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Questions
- What Lady Gaga song features the memorable refrain, "Rah rah ah-ah-ah, Ro-mah ro-mah-mah, Gaga ooh-la-la"?
- Popular at high school proms, an "upto" is a type of what?
- The card game canasta shares its name with a Spanish word meaning what?
- The idea of "mise en place", meaning "everything in place", is of utmost importance to what type of professionals?
- What professional "title" is shared by media personalities Ruth Westheimer and Phil McGraw?
- The 2009 documentary "The Agony and the Ecstasy of Phil Spector" examines the downfall of a famous what?
- The feel-good adjective "Cabraesque" is derived from the last name of a famous what?
- Though you'd have to eat a lot to get sick, which of these fruits have seeds that naturally contain cyanide?
- One of the sport's most famous players, Prince William captained what team at the University of St. Andrews?
- The position of "long snapper" plays a key, if understated role in which of these team sports?
- What piece of sporting equipment is colloquially known as a "pigskin"?
- What sports "unnecessary roughness" penalty inspired the name of the USA drama "Necesay Roughness"?
- What sport's college teams traditionally compete in post-season games called "bowls"?
- Sarah Silverman, Seth MacFarlane and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson have all appeared on which of these TV franchises?
- Specializing in grilled cheese sandwiches, the Arkansas food truck Grillenium Falcon pays homage to what film franchise?
- The 2008 book "The Encyclopedia Shatnerica" is about an actor who starred in what classic TV show?
- What U.S. movie was released in France under the title "La Guerre des Etoiles"?
- What TV network operates the website jokes.com?
- What is the name of the cell ringtone that is popular with teens, as its high frequency makes it inaudible to adults?
- The recipe for eggs Benedict traditionally calls for what type of meat?
- The popular slang term "nom", which refers to eating something yummy, derives from what Sesame Street character?
- Prized for its silk-producing abilities, the silkworm is the larva of what type of insect?
- The zoological classification lepidoptera includes butterflies and what other insects?
- The word "Draconian" comes from the name of a Greek statesman who was best known for doing what?
- Pixar has won Academy Awards for all but which of the following?
- Though it sounds like a movie awards category, which of these is the name of a hotel chain?
- Published in 2004, "No Woman No Cry" is the memoir of what legendary singer's widow?
- The sounds of what London landmark were first broadcast over BBC radio on New Year's Eve to ring in 1924?
- One of "The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills", Camille Grammer is the ex-wife of the star of what TV sitcom?
- Patty Hearst, Eddie Van Halen and John McEnroe all voiced "callers" on what TV sitcom?
- Roz Doyle, a producer on the '90s sitcom "Wings", was the namesake for a character on what other sitcom?
- Since 1998, Fox has aired a morning show titled "Fox and" what?
- The title of a popular online game sold by Zynga invites players to form "Words With" what?
- What TV sitcom was based on a novel by H.Richard Hornberger, a surgeon and Korean War veteran?
- From 2001-2012, Apple has named the different versions of its popular MAC OS X operating system after various what?
- Out on parole since 2007, Sara Jane Moore spent decades in prison for trying to assassinate whom?
- Over 30 years ago, which of these Presidents signed legislation to immunize Americans from swine flu?
- The 1986 Tom Cruise movie "The Color of Money" centers around what high-stakes game?
- The monthly magazine "Cuesport" is primarily targeted toward enthusiasts of what game?
- What adjective is used to describe animals that emit light?
- Reflecting on a subject he masters, Garry Kasperov's 2007 book is titled "How Life Imitates" what?
- Unimpressed by cupies, split lifts and basket tosses, a federal judge ruled in 2010 that what is not a sport?
- The Toyota models Camry, Corolla and Corona all get their names from Latin or Japanese words that mean what?
- Which of the following is a hip-sounding chapter title in Stephen Hawking's "A Brief History of Time"?
- The square dance move "do-si-do" is derived from the French phrase "dos-a-dos", which translates to what?
- What 2011 superhero movie was marketed in Russia using only its subtitle "The First Avenger"?
- The name of Louisiana's state capital, Baton Rouge, is a French phrase meaning what?
- When introducing new Apple products, Steve Jobs was known for sporting what distinct fashion ensemble?
- The movie "Steel Magnolias" is often credited with a surge in popularity of what type of cake, popular in the South?
- In an expression borrowed from poker, high-quality stocks like Coca-Cola and IBM are known as what?
- The official cocktail of the annual Preakness Stakes horse race shares its name with what flower?
- The romantic comedy "Sleepless In Seattle" ends with Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks finally meeting atop what landmark?
- What famous tourist attraction was closed to the public during the '90s because it was in danger of falling over?
- What sci-fi movie depicts an ageist, futuristic world in in which people over 30 are systematically shot?
- Popular with the MTV crowd, which of these rock bands derives its unusual name from "The Simpsons"?
- What words are on the official flag of the Salvation Army?
- Viral conjunctivitis is a highly contagious eye infection better known as what?
- TV and movie character Peewee Herman is known for wearing which of these fashion accessories?
- The name for a food item popular in China, "bok choy" literally means what?
- Walter and Cordelia Knott, founders of Knott's Berry Farm, introduced what berry in the 1930s?
- What band claims its name was inspired by the initials of a popular brand of motor oil?
- Produced in Germany, Maybach is a luxury brand of what?
- On the TV sitcom "How I Met Your Mother", what actor provides the voice of the unseen narrator?
- On the TV show "Throwdown", chefs are challenged to a cook-off of their signature dish by what star chef?
- The 2014 Winter Olympic Games marked the first time women were able to compete in which of these disciplines?
- On the Fahrenheit scale, 98.6 degrees is generally considered to be what?
- Though trained as a doctor, Richard Jordan Gatling is best known for inventing an early type of what?
- What iconic recording studio is aptly mentioned in the lyrics of Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Sweet Home Alabama"?
- Which of the following words is not a synonym for "brouhaha"?
- What classic rock song's first line urges you to "get your motor runnin, head out on the highway"?
- When in the air, the famous Goodyear blimps are filled with nearly 203,000 cubic feet of what?
- Which of the following dishes is defined as "a hearty soup usually containing fish or shellfish, especially clams"?
- Rainier cherries were named after a mountain in what U.S. state, where they were first grown?
- Since 1934, the Masters Golf tournament has been held in what U.S. city?
- To avoid confusion with a prominent city, what state's tourism department advertises itself as "The State"?
- What U.S. city's layout is based on plans by Pierre Charles L'Enfant, who was inspired by the Palace of Versailles?
- What U.S. state is divided into two regions called the Upper Peninsula and the Lower Peninsula?
- When not anchoring "NBC Nightly News", what newsman frequently spoofs himself of TV's "30 Rock"?
- What 2010 movie prominently features a mythical beast called a kraken?
- Pectin, a water-soluble carbohydrate, is an important ingredient in which of the following?
- Taking advantage of Rocco DiSpirito's skill set, a 2011 Bravo reality show is aptly titled "Rocco's" what?
- The Tasman Sea is part of what ocean?
- To avoid blinking, many women unconsciously open their mouths when applying what cosmetic?
- Rice wine, sugar, and soy sauce are the three primary ingredients of what?
- Sunni is the largest denomination of what religion?
- What world religion is based on five basic requirements known as the five "pillars"?
- The government-sponsored company known as Fannie Mae specializes in helping people do what?
- The Federal Pell Grant Program is a financial program that provides government money to fund what?
- Someone who compliments you by saying they like "the cut of your jib" is using a phrase borrowed from what field?
- What is the name of the greedy corporation featured predominantly in the animated movie "Wall-E"?
- When the year 1776 is written in Roman numerals, what letter is farthest on the right?
- What Broadway musical features the extravagant song-and-dance number "Springtime for Hitler"?
- The name of the restaurant chain Au Bon Pain is a French expression meaning "place of good" what?
- The word "pita" comes from a Greek term meaning what?
- The French Open is played on tennis courts with what surface?
- The sketch comedy series "Portlandia" pokes fun at hipsters residing in what state's most populous city?
- The subject of a famous Revolutionary War poem, the "shot heard 'round the world" was fired in what U.S. state?
- What state contains the ten tallest peaks in the U.S.
- What state's former chief executive once inspired the bumper sticker, "Coldest State. Hottest Governor"?
- What U.S. state is home to a city that promotes itself with the catchphrase "There's No Place Like Nome!"?
- What U.S. state is home to England's historic London Bridge, which was dismantled and moved in 1968?
- What does the "C" stand for in the sports abbreviation NCAA?
- Practiced by samurai in feudal Japan, tessenjutsu is a martial art utilizing what seemingly feminine item as a weapon?
- Which of the following is the title of a 1963 Marvin Gaye song and not a phrase commonly uttered by courtroom attorneys?
- The slogan, "Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite" appears on euro coins minted in what country?
- What country hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup, soccer's premier international competition?
- What country is home to Cape Town International Airport?
- What country's current government was established in 1958 and is known as the Fifth Republic?
- Played by Brendan Fraser in a 1999 movie, Dudley Do-Right is a cartoon character with what unusual day job?
- Represented by a set of scales, what sign of the zodiac is derived from the Latin word for "pound"?
- Thanks to its function, not flavor, rock salt is a key part of a traditional method for making homemade what?
- What ad mascot is often depicted wearing epaulets?
- What's the CORRECT spelling of the winning word in the first-ever Scripps National Spelling Bee in 1925?
- The town of Riverside, Iowa claims to be the "future birthplace" of what fictional character?
- What restaurant chain is famous for its trademarked Horsey Sauce?
- The 2011 reality show "La La's Full Court Life" follows the former VJ and her marriage to what NBA player?
- Which of the following is not one of the eight vegetables in the beverage V8?
- Once believed to ward off evil spirits, a Greek wedding tradition involves the ceremonious smashing of what?
- Thought to be a combination of "simon" and "napoleon", "simoleon" is an old-fashioned slang term for a what?
- Prior to 2010's "Love and Other Drugs", Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal appeared together in what film?
- "Strike one the umpire said", is a line from what famous poem?
- What is the "product" of the famous perfume names "Chanel No.5" and "Chanel No.19"?
- What fashion designer is typically credited with inventing "the little black dress"?
- The "3000 Mile Myth" refers to the debunked belief that you should do what to your car every 3000 miles?
- The fantastical lands of Gondor, Mordor, and the Shire feature prominently in what author's fiction?
- What playwright artfully plugged his most famous work by saying, "Some of my plays peter out, and some pan out"?
- Subway performer and 2010 "America's Got Talent' contestant Alice Tan Ridley is the talented mother of what actress?
- What cable series' stellar ratings were once described by Entertainment Weekly as "Fangtastic!"?
- What TV drama is based on the popular Sookie Stackhouse novels by Charlaine Harris?
- What is the name of the dog who has appeared alongside Sailor Jack on Cracker Jack packages since 1918?
- The classic TV series "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" was filmed at the WQED studios located in what U.S. city?
- Since 2008, "Mustang", a 32-foot-tall sculpture of a blue horse, has stood beside the terminal of what city's airport?
- What state's standard license plates feature the motto "The First State"?
- What Major League Baseball team plays its spring training home games at George M. Steinbrenner Field?
- What Major League Baseball Team is commonly referred to by the synonymous nickname "Pale Hose"?
- What MLB team has gone longer without winning the World Series than any other franchise in history?
- Piscivorous animals feed mainly on what?
- The band Pink Floyd is known for augmenting its concerts with a giant inflatable replica of what animal?
- Tilapia is a popular variety of what?
- The 1964 Tonkin Gulf Resolution is named after a body of water located off the coast of which of these countries?
- The city of Karachi is located in what country?
- The term "banana republic" originally referred to small, politically unstable countries in what part of the world?
- Popular in India, paneer is a type of what food?
- When President Garfield was shot in 1881, who invented a type of metal detector to try and find the bullet?
- What faith's wedding ceremonies typically feature assistants known as "chuppah holders"?
- What beverage is named for the football team at the University of Florida, where it was developed?
- What Disney film features the Billboard #1 hit and Oscar-winning song "A Whole New World"?
- The plots of the 2010 romantic comedies "The Back-Up Plan" and "The Switch" both revolve around what medical procedure?
- What famously reticent Supreme Court justice hasn't asked a question from the bench since 2006?
- The 70s sitcom "Good Times" centers on a family with what last name?
- Pointe shoes, also known as "toe shoes", are commonly used in what style of dance?
- Peddled by a charismatic infomercial pitchman, the ShamWow! is primarily used for which of these tasks?
- Since 2004, the FDA has allowed the use of fly larvae, or maggots, for what medical purpose?
- When he was assassinated in Dallas Texas in in 1963, John F. Kennedy was riding in what make of car?
- The name of a type of Asian dumpling, "won ton" is Chinese for what two words?
- When translated from the French, what is the full name of the resort company known as Club Med?
- What chemical formula was mentioned 5 times by Al Gore in his Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech?
- What food legend, though born in Indiana, is more closely associated with the state of Kentucky?
- The Latin abbreviation "cf" is typically used to mean what?
- The 1938 "War of the Worlds" radio broadcast convinced listeners that what event had taken place?
- Traditionally, which of these professionals is most likely to wear a skirt made of tulle?
- What 2011 documentary follows a late night comic on a cross country tour after being fired from NBC?
- Though often billed as small-claims courts, TV shows like "Judge Joe Brown" are actually a form of what?
- Usually considered a minor injury, what is the medical term for a common bruise?
- Still popular today, C.M. Coolidge's famous paintings of dogs playing poker were originally advertisements for what?
- The Oscar-winning film "No Country for Old Men" was adapted from a novel by what author?
- Premiering in 1997, what TV series was the first one-hour drama ever produced by HBO?
- The game Uno has rules similar to what children's card game?
- Which of the following is not one of the five ingredients listed on a pint of Haagan Dazs ice cream?
- The 1974 book "Alive" documents the aftermath of a plane crash in the Andes survived by teammates in what sport?
- What race's last place finisher receives a red lantern, supposedly to help light the way home at night?
- Originally developed by NASA in the '70s, memory foam is often used to make which of these household items?
- What "Sesame Street" character is famous for having a single, oversized eyebrow?
- The cable series "American Chopper" features a father and son who specialize in what?
- Washing a dog in tomato juice is a traditional home remedy for what?
- The phrase "going against the grain" originally referred to a more difficult method of doing what?
- The 2010 documentary "4192:The Crowning of the Hit King" examines the career of what legendary athlete?
- The 1920 play "R.U.R" by the Czech writer Karel Capek is credited with introducing what technological term?
- What future "Sex and the City" actress had a small role in the 1984 Oscar-winning film "Amadeus"?
- Though they all have the same voltage, which of these alkaline batteries is the smallest in size?
- Which of the following words is spelled inCORRECTly?
- What world leader travels on an airplane nicknamed "Shepherd One"?
- Rumspringa, meaning "running around", is a freewheeling rite of passage for teens in what community?
- What Will Ferrell movie features several actors who are credited as "Background Sleestak"?
- On what TV series do the judges regularly accuse the contestants of being "pitchy?"
- Payola is a type of illegal payment typically associated with what industry?
- The musical scores of the "Charlie Brown" animated TV series notably feature what genre of music?
- What cooking term comes from the French word for "White"?
- The cry "eureka!" comes from a Greek word meaning "I have" what?
- The interrobang is a fabricated punctuation mark that combines an exclamation point with a what?
- The theme song for "The Young and Restless", "Nadia's Theme" is named for a famous female what?
- Suffered by many babies, colic is an unexplained condition characterized by long bouts of what?
- The series finale of "The Sopranos" ended with Tony engaging in what decidedly un-mob-like activity?
- The trendy Master Cleanse diet involves drinking a concoction made with all but which of these ingredients?
- Said to be invented by British officers in India in the 1800s, snooker is a form of what game?
- What was the name of the cocker spaniel featured in a famous 1952 address by Richard Nixon?
- What kitchen utensil is often found in four-sided and six-sided versions?
- The name of a popular menu item at Taco Bell, "gordita" is a Spanish word that literally means what?
- What would be the name of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young if its members' last names were replaced with their first names?
- Sampling the soul classic "Try a Little Tenderness", a 2011 song by rappers Jay-Z and Kanye West is named what?