Keats Lord Byron Rimbaud Did Not Live Till 40 Flashcards
In 1990, what world leader was said to be the first elected head of government to give birth while in office?
Benazir Bhutto
Not Indira ghandi
In the 2009 blockbuster “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen,” what is evil character called
evil Decepticon and not a heroic Autobot
Star scream is one of
In the 1993 movie “Groundhog Day,” what song plays on the clock radio every morning?
I got you babe
In times of war, the phrase “fifth column” refers to what group of people?
A dorgi is a cross between this and which other dog breed?
Dachshund
corgi
The seas and oceans cover approximately what percentage of the Earth’s surface?
This fruit is technically a fuzz, free peach
Nectarine
Almost identical genetically a peach has fuzzy skin while nectar is smooth
In 2016 funai electric manufactured the world’s last ever what
VCR
No new VCRs have made since 2016 so if you still use one, take good care of it
The extremely old, tiny word, clatter fart means a person who won’t stop doing what
Talking nonsense
A slightly more modern synonym of clatterfart is blatherskite
Lead to a lot of head movement, which of these animals cannot move its eyes
Owls
Owls have huge eyes to better see at night, but big eyes are hard to move so don’t move them instead they turn their heads a lot
Name organizations that organizations do use a fleur de lis as a symbol
New Orleans Saints, Boy Scouts, Catholic Church
Which first name was single-handedly popularized by the 80s movie splash
Madison
In splash Daryl Hannah chose Madison as her human name
Tom Hanks says that’s not a name, but he would turn out to be wrong
Derived from the Greek for living a double life this class of animal lives on land, but typically breeds in water
Amphibian
C is for this the hard shell covering for the pupa of a butterfly
Pew puh
Chrysalis
Chris uh liss
For 164 years Anne of this literary family had the wrong age on her tombstone ;in 2013 it was corrected
Brontë
In 1653 Oliver Cromwell dismissed the remnant called this anatomy name, parliament with abuse and in the name of God - go!
Rump Parliament
In 1776 this famous, cousin watered down Patrick Henry with independence or the most ignominious and galling servitude
Samuel Adams
Mellower and with fewer tannins than Cabernet this wine variety, derive its name from the French word for blackbird
Merlot
The French version of broth and a celebrated seafood stew, They both start with the same six letters.
Bouillon and Bouillonbase
Boo yuh base
A cup of Joe with an equal amount of steamed or hot milk equals this beverage with a rhyming name
Cafe oh lay
In New Orleans, you can find the crab ones of these fritters as well as a sweet kind covered with powdered sugar
Beignet
As their name implies decapods like crawfish or crabs have this number of legs
10
In 1984 the trailblazers drafted Sam Bowie instead of this Tar Heel that the bulls got definite oops material
Boo e
Michael Jordan
Pat Maloney as editor of the Chicago tribute OKed the headline this man defeats Truman
Dewey
The wicked Bible of 1634 famously omitted this word from the 10 Commandments in the one about adultery
Not
Thou shalt commit adultery
A royal navy battlecruiser had this name meaning tireless and inexhaustible
Indefatigable
In duh fat uh guh bull
To help kids with cancer in 2012 Mattel created Ella a.k.a. chemo Barbie, who notably had this feature
Bald
In can you feel the love tonight Elton John sings the power of love makes kings, and these wandering folks believe the very best
Vagabonds
This country’s loango national Park protects elephants and hippos
Gabon
Mission ship
- possible
the Congo river is this adjective between Kinshasa and kisangani
Key sahn ghan e
Navigable
1 billion bytes
Gigabyte
In 1977 he said in a speech, we are not only a Latin- American nation. We are an Afro-American nation also.
Fidel Castro
This, long time New York governor gave an impassion 1984 convention speech, sometimes known as a tale of two cities
Mario Cuomo
Quo mo
As chief Justice, this ex president spoke on legal reform and warned his talk, was dry to the point of satisfying, the anti-saloon league
Taft
A stock market technical glitch in 2024 show this Warren Buffett company down 99% for the day
Berkshire Hathaway
The dowels of the world include a princess of Japan, Barbie dressed in a colorful, one of these robes and a pair of Zori sandals
Kimono
One of Barbie’s earliest careers was as one of these like Anne Klein or Stella McCartney
Fashion, designer, cardiac
Multiple Barbies appeared in the 2023 film, including President Barbie played by this funny lady
E suh ray
The Barbie inspiring women collection includes one of this NASA mathematician, no longer a hidden figure
Katherine Johnson
It’s a pre-dinner alcoholic drink, perhaps champagne that gets you ready for the main event
apéritif
Uh per uh teef
After getting drafted 5th Overall, this Buccaneers RB was the 2005 Offensive Rookie of the Year following a 1,000+ yard rushing season.
Guess: LeGarrette Blount
Answer: Cadillac Williams
After his Rockets tenure, Chris Paul led this Western Conference team to a 44-28 record in his lone season with the team in 2019-2020.
Guess: New Orleans Pelicans
Answer: Oklahoma City Thunder
At 42 years old, Justin Verlander is currently signed to what National League team? 2025 season
Guess: Detroit Tigers
Answer: San Francisco Giants
Critically panned, Olivia Wilde directed this 2022 psychological thriller starring Florence Pugh, Harry Styles, and Chris Pine.
Guess: Neighbors
Answer: Don’t Worry Darling
Since 1978, this fast food chain has sponsored an East vs. West All-Star game of the best high school basketball players in North America.
Guess: McDonald’s
Mg” is the symbol on the Periodic Table for this element with the Atomic Number of 12.
Guess: Magnesium
actor first performed “The Chanukah Song” on Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update in 1994?
Guess: Adam Sandler
From 1999-2001, the children’s show Zoboomafoo originally ran on what channel in the United States?
Guess: PBS
“So I’m going to give you three characters, and the year you’re going to give me the title of the famous novel.
Here is your list of 10. Number 1, 1813, George Wickham, William Collins, Lady Catherine de Beauur.
Pride and Prejudice
Number 2, 1967, Ursula Iguaran, Jose Arcadio, Remedios the Beauty.
Number 3, 1847, Edgar Linton, Nellie Dean, Mr. Lockwood.
Number 4, 1925, Daisy Buchanan, Jordan Baker, George B. Wilson.
Thanks for that.
Number 5, 1960, Dill Harris, Calpurnia, Aunt Alexandra.
Number 6, 1949, Julia O’Brien, Ampleforth.
Number 7, 1951, Robert Ackley, Mr. Spencer, Sally Hayes.
Number 8, 1884, Widow Douglas, Jim, Miss Watson.
Number 9, 1939, Jim Cazzie, Connie Rivers, Mully Graves.
And number 10, 1922, Richard Best, Mrs. Bellingham, Josie Breen.”
