

In 2011,what animal-centric film released a straight-to-DVD prequel subtitled "The Puppy Years"?

MARLEY & ME

One of the coaches on the talent show "The Voice," Adam Levine is best known as the frontman for what rock band?

MAROON 5

Praised for her role on the sitcom "Up All Night," Christina Applegate first won fame on what TV show?

MARRIED...WITH CHILDREN

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

MARS

A phillumenist is a collector of what?

MATCHBOOKS

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

MINT MENTOS

As a practitioner of "kinetic sculpture," artist Alexander Calder pioneered what kid-friendly art form?

MOBILES

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

MY NAME IS EARL

Formerly known as Sleuth, Cloo is a cable TV channel dedicated to what genre of programming?

MYSTERY

In a hit song from the 1987 movie "Dirty Dancing," a man and woman croon "Now I've had" what?

THE TIME OF MY LIFE

For years,what long-running TV show used a theme song aptly titled "Johnny's Theme"?

THE TONIGHT SHOW

By definition, a plutocracy is a government controlled by whom?

THE WEALTHY

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

In 1983,February 11th was declared "National Inventors' Day," fittingly the birthday of what great American?

THOMAS EDISON

Evite is a popular website for people planning to do what?

THROW A PARTY

PSI, which stands for "pounds per square inch" is a unit commonly used for measuring what in cars?

TIRE PRESSURE

A 1985 North Atlantic expedition led by Robert Ballard discovered the wreck of what famous ship 73 years after it sank?

TITANIC

Real estate listings often describe a home requiring repairs as being in need of what?

TLC

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

In a 2008 interview, who did Oprah ask, "If you could take it back, would you still jump on the sofa?"

TOM CRUISE

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

TONE DEAFNESS

For those seeking more bang for your bite,the larger version of the pasta tortellini is called what?

TORTELLONI

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

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

In 1969, the Apollo 11 lunar module landed on a region of the moon named "Sea of" what?

TRANQUILITY

Born in 1905, Eugene Fodor was a pioneer of what book genre?

TRAVEL GUIDES

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

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

RICE

Featuring a nod to his company's name, "Losing My Virginity" is the title of what entrepreneur's memoir?

RICHARD BRANSON

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

RICHARD NIXON

Featured on the Shakespeare family coat of arms,the French motto "Non sans droit!" means "not without" what?

RIGHT

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

RING

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

RINGO STARR

Someone who compliments you by saying they like "the cut of your jib" is using a phrase borrowed from what field?

SAILING

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

SALAMI

In 2010, what author revealed that he was writing his memoir about his years living under a "fatwa" death sentence?

SALMAN RUSHDIE

Fleur de sel is an expensive type of what?

SALT

growing spa treatment service, thermal-auricular therapy is better known by what name?

EAR CANDLING

If the Indy 500 were "converted" from miles to kilometers,it would be called the what?

INDY 805

Every year McDonald's offers its popular Shamrock Shake for a limited time during what month?

MARCH

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

SAHARA

By definition, a pseudologue does which of these things?

TELLS LIES

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

UTAH

Signed into law by Bill Clinton in 2000, the federal legal limit for blood alcohol content while driving is what?

0.08

If there are 8 bits in a byte, then how many bytes are in a bit?

0.125

On Twitter,a proper "Twaiku" poem consists of 140 characters or fewer and how many syllables?

17

Ratified in 1971,the 26th Amendment to the Constitution lowered the voting age to what?

18

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

25 *CORRECT*

In 1960, Mount Everest explorer Sir Edmund Hillary led an expedition to find what mythical creature?

ABOMINABLE SNOWMAN

In 1909, who became the first President to be depicted on a circulating U.S. monetary coin?

ABRAHAM LINCOLN

President Bush gave his famous "Mission Accomplished" speech in 2003 aboard what aircraft carrier?

ABRAHAM LINCOLN

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

ACCORDION

In Disney's "Cinderella," what phrase enables the Fairy Godmother to turn a pumpkin into a carriage?

BIBBIDI-BOBBIDI-BOO

Posters of famous Irish writers proudly displayed in pubs often feature all but which of the following?

CHARLES DICKENS

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

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

In 2011,the U.S. Army announced that it was abandoning what type of hat as part of its official combat uniform?

BERET

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

BERGAMOT

If you rearrange the letters in Meg Ryan's name,you can form the name of a European country that has what capital?

BERLIN

In a recent fast food survey by Zagat,Five Guys defeated In-N-Out in what category?

BEST BURGER

Pixar has won Academy Awards for all but which of the following?

BEST PICTURE

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

BETTY WHITE

Once dubbed "The Notorious B.A.G." by the media, Brian Austin Green starred in what '90s teen drama?

BEVERLY HILLS,90210

Once dubbed "The Notorious B.A.G." by the media,Brian Austin Green starred in what '90s teen drama?

BEVERLY HILLS,90210

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

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

BAGPIPES

Following up on the lives of Rick and Ilsa, the 1998 novel "As Time Goes By" is a controversial sequel to what film?

CASABLANCA

Strike one the umpire said," is a line from what famous poem?

CASEY AT THE BAT

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

CAT

Paris's largest airport is named after what French leader?

CHARLES DE GAULLE

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

CABALLEROS

In 2011,TNT announced Larry Hagman would return to play J.R. Ewing in a "sequel" to what classic show?

DALLAS

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

EARTH

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

EARL OF CARDIGAN

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

FLOWING

In 2010, "Survivor:Nicaragua" was won by Jud Birza,a 21-year-old male model with with apt nickname?

FABIO

Foam Hands is a company that encourages it's customers to wear gear at which of the events?

Football Games

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

GOLD RUSH

Since 1955, what has been the highest prize awarded at the Cannes Film Festival?

GOLDEN PALM

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

GOLF

A family doctor who does not have a specialty is sometimes known by what initials?

G.P.

Subway performer and 2010 "America's Got Talent' contestant Alice Tan Ridley is the talented mother of what actress?

GABOUREY SIDIBE

Riffing on Scorsese,the 90's cartoon "Animaniacs" featured the "Goodfeathers," three pigeons who were also what?

GANGSTERS

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

In a key scene from "Gone With The Wind," Scarlett says "As God is my witness,i'll never be" what?

HUNGRY AGAIN

Popular at high school proms, an "upto" is a type of what?

HAIRSTYLE

In 2010, Russell Brand and Katy Perry were quietly married near what country's Rathambore tiger sanctuary?

INDIA

Sanskrit for "moon craft," the Chandraayan I was the first lunar orbiter ever launched by what country?

INDIA

Reportedly created in the 18th Century for British citizens living abroad,an IPA beer stands for what?

INDIA PALE ALE

Following China,India and the United States,what country has the world's fourth largest population?

INDONESIA

In 2009, Heath Ledger won an Oscar for a role played twenty years earlier by whom?

JACK NICHOLSON

On the TV series "The Simpsons," Marge has the same maiden name as what First Lady?

JACQUELINE KENNEDY

Opposed by Apple, using unapproved software on your iPhone is popularly referred to as what?

JAILBREAKING

A Spanish-speaking person refers to what national holiday as "Dia de Trabajo"?

LABOR DAY

Every year on March 31st,California observes Cesar Chavez Day to honor the birth of a famous what?

LABOR LEADER

In a 1971 hit song, Tom Jones sings, "Whoa, whoa, whoa!" "She's a" what?

LADY

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

In 2010 who became the first living person to acquire more than 10 million fans on Facebook?

LADY GAGA

Someone or something that is given up for the common good is often called the "sacrificial" what?

LAMB

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

On the Simpsons, what member of the Simpson family is commonly seen sucking on a pacifier?

MAGGIE

ILM, the special effects company founded by George Lucas, stands for Industrial Light and what?

MAGIC

Sean Parker,the founding president of Facebook,also helped create what early Internet success?

NAPSTER

A type of fire-resistant material, Nomex is often worn by what sports stars?

NASCAR DRIVERS

Since 1991,the Burning Man festival has been held in the late summer in what U.S. state?

NEVADA

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

NEW HAMPSHIRE

From 1948 to 1956,Americans' growing taste for pizza sparked an increase in sales of what herb?

OREGANO

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

Payola is a type of illegal payment typically associated with what industry?

RADIO

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

In a famous poem by Edgar Allen Poe, what animal repeatedly quoths the word "nevermore"?

RAVEN

People would most likely use the mnemonic "Every good boy does fine" when doing what?

READING MUSIC

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

REAPER

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

On his talk show "Maury," host Maury Povich famously says to some of his guests "you are NOT" what?

THE FATHER

he popular Ed Hardy line of clothing is named after a person with what profession?

TATTOO ARTIST

In 2010, what Fortune 500 company overtook Royal Dutch Shell to become the largest in the world?

WALMART

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

36

In 2011,actor Luke Wilson,rapper Snoop Dogg and comedian Amy Poehler all turned what age?

40 *CORRECT*

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

If every U.S. Senator had the floor for 3 minutes, how many total hours of speaking would ensue?

5

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

If you are traveling on an airplane that has a cruising altitude of 30,000 feet,about how many miles are you above the Earth?

5.7 *CORRECT*

In 2011, Newsweek artificially "aged" a photo of Princess Diana to suggest what she might have looked like at what age?

50

According to a famous poem by John Keats, "a thing of beauty is" what?

A JOY FOREVER

Commonly associated with Ireland,a brogue is a type of what?

ACCENT

If someone is not familiar with another person,he might say "I don't know him from" whom?

ADAM

Fela kuti is credited with creating what genre of "world music"?

AFROBEAT

In 2011,an actress identified only as "Jane Doe" sued the movie website IMDB.com for revealing her what?

AGE

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

AIRPLANE

In 2010, what political duo made headlines by divorcing after 40 years of marriage?

AL AND TIPPER GORE

Before starring in ABC's "Modern Family," Ed O'Neill was best known for playing what classic TV dad?

AL BUNDY

Famous for playing sneering villains,which of these British actors appeared in his first-ever film role at the age of 42?

ALAN RICKMAN

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

ALASKA

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

DEATH

In 1876, what inventor uttered the now-famous words, "Mr. Watson, come here, I want to see you" ?

ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL

A scratch test is an exam given by a physician to determine whether a patient has what ailment?

ALLERGIES

Rumspringa, meaning "running around," is a freewheeling rite of passage for teens in what community?

AMISH

Born in 1992,Frances Bean Cobain is the daughter of two musicians who were lead singers in what bands?

NIRVANA AND HOLE

Important for its use in fertilizer, ammonia is a compound made from hydrogen and what other element?

NITROGEN

Pastis,sambuca and ouzo are three similar liqueurs that all have what distinctive flavor?

ANISE

If it were an actual pole,the axis around which the Earth spins would pass through what continent?

ANTARCTICA

Aluminum salt is the active ingredient in which of these common drugstore products?

ANTI PERSPIRANTS

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

APPLE

By definition, a non-com is an enlisted member of the U.S. armed forces who is what?

NONCOMISSIONED

Featured in the popular Chinese dish lo mein, "mein" means what in Chinese?

NOODLES

If you had one of each of the 50 U.S. commemorative quarters, how much money would you have?

$12.50

Administrative Professionals Day, once called National Secretaries Day, is observed during what month?

APRIL

In 2009,Barack Obama completed his much-hyped first 100 days in office on the 29th of what month?

APRIL

In 2011, the Oxford English Dictionary added an entry for "Dutch colonial," a term used to designate a style of what?

ARCHITECTURE

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

ARTHUR

Famous for playing a butcher,what eccentric actor has taken time off to work as a cobbler?

DANIEL-DAY LEWIS

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

DANUBE

In 2010,the New York Post reported a bank robber dressed as whom made off with an "Alderaan-sized wad of cash"?

DARTH VADER

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

DAVID BERKOWITZ

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

Playing himself,what TV actor pays for the burger feast at the end of "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle"?

NEIL PATRICK HARRIS

In 1984 David Stern became the commissioner of what sport's professional league?

BASKETBALL

For years,the now-defunct Weekly World News tabloid captivated readers with ongoing stories about what creature?

BAT BOY

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

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

BEACHES

Prized for its agreeable temperament, the puggle is a cross between the pug and what other breed of dog?

BEAGLE

Sported by celebrities like Billy Ray Cyrus, a "soul patch" is a type of what?

BEARD

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

BED WETTING

By definition, an apivorous bird eats primarily what?

BEES

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

BEETLE

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

BEIRUT

Since 2001,Apple has named the different versions of its popular MAC OS X operating system after various what?

BIG CATS SPECIES

In 1946, the John Oster Manufacturing Company introduced the Osterizer, a popular brand of what?

BLENDER

President Barack Obama's first name is derived from a Semitic word meaning what?

BLESSED

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

BLOOD

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

BLOODY MARY

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

BLUE

In 2012,pop icon Beyonce gave birth to a daughter with what colorful,unusual name?

BLUE IVY

On the TV show "Throwdown," chefs are challenged to a cook-off of their signature dish by what star chef?

BOBBY FLAY

On the Fahrenheit scale, 98.6 degrees is generally considered to be what?

BODY TEMPERATURE

Resulting in a shiny sheen,which of the following is a step in the traditional process for making bagels?

BOILING THEM

Fittingly, the World Potato Congress was held in the U.S. for the first time in 2006 in what U.S. state capital?

BOISE

Generally speaking,which of these U.S. cities is pronounced with a "z" sound by outsiders and an "s" sound by locals?

BOISE

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

Fittingly,the first Filene's Basement was located below a store called Filene's in what big city?

BOSTON

Shot in his hometown, Ben Affleck's 2010 film "The Town" takes place in what U.S. city?

BOSTON

For most of his 40-year run as the Today show's film critic,Gene Shalit sported which of these looks?

BOW TIE, BUSHY MUSTACHE

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

BOXER REBELLION

In 1994,seventeen-year-old Laetitia Thompson asked Bill Clinton the famous question, "Is It" what?

BOXERS OR BRIEFS?

Since the 1920s,what sport has held an amateur tournament known as the "Golden Gloves"?

BOXING

Former House speaker Newt Gingrich once stated in an interview that he thought what actor should play him in a movie?

BRAD PITT

Headlines quipped, "Mr. & Mrs. Smith Go To Washington," reporting on a 2012 White House visit by what celeb couple?

BRAD PITT & ANGELINA JOLIE

Sassybax is a woman's brand that sells which of these items?

BRAS

Hailed as a super-food, the much-hyped acai berry is harvested in which of these countries?

BRAZIL

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

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

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

Sharing their name with a local river,Boston's mass transit passes are officially called what?

CHARLIECARDS

In 1968, what star of "Planet of the Apes" turned heads with what's billed as the first ever himan-ape movie kiss?

CHARLTON HESTON

In 1960,Mattel introduced a popular "talking" doll named what?

CHATTY CATHY

Patients who elect to have malar augmentation surgery wish to increase the size of their what?

CHEEKS

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

CHEERS

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

For many years, which of these snack foods promoted itself as "the cheese that goes crunch"?

CHEETOS

In 2010, what comedienne became the first woman in 16 years to host MTV's Video Music Awards?

CHELSEA HANDLER

Since 2007,diminutive personality Chuy Bravo has starred as the sidekick to what late night talk show host?

CHELSEA HANDLER

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

CHERRY TREES

Reflecting on a subject he masters, Garry Kasperov's 2007 book is titled "How Life Imitates" what?

CHESS

Starting a Victorian fad diet craze,Horace "The Great Masticator" Fletcher said weight could be lost simply by doing what?

CHEWING

A leghorn is a type of what animal?

CHICKEN

Falafel,a popular Middle Eastern dish,is usually made by grinding and frying what?

CHICKPEAS

Garbanzo beans are also known by what name?

CHICKPEAS

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

CHILE

Patagonian toothfish is served in restaurants under which of these more menu-friendly names?

CHILEAN SEA BASS

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

CHINA

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

CHINA

From 1898 to 1901, what country experienced a popular uprising known as the Boxer Rebellion?

CHINA

In 2003,what country became the third,after the U.S. and Russia,to launch a person into space aboard its own rocket?

CHINA

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

CHINATOWN

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

IN 1975, Wally Adams became famous for making what type of snack food?

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

On TV's "Family Guy," creator Seth MacFarlane voices all but which of these members of the Griffin family?

CHRIS

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

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN

In 2010, a British government official praised which of these TV actresses as a curvy role model for women?

CHRISTINA HENDRICKS

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

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

CHRISTOPHER WALKEN A TO Z

In 2010,an Oregon man changed his name to "Captain Awesome" in honor of a character from what TV show?

CHUCK

Still popular today,C.M. Coolidge's famous paintings of dogs playing poker were originally advertisements for what?

CIGARS

If a man's shirt size is 16-32/33,the "16" is a measurement of what?

CIRCUMFERENCE OF NECK

In 1884,brothers Al,Otto,Charles,John,and Alf Ringling founded a famous what in Baraboo,WI?

CIRCUS

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

CLAM

For his skill at playing his instrument of choice,legendary bandleader Artie Shaw was dubbed the "King of the" what?

CLARINET

Since 2004,the FDA has allowed the use of fly larvae,or maggots,for what medical purpose?

CLEANING OUT WOUNDS

Peddled by a charismatic infomercial pitchman,the ShamWow! is primarily used for which of these tasks?

CLEANING UP LIQUIDS

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

CLEVELAND

In 2009, which of these "Family Guy" characters moved to Stoolbend, VA to star in his own spin-off?

CLEVELAND BROWN

A tea cozy is commonly made out of what material?

CLOTH

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

Referring to powerful Internet servers that store and process data,a Microsoft tagline states, "To the" what?

CLOUD

In a 2006 viral video,a Florida weatherman delivers a high-pitched squeal after encountering a what?

COCKROACH

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

From the French for "half-cup," a demitasse is commonly a small serving of what?

COFFEE

Popular in the world of hip-hop, Courvoisier is a nearly 200-year old brand of what liquour?

COGNAC

If they were actual members of the U.S. Army,which of these characters would hold the highest rank?

COLONEL SANDERS

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

COLORADO

In 2007, John Denver's "Rocky Mountain High" became an official state song of what U.S. state?

COLORADO

In 2011,the Department of Homeland Security did away with using which of these to indicate terrorism threat levels?

COLORS

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

COME BACK!

Famous in her own right, handbag designer Kate Spade has a famous brother-in-law named David, who is a what?

COMIC

Passed by the Senate in 2010,the CALM Act requires TV broadcasters to limit the volume of what?

COMMERCIALS

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

COMMODORE OF THE NAVY

In 2010, Time.com announced the retirement of Takeru "Tsunami" Kobayashi, a legend in what field?

COMPETITIVE EATING

In 1939,Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard founded a company that today specializes in making what?

COMPUTER EQUIPMENT

Since 1916, Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest has been held annually at what iconic New York locale?

CONEY ISLAND

Greater New York City is often called the "Tri-state area," a term that refers to New York,New Jersey and what third state?

CONNECTICUT

Since 1988,the brand Acuvue has billed itself as introducing the world's first disposable what?

CONTACT LENS

In criminal law, a plea of "nolo contendre" is more commonly known as a plea of "no" what?

CONTEST

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

COOKING

Popular in India, a tandoor is a clay structure used for what purpose?

COOKING FOOD

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

In 2011,FOX announced plans to remake what immensely popular Carl Sagan-hosted science series from 1980?

COSMOS

For over 100 years,the dreaded woll beevil was a scrooge to which of these U.S. crops?

COTTON

In 2005, Dan Rather concluded his final show as a CBS news anchor with what familiar sign-off?

COURAGE

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

If you "throw brickbats" at someone, it means you are doing which of these things?

CRITICIZING THEM

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

In 2010, Elian Gonzalez announced he was thankful he had returned to what homeland 10 years earlier?

CUBA

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

CZECH REPUBLIC

Fitting for a devout Baptist and Sunday school teacher,"Deacon" was the Secret Service code name for what president?

JIMMY CARTER

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

JIMMY FALLON

In 2010,Robert Halderman was sentenced to six months in jail for attempting to blackmail what late night comic?

DAVID LETTERMAN

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

DAVY CROCKETT

Someone who repeatedly tries to revive interest in a hopeless issue is said to be "beating a" what?

DEAD HORSE

Henry Ford built a replica of Thomas Edison's famous Menlo Park labaratory in what Midwestern city?

DEARBORN, MI

According to a Benjamin Franklin quotation,nothing is "certain except" what "and taxes"?

DEATH

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

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

DELAWARE

In 2007,the Plain White T's scored a #1 hit with an infectious love song titled "Hey There" what?

DELILAH

Since 2008,"Mustang",a 32-foot-tall sculpture of a blue horse,has stood beside the terminal of what city's airport?

DENVER

Popular in the '80s, "By Mennen" was a three-note jingle often heard at the end of commercials for what product?

DEODORANT

Fittingly, "Georgia On My Mind" is the theme song to which of these classic TV shows?

DESIGNING WOMEN

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

In a famous presidential speech,Franklin Roosevelt declared that Americans had a "rendezvous with" what?

DESTINY

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

DEVIL WORM

In 1978, an all-male rock band released an album titled "Q: Are We Not Men? "A: We Are" who?

DEVO

In 2011,a Utah KFC controversially donated $1 for every giant soda sold to help cure what sugar-sensitive disease?

DIABETES

In 1999,the RIAA created what award to recognize albums that have sold more than 10 million copies?

DIAMOND

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

Set in an L.A. office building,the 1979 novel "Nothing Lasts Forever," is the basis for what '80s action film?

DIE HARD

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

Someone who is being unrealistically optimistic is said to be "whistling" what song?

DIXIE

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

In 1885, what popular soft drink was invented at Morrison's Old Corner Drug Store in Waco, TX?

DOCTOR PEPPER

In Disney's "Alice In Wonderland," which extinct animal makes an appearance as a pipe-smoking nitwit?

DODO

Found in Asia and Africa,jackals belong to the same family as what domesticated animals?

DOGS

In 1994,what country singer adapted her hit song "Coat of Many Colors" into a children's book?

DOLLY PARTON

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

DONALD TRUMP

Even though he is a famous teetotaler,which of these celebrities launched his own brand of vodka in 2006?

DONALD TRUMP

Important for proper feng shui,which home improvement item comes in "right-handed" and "left-handed" versions?

DOOR

Played by Kim Fields for all 9 seasons, Tootie on TVs "The Facts of Life" has what real first name?

DOROTHY

Prized by collectors, $20 U.S. gold coins minted from 1849 to 1933 are known by what name?

DOUBLE EAGLES

Former pro hockey player Tim Horton lent his name to a popular fast food franchise specializing in what?

DOUGHNUTS

Rap superstar Andre Young is better known by what name?

DR. DRE

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

In 2007, what comedian replaced Bob Barker as host of "The Price is Right"?

DREW CAREY

Seen on certain notorious celebrities,a SCRAM bracelet alerts authorities when the wearer does what?

DRINKS ALCOHOL

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

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE

Explicitly taking on the iphone, in 2009 Motorola released a smartphone with which futuristic name?

DROID

Emirates Airlines, the largest carrier in the Middle East, is headquartered in what city?

DUBAI

In 2004,Douglas Hamilton and Antonio Burr reenacted what 1804 event between their ancestors?

DUEL

In 2006,the International Astronomical Union downgraded Pluto from planet to what lesser celestial body?

DWARF PLANET

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

JIMMY KIMMEL

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

JOE THE PLUMBER

Even though he's deceased,what actor has appeared on every Harris Poll for America's Favorite Actor since 1994?

JOHN WAYNE

Starring Jeff Bridges,the 2010 film "True Grit" is a reworking of a 1969 film that won what actor his only Oscar?

JOHN WAYNE

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

JOHNNY DEPP

In 2001,what author of "The CORRECTions" created controversy when he snubbed Oprah's Book Club?

JONATHAN FRANZEN

Starring Jack Black, the 2010 3D comedy "Gulliver's Travels" is a twist on whose classic tale?

JONATHAN SWIFT

In a landmark congressional hearing, "Have you no sense of decency sir?" was asked of whom?

JOSEPH MCCARTHY

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

Because he ostensibly works in the fields all day,what ad icon sports a wide-brimmed hat?

JUAN VALDEZ

Grammy-winning country music star Judith Newton rose to fame in the '80s with what nickname?

JUICE NEWTON

Slangily used to describe a curvaceous woman, the Yiddish word "zaftig" literally means what?

JUICY

Founded in 1856, the Wurlitzer Company is famous for producing which of these items?

JUKEBOXES

Acting legend Meryl Streep made her film debut in 1977 in what Oscar-nominated film?

JULIA

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

JULIA ROBERTS

In a classic Biz Markie hip-hop song from 1989,the rapper sings in the chorus, "But you say he's" what?

JUST A FRIEND

An apiculturist does what for a living?

KEEPS BEES

In 2010, what actress became a mother again at the age of 48 when she gave birth to a boy named Benjamin?

KELLY PRESTON

A nod to its famous horse race, what U.S. state uses the slogan "Unbridled Spirit" to market itself to visitors?

KENTUCKY

In 1995,what Muppet debuted his signature cologne,a scent called "Amphibia"?

KERMIT THE FROG

Served on a poppy seed bun, a Chicago-style hot dog traditionally included all but which of these toppings?

KETCHUP

In 2008, Eva Longoria opened a Los Angeles restaurant named Beso, Spanish for what?

KISS

On Home Depot's web site, "islands" are items marked for what room of the house?

KITCHEN

Popularized by Audrey Hepburn,women's shoes with short,slender heels are known as what?

KITTEN HEELS

Derived from a Chinese expression,a person who is "kowtowing" is doing what?

KNEELING AND BOWING

In 2010, Whole Foods pulled what beverage from its shelves amid concerns over its high alcohol content?

KOMBUCHA

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

On food packaging, a circle with a "U" indicates that the food is certified as what?

KOSHER

In 2010, a U.S. assemblyman advocated a bill to allow the "Spanish pronunciation" of what state's name?

NEVADA

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

NEW JERSEY

Every January,college football's Sugar Bowl takes place in what U.S. city?

NEW ORLEANS

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

NEW YORK

In 2010, for the first time in 27 years, the House of Reps censured one of its members, Charlie Rangel of what state?

NEW YORK

Rappers Jay-Z,Busta Rhymes and Notorious B.I.G. all once attended what city's George Westinghouse High School?

NEW YORK

Headlines read "Deja Blue" after what NFL team scored a second Super Bowl win over the Patriots in 2012?

NEW YORK GIANTS

Established in 1954, what Rhode Island city hosts a well-known jazz music festival every summer?

NEWPORT

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

If the "OctoMom" Nadya Suleman had birthed one more child,she might have been called the what?

NONAMOM

A person flying due east from Iceland would pass over the following countries in what order?

NORWAY, SWEDEN, FINLAND

In 1948, a Chicago paper ran the famously incorrect headline "Dewey Defeats Truman" on the third of what month?

NOVEMBER

Since 1998,compilation CDs filled with pop music hits have been sold in the U.S. under what emphatic name?

NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL MUSIC!

Possibly aided by Kate Middleton's notable use of them, what leg wear is said to be making a comeback?

NUDE PANTYHOSE

In 1667, the Dutch traded Manhattan for the tiny Indonesian island of Rum, valuable for its abundance of what spice?

NUTMEG

he 2010 film "The Last Play at Shea" examines the history of a stadium and former home of what team?

NY METS

If the countries were represented by their national flowers, what would be the 2010 World Cup final match up?

RED CARNATIONS VS. TULIPS

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

Former rapper Vanilla Ice stars in a reality show that follows his current career doing what?

REMODELING HOMES

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

Starring Bruce Willis, the 2010 film "RED" features CIA agents who are "Extremely Dangerous" as well as what?

RETIRED

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

REVOLUTION 9

On the human body, the intercostal muscles are located where?

RIBS

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

RICE

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

RING A BELL

In a cover of the song "Proud Mary," Tina Turner sings "And we're rolling,rolling,rolling on the" what?

RIVER

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

RIVER AND SEA

Familiar to viewers of Fox football broadcasts, the computer-animated mascot "Cleatus" is a what?

ROBOT

In a 1974 Rolling Stones song,Mick Jagger sings, "I know it's only" what "but I like it"?

ROCK 'N' ROLL

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

ROCK MUSIC

Said to have inspired the song "America The Beautiful," Pikes Peak is part of what U.S. mountain range?

ROCKY

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

Ending the careers of many a pro baseball player,which of these injuries affects the shoulder?

ROTATOR CUFF TEAR

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

RULES THE WORLD

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome is an unpleasant sports injury commonly known as what?

RUNNER'S KNEE

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

RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE

In 2011,what media mogul found himself in the center of a widespread phone-hacking scandal?

RUPERT MURDOCH

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

In 2008, George W. Bush ducked twice when an Iraqi journalist threw what at his head?

SHOES

Popular as a pet,the colorful freshwater betta fish is more commonly known by what fanciful nickname?

SIAMESE FIGHTING FISH

On "The Lord Of The Rings:The Return of The King" soundtrack,Renee Fleming sings in what language?

SINDARIN

Filled with warm, slightly salty water, a neti pot is used for treating what common condition?

SINUSITUS

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

On the classic TV series "Welcome Back Kotter" what subject did Mr. Kotter teach?

SOCIAL STUDIES

In 2009, the U.S. Navy rescued Captain Richard Phillips from pirates off the coast of what nation?

SOMALIA

One of Hollywood's funniest movie quotes,"Well,nobody's perfect!" is the last line of what classic film?

SOME LIKE IT HOT

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

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

SPAGHETTI

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

SPAIN

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

SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE

Eva Longoria once sadly noted that the only bilingual cartoon character of her youth was who?

SPEEDY GONZALES

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

SPIDER

In 1996,Olympic gymnast Kerri Strug landed her gold-medal-clinching vault despite what injury?

SPRAINED ANKLE

Sarah Silverman,Seth MacFarlane and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson have all appeared on which of these TV franchises?

STAR TREK

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

STAR WARS

Specializing in grilled cheese sandwiches,the Arkansas food truck Grillenium Falcon pays homage to what film franchise?

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

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

STEVE MARTIN

In 2010,what comic's live talk about his novel "An Object of Beauty" was deemed so boring guests were offered refunds?

STEVE MARTIN

In 2010,what singer released an album featuring a philharmonic orchestra,aptly titled "Symphonicities"?

STING

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

SUN AND HEAT

In 2010, what snack brand unveiled a new bag that, when crinkled, is reportedly louder than a jet cockpit?

SUN CHIPS

In 2011,the FDA banned the use of the words "waterproof" and "sweatproof" on what products' labeling?

SUNSCREEN

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

SUNSHINE VITAMIN

Important for ad rates, TV programming in Feb, May, July, and November has what special name?

SWEEPS

Featured in working mother's list of "Most Powerful Moms in Sports," Dara Torres is a well-known what?

SWIMMER

In a memorable scene from "Mad Men," Don Draper pitches what actual name for a Kodak slide projector?

THE CAROUSEL

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

In 1972,what organization's office was the site of a famous break-in at the Watergate hotel?

THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY

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

THE DEPARTED

In a phrase credited to Thomas Carlyle,the field of economics is known by what gloomy nickname?

THE DISMAL SCIENCE

Perhaps as a nod to its lead singer,what classic rock band titled one of its albums "Morrison Hotel"?

THE DOORS

In a popular '80s TV theme,"you take the good,you take the bad,you take them both,and there you have" what?

THE FACTS OF LIFE

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

THE FLINTSTONES

Ronald Reagan's role in the 1940 movie "Knute Rockne: All American" earned him what nickname?

THE GIPPER

In 2011,Italian cops caught the mob boss of the Sicilian town of Corleone,the namesake of the crime family in what film?

THE GODFATHER

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

Since the mid 1970s, singer Tom Petty has performed with what musical band?

THE HEARTBREAKERS

In 2010, what "reality" show finale revealed that its last scene was actually filmed on a Hollywood set?

THE HILLS

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

Set in France,what Disney animated film includes a quick cameo of Belle from "Beauty and the Beast"?

THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME

In a memorable gaffe,the late Senator Ted Stevens famously referred to what technology as "a series of tubes"?

THE INTERNET

In 2000,a former member of what family band gave his newborn son the punny name "Jermajesty"?

THE JACKSON FIVE

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

THE MAMAS & THE PAPAS

In a 2006 film,it was revealed that which of these classic children's book characters is actually named "Ted"?

THE MAN IN THE YELLOW HAT

Following a highly public scandal,Tiger Woods returned to pro golf in 2010 at what tournament?

THE MASTERS

In 2010,Doris Roberts reunited with "Raymond" castmate Patricia Heaton when she guest starred on what sitcom?

THE MIDDLE

An old saying claims that if what will not come to Mohammed,Mohammed will go to it?

THE MOUNTAIN

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

THE NETHERLANDS

In 2011,what country announced plans to close its notorious marijuana-peddling "coffee shops" to tourists?

THE NETHERLANDS

In 2011, Rolling Stone named "Tubthumping," "Barbie Girl" and "I'm Too Sexy" among the "Worst Songs of" what decade?

THE NINETIES

In 2011,Rolling Stone named "Tubthumping," "Barbie Girl" and "I'm Too Sexy" among the "Worst Songs of" what decade?

THE NINETIES

From 2005 to 2011,actor Steve Carell played Michael Scott on what popular TV sitcom?

THE OFFICE

In 2010,actor Steve Carell announced he was leaving what TV show after the 2010/2011 season?

THE OFFICE

In a nod to its setting,what TV show's theme song is performed by a band called the Scrantones?

THE OFFICE

On March 4, 2010, baby Cecelia Marie Halpert was "born" on an emotional episode of what hit TV series?

THE OFFICE

Ricky Gervais is the co-creator and star of the original,British version of what hit U.S. TV Show?

THE OFFICE

Rich Riordan's best-selling kids book feature Percy Jackson's adventures with what "fantastic" group

THE OLYMPIANS

Rick Riordan's bestselling kids' books feature Percy Jackson's adventures with what "fantastic" group?

THE OLYMPIANS

In a famous Robert Frost poem,a traveler finds "two roads diverged in a wood" and chooses which one?

THE ONE LESS TRAVELED BY

In 2011, Time Magazine named what movie's Jack Torrance as the "Worst Fictional Father" of all time?

THE SHINING

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

THE SIMPSONS MOVIE

On "Gilligan's Island," Captain Jonas Grumby of the S.S. Minnow was known by what nautical nickname?

THE SKIPPER

Before he went solo,British singer Morrissey was frontman for which of these '80s bands?

THE SMITHS

In a popular '80s cartoon,what creatures often sing a catchy tune with the simple lyrics "La la la la la la,la la la la la"?

THE SMURFS

Both Katharine Ross and Nicole Kidman have played Joanna Eberhart, the main character from what novel?

THE STEPFORD WIVES

An epigraph to what classic novel features the quotation, "You are all a lost generation"?

THE SUN ALSO RISES

Famous for the lifesaving maneuver named after him, Henry J. Heimlich was what type of doctor?

THORACIC SURGEON

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

THREE

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

THREE

Steve Martin,Chevy Chase and Martin Short don sombreros on the movie poster for what 1986 comedy?

THREE AMIGOS!

On the classic TV series "The Brady Bunch,"what is the name of the Brady family dog?

TIGER

Seen in the 2012 Super Bowl halftime show,slacklining is an obscure version of what?

TIGHTROPE WALKING

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

Physicist Stephen Hawking's bestselling 1988 book on the cosmos is titled "A Brief History of" what?

TIME

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

TIRAMISU

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

TONY MICELLI

Former model Padma Lakshmi began hosting what popular reality competition series in 2006?

TOP CHEF

In a formal place setting,where should a wine glass be positioned relative to the plate?

TOP RIGHT

Standard issue for sailors and preppies,which of these shoes was designed to be worn on boats?

TOP-SIDERS

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

TORTELLINI

Carson Daly,the host of the NBC singing contest "The Voice," was also the host of what MTV music show?

TOTAL REQUEST LIVE

In a Youtube hit, the indie band OK Go performs an elaborate dance routine using what unlikely props?

TREADMILLS

Dendrochronology is the scientific method of estimating the date of past events or artifacts by analyzing what?

TREE RINGS

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

TROPICAL GOURD

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

TRUMAN BALCONY

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

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

Played by Jerry Ferrara,what is the name of Vincent Chase's hapless sidekick on the HBO series "Entourage"?

TURTLE

If you have four shirts and three pairs of pants, how many unique ensembles can you put together?

TWELVE

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 of 2011,how much does it cost to buy a single issue of the newspaper "USA Today"?

$1

An Al Pacino movie and a Metallica album both share what title,borrowed from the Pledge of Allegiance?

...AND JUSTICE FOR ALL

In 2009, disgraced financier Bernie Madoff was sentenced to how many years in prison?

150

A state that celebrated its "cuarto centenario" in 1998, New Mexico was founded in what year?

1598 *CORRECT*

How many fluid ounces are in a pint?

16

If the Gettysburg Address were delivered today in 2011, "four score and seven years ago" would refer to what year?

1924 (C)

If the Gettysburg Address were delivered in 2012,"four score and seven years ago" would refer to what year?

1925 *CORRECT*

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

20%

If 10-year-old Bart Simpson had aged since the show's premiere,in what year would he have reached drinking age in the U.S.?

2000 *CORRECT*

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

2023

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

309 MILLION

How old was Thomas Jefferson when he drafted the Declaration of Independence?

33 *CORRECT*

Despite being a surprisingly good golfer,President Taft weighed roughly how much when he left office?

340 POUNDS

How many years transpired between the publication of George Orwell's "1984" and the year 1984?

35

If hot dogs come in 10-packs and buns in 8-packs, which of these combos will have an equal amount of franks and buns?

4 HOT DOG PACKS, 5 BUN PACKS

Roughly speaking,a typical commercial jet flying from New York to London cruises at what average airspeed?

550 MPH *CORRECT*

If a woman walks 10,000 feet,how many more feet does she have to walk to go a distance of two miles?

560

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

How many numbers between ten and twenty have names that end with the suffix "-teen?"

7

In 2010,the space shuttle Atlantis honored Isaac Newton by carrying what into space?

A PIECE OF AN APPLE TREE

In 2011, a religiously devout programmer released "Confession," an iPhone app with what subtitle?

A ROMAN CATHOLIC APP

As demonstrated by Egyptian protesters in 2011, Arabs consider it disrespectful to wave which of these at someone?

A SHOE

A popular Chinese proverb says, "A journey of a thousand miles begins with" what?

A SINGLE STEP

Since 2003,Anderson Cooper has hosted a CNN news program with what numerical title?

ANDERSON COOPER 360

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

ANDREW MCNALLY

On TV's "The Muppet Show," what muppet is often seen chained to his drum set?

ANIMAL

By definition, what does a game-keeper keep?

ANIMALS

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

In a pinch,which of these pantry staples can be used to put out a kitchen fire?

BAKING SODA

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

BALLET DANCING

On the Internet, the abbreviation "LOL" typically denotes which of these emotional states?

AMUSEMENT

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

ANATOMY

Featuring Betty White,what organization launched its irrelevant "Get Over It!" ad campaign in 2011?

AARP

By far the rarest, only 1 percent of the U.S. population has what blood type?

AB NEGATIVE

In Dante's "The Divine Comedy," a sign at Hell's entrance instructs "ye who enter here" to do what?

ABANDON ALL HOPE

Before Barbara Bush, what First Lady's husband and son both served as U.S. president?

ABIGAIL ADAMS

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

Endorsed by celebs like Jessica Simpson and Katy Perry,Proactiv is a what?

ACNE TREATMENT

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

ACORNS

In 2007, what "Grey's Anatomy" character "spunoff" from the show to join a friend's medical group in L.A.?

ADDISON MONTGOMERY

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

AFGHAN

In 2010, the Pentagon estimated that which poor nation is home to $1 trillion in untapped precious minerals?

AFGHANISTAN

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

AFRICA

Over 17000 feet tall, Mount Kenya is the second highest mountain on what continent?

AFRICA

Short for "post cibum," doctors use the abbreviation "p.c" to indicate that a prescription should be taken how?

AFTER MEALS

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

In a running joke,Bugs Bunny frequently finds himself in strange locations after taking a wrong turn in what city?

ALBUQUERQUE

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

ALCATRAZ

After hosting the season premiere of "Saturday Night Live" in 2011, who became the most frequent SNL host in history?

ALEC BALDWIN

In 1849,mounting debt forced what French author to sell his famed castle,the Chateau de Monte-Cristo?

ALEXANDRE DUMAS

Harpo,Oprah's production company,shares its name with a character from a novel by what author?

ALICE WALKER

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

ALL IN THE FAMILY

A few notes of the French national anthem, "La Marseillaise," play at the start of what Beatles song?

ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE

Established in 1996,an emergency response bulletin issued upon the suspected abduction of a child is known as a what?

AMBER ALERT

On what TV series do the judges regularly accuse the contestants of being "pitchy?"

AMERICAN IDOL

Ranging in color from pale violet to deep purple,what is the traditional birthstone for the month of February?

AMETHYST

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

BANFF

Headquartered in Cupertino,what tech company offers "Cupidtino," an online dating site that connects fans of its products?

APPLE

In 1881,the infamous Gunfight at the O.K. Corral took place in a city that is now part of what state?

ARIZONA

Presented as a token of welcome to tourists visiting Hawaii,the "lei" is a garland of flowers commonly worn how?

AROUND THE NECK

Famous siblings Rosanna,David,Patricia and Alexis are all Hollywood actors with what last name?

ARQUETTE

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

ARUBA

Soviet Lt. General Mikhail Kalashnikov is today best remembered for inventing a widely used type of what?

ASSAULT RIFLE

By definition,where does an abyssopelagic animal live?

AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA

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

From what country's controversial court case did the phrase "a dingo's got my baby" originate?

AUSTRALIA

Other than Antarctica, what continent has the smallest population?

AUSTRALIA

Produced in Germany, Maybach is a luxury brand of what?

AUTOMOBILE

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

AVOCADO

Partly due to its rounded shape and leathery green skin,what fruit is also known as an "alligator pear"?

AVOCADO

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

In a hit song from the '60s,a singer is "rockin' and a-rollin'" and "rockin' and a-rollin" over whom?

BARBARA ANN

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

BARBELL

George Orwell's autobiographical 1938 book "Homage to Catalonia" opens with Orwell in what European city?

BARCELONA

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

BARRELS

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

BARRY MANILOW

Since 1935, Old Mr.Boston's guide has been the official manual for professionals and amateurs in what field?

BARTENDING

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

BASEBALL

In 1997,what pro sport officially retired the number 42,the uniform number worn by Jackie Robinson?

BASEBALL

In 2010,video game fanatics lined up at midnight to buy the "Black Ops" sequel in what popular game series?

CALL OF DUTY

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

Signed in 1992, NAFTA is a trade agreement among the U.S., Mexico and what third country?

CANADA

Played by Brendan Fraser in a 1999 movie,Dudley Do-Right is a cartoon character with what unusual day job?

CANADIAN MOUNTIE

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

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

CATS

Silver amalgam,a combination of silver,mercury,copper and tin,is often used to make what?

CAVITY FILLINGS

Foods that are high in fiber contain a complex carbohydrate indigestible to humans called what?

CELLULOSE

In 2010, which of these figures was vilified for his seemingly callous remark, "I'd like my life back"?

CEO OF BP

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

CHANGE

On his past troubles,who admitted to Leno on a 2011 "Tonight Show" appearance, "I realized I was pretty much LOSING"?

CHARLIE SHEEN

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

CAKE MIX

In 1956,Chuck Williams opened the first Williams-Sonoma store in what U.S. state?

CALIFORNIA

In 2007, what TV actor's daughter released a video of her intoxicated father attempting to eat a hamburger?

DAVID HASSELHOFF

Famous for playing a butcher, what eccentric actor has taken time off to work as a cobbler?

DANIEL DAY-LEWIS

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

DAVID HASSELHOFF

In 1955,the novel "The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant" was turned into a Broadway musical with what title?

DAMN YANKEES

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

DANCING

George Bernard Shaw once humorously defined what activity as "the vertical expression of horizontal desire"?

DANCING

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

GERMANY

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

EARS

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

EAT,PRAY,LOVE

Famous for his deadpan line "Bueller.....Bueller," Ben Stein is given what title in the credits for "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"?

ECONOMICS TEACHER

Refusing the Secret Service,what First Lady was given her own gun and later wrote, " I carried it religiously"?

ELEANOR ROOSEVELT

Since 1991,high school students have competed in a National Science Bowl sponsored by what U.S. department?

ENERGY

In a well-known scence from "Pretty Woman," Julia Roberts' character struggles with eating what delicacy?

ESCARGOT

Erin Andrews earned the apt nickname "America's Sideline Princess" as a reporter for what network?

ESPN

Since 1950,the World Cup's men soccer championship has been played how often?

EVERY FOUR YEARS

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

EVOLUTION

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

EXIT

In 2011,Lady Gaga's single "Born This Way" was criticized as being a "rip-off" of what 1989 Madonna hit?

EXPRESS YOURSELF

In 2008, "Saved by the Bell" alum Mario Lopez became host of what entertainment news show?

EXTRA

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

EYES

Fashionistas often use cosmetics to achieve a common and coveted look known as "smoky" what?

EYES

In 2010,the media reported "World War I Officially Ends" after what country paid off its $33 billion war debt?

GERMANY

Pope Benedict XVI is the first pope in centuries to come from what country?

GERMANY

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 Los Vegas Strip welcomes visitors to what?

FABULOUS LOS VEGAS

On the human body, the area of skin known as "The T-zone" is located where?

FACE

In 2011,Google unveiled its new service Google+,meant to compete directly with what popular website?

FACEBOOK

Popular with the MTV crowd,which of these rock bands derives its unusual name from "The Simpsons"?

FALL OUT BOY

Practiced by samurai in feudal Japan,tessenjutsu is a martial art utilizing what seemingly feminine item as a weapon?

FAN

Perhaps to distinguish themselves,certain ketchup packets boast what descriptive word on their label?

FANCY

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

FANCY CLOTHES

Entertainment Weekly's 2008 list of "Horrible Movie Accents" included Tom Cruise's Irish brogue in what film?

FAR AND AWAY

Helping people cope with the current economy,The Recessionista blog primarily covers what area of interest?

FASHION

In 1988,midwesterners Mark Badgley and James Mischka joined forces to become famous names in what industry?

FASHION

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

FAT

Enabling it to go for weeks without food,a camel's hump is primarily used to store what?

FAT

In 2004,what agency got thousands of complaints about Janet Jackson's halftime performance at the Super Bowl?

FCC *CORRECT*

Hollywood's favorite time of year,which of these months falls within a period known as "awards season"?

FEBRUARY

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

FEET

Someone who performs a handspring properly will finish by landing on what part of his or her body?

FEET

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

FIAT

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

For over 60 years,which of these retailers featured an annual "Running of the Brides" wedding dress sale?

FILENE'S BASEMENT

In addition to a golden globe,the Golden Globe Awards statuette features a what?

FILM STRIP

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

Forensics investigators often use "dactyloscopy," a method of identifying people using what unique trait?

FINGERPRINT PATTERN

Pyrogeography is the study of what natural phenoma?

FIRES

In addition to being a popular playground attraction,a seesaw is an example of what type of simple machine?

FIRST-CLASS LEVER

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

Held in New York, "Night of a Thousand Stevies" is a fan festival honoring what band's former lead singer?

FLEETWOOD MAC

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

FLEMENCO

On "Saturday Night Live," David Spade popularized the catchphrase "buh-bye" in his role as a what?

FLIGHT ATTENDANT

In 2010,a single violinist set a world record by playing what frenetic classical piece in just over one minute?

FLIGHT OF THE BUMBLEBEE

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

Since 1990, over one-third of all shark attacks worldwide have occurred off the coast of what state?

FLORIDA

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

FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON

In a famous opera by Mozart, a young lover is protected by the "magical" powers of what musical instrument?

FLUTE

In a classic series of TV ads, an unsuspecting customer's coffee is secretly replaced with what brand?

FOLGERS

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

FOLIC ACID

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

FOOD GROWN NEAR THEIR HOMES

In a 2005 commencement speech at Stanford University, Steve Jobs famously told students to "Stay hungry, stay" what?

FOOLISH

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

FOOTBALL

In a Web Site address,what punctuation marks immediately precede the "www"?

FORWARD SLASHES

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

FRANK GEHRY

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

FRANKEN BERRY

One of "The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills," Camille Grammer is the ex-wife of the star of what TV sitcom?

FRASIER

Patty Hearst,Eddie Van Halen and John McEnroe all voiced "callers" on what TV sitcom?

FRASIER

Roz Doyle,a producer on the '90s sitcom "Wings",was the namesake for a character on what other sitcom?

FRASIER

On the cartoon series Scooby-Doo, Where Are You, which character usually wears an ascot?

FRED

Philly locals order their city's signature cheesesteak sandwich "wit" or "witout" what topping?

FRIED ONIONS

Popular in the American Southwest,a "sopaipilla" is best described as a what?

FRIED PASTRY

Excluding the two-part series finale,what long-running sitcom's episode titles all started with "The One..."?

FRIENDS

Since 1998, Fox has aired a morning show titled "Fox and" what?

FRIENDS

Since 1946, what slogan has appeared on the cover of Highlights for Children magazine?

FUN WITH A PURPOSE

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

FUNNY PEOPLE

Featuring an emotional scene set a potter's wheel,a musical based on what movie opened in London in 2011?

GHOST

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

HELLO, I'M A MAC. CORRECT

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

Fittingly, John Deere round balers and square balers do what?

GATHER HAY

Retiring shortly after filming,what Oscar-winning actor's final legacy is the 2004 comedy "Welcome to Mooseport"?

GENE HACKMAN

Since 2003,what company has employed the advertising slogan "Imagination at work"?

GENERAL ELECTRIC

A must-have for new moms, a popular contraption for disposing of dirty diapers is called the diaper what?

GENIE

Shaquille O 'Neal and Robin Williams have both played which type of supernatural being on the big screen?

GENIE

Awarded to about 20 to 40 U.S. citizens each year,the MacArthur Foundation's annual grant has what nickname?

GENIUS GRANT

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

Eric Clapton wrote the classic hit "Layla" as a love song to what rock star's wife?

GEORGE HARRISON

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

GEORGE LOPEZ

In 2010 what TV host changed his time slot from 11:00 to midnight to accommodate Conan O'Brien?

GEORGE LOPEZ

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

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS

Pointillism,a painting technique involving tiny dots of color,was pioneered by what French artist?

GEORGES SEURAT

Out on parole since 2007,Sara Jane Moore spent decades in prison for trying to assassinate whom?

GERALD FORD

Over 30 years ago, which of these Presidents signed legislation to immunize Americans from swine flu?

GERALD FORD

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

Popular on the web, low-res animations that run a continuous loop are called what?

GIFS

Regular brushing and flossing of the teeth are recommended measures for preventing what?

GINGIVITIS

Hailed as a must-have for new parents, "Sophie" is a French-made baby's chew toy in the shape of what animal?

GIRAFFE

Ossicones are hair-covered horns atop the head of which of these mammals?

GIRAFFE

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

GLAZED DOUGHNUTS

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

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

GOLF

Fittingly,the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library displays the typewriter used to write what classic novel?

GONE WITH THE WIND

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

Finally closed in 2010, Chicago's notorious Cabrini-Green housing projects were the setting of what '70s sitcom?

GOOD TIMES

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

Founded in 1972,Scantron Corporation is best known for its products that do what?

GRADE TESTS

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

Orzo is a type of Italian pasta shaped like what?

GRAINS OF RICE

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

GRAMMYS

In 2011,a national poll found that only 51 percent of Republicans knew that GOP stands for what?

GRAND OLD PARTY

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

GRANDPA MUNSTER

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

Said to have been ruled by Zeus,Mount Olympus is the highest mountain range in 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

Emeralds contain small amounts of chromium that cause them to have what characteristic color?

GREEN

In 2011,Seth Rogen and Ryan Reynolds both played movie superheroes with what colorful word in their name?

GREEN

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

In 1994, Texas native Tom Ford began his legendary tenure as creative director of what Italian label?

GUCCI

Someone who is constantly at the gym is known by what unflattering name?

GYM RAT

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

GYMNASTICS

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

HENRY

Since 1951,what company has sponsored the popular "Hall of Fame" series of TV movies?

HALLMARK

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

Popular in France, a croque-monsieur is a heated sandwich traditionally filled with what?

HAM AND CHEESE

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 clarsach-a traditional Irish musical instrument-is a kind of what?

HARP

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

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

If it could talk, the traditional animal symbol of the Democratic Party would most likely say what?

HEE-HAW!

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

HELIUM

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

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

In a classic nursery rhyme,who did Peter,Peter Pumpkin Eater keep in a pumpkin shell?

HIS WIFE

Santa Domingo and Port-au-Prince,the capitals of two separate countries,are both located on what island?

HISPANIOLA

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

In 1898,Swiss businessman Cesar Ritz established a now-famous what in Paris?

HOTEL

Originally en vogue in the early 1900s, a "craftsman" is a simplistic style of what?

HOUSE

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

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON

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

HUSBAND

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

HYDROFRACKING

Because it causes painful throat contractions that make swallowing water difficult,rabies is also called what?

HYDROPHOBIA

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

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

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

INDIA

Between the ages of 6 and 10,President Obama resided primarily in what country?

INDONESIA

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

ontaining a purposely misspelled word, the title of Quentin Tarantino's 2009 WWII epic is written how?

INGLORIOUS BASTARDS

Crucial for maintaining balance,the vestibular apparatus is located where in the human body?

INNER EAR

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

INSECT REPELLENT

Since Greek times, valerian root has been used to treat what condition?

INSOMNIA

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

Someone who has declared his candidacy for elected office is said to be "throwing his hat" where?

INTO THE RING

Although Nebraska is known as the Cornhusker State,what neighboring state annually leads the U.S. in corn production?

IOWA

Released by Apple in 1998, which of these gadgets is the earliest?

IPOD

In a well-known expression.what two-word phrase typically follows the line "stick a fork in it"?

IT'S DONE

As suggested by the food company he created,chef Hector Boiardi specialized in what cuisine?

ITALIAN

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

Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" is set primarily in Verona,a city in what country?

ITALY

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

IVORY

Scholars and intellectuals are commonly said to reside in a tower made of what material?

IVORY

In 1966, rock guitarist James Hendrix officially changed the spelling of his first name to what?

JIMI

Published in 2011,Stephen King's "11/22/63" is a time travel novel that centers around what event in history?

JFK ASSASSINATION

Famous for his namesake "curl",how do you spell the nickname of hairdresser and chemist Robert Redding?

JHERI

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

JIM HENSON

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

If your astrological sign is the one that comes first alphabetically,then when is your birthday?

JANUARY OR FEBRUARY

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

JAPAN

Sapporo is a major city of what Asian country?

JAPAN

Formed in 1998, 30 Seconds to Mars is a Los-Angeles based rock band led by what actor?

JARED LETO

In 2009,what rapper beat Elvis Presley's record for most No.1 albums on the Billboard charts by a solo artist?

JAY-Z

In 2010, a fed-up flight attendant on what airline dramatically deplaned via an inflatable emergency chute?

JET BLUE

Since 1963, "To protect and to serve" has been the official motto of which of these organizations?

LAPD

Played by Garry Shandling,which of these iconic '90s TV characters was a neurotic late-night TV host?

LARRY SANDERS

Astigmatism is a medical condition that can often be corrected by which of these surgeries?

LASIK SURGERY

Since 2002,Carson Daly has hosted a very late night show with what apt name?

LAST CALL

Popular in the U.S.,the hip-hop infused music known as "reggaeton" originated in what part of the world?

LATIN AMERICA

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

LAWN SPRINKLER

Prior to becoming a world famous Italian tenor, Andrea Bocelli had what occupation?

LAWYER

Popular during the Depression and making a comeback,which of these describes a type of installment purchase plan?

LAYAWAY

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

LAYS

President Barack Obama was born during whose presidential administration?

LBJ

People who are getting Xrays taken commonly wear protective bibs containing what metal?

LEAD

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 kitchen foods?

LEMON

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

LENT

Represented by a set of scales,what sign of the zodiac is derived from the Latin word for "pound"?

LIBRA

In 2009, Scotland allowed convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdel Basset to return to what home country?

LIBYA

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

In a famous patriotic quote, Nathan Hale reportedly declared, "I only regret that I have but one" what "for my country"?

LIFE TO LOSE

For a 1967 "Ed Sullivan Show" stint,The Doors were asked to change an indecent lyric in what song?

LIGHT MY FIRE

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

In a nod to one of Facebook's most iconic features, a couple in 2011 gave their newborn daughter what first name?

LIKE

Said to have been created by Ric Silver in 1976,the crowd-pleasing "Electric Slide" is what kind of dance?

LINE DANCE

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

Immortalized by The Beatles, Abbey Road is a famous street in what European city?

LONDON

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

LONG LIFE

In a nod to the bird depicted on its face, the dollar coin of Canada is affectionately known as what?

LOONIE

For seven seasons,TV's "Gilmore Girls" featured a fast-talking mother and daughter who shared what name?

LORELAI

In 2011,raging wildfires in New Mexico forced what highly fortified government compound to evacuate?

LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LAB

In 2011,what car-centric city experienced "Carmageddon" when its 405 freeway was shut down for repairs?

LOS ANGELES

In a 2011 lottery drawing,41,763 people each won $150 by playing the mysterious numbers featured on what TV show?

LOST

Sometimes taking human form, the "smoke monster" is a mysterious character on what TV drama?

LOST

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

LOVE

In a 1970 song by The Partridge Family, David Cassidy croons, "I think I" what?

LOVE YOU

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

LOVERS

In 2011, TheOnion.com joked that what cereal was now being sold with "15 Percent Less Leprechaun Meat"?

LUCKY CHARMS

Featured on light bulb packages,what unit of measure is defined as the amount of light emitted by one candle?

LUMEN

Short Shorts, a 1958 hit by The Royal Teens, was the basis for what drugstore brand's classic TV jingle?

NAIR

In a case of life imitating art,Charlie Sheen admitted he took steroids to enhance his performance in what movie?

MAJOR LEAGUE

Curds and whey,Miss Muffet's snacks of choice,are created during what culinary process?

MAKING CHEESE

Quicken computer software helps users do what?

MANAGE FINANCES

According to a 1974 Barry Manilow song, who "came and gave...without taking?"

MANDY

Author and etiquette guru Judith Martin writes a newspaper column under the pen name "Miss" what?

MANNERS

Famed Spanish shoe designer Manuel Blahnik is better known by what nickname?

MANOLO

In a lavish 2010 ceremony, Bill and Hillary Clinton's only child married a man with what first name?

MARC

On which date do all the places in the Earth experience 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness?

MARCH 21ST

In 2011,a crashed truck in Georgia burst into flames because it was loaded with what highly flammable foodstuff?

MARGARINE

Silver-studded outfits and wide-brimmed hats are commonly worn by what type of musical groups?

MARIACHI BANDS

Published in 1798,a well-known poem by Samuel Taylor Coleridge is titled "The Rime of the Ancient" what?

MARINER

A part of his signature wardrobe,what celebrity chef had an edition of Crocs named after him in 2007?

MARIO BATALI

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

MARTIN SCORSESE

For a holiday promotion, TravelLodge offered a free "room at the inn" for couples whose first names were what?

MARY AND JOSEPH

Golden-voiced Julie Andrews won her only Oscar for her work in what movie musical?

MARY POPPINS

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

MARYLAND

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

In Albert Einstein's groundbreaking formula E=mc2, the "m" stands for what?

MASS

In 1820,Maine became the 23rd state in the Union by separating from what other state?

MASSACHUSETTS

In 2010, what openly graying sitcom star revealed, "I dyed my hair red the whole time I was on 'Friends'"?

MATT LEBLANC

Originally developed by NASA in the '70s, memory foam is often used to make which of these household items?

MATTRESSES

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

From 1967-1989, Jesse White played what advertising icon?

MAYTAG REPAIRMAN

Biological Sciences is one of the four sections that make up which of these standardized tests?

MCAT

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

Perhaps alluding to the diets of very small children,deciduous or "baby" teeth are also known as what?

MILK TEETH

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

MINI-V

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

In 2011,Charlene Wittstock was compared to Grace Kelly when she married Prince Albert II of what small state?

MONACO

On the children's TV "Dora the Explorer," Dora's best friend Boots is what kind of animal?

MONKEY

Because it is similar in texture,which of these fish is often called the "poor man's lobster"?

MONKFISH

In 2000, Van Heusen launched its "Regis" line, featuring paired shirts and ties that were what?

MONOCHROMATIC

In 1955,Rosa Parks made history when she refused to give up her seat on a public bus in what city?

MONTGOMERY,ALABAMA

Prized by breeders for its intelligence and striking appearance,the Puli dog's hair resembles what household item?

MOP

In 1926,Adriano,Marcello,and Bruno Ducati founded a firm today known for manufacturing what?

MOTORCYCLES

Captured in an iconic photograph, the WWII flag-raising at Iwo Jima took place atop what mountain?

MOUNT SURIBACHI

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

In a newspaper,which of these features often contains a warning to readers called a "spoiler alert"?

MOVIE REVIEW

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

Spider Spud and Optimash Prime are movie-themed updates of what classic toy?

MR. POTATO HEAD

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

MR. T

In 2010,what food mascot was given a makeover and new voice,courtesy of Robert Downey Jr.?

MR.PEANUT

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

MSNBC

Responsible for "artist and repertoire," an A & R person is a powerful figure in what industry?

MUSIC

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

MUSIC APPRECIATION

Featured on a jokey apron,"Dijon Vu" is defined as "the feeling that you've had this" what "before"?

MUSTARD

Chiefly used in the U.K.,the term "serviette" refers to what everyday household item?

NAPKIN

A small tool called an orange stick is most commonly used at what type of business?

NAIL SALON

Following suit with Princess Diana,Kate Middleton omitted what word from her wedding vows to Prince William?

OBEY

Especially used at airports,SPDT is a security program that stands for "Screening of Passengers by" what?

OBSERVATION TECHNIQUES

Played by Tony Shalhoub, the TV detective "Monk" suffers prominently from what medical condition?

OBSESSIVE-CUMPULSIVE DISORDER

Popularized by celebrity chef Rachael Ray,the term "EVOO" is an abbreviation for a type of 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

Since 1950, the College World Series has been played annually in which Midwestern city?

OMAHA, NE

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

ON A BED

Painted in 1893,the famous Edvard Munch painting "The Scream" depicts an organized figure holding his hands where?

ON HIS CHEEKS

On the TV series "The Fugitive," Dr.Richard Kimble pursues a man with what physical trait?

ONE ARM

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

ONE INCH

In a nod to the venue where they were traditionally worn,women's gloves that extend to the elbow are called what?

OPERA GLOVES

Successful in her own right,Gayle King is perhaps most famous for her enviable position of being what?

OPRAH'S BEST FRIEND

Someone who "views the world though rose-colored glasses" is unusually what?

OPTIMISTIC

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

Produced in France since 1849, Cointreau is a popular liquor with what distinctive flavor?

ORANGE

Sampling the soul classic "Try a Little Tenderness," a 2011 song by rappers Jay-Z and Kanye West is named what?

OTIS

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

Placing a blanket over a fire extinguishes it by robbing the flame of what gas?

OXYGEN

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

OYSTERS

Premiering in 1997,what TV series was the first one-hour drama ever produced by HBO?

OZ

Popularized by celebrities like Madonna, Kaballah bracelets are made from what color string?

RED

In a criminal investigation, a person who is not quite a suspect but still sought by the police is often called a what?

PERSON OF INTEREST

Referring to the plastic it's made from, recyclable water bottles often feature what acronym?

PETE

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

PETER

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

PALINDROMES

Owned by Donald Trump, the Mar-a-Lago Club is a 126-room estate located in what resort town?

PALM BEACH

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

One of the great '90s fashion fads, "Zubaz" were brightly-colored what?

PANTS

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 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

For over a century,the New Year's Day Tournament of Roses Parade has taken place in what U.S. city?

PASADENA, CA

George W. Bush gets his middle name, "Walker," from which of his relatives?

PATERNAL GRANDMOTHER

Released posthumously in 2009, Michael Jackson's single "This Is It" was co-written by what music legend?

PAUL ANKA

In a 2010 performance at the White House,who serenaded the First Lady with his 1965 song "Michelle"?

PAUL MCCARTNEY

In 2012,what celebrity chef stepped forward to reveal that she had been living with type-2 diabetes for years?

PAULA DEEN

Responding to charges that her cuisine leads to obesity,what TV chef once said "I'm your cook,not your doctor!"?

PAULA DEEN

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

If "ASAP" is too long, text messengers can type what three- letter abbreviation to mean "immediately"?

PDQ

Sargent Shriver is best remembered for his role in creating what organization

PEACE CORPS

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

PEAR

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

PELVIS

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

In 1971,The NY Times published excerpts of top-secret Vietnam War documents commonly known as what?

PENTAGON PAPERS

Since 1985, what magazine has a regularly published "Sexiest Man Alive" issue?

PEOPLE

Originally made in Germany, traditional Rumple Minze schnapps is known for what distinctive flavor?

PEPPERMINT

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

PERFECT PUSHUP

Films like "Avatar" use what technology,where sensors are placed on an actor's body to record their movements digitally?

PERFORMANCE CAPTURE

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

PERFORMING ARTS

In a classic "Twilight Zone" episode,a woman undergoes surgery to look "normal" among people who look like what?

PIGS

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

PIN

In 1971,in an effort to bolster relations,a team of U.S. athletes was invited to China to compete in what sport?

PING-PONG

Recent health concerns about bisphenol A or BPA focus on the chemical's presence in what everyday item?

PLASTIC DRINK BOTTLES

Once believed to ward off evil spirits,a Greek wedding tradition involves the ceremonious smashing of what?

PLATES

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

POLAR FLEECE

In a newspaper, the section devoted to a list of incidents reported by the local police is called what?

POLICE BLOTTER

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

POLKA

In 2009,England's Prince Harry made his first official visit to the U.S. to participate in what charity event?

POLO MATCH

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

Requiring considerable skill and experience,"throwing" is a technique used in what artistic medium?

POTTERY

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

PREGNANT WOMEN

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

PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE

Gun-control advocate James Brady once held what position in the Reagan administration?

PRESS SECRETARY

In 1984,Michael Larson racked up $110,237 in winnings by memorizing the patterns on what game show's Big Board?

PRESS YOUR LUCK

On what classic TV game show do contestants frequently chant "No Whammies"?

PRESS YOUR LUCK

In a song title on Michael Jackson's 1982 "Thriller" album, what do the initials "P.Y.T." stand for?

PRETTY YOUNG THING

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

SHARPEN KNIVES

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

PROXIMA CENTAURI

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

PSYCHO

In 1998, Gus Van Sant directed Vince Vaughn in a shot-by-shot remake of what classic Hitchcock thriller?

PSYCHO

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

RECTUS ABDOMINIS

From Earth, Mars appears to be what shade of color?

RED

Hillary Clinton's 1996 bestseller was based on the African proverb "It takes a whole village to" do what?

RAISE A CHILD

Originating in Turkey, sultanas are a flavorful variety of what food?

RAISINS

In a nod to his job,New York's Port Authority Bus Station features an 8-foot-tall statue of what classic TV character?

RALPH KRAMDEN

On the classic sitcom "Happy Days," what was the name of Richie's practical joke-loving buddy,played by actor Don Most?

RALPH MALPH

Originally made in Canada, canola is a vegetable oil made from what crop?

RAPESEED

On the pronunciation of her last name, what actress has explained that it's "like the lettuce?"

REBECCA ROMIJN

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

RECTANGLE

In 2001, which of these people was named Honorary Sergeant, Regular Army by President Clinton?

SACAGAWEA

Popular with tourists,what U.S. city's Chinatown features the famous thoroughfare Grant Avenue?

SAN FRANCISCO

In 2007,Barry Bonds broke Hank Aaron's career home run record while playing for what MLB team?

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS

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

SANDRA BULLOCK

In 2010, who coined the term "mama grizzly" to refer to the female political candidates she endorses?

SARAH PALIN

Hosted by Don Francisco since 1962,the variety show "Sabado Gigante" fittingly airs on what day of the week?

SATURDAY

One of at least 50 children born to a construction mogul,Osama Bin Laden was,until 1994,a citizen of what country?

SAUDI ARABIA

In 2012,the Girl Scouts marked their 100th anniversary with what new cookie,named for their founder's hometown?

SAVANNAH SMILES

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

SAW

Grammatically speaking,which of these reality TV show titles is an imperative statement?

SAY YES TO THE DRESS

In a hit song from 1982,Thomas Dolby revealed "She Blinded Me With" what?

SCIENCE

Popular in homes in the state for which it's named,an "Arizona Room" is a type of what?

SCREENED-IN PATIO

On the New York Stock Exchange,what company uses the apt stock symbol "ZZ"?

SEALY

Exposure to sunlight would most likely help to cure a person suffering from which of these conditions?

SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER

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

SEAWEED

For most of the 1988 movie "Working Girl," Melanie Griffith's character had what occupation?

SECRETARY

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

SECRETARY OF STATE

Great Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer is the equivalent to what U.S. cabinet position?

SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY

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

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

SELF-TANNER

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

In 2009, Utah's Fitness Ridge Resort & Spa teamed up with a popular reality show and renamed itself what?

THE BIGGEST LOSER RESORT

In 2009,Utah's Fitness Ridge Resort & Spa teamed up with a popular reality show and renamed itself what?

THE BIGGEST LOSER RESORT

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

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

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

Grown and cultivated from the Yerba mate plant,mate is a South American variety of what beverage?

TEA

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

TEACHES

In 1986, what media mogul caused a stir when he released a list of over 100 films he planned to colorize?

TED TURNER

In 2011,what classic '80s movie was adapted into a television series on MTV?

TEEN WOLF

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

TEHRAN

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

In addition to golf,what other pro sport also hosts a well-known tournament called the "U.S. Open"?

TENNIS

Steffi Graf,Jennifer Capriati and Lindsay Davenport have all won Olympic gold medals in what sport?

TENNIS

Rice wine, sugar, and soy sauce are the three primary ingredients of what?

TERIYAKI SAUCE

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

TEXAS

In 1997, what state passed a law allowing its residents to cast absentee ballots from space?

TEXAS

In 2007,what U.S. state acknowledged the town of Robstown as the birthplace of the "Hold 'Em" style of poker?

TEXAS

Popularly known as "SMU," Southern Methodist University is located in what southern state?

TEXAS

George H.W. Bush's presidential library is located on the campus of what Texas university?

TEXAS A&M

In 2011, what country elected its first ever female prime minister, Yingluck Shinawatra?

THAILAND

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

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

In a non-leap year, April Fools' Day would fall on what numerical day of the year?`

THE 91ST DAY

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

For several seasons, Jillian Michaels and Bob Harper have helped contestants on what reality TV show?

THE BIGGEST LOSER

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

XLV

In 79 A.D., what major catastrophe resulted in the burial of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum?

VOLCANIC ERUPTION

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

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

XX

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

In 1872,Susan B.Anthony was arrested in Rochester,New York,for illegally doing what?

VOTING

In 2007, Forest Whitaker won the Oscar for portraying Idi Amin, the former dictator of what country?

UGANDA

In 1959, Travelers Insurance began featuring what red item as part of its logo?

UMBRELLA

In 2009, China surpassed what country to become the world's leading consumer of energy?

UNITED STATES

Founded in 1881, the Wharton School is a prestigious business school at what university?

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSLYVANIA

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

UNSTOPPABLE

In a 1983 hit single,"backstreet guy" Billy Joel states his intention to woo what kind of "Girl"?

UPTOWN

Replacing the long-standing "food pyramid," in 2011 what government agency introduced their "MyPlate" nutrition guide?

USDA *CORRECT*

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

UTAH

On the FDA Nutrition Facts food label,the abbreviation "DV" stands for "daily" what?

VALUE

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

Paleontologists believe that which of these prehistoric animals were likely covered in feathers?

VELOCIRAPTOR

Since 2001,Gillette has offered a popular line of women's razors named after what mythological figure?

VENUS

In a much-hyped 2010 event,Chelsea Clinton walked down the aisle in a wedding dress designed by whom?

VERA WANG

Haskell Opera House has its stage in Quebec, Canada, while most of its audience members sit in what state?

VERMONT

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

VERMONTY PYTHON

In a T-bone steak, the meat is attached to what "T"-shaped bone?

VERTEBRA

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

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

Hollywood's star-studded Walk of Fame is centered at the famous intersection of Hollywood Blvd and what?

VINE

Honored by the Kennedy Center in 2003, Itzhak Perlman is a world-renowned player of what musical instrument?

VIOLIN

In a typical symphony orchestra,what instrument is played by more musicians than any other?

VIOLIN

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

On TV's "Glee," the glee club's main competition is a 26-member show choir at Carmel High named what?

VOCAL ADRENALINE

Scientific American claims that flowers will stay fresh longer when placed in water mixed with which of these drinks?

VODKA

Scandalous at the time,what was the first ballroom dance to feature couples facing each other in a "closed hold" position?

WALTZ

In a public statement,Justin Timberlake famously blamed the 2004 Super Bowl halftime debacle on what?

WARDROBE MALFUNCTION

In 2010, what philanthropist announced plans to give away 99 percent of his estimated $47 billion fortune?

WARREN BUFFETT

Rainier cherries were named after a mountain in what U.S. state,where they were first grown?

WASHINGTON

Home of "Clawed the Eagle," American University is a private school located where?

WASHINGTON, D.C.

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

One of the sport's most famous players,Prince William captained what team at the University of St.Andrews?

WATER POLO

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

WATERGATE SCANDAL

For his significant contribution to the genre, author Zane Grey is often called the "father of the" what?

WESTERN NOVEL

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

WINDY

In 2010,Pennsylvania introduced machines that check customers' breath and ID before vending 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

In a famous scene from the 1981 film "Mommie Dearest," Joan Crawford berates her daughter for using what?

WIRE HANGERS

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

WISCONSIN

Popular on college campuses, a capella singing is, by definition, performed how?

WITHOUT INSTRUMENTS

In a 2002 hit, Grammy-winning artist John Mayer sings "your body is a" what?

WONDERLAND

First Lady of France Carla Bruni-Sarkozy plays a museum tour guide in whose 2011 film "Midnight in Paris"?

WOODY ALLEN

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

WORE A WIG

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

Originally voiced by John Goodman, which of the five animated M&M's "spokescandies" is a peanut M&M

YELLOW

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!

Founded in Pennsylvania in 1829,what brand of beer claims to be from "America's Oldest Brewery"?

YUENGLING

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

YUL BRYNNER

A hectare is a metric unit used to measure what?

AREA

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

AUTOMOBILES

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

BARBECUE

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

BLIND ITEM

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

COLUMBO

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

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

DOING NOTHING

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

DON'T TREAD ON ME

A fashion accessory known as "The Closer Tote" was popularized by a TV character played by what actress?

KYRA SEDGWICK

A 2010 Billboard hit,"Dog Days are Over" is a song by the British band "Florence and the" what?

MACHINE

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

NETFLIX

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

NEW YORK

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

ONLY CHILDREN

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

THE OMEN

A cowcatcher is a metal grill that is commonly found on the front of what type of vehicle?

TRAIN

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

WIKIPEDIA.ORG

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