Government and History

1. One of the chief characters in discussions of the Wild West is the sheriff. Where did the word "sheriff" originate? 2. Only one president of the United States ever served in the U.S. Senate after completing his presidential term. Who was he? ...

Richard Wagstaff 'Dick' Clark

1. In what year did "American Bandstand" first air on television? For bragging rights, also name the city where it aired. 2. In July 1956, Dick Clark took over the host position. Who was the original host of "Bandstand"? 3. This song, written by...

Jungle Animals

1. The Capuchin monkey, found chiefly in the Amazon Basin of South America, is playing an increasingly important role in contemporary culture. What is it? 2. Rhinoceroses have become an endangered species primarily due to poachers who kill the ...

Fictional Characters

1. For centuries there have been stories about the loup-garou. What is a loup-garou? 2. Lycanthropy is the belief that one can turn into a wolf via witchcraft. It is also use to describe a characteristic of a certain psychoses. What is that ...

Wealth Throughout the Ages

1. This American businessman, designer, entrepreneur and inventor also changed the film industry by investing in this fledgling film animation company in 1986. Name both the visionary and the company he saved. 2. These top U.S. entrepreneurs of ...

Health Care in the United States

1. The CEO of this company received a reported $2.77 million in salary and bonuses in 2002. Name the company and the CEO. 2. Patients and/or their employers pay a regular amount of funds each month to insurance companies. These payments were ...