Other Trivia

3

Besides X, Y, and Z, what three letters do not begin the name of any U.S. state?

19

What were the first and last names of the parents on the TV show Leave It to Beaver?

2

Mt. Livermore is the highest point on which local island?

2

What was the name of the London playhouse, built in 1598, where most of Shakespeare's plays were presented?

1

One of the finest Universities in England and one of the finest Universities in the USA are located in towns with the same name. Can you name these two schools?

15

The words "almost" and "soon" are examples of which parts of speech?

2

The name of the smallest citrus fruit comes to us from the Chinese language. What is it?

12

Irish legend has it that those who kiss Ireland's Blarney Stone will become skilled in what?

17

This language, spoken in Barcelona, is closely related to the French Provençal dialect. The language was banned in 1939 by Spanish dictator Franco. However, due to a surge of nationalism after Franco's death, today it is one of the two official languages

4

Can you name the five state capital cities which begin with the letter, "A"?

12

Located on Threadneedle Street, in the City of London, it was founded in 1694 and nationalized in 1944. What is it?

18

In terms of his sports success, his potential as an athlete, and his commercial endorsements, which person did Time Magazine (12/99) call the most ubiquitous (he's everywhere) athlete since Michael Jordan?

13

What type of automobile was named for those 19th century covered wagons that carried passengers from the train station to their hotel?

8

Which Japanese technology company was named after the English phrase, Service and Games?

3

What is the main food product for about half the people of the world?