Category: General

Which pioneering rock ’n’ roll artist wrote the 1955 hit “Tutti Frutti”?

Chuck Berry
Little Richard
Elvis Presley
Jerry Lee Lewis

Fact: Little Richard wrote and recorded “Tutti Frutti” in 1955, delivering a raw, high-energy performance that helped define the sound, spirit, and rebellious attitude of early rock ’n’ roll. With its pounding piano, ecstatic vocals, and infectious rhythm, the song broke sharply from mainstream musical norms and influenced countless artists who followed. “Tutti Frutti” is widely credited as a foundational rock recording, cementing Little Richard’s reputation as one of the genre’s most important and groundbreaking figures.

Correct Answer: Little Richard

Which movie holds the record for the biggest box office loss ever?

Waterworld
The Flash
John Carter
Mars Needs Moms

Fact: Disney’s “John Carter” is widely considered the biggest box office bomb of all time. With a production budget of around $263 million—before global marketing costs—the film brought in just $284 million globally, resulting in a loss of up to $250 million for the studio. Based on a century-old sci-fi novel, the movie struggled to connect with audiences, partly due to confusing marketing and a vague title. It was meant to launch a major franchise, but its underwhelming box office performance killed that dream instantly.

Correct Answer: John Carter

Which professional wrestling icon appeared in the 1987 fantasy film “The Princess Bride”?

Hulk Hogan
John Cena
Ric Flair
André the Giant

Fact: The role of Fezzik, the gentle, soft-spoken giant in The Princess Bride, was played by André the Giant, one of the most legendary figures in professional wrestling history. Standing over seven feet tall and weighing more than 500 pounds during his career, André was already a global wrestling superstar when he took on the role. His performance became one of the film’s most beloved, iconic elements, helping turn the movie into a lasting, enduring cult classic and introducing André to audiences far beyond the wrestling ring worldwide.

Correct Answer: André the Giant

What fashion designer directed an Oscar-nominated feature film?

Ralph Lauren
Tom Ford
Donna Karan
Vera Wang

Fact: Tom Ford is a fashion designer and filmmaker. He launched his luxury brand in 2006, having previously served as the creative director at Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent. In March 2005, Ford announced the launch of his film production company, Fade to Black. Ford directed the films A Single Man (2009) and Nocturnal Animals (2016), both films were Oscar-nominated. His directorial debut A Single Man is based on the novel of the same name by Christopher Isherwood. The film starred Colin Firth who was nominated for an Academy Award.

Correct Answer: Tom Ford

Which U.S. river is widely known for flowing backward?

Chicago River
Hudson River
Colorado River
Mississippi River

Fact: The Chicago River is renowned for flowing “backwards” after a landmark engineering project completed in 1900 reversed its natural direction. Originally draining into Lake Michigan, the river was redirected away from the lake through the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal to protect the city’s drinking water from sewage contamination. The reversed flow now carries water toward the Des Plaines River and ultimately into the Mississippi River system, making the Chicago River the most famous example of an intentionally reversed river in U.S. history.

Correct Answer: Chicago River

What is the highest military rank in U.S. history that has been held by only three individuals?

General of the Army
Five-Star General
General of the Armies
Supreme Allied Commander

Fact: The rank of General of the Armies is the highest possible military rank and has been conferred only three times in U.S. history. John J. Pershing first received the title in 1919 for his leadership during World War I. George Washington was posthumously promoted to the rank in 1976 to ensure he would forever remain the nation’s most senior military officer. Ulysses S. Grant was posthumously granted the rank in 2022, recognizing his role as the Union’s top commander during the Civil War. Unlike the five-star rank of “General of the Army,” the designation “General of the Armies” stands above all others.

Correct Answer: General of the Armies

Which of these animals has a tail?

Aardvark
Capybara
Guinea pig
Manx cat

Fact: An aardvark does have a tail, and it is a thick, muscular, and clearly visible extension of the body that helps with balance and stability while the aardvark is digging and moving through burrows. The tail often drags behind the aardvark as it walks and can help brace the body when backing into or turning within tunnels. In contrast, the capybara and the guinea pig are commonly classified as tailless mammals. The Manx cat is also tailless, the result of a naturally occurring genetic mutation which has become a defining characteristic of the breed.

Correct Answer: Aardvark

What specific time is displayed on device screens in Apple advertisements?

8:46
9:41
3:21
11:17

Fact: The time 9:41 appears on the screens of devices in nearly every advertisement for Apple products. The detail dates back to the original iPhone unveiling in 2007, when Steve Jobs introduced the device roughly 41 minutes into the keynote presentation. Apple intentionally matched the on-screen clock to the real-time moment of the reveal, turning a precise logistical choice into a subtle yet recognizable branding signature. Although some early marketing materials briefly displayed 9:42, Apple ultimately standardized on 9:41 across its product marketing imagery.

Correct Answer: 9:41

Which writer famously wrote the line, “All that glisters is not gold”?

Mark Twain
Geoffrey Chaucer
Charles Dickens
William Shakespeare

Fact: The phrase “All that glisters is not gold” appears in The Merchant of Venice, written by William Shakespeare. In the play, the line is used to caution characters against being misled by appearances, emphasizing that something attractive or impressive on the surface may lack true value beneath. Over time, the wording evolved into the more familiar modern version, “All that glitters is not gold.” The expression has endured for centuries, becoming a widely used proverb in literature, politics, and everyday speech as a reminder to look beyond surface impressions when judging people, ideas, or situations.

Correct Answer: William Shakespeare

Which song made history as the very first No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100?

“Peggy Sue” by Buddy Holly
“Jailhouse Rock” by Elvis Presley
“Bird Dog” by The Everly Brothers
“Poor Little Fool” by Ricky Nelson

Fact: When the Billboard Hot 100 debuted on August 4, 1958, it marked a major turning point in how popular music success was measured in the United States. Prior to its creation, Billboard maintained several separate charts that tracked sales, radio airplay, and jukebox popularity independently. The Hot 100 unified these metrics into a single, comprehensive ranking designed to reflect a song’s overall commercial and cultural impact. The very first song to top this new chart was “Poor Little Fool” by Ricky Nelson, making it the inaugural No. 1 hit in Hot 100 history.

Correct Answer: “Poor Little Fool” by Ricky Nelson