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1
What were the first names of the Brothers Grimm?
Johann & Karl
Jakob & Wilhelm
Hans & Josef
Max & Martiz
2
Which style of bra made a comeback during the 1990s?
Racer Back
The Push-Up
Leisure
Sports
3
Julie Andrews won the Academy Award for best actress in what film?
Victor/Victoria
Mary Poppins
The Sound of Music
Princess Diaries
4
Pharrell's hat was auctioned to ______ for $44,000.
Trader Joe's
Arby's
The United States Forest Service
Gorin
5
What city was TOP GUN filmed in?
Ft Bragg, NC
San Antonio, TX
San Diego, CA
Los Angeles, CA
6
Which of these Broadway hits was based on Puccini's "La Boheme"?
Cats
Rent
Guys and Dolls
A Chorus Line
7
Who was featured with Beyonce on the 2007 hit "Beautiful Liar"?
Rihanna
Kelly Rowland
Selena Gomez
Shakria
8
Running from 1993 - 2011, who did the voice of Butt-Head on TVsitcom, "Beavis and Butt-Head"?
Toby Huss
Adam Welsh
Rottilio Michieli
Mike Judge
9
Which superhero appears in the 1992 movie/musical, Newsies?
Chris Hemsworth
Andrew Garfield
Christian Bale
Robert Downey, Jr.
10
Where do Pat and Tiffany live in 'Silver Linings Playbook'?
Boston
Philadelphia
New York
Long Island
11
Published monthly in the United Kingdom, Q is a famous magazine dealing in whatsubject?
Football
Film
Music
Sports
12
In which city is the crime drama TV show "Elementary" set?
Tampa
New York
Detroit
Jenkinsville
13
When Apple unveiled the iPhone 6, they announced that ____'s new album would be free on iTunes.
The Counting Crows
U2
Metallica
Foo Fighters
14
Which of these is a song from this musical OLIVER?
Another Suitcase in Hall
I'd Do anything
A Spoonful of Sugar
No Matter What
15
Birdie is the nickname of a projectile struck in which racquet sport?
Squash
Table Tennis
Badminton
Racket Ball
16
Who was the first person to appear on the coverof the Rolling Stone in 1967?
Mick Jagger
Jimi Hendrix
Eric Clapton
John Lennon
17
In which of these places would you find the lowest amount of oxygen?
Berne, Switzerland
The lowest point of Colorado
Machu Picchu
The top of the Statue of Liberty
18
What is the nickname of UNC-Charlotte’s athletic teams?
Checkers
Hornets
Panthers
49ers
19
One of the most popular sitcoms of all time, in which year did Friends premier on NBC?
1994
1997
1990
1999
20
Which movie, that feature Arnold Schwarzenegger, was the first to be released?
Twins
The Terminator
Commando
Red Sonja
21
How many children did the Taylors have on "Home Improvement"?
2
1
none
3
22
Starring Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston, what 1992 movie was Houston's acting debut?
The Preacher's Wife
Sparkle
The Bodyguard
Waiting to Exhale
23
In 'The Shawshank Redemption', why does Red say he was named "Red"?
Because he's Irish
Childhood Nickname
He used to have red hair
He killed a lot of people
24
Which company is the title sponsor of Charlottes downtown NFL stadium?
Wells Fargo
BBT
Bank of America
Marriott
25
What would begin to shake and laugh hysterically when squeezed three times in a row?
Gigapets
Polly Pockets
Tamagotchi
Tickle Me Elmo
26
Who was the Prime Minister of France at the outbreak of World War II?
Pierre Laval
Paul Reynaud
Edouard Daladier
Maurice Gamelin
27
What's Josie's nickname in 'Never Been Kissed'?
Jumbo Josie
Josie Grossy
Old Stinkface
Josie the Nosy
28
Which American singer-songwriter was "So Sick" in 2006?
Usher
Chris Brown
Ne-Yo
Justin Timberlake
29
What was the name of the first fraternity founded in the United States?
Phi Beta Kappa
Beta Theta Pi
Chi Phi
Delta Kappa Epsilon
30
What country is Led Zeppelin from?
Canada
USA
Australia
England
31
Released in 1974, what was American author Stephen King's first published novel?
The Stand
The Shining
Salem's Lot
Carrie
32
On the popular 1990s TV show Twin Peaks, who killed Laura Palmer?
Donna Hayward
Leland Palmer
Bobby Briggs
Stan Lee
33
Better known as Marilyn Monroe, where was actress Norma Jeane Mortenson bornon June 1, 1926?
Lincoln, NE
Boise, ID
Des Moines IA
Los Angeles, CA
34
Which hit show from the 1990s starred Jason Priestly, Shannon Doherty and Jennie Garth?
ER
Friends
Beverly Hills 90210
Melrose Place
35
The first nuclear power plant was located in....?
Jenkinsville, SC
Arco, Idaho
Calder Hall at Windscale, England
Obninsk, Russia
36
Ellen DeGeneres came out publicly as a lesbian in an appearance on which TV talkshow?
The Tonight Show
Dr. Phil
Oprah
Larry King Live
37
Which airline claims to have served the first hot in-flight meal?
Pan America
West Jet
Air Japan
British Airways
38
Vin Diesel voiced Groot, the beloved sidekick from '_______'.
Guardians of the Galaxy
The Lego Movi
Frozen
How to Train Your Dragon 2
39
Which of the following items was owned by the fewest U.S. homes in 1990?
Dishwasher
CD Player
Home Computer
Cordless Phone
40
Ford produces which of these car models?
Clio
911
Corolla
F-150
41
In 'The Princess Bride', Buttercup is kidnapped by Fezzik, Inigo Montoya, and _______.
Chesney
Miracle Max
Dread Pirate Roberts
Vizzini
42
What song did the Russian Police Choir perform at the 2014 Sochi Olympics Opening Ceremony?
'Can't Hold Us' by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis
'Happy' by Pharrell
'Get Lucky' by Daft Punk
'Fancy' by Iggy Azalea
43
What instrument is Kenny G best known for?
Saxophone
Clarinet
Violin
Cello
44
"You Belong With Me" was a 2009 hit for which American singer-songwriter?
Madonna
Lady Gaga
Taylor Swift
Kelly Clarkson
45
The street gang called "the Sweathogs" appeared on what TV series?
Welcome Back, Kotter
Room 222
The White Shadow
Fame
46
How old was singer and drummer Karen Carpenter of "The Carpenters" when shedied on Feb 4, 1983?
32
40
24
42
47
Adam Levine is the lead singer for which American pop rock band?
Creed
Los Lonely Boys
Maroon 5
The Killers
48
Tom Hardy stars in the fourth installment of which popular film series?
Die Hard
Lethal Weapon
Robocop
Mad Max
49
Originally a member of NSYNC, which famous pop singer played Johnny Truelove in "Alpha Dog"?
Justin Bieber
Bruno Mars
Justin Timberlake
Pharrell Williams
50
Michelle Bachelet appointed a new cabinet in May 2015. She is President of which nation?
France
Jamaica
Chile
Russia
51
In 1988, Boxer Mike Tyson became the lineal champion when he knocked outwhom after 91 seconds?
Larry Holmes
Michael Spinks
Evander Holyfield
Buster Mathis Jr
52
Which one of these Academy Awards did Gone With the Wind not win?
Best Supporting Actor
Best Sctor
Best Actress
Best Picture
53
In which of the following Bond films does actor Daniel Craig play the role of James Bond?
Die Another Day
Skyfall
Tomorrow Never Dies
The World is not Enough
54
What blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist died on May 14,2015 at the age of 89?
BB King
Albert King
Chuck Berry
Buddy Guy
55
What was the name of the hangout on the show "Saved by the Bell"?
Maibu Sands Beach Club
Malibu Warf
The Pier
Malibu Latch Club
56
Which team in the 80s developed the 46 defense and used it all the way to the Super Bowl?
NY Giants
San Francisco 49ers
Chicago Bears
Minn. Vikings
57
As of 2015, which of the following artists has sold the most singles, albums & videos?
Rick Springfield
Meat Loaf
Tom Petty
Cher
58
Which country might default on debt repayment loans due next month?
Greece
France
Spain
Italy
59
Which of the following gaming consoles was NOT released in the '90s?
PlayStation
Sega Genesis
Nintendo 64
Super Nintendo
60
Which Friends hairstyle swept the nation in 1994?
The Monica
The Rachel
The Phoebe
The Chandler
61
As of 2015, the minimum wage in the US is $7.25 per hour. What was the minimumwage in 1966?
$2.00
$1.25
$2.50
$2.25
62
When is the Mardi Gras holiday celebrated?
Day after Thanksgiving
Day before Ash Wednesday
Friday preceding Easter
Last Friday in April
63
In what state was Mayberry, the setting for the Andy Griffith Show?
TN
IN
NC
GA
64
Originally airing from 1964 to 1966, which TV sitcom featured the character of Lurch?
The Jettsons
The Griffins
The Addams Family
The Simpsons
65
The professional sports team, the Los Angeles Kings, compete in which sport?
Basketball
Football
Ice Hockey
Baseball
66
Which 1998 film do we see John McClane, played by Bruce Willis, arrive in LA on Christmas Eve?
The Last Boy Scout
Lethal Weapon
Nothing Lasts Forever
Die Hard
67
What 1993 science fiction adventure film was based on a book by Michael Crichton?
Shawshank Redemption
American Beauty
Jurassic Park
Pulp Fiction
68
On which Beatle's album would you find the hit song "Michelle"?
Revolver
Rubber Soul
The White Album
Sgt. Pepper
69
What is Marge Simpson's maiden name?
Thompson
Kittridge
Franklin
Bouvier
70
Which of the following actors was the first to win the Best Actor Academy Award?
James Stewart
James Cagney
Gary Cooper
Spencer Tracy
71
Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins and Scott Glenn all play a role in this movie.
Red Dragon
Silence of the Lambs
Manhunter
Hannibal Rising
72
Alfred Hitchcock was known for making cameos in his own films. In how many did he appear?
20
15
39
10
73
Scheduled the first week of April each year, where is the U.S. Masters golftournament held?
Oakmont
Southampton
Augusta
Waco
74
What kind of tool do you see here?
Sledgehammer
Geologist's Hammer
Claw Hammer
Ball-peen Hammer
75
Which protein gives muscle its red color?
Myoglobin
Insulin
Haemoglobin
Glucagon
76
Credited with creating the super computer, who is known as "The Father of Super Computing"?
Ken Thompson
Charles Babbage
Seymour R. Cray
Konrad Zuse
77
Which artist had the most number one hit songs during the nineties?
Madonna
Janet Jackson
Mariah Carey
Whitney Houston
78
Which Academy Award winning actress launched the Bentonville Film Festival in May of 2015?
Keera Knightly
Nicole Kidman
Geena Davis
Julianne Moore
79
Where would you find the "Darling River"?
America
Germany
Australia
Brazil
80
Approximately, what is the speed of sound?
967 mph
1067 mph
867 mph
767 mph
81
Bruno Mars and ______ rocked MetLife Stadium in New Jersey during the Super Bowl Halftime Show.
Katy Perry
Tom Petty
Paul McCartney
The Red Hot Chili Peppers
82
What TV show was the first ever to be watched by over 50 million homes in the United States?
Part VII of Roots 1977
MASH final episode 1983
Dallas - 1980 Who shot JR?
Super Bowl XX 1986
83
What was the name of the high school on Boy Meets World?
Benjamin Franklin High School
Liberty Bell High School
John Adams High School
John Quincy High School
84
History of Religion - Which occurred the earliest?
Hinduism
Zoroastrianism
Scientology
Buddhism
85
How many siblings does Leonard have on "The Big Band Theory"?
2
4
0
1
86
Which of the following Shakespearean characters was married to Desdemona?
Hamlet
Romeo
Othello
Macbeth
87
The longest bone in the body is the femur. What is the second longest bone in the human body?
Humerus
Ulna
Fibula
Tibia
88
Which planet in our solar system takes 164 earth years to orbit the Sun?
Jupiter
Neptune
Uranus
Saturn
89
How many residents are in the Charlotte Uptown vicinity?
15,000
75,000
100,000
7,000
90
Who plays Jake La Motta's brother, Joey, in 'Raging Bull'?
Joe Pesci
Martin Scorsese
Harvey Keitel
Kevin Spacey
91
What was Rachel's last name on the hit show "Friends"?
Gellar
Bing
Green
Buffay
92
Famous for "Hit the Road Jack," who was left seriously disfigured after a1952 car crash?
Percy Mayfield
Huey Smith
Ritchie Valens
Bobby Darin
93
Trumpeter, Whooper, and Mute are species of which type of bird?
Duck
Swan
Ostrich
Penguin
94
On the show "Breaking Bad," what subject did Walter White teach?
Biology
English
Chemistry
Math
95
_______ mispronounced Idina Menzel's name while introducing her at the 2014 Oscars.
John Travolta
Tom Cruise
Morgan Freeman
Russell Crowe
96
Which film released in 1997 was, at the time, the most expensive film ever made?
Titanic
Alien Resurrection
Air Force One
Amistad
97
In what year was the hamburger fast food restaurant McDonald's founded?
1970
1960
1950
1940
98
Known for large deposits of petrified wood, which state would you find the "Petrified Forest"?
Colorado
Arizona
Montana
California
99
Which nation officially banned Facebook in May of 2015?
Austria
Switzerland
Nauru
France
100
Which of these cities is located on the "White Nile"?
Kiev
Juba
Papeete
Olso
101
What is the name of the character that Tom Selleck plays on the TV show "Blue Bloods"?
Jack Reagan
Frank Reagan
Henry Reagan
Danny Reagan
102
Harry Shearer announced he was leaving what long running TV show in May of 2015?
Big Bang Theory
The Walking Dead
Family Guy
The Simpsons
103
Clint Eastwood gave us the immortal line, "Go ahead... make my day", in what film?
Tightrope
Dirty Harry
Magnum Force
Suden Impact
104
Who played the guitar on Elvis Presley's recording of the song "Guitar Man"?
Chet Atkins
Jerry Reed
Roy Clark
Elvis Presley
105
Which nation was stripped of its 4x100 men's relay 2012 Olympic Silver Medals in May of 2015?
USA
France
Jamaica
GB
106
Jimmy Fallon replaced _____ as the host of 'The Tonight Show'.
David Letterman
Jimmy Kimmel
Conan O'Brien
Jay Leno
107
A Red Dwarf is a type of...?
Star
Bear
Planet
Dog
108
Who is quoted as saying to his wife, "Honey, I forgot to duck"?
Ronald Reagan
John F. Kennedy
Mike Tyson
Mohammad Ali
109
On the crime drama TV show "Criminal Minds," which character's wife was shot andkilled?
Reid
Hotchner
Morgan
Rossi
110
Kim Kardashian wanted to 'Break the Internet' with her overexposed cover on '_______' magazine.
Playboy
Rolling Stone
Paper
Interview
111
Which well-known American actor played Smitty, on the Cosby Show in the late 1980s?
John Belushi
Adam Sandler
Chevy Chase
Dan Aykroyd
112
Located on the Caledon River, "Maseru" is the capital of which nation?
Lesotho
Ecuador
Bahrain
Mali
113
Which '80s music star makes a cameo appearance at the end of 'The Wedding Singer'?
Billy Idol
David Lee Roth
Cyndi Lauper
Boy George
114
Char. is the only major city in the US served by 2 nuclear power plants. Name of one of them?
Oyster Creek
McGuire
Cooper
VC Summer
115
Which doubled named singer had a 2012 chart hit with the song "Home"?
Peter Peters
Phillip Phillips
Tommy Toms
David Davids
116
Daniel Day-Lewis did NOT win a Best Actor Oscar for which film?
There Will Be Blood
Gangs of New York
Lincoln
My Left Foot
117
Which one of these films won the Best Picture Oscar BEFORE the others?
Dances with Wolves
Platoon
Titanic
Gladiator
118
Making its debut in 1965, what board game features a character named "Cavity Sam"?
Rock 'em Sock 'em
Splat
Monopoly
Operation
119
Where would you find the Amami Islands?
Philippines
Indonesia
Japan
Malaysia
120
What style of shirt did the Grunge movement make popular during the 1990s?
Rugby
Polo
Tuxedo
Flannel
121
World's first national vote on same-sex marriages occurred on May 23, 2015. In which country?
Scotland
Ireland
Wales
England