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Round 1

Question Number Question Answer
1. Who is credited with writing the first detective story, "The Murders in the Rue Morgue"? Edgar Allan Poe
2. The US has shoreline along which oceans? Atlantic, Arctic and Pacific
3. Who won an Oscar as Best Supporting actor in the 1993 film "The Fugitive"? Tommy Lee Jones
4. In 1995, who became the first Republican Speaker of the House in 40 years? Newt Gingrich
5. How many kilograms make up a short ton? 907
6. In 1973, who became the first Latino ballplayer inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame? Roberto Clemente
7. What is tattooed on Popeye's arm? An anchor
8. On the standard Monopoly board, what color are the Chance cards? Orange
9. Who famously said "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?" in 1872? H.M. Stanley
10. What Ivy League university is located in Ithaca, NY? Cornell
Tie Breaker What is the name of Spain's famous cold soup made mostly from tomatoes? Gazpacho


Round 2

Question Number Question Answer
1. Which children's character was created by Mary Tourtel? Rupert Bear
2. Tarifa is the southern most point on the mainland of which country? Spain
3. Who created Gomez, Mortia and Uncle Fester as a cartoon? Charles Addams
4. How old was Christopher Columbus when he made his famous voyage in 1492? 40
5. What year was Neptune discovered? 1846
6. What US city was the first Starbucks store opened in? Seattle
7. In 1985, who became the first rap group to appear on "American Bandstand"? The Sugar Hill Gang
8. What flavor of schnapps is used to make the drink Fuzzy Navel? Peach
9. What is the study of the atmosphere called? Meteorology
10. Which Empire was Cambodia once known as? Khmer
Tie Breaker Which fish does a chef need a special license for to be able to prepare in Japan? Fugu, or blowfish

Round 3

Question Number Question Answer
1. What is the fear, or hatred of books called? Bibliophobia
2. Which US state is home to Joshua Tree National Park? California
3. In the world of music, what job did Simon Fuller get sacked from in 1997? Manager of the Spice Girls
4. In what decade was the Social Security Act signed into law? 1930's
5. The Earth's ozone layer absorbs what type of radiation from the Sun? Ultraviolet
6. What sport's most famous series is played for the Ashes urn? Cricket's
7. Which character did Evan Handler play on the TV show "Californication"? Charlie Runkle
8. In badminton, what is hit over the net? A shuttlecock
9. Wallace Carothers invented nylon while working as a scientist for what company? DuPont
10. The Smithsonian Institution is located in which city? Washington D.C.
Tie Breaker How many cards are usually used in a game of solitaire? 52