Which planet is orbited by two small moons named Phobos and Deimos? Venus Mars Saturn Jupiter Fact: Mars, often called the Red Planet, has two tiny, irregularly shaped moons named Phobos and Deimos. Discovered in 1877 by American astronomer Asaph Hall, they are believed to be captured asteroids from the nearby asteroid belt. Phobos, the … Read more
“De plane, de plane!” is a catchphrase associated with which TV show? Gilligan’s Island The Love Boat Fantasy Island Hawaii Five-O Fact: This famous catchphrase originated from the opening credits of every episode of the TV series Fantasy Island which aired on the ABC from 1977 to 1984. The series starred Ricardo Montalbán as the … Read more
What model car was the General Lee in The Dukes of Hazzard? Mercury Cougar Dodge Charger Pontiac Firebird Chevrolet Camaro Fact: The General Lee, the iconic car from The Dukes of Hazzard, was a bright orange 1969 Dodge Charger known for its roaring engine, custom horn that played “Dixie,” and high-flying stunts. The car featured … Read more
Which U.S. Vice President composed a No. 1 pop hit on the Billboard Hot 100? Dan Quayle Walter Mondale Hubert Humphrey Charles G. Dawes Fact: Charles G. Dawes, Vice President under Calvin Coolidge, was not only a statesman and Nobel Peace Prize winner but also an accomplished musician. In 1911, he composed an instrumental piece … Read more
Who was featured on the first cover of Rolling Stone Magazine in 1967? John Lennon Bob Dylan Jimi Hendrix Elvis Presley Fact: The cover of the very first issue of Rolling Stone magazine featured an image of John Lennon from his film How I Won the War. Lennon would appear on the cover two more … Read more
What does the “W” in a radio station’s call sign typically indicate? Wireless signal East of the Mississippi West of the Mississippi Military station Fact: Most radio stations in the United States have call signs that begin with either “K” or “W,” a system that originated from international agreements in 1912 to assign specific letters … Read more
Which luxury brand shares its name with the French explorer who is credited with naming Canada? Gucci Cartier Burberry Chanel Fact: French explorer Jacques Cartier is known chiefly for exploring the St. Lawrence River and giving Canada its name. In 1534, France’s King Francis I authorized Cartier to lead a voyage to the New World. … Read more
Which is the most populous U.S. state that has never been the birthplace of a U.S. president? Florida New York Pennsylvania California Fact: The most populous U.S. state that has never been the birthplace of a U.S. president is Florida. Despite being the third most populous state in the country, with over 22 million residents, … Read more
What was the first game show ever broadcast on television in the United States? What’s My Line? I’ve Got A Secret The $64,000 Question Truth or Consequences Fact: The first game show ever broadcast on television in the United States was Truth or Consequences. It aired on July 1, 1941—the same day commercial television officially … Read more
Missouri is home to a national forest named after which author? Mark Twain Ernest Hemingway William Faulkner F. Scott Fitzgerald Fact: Missouri is home to the Mark Twain National Forest, named in honor of the legendary author and humorist Mark Twain, whose real name was Samuel Clemens. Twain was born in Missouri, and spent much … Read more