19wordsThe word "joke" entered the English language in what year? 1670, 1770, or 1870?Show AnswerShare
9scienceCan you name four materials, considered almost as valuable as gems, and frequently used as jewelry, that come from plants and animals?Show AnswerShare
11current eventsIt happened first in 1893 in New Zealand, later in 1918 in Britain, 1920 in the United States, and only 1971 in Switzerland. What was it?Show AnswerShare
13geographyThis mountain, 11,000 feet above sea level, is snow-capped most of the year, and is the highest active volcano in Europe. What is its name?Show AnswerShare
9sportsSince the first world cup of soccer in 1930, which two European teams have been in the final game most frequently?Show AnswerShare
13artsWhat innovative, sometimes controversial French sculptor in 1904 unveiled a bronze work of a contemplative male, that he called Le Penseur ?Show AnswerShare
17sportsAt the end of regulation season (2001 season), what three NFL teams had the best records, most wins, best percentages?Show AnswerShare
6entertainmentName the person who starred in the title role in each of these films from the 1970's: a. 1972 - Lady Sings the Blues b. 1973 - The Exorcist c. 1978 - The Buddy Holly StoryShow AnswerShare
13entertainmentName the film for which each of these people won their only Oscars as Best Actor or Actress: a. 1989 - Daniel Day-Lewis: b. 1987 - Cher c. 1969 - John WayneShow AnswerShare
13historyWhich of the following civilizations extended furthest north? Aztecs, Mayans, or Incas?Show AnswerShare
10historyEdward Teach, an Englishman who turned to an extremely savage form of piracy, was better known by what colorful name?Show AnswerShare
14geographyIn the world's largest tobacco-producing and tobacco-consuming nation, a public no-smoking law in its capital city was just announced. Which country?Show AnswerShare