1 : Introduction to the question “Who created the highest-selling artwork to date by a living artist? The highest price ever paid for an artwork by a living artist was for Jasper Johns’ 1958 painting, Flag. It was sold privately for $110 million in 2010. Created when Johns was 24-years-old, two years after he was … Read more
1 : Introduction to the question “The four Chicken McNugget shapes all start with what letter? The shapes of McDonald’s chicken nuggets may appear to be random, but that’s hardly the case. In fact, they’ve existed in the same four shapes for the past 38 years, no matter which location you get them from. And … Read more
1 : Introduction to the question “Which game show host ended his shows by asking people to have their pets spayed or neutered? At the end of every Price Is Right episode, longtime game show host Bob Barker burned these words into viewers’ minds: “Help control the pet population.” Have your pets spayed or neutered. … Read more
1 : Introduction to the question “Which watch company used the slogan, “It takes a licking and keeps on ticking”? Timex is a watch company with roots that date back to 1854 and the Waterbury Clock Company. To date, Timex has sold over one billion watches. But it was in the 1950s that the brand … Read more
1 : Introduction to the question “What was the name of the Dutch colony that later became New York City? New York City’s original name was New Amsterdam. New Amsterdam was founded in July 1625, when a settlement was established by the Dutch West India Company. New Amsterdam was a Dutch settlement established at the … Read more
1 : Introduction to the question “Who is the only Best Actress Oscar winner to also win an Oscar for Best Original Song? Barbra Streisand has achieved success in multiple fields of entertainment and is among the few performers to win an Oscar, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony (EGOT). Streisand won an Academy Award for Best … Read more
1 : Introduction to the question “Which of these spices is considered a hallucinogenic? A sprinkle of nutmeg in eggnog or a pinch in apple pie can lend the finishing touch to a holiday dessert. The traditional holiday spice has also made headlines as an unconventional way of getting high, known as a “nutmeg high.” … Read more
1 : Introduction to the question “Which state’s capital is named after the seventh President of the United States? Jackson is the capital and the most populated city of the state of Mississippi. Founded in 1821, the city is named after General Andrew Jackson, who was honored for his role in the Battle of New … Read more
1 : Introduction to the question “Jon Bon Jovi reportedly wrote “You Give Love a Bad Name” about which actress he once dated? “Shot through the heart, and you’re to blame, darlin’ you give love a bad name.” The lyrics from Bon Jovi’s 1986 smash hit was inspired by Jon Bon Jovi’s brief relationship with … Read more
1 : Introduction to the question “Which rock band features member Angus Young performing in his trademark school uniform? Angus Young is best known as the co-founder, lead guitarist, and songwriter of the Australian hard rock band AC/DC. He is known for his energetic performances, schoolboy-uniform stage outfits, and his own version of Chuck Berry’s … Read more