General Knowledge #4
Written by Daniel Rackley
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Sometimes you don't know what you need to know until you realize that you don't know it. Sounds funny, but truth be told, you might be called on to remember some random fact at any time. Take this quiz and see how many of these random facts you might know!
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Question 1
This sitcom was a popular television comedy in the 1950s. The lead character was a woman who used physical comedy and later became the first woman to run a major television studio.
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AAmos 'n' Andy
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BI Love Lucy
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CDennis the Menace
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DThe Twilight Zone
I Love Lucy
'I Love Lucy' ran from 1951 to 1957. It was the first scripted TV show to be shot in front of a live studio audience. It has been voted greatest TV show of all time in a survey by ABC News.
Question 2
This actor's father had television roles and starred in more than 150 films. His brother, Beau, is also a famous actor. Can you name him?
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AClint Eastwood
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BQuentin Tarantino
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CMatt Damon
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DJeff Bridges
Jeff Bridges
Jeff Bridges has a number of high-profile film roles, including in the first 'King Kong' remake in 1976 and in the 1982 science-fiction film 'Tron'. He has won an Oscar and numerous other competitive awards.
Question 3
Which historical figure is in this picture?
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AChristopher Marlowe
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BThomas Middleton
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CEuripides
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DWilliam Shakespeare
William Shakespeare
Known as the "Bard of Avon", William Shakespeare is widely regarded as one of the greatest playwrights of all time. With such works as 'Romeo and Juliet', 'Hamlet', and 'Macbeth', Shakespeare has influenced nearly every English-speaking writer that has come after him.
Question 4
Can you name this pictured historical figure?
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ANelson Mandela
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BMorgan Freeman
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CMartin Luther King, Jr.
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DMohandas Gandhi
Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela was a revolutionary anti-apartheid activist and politician during the late 20th century. After some of his revolutionary actions, he was sentenced to life imprisonment. After serving 27 years of his sentence, President F. W. de Klerk released him in 1990 and he went on to become South Africa's first black president.
Question 5
Which historical figure is in this pictured?
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AEdgar Allan Poe
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BRichard Nixon
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CJimmy Carter
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DRonald Reagan
Richard Nixon
Richard Nixon was elected the 37th president of the United States for two terms but resigned in his second term under threat of impeachment.
Question 6
Who is this pictured famous historical figure?
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AJohn F. Kennedy
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BBill Clinton
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CFranklin D. Roosevelt
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DRonald Reagan
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected to be the 32nd president of the United States and he helped lead the country through the first part of World War II. During his time as POTUS, he also helped bring the country out of the Great Depression with his New Deal policies. He was elected for 4 terms as president before term limits for the office were instituted.
Question 7
On what American television show did the Beatles famously appear in 1964 with approximately 73 million viewers?
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AThe Dean Martin Show
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BThe Lawrence Welk Show
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CThe Ed Sullivan Show
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DLaugh-In
The Ed Sullivan Show
Ed Sullivan happened to pass by the Beatles being greeted by their fans at Heathrow airport in London and acting on a gut feeling, asked the Beatles to appear on one show at top dollar. Their manager asked for three shows at bottom dollar with top billing, just for the exposure. They never appeared again after the first show however, as their career skyrocketed and they no longer needed the publicity.
Question 8
Her famous father, Robert, debuted her on television, and she went on to be an actor herself with a well-known magical nose twitch. Name her.
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ALucille Ball
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BElizabeth Taylor
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CMarilyn Monroe
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DElizabeth Montgomery
Elizabeth Montgomery
Elizabeth Montgomery began her performing career during the 1950s on her father's television program, ';Robert Montgomery Presents'. Her five-decade career also was marked by her dedicated activism and charitable work.
Question 9
Which famous historical figure is in this picture?
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AMalcolm X
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BMartin Luther King, Jr.
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CMichael Jordan
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DLouis Farrakhan
Malcolm X
Malcolm X was born with the name Malcolm Little in 1925 but changed his name when he joined the Nation of Islam. During his time there, he was a civil rights activist who strongly advocated for the rights of blacks. In 1965 he was assassinated in Manhattan, New York.
Question 10
What device do you light when you need an open flame and/or heat for a science experiment?
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AJensen burner
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BHenson burner
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CBurton burner
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DBunsen burner
Bunsen burner
The Bunsen burner was named after Robert Bunsen, who helped bring it into common use. The stand is attached to a hose which releases a natural gas; then a spark is released to ignite a continuous flame.
Question 11
This country is the location of the legendary land of Transylvania and home to over 600,000 nomadic Roma Gypsies.
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AGreece
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BRomania
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CSerbia
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DCroatia
Romania
Romania is home to Dracula's homeland as well as up to 2 million ethnic Roma people. It also is the endpoint for the Danube River in Europe.
Question 12
Air conditioning. Cruise control. Power locks, windows and doors. In 1964, this pictured car carried more features than the average 2000s jalopy. By 2018, it also carried just as much rust.
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AMercury Grand Marquis
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BLincoln Continental
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CImperial LeBaron
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DCadillac Coupe de Ville
Cadillac Coupe de Ville
Placed for sale in early 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina, this is a 1964 Cadillac Coupe de Ville. In 2006, this model was officially renamed the Cadillac DTS.
Question 13
What well-known television show is this savory car from?
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ASpongeBob SquarePants
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BAdventure Time
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CAnimaniacs
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DThe Fairly OddParents
SpongeBob SquarePants
Known as the Patty Wagon, this delicious-looking car first made its appearance in <i>The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie</i>. It's shaped like a Krabby Patty, and is said to have been used for promotional reasons by the Krusty Krab.
Question 14
In 1966, this galaxy-hopping space exploration television show debuted. The saga boldly went where no show had gone before. What is the name of this space opera?
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AStar Trek
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BThe Twilight Zone
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CMy Favorite Martian
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DLost in Space
Star Trek
Star Trek was created by Gene Roddenberry and originally aired on NBC. It was a Space Western and dealt mostly with peaceful exploration as opposed to war and violence.
Question 15
Known as the R Type Continental, this 1952 vehicle was created by:
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AJaguar
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BBentley
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CMG
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DAston Martin
Bentley
The Bentley R Type Continental was the fastest four-seater in production at that time.
Question 16
Which famous historical figure is pictured here?
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AFlorence Nightingale
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BEleanor Roosevelt
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CRosa Parks
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DMarie Curie
Eleanor Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt was the wife of president Franklin D. Roosevelt, and was thus the longest-serving First Lady in US history. She was also the US delegate to the United Nations after her husband's death, and was called the "First Lady of the World" by President Harry S. Truman.
Question 17
Which of these is NOT part of the circulatory system?
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AHeart
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BAorta
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CLungs
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DArteries
Lungs
The circulatory system, also called the vascular/cardiovascular system, consists of parts such as veins, arteries, and the heart. Its main purpose is to circulate blood throughout the body, providing oxygen and nutrients.
Question 18
This ill-fated division of Ford briefly overlapped Mercury in price during its short run from 1957 - 1960.
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AEdsel
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BLincoln
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CCougar
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DZephyr
Edsel
The Edsels were built on Mercury chassis.
Question 19
If you're thinking green, you may want to move here. As of 2014, what state, also known as the Empire State, had the lowest CO2 emissions per capita, nearly 50% below the national average?
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AFlorida
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BNew York
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CNew Jersey
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DWyoming
New York
New York residents average just 8.61 metric tons of yearly CO2 emissions per capita. Wyomingans, on the other hand, are killing the planet by releasing 111.55 metric tons of CO2 per person.
Question 20
The 1954 New Yorker was produced by which company?
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AChrysler
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BFord
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CChevrolet
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DOldsmobile
Chrysler
This New Yorker was the last of its kind; the car was re-designed in 1955.
Question 21
Surprisingly, this is one of only two European cities among the 25 largest by metropolitan area. It may also be one of the coldest, with an average low of 14° F in February.
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ABerlin
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BParis
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CLondon
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DMoscow
Moscow
The Russian capital of Moscow is home to over 20 million people when combining the city itself with surrounding areas.
Question 22
Who was the first baseball player to hit more than 40 home runs in a season?
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AHome Run Baker
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BLou Gehrig
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CNap Lajoie
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DBabe Ruth
Babe Ruth
Of the players that have logged seasons where they hit forty or more home runs in one season, Babe Ruth was the first.
Question 23
Which historical figure is pictured here?
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AThomas Edison
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BAlbert Einstein
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CNikola Tesla
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DDwight Eisenhower
Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison was one of the greatest and most prolific inventors of all time. During his years, he acquired 1,093 patents in his name and invented the phonograph, the light bulb, the movie camera, and many, many more.
Question 24
Built during a major automotive production uptick in the United States, this vehicle is the:
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A1956 Dodge Coronet
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B1954 Buick Skylark
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C1953 Cadillac Corvette
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D1956 Chrysler New Yorker
1954 Buick Skylark
This first-gen Buick Skylark was produced for just 2 years from 1953 - 1954.
Question 25
This Super Bowl-winning franchise plays in a city known as "The Crescent City."
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AMiami Dolphins
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BNew Orleans Saints
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CTampa Bay Buccaneers
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DBaltimore Ravens
New Orleans Saints
"The Crescent City" moniker refers to New Orleans' position on the Mississippi River.
Question 26
Which of these is NOT an era in which dinosaurs lived?
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AJurassic Period
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BCretaceous Period
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CTriassic Period
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DStone Age
Stone Age
The Stone Age is a prehistoric era in which humans lived. Despite depictions like "The Flintstones," paleontologists generally agree that humans and dinosaurs never coexisted.
Question 27
What television star was in the main event of the first Wrestlemania?
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AAndy Kaufman
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BMr. T
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CDavid Hasselhoff
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DDon Knotts
Mr. T
The night before appearing in the main event of the first Wrestlemania with Hulk Hogan, he and Mr. T appeared as hosts of Saturday Night Live!
Question 28
This 1964-only model boasted the most power of any American vehicle of the time, with a massive 6.8 Liter Wedge V8 cranking 360 horsepower.
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AChrysler 300K
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BFord Thunderbird
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CCadillac Series 70
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DImperial LeBaron
Chrysler 300K
The Chrysler 300K was the second-to-last of the "letter series", which ran from 1955-1965 and from A-L. The K was the best-selling letter of the series with more than 3,000 coupes and 600 convertibles sold.
Question 29
Produced from 1958-1963, this model was the fastest road-legal production car in the world from 1960-1963. Good luck getting your hands on one - only 75 were built.
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AIso Grifo GL 365
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BAston Martin DB4 GT
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CMercedes Benz 300 SL
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DBentley Super 8
Aston Martin DB4 GT
The Aston Martin DB4 GT was capable of hitting 152 mph and could go from 0-60 in 6.1 seconds.
Question 30
Another iconic economy car, this British beauty sold over 5 million examples between its 1959 introduction and 2000, when the last model rolled off the line before the marque was purchased by BMW.
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APeel P50
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BMini
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CMorris Minor
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DAustin-Healey Sprite
Mini
The Mini was voted the second-most influential car of all time in 1999 by the Global Automotive Elections Foundation. In 2000, Mini made its final two-door, the last of a 5,387,862-car run.
Question 31
What is the term for the naming system used for living species, like plants and animals?
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ABinary coding
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BBinomial nomenclature
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CDouble naming
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DTwo-party system
Binomial nomenclature
Carl Linnaeus is formally credited with coining this naming system in his 1753 work, "Species Plantarum." The two names refer to a living thing's genus and species, respectively. "Homo sapiens" is one example.
Question 32
This city on the River Liffey was originally founded as a Viking settlement, although today it may be more known for its citizens' drinking abilities.
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ALondon
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BOslo
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CDublin
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DStockholm
Dublin
The Guinness Brewery is one of the largest employers and top tourist attractions in Dublin.
Question 33
Barry Larkin played which position during his Major League Baseball career?
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ACatcher
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BShortstop
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CCenter field
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DFirst base
Shortstop
Larkin played for the Cincinnati Reds from 1986-2004.
Question 34
This 1000-year-old city on a fjord is consistently ranked as one of the most expensive in the world. It was also known as Kristiania until 1925 and is the capital of Norway.
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AReykjavik
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BStockholm
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CHelsinki
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DOslo
Oslo
Oslo, Norway was known as Christiania or Kristiania from 1624 - 1925.
Question 35
Which state in the United States has the longest coastline?
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AAlaska
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BFlorida
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CTexas
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DMaine
Alaska
Alaska is a huge state and it is pretty much entirely on its own peninsula, so by essentially any measure it has the longest coastline. One estimate has it at 6,640 miles.
Question 36
What is the term for something bearlike or related to bears?
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ALupine
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BCanine
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CUrsine
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DMurine
Ursine
The Latin word "ursus" means "bear." In zoology, bears fall into the Ursidae family.
Question 37
Marie Curie was considered a pioneer in what area of study?
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AGenetics
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BEvolution
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CMolecular biology
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DRadioactivity
Radioactivity
Curie has the distinction of being not only the first woman ever to win a Nobel Prize, but also the first (and only, as of 2018) woman to win the award twice.
Question 38
Nicknamed "The Splendid Splinter", which Hall of Fame baseball player interrupted his career twice to serve in World War II and the Korean War?
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ATed Williams
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BYogi Berra
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CSteve Garvey
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DMickey Mantle
Ted Williams
Ted Williams, "The Splendid Splinter", interrupted his career twice to serve as a naval aviator in World War Two and the Korean War.
Question 39
Which band released the album "Blood Sugar Sex Magik"?
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ANine Inch Nails
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BRed Hot Chili Peppers
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CJane's Addiction
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DSublime
Red Hot Chili Peppers
"Blood Sugar Sex Magik" was the Red Hot Chili Peppers' sixth studio album.
Question 40
In a Major League Baseball game, what is the distance between each base?
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A90 feet
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B75 feet
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C65 feet
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D120 feet
90 feet
The distance between bases in a Major League Baseball stadium is ninety feet.
Question 41
This city is second-largest in Japan, seated at the mouth of the Yodo River.
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AIncheon
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BHiroshima
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COsaka
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DNagasaki
Osaka
Osaka is the largest city in the Keihanshin metropolitan region of Japan, with nearly 20 million inhabitants.
Question 42
Now it gets tougher. This might be the only city on the list less than 20 miles away from a nuclear power it is technically at war with.
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APyongyang
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BMoscow
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CSeoul
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DBeijing
Seoul
Seoul's 25 million plus residents live perilously close to the military dictatorship of North Korea.
Question 43
Which actress's breakthrough roles were in the Disney Channel films 'Camp Rock' and its cleverly titled sequel 'Camp Rock 2'?
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AIggy Azalea
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BAriana Grande
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CMiley Cyrus
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DDemi Lovato
Demi Lovato
Just like fellow Disney Channel alum Selena Gomez, Lovato appeared on 'Barney and Friends' before getting her big break with The Mouse. She's since released a half-dozen top five pop albums and released two documentaries about her struggles with addiction and bipolar disorder.
Question 44
From which album by the Spice Girls is the song "Spice Up Your Life"?
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AForever
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BSpice Girls
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CSpiceworld
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DSpice
Spiceworld
"Spice Up Your Life" is a song off of "Spice World", the second studio album by the Spice Girls.
Question 45
Among the most valuable automobiles ever produced, these V12 monsters were meant for both road and track. Only 970 were produced between 1964-1968.
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ALamborghini Miura
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BAlfa Romeo 33 Stradale
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CMaserati Quattroporte
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DFerrari 275
Ferrari 275
The Ferrari 275 is considered one of the top sports cars of all time, capable of reaching up to 166 mph. In 2018 a 1965 model was sold at auction for more than 2 million euro.
Question 46
In Super Bowl XXIV, this team beat the Denver Broncos by a Super Bowl-record 45 points.
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ASeattle Seahawks
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BSan Francisco 49ers
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CGreen Bay Packers
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DDallas Cowboys
San Francisco 49ers
The 49ers beat the Broncos 55-10 in Super Bowl XXIV.
Question 47
Which artist released the album "Ropin' the Wind" in 1991?
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ATravis Tritt
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BChris LeDoux
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CGarth Brooks
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DGeorge Straight
Garth Brooks
Released in 1991, "Ropin' the Wind" was the third studio album by country artist Garth Brooks. This album is notable for the songs "Shameless" and "Rodeo".
Question 48
Singer, songwriter, and television personality, Katy Perry, has made her mark in the entertainment industry. However, she changed her name early on because it was too close to another well-known celebrity. What was her name before she was Katy Perry?
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AKaty Winslet
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BKaty Hudson
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CKaty Couric
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DKaty Garner
Katy Hudson
This California girl changed her name to Katy Perry in an effort to avoid confusion with the already-successful Kate Hudson.
Question 49
Pitcher Sandy Koufax was how old when he retired from baseball?
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A30
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B40
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C35
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D25
30
Koufax retired at the age of 30 in 1966 after 12 seasons with the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers. Arthritis in his left elbow ended his career prematurely, but he is still considered one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history.
Question 50
What television network originally aired the TV show "ALF"?
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ACBS
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BNBC
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CHBO
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DABC
NBC
The TV series "ALF", which centered around an alien that crash-landed onto Earth, spent its four-season network run on NBC.
Question 51
Besides the platypus, which of the following is another egg-laying mammal?
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ACivet
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BEmu
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CEchidna
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DDolphin
Echidna
Echidnas and platypuses are characterized as monotremes, one of the three main groups of mammals. The entire monotreme group consists solely of the duck-billed platypus and four species of echidna.
Question 52
This northern capital is closest among all US capitals in proximity to Canada - it actually borders Canada - and is larger in area than the entire state of Delaware.
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ASt. Paul, MN
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BOlympia, WA
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CJuneau, AK
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DBismarck, ND
Juneau, AK
The municipal borders of Juneau actually border British Columbia.
Question 53
Which of the following baseball players holds the record for being caught stealing base the greatest number of times?
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ALou Brock
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BRickey Henderson
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CTy Cobb
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DMinnie Minoso
Rickey Henderson
Ricky Henderson was caught attempting to steal a record 355 times, the most of anyone in Major League Baseball history.
Question 54
Which NFL coach is the only individual to have been inducted into both the College Football Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame?
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AVince Lombardi
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BSid Gillman
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CBill Belichick
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DJon Gruden
Sid Gillman
Sid Gillman was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1989. He got into the Pro Football Hall of Fame back in 1983.
Question 55
In which Super Bowl did the Chiefs make their first appearance?
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ASuper Bowl IV
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BSuper Bowl LIV
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CSuper Bowl I
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DSuper Bowl XIX
Super Bowl I
The Kansas City Chiefs were the first AFL team to appear in the first Super Bowl. They lost 35-10 against the Green Bay Packers, but came back in Super Bowl IV to win 23-7 over the Minnesota Vikings.
Question 56
Which Super Bowl was a dark spot for the 49ers, not only because they lost, but also because the game was suspended for 34 minutes due to a power outage?
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ASuper Bowl XXIV
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BSuper Bowl XLVII
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CSuper Bowl XXIX
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DSuper Bowl XVI
Super Bowl XLVII
During Super Bowl XLVII, the Superdome experienced a power outage that caused many of the lights to go out during the third quarter. After a 34 minute delay, power was restored, but the 49ers ultimately lost 34-31 to the Ravens.
Question 57
Which hip hop artist brought us the family-friendly dance floor classic "Bust A Move" in 1989?
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ATone Loc
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BYoung M.C.
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CChuck D
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DMC Hammer
Young M.C.
1989 was quite a year for Young M.C. In addition to releasing his Grammy-winning smash single “Bust a Move," he also wrote two more massive hits that year: Tone Loc's "Wild Thing" and its follow up release "Funky Cold Medina." Although none of Young M.C.'s subsequent efforts have come close to the heights of his debut year, at least he's got a sense of humor about it: his post-1989 albums include "Return of the 1 Hit Wonder" (1997), "Ain't Goin' Out Like That" (2000) and "Relentless" (2009).
Question 58
Simple Plan's 2003 hit song "Addicted" came from which ever-popular rock album?
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ANo Pads, No Helmets...Just Balls
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BStill Not Getting Any...
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CGet Your Heart On!
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DTaking One For The Team
No Pads, No Helmets...Just Balls
The Canadian rock band absolutely blew up with the release of their album titled <i>No Pads, No Helmets...Just Balls</i> containing the hit jam "Addicted". I mean, c'mon - You're definitely singing it in your head right now!
Question 59
In 1982, Bruce Springsteen released an album named after which state?
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ACalifornia
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BNebraska
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CIllinois
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DMississippi
Nebraska
1982 saw the release of the Bruce Springsteen album "Nebraska". The album is noted for containing demo versions of songs that Springsteen had intended to record with the 'E Street Band', but decided to release the demo versions as their own album.
Question 60
What movie won the Academy Award for Best Picture at the 53rd Academy Awards?
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ARaging Bull
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BThe Elephant Man
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COrdinary People
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DCoal Miner's Daughter
Ordinary People
"Ordinary People" took home the Oscar for Best Picture at the 53rd Academy Awards.
Question 61
In 1973 John Lennon released which album whose cover introduced his idea of the conceptual country of Nutopia?
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AMind Games
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BImagine
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CWalls and Bridges
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DWedding Album
Mind Games
1973 saw the release of the John Lennon album "Mind Games". The album was noted for having a track called 'The Nutopian National Anthem', which was simply a four-second period of silence.
Question 62
Metallica released which of the following albums in 2003?
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A...And Justice for All
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BSt. Anger
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CReload
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DLoad
St. Anger
Heavy metal group Metallica released 'St. Anger' on June 5, 2003.
Question 63
This port city was the first Confederate capital to fall to Union troops in February 1862. It was also the site of the Civil War's last major military engagement in December 1864.
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ABaton Rouge, LA
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BFrankfort, KY
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CNashville, TN
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DColumbia, SC
Nashville, TN
Nashville, TN was held by Union troops for the vast majority of the Civil War.
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Please disregard the report on dear jelly beans it was a technical eror???????
It's ? OK????
I found out I knew more than I thought I knew.
It was fun but challenging
Had a good variety of questions, entertaining!
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I like it very much
@ruadhAnyone with a high IQ would know these answers regardless of the topic.
I appreciate the broadness of the questions.
Fun quiz except when I touch the answer and your site refresh or gives more info it marks the answer incorrect.
I hit mini came back incorrect. The questions are bad enough im not a sports fan or classic car buff. These questions are getting worse and very biased. Not fair to those of us who actually have an IQ.
I found it ok at first then it went out of the USA and I don't know alote about other countries.
Where's the logic? This is a memory/trivia test and not an intelligence quotient test. The IQ of the individuals that called this an IQ test is somewhere around moronic.
To many sports and car Questions
Well that was dumb. At least I can guess the IQ of who made that test!
@Fuzzyd65 it's was ok though
This quiz is a trivia quiz not based on iq
This quiz isn't about I.Q. It's about trivia. Big difference
Too long
It was a man's type quiz!