QUESTION: In the Gremlins film series, the 3 rules given were: Don’t feed him after midnight, Don’t get him wet, and Avoid what?

ANSWER: Light (Sunlight)

A LITTLE MORE: Owning a gremlin means you have to follow three rules: avoid bright light, don’t get them wet, and don’t feed them after midnight. No one follows the rules in any of the movies.

QUESTION: Which Amendment to the U.S. Constitution forbids cruel and unusual punishment?

ANSWER: Eighth

A LITTLE MORE: The Eighth Amendment of the United States Constitution prohibits the federal government from imposing excessive bail, excessive fines, or cruel and unusual punishments. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that this amendment Cruel and Unusual Punishment Clause also applies to the states.

QUESTION: As of 2023, which country is the largest producer of bananas in the world?

ANSWER: India

A LITTLE MORE: India is the largest producer of bananas in the world by a LONG shot. Due to the soil and climatic conditions, this fruit is widely grown across the country. In fact, as per statistics India produces over 30 million tons of bananas every year. China is second with less than half of what India produces yearly.

QUESTION: Three different actresses have won Tony Awards for best actress in a leading role in revivals of what musical?

ANSWER: Gypsy

A LITTLE MORE: Angela Lansbury (1975), Tyne Daly (1990) and Patti Lupone (2008) have won Tony Awards for best actress in a leading role in revivals of ‘Gypsy.’

QUESTION: Which of these sports items is the heaviest?

ANSWER: A Football

A LITTLE MORE: Baseball: Approximately 5 to 5.25 ounces (oz), Hockey Puck: Approximately 6 to 6.3 ounces (oz)
Volleyball: Approximately 9 to 10 ounces (oz), American Football: Approximately 14 to 15 ounces (oz)

QUESTION: Other than George Washington, who was the only presidential candidate to run unopposed for his second term?

ANSWER: James Monroe

A LITTLE MORE: James Monroe and George Washington remain the only presidential candidates to run without any major opposition. Monroe’s victory was the last of six straight victories by Virginians in presidential elections (Jefferson twice, Madison twice, and Monroe twice).

QUESTION: If your credit card starts with a number 6, what kind of card do you have?

ANSWER: Discover

A LITTLE MORE: Cards from the big four payment networks typically begin with these digits: American Express (3), Visa (4), Mastercard (2 or 5), and Discover (6).

QUESTION: Spelled correctly, name him. (F&L)

ANSWER: Martin Scorsese

A LITTLE MORE: Martin Scorsese is a renowned American film director, producer, screenwriter, and actor. Throughout his long and successful career, he has worked with various actors and film crews, but he himself has remained a consistent and influential figure in the world of cinema.

QUESTION: Correctly order these professional leagues from oldest to youngest: NBA, NHL, NFL, NASCAR, MLB.

ANSWER: MLB, NHL, NFL, NBA, NASCAR

A LITTLE MORE: MLB: 1876, NHL: 1917, NFL: 1920, NBA: 1946, NASCAR: 1948

QUESTION: What was The Crystals’ only #1 song?

ANSWER: He’s A Rebel

A LITTLE MORE: The Crystals had one No. 1 hit song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and that song is “He’s a Rebel.” “He’s a Rebel” was released in 1962 and reached the top of the charts. Da Doo Ron Ron only reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1963 but is their most recognizable hit.

QUESTION: In what horror film does news anchor Karen White transform into a werewolf during a live broadcast?

ANSWER: The Howling

A LITTLE MORE: In The Howling, Karen resolves to warn the world about the existence of werewolves, and surprises her employers by launching into her warning during a live television news broadcast. Then, to prove her story, she herself transforms into a werewolf.

QUESTION: According to Statista, the most popular flavor of jelly, jam, and preserves consumed in the United States from 2011 to 2020 was which?

ANSWER: Strawberry

A LITTLE MORE: According to Statista, the most popular flavor of jelly, jam, and preserves consumed in the United States from 2011 to 2020 was strawberry. In 2020, it was estimated that about 163.89 million Americans consumed strawberry jams, jellies, and preserves. Grape was the second preference.

QUESTION: A recurring enemy-species in the Super Mario franchise, what are these called?
ANSWER: Goombas

A LITTLE MORE: The Goombas, known in Japan as Kurib, are a fictional mushroom-like species from Nintendo’s Mario franchise. They first appeared in the NES video game Super Mario Bros. as the first enemy players encounter. They have appeared outside video games, including in film, television, internet pictures.

QUESTION: How many states are in Australia?

ANSWER: Six

A LITTLE MORE: Australia contains six states—New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, and Tasmania—and two internal territories—the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory, which contains Canberra. Australia also administers six external territories: Norfolk Island, Coral Sea Islands, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Christmas Island, Ashmore and Cartier Islands, and Heard Island and McDonald Islands.

QUESTION: In Scottish folklore, which is a dangerous shape-shifting water creature that can appear on land as a horse?

ANSWER: Kelpie

A LITTLE MORE: In Scottish folklore, a kelpie is a dangerous shape-shifting water creature that can appear on land as a horse. The kelpie appears to their human victims as a grey or white horse, entices them to ride on their back, then carries them down to a watery grave.