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| 1 | Who was the first U.S. president? | Washington
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| 2 | Who created Mickey Mouse? | Walt Disney
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| 3 | What state is the Grand Canyon located in? | Arizona
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| 4 | What city houses the second largest building in the US, Willis Tower? | Chicago
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| 5 | What is the smallest state? | Rhode Island
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| 6 | Who was the first man to walk on the moon? | Armstrong
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| 7 | What name did Kanye West and Kim Kardashian give their baby? | North West
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| 8 | What Harvard student created the social network Facebook? | Zuckerberg
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| 9 | In what city is Hollywood located? | Los Angeles
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| 10 | In Snow White and the Hunstman, who was Charlize Theron pursuing throughout the movie? | Snow White
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| 11 | Who was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence? | John Hancock
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| 12 | What state is home to Yosemite National Park? | California
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| 13 | What corporation coined the slogan ‘Just Do It’? | Nike
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| 14 | What does the M stand for in MTV? | Music
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| 15 | What president was associated with the Watergate scandal? | Nixon
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| 16 | What produc is Famous Amos famous for? | Cookies
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| 17 | What iconic speech was given by Martin Luther King, Jr. at a 1963 Civil Rights March? | I Have A Dream
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| 18 | What comedian wrote a spoof of the James Bond films, titled Austin Powers? | Mike Myers
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| 19 | Who played the Joker in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight? | Heath Ledger
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| 20 | Which president issued the Emancipation Proclamation? | Lincoln
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| 21 | Which humanist poet penned Leaves of Grass? | Walt Whitman
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| 22 | What is the longest river in the US? | Missouri River
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| 23 | What is the name of the motel owner in Hitchcock’s film Psycho? | Norman Bates
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| 24 | What team won the 2013 NCAA March Madness tournament? | Cardinals
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| 25 | What landmark bordering the US and Canada has been harnessed for its enormous hydroelectric power output? | Niagara Falls
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| 26 | Who won the 2013 NBA playoffs? | Miami Heat
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| 27 | What worldwide corporation started as a small variety store in Arkansas? | Walmart
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| 28 | Which amendment allowed suffrage for women? | Nineteenth
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| 29 | What music artist had a baby with Kim Kardashian in June 2013? | Kanye West
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| 30 | What city is home to Cajun and Creole traditions and recipes? | New Orleans
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| 31 | From American folklore, who is known as the giant lumberjack who owned a big blue ox? | Paul Bunyan
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| 32 | What pre-teen pop star from the 90s came out with the album Come Get It? | Aaron Carter
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| 33 | What country did the US fight in the War of 1812? | Britain
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| 34 | What Native American tribe once inhabited the Northeast Woodlands Region? | Iroquois
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| 35 | What state is home to the Adirondack Mountains? | New York
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| 36 | Who starred in the Iron Man series by Marvel Studios? | Robert Downey
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| 37 | What deadly hurricane swept through the Gulf coast and Louisiana in 2005, causing many to lose their homes? | Katrina
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| 38 | What city won the Major League Baseball World Series in 2012? | San Francisco
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| 39 | What infamous Massachusettes town was knows for its brutal witch trials during colonial time? | Salem
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| 40 | What feminist author from 20th century Louisiana was known for her short stories like Desiree’s Baby? | Kate Chopin
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| 41 | Who has hit the most single-season home runs in the Major League Baseball? | Barry Bonds
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| 42 | What is the name of the captain played by Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean? | Jack Sparrow
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| 43 | Where is the San Andreas Fault? | California
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| 44 | What boat is known for carrying pilgrims to the settlement of Plymouth Rock? | The Mayflower
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| 45 | What state has the capital Nashville? | Tennessee
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| 46 | Where was President Barack Obama born? | Honolulu
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| 47 | What US city held the 2002 Winter Olympics? | Salt Lake City
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| 48 | What president was impeached for having an affair with an intern? | Clinton
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| 49 | What was the first English settlement in the New World, in what is now North America? | Jamestown
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| 50 | What infamous gangster from the Prohibition era was nicknamed the Big Fella? | Al Capone
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| 51 | What celebrity won Dancing with the Stars in 2013? | Kellie Pickler
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| 52 | In the epic HBO series Game of Thrones, who is Tyrion Lannister forced to marry? | Sansa Stark
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| 53 | What out-of-control pop star was banned from an indoor skydiving facility for not paying his bill in the for of a promotional Instagram post? | Justin Bieber
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| 54 | The AMC hit Walking Dead focuses on a world where humans have turned to what? | Zombies
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| 55 | What is the name for the national celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the US? | Juneteenth
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| 56 | Who is the co-founder of Apple who passed away in 2011? | Steve Jobs
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| 57 | Man of Steel is the nickname for what superhero? | Superman
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| 58 | Who directed Pulp Fiction? (last name only) | Tarantino
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| 59 | What is America’s Favorite Cookie? | Oreo
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| 60 | Who is the antagonist in the Star Wars series? | Darth Vader
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| 61 | In what war did General Ulysses S, Grant play an important role? | Civil War
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| 62 | What movie did Ben Affleck star in with spouse Jennifer Garner? | Daredevil
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| 63 | What 90's hit TV show starring Sarah Michelle Gellar portrayed a teenaged vampire slayer? | Buffy
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| 64 | What company owns Youtube? | Google
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| 65 | Which Saturday Night Live comedienne is married to the drummer from the Strokes? | Kristen Wiig
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| 66 | The supreme court ruling Brown vs. Board of Education helped overturn WHAT specific social practice in schools? | Segregation
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| 67 | Who was charged with assassination President Kennedy? | Oswald
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| 68 | In the movie Forrest Gump, who played Forest’s mom? | Sally Field
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| 69 | Where was the Bay of Pigs? | Cuba
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| 70 | In Batman: The Dark Knight Rises, what Marvel character does Anne Hathaway represent? | Catwoman
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| 71 | Who is the creator of hit comedy cartoon Family Guy? | Macfarlane
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| 72 | Who starred as the dad in National Lampoon’s Vacation? | Chevy Chase
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| 73 | Name the character in the Wizard of Oz who said, i’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore. | Dorothy
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| 74 | What movie did Julia Roberts portray a prostitute? | Pretty Woman
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| 75 | The Manhattan Project was commissioned by Roosevelt to expedite the development of what particular weapon? | Atomic Bomb
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| 76 | Who wrote The Shining? | Stephen King
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| 77 | Who wrote and sang Bye, Bye Miss American Pie? | Don Mclean
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| 78 | During World War II, opposing the Allies, what was the name of the alliance between Germany, Italy and Japan? | Axis Powers
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| 79 | What Ivy League did President Bill Clinton attend? | Yale
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| 80 | Author Nicholas Sparks wrote a novel based on a romantic true story, which later became WHAT movie? | The Notebook
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| 81 | What television personality / businessman took the phrase, You’re fired and made it his own? | Donald Trump
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| 82 | What American horror film depicted a killer great white shark attacking unsuspecting beach-goers? | Jaws
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| 83 | What is the capital of New York State? | Albany
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| 84 | What was Miley Cyrus’s first role on the Disney channel? | Hannah Montana
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| 85 | Who wrote the US National Anthem? | Key
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| 86 | In what much-quoted movie did Arnold Schwarzenegger say, I’ll be back? | Terminator
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| 87 | The hit TV show Breaking Bad portrays a science teacher and a fumbling student producing and selling WHAT product? (abbreviated) | Crystal Meth
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| 88 | What book portrays a world where children are chosen to hunt each other? | Hunger Games
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| 89 | What is the name of Channing Tatum’s newborn daughter? | Everly
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| 90 | What is the name of the HBO series revolving around 22 years old females living in NY city, created by Lena Dunham? | Girls
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| 91 | Who played William Wallace in Braveheart? | Mel Gibson
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| 92 | Lake Tahoe is located on the border of California and what other state? | Nevada
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| 93 | Who is the voice of Woody in Toy Story? | Tom Hanks
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| 94 | What is Charlie Sheen’s real name? | Carlos
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| 95 | What religion does Tom Cruise prescribe to, which has led to a lot of outward controversy? | Scientology
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| 96 | What 90's TV show starred the Olsen Twins, who both switched in and out of the same character? | Full House
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| 97 | Who is made the line, Show me the money! famous in the movie Jerry Maguire? | Tom Cruise
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| 98 | Igniting the Spanish-American war, the battleship USS Maine sank near WHAT country? | Cuba
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| 99 | Who played the lead role of Gerry Lane in World War Z? | Brad Pitt
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| 100 | Finish this lyric: Over the land of the free, and the home of the ___ | Brave
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| 101 | What Rat Pack member and singer was considered to have ties with the mob? | Sinatra
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| 102 | What city were battered, deep-fried chicken wings invented? | Buffalo
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| 103 | What city won the 2013 Superbowl XLVII? | Baltimore
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| 104 | Name the CIA director who resigned because of an extramarital affair. | David Petraeus
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| 105 | On Sesame Street, what muppet lives in a garbage can and has a grouchy demeanor? | Oscar
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| 106 | What city is the Golden Gate Bridge located? | San Francisco
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| 107 | What is the name of the character played by Steve Carell in The Office? | Michael Scott
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| 108 | Who is Amy Poehler’s former husband? | Will Arnett
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| 109 | What Sopranos star passed away in 2013? | Gandolfini
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| 110 | Which state produces the most maple syrup? | Vermont
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| 111 | What is the national bird of the US? | Bald Eagle
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| 112 | Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt: what is the fourth face on Mount Rushmore? | Lincoln
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| 113 | What country gave the US the Statue of Liberty as a gift? | France
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| 114 | What state is known as The Sunshine State? | Florida
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| 115 | Which president lived in the Mount Vernon estate, located in Fairfax? | Washington
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| 116 | How many stars are on the US flag? | Fifty
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| 117 | What was the name of the militant group that fought against US troops in the jungle during the Vietnam war? | Viet Cong
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| 118 | Onika Tanya Maraj is also known as … | Nicki Minaj
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| 119 | Who was married to George Washington, making her the FIRST first lady? | Martha
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| 120 | What city is the Liberty Bell located in? | Philadelphia
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| 121 | In the NFL NFC East division, what Texas city is represented by the Cowboys? | Dallas
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| 122 | Who invented the cotton gin? | Eli Whitney
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| 123 | What comedian hosts a night show and group called Team Coco? | Conan
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| 124 | What is the first name of the Hilton heiress, known for her wealth and party lifestyle? | Paris
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| 125 | Named after a fruit, what is the name of Gwyneth Paltrow’s first child? | Apple
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| 126 | Who is Beyonce married to? | Jay Z
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| 127 | What state is known as the Lone Star? | Texas
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| 128 | What is the name of Snooki’s baby? | Lorenzo
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| 129 | Who authored the books The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged? | Ayn Rand
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| 130 | Who discovered rapper 50 Cent? | Eminem
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| 131 | Which Founding Father invented the lightning rod? | Ben Franklin
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| 132 | What was the name for the set of programs Franklin D. Roosevelt instituted to ease Americans out of the Great Depression? | The New Deal
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| 133 | What state is the official Disney World located in? | Florida
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| 134 | Who wrote the Grapes of Wrath? | Steinbeck
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| 135 | What famous comedian has been known for his boisterous humor and movies like Billy Madison? | Adam Sandler
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| 136 | Who played the role of a raging taxi driver in the movie Taxi Driver? | Deniro
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| 137 | Who composed the Threepenny Opera before immigrating to the US from Germany? | Kurt Weill
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| 138 | Name the red-headed snowboarder who holds two Olympic gold medals and other medals from the X-games | Shaun White
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| 139 | What New York City borough is rapper Notorius B.I.G. from? | Brooklyn
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| 140 | What was the name of the cartoon figure Thomas Nast drew to personify the American government? | Uncle Sam
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| 141 | Of what state is Montpelier the capital? | Vermont
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| 142 | What is the name of the government-funded company that runs the nation’s passenger railroad system? | Amtrak
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| 143 | In the NBA, what city is home to the Bulls? | Chicago
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| 144 | Who was the only Catholic president to come into office? | Kennedy
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| 145 | Johnny Depp’s first move was A Nightmare on …? | Elm Street
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| 146 | What baseball player was referred to as The Sultan of Swat? | Babe Ruth
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| 147 | What is the name of Jake Gyllenhaal’s sister, who also is a famous actress? | Maggie
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| 148 | The 2012 movie Lincoln portrayed the president’s fight to pass which amendment? | Thirteenth
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| 149 | What president was assassinated during the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo, NY? | Mckinley
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| 150 | Name the era that was marked by political and military tensions between the US and the Eastern Bloc | The Cold War
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| 151 | Where is Alcatraz, the infamous island prison? | San Francisco
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| 152 | What city does the Erie Canal begin, if it ends in Buffalo? | Albany
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| 153 | On December 7, 1941, the Japanese bombed a Hawaiian territory known as what? | Pearl Harbor
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| 154 | What comedian / screenwriter / actor got involved in a scandalous affair with his adopted daughter? | Woody Allen
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| 155 | What Saturday Night Live comedian is known for the comical music videos he makes with Justin Timberlake? | Andy Samberg
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| 156 | The Great Awakening refers to different revival periods for what, exactly? | Religion
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| 157 | Where is NASA headquartered? | Washington DC
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| 158 | After becoming Rastafarian, what did Snoop Dog change his name to? | Snoop Lion
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| 159 | What famous rapper was charged with a hit-and-run misdemeanor in 2013, during his probation for assault charges by Rihanna? | Chris Brown
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| 160 | What child star from the 1930s, known for her curly hair, played a role in the movie Heidi? | Shirley Temple
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| 161 | What is the name of the protest movement that developed in the Wall Street financial district? | Occupy
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| 162 | What co-star from Twilight was Kristen Stewart in a long-term relationship with? | Pattinson
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| 163 | What was the name of Macaulay Culkin’s character in Home Alone? | Kevin
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| 164 | What popular energy drink gives you wings? | Red Bull
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| 165 | Name the American holiday that involves costumes and candy | Halloween
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| 166 | Who designed Central Park in New York City? | Olmstead
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| 167 | D-Day refers to a World War II American invasion to fight Nazi troops in which country? | France
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| 168 | What company characterized the Santa Claus image as a fat man with a white beard and red suit? | Cocacola
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| 169 | Where is the Lincoln Memorial? | Washington Dc
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| 170 | Which modern artist was popularized by his portrait of Campbells tomato soup? | Warhol
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| 171 | Sonny Bono, formerly married to Cher, died in an accident while doing what? | Skiing
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| 172 | The Red Scare was a period of time that promoted fear of what ideology? | Communism
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| 173 | General MacArthur led troops past the 38th parallel in what war? | Korean
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| 174 | What company produces and owns products from Gatorade to Fritos? | Pepsico
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| 175 | Which Roosevelt was responsible for the building of Panama Canal? | Theodore
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| 176 | What Hostess treat was taken off the shelves in 2012? | Twinkies
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| 177 | The US borders Canada and what other country? | Mexico
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| 178 | What pop artist is known for reinventing herself and breaking boundaries with videos such as Like a Virgin? | Madonna
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| 179 | If you know a lot about the Kennedy family, you know that a lot of them died doing what? | Flying
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| 180 | Along with Hawaii, what other state does not observe daylight savings? | Arizona
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| 181 | What branch of the US military goes by The few, the proud and Devil dogs? | Marine Corps
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| 182 | Who is Ron Burgundy from Anchorman? | Will Ferrell
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| 183 | What national holiday was set to honor the nation’s working people? | Labor Day
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| 184 | What canned mystery meat came out in the 1930s? | Spam
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| 185 | What is the name of Goldie Hawn’s daughter, who is also a famous actress? | Kate Hudson
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| 186 | Who starred as the protagonist in Donnie Darko? | Gyllenhaal
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| 187 | What do we call the statement of purpose that precedes our Constitution? | Preamble
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| 188 | South Dakote, North Dakota, Wyoming: what is the fourth state that borders Montana? | Idaho
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| 189 | What state did Jeb Bush, President George W. Bush’s brother, govern? | Florida
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| 190 | What famous golfer went through one of the most expensive divorces of all time following multiple affairs? | Tiger Woods
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| 191 | Who was the escaped slave who grew famous for his speeches and publications such as The North Star and Narrative of the Life? | Douglass
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| 192 | What fast food chain tells customers to Have it your way? | Burger King
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| 193 | Who was Britney Spears married to for three years, with two children? | Federline
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| 194 | What low-budget yet successful horror film starred Jamie Lee Curtis being pursued by a man in a hockey mask? | Halloween
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| 195 | In the popular Twilight saga, Bella is a human in love with a vampire named —? | Edward
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| 196 | What escaped slaves helped hundreds of other slaves through the Underground Railroad, and later became a Union spy during the war? | Harriet Tubman
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| 197 | What 2009 science fiction film by James Cameron portrayed life on the planet Pandora, soon to be invaded for its resources? | Avatar
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| 198 | What useful contraption was partially invented by Alexander Graham Bell? | Telephone
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| 199 | What founding father, according to myths, chopped down a cherry tree and couldn’t tell a lie? | Washington
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| 200 | What renowned American author wrote The Adventures of Tom Sawyer? | Mark Twain
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| 201 | What book-turned-movie, starring Emma Stone, portrayed an aspiring writer during the 1960s who told the hardships of black maids? | The Help
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| 202 | What singer-songwriter millionaire is known as the King of Pop? | MJ
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| 203 | The famous brand Aunt Jemima sells mix for what type of breakfast food? | Pancakes
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| 204 | In the hit movie Meet the Parents, what was the last name of Greg, the boyfriend played by Ben Stiller? | Focker
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| 205 | What fashion-driven music artist got her commercial breakthrough with her song Just Dance? | Lady Gaga
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| 206 | What actor from the movie All the King’s Men was once married to Madonna? | Sean Penn
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| 207 | During the prohibition Era, what did people call secret saloons that served bootleg alcohol? | Speakeasies
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| 208 | Who was the spouse and co-star to comedienne and television actress Lucille Ball? | Desi Arnaz
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| 209 | Who starred as Django in Tarantino’s Django Unchained? | Jamie Foxx
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| 210 | What hip-hop artist stars in both Law and Order: SVU and his own reality TV show? | Ice T
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| 211 | In 2012, who did Fiat hire for a commercial that played on his house arrest? | Charlie Sheen
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| 212 | What role did Scarlett Johansson play in the Avengers? | Black Widow
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| 213 | Who was president during the 1929 stock market crash? | Herbert Hoover
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| 214 | Alvin and the Chipmunks is a musical group and series centered around three chipmunks named Alvin, Theodore and what else? | Simon
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| 215 | What currently-successful actress began her career as a child in Spielberg’s E.T.? | Drew Barrymore
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| 216 | Who portrayed Nick Carraway in the 2013 rendition of the Great Gatsby? | Tobey Maguire
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| 217 | What is America’s number on legal cash shop? | Corn
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| 218 | With the album Kind of Blue, who was the trumpeter who helped develop bebop, hard bop and modal jazz? | Miles Davis
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| 219 | What comedian plays himself in his own sitcom and had a tour called Hilarious? | Louis CK
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| 220 | In 2012, along with Lincoln, another movie came out about honoring the president in a fantasy horror film that portrayed him as what? | Vampire Hunter
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