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Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building	What was the name of the Federal building destroyed by total asshats Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols in Oklahoma City on April 19, 1995?
The Tracey Ullman Show	April 19, 1987 saw the debut of The Simpsons as series of shorts on what prime time Fox series?
Spanish-American War	Following the sinking of the USS Maine, April 23, 1898 saw the beginning of what conflict when war was declared on the United States following a 2 day naval blockade of Cuba?
John Paul Stevens	Which Supreme Court justice announced their retirement this week?
The League of Nations	A precursor to today's United Nations, what inter-governmental organization was pushed by President Woodrow Wilson and disbanded itself on April 20, 1946?
Ginger Grant	What was the full character name of the movie star on TVs Gilligan's Island?
Seattle	The first world's fair in the United States since World War II, what city hosted the 1962 World's Fair, known as Century 21 Exposition?
The Simpsons	What TV staple had its debut on April 19, 1987 as a short on The Tracy Ullman Show?
Earth Day	What "important" day, started by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson (D-Wis), is celebrated in the U.S. on April 22, but by the U.N. on the day of the spring equinox?
Wrigley Field	The second oldest ballpark in the Major Leagues, where do the Chicago Cubs play their home games?
The Phantom	What comic strip, created by Lee Falk, tells the story of a line of costumed crime fighters who operate from the fictional African country of Bangalla?
Iceland	An erupting volcano in what country has blanketed most of Northern Europe with a layer of ash that is making air travel particularly difficult at the moment?
Birds	Ornithology is the study of what?
Vanilla Ice	Born Robert Matthew Van Winkle in Dallas, Tx, what rapper had his best known hit with 1990s Ice Ice Baby?
A peck of pickled peppers	According to the nursery rhyme, what did Peter Piper pick?
Time flies	Commonly seen on clocks, what it the usual translation of the Latin phrase Tempus Fugit
Bay of pigs	April 19, 1961 saw the CIA backed invasion of Cuba fall flat on it's face, when the invasion force met disaster at what southern Cuban location?
Clove hitch	Which of the essential knots, used extensively in climbing, consits of two opposed half hitches?
Jasmine	An official Disney Princess, what is the name of the princess of Agrabah, heroine of the film Aladdin?
Biscuit	That dietary staple of seafarers for over 400 years, hard tack is a type of what?
Boston Marathon	The oldest annual marathon in the world, what well known road race got its start on April 19, 1897 and attracts a world wide field of entrants each April?
Agatha Christie	What authors books includes such works as The Pale Horse, The Body in the Library, The Man in the Brown Suit, and Death on the Nile
Paranoid Personality Disorder	What does the DSM-IV define as: A. A pervasive distrust and suspiciousness of others such that their motives are interpreted as malevolent, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by four (or more) of the following: (1) suspects, without sufficient basis, that others are exploiting, harming, or deceiving him (2) is preoccupied with unjustified doubts about the loyalty or trustworthiness of friends or associates (3) is reluctant to confide in others because of unwarranted fear that the information will be used maliciously against him (4) reads hidden demeaning or threatening meanings into benign remarks or events (5) persistently bears grudges, i.e., is unforgiving of insults, injuries, or slights (6) perceives attacks on his character or reputation that are not apparent to others and is quick to react angrily or to counterattack (7) has recurrent suspicions, without justification, regarding fidelity of spouse or sexual partner B. Does not occur exclusively during the course of Schizophrenia, a Mood Disorder With Psychotic Features, or another Psychotic Disorder and is not due to the direct physiological effects of a general medical condition.
Abraham Lincoln	Who was the first US president to be assassinated?
Tennessee	According to the song, Davy Crockett was Born on a mountain top where(Greenest state in the land of the free.)?
South Beach Diet	What diet, developed by Dr. Arthur Agatston at the Mount Sinai Medical Center & Miami Heart Institute, focus on foods with a low glycemic index and foods rich in unsaturated fats and omega-3 fatty acids?
Batman	April 25, 1939 saw DC comics introduce what major super hero, their second major, who debuted in issue 27 of Detective Comics.
House of Faberge	What jewelry firm is perhaps best remembered for the exquisite jeweled eggs that were popular Easter time gifts at the turn of the 20th century?
Thor	Capable of flattening mountains with a single blow, who wields a hammer known as Mjollnir?
Cheese	Monterey Jack, Manchego, and Wensleydale are all types of what?
ctrl v	In most modern operating systems ctrl (or on a mac the mac key) x is cut, ctrl c is copy and ctrl z is undo. What is the letter for paste?
Alfred Hitchcock	Which film director, who died today in 1980, directed the films “Marnie”, “Rear Window”, “The Trouble With Harry”, and “Frenzy”, among many others?
Tennessee	What state, known as The Volunteer State, was the 16th state to join the Union on June 1, 1796?
France	The Louisiana Purchase was signed today in 1803. Which country sold the land to the USA?
HMS Bounty	On April 29, 1789, Lt William Bligh and 18 others were set adrift in a lifeboat as Fletcher Christian mutinied and took control of what famous ship?
Boxer	Representing the province of Sarangani, Philippines, what is the more famous day job of Filipino congressman Manny Pacquiao?
1789	April 30 saw George Washington sworn in as the very first US President on the balcony of Federal Hall in New York. What year was his inauguration?
Australia and New Zealand	April 25 is celebrated as Anzac day in many parts of the world, a day to honor soldiers from what nations?
Library of Congress	April 24, 1800 saw the founding what institution when President John Adams sign an act of congress appropriating $5,000 “for the purchase of such books as may be necessary for the use of Congress …, and for fitting up a suitable apartment for containing them….”
Mr. Irrelevant	This year's honor goes to Tim Toone of Weber State, who earned what coveted title by being the last person chosen in the NFL draft?
Tanzania	The African countries of Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged on April 26, 1964 to form what new country?
Philadelphia	In the Rocky film franchise, what town does Rocky Balboa call home?
The Louisiana Purchase	April 30, 1803 saw Robert R. Livingston sign a treaty in Paris that allowed the United States to spend $15 million for what?
Irish Wolfhound	Known as the Gentle Giant, name the breed of dog that is recognized as the tallest of all dogs?
Sleep Terror Disorder	What does the DSM-IV define as: A. Recurrent episodes of abrupt awakening from sleep, usually occurring during the first third of the major sleep episode and beginning with a panicky scream. B. Intense fear and signs of autonomic arousal, such as tachycardia, rapid breathing, and sweating, during each episode. C. Relative unresponsiveness to efforts of others to comfort the person during the episode. D. No detailed dream is recalled and there is amnesia for the episode. E. The episodes cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning. F. The disturbance is not due to the direct physiological effects of a substance (e.g., a drug of abuse, a medication) or a general medical condition.
Super Mario Brothers	The goal of what popular Nintendo game is to navigate through the Mushroom Kingdom on a quest to save Princess Toadstool?
Jamie Hyneman	Who's missing: Grant Imahara, Kari Byron, Tory Belleci, Adam Savage
Rip Van Winkle	According to legend, who fell asleep in the Catskill Mountains for 20 years, following a game of 9-pins with the ghosts of Henry Hudson's crew?
New York, NY	On the steps of Federal Hall, George Washington took the first ever Oath of Office on the 30th of April, 1789 in what city?
Beetle Bailey	What comic strip, created by Mort Walker, tells the tale of a goldbricking US Army private?
Jerry Lee Lewis	Which scandal ridden singer, who married his 13 year old second cousin, is cousins with scandal plagued televangelist Jimmy Lee Swaggart?
Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey	What circus billed itself as “The Greatest Show on Earth”?
Steve Martin	Which frequent Saturday Night Live guest talent created such memorable characters as half of the Festrunk Brothers and Theodoric of York, Medieval Barber?
Swan	What kind of animal does “The Ugly Duckling” turn out to be in Hans Christian Andersen’s children’s story?
11	Doctor Who is back! Currently played by Matt Smith, how many different actors have portrayed the Doctor on the TV series (from 1963 to today)
William Bligh	Who was the captain of the HMS Bounty, set adrift with 18 of his loyal officers by Fletcher Christian, on April 28, 1789?
Mantle	Accounting for approximately 84% of the earths mass, what is the layer that falls between the core and the crust?
Skull size	Craniometry is a technique to measure what?
Batman	April 25, 1939 saw the introduction by Bob Kane of what major comic book character, one of the most popular of all times, in issue #37 of Detective Comics?
Conductors	Two titans in their field, Malcom Sargent (1895) and Thomas Beecham (1879) were both born on April 29th. What profession did they practice?
In a pumpkin shell	According to the nursery rhyme, where did Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater put his wife?
World War II	The Treaty of San Francisco, which came into effect on April 28, 1952, officially ended what?
The Wright Brothers	Who famously owned a bicycle shop at 22 South Williams Street, Dayton, Oh?
RMS Lusitania	May 7, 1915 saw German U-boat U-20 fired a single torpedo at what Cunard passenger liner, sinking it with the loss of 1,198 lives and helped turn public opinion against Germany and contributed to America's entry into WWI?
John Deere	Named for the developer of the steel plow, what Moline, Il. company is the largest producer of agricultural machinery in the world?
Kent State	May 4, 1970 saw 4 students killed and an additional 13 wounded when National Guard soldiers opened fire on unarmed students at what mid-western University?
Volleyball	Located in Holyoke, Ma, the town in which the sport was created, what Hall of Fame is located at 444 Dwight St?
Cabbage	A staple of the world's greatest sandwich, the Reuben, sauerkraut is made by fermenting what vegetable?
Charlie Brown	Although never seen in the comic book, which Peanuts character is in love with The Little Red-Haired Girl?
Mark	Prior to adopting the euro, what was the name of the currency shared by Germany and Finland?
Evolution	May 5, 1925 saw one John T. Scopes of Dayton, TN, charged with violating Tennessee's Butler Act, which prohibited the teaching of what?
Churchill Downs	What Louisville, Ky track is home to the Kentucky Derby, the annual race known as “The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports”?
Pluto	Which planet, which received its name on May 1, was named for the Roman god of the underworld, appropriate for such a presumably dark and cold world?
Henry David Thoreau	What American author, a founding influence on the school of transcendentalism, is perhaps best known for his book Walden, a reflection upon simple living in natural surroundings?
John Galt	Played by Paul Johansson in the recent movie, what is the name of the hero in Ayn Rand's seminal classic Atlas Shrugged?
A	What letter is The Scarlet Letter in Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel of the same name?
Ron Popeil	“But wait, there’s more!” May 3, 1935 saw the birth of what prolific inventor and marketing personality, known for such products as Mr. Microphone, Showtime Rotisserie, and GLH-9 Hair in a Can spray, among many others?
John L. Sullivan	Which bruising 19th century American, the last of the bare knuckle boxing heavyweight champions, was the first athlete to earn over one million dollars?
A Prairie Home Companion	What NPR staple, set in a fictional Minnesota town "where all the women are strong, all the men are good-looking, and all the children are above average", debuted in 1974?
Good Housekeeping	The first issue of what women's magazine, known for its seal of approval, first appeared on May 2, 1885?
Louisville	What Kentucky city plays host to the "fastest 2 minutes in sports", the Kentucky Derby?
Kent State	May 4, 1970 saw 4 students killed and an additional 13 wounded when National Guard soldiers opened fired on unarmed students at what mid-western University?
The Family Circus	Which comic strip, created by Bil Keane, focuses on parents Bill and Thelma, and kids Billy, Dolly, Jeffy, and P.J.?
Vulcan	On Star Trek, Mr. Spock's mother hailed from earth. From what planet did his father hail?
Germany	May 7, 1945 saw which Axis member nation sign a treaty of unconditional surrender, ending their participation in WWII?
The French	Cinco de Mayo (the fifth of May), is heavily celebrated in the US as an excuse to drink Corona. In Mexico, however, it's receives a minor nod as a day to commemorate an unexpected Mexican victory at the Battle of Puebla over what European heavyweight?
The Crocodile Hunter	Steve Irwin, beloved Australian who died after a stingray mistook his chest for a dart board, was better known as whom?
Vulcan	What is the name of the umbrella company under which local gabazillionaire Paul Allen does most of his work, such as owning the Seahawks, some of the Sounders, the Cinerama, and the Flying Heritage Collection, among others?
Saint Helena	May 5, 1821 saw Emperor Napoleon I die of what was likely stomach cancer on what British possession?
Doctors	The Hippocratic Oath is taken by what profession?
Ohio	In what state is Kent State University located?
Ken Burns	What famed documentarian, a staple of PBS, has produced films on The Civil War, Baseball, Jazz, World War II, and National Parks?
Vulcan	According to the company, the Arm and Hammer logo represents which Roman god, the god of fire and metalworking?
Dr. No	Although the 6th book written, what was the first James Bond film to be released (in 1969)?
Donatello	Who is missing: April O'Neil, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael
Zygote	What is the name of the single cell that results from the union of the parents sex cells at fertilization?
Gold	Early prospectors often confused pyrite (FeS2) with what mineral they were seeking?
Norse	Asgard is home to the gods of what culture?
The Avengers	What name was given to the team consisting of Iron Man, Ant-Man, Wasp, Thor, and the Hulk?
Clark Kent	Who, along with fellow reporter Lois, acts as a mentor and role model for young photojournalist Jimmy Olsen?

Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building

What was the name of the Federal building destroyed by total asshats Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols in Oklahoma City on April 19, 1995?

The Tracey Ullman Show

April 19, 1987 saw the debut of The Simpsons as series of shorts on what prime time Fox series?

Spanish-American War

Following the sinking of the USS Maine, April 23, 1898 saw the beginning of what conflict when war was declared on the United States following a 2 day naval blockade of Cuba?

John Paul Stevens

Which Supreme Court justice announced their retirement this week?

The League of Nations

A precursor to today's United Nations, what inter-governmental organization was pushed by President Woodrow Wilson and disbanded itself on April 20, 1946?

Ginger Grant

What was the full character name of the movie star on TVs Gilligan's Island?

Seattle

The first world's fair in the United States since World War II, what city hosted the 1962 World's Fair, known as Century 21 Exposition?

The Simpsons

What TV staple had its debut on April 19, 1987 as a short on The Tracy Ullman Show?

Earth Day

What "important" day, started by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson (D-Wis), is celebrated in the U.S. on April 22, but by the U.N. on the day of the spring equinox?

Wrigley Field

The second oldest ballpark in the Major Leagues, where do the Chicago Cubs play their home games?

The Phantom

What comic strip, created by Lee Falk, tells the story of a line of costumed crime fighters who operate from the fictional African country of Bangalla?

Iceland

An erupting volcano in what country has blanketed most of Northern Europe with a layer of ash that is making air travel particularly difficult at the moment?

Birds

Ornithology is the study of what?

Vanilla Ice

Born Robert Matthew Van Winkle in Dallas, Tx, what rapper had his best known hit with 1990s Ice Ice Baby?

A peck of pickled peppers

According to the nursery rhyme, what did Peter Piper pick?

Time flies

Commonly seen on clocks, what it the usual translation of the Latin phrase Tempus Fugit

Bay of pigs

April 19, 1961 saw the CIA backed invasion of Cuba fall flat on it's face, when the invasion force met disaster at what southern Cuban location?

Clove hitch

Which of the essential knots, used extensively in climbing, consits of two opposed half hitches?

Jasmine

An official Disney Princess, what is the name of the princess of Agrabah, heroine of the film Aladdin?

Biscuit

That dietary staple of seafarers for over 400 years, hard tack is a type of what?

Boston Marathon

The oldest annual marathon in the world, what well known road race got its start on April 19, 1897 and attracts a world wide field of entrants each April?

Agatha Christie

What authors books includes such works as The Pale Horse, The Body in the Library, The Man in the Brown Suit, and Death on the Nile

Paranoid Personality Disorder

What does the DSM-IV define as: A. A pervasive distrust and suspiciousness of others such that their motives are interpreted as malevolent, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by four (or more) of the following: (1) suspects, without sufficient basis, that others are exploiting, harming, or deceiving him (2) is preoccupied with unjustified doubts about the loyalty or trustworthiness of friends or associates (3) is reluctant to confide in others because of unwarranted fear that the information will be used maliciously against him (4) reads hidden demeaning or threatening meanings into benign remarks or events (5) persistently bears grudges, i.e., is unforgiving of insults, injuries, or slights (6) perceives attacks on his character or reputation that are not apparent to others and is quick to react angrily or to counterattack (7) has recurrent suspicions, without justification, regarding fidelity of spouse or sexual partner B. Does not occur exclusively during the course of Schizophrenia, a Mood Disorder With Psychotic Features, or another Psychotic Disorder and is not due to the direct physiological effects of a general medical condition.

Abraham Lincoln

Who was the first US president to be assassinated?

Tennessee

According to the song, Davy Crockett was Born on a mountain top where(Greenest state in the land of the free.)?

South Beach Diet

What diet, developed by Dr. Arthur Agatston at the Mount Sinai Medical Center & Miami Heart Institute, focus on foods with a low glycemic index and foods rich in unsaturated fats and omega-3 fatty acids?

Batman

April 25, 1939 saw DC comics introduce what major super hero, their second major, who debuted in issue 27 of Detective Comics.

House of Faberge

What jewelry firm is perhaps best remembered for the exquisite jeweled eggs that were popular Easter time gifts at the turn of the 20th century?

Thor

Capable of flattening mountains with a single blow, who wields a hammer known as Mjollnir?

Cheese

Monterey Jack, Manchego, and Wensleydale are all types of what?

ctrl v

In most modern operating systems ctrl (or on a mac the mac key) x is cut, ctrl c is copy and ctrl z is undo. What is the letter for paste?

Alfred Hitchcock

Which film director, who died today in 1980, directed the films “Marnie”, “Rear Window”, “The Trouble With Harry”, and “Frenzy”, among many others?

Tennessee

What state, known as The Volunteer State, was the 16th state to join the Union on June 1, 1796?

France

The Louisiana Purchase was signed today in 1803. Which country sold the land to the USA?

HMS Bounty

On April 29, 1789, Lt William Bligh and 18 others were set adrift in a lifeboat as Fletcher Christian mutinied and took control of what famous ship?

Boxer

Representing the province of Sarangani, Philippines, what is the more famous day job of Filipino congressman Manny Pacquiao?

1789

April 30 saw George Washington sworn in as the very first US President on the balcony of Federal Hall in New York. What year was his inauguration?

Australia and New Zealand

April 25 is celebrated as Anzac day in many parts of the world, a day to honor soldiers from what nations?

Library of Congress

April 24, 1800 saw the founding what institution when President John Adams sign an act of congress appropriating $5,000 “for the purchase of such books as may be necessary for the use of Congress …, and for fitting up a suitable apartment for containing them….”

Mr. Irrelevant

This year's honor goes to Tim Toone of Weber State, who earned what coveted title by being the last person chosen in the NFL draft?

Tanzania

The African countries of Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged on April 26, 1964 to form what new country?

Philadelphia

In the Rocky film franchise, what town does Rocky Balboa call home?

The Louisiana Purchase

April 30, 1803 saw Robert R. Livingston sign a treaty in Paris that allowed the United States to spend $15 million for what?

Irish Wolfhound

Known as the Gentle Giant, name the breed of dog that is recognized as the tallest of all dogs?

Sleep Terror Disorder

What does the DSM-IV define as: A. Recurrent episodes of abrupt awakening from sleep, usually occurring during the first third of the major sleep episode and beginning with a panicky scream. B. Intense fear and signs of autonomic arousal, such as tachycardia, rapid breathing, and sweating, during each episode. C. Relative unresponsiveness to efforts of others to comfort the person during the episode. D. No detailed dream is recalled and there is amnesia for the episode. E. The episodes cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning. F. The disturbance is not due to the direct physiological effects of a substance (e.g., a drug of abuse, a medication) or a general medical condition.

Super Mario Brothers

The goal of what popular Nintendo game is to navigate through the Mushroom Kingdom on a quest to save Princess Toadstool?

Jamie Hyneman

Who's missing: Grant Imahara, Kari Byron, Tory Belleci, Adam Savage

Rip Van Winkle

According to legend, who fell asleep in the Catskill Mountains for 20 years, following a game of 9-pins with the ghosts of Henry Hudson's crew?

New York, NY

On the steps of Federal Hall, George Washington took the first ever Oath of Office on the 30th of April, 1789 in what city?

Beetle Bailey

What comic strip, created by Mort Walker, tells the tale of a goldbricking US Army private?

Jerry Lee Lewis

Which scandal ridden singer, who married his 13 year old second cousin, is cousins with scandal plagued televangelist Jimmy Lee Swaggart?

Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey

What circus billed itself as “The Greatest Show on Earth”?

Steve Martin

Which frequent Saturday Night Live guest talent created such memorable characters as half of the Festrunk Brothers and Theodoric of York, Medieval Barber?

Swan

What kind of animal does “The Ugly Duckling” turn out to be in Hans Christian Andersen’s children’s story?

11

Doctor Who is back! Currently played by Matt Smith, how many different actors have portrayed the Doctor on the TV series (from 1963 to today)

William Bligh

Who was the captain of the HMS Bounty, set adrift with 18 of his loyal officers by Fletcher Christian, on April 28, 1789?

Mantle

Accounting for approximately 84% of the earths mass, what is the layer that falls between the core and the crust?

Skull size

Craniometry is a technique to measure what?

Batman

April 25, 1939 saw the introduction by Bob Kane of what major comic book character, one of the most popular of all times, in issue #37 of Detective Comics?

Conductors

Two titans in their field, Malcom Sargent (1895) and Thomas Beecham (1879) were both born on April 29th. What profession did they practice?

In a pumpkin shell

According to the nursery rhyme, where did Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater put his wife?

World War II

The Treaty of San Francisco, which came into effect on April 28, 1952, officially ended what?

The Wright Brothers

Who famously owned a bicycle shop at 22 South Williams Street, Dayton, Oh?

RMS Lusitania

May 7, 1915 saw German U-boat U-20 fired a single torpedo at what Cunard passenger liner, sinking it with the loss of 1,198 lives and helped turn public opinion against Germany and contributed to America's entry into WWI?

John Deere

Named for the developer of the steel plow, what Moline, Il. company is the largest producer of agricultural machinery in the world?

Kent State

May 4, 1970 saw 4 students killed and an additional 13 wounded when National Guard soldiers opened fire on unarmed students at what mid-western University?

Volleyball

Located in Holyoke, Ma, the town in which the sport was created, what Hall of Fame is located at 444 Dwight St?

Cabbage

A staple of the world's greatest sandwich, the Reuben, sauerkraut is made by fermenting what vegetable?

Charlie Brown

Although never seen in the comic book, which Peanuts character is in love with The Little Red-Haired Girl?

Mark

Prior to adopting the euro, what was the name of the currency shared by Germany and Finland?

Evolution

May 5, 1925 saw one John T. Scopes of Dayton, TN, charged with violating Tennessee's Butler Act, which prohibited the teaching of what?

Churchill Downs

What Louisville, Ky track is home to the Kentucky Derby, the annual race known as “The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports”?

Pluto

Which planet, which received its name on May 1, was named for the Roman god of the underworld, appropriate for such a presumably dark and cold world?

Henry David Thoreau

What American author, a founding influence on the school of transcendentalism, is perhaps best known for his book Walden, a reflection upon simple living in natural surroundings?

John Galt

Played by Paul Johansson in the recent movie, what is the name of the hero in Ayn Rand's seminal classic Atlas Shrugged?

A

What letter is The Scarlet Letter in Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel of the same name?

Ron Popeil

“But wait, there’s more!” May 3, 1935 saw the birth of what prolific inventor and marketing personality, known for such products as Mr. Microphone, Showtime Rotisserie, and GLH-9 Hair in a Can spray, among many others?

John L. Sullivan

Which bruising 19th century American, the last of the bare knuckle boxing heavyweight champions, was the first athlete to earn over one million dollars?

A Prairie Home Companion

What NPR staple, set in a fictional Minnesota town "where all the women are strong, all the men are good-looking, and all the children are above average", debuted in 1974?

Good Housekeeping

The first issue of what women's magazine, known for its seal of approval, first appeared on May 2, 1885?

Louisville

What Kentucky city plays host to the "fastest 2 minutes in sports", the Kentucky Derby?

Kent State

May 4, 1970 saw 4 students killed and an additional 13 wounded when National Guard soldiers opened fired on unarmed students at what mid-western University?

The Family Circus

Which comic strip, created by Bil Keane, focuses on parents Bill and Thelma, and kids Billy, Dolly, Jeffy, and P.J.?

Vulcan

On Star Trek, Mr. Spock's mother hailed from earth. From what planet did his father hail?

Germany

May 7, 1945 saw which Axis member nation sign a treaty of unconditional surrender, ending their participation in WWII?

The French

Cinco de Mayo (the fifth of May), is heavily celebrated in the US as an excuse to drink Corona. In Mexico, however, it's receives a minor nod as a day to commemorate an unexpected Mexican victory at the Battle of Puebla over what European heavyweight?

The Crocodile Hunter

Steve Irwin, beloved Australian who died after a stingray mistook his chest for a dart board, was better known as whom?

Vulcan

What is the name of the umbrella company under which local gabazillionaire Paul Allen does most of his work, such as owning the Seahawks, some of the Sounders, the Cinerama, and the Flying Heritage Collection, among others?

Saint Helena

May 5, 1821 saw Emperor Napoleon I die of what was likely stomach cancer on what British possession?

Doctors

The Hippocratic Oath is taken by what profession?

Ohio

In what state is Kent State University located?

Ken Burns

What famed documentarian, a staple of PBS, has produced films on The Civil War, Baseball, Jazz, World War II, and National Parks?

Vulcan

According to the company, the Arm and Hammer logo represents which Roman god, the god of fire and metalworking?

Dr. No

Although the 6th book written, what was the first James Bond film to be released (in 1969)?

Donatello

Who is missing: April O'Neil, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael

Zygote

What is the name of the single cell that results from the union of the parents sex cells at fertilization?

Gold

Early prospectors often confused pyrite (FeS2) with what mineral they were seeking?

Norse

Asgard is home to the gods of what culture?

The Avengers

What name was given to the team consisting of Iron Man, Ant-Man, Wasp, Thor, and the Hulk?

Clark Kent

Who, along with fellow reporter Lois, acts as a mentor and role model for young photojournalist Jimmy Olsen?