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