[Answer] 3. Albert Hammond sang about getting on board a 'west bound 747' in 1972 to head to which US state where, according to the song title, it never rains?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "3. Albert Hammond sang about getting on board a 'west bound 747' in 1972 to head to which US state where, according to the song title, it never rains?"

...1. Alaska 2. Oregon 3. California 4. Washington 'It Never Rains in Southern California' was jointly written by Hammond with Mike Hazlewood and reached number two on the US Billboard chart. It tells the story of the failure of an attempted career in Hollywood. It may never rain, but 'girl don't they warn ya. It pours, man it pours'. Among other songs written by Hammond and Hazlewood are 'Free Electric Band', 'The Air that I Breathe' (a big hit for The Hollies) and the rather less memorable 'Little Arrows', sung by Leapy Lee.

[Answer] 3. After a quick night sleep, my family packs up the car and we head west to our second destination. We decide to stop in Wyoming, at a popular national park. Where do we stay?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "3. After a quick night sleep, my family packs up the car and we head west to our second destination. We decide to stop in Wyoming, at a popular national park. Where do we stay?"

...1. Acadia National Park 2. Mt. Rushmore 3. Yellowstone National Park 4. Denali National Park Yellowstone was established by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant on March 1, 1872. It is a national park located primarily in the U.S. state of Wyoming, although it also extends into Montana and Idaho.

[Answer] What was the class rank upon graduation from West Point of the man who, until his dispute with the president, was commander of the U.N. troops in Korea?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What was the class rank upon graduation from West Point of the man who, until his dispute with the president, was commander of the U.N. troops in Korea?"

...Hint :Gaijin Shogun

[Answer] In January 2012, a west coast newspaper reported what movie to deal in \"illicit fun, not substance\"?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "In January 2012, a west coast newspaper reported what movie to deal in \"illicit fun, not substance\"?"

...Hint :Mark

[Answer] This West Coast wedding venue offers panoramas of the Olympic Mountains and Seattle skyline and doubles as a home-away-from-home for visiting musicians.

Step 1 : Introduction to the question " This West Coast wedding venue offers panoramas of the Olympic Mountains and Seattle skyline and doubles as a home-away-from-home for visiting musicians. "

...1. Seapoint Mansion 2. Oceanpoint Ranch 3. Gateway Canyons Resort 4. The Edgewater

[Answer] 5. The Gambia is split east to west by which of the following rivers? (Don't think too hard on this one.)

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "5. The Gambia is split east to west by which of the following rivers? (Don't think too hard on this one.)"

...1. The Gambia River 2. The Indus River 3. The Nile River 4. The Po River The Gambia River is one of the larger rivers found in West Africa and is approximately 700 miles (1,130 km) long. It runs from the country of Guinea westward to the Atlantic Ocean. Only about half of the river is navigable and runs right through the center of the country. The country of The Gambia is very small and consists of little more than the river and the banks on either side. The Gambia is only about 4,000 sq mi and water covers over 10% of the country.

[Answer] Which popular spice is native to the West Indies, Central America and Jamaica?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which popular spice is native to the West Indies, Central America and Jamaica?"

...Allspice is a highly aromatic and popular spice. It originated in the West Indies, Central America and Jamaica where its berries remain popular. Allspice got its name because of the unique flavor of its dried berries. It is often described as a combination of nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves. It is a major ingredient in pickling spice and is often used to flavor mincemeat. Spain's early explorers thought allspice berries were a type of pepper, giving it the original name "Jamaica pepper." The earliest recorded mention of its import to Europe is from 1601. Source: Britannica.com

[Answer] Which of these cities is farther west than Los Angeles?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which of these cities is farther west than Los Angeles?"

...Nevada is east of California, but Reno is west of Los Angeles. Sounds weird, right? This is due to the shape of the individual states and their borders: California curves inward near Los Angeles, while the western border of Nevada isn't curved. The numbers back it up: The latitude and longitude coordinates of Reno are 39°31N, 119°49W, whereas Los Angeles’ are 34°03′N 118°15′W.

[Answer] 10. In the 1988 presidential election, a defecting Democratic Elector from West Virginia cast a presidential vote in the Electoral College for Lloyd Bentsen. Who finally became President?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "10. In the 1988 presidential election, a defecting Democratic Elector from West Virginia cast a presidential vote in the Electoral College for Lloyd Bentsen. Who finally became President?"

...1. Walter Mondale 2. Michael Dukakis 3. George H. W. Bush 4. Lloyd Bentsen In addition to voting for Lloyd Bentsen for President, this Elector also voted for Michael Dukakis as VP, not President, which was the reverse of how they had campaigned.

[Answer] West Texas's Big Bend National Park offers visitors desert, mountain and river attractions. Which "backcountry critter" crosses our photographer's path?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question " West Texas's Big Bend National Park offers visitors desert, mountain and river attractions. Which "backcountry critter" crosses our photographer's path? "

...1. a monitor lizard 2. a tarantula 3. a rattlesnake 4. a roadrunner

[Answer] 4. The Indian Removal Act of 1830 provided for the moving of American Indians to land West of the Mississippi River. So many Indians died during the move that it became known as what?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "4. The Indian Removal Act of 1830 provided for the moving of American Indians to land West of the Mississippi River. So many Indians died during the move that it became known as what?"

...1. The Death March 2. The Trail of Tears 3. The Murder March 4. The Trail of Death Very few Native Americans remained East of the Mississippi after the forced move. A few Seminoles remained in Florida and the Sauk and Fox Indians remained in the Northwest Territory.

[Answer] A spring break in Key West offers the requisite sea and sand, but Travel Channel invites you to come inland on a walking tour to see this writer's home.

Step 1 : Introduction to the question " A spring break in Key West offers the requisite sea and sand, but Travel Channel invites you to come inland on a walking tour to see this writer's home. "

...1. Dickens 2. Faulkner 3. Orwell 4. Hemingway

[Ans] What is the motto of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What is the motto of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point?"

The United States Military Academy at West Point is a four-year coeducational federal service academy located in West Point, New York. “Duty, Honor, Country,” is the motto of the U.S. Military Academy and is imbedded in its coat of arms. On this day in 1802, Congress established The United States Military Academy for the purpose of educating and training young men in the theory and practice of military science. Located at West Point, New York, the U.S. Military Academy is often simply known as West Point.

[Answer] What is the motto of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What is the motto of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point?"

...The United States Military Academy at West Point is a four-year coeducational federal service academy located in West Point, New York. “Duty, Honor, Country,” is the motto of the U.S. Military Academy and is imbedded in its coat of arms. On this day in 1802, Congress established The United States Military Academy for the purpose of educating and training young men in the theory and practice of military science. Located at West Point, New York, the U.S. Military Academy is often simply known as West Point.

[Ans] Which of these U.S. cities is the farthest west?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which of these U.S. cities is the farthest west?"

Surprisingly, if you look at a map, you fill find that Reno is west of Los Angeles, San Diego, and Spokane. This is due to the shape of the states and the respective positions of these cities. Reno is about as far west as you can get in Nevada. Even though Los Angeles is a coastal city, due to California curving towards the east the further south that you go, the city is still east of Reno. Reno is the third most populous city in the state of Nevada, and known as "The Biggest Little City in the World". Reno is famous for its hotels and casinos and as the birthplace of Caesars Entertainment Corporation.

[Answer] Which of these U.S. cities is the farthest west?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which of these U.S. cities is the farthest west?"

...Surprisingly, if you look at a map, you fill find that Reno is west of Los Angeles, San Diego, and Spokane. This is due to the shape of the states and the respective positions of these cities. Reno is about as far west as you can get in Nevada. Even though Los Angeles is a coastal city, due to California curving towards the east the further south that you go, the city is still east of Reno. Reno is the third most populous city in the state of Nevada, and known as "The Biggest Little City in the World". Reno is famous for its hotels and casinos and as the birthplace of Caesars Entertainment Corporation.

[Answer] 5. I was born in 1922 in Beaufort West, and studied medicine at The University of Cape Town. I became the Director of Surgical Research at Groote Schuur Hospital, and in 1967 I performed the first successful heart transplant operation. Who am I?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "5. I was born in 1922 in Beaufort West, and studied medicine at The University of Cape Town. I became the Director of Surgical Research at Groote Schuur Hospital, and in 1967 I performed the first successful heart transplant operation. Who am I?"

...1. Christiaan Barnard 2. Allan Cormack 3. Johannes Coetzee 4. John Cosnett Chris Barnard used the heart of a young woman who had been killed in a motor accident to transplant into Louis Washkansky. The operation lasted five hours and was successful. Washkansky developed a lung infection and died of pneumonia 18 days later. The second transplant was performed only a month later and the patient survived for almost two years.

[Answer] 6. After a quick night sleep, my family packs up the car and we head west to our second destination. We decide to stop in Wyoming, at a popular national park. Where do we stay?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "6. After a quick night sleep, my family packs up the car and we head west to our second destination. We decide to stop in Wyoming, at a popular national park. Where do we stay?"

...1. Mt. Rushmore 2. Acadia National Park 3. Denali National Park 4. Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone was established by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant on March 1, 1872. It is a national park located primarily in the U.S. state of Wyoming, although it also extends into Montana and Idaho.

[Answer] 3. Who were the sharp shooting married couple that appeared in Cody's "Wild West Show"?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "3. Who were the sharp shooting married couple that appeared in Cody's "Wild West Show"?"

...1. Sadie Martin and Jessie James 2. Sadie Martin and Frank Butler 3. Annie Oakley and Frank Butler 4. Annie Oakley and Jessie James The "Wild West Show" included many historical figures - Sitting Bull and Annie Oakley just to name a couple.

[Answer] Which Wild West showperson went on to found modern-day rodeo in North Platte, Nebraska?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which Wild West showperson went on to found modern-day rodeo in North Platte, Nebraska?"

...1. Annie Oakley 2. Buffalo Bill 3. Sitting Bull 4. Calamity Jane