Trivia: Donny Osmond and Bindi Irwin are past winners of what reality competition?
The Mole
Project Runway
The Challenge
Dancing with the Stars
Correct Answer: Dancing with the Stars
So why is this answer correct? : The winners of “Dancing with the Stars” are an eclectic bunch that includes singer Donny Osmond, conservationist Bindi Irwin, and NFL superstar Emmitt Smith.
Trivia: What former MTV VJ hosts “The Voice”?
Conan O’Brien
Jay Leno
David Letterman
Carson Daly
Correct Answer: Carson Daly
So why is this answer correct? : Carson Daly rose to prominence in the ‘90s and 2000s as the host of MTV’s “Total Request Live.” He now hosts the reality singing competition “The Voice.”
Trivia: “The Bachelor” series features ceremonies dedicated to what flower?
Rose
Sunflower
Daisy
Lilac
Correct Answer: Rose
So why is this answer correct? : The roses handed out during every episode of “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette” are hand-picked and trimmed before each rose ceremony.
Trivia: “Hell’s Kitchen” is a reality competition hosted by what celebrity chef?
Emeril Lagasse
Gordon Ramsay
Giada De Laurentiis
Alton Brown
Correct Answer: Gordon Ramsay
So why is this answer correct? : “Hell’s Kitchen” features teams of up-and-coming chefs vying for the approval of the fiery, foul-mouthed Gordon Ramsay.
Trivia: “Chopped” airs on what network?
HGTV
Food Network
Animal Planet
Comedy Central
Correct Answer: Food Network
So why is this answer correct? : Since its 2009 debut, the cooking competition “Chopped” has been a mainstay of Food Network programming, with more than 59 seasons.
Trivia: Who was the first winner of “American Idol”?
Kelly Clarkson
Clay Aiken
Jennifer Hudson
Adam Lambert
Correct Answer: Kelly Clarkson
So why is this answer correct? : On September 4, 2002, Kelly Clarkson defeated Justin Guarini to win the first season of the singing competition “American Idol.”
The Mokopa — an air-to-ground missile designed primarily as an anti-tank weapon — is produced by what country?
Russia
Turkey
United States
Israel
South Africa
Correct Answer: South Africa
Which of the following — designed to mimic the radar-signal of a B-52 Stratofortress — was a decoy missile?
AGM-124 Wasp
ADM-20 Quail
AIM-97 Seekbat
AGM-65 Maverick
AGM-79 Blue Eye
Correct Answer: ADM-20 Quail
The AGM-28A — a long range air-to-ground strategic missile operational in the 1950s and 1960s — was also known by what Elvis Presley-inspired name?
Mystery Train
Teddy Bear
Blue Hawaii
Hound Dog
Old Shep
Correct Answer: Hound Dog
Trivia: Which drugstore chain doubled in size every year for 16 years after 1961?
Walgreens
Rite-Aid
Eckerd
CVS
Correct Answer: Eckerd
So why is this answer correct? : Eckerd was founded in 1898 in Pennsylvania, but it didn’t reach its full potential until the founder’s son, Jack Eckerd, implemented some forward-thinking policies at a handful of stores in Florida. Thanks to changes such as larger aisles, expanding into cosmetics and snacks, and offering photography services, the chain doubled in size every year for 16 years after going public in 1961. By 1978, Eckerd was the second-largest drugstore chain in the U.S. (after Walgreens).