1. USA #1. We passed a grim, terrible milestone on Monday - of how many COVID-related deaths? More than the combined totals of the next two closest countries (Brazil and Mexico). 20% of all worldwide deaths, but just 4% of world population. USA #1
2. What airline lost an engine over Colorado on Sunday spewing equipment in residential areas, but it landed safely shortly after and no one was hurt?
3. In trending news, there's a new documentary about freeing Britney Spears - what is the term for the arrangement that her dad and her have - where he controls all her actions - which is usually reserved for people that cannot take care of themselves or make decisions in any manner - and hasn't been used on any similar male performers behaving oddly - like Kanye West (when he grabbed Taylor's award, every time he speaks, running for pres, etc), Mathew McConaughey.. when he was arrested playing conga drums naked, or Charlie Sheen talking about winning and tiger blood (just to name a few - of many - examples)?
4. When a Mars Loves a Rover... We just landed a Mars Rover to explore for signs of life and play with rocks and such. What is the name (or nickname) of this one?
5. What fast food chain is entering the chicken sandwich wars by introducing its version at participating restaurants in Nashville, Tennessee, and Charlotte, North Carolina, beginning on March 11 for $2.49?
Review your Current Events round answers:
1. USA #1. We passed a grim, terrible milestone on Monday - of how many COVID-related deaths? More than the combined totals of the next two closest countries (Brazil and Mexico). 20% of all worldwide deaths, but just 4% of world population. USA #1
2. What airline lost an engine over Colorado on Sunday spewing equipment in residential areas, but it landed safely shortly after and no one was hurt?
3. In trending news, there's a new documentary about freeing Britney Spears - what is the term for the arrangement that her dad and her have - where he controls all her actions - which is usually reserved for people that cannot take care of themselves or make decisions in any manner - and hasn't been used on any similar male performers behaving oddly - like Kanye West (when he grabbed Taylor's award, every time he speaks, running for pres, etc), Mathew McConaughey.. when he was arrested playing conga drums naked, or Charlie Sheen talking about winning and tiger blood (just to name a few - of many - examples)?
4. When a Mars Loves a Rover... We just landed a Mars Rover to explore for signs of life and play with rocks and such. What is the name (or nickname) of this one?
5. What fast food chain is entering the chicken sandwich wars by introducing its version at participating restaurants in Nashville, Tennessee, and Charlotte, North Carolina, beginning on March 11 for $2.49?
MYSTERY ROUND
Crayola Crayon Color Names Given the name of a crayola color, give the closest standard color to it (white, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, brown)
For example, Melon
Answer: Red
1. Cerulean
2. Inchworm
3. Bittersweet
4. Wisteria
5. Tumbleweed
6. Macaroni and Cheese
Review your Mystery round answers:
1. Cerulean
2. Inchworm
3. Bittersweet
4. Wisteria
5. Tumbleweed
6. Macaroni and Cheese
MUSIC ROUND
Name the song title and artist - 1 point each
And name the theme that permeates these songs for a bonus point
Song 1
Song 2
Song 3
Song 4
Song 5 - Please give actual title of the song (and artist) - not the TV Show that it was a theme for....
Song 6
7. For a bonus point, what is the theme that permeates through all 6 songs?
Review your Music round answers:
PICTURE ROUND
Emojis
What are these emojis saying?
For example, this is Up Sh!t's Creek Without a Paddle
Note: emojis don't cover every single word out there, so some imagination will be needed
Picture 1
Picture 2
Picture 3
Picture 4
Picture 5
Picture 6
Review your Picture round answers:
GENIUS ROUND
Hard questions from all over
2 points each
1. In December 2004, Rolling Stone magazine released a list of the top 500 songs of all time, including songs from 1940s through publication date. Which decade had the most songs on the list?
2. Name the four swimming strokes that are used in the Olympics - 1/2 point each.
3. What English book (that was published privately in 1928 in Italy and in 1929 in France) was not sold in its complete uncensored form in England until 1960, when it won in an obscenity trial (vulgar language and explicit descriptions of physical intimacy), quickly selling 3 million copies thereafter?
4. Did you hear about the guy that sorta disproved time travel by throwing a party for time travelers? He sat at the party alone among expensive drinks and food for hours. He announced his party (sent invitations) after it occurred - but no one went back in time to attend it. Who was this scientist?
5. In 1855 the US Army spent $30,000 to buy 33 animals (all the same kind of animal) that would be used for military use. The animal proved hardy and useful for military operations, however the Civil War interfered with the experiment - it was abandoned, and the animals were sold at auction. What kind of animal was it?
