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Blaise Pascal	What French mathematician and philosopher, devised roulette while trying to attain perpetual motion, and also invented the hydraulic press and the syringe?
Hertz	Which company, who offers to "put you in the drivers seat", is the largest car rental company in the world, with over 30 million rentals per year?
Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show	First held in 1877, what dog show, who recently announced a Scottish Deerhound named Hickory as Best in Show, is the longest running dog show, and second longest continuously held sporting event in the US, behind only the Kentucky Derby?
Commonwealth of Massachusetts	Known as The Bay State, what was the 6th state to join the union on Feb 6, 1788?
Henry Ford	What American inventor and industrialist, father of the modern assembly line, held 161 patents in his own name and started a moderately successful car company along the way?
Ralph Dale Earnhardt, Sr	Feb 18, 2001 saw the death of what famed NASCAR driver, known as The Intimidator, a loss that is still mourned today by those who follow the sport?
Jefferson Davis	Feb 18, 1861 saw what man, immortalized on the face of Stone Mountain, Ga, was elected President of the Confederate States of America?
Tiger	Sunday was also the Chinese New Years. What year in the Chinese zodiac are we now in?
Angel Falls	With a height of 3212 feet, what Venezuelan waterfall is the tallest in the world?
Thomas Jefferson	Which U.S. President was first Secretary of State, then vice president before finally holding the office of president, the only man to hold all 3 offices?
John Glenn	On Feb 20, 1962, aboard Friendship 7, which astronaut became the first from the US to orbit the earth, a feat he repeated 36 years later?
Oregon	Feb 14, 1859 saw what state, with an offical motto that translates as "She Flies With Her Own Wings", join the union as the 33rd?
Cupid	The counterpart of the Greek god Eros, what Roman god is frequently depicted toting a bow and arrow?
Al Capone	In an act that became known as the St. Valentine's Day massacre, what Chicago crime boss had 6 rivals gunned down in the back of a garage?
Sadam Hussein	What deposed leader, who met his end on Dec 30, 2006 at the end of a rope, has sons Uday and Qusay, and 3 daughters?
Milhouse Van Houten	What blued hairEd, glasses wearing geek is the best friend of Bart Simpson?
Mort Walker	Which American cartoonist is responsible for creating the comic strips Hi and Lois and Beetle Bailey, both of which are still in production by their creator?
Thomas Jefferson	Whose picture is on the 2 dollar bill?
Earl Grey Tea	What tea, with a very distinctive flavor and aroma, is flavored with the rind of a bergamot orange?
Edmund Fitzgerald	Nov 10, 1975 saw the sinking of what ship, for 13 years the largest to sail the Great Lakes, which was later to inspire Gordon Lightfoot to pen his second top 10 hit?
Frank Herbert	What science fiction author, author of the Dune series, among others, was born in Tacoma and attended the University of Washington?
Wilson W. Wilson, Jr.	Played by the late Earl Hindman, what was the name of Tim's wise neighbor on the TV show Home Improvement?
Camp David	Naval Support Facility Thurmont, in rural Maryland, is a presidential retreat known as what?
Finland	The Miracle On Ice was the sports upset of all time as the US hockey team bested the Soviet Union 4-3. Which Nordic team the US ultimately beat to win the gold?
ice cream	A dessert or pie served a la mode always includes what?
Watson	What was the name of the computer that faced off against Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter last week on Jeopardy!?
Coast Starlight	What is the name of the Amtrak train that runs from Seattle's King Street Station to Union Station in Los Angeles?
Peanuts	In addition to documenting 118 uses for sweet potatoes, inventor/scientist George Washington Carver discovered more than 300 uses for what crop?
Iwo Jima	Today marks the anniversary of one of the most the iconic moments in US history when US marines (and a Navy corpsman), raised a flag on top of Mt Suribachi, during the WWII battle for which island?
The Alamo	Lasting for 13 days before the final battle, Mexican revolutionaries began a siege of what Texas mission on Feb 23, 1836?
Malcom X	Also known as El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, who was assassinated on Feb 21, 1965 in Manhattan's Audubon Ballroom, during a meeting of the Organization of Afro-American Unity?
Prii	In an attempt to satisfy the angst of an entire generation, Toyota announced this week that what is the official plural of the word Prius?
Maryland	Known as The Old Line State, or Little America, what was the 7th state to join the union on April 28, 1788?
Gene Siskel	Known for their thumbs up/thumbs down review summaries, who hosted Sneak Previews (on PBS) and later At the Movies, along with Rogert Ebert, until his death in 1999?
Ebony and Ivory	In what 1982 #1 hit did Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney profess a desire to be part of a piano?
Chevrolet cars	Sonic, Aveo, Cruze, and Impala are all types of what?
George III	Who was the King of England during the American Revolution?
A stingray	Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter, (born on 22 Feb 1962) died after being impaled by what animal?
Conan O'Brien	With the failure of his prime time show and his return to host the Tonight Show, whom is Jay Leno booting from behind the desk?
Kleptomania	What disorder is defined in DSM IV by: (1)Repeated theft of objects that are unnecessary for either personal use or monetary value. (2)Increasing tension immediately before the theft. (3)Pleasure or relief upon committing the theft. (4)The theft is not motivated by anger or vengeance, and is not caused by a delusion or hallucination. (5)The behavior is not better accounted for by a conduct disorder , manic episode , or antisocial personality disorder.
Mt Suribachi	Feb 23, 1945 saw one of the iconic moments in US history when US marines (and a Navy corpsman), were photographed raising the flag atop was Iwo Jima mountain?
Salman Rushdie	21 years ago today, supreme Iranian leader Ayatollah Khomeini offered a $3 million bounty for the death of what British author of The Satanic Verses?
Star Trek	Tuesday marked the birth of Majel Barrett, who made her career voicing the computers in what franchise?
Monopoly	What is the most popular board game in the United States?
Doctor Julius Hibbert	What is the name of the family doctor in The Simpsons cartoon show?
Great Smoky Mountains	According to the National Park Service, which National Park was the most visited in the United States, with over 9.5 million visitors last year?
Car Talk	What NPR show is hosted by Click and Clack, the Tappet brothers?
The Alamo	On Feb 23, 1836, the Mexican army, under the command of Santa Anna, set siege to what mission?
Nevada	Area 51 is a supposed hotbed of alien activity. In what US state is it located?
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg	What was the name of the couple executed in 1953 for passing nuclear secrets to the Soviet Union, the first execution of civilians for espionage in US history?
Dan Aykroyd	Who traded places with Eddie Murphy in the film 1983 masterpiece Trading Places?
Buffalo Bill	Friday marks the birthday of old West legend and showman William Cody. By what nickname name was he better known?
Department of State	Established by Executive Order on March 1, 1961, the Peace Corps was originally headed up by what government department, before becoming independent in 1981?
Scooby-Doo	Who is missing: Shaggy, Fred, Velma, Daphne
Sandwiches	Chimichurris, Dagwood, Hot Brown, Shawarma, and Muffuletta are all types of what?
Julius Caesar	Crossing the Rubicon, meaning passing the point of no return, was coined when who marched his army across the river on his way to Rome in 49BC?
DNA	On Feb 21, 1953 British scientist Francis Crick and American James D. Watson unlocked the structure of what?
The Penny	The US Mint, being in a redesigning mood, has accounted the new design for what currency unit?
Carbon	Which atom, with atomic number 6, is present in all known life forms?
Time	March 3, 1923 saw the first issue of what weekly news magazine, the worlds largest with over 20 million domestic readers?
2001	10:54 am on February 28 of what year saw Seattle rocked by an earthquake that measured 6.8 on the MMS scale?
Waco	On Feb 28, 1993, agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms raided the Branch Davidian complex, headed by David Koresh, in what Texas city?
Discovery	Currently, the oldest flying space shuttle in the fleet, which shuttle was launched last week on mission STS-133 to the International Space Station?
Rodney King	George Holliday famously videotaped the LAPD violating the civil rights of whom, on March 3, 1991?
Peoria	Sunday saw the Seattle Mariners play their first spring training game. In what Arizona city do they have their training camp?
Wonder Woman	Working in military intelligence during WWII, eventually achieving the rank of major, Diana Prince is the alter ego of what DC Comics superhero?
Lady Bird Johnson	Although born Claudia Alta Taylor, by what name is President Lyndon Johnson's first lady better known as?
A sharp	In music, what notation is used to indicate that the note is raised a half tone?
South Carolina	Known as The Palmetto State, what was the 8th state to join the union on May 23, 1788?
Bones	Osteoporosis is a weakness and brittleness of what?
Julia	The name Julie is French form of what classic Latin name meaning youthful, soft-haired, beautiful or vivacious?
Tonto	Played by Jay Silverheels on the TV series, what is the name of The Lone Ranger's faithful companion?
Branch Dividians	Feb 28, 1993 saw the BATF attempt to raid the Waco, TX compound of what religious cult, sparking a 51 day standoff?
Dr. Seuss	March 2, 1904 saw the birth of what famous American author, who once wrote under the pen name Theo LeSieg?
Champagne	At the end of every episode of Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, Robin Leach wished the viewer what kind of wishes?
Republican	Which of the two main political parties had it's founding on Feb 28, 1854 in Ripon, WI?
Julia Louis-Dreyfus	Who's missing: Jerry Seinfeld, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander
Homeland Security	Formerly under the US Department of the Treasury, the US Secret Service, currently operates under the watchful eye of what agency?
A Shirley Temple	What bar favorite consists of ginger ale, orange juice, and grenadine?
Peoria	In what Arizona city do the Seattle Mariners hold their spring training camp?
Bucks	Current home to former UW stud John Brockman, what is the NBA team that calls Milwaukee home?
Panda	Which animal is the symbol for the World Wide Fund for Nature?
Coca Cola	March 12, 1894 saw the first bottles of what beverage, concocted by Atlanta pharmacist John Pemberton, sold for the first time?
Charlotte, NC	Home to Bank of America and the east coast operations of Wells Fargo, after they bought Wachovia, what Southern city is the second largest banking center in the US behind New York?
Klondike Kat	What cartoon character was always in pursuit of a French-Canadian villain named Savoir-Faire?
Michaelangelo	Born on March 6, 1475, which Italian Renaissance sculptor, painter, architect, and poet was responsible for works such as The Sistine Chapel ceiling, and the dome of St. Peters Bascilica?
Jack Kerouac	Published in 1957, On The Road is a famous novel by which American beat poet, who was born on March 12, 1922?
Willow	March 6, 1899, saw German pharmaceutical giant Bayer, patent aspirin. The bark of what tree was used to make it?
Mattel	March 9, 1959 saw the introduction of the Barbie doll at the American International Toy Fair in New York. What company produces the Barbie doll?
Martin Sheen	Perhaps best remembered as Capt Benjamin Williard or President Josiah Bartlet, who is the father of total nutjob Charlie Sheen?
Battle of the Alamo	March 6, 1836 saw the death, in one day, of Jim Bowie, David Crockett, William B. Travis, and 112 others, at what event?
Gross Domestic Product	Which term in economics is represented by the initials GDP?
Ben Hur	The Academy Awards were last Sunday, with The King's Speech winning 4 out of 12. Since equaled by Titanic and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, which film, written by a former governor of New Mexico, was the first to win 11 awards in 1959
Buck Strickland	Voiced by Stephen Root, who is the overweight, balding, over the hill boss of Hank Hill on TV's King of the Hill?
Telephone	"Mr. Watson, come here. I want to see you" was the first message sent by what medium on March 10, 1876?
Spanish Flu	On March 4th 1918, the first known case in the US of which pandemic was observed at Fort Riley, Kansas?
Thin Mints	Accounting for up to 25% of the yearly sales, what is the most popular Girl Scout cookie sold?
Barbie	March 9, 1959 saw the introduction of what Mattel favorite, an 11.5 inch tall fashion doll which saw controversy when a later talking model exclaimed such phrases as “Will we ever have enough clothes?”, and “Math class is tough!”?
Childrens	The Newbery and Caldecott medals are awarded in what field of literature?
Mexican-American war	The 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo officially ended what 2 year long war?

Blaise Pascal

What French mathematician and philosopher, devised roulette while trying to attain perpetual motion, and also invented the hydraulic press and the syringe?

Hertz

Which company, who offers to "put you in the drivers seat", is the largest car rental company in the world, with over 30 million rentals per year?

Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

First held in 1877, what dog show, who recently announced a Scottish Deerhound named Hickory as Best in Show, is the longest running dog show, and second longest continuously held sporting event in the US, behind only the Kentucky Derby?

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Known as The Bay State, what was the 6th state to join the union on Feb 6, 1788?

Henry Ford

What American inventor and industrialist, father of the modern assembly line, held 161 patents in his own name and started a moderately successful car company along the way?

Ralph Dale Earnhardt, Sr

Feb 18, 2001 saw the death of what famed NASCAR driver, known as The Intimidator, a loss that is still mourned today by those who follow the sport?

Jefferson Davis

Feb 18, 1861 saw what man, immortalized on the face of Stone Mountain, Ga, was elected President of the Confederate States of America?

Tiger

Sunday was also the Chinese New Years. What year in the Chinese zodiac are we now in?

Angel Falls

With a height of 3212 feet, what Venezuelan waterfall is the tallest in the world?

Thomas Jefferson

Which U.S. President was first Secretary of State, then vice president before finally holding the office of president, the only man to hold all 3 offices?

John Glenn

On Feb 20, 1962, aboard Friendship 7, which astronaut became the first from the US to orbit the earth, a feat he repeated 36 years later?

Oregon

Feb 14, 1859 saw what state, with an offical motto that translates as "She Flies With Her Own Wings", join the union as the 33rd?

Cupid

The counterpart of the Greek god Eros, what Roman god is frequently depicted toting a bow and arrow?

Al Capone

In an act that became known as the St. Valentine's Day massacre, what Chicago crime boss had 6 rivals gunned down in the back of a garage?

Sadam Hussein

What deposed leader, who met his end on Dec 30, 2006 at the end of a rope, has sons Uday and Qusay, and 3 daughters?

Milhouse Van Houten

What blued hairEd, glasses wearing geek is the best friend of Bart Simpson?

Mort Walker

Which American cartoonist is responsible for creating the comic strips Hi and Lois and Beetle Bailey, both of which are still in production by their creator?

Thomas Jefferson

Whose picture is on the 2 dollar bill?

Earl Grey Tea

What tea, with a very distinctive flavor and aroma, is flavored with the rind of a bergamot orange?

Edmund Fitzgerald

Nov 10, 1975 saw the sinking of what ship, for 13 years the largest to sail the Great Lakes, which was later to inspire Gordon Lightfoot to pen his second top 10 hit?

Frank Herbert

What science fiction author, author of the Dune series, among others, was born in Tacoma and attended the University of Washington?

Wilson W. Wilson, Jr.

Played by the late Earl Hindman, what was the name of Tim's wise neighbor on the TV show Home Improvement?

Camp David

Naval Support Facility Thurmont, in rural Maryland, is a presidential retreat known as what?

Finland

The Miracle On Ice was the sports upset of all time as the US hockey team bested the Soviet Union 4-3. Which Nordic team the US ultimately beat to win the gold?

ice cream

A dessert or pie served a la mode always includes what?

Watson

What was the name of the computer that faced off against Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter last week on Jeopardy!?

Coast Starlight

What is the name of the Amtrak train that runs from Seattle's King Street Station to Union Station in Los Angeles?

Peanuts

In addition to documenting 118 uses for sweet potatoes, inventor/scientist George Washington Carver discovered more than 300 uses for what crop?

Iwo Jima

Today marks the anniversary of one of the most the iconic moments in US history when US marines (and a Navy corpsman), raised a flag on top of Mt Suribachi, during the WWII battle for which island?

The Alamo

Lasting for 13 days before the final battle, Mexican revolutionaries began a siege of what Texas mission on Feb 23, 1836?

Malcom X

Also known as El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, who was assassinated on Feb 21, 1965 in Manhattan's Audubon Ballroom, during a meeting of the Organization of Afro-American Unity?

Prii

In an attempt to satisfy the angst of an entire generation, Toyota announced this week that what is the official plural of the word Prius?

Maryland

Known as The Old Line State, or Little America, what was the 7th state to join the union on April 28, 1788?

Gene Siskel

Known for their thumbs up/thumbs down review summaries, who hosted Sneak Previews (on PBS) and later At the Movies, along with Rogert Ebert, until his death in 1999?

Ebony and Ivory

In what 1982 #1 hit did Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney profess a desire to be part of a piano?

Chevrolet cars

Sonic, Aveo, Cruze, and Impala are all types of what?

George III

Who was the King of England during the American Revolution?

A stingray

Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter, (born on 22 Feb 1962) died after being impaled by what animal?

Conan O'Brien

With the failure of his prime time show and his return to host the Tonight Show, whom is Jay Leno booting from behind the desk?

Kleptomania

What disorder is defined in DSM IV by: (1)Repeated theft of objects that are unnecessary for either personal use or monetary value. (2)Increasing tension immediately before the theft. (3)Pleasure or relief upon committing the theft. (4)The theft is not motivated by anger or vengeance, and is not caused by a delusion or hallucination. (5)The behavior is not better accounted for by a conduct disorder , manic episode , or antisocial personality disorder.

Mt Suribachi

Feb 23, 1945 saw one of the iconic moments in US history when US marines (and a Navy corpsman), were photographed raising the flag atop was Iwo Jima mountain?

Salman Rushdie

21 years ago today, supreme Iranian leader Ayatollah Khomeini offered a $3 million bounty for the death of what British author of The Satanic Verses?

Star Trek

Tuesday marked the birth of Majel Barrett, who made her career voicing the computers in what franchise?

Monopoly

What is the most popular board game in the United States?

Doctor Julius Hibbert

What is the name of the family doctor in The Simpsons cartoon show?

Great Smoky Mountains

According to the National Park Service, which National Park was the most visited in the United States, with over 9.5 million visitors last year?

Car Talk

What NPR show is hosted by Click and Clack, the Tappet brothers?

The Alamo

On Feb 23, 1836, the Mexican army, under the command of Santa Anna, set siege to what mission?

Nevada

Area 51 is a supposed hotbed of alien activity. In what US state is it located?

Julius and Ethel Rosenberg

What was the name of the couple executed in 1953 for passing nuclear secrets to the Soviet Union, the first execution of civilians for espionage in US history?

Dan Aykroyd

Who traded places with Eddie Murphy in the film 1983 masterpiece Trading Places?

Buffalo Bill

Friday marks the birthday of old West legend and showman William Cody. By what nickname name was he better known?

Department of State

Established by Executive Order on March 1, 1961, the Peace Corps was originally headed up by what government department, before becoming independent in 1981?

Scooby-Doo

Who is missing: Shaggy, Fred, Velma, Daphne

Sandwiches

Chimichurris, Dagwood, Hot Brown, Shawarma, and Muffuletta are all types of what?

Julius Caesar

Crossing the Rubicon, meaning passing the point of no return, was coined when who marched his army across the river on his way to Rome in 49BC?

DNA

On Feb 21, 1953 British scientist Francis Crick and American James D. Watson unlocked the structure of what?

The Penny

The US Mint, being in a redesigning mood, has accounted the new design for what currency unit?

Carbon

Which atom, with atomic number 6, is present in all known life forms?

Time

March 3, 1923 saw the first issue of what weekly news magazine, the worlds largest with over 20 million domestic readers?

2001

10:54 am on February 28 of what year saw Seattle rocked by an earthquake that measured 6.8 on the MMS scale?

Waco

On Feb 28, 1993, agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms raided the Branch Davidian complex, headed by David Koresh, in what Texas city?

Discovery

Currently, the oldest flying space shuttle in the fleet, which shuttle was launched last week on mission STS-133 to the International Space Station?

Rodney King

George Holliday famously videotaped the LAPD violating the civil rights of whom, on March 3, 1991?

Peoria

Sunday saw the Seattle Mariners play their first spring training game. In what Arizona city do they have their training camp?

Wonder Woman

Working in military intelligence during WWII, eventually achieving the rank of major, Diana Prince is the alter ego of what DC Comics superhero?

Lady Bird Johnson

Although born Claudia Alta Taylor, by what name is President Lyndon Johnson's first lady better known as?

A sharp

In music, what notation is used to indicate that the note is raised a half tone?

South Carolina

Known as The Palmetto State, what was the 8th state to join the union on May 23, 1788?

Bones

Osteoporosis is a weakness and brittleness of what?

Julia

The name Julie is French form of what classic Latin name meaning youthful, soft-haired, beautiful or vivacious?

Tonto

Played by Jay Silverheels on the TV series, what is the name of The Lone Ranger's faithful companion?

Branch Dividians

Feb 28, 1993 saw the BATF attempt to raid the Waco, TX compound of what religious cult, sparking a 51 day standoff?

Dr. Seuss

March 2, 1904 saw the birth of what famous American author, who once wrote under the pen name Theo LeSieg?

Champagne

At the end of every episode of Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, Robin Leach wished the viewer what kind of wishes?

Republican

Which of the two main political parties had it's founding on Feb 28, 1854 in Ripon, WI?

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Who's missing: Jerry Seinfeld, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander

Homeland Security

Formerly under the US Department of the Treasury, the US Secret Service, currently operates under the watchful eye of what agency?

A Shirley Temple

What bar favorite consists of ginger ale, orange juice, and grenadine?

Peoria

In what Arizona city do the Seattle Mariners hold their spring training camp?

Bucks

Current home to former UW stud John Brockman, what is the NBA team that calls Milwaukee home?

Panda

Which animal is the symbol for the World Wide Fund for Nature?

Coca Cola

March 12, 1894 saw the first bottles of what beverage, concocted by Atlanta pharmacist John Pemberton, sold for the first time?

Charlotte, NC

Home to Bank of America and the east coast operations of Wells Fargo, after they bought Wachovia, what Southern city is the second largest banking center in the US behind New York?

Klondike Kat

What cartoon character was always in pursuit of a French-Canadian villain named Savoir-Faire?

Michaelangelo

Born on March 6, 1475, which Italian Renaissance sculptor, painter, architect, and poet was responsible for works such as The Sistine Chapel ceiling, and the dome of St. Peters Bascilica?

Jack Kerouac

Published in 1957, On The Road is a famous novel by which American beat poet, who was born on March 12, 1922?

Willow

March 6, 1899, saw German pharmaceutical giant Bayer, patent aspirin. The bark of what tree was used to make it?

Mattel

March 9, 1959 saw the introduction of the Barbie doll at the American International Toy Fair in New York. What company produces the Barbie doll?

Martin Sheen

Perhaps best remembered as Capt Benjamin Williard or President Josiah Bartlet, who is the father of total nutjob Charlie Sheen?

Battle of the Alamo

March 6, 1836 saw the death, in one day, of Jim Bowie, David Crockett, William B. Travis, and 112 others, at what event?

Gross Domestic Product

Which term in economics is represented by the initials GDP?

Ben Hur

The Academy Awards were last Sunday, with The King's Speech winning 4 out of 12. Since equaled by Titanic and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, which film, written by a former governor of New Mexico, was the first to win 11 awards in 1959

Buck Strickland

Voiced by Stephen Root, who is the overweight, balding, over the hill boss of Hank Hill on TV's King of the Hill?

Telephone

"Mr. Watson, come here. I want to see you" was the first message sent by what medium on March 10, 1876?

Spanish Flu

On March 4th 1918, the first known case in the US of which pandemic was observed at Fort Riley, Kansas?

Thin Mints

Accounting for up to 25% of the yearly sales, what is the most popular Girl Scout cookie sold?

Barbie

March 9, 1959 saw the introduction of what Mattel favorite, an 11.5 inch tall fashion doll which saw controversy when a later talking model exclaimed such phrases as “Will we ever have enough clothes?”, and “Math class is tough!”?

Childrens

The Newbery and Caldecott medals are awarded in what field of literature?

Mexican-American war

The 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo officially ended what 2 year long war?