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Familar during tax time the IRS is what kind of revenue service

Internal revenue service was established by President Lincoln through the revenue act of 1862

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This large slow moving creature is sometimes called a sea cow

Manatee
They look like walruses manatees are genetically most closely related to elephants

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What singer is famous for reaching super high notes in what is known as the whistle register?

Mariah Carey
The whistle register is the highest register of the human voice typically beginning above the soprano high D

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A person ordering a Philly cheesesteak, wit or witout is referring to what optional ingredient

Onions
The cheesesteak was invented in the 1930s by Pat and Henry Olivieri although their Philly steak sandwich didn’t actually have cheese

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More than 100 million people watch a 2024 boxing match between this YouTube star and who else

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson
27-year-old Paul beat the 58-year-old Tyson in a unanimous decision

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What Charles Dickens novel is considered a semi autobiography of him

David Copperfield
Dickens has called David Copperfield, his favorite child

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After his Vikings tenure, Sidney Rice caught 12 TD’s for this NFC team from 2011-2013.

Guess: Carolina Panthers
Answer: Seattle Seahawks

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After spending time overseas, this Guard came to the NBA and was named to the All-Defensive Team in 2014, 2017, and 2020 while playing for the Rockets & Clippers.

Guess: Justin Jackson
Answer: Patrick Beverley

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Founded in 1905, Boca Juniors is a famous football club from this country.

Guess: Spain
Answer: Argentina

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Inspired by the 2008 birth of her first child, this actress co-founded The Honest Company, which is known for alternative baby & beauty products.

Guess: Jessica Alba
Answer: Jessica Alba

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Uh, here I go, here I go, here I go again. Girls, what’s my weakness? (Men!) Okay, then, chilling, chilling, minding my business…” are lyrics from this 1993 Salt-N-Pepa song.

Guess: Shake It
Answer: Shoop

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spin-off of the Cars franchise, this 2013 Disney animated film grossed over $200 million but was critically panned.

Guess: Cars 2
Answer: Planes

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Currently starring on The Last Of Us, Bella Ramsey had a scene-stealing role as Lyanna Mormont on this show from 2016-2019.

Guess: The Walking Dead
Answer: Game of Thrones

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GEOGRAPHY
What country’s official name is the Hellenic Republic, with its citizens identifying as Hellenes?

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Greece

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ARTS & CULTURE
First patented in 1846, which musical instrument is named for its inventor?
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Saxophone

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ANIMALS & NATURE
Though a part of its state nickname, Georgia’s production of which fruit is a distant third behind California and South Carolina?

Peaches

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BIOGRAPHIES
In 2018 China presented Trier, Germany, with a statue of which person to commemorate his 200th birthday?

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Karl Marx

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HISTORY & SOCIETY
Founded in the early 1800s, the American Society for the Promotion of Temperance promoted the idea that people should stop doing what?

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Drinking alcohol

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ANYTHING GOES
Though not related, Jeffrey (Joey) Hyman and his bandmates all took the same surname when forming which band?

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The Ramones

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MONEY & NUMBERS
Which luxury brand celebrated the 100th anniversary of its monogram canvas in 1996 by producing the company’s original product, luggage?
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Louis Vuitton

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SCIENCE & TECH
Inspired by a basketball legend, what did Twitter cofounder Biz Stone name the bird logo?

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Larry

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intransigent definition
adjective

in·tran·si·gent in-ˈtran(t)-sə-jənt -ˈtran-zə
Synonyms of intransigent
: characterized by refusal to compromise or to abandon an often extreme position or attitude : UNCOMPROMISING
intransigent in their opposition
an intransigent attitude

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What was the first sequel to win the Academy award for best picture?

Godfather part two
The only other sequel to win best picture is Lord of the rings return of the king 2003

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What rock band is named after a mythological demon?

Incubus
is a demon that deuces sleeping women in their dreams

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Which snack food has a shape of a hyperbolic paraboloid

Pringles, the Pringle shape also known as a saddle, prevents the Pringles at the bottom of the can from getting crushed

Muslims who take a pilgrimage to Mecca will travel to what country

Saudi Arabia Known as the haji , all Muslims are expected to make the pilgrimage to mecca at least once in a lifetime

Who is the most recent US president who did not graduate from college?

Harry Truman, Truman, took courses at Spalding’s commercial College but would never earn a degree

At the end of each April the Internet fills with it’s gonna be May memes featuring images of which band and which singer

Justin Timberlake from *NSYNC The may meme first appeared on a 2012 Tumblr post

ANYTHING GOES Martini cocktails are made “dirty” with the addition of which ingredient? +100 correct

Olive brine

GEOGRAPHY Serving its namesake’s birth city, Odense, Hans Christian Andersen Airport is located in which country? +100 correct

Denmark

BIOGRAPHIES Winning a nationwide design contest as a college senior, she proposed a V-shaped granite wall engraved with roughly 58,000 names for which memorial? +100 correct

Maya Lin Vietnam Veterans Memorial

ANIMALS & NATURE Robert Frost claimed which poem was written as a joke to his indecisive friend? +100 correct

“The Road Not Taken

SCIENCE & TECH Which of these doctors is most likely to advise patients not to use a Q-tip in their ear? +100 correct

Otolaryngologist The pronunciation of "otolaryngologist" is ō-tō-layr-in-GAH-loh-jist. It can also be broken down phonetically as /ˌoʊ.t̬oʊ.ler.ɪŋˈɡɑː.lə.dʒɪst/. Here's a more detailed breakdown: ō-tō: (like "toe" and "go") layr: (like "lair") in: (like "in") GAH: (like "gah" in "gah-gah") loh: (like "low") jist: (like "just")

ANIMALS & NATURE Which fish is the primary subject of the real-life conservation group Saving Nemo? Goldfish +100 correct

Clownfish

MONEY & NUMBERS In which casino game is the object to get as close to nine as possible with two or three cards? +100 correct

Baccarat

HISTORY & SOCIETY Alexander the Great collected biological species during his military conquests and sent them back to which philosopher, who was once his tutor? +100 correct

Aristotle

Austere definition

austere adjective aus·tere ȯ-ˈstir also -ˈster Synonyms of austere 1 a : stern and cold in appearance or manner an austere Puritan b : SOMBER, GRAVE an austere critic 2 : morally strict : ASCETIC

Olive Oyl is the girlfriend of which fictional character?

Popeye

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, served in which armed service during World War II?

Royal navy

In which country is the musical "Fiddler on the Roof" set?

Russia

The businessman usually known as 'Stelios' is most associated with which industry?

Airlines

The motor race known as the Indy 500 lasts for 500 what?

Miles

The rhyme "Ring Around the Rosie" is about which disease?

The great plague

What is the longest running Broadway musical?

Phantom of thr opera

Which item was issued to British pilots during WWII?

Deck of cards

What are gorillas diet wise

Herbivores

What animal sounds were used for the velociraptors in the movie Jurassic Park?

Tortoises

Drums, bells, and xylophones are examples of what type of instruments?

Percussion

In 1997, who won the Best Country Song Grammy for "Blue"?

Leann rimes

What type of behavior is passed on from generation to generation?

Innate behavior

What children's television show stars a purple dinosaur?

Barney & friends

How many spikes are on the Statue of Liberty's crown?

In 1942 test pilot helmut , Schenck became the first aviator saved by one of these which use compressed air to blast him to safety Shenk

Ejector seat

Asked about the name of this device inventor dog Engelbart said it just look like one with a tail

Computer mouse

1991 act of Congress mandated the installation of both driver and passenger side these in passenger cars and light trucks

Airbags

Filling some mighty big shoes he went on tour as a lead singer with queen in 2012

Adam Lambert

He’s added his low-key brand of funny to shows like parks and rec and party down where he asks. Are we having fun yet?

Adam Scott

A Customized Lincoln futura became the iconic Batmobile full of gadgets and driven on TV by this actor

Adam West

Adam Levine was in a group called Kara’s flowers before finding more enduring fame as the voice of this band

Maroon 5

He starred with Drew Barrymore in romcom like the wedding singer and 51st dates?

Adam Sandler

Word addition Short word for commercial plus politician JD equals this jump forward

Advance

Word addition First name of Ms. Bareillis plus Roman fashion equals this 1777 battle site

Saratoga

Word addition To rotate plus a freshwater bony fish equals this road with tolls

Turnpike

One of the keys to the industrial revolution, the Bessemer process revolutionized the production of this metal

Steel

Used to carry high frequency signals for TV and Internet connections. Is this type of cable.

Coaxial cable co ax

Word addition Double bubble or juicy fruit plus Oxford or Brogues equal this slang war for a private eye

Gumshoe

Word found in front of a type of golf: um inertia

Miniature

What AFC franchise had the same Head Coach from 1970-1995?

Guess: Pittsburgh Steelers Answer: Miami Dolphins

As a rookie, Yoenis Cespedes finished Top 10 in MVP voting while playing for this American League team in 2012.

Guess: Oakland Athletics

After struggling in 2023 & 2024, this American golfer and 2x PGA Championship winner recently won the RBC Heritage in April.

Guess: Bryson DeChambeau Answer: Justin Thomas

Poppin' Pink Lemonade and Torrential Tropical Punch are flavors offered by this non-soda brand of beverages.

Guess: Hawaiian Punch Answer: Hi-C

The Baudelaire orphans were the focus of a children's novel series that got adapted into this 2004 movie that starred Jim Carrey as the series villain, Count Olaf.

Guess: Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

Nigerian-American actress Uzo Aduba earned multiple Emmy nominations and wins for her supporting role as Suzanne "Crazy Eyes" Warren on this Netflix show from 2013-2019.

Guess: Orange Is the New Black

The top grossing movie in the United States in 1995 was this superhero film starring Val Kilmer.

Guess: Batman Forever

The alternative rock band The Rembrandts is most known for their song "I'll Be There for You", which was the theme song for what NBC sitcom?

Guess: Friends