[Answer] The "Pentagon Papers" contained secret government information about what?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "The "Pentagon Papers" contained secret government information about what?"

...On this day in 1971, The New York Times began to publish sections of the so-called “Pentagon Papers,” a top-secret Department of Defense study of America’s involvement in the Vietnam War. As the Vietnam War dragged on, military analyst Daniel Ellsberg—who had worked on the study—came to oppose the war, and decided that the information contained in the Pentagon Papers should be available to the American public. He photocopied the report and gave the copy to The New York Times, which then published a series of scathing articles based on the report’s most damning secrets.

[Answer] 6. This song is about a little boy that has nothing to present to the baby Jesus, so he plays his drum.

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "6. This song is about a little boy that has nothing to present to the baby Jesus, so he plays his drum."

...1. The Little Drummer Boy 2. Merry Christmas Darling 3. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town 4. Winter Wonderland "Come they told me pa rum pum pum pum A new born King to see, pa rum pum pum pum Our finest gifts we bring pa rum pum pum pum To lay before the King pa rum pum pum pum rum pum pum pum rum pum pum pum So to honor Him pa rum pum pum pum, when we come."

[Answer] Whose song about "nasty boys" won Favorite Soul/R&B Single at the American Music Awards in 1987?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Whose song about "nasty boys" won Favorite Soul/R&B Single at the American Music Awards in 1987?"

...Janet Jackson's single from her album "Control" peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 3 and reached No. 1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop songs. "Nasty" would become one of Janet's signature songs. Jackson said it was a real incident that inspired the song. When walking from her hotel to the recording studio, groups of men would shout inappropriate comments at her. The song's signature line became a symbol against misogyny: "No, my first name ain't baby, it's Janet...Ms. Jackson if you're nasty." Janet wrote the song with the help of her producers, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Source: SongFacts. com

[Answer] On which Shakespearean play is the movie "10 Things I Hate About You" based?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "On which Shakespearean play is the movie "10 Things I Hate About You" based?"

...William Shakespeare remains alive through his plays. Even through modern adaptations, the wit and skill of Shakespeare as a playwright come through. Many of his more famous plays are retold, with a modern twist, through full-length movies. One famous film, based on Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," is the 1999 film "10 Things I Hate About You." The movie starred the late Heath Ledger and Julia styles. In this film, Shakespeare's story transforms into a modern-day version set among high schoolers and their dating rituals. Source: MovieMet.com

[Answer] 9. Mark Twain wrote about which of these characters?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "9. Mark Twain wrote about which of these characters?"

...1. Tom Sawyer 2. Red Riding Hood 3. Little Boy Blue 4. Dennis the Menace "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" was Mark Twain's first novel.

[Answer] 7. "A lot of people have asked me how short I am. Since my last divorce, I think I'm about $100,000 short." Which vertically challenged actor said that of a divorce settlement?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "7. "A lot of people have asked me how short I am. Since my last divorce, I think I'm about $100,000 short." Which vertically challenged actor said that of a divorce settlement?"

...1. Steven Seagal 2. Robert Redford 3. Clint Eastwood 4. Mickey Rooney Born in 1922, Mickey Rooney 'walked down the aisle' eight times before he was 90, which probably also led him to say "Always get married early in the morning. That way, if it doesn't work out, you haven't wasted a whole day."

[Answer] 1. When you hear about the fifth of November, the Maine, and the Alamo, what action do you feel inspired to undertake?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "1. When you hear about the fifth of November, the Maine, and the Alamo, what action do you feel inspired to undertake?"

...1. Sing 2. Rebuild 3. Love 4. Remember "Remember, remember, the fifth of November" is a line from an old nursery rhyme about the Guy Fawkes Gunpowder plot, which took place on November 5th. "Remember the Maine" was a rallying cry concerning the mysteriously lost ship "The Maine", which was exploded and sank off Cuba, killing many of its crew and providing an excuse for the US to enter the Spanish-American War at the end of the 19th century. "Remember the Alamo" was a rallying cry for the Mexican-American war, after the catastrophic loss at the Alamo, the Texan soldiers apparently took that to heart in their intensity of executing the rest of the war effort.

[Answer] We got curious about the origins of adventure sports and found that rock-climbing as a sport didn't come along until the 1800s. One of the U.S. sites that put it on the map was in _______.

Step 1 : Introduction to the question " We got curious about the origins of adventure sports and found that rock-climbing as a sport didn't come along until the 1800s. One of the U.S. sites that put it on the map was in _______. "

...1. Boysen State Park, Wyoming 2. Canyonlands National Park, Utah 3. Yosemite National Park, California 4. Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado

[Answer] 3. This a classic story about a man's quest for revenge. Written by Herman Melville, it tells the tale of Captain Ahab, who seeks to kill the whale that bit off his leg.

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "3. This a classic story about a man's quest for revenge. Written by Herman Melville, it tells the tale of Captain Ahab, who seeks to kill the whale that bit off his leg."

...1. The Whale 2. Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea 3. The Crucible 4. Moby Dick This is a pretty long book, but it is still a good book. It is told from the point of view of Ishmael, who is a sailor on Captain Ahab's ship.

[Answer] 8. Judd Nelson was in this movie about five students stuck in school detention on a Saturday. This movie also starred Molly Ringwald.

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "8. Judd Nelson was in this movie about five students stuck in school detention on a Saturday. This movie also starred Molly Ringwald."

...1. St. Elmo's Fire 2. The Breakfast Club 3. Making the Grade 4. Airheads "The Breakfast Club" starred Judd Nelson (the criminal), Molly Ringwald (the princess), Anthony Michael Hall (the brain), Emilio Estevez (the athlete), and Ally Sheedy (the basketcase).

[Ans] Elton John wrote the song "Candle in the Wind" about what actress?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Elton John wrote the song "Candle in the Wind" about what actress?"

"Candle in the Wind" is a song with music and lyrics by Elton John and Bernie Taupin. It was originally written in 1973, in honor of Marilyn Monroe, who had died 11 years earlier. The lyrics of the song are a sympathetic portrayal of the life of Marilyn Monroe. (The song's opening line "Goodbye Norma Jean" refers to Monroe's real name.) Bernie Taupin was inspired to write the song after hearing the phrase "candle in the wind" used in tribute to Janis Joplin. In 1997, John performed a rewritten version of the song as a tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales.

[Answer] Elton John wrote the song "Candle in the Wind" about what actress?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Elton John wrote the song "Candle in the Wind" about what actress?"

..."Candle in the Wind" is a song with music and lyrics by Elton John and Bernie Taupin. It was originally written in 1973, in honor of Marilyn Monroe, who had died 11 years earlier. The lyrics of the song are a sympathetic portrayal of the life of Marilyn Monroe. (The song's opening line "Goodbye Norma Jean" refers to Monroe's real name.) Bernie Taupin was inspired to write the song after hearing the phrase "candle in the wind" used in tribute to Janis Joplin. In 1997, John performed a rewritten version of the song as a tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales.

[Answer] 9. Parker Posey and Whip Hubley were in this film about pointy-headed aliens.

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "9. Parker Posey and Whip Hubley were in this film about pointy-headed aliens."

...1. Coneheads 2. Galaxy Quest 3. Aliens 4. Alien "Coneheads" was released in 1993, and also stars Jane Curtin and Dan Aykroyd. This movie is from a popular "Saturday Night Live" skit. It is about a family of aliens forced to live as Earth people. Parker Posey plays Stephanie. Whip Hubley plays an F-16 pilot. He also starred in "Executive Decision" and "Top Gun".

[Answer] 4. 1960 saw Ray Charles reach number one singing about his favorite state. What state?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "4. 1960 saw Ray Charles reach number one singing about his favorite state. What state?"

...1. New York 2. Mississippi 3. Georgia 4. Alabama "Georgia On My Mind" was written way back in 1930 by Hoagy Carmichael. The song has been covered by many, many artists but the most well known version was recorded by Ray Charles and the song reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 for one week in the fall of 1960. Rolling Stone Magazine listed the song at number 44 on their "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" and the song was named as the official state song of Georgia in 1979.

[Answer] 2. Which country singer was known for singing about falling to pieces as well as being "Crazy"?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "2. Which country singer was known for singing about falling to pieces as well as being "Crazy"?"

...1. Tammy Wynette 2. Brenda Lee 3. Patsy Cline 4. Dolly Parton Patsy Cline was one of country music's biggest stars when she died in a plane wreck at the age of 30. Some of her biggest hits included "Crazy" (1962) which was written by country music star Willie Nelson. Her first hit was "I Fall to Pieces" in 1961 and her final hit song was "Sweet Dreams" in 1963.

[Answer] 7. Mark Twain wrote about which of these characters?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "7. Mark Twain wrote about which of these characters?"

...1. Dennis the Menace 2. Little Boy Blue 3. Tom Sawyer 4. Red Riding Hood "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" was Mark Twain's first novel.

[Answer] 5. The Great Wall of China was constructed over a period of about 2,000 years from 476 BC-221 BC to 1368-1644 and eventually measuring 5,500 miles but do you know who was the 1st foreigner to explore the whole length of this great structure?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "5. The Great Wall of China was constructed over a period of about 2,000 years from 476 BC-221 BC to 1368-1644 and eventually measuring 5,500 miles but do you know who was the 1st foreigner to explore the whole length of this great structure?"

...1. Dr. William Edgar Geil 2. Walt Disney 3. Mao Zedong 4. J. Edgar Hoover In 1908 Dr. William Edgar Geil was the first person to traverse the Great Wall of China in 82 days. He visited China four times. In Africa he lived among pygmies and cannibals. He lectured widely in America, England and Australia and wrote 9 books about his travel experiences.

[Answer] In the 1978 movie "Grease," who says the famous line, "Tell me about it, stud?"

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "In the 1978 movie "Grease," who says the famous line, "Tell me about it, stud?""

...This musical hit the theaters July 16, 1978, and was an instant hit. It featured John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John in the lead roles of Danny and Sandy. It is a summer romance that blossoms during the stars' senior year of high school. In the finale, just before the hit song "You're the One that I Want" begins, Sandy utters the ionic line to Danny, "Tell me about it, stud." She drops her wholesome image to snag her greaser boyfriend, while Danny drops his leather jacket for a letterman's sweater to impress his wholesome girl. The result is nothing short of movie magic. Source: Moviefone.com

[Answer] 10. Owen Wilson was in this movie, about a dysfunctional family of former child prodigies, with Gwyneth Paltrow.

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "10. Owen Wilson was in this movie, about a dysfunctional family of former child prodigies, with Gwyneth Paltrow."

...1. The Magnificent Ambersons 2. The Royal Tenenbaums 3. Magnesium 4. Meet The Parents "The Royal Tenenbaums" was nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.

[Answer] 2. The kodkod is a special wild cat, as it has a record, so to speak, that belongs to it alone. What is so special about the kodkod?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "2. The kodkod is a special wild cat, as it has a record, so to speak, that belongs to it alone. What is so special about the kodkod?"

...1. It is the largest wild cat in South America 2. It is the only wild cat not found in any zoo 3. It is the only wild cat found on all seven continents 4. It is the smallest wild cat in the Americas The kodkod is special because it is the smallest of any wild cat in the Americas (though there are smaller wild cats elsewhere in the world). It also has the smallest spread of any of the North or South American wild cats, ranging in only a small part of Chile and Argentina.