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Kate Winslet received her first Academy Award for her role in this movie.
- ATitanic
- BEternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
- CThe Reader
- DSense and Sensibility
Answer: The Reader - 552.
Conditions during this epoch remained much the same as during the Paleocene.
- AOligocene
- BMiocene
- CEocene
- DPaleocene
Answer: Eocene - 553.
What is true about President Bill Clintons official portrait?
- AIt is the first official Presidential portrait that had to be redone because of mistakes.
- BHe is portrayed as being right-handed instead of left-handed.
- CIt is the first official Presidential portrait not painted by an American citizen.
- DIt is the first official Presidential portrait painted by an African-American.
Answer: It is the first official Presidential portrait painted by an African-American. - 554.
Which word refers to a specialized type of building in a garden that is used for the growing of citrus trees?
- AOrangery
- BOrange-greenhouse
- COrange garden
- DOrangeton
Answer: Orangery - 555.
In what 1960s ABC series do the characters attack, harass and wreak havoc on Field Marshal Rommels vaunted Afrika Korps?
- AThe Rat Patrol
- BGunsmoke
- CThe Mod Squad
- DM.A.S.H
Answer: The Rat Patrol - 556.
What step in cellular respiration forms ATP?
- AOxidative Phosphorylation
- BPyruvate Oxidation
- CCalvin Cycle
- DGlycolysis
Answer: Oxidative Phosphorylation - 557.
The Peregrine Falcon, one of Americas most spectacular flyers, was almost driven to extinction during the 1950s and 1960s. Which of these human activities caused this?
- AUsage of certain pesticides
- BDeforestation
- CActive hunting
- DExtermination of the species it feeds on
Answer: Usage of certain pesticides - 558.
When cannibals ate a missionary, they got a ___________.
- Awhole lotta nuttin
- Bmouthful of bones
- Ctaste of religion
- Dloving feeling
Answer: taste of religion - 559.
What type of animal was Harambe, who was shot after a child fell into it's enclosure at the Cincinnati Zoo?
- ACrocodile
- BGorilla
- CPanda
- DTiger
Answer: Gorilla - 560.
Jethro Bodine was a character from which of these shows?
- AThe Beverly Hillbillies
- BJohnny Quest
- CThe Life of Riley
- DMannix
Answer: The Beverly Hillbillies - 561.
Who played Vivian in the romantic comedy movie Pretty Woman?
- AElinor Donahue
- BJulia Roberts
- CJulian Clarey
- DJulie Andrews
Answer: Julia Roberts - 562.
He was the first African-American pitcher in Major League Baseball.
- AJoe Black
- BDon Newcombe
- CDan Bankhead
- DLarry Doby
Answer: Dan Bankhead - 563.
This is the reason why Maori women tattoo their faces.
- ATo indicate their social status
- BTo be more attractive to men
- CTo prevent the access of sunlight to their faces
- DTo conceal age wrinkles
Answer: To conceal age wrinkles - 564.
In ancient times, which stone was believed to protect from drunkenness?
- Aruby
- Bamethyst
- Conyx
- Demerald
Answer: amethyst - 565.
What is the heaviest confirmed noble gas?
- AXenon
- BKrypton
- CRadon
- DArgon
Answer: Radon - 566.
No, I'm all man. I even fought in WWII. Of course, I was wearing women's undergarments under my uniform. (1994)
- AWhat's Eating Gilbert Grape
- BEd Wood
- CDeathwatch
- DDonnie Brasco
Answer: Ed Wood - 567.
Water's high heat capacity allows it to
- Achange density significantly as its temperature changes
- Bcause the ocean's surface temperature to fluctuate rapidly as the seasons change
- Cconduct sound efficiently without significant loss of velocity as the sound waves travel long distances
- Dgain and lose large amounts of heat without significantly changing the temperature of the water
Answer: gain and lose large amounts of heat without significantly changing the temperature of the water - 568.
A man builds a house with four square sides, and each side faces south. A bear walks by. What color is the bear?
- AGrey
- BBrown
- CWhite
- DBlack
Answer: White - 569.
What is the Warrior name of Bluestar's sister in Bluestar's Prophecy?
- ASnowtail
- BSnowfall
- CSnowpelt
- DSnowfur
Answer: Snowfur - 570.
Which advertising mascot describes his Frosted Flakes cereal by saying "They're Grrreat!"?
- ACharlie the Cheetah
- BTommy the Tiger
- CPete Puma
- DTony the Tiger
Answer: Tony the Tiger - 571.
Who is Jasons friend, whom he plays with all the time, in the comic FoxTrot?
- AMarcus
- BWally
- CBrent
- DLippy
Answer: Marcus - 572.
Which of these cocktails contains the follwong ingredients: 1 teaspoon powdered sugar, Juice from 1 lime (2 ounces), 4 mint leaves, 1 sprig of mint, Havana Club white Rum (2 ounces) and 2 ounces club soda?
- ACuban Breeze
- BBlue Mojito
- CMango Mojito
- DClassic Cuban Mojito
Answer: Classic Cuban Mojito - 573.
Who was the first First Lady to run for political office?
- ARosalynn Carter
- BEleanor Roosevelt
- CHillary Clinton
- DBess Truman
Answer: Hillary Clinton - 574.
What alcoholic drink is mainly made from juniper berries?
- AGin
- BRum
- CTequila
- DVodka
Answer: Gin - 575.
I'm reading a book about anti-gravity. (Provide the next sentence.)
- AIt's about something or other.
- BIt stinks.
- CI'm reading it on the ceiling.
- DI just can't put it down.
Answer: I just can't put it down. - 576.
Comedian Ron White has a famous nickname that he mentions during the Blue Collar Comedy Tour and also on his albums, What is that delicious nickname?
- AEgg Salad
- BTater Salad
- CTuna Salad
- DMac Salad
Answer: Tater Salad - 577.
This fine actress, better known for her romantic conquests, starred in the movie Lifeboat. Her last words were: Codeine ... bourbon.
- AJudy Garland
- BLillian Gish
- CTallulah Bankhead
- DMargret Dumont
Answer: Tallulah Bankhead - 578.
What is the French word for "fish"?
- Amer
- Bfiche
- Cescargot
- Dpoisson
Answer: poisson - 579.
In every hierarchy each employee tends to rise to the level of his or her incompetence. What name do we give to this phenomenon?
- AThe Johnson Principle
- BThe Matthew Principle
- CThe Peter Principle
- DThe William Principle
Answer: The Peter Principle - 580.
Napoleon Dynamite had a favorite animal that he liked to draw. What was it?
- Aa liger (tiger and lion mix)
- Ba unicorn
- Ca dinosaur
- Da dragon
Answer: a liger (tiger and lion mix) - 581.
This is the number of syllables in a haiku (a very short Japanese poetic form).
- A41
- B35
- C17
- D28
Answer: 17 - 582.
In the television network abbreviation 'ABC' what does the 'A' stand for?
- AAudio
- BArtistic
- CAmerican
- DAdult
Answer: American - 583.
Over any given 400-year cycle the 13th day of the month occurs 4800 times. The 13th most often falls on this day of the week.
- AWednesday
- BFriday
- CSunday
- DMonday
Answer: Friday - 584.
What does acrophobia mean?
- Asnake
- Bpain
- Cfarm
- Dheights
Answer: heights - 585.
Who played Paulie, Rocky Balboa's brother-in-law, in the Rocky movies?
- ABurt Lancaster
- BBurt Young
- CJackie Mason
- DBurt Ward
Answer: Burt Young - 586.
Which of these sentences translates as The trees are green. in Spanish?
- ALas casas son azules.
- BLos arboles son verdes.
- CLos gatos son blancos.
- DLos perros son negros.
Answer: Los arboles son verdes. - 587.
Perry Mason won his cases. Week after week this D.A. lost to Perry on the TV show.
- ATed Buckland
- BHamilton Burger
- CBilly Flynn
- DRichard Brooks
Answer: Hamilton Burger - 588.
What nationality was Karl Marx?
- ADanish
- BEnglish
- CGerman
- DRussian
Answer: German - 589.
Which play by William Shakespeare contains a quote from the New Testament concerning the fall of a sparrow?
- ARomeo and Juliet
- BHamlet
- CMacbeth
- DOthello
Answer: Hamlet - 590.
What is the loudest animal on earth?
- Asperm whale
- BAfrican elephant
- Cblue whale
- DIndian elephant
Answer: blue whale - 591.
In the Morse code, which letter is indicated by 3 dots?
- AA
- BS
- CC
- DO
Answer: S - 592.
Rhizotomy is a surgical procedure performed on which part of the body?
- AKidney
- BSpinal cord
- CLiver
- DSkeletal muscles
Answer: Spinal cord - 593.
Which if these most accurately describes the difference between the words farther and further?
- AFarther means more far and further means more to the fore.
- BThere are no differences in use
- CFarther represents a greater distance than further.
- DFarther is used when a known direction is involved; further is in more general.
Answer: Farther means more far and further means more to the fore. - 594.
General Santa Anna , loser at San Juancinto and victor at the Alamo, went on to help promote what?
- AThe Gatling Gun
- BMovies
- CChewing gum
- DTacos
Answer: Chewing gum - 595.
Where is the Songwriters Hall of Fame located?
- ALas Vegas, Nevada
- BChicago, Illinois
- CNew York City, NY
- DDetroit , Michigan
Answer: New York City, NY - 596.
Why did Claire move in in the book The Clique?
- AShe is Massies relative.
- BIt is part of a foreign exchange program.
- CHer dad was an old college friend of Massies dad.
- DHer mom is always offering their guesthouse to the less fortunate.
Answer: Her dad was an old college friend of Massies dad. - 597.
In the classic 80s movie Ferris Bueller's Day Off, during the Von Steuben Day Parade, Ferris hops onto a float and starts lip-syncing what Beatles song?
- ACome Together
- BHey Jude
- CTwist and Shout
- DPlease, Please Me
Answer: Twist and Shout - 598.
What actor portrayed Nick Arnstein in the 1968 musical movie Funny Girl?
- ATom Jones
- BPeter OToole
- CFred Astaire
- DOmar Sharif
Answer: Omar Sharif - 599.
In the nursery rhyme One, Two, Buckle My Shoe what do you do on Five, Six?
- AGive it a twist
- BShut the door
- CPick up sticks
- DA big fat hen
Answer: Pick up sticks - 600.
What TV cat had the motto I hate meeces to pieces?
- ASonja
- BMr. Jinks
- CMiss Puss
- DKatz
Answer: Mr. Jinks
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