U.S. History / knowledge | 70s music | 80s movies | Science | Name the Authors |
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FDR
Who was the first U.S. president to appear on television?
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David Bowie
Which androgynous megastar and master of re-invention sold the world this year, only to find it back on the market again in 1974?
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Ferris Bueller’s day off
“Life moves pretty fast. You don’t stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it.” What movie is this from?
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Solids
Convection cannot take place in what form of matter?
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William Shakespeare
Romeo And Juliet
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Edsel
What automobile was named after Henry Ford’s only son?
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George Harrison; “My sweet Lord”
The Beatles broke up in late 1970, with their final Number One being 'The Long and Winding Road', in June of the same year. Which ex-Beatle was the first to put a song on the top of the Billboard charts?
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Die Hard
Which 80s movie was Alan Rickman’s first feature film role?
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No
Are sharks mammals?
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Charles Dickens
A Christmas carol
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Springfield
What is the capital of Illinois?
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Australia
The 1970s saw Helen Reddy have several hit records. What country was Helen from?
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Police Academy
Which 80s movie spawned 6 sequels and a T.V. series?
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Wilhelm Rontgen
What scientist discovered X-rays?
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Mark Twain
The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn
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Down easters
What is a nickname for people from Maine?
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Bread
Which 1970s group originated such songs as "Make It with You," "Baby, I'm-a Want You" and "The Guitar Man"?
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E.T. The Extraterrestrial
Which 80s movie was the highest grossing film of the decade?
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Sea stars
Which of the following are thought to be most closely related to humans? ants, sea stars, earthworms, snails, or jellies
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Alexandre Dumas
The Three Musketeers
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William Henry Harrison
Which US president served the shortest term of about two months because of dying from simple colds?
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1977
In which year did these songs all appear at Number One on the Billboard Hot 100 chart: "Blinded By The Light," "Dancing Queen," "Hotel California," and "You Light Up My Life"?
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Axel F
Which 1980s theme song was entirely instrumental and reached No. 1 in multiple countries due to a remix? (Hint: Eddie Murphy starts in it)
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93 million miles
How far away is the sun from earth?
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Umberto Eco
The Name of the Rose
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