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Muggles

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Before author J.K. Rowling began using the word "muggle" to refer to mortals, what did the word "muggle" mean?

New Words

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Who is credited with coining the words "reaganomics", "bumpersnickers", "skyjacker", and "guesstimate"?

Pizza

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From where does the "Margherita Pizza" get it's name?

Jubilee

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This summer the United Kingdom celebrates the Golden Jubilee, marking the 50th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's accession to the throne. What is the origin of the word ...

Television Comedies

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There was once an actor who co-starred on one of the most popular comedies ever on US television. Shortly after he left that show he landed a new gig starring in his own show. ...

Post-war Germany

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In 1945, after the end of World War II, Germany was divided into four zones of occupation, controlled by Great Britain, the United States, France, and the Soviet Union. In what ...

One Hit Wonders

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Toni Basil enjoyed a brief moment of fame in the 1980's for her hit song "Hey Mickey". What did she do professionally before and after her success with "Hey Mickey"? ...

Stadiums

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Where is the largest stadium in the world?

Language

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What country has the most spoken languages?

Waffle House

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How many different ways can Waffle House serve a hamburger?

To Boldy Go Where Everybody Knows Your Name...

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How many actors/actresses have appeared on both Cheers and Star Trek (including movies)?

Oldest Dynasty

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What current monarch is the latest member of the oldest continuously ruling royal dynasty in existence today?

Quote

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Who originally said... "My greatest wish is that none of my children become lawyers."

Civil War

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Why was Cherbourg, France named a historic (US) Civil War site?

Republics

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What country is the oldest republic still in existence today?

Mount Vernon

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What war established the military career of the man for whom Mount Vernon is named?

Famous Physicists

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Why did Sir Isaac Newton dress up in disguise and hang out in bars?

Pet Products

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Who, according to legend, invented the cat door?

The Uncanny Valley

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What is the "uncanny valley"?

Presidential Campaigns

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Who was the first incumbent US president to actively campaign on his own behalf while in office?

Geometry Problems of Antiquity

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What, specifically, are the "Geometric Problems of Antiquity"?

The Dick Van Dyke Show

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Aside from Dick Van Dyke, who was originally considered for the lead role on "The Dick Van Dyke Show"?

Dead Corporate Mascots

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What are the names of the corporate mascots in the Mark Ryden painting "Dead Characters"? 
Dead Characters

Packy East

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Who was Packy East?

 

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