Weekday mornings at approximately 7:35am, your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to answer a trivia question and win a great prize!

Have fun and good luck!

TRIVIA ARCHIVE

Friday March 13th

Question: Tomorrow is Pi Day! What is the mathematical term for the distance around a circle?

Answer: Circumference. Diameter is the distance from edge to edge. Pi is the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter, which is the same no matter the size of the circle.

Thursday March 12th

Question: HBD Liza Minnelli! A musical star, like her mom Judy Garland, Liza starred as Sally Bowles in this 1972 film which won her an Academy Award for Best Leading Actress.

Answer: Cabaret

Wednesday March 11th

Question: This organ is responsible for filtering your blood and removing wastes and extra water to make urine. They are located below the rib cage, one on each side of your spine.

Answer: Kidneys!

Tuesday March 10th

Question: Buffy the Vampire Slayer premiered on this day in 1997. Who starred as Buffy Summers in the TV series?

Answer: Sarah Michelle Gellar

Monday March 9th

Question: The Indian Creek High School Boys Basketball team is undefeated as they head into the Super-Sectional game against Aurora Christian tomorrow night at the Convo Center. What is the Indian Creek High School mascot?

Answer: The Timberwolves

Friday March 6th

Question: On this day in 1964, boxing legend Cassius Clay joined the Nation of Islam and changed his name. What was that name?

Answer: Muhammad Ali

Thursday March 5th

Question: Disney/Pixar have released their latest film – Onward! It stars the voices of Tom Holland and Chris Pratt. Both are stars of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Which superheroes do they each play?

Answer: Tom Holland – Peter Parker/Spider-Man and Chris Pratt – Peter Quill/Star-Lord

Wednesday March 4th

Question: It is National Grammar Day! What do you call a word that describes a noun?

Answer: An adjective

Tuesday March 3rd

Question: Today would’ve been Alexander Graham Bell’s birthday. What is he most famously known for inventing?

Answer: The telephone

Monday March 2nd

Question: It’s Women’s History Month! Which amendment gave women the right to vote?

Answer: the 19^th Amendment

Friday February 28th

Question: How often does a Leap Year take place?

Answer: Every 4 years

Thursday February 27th

Question: What was the name of the fourth Indiana Jones movie?

Answer: The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

Wednesday February 26th

Question: “The Office” is being turned into a children’s book called “The Office: A Day at Dunder Mifflin Elementary” What is the name of the main character played by Steve Carell?

Answer: Michael Scott

Tuesday February 25th

Question: Happy Mardi Gras AKA Fat Tuesday AKA the day before Ash Wednesday! Polish communities in Chicago celebrate today by indulging in THESE sweet treats made of fried dough filled with jams, custards, and fruit. No they’re not called donuts…what are these Polish sweets known as?

Answer: Paczkis

Monday February 24th

Question: Steve Jobs would’ve been 65 today. Steve Job was most recently portrayed by THIS actor in the 2015 film written by Aaron Sorkin and directed by Danny Boyle.

Answer: Michael Fassbender

Friday February 21st

Question: When was the last time the Chicago Bulls won an NBA Championship?

Answer: 1998

Thursday February 20th

Question: George Washington, as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, established THIS military medal which is awarded to those wounded or killed while serving. It’s known as the oldest military award still given to U.S. military members.

Answer: The Purple Heart

Wednesday February 19th

Question: Happy Birthday Millie Bobbie Brown! What character does she play in Stranger Things?

Answer: Eleven

Tuesday February 18th

Question: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was published on this day in 1885. Who is the author?

Answer: Mark Twain

Thursday February 13th

Question: Sonic the Hedgehog is out in theaters this weekend! Sonic first appeared in 1991 and became one of the bestselling video game franchises. He is owned by THIS Japanese company.

Answer: Sega

Wednesday February 12th

Question: Today is Abraham Lincoln’s birthday! While we know Illinois to be the land of Lincoln, this is not where he was born. In which state was Abraham Lincoln born?

Answer: Hodgenville, KY. His family moved to Illinois when he was about 7

Tuesday February 11th

Question: Whitney Houston passed away on this day in 2012. Her rendition of I Will Always Love You still remains the best selling single by a woman in history. It’s featured on the soundtrack of THIS film, which was also Whitney’s screen acting debut.

Answer: The Bodyguard

Monday February 10th

Question: The cast of Friends is reportedly very close to finalizing a deal for a reunion special on HBO Max. What character did Matthew Perry play in Friends?

Answer: Chandler Bing

Friday February 7th

Question: It’s Oscars weekend! Which movie won the Academy Award for Best Picture last year?

Answer: Green Book

Thursday February 6th

Question: The latest DC comics movie to hit theaters is Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn. Who stars as Harley Quinn?

Answer: Margot Robbie – she first played the role in Suicide Squad back in 2016.

Wednesday February 5th

Question: Happy Birthday to superstar soccer player (or futbol player to the rest of the world) Cristiano Ronaldo! What country is he from?

Answer: Portugal

Tuesday February 4th

Question: This week in 2004, Mark Zuckerberg launched Facebook from his dorm room. What university did he attend?

Answer: Harvard

Monday February 3rd

Question: February is Black History Month. The NAACP civil rights organization was founded in February. What does NAACP stand for?

Answer: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Friday January 31st

Question: Jennifer Lopez and Shakira will perform for the halftime show on Sunday. Who performed last year?

Answer: Maroon 5

Thursday January 30th

Question: JJ Watt is hosting SNL this weekend. Which NFL team does he play for?

Answer: The Houston Texans

Wednesday January 29th

Question: Happy Birthday Oprah! She is currently on her “2020 Vision Tour” which is all about promoting wellness and self-care. It’s in partnership with THIS weight loss company which Oprah has been a spokesperson for since 2015.

Answer: Weight Watchers (now they are just WW International)

Tuesday January 28th

Question: Disney is working on a live action/CGI remake of their 1942 classic Bambi. In the movie, Bambi has two best friends. Of course, there is the rabbit named Thumper. Bambi was also friends with a skunk! What was his name?

Answer: Flower!

Monday January 27th

Question: RIP to basketball legend Kobe Bryant who tragically passed away in a helicopter crash over Southern California on Sunday. He was 41 years and had played his entire 20 year NBA career with the LA Lakers. He had two jersey numbers of the course of his career. He started as No 8 and then switched to which jersey number in 2006?

Answer: No 24. He was the first player in NBA history to have two different numbers retired by the same team

Friday January 24th

Question: Happy New Year! The lunar kind, that is. Saturday is the first day of year 4717 on the Chinese calendar, which is the year of the what animal?

Answer: The Year of the Rat

Thursday January 23rd

Question: The Gentlemen is the latest film from Guy Ritchie who is typically known for his crime films like Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch, Revolver, RocknRolla, Sherlock Holmes, and The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Oddly, the most recent film Guy Ritchie directed was a Disney live action remake that was less crime and more wishes. Name the 2019 Disney film written and directed by Guy Ritchie.

Answer: Aladdin

Wednesday January 22nd

Question: What was the first building on NIU’s campus?

Answer: Altgeld Hall – it all started with the castle!

Tuesday January 21st

Question: Which of the main characters is not included in the first episode of Seinfeld?

Answer: Elaine! We wouldn’t meet her until the 2^nd episode which aired nearly a year after the pilot episode.

Monday January 20th

Question: Jimmy Garoppolo and the 49ers are going to the Super Bowl! What college did Jimmy go to?

Answer: Eastern Illinois University

Friday January 17th

Question: Robert Downey Jr stars in the family/comedy/remake Dolittle which is out this weekend. Name one of the actors that previously played the role of Dr. John Dolittle.

Answer: Eddie Murphy back in 1998 and Rex Harrison in 1967

Thursday January 16th

Question: It’s Girl Scout Cookie season! What is the motto of the Girl Scouts? (Hint: it’s the same as the Boy Scouts…and a song featured in The Lion King)

Answer: Be Prepared

Wednesday January 15th

Question: Netflix’s hit comedy series Grace and Frankie is back today for it’s 6th season. The show stars Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin who first met on the set of this 1980 comedy alongside Dolly Parton!

Answer: Nine to Five – they’ve been friends ever since!

Tuesday January 14th

Question: Nearly 15 million people tuned in to the Jeopardy GOAT tournament last week. Day 4 is tonight. Ken could be crowned champion since he already has 2 wins. James has one. Brad is really struggling. What town is Jeopardy James from?

Answer: Naperville, IL

Monday January 13th

Question: What is Elton John’s birth name?

Answer: Reginald Dwight

Friday January 10th

Question: Today marks 100 years since the end of WWI. What is the name of the peace treaty that was signed to end the war and which also created the League of Nations (now known as the United Nations)?

Answer: The Treaty of Versailles – signed in June 1919, went into effect on Jan 10 1920

Thursday January 9th

Question: Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon costar in Apple’s new streaming series The Morning Show. Back in the day, Jen of course starred in Friends as Rachel. Reese made a few guest appearances to play her little sister Jill! What was their last name?

Answer: Green!

Wednesday January 8th

Question: Season 24 of The Bachelor kicked off this week. Name The Bachelor!

Answer: Peter Weber

Tuesday January 7th

Question: Jeopardy ‘The Greatest of All Time’ Tournament begins tonight! Name ONE of the three Jeopardy legends that will face off against one another?

Answer: Ken Jennings, Brad Rutter, or James Holzhauer

Monday January 6th

Question: It is ‘Three Kings Day’ or the Feast of the Epiphany in which Christians celebrate the arrival of the three wise men. What did the three kings bring as gifts to baby Jesus?

Answer: Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh

Friday January 3rd

Question: On this day in 2004, this legendary radio DJ retired from hosting the American Top 40 countdown and handed it off to Ryan Seacrest. Name him!

Answer: Casey Kasem

Thursday January 2nd

Question: Welcome to the 20s! Name the author of The Great Gatsby.

Answer: F Scott Fitzgerald

Tuesday December 31st

Question: Millions of people tune in for the Rose Parade on New Year’s Day. In what state does it take place?

Answer: Pasadena, California.

Monday December 30th

Question: LSU and Clemson have advanced to play in the college football national championship. What are their mascots?

Answer: Both are Tigers!

Friday December 27th

Question: We lost Carrie Fisher on this day 3 years ago. Name her famous parents.

Answer: Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds

Thursday December 26th

Question: Today is Kit Harington’s birthday! Jon Snow – King of the North – on Game of Thrones. What does he know?

Answer: Nothing! ‘You know nothing, Jon Snow’ – said by Ygritte the Wildling played by Rose Leslie who is Kit’s real life wife!

Monday December 23rd

Question: In National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, what does Clark Griswold spends his year-end bonus on?

Answer: A pool!

Friday December 20th

Question: The Winter Solstice is this weekend! It’s the shortest day of the year, whereas the Summer Solstice is the longest day of the year. In which month does the Summer Solstice occur?

Answer: June! It’ll be on June 20 in 2020

Thursday December 19th

Question: The Star Wars saga comes to and end this weekend. When did the FIRST Star Wars movie premiere?

Answer: May 25 1977 – 42 years ago!

Wednesday December 18th

Question: Eddie Murphy is hosting SNL this weekend for the first time since 1984! One of his most popular bits was playing the grown-up version of this Little Rascals character. What was his name?

Answer: Buckwheat!

Tuesday December 17th

Question: The Simpsons turns 30 today! It premiered on Fox back in 1989 introducing us to Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie – who all have remained exactly the same age ever since. What town do they live in?

Answer: Springfield

Monday December 16th

Question: Colonel Sanders passed away on this day in 1980. He began selling fried chicken from his roadside restaurant in Corbin, Kentucky, during the Great Depression and then began franchising the restaurant in the 50s. In what state was the first “Kentucky Fried Chicken” franchise restaurant located?

Answer: Utah in 1952

Friday December 13th

Question: Happy Birthday Taylor Swift! Taylor is a self-proclaimed crazy cat lady. How many cats does she currently own?

Answer: 3 – Meredith, Olivia, and Benjamin Buttons

Thursday December 12th

Question:  What country originated the gingerbread house?

Answer: Germany

Wednesday December 11th

Question: We lost one half of Roxette yesterday when singer Marie Fredriksson passed away at the age of 61 after battling cancer for 17 years. What country is Roxette from?

Answer: Sweden

Tuesday December 10th

Question: Martin Scorsese has only won ONE Oscar in his entire career. He took home the Academy Award for Best Director for THIS 2006 film starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon and Jack Nicholson. Name that 2006 crime/drama/thriller!