Episodes

Question 1: While many child actors struggle to transition to adult roles, Jodie Foster successfully made the leap after her Oscar-nominated performance in "Taxi Driver" - what unique controversy arose when Disney tried to block her from taking that...

Question 1: Before Mickey Mouse made his synchronized-sound debut in "Steamboat Willie," Walt Disney lost the rights to his first successful character, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit - what specific contract clause did Universal Studios exploit to take...

Question 1: What British sitcom was "Three's Company" based on, and how many episodes of that show did ABC executives watch before deciding to adapt it, leading to three different pilot episodes being filmed with different casts? Question 2: During...

Question 1: While Monet's "Water Lilies" series is his most famous work, the artist actually spent 43 years painting these scenes from his garden - what debilitating health condition affected him during the final 30 years of painting them, and how did...

Question 1: While many assume World Kindness Day is a recent social media trend, the movement actually began in 1996 when representatives from which seven countries met in Japan to form the World Kindness Movement, and what specific global event...

Question 1: While Grace Kelly starred in three Hitchcock films during her brief Hollywood career, only one of these psychological thrillers would become her most acclaimed role - which 1954 masterpiece featured Kelly as a wealthy socialite being...

Question 1: At what precise time and date was the World War I armistice signed, leading to the famous "11th hour" saying? Question 2: What was Veterans Day originally called when first established as a federal holiday? Question 3: Which U.S. President...

Question 1: What was Röntgen doing when he accidentally discovered X-rays? Question 2: What famous first X-ray image did Röntgen take of his wife's hand? Question 3: Why were X-rays initially called "Röntgen rays" in many countries? Question 4: What...

Question 1: What two elements did Marie Curie discover and name? Question 2: What was the name of Marie's husband and research partner, who shared her first Nobel Prize? Question 3: Marie Curie was the first person to win Nobel Prizes in how many...

Question 1: Who were the three crew members of Expedition 1, the first ISS long-duration mission? Question 2: How many sunrises do astronauts on the ISS see in a 24-hour period? Question 3: What is the length of a typical ISS expedition today?...

Question 1: In what year did Election Day become standardized as the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November? Question 2: Which state historically has had the highest voter turnout rate in presidential elections? Question 3: What was the...

Question 1: From what Native American tribe did Will Rogers descend, influencing much of his perspective? Question 2: What famous quote about political parties did Rogers make that's still quoted in elections today? Question 3: Besides being a...

Question 1: What is the name of the traditional altar created to honor deceased loved ones during Day of the Dead? Question 2: What type of bread is traditionally baked for Day of the Dead celebrations? Question 3: What is the name of the famous...

Question 1: In Mexico's Day of the Dead celebrations, what flower is traditionally used to guide spirits home? Question 2: What ancient Celtic harvest festival is considered the precursor to modern Halloween? Question 3: In Victorian times, what...

Question 1: What was Houdini's real name before he chose his famous stage name? Question 2: What unexpected incident led to Houdini's death on October 31, 1926? Question 3: What famous challenge did Houdini issue to spiritualists, offering a cash...

Question 1: What was the first word ever sent over the internet on October 29, 1969, before the system crashed? Question 2: What was the name of the network that preceded the internet, funded by the U.S. Department of Defense? Question 3: In what year...

Question 1: What record-breaking contract did Ohtani sign with the Dodgers in December 2023? Question 2: Before coming to MLB, what was the name of Ohtani's Japanese team where he first gained fame as a two-way player? Question 3: In what year did...

Question 1: How many times have the Dodgers and Yankees met in the World Series prior to 2024? Question 2: Who threw a World Series perfect game? Question 3: Which Dodgers player broke the color barrier against the Yankees in a World Series game in...

Question 1: In what city was the United Nations Charter signed before New York became its permanent headquarters? Question 2: How many official languages does the UN recognize for its proceedings? Question 3: What famous Norman Rockwell painting was...

Question 1: What famous toy was named after Theodore Roosevelt following a 1902 hunting incident? Question 2: Roosevelt was the first president to win what prestigious award while still in office? Question 3: What famous national organization did...

Question 1: Which famous actor played both Frankenstein's monster and Dracula's nemesis Van Helsing in different films? Question 2: In the original "The Wolf Man" (1941), what type of plant is said to be able to kill a werewolf? Question 3: What's the...

Question 1: Which famous actor played both Frankenstein's monster and Dracula's nemesis Van Helsing in different films? Question 2: In the original "The Wolf Man" (1941), what type of plant is said to be able to kill a werewolf? Question 3: What's the...

Question 1: How much did the United States pay Russia for Alaska in the 1867 purchase? Question 2: What was Alaska nicknamed after its purchase, due to the belief that it was a foolish acquisition? Question 3: In which year did Alaska officially...

Question 1: What is Eminem's real name? Question 2: In which year did Eminem release his breakout album "The Slim Shady LP"? Question 3: Which 2002 Eminem song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song? Question 4: What is the name of the record...