18 questions
Which fast food chain lost more than $29 million after their hamburgers were linked to deadly bacterial outbreaks in 1993?
Jack In the Box
Chi-Chis
Red Barn
Chipotle
In 1996 the US Treasury Dept. introduced new counterfeit-proof paper money. What denomination of paper money was the first minted?
$5
$10
$50
$100
Called the world's most successful board game, it was unveiled in 1935, has sold more than 200 million copies in 26 languages. What is it?
Battleship
Monopoly
Scrabble
Yahtzee
Clue
In which of these fields is a Nobel Prize NOT given?
Physiology
Mathematics
Chemistry
Literature
What's the meaning of Julius Caesars's 3-word announcement to the Roman senate: "Veni, Vidi, Vici"?
Seize the day
Either with shield or on shield.
I am not led, I lead.
I came, I saw, I conquered
If you suffer from neophobia, then what are you afraid of?
Light
Change
The future
Your birthday
What is the most common color used in M&M candies?
Brown
Blue
Red
Yellow
In 1829, British statesman Sir Robert Peel established some organization in London, and ever since, British law enforcement have been identified by his nickname. What is it?
Trainers
Bobbies
Blokes
Poms
For how long has paper money been around?
Since 1802
Since 1734
Since 1690
Since 1623
What is the world's oldest organized college sport?
Polo
Javelin-throwing
Wrestling
Rowing
What is the main food product for about half the people of the world?
Oranges
Chicken
Potato
Rice
Besides United States of America, the words E Pluribus Unum are found on every U.S. coin.
What does it mean?
In God We Trust
Minted
Liberty
Pursuit of Happiness
Today you can buy this item at the Dollar Store, but when Hungarian Laszlo Biro invented it in 1938, it was a revolutionary advance in the field of communication.
What is it?
Computer paper
Erasers
Ballpoint pen
Digital watch
What is the traditional gift for a 25th wedding anniversary?
A household appliance
Gold
Glassware
Silver
Which two letters have the highest point value in the game of Scrabble?
V
Q
X
W
Z
According to a study out of Bangkok, one in every four Thai men have more than one what?
Job
Wife
House
Son
What is the outermost color in a rainbow?
Red
Yellow
Purple
White
This versatile plant is used for producing paints, varnishes, soap, paper, and rope, but is illegal to grow in many countries of the world. What is the four-letter name for this kind of plant?
Aloe
Prickly pear
Hemp
Yellow Iris