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22503. What is the new name of Newark International Airport in New Jersey?

22504. What was the name of the Indian chief who appeared on TV with a tear in his eye as part of an anti-pollution commercial?

22505. Which stockmarket whiz came up with the concept of %91Mr Market'---Harry {Markowitz;Warren} {Buffet;Ben} Graham OR Charlie Munger?

22508. How long is a "moment of silence"?

22509. In the sitcom the Good Life where did the Goods and the Leadbetters live (precisely if possible)?

22510. Pop Quiz: Name the band- Clue: Flaccid Cookie?

22511. What is the B.R.A.T diet?

22514. In the 60's, the television networks signed off at midnight with the national anthem. One had a Native American chief in full headdress etc. What was his name and was he on just one network?

22515. Whom is the Secret Service code name 'pinafore' referring to?

22516. Germany's Bridge of Worms, near Heidelberg, crosses which river?

22518. In which USA city would you listen to jazz in Preservation Hall and The House of Blues?

22519. Is it true that bullfrogs never sleep?

22520. As of today, how many feet off perpendicular is the Leaning Tower of Pisa?

22522. Two of NASA's four space shuttles (columbia, discovery, endeavour and atlantis) are the names of ships that belonged to whom %7Bjames cook, francis drake, ferdinand magellan, christopher columbus%7D ?

22523. What was Meg Ryan's (Kathlenn Kelly's) e:mail address in the movie You've Got Mail?

22524. To stop my wife nagging me can anybody recommend a good website or the recipe for 'Potted Duck'?

22525. What exactly is the Indian Rope Trick?

22526. Where does the Miss America Pagent take place?

22527. Is there a Miss Britain Pagent?

22528. From what I've seen of the Islamic religion, it appears that only men attend mosques. Are women required to attend services of any kind?

22529. Whose lethal locomotive travelled from istanbul to calais?

22530. When guano (seabird excrement used as fertilizer) was a huge commodity in the C19th what would its face value (ie 1 ton = {$1000)} have approximately been?

22533. Who is know as the 'Venus of the Compost Heap'?

22535. What type of establishment is also called a 'pop shop' or sometimes referred to as 'uncles' ?

22537. Does anyone know if Caeser the Geezer is still broadcasting in the UK. His official web page is out of date and I can't find his show?

22538. How big is the USA, to the nearest square mile?

22539. Are there any islands currently for sale that have penguins living on them?

22542. What is an accurate description of 'Rhythm and Blues' music. How come the definition of R and B has switched from its early definition in the 50s and 60s to overproduced mush which is now somehow classified as R and B?

22543. Are there any written sources in Jewish tradition that mention 'Lilith' as having preceded 'Eve' as Adam's wife?

22544. How many actors (and who are they) have played the title role in Doctor Who on television (including the movie versions)?

22545. How many players (and who) have transfered between Coventry City Football Club and Aston Villa since the Premier League was formed in 1992?

22546. Who is the longest serving manager of one team in the English football league?

22549. Does anyone know who the chairman of Rushden and Diamonds FC is?

22551. Can anyone tell me where I can find a (simple)recipe for green tomato chutney?

22552. I have a passion flower in the garden, which now has a number of fruits. Are they related to the Passion Fruit which you can eat?

22553. Are there any physical gestures that can be a give away when someone is lying?

22554. Who was World AMATUER Snooker Champion in 1997?

22555. On which English 'Isle' must you never mention the name of a certain animal and why?

22556. Where can I find an online dictionary of literary terms?

22557. What is the order in which presidentsy is passed down in the US after the president a vice president are killed?

22558. Does anyone know where that line "Sit Ubu, sit. Good dog" comes from and where can I download a video of it?

22559. Where and what is the Manzanares?

22560. Does anyone know a book or books, or a website, which gives the AOC dates for French Wines?

22561. Does anyone know which mountain is the one pictured at the start of Paramount films?

22564. Who was the American president during the first world war?

22565. What city is home to the world's largest opera house?

22566. Which Indian tribe did not sign a peace treaty with the U.S. until 1975?

22567. What does the current Russian flag look like?

22568. What is the capital of Slovakia, and why did they split from the Chech Republic?

22569. Did Conan O'Brien ever work as a male model for Sears catalogues?

22571. Is there a reason for the phrase 'break a leg' or is it just one of those things?

22574. Does the EU have elected officials that all of Europe get to vote for?

22577. Does anyone know what the cover price was of the last edition of The London Evening News in October 1980?

22578. A Cakes and Ale ceremony takes place in June each year, but where in UK?

22579. What is the name of the one-pill dosage used to treat yeast infections?

22580. What is the name of the one-dosage powder medication mixed with water to treat urinary tract infections?

22582. What is nonverbal communication and it's development in modern history?

22584. What was the original name of The San Antonio River Walk?

22585. Do any of you grappling fans know what name the wrestler whose real name is John Gutteridge used in the ring?

22588. How many of the current English premiership managers have at some stage in their career managed a national football side?

22589. According to the UK Highway Code what 2 things should you not do when there is a zigzag marking at the side of the road?

22591. What is the only company Elvis Presley did any commercial advertising for?

22592. What are tornados over the ocean called?

22593. What do the letters LSD stand for?

22594. Of the Galiec languages, which one is currently spoken the most?

22595. What is the most bloody Shakesperian play?

22596. What sport or game was Michael Schumacher's passion before he turned to Formula One?

22598. How many earthlings(it could mean humans,animals like dogs and chimpanzees etc)have visited moon so far?

22600. Exactly what is 'freeze drying' and how does it differ from dehydrating?

22602. What is the name of Batman's butler?

22606. I have been hearing about the protests for independence for the basque region of spain, just how large is this area and what is the population of this area?

22609. When did helmets become mandatory in American football?

22611. Would you classify Cuba as part of Latin-America, or is the Caribbean a completely seperate region?

22612. What do the letters PCP stand for?

22613. Where and when did the first Drive in Theater open?

22614. In the British military, what is the punishment for desertion in battle?

22615. What was the name of the pet cocker spaniel Nixon had in the 1950's?

22616. What was the first James Bond movie to be made in Dolby stereo?

22617. Which actor who later became an oscar winning director led the cast for the stage version of agatha christie's the mousetrap?

22619. When did the show 'My Living Doll', starring Bob Cummings and Julie Newmar run?

22621. What's gin made out of?

22622. In what movie did Charlie Chaplain make his final appearance?

22624. Why do Filipinos frequently confuse the gender of their pronouns when speaking English?

22626. What is the stimulus that prompts certain animals to hibernate, and to awake from hibernation?

22627. There is a chemical in marijuana called THC - what do the letters THC stand for?

22628. Was King Tut's tomb cursed?

22629. Which Indian tribe did not sign a peace treaty with the US until 1975?

22630. Which cith has the largest opera house?

22631. What was the year of Mexico' Independence Day?

22633. What was the world's highest structure before the Empire State Building was built?

22634. Where are the Mountains of Decay?

22635. Greenwich Mean Time was imposed by Queen Victoria to differentiate between the time Zones in the UK and the time zones in her husbands home country. True or false?

22637. In American Football - what was the worst regular season record of a team that went on to win the Superbowl?

22639. Which cholesterol is called as 'bad cholesterol' (ldl, hdl, triglycerides) ?

22640. What is the name of the test that measures the different types of choleterol in the blood (lipid profile, ECHO, treadmill test, ECG)?

22642. Chest pain is medically called as ... (what) ?

22643. How many litres of blood is present in our body (5.5 litres, 6 litres) ?

22645. In regards to Dynamite - what do the letters TNT stand for?

22653. Is the Confederate flag a symbol of pride or a symbol of hate?

22654. From where did the Yes Album 90125 get its title?

22656. Which club is famed for opening its frozen ground for ice skating in the winter of 1962-63?

22657. Why do people get headaches when reading in a moving vehicle?

22658. In what movie did Charlie Chaplain's LITTLE CHAMP make his final appearance?

22660. Does being hungry all the time make you more tired and sleep more?

22666. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. This sentence uses all the letters of the alphabet. What is the correct term for a sentence of this type?

22669. How do search engines determine the order of items listed when a successful search is completed and is there a way to get a site listed higher?

22670. In the short story 'The Last Night of the World' by Ray Bradbury, why did the wife leave the water of the kitchen sink on?

22671. I am still trying to find the correct answer for 'Mountains of Decay'. I have asked the person for any clues and this is what she has supplied: Think back to when you were younger. It is along the lines of science (but not science fiction) - so ask a science teacher. It is very simple - nothing technical. All I can think of is teeth, brain, tonsils but am still at a loss. Can anyone else help here?

22672. Where did the phrase 'the whole 9 yards' come from and why?

22674. In a major league baseball game, how many pitches does the average baseball last?

22675. Name the Beverly Hills Estate of comic actor Harold Lloyd?

22676. In what movie did actress Lynda Carter appear in the nude and take drugs?

22677. From where comes the phrase 'Let's talk turkey'?

22678. What's the difference between Birch Beer and Root Beer?

22680. How can the contrast be changed on the TI-83plus calculator?

22681. Where would you go to get an accurate measurement of the weight of a pastry shell filled with fruit?

22682. What is the difference between bolemia and anerexia?

22684. Who started the Trappist Order of Monks?

22685. When is Tarentino's next movie do out?

22686. How many outs in an inning of baseball?

22687. The first Ford cars were equipped with what brand of engine?

22690. What Saturday morning cartoon character was voiced by Michael Jackson?

22691. If folded correctly...how many folds are there in the American flag?

22692. What's the biggest fish on record ever caught with a rod and reel?

22693. What is the definition of a novella, when does a novella become a novel?

22694. Marion Evans was better known as whom?

22696. Who was the first rock band to perform live with a full symphony orchestra?

22698. State the eigth amendment with as many words as possible (each thing Ex. excessive bail: blah blah blah)?

22699. When and where was the Beatles' last concert?

22703. Does anybody know who will be hosting/performing in this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?

22704. Can you see Africa on a clear day from Recife, Brazil?

22706. When was the first time that a World Series was ended by a homerun?

22708. What is one word that describes the flattening of experience such as those facillated by presentation by media (For example, to see a picture of a scarlet macaw pearched in the canopy on google's image search is a 'flattened' experience when compared to the splendor or seeing it real-life.)?

22710. Can some helpful person supply me with a complete, accurate list of The Beatles' American number one hit singles?

22715. What long running tv show's series finale episode ended with still shots from the series while playing 'Time of Your Life' by Head East?

22717. Why are pink flamingos pink, is it because they eat shrimp?

22719. Do you have any big yearly sports championships in Britain that would compare to the US Superbowl?

22721. Which Swiss city was declared the Olimpic Capital of the world in 1994 ?

22724. Do all male members of Britain's royal family join the military?

22726. Victoria is the capitalof which island of Malta?

22727. Which Queensland island luxury resort has just added 'Pavllions' as a new form of acommondation?

22728. How did Saddam Hussien gain power in Iraq?

22729. Who started American Football's famous 'Lambeo Leap' (sic) in Greenbay?

22731. What's the smallest thing in the universe?

22733. Is it true the band rage against the machine isnt together anymore, i just heard that, but I dont think its true, any fan can confirm this?

22734. Does anyone know why the Redskins played with some weird helmet in their big loss to the Eagles this past Monday, but today they are using their old helmet again?

22735. What is that plastic bandaid type strip that some atheletes wear on the bridge of their noses, and what is it for?

22736. What is the China Syndrome?

22737. Is it true that rifles were unheard of before America's War of the Rebellion?

22739. What is anti-matter?

22741. Where can I get a list of Variety Club Award winners?

22742. Do we always see the same side of the moon ( thank you ) ?

22743. Who said 'Tune In...Turn On...And Drop Out'?

22744. What is Snow White's christian name?

22745. What was the earliest English translation of the Bible?

22746. Where was crime treated as a diseae and disease as a crime?

22747. What do they call bread and butter in Wales?

22748. Who have been the Hosts of the NBC-TV Night Show since it began in 1954?

22749. Who coined the words 'Rock n Roll'?

22750. What Beatles song opens with what is supposed to be the sound of a rotary phone dialing?

22751. Who sails south from St Petersburg and on what?

22754. In what play does a duke die after kissing the skull of a woman he has poisoned?

22755. What is the origin of the phrase 'neck of the woods'?

22756. Name that poem: 'I do not think they will sing to me.' don't google that one?

22763. How were Black Holes discovered?

22764. What do Einstein, Galileo, and George Washington have in common?

22768. What famous Art School in Vienna denied Hitler's request to enter as a student?

22769. What had its origin in the premises of Krishna Math Udipi (Dwaita, Masala Dosa, Dancer's anklet,...)?

22770. Where was the origin of cow worship?

22771. Which, estwing 'shock reduction' and stanley's 'anti-vibe,' gives better ergonomic action and how do they compare to wooden hammers?

22772. Can anyone tell me if moths who eat wool would eat something made of cashmere and silk which I am thinking of buying?

22773. What ever happened to the beautiful and talented singer Carlene Carter?

22775. I am trying to find the name of a comic book series that was set in space with the characters wearing roman dress (and I have the idea that one of the characters was called Trajan, but can't be sure). It was in some almanacs at my school library in the early 1980's. Can anyone help?

22776. What number is 20% of 40% of 500?

22777. When exactly did kakhi become a colour for military uniforms?

22778. Where dose the phrase 'A miss is as good as a mile' originate?

22780. On the movie The Princess Diaries, what does Joseph say after Mia finishes giving an autograph to a girl in a wheelchair, Mia says,'The princess is late for algebra,' and Michael is playing his harmonica?

22782. Which country did Christopher Skase die in?

22784. Which state have the biggest population?

22785. Which chef was given a nickname suggesting he cooked with neither an apron nor underpants?

22788. HOw many days was Noah's ark on the water after the 40 days and nights of flooding before they actually found land?

22791. What country won the first gold medal in the first modern-day Olympics?

22793. What dried fruit is actually fresh?

22794. Which Canadian novelist's heroine writes for the 'costume-gothic'market ?

22795. What team posted the best NFL home record from 1990 to 1999?

22796. Was Butch Cassidy born in Lancashire?

22797. What states does the time zones of America run?

22799. In my Harry Potter quiz for book three I ask 'Where is the Kappa most commonly found' On page 129 Snape states the answer is Mongolia. I have had a correction that says they are japanese water spirits. Who is right?

22802. What English town is Mick Jagger from?

22804. Name some animals that have become extinct in the last 500 years?

22805. Where did the Dodo once live - and this is not a quiz question!?

22808. When did military personal start to cut their hair vey short...and why?

22809. Who is the oldest person in the Bible, and what is his or her age?

22813. Which soldier's bride-to-be (in literature) disastrously turns up at the wrong church?

22815. Why do American Indians protest Columbus day?

22816. I read that there is a Catwoman movie in the making and the lead role will be played by Ashley Judd. Another of the film's characters is 'John Lone', a Gotham City police officer. Is John Lone an original Gotham comic book character?

22817. How can I find out who the celebrities are on the 'The Gap'ads (on North American TV), ie the young girl with the star on her cheek?

22818. Who wears pyjama-striped dungarees and a jaunty denim cap?

22819. What US president was arrested, convicted and fined {$20} for breaking Washingtons speed limit for on a horse?

22823. Exactly how many residences including Palaces does Queen Elizabeth actually own?

22825. What is the meaning of the word RIDDINGS as in place names such as the Riddings library in Scunthorpe?

22826. When a musican plays his/her instrument on the sidewalk for change what is this called?

22828. Why do new tires have the little rubber spikes coming out everywhere?

22829. What nations in Africa speak German?

22831. When was the last time that a British King or Queen ruled against Parliment?

22832. Why did a German government official compare George W. Bush to Aldolph Hitler?

22834. What percent of Arabs are not Muslims?

22835. Who was the first USA national team player to join English league?

22837. Currently, which is the world's lightest cell phone and how much does it weigh?

22838. In major league baseball, which brothers hold the record for most combined home runs in a single season?

22839. What would happen if you kept Gold Fish in a dark room?

22840. Does anybody know who Jerome Silberman is?

22841. Who did Rodney Dangerfield play when he quest starred in The Simpsons?

22842. In what show did Kylie play a Dutch girl?

22843. What classic Poe short story opens with the line, "True!--nervous--very, very dreadfully nervous I had been and am; but why will you call me mad?"

22845. Of the medical proffesions which one requires the most schooling?

22848. Which shark species will attack humans?

22849. "The business of business is business." Who said this; Benjamin Fanklin, Peter Drucker or Milton Friedman?

22855. What do you put in bag to make it lighter?

22856. Who are the oldest and youngest teams in the English Football League?

22860. What is the guinness world records thing?

22862. What is the gender inclusive word used by the Park and Game Service instead of fisherman?

22865. What are the requirements to get into either Oxford or Cambridge?

22866. Notts County were the first league team founded in 1862. But who did they play against?

22868. Will premium gas make a car run better?

22869. From where comes the word Zamboni?

22870. Where can i buy a kombucha mushroom near raleigh NC?

22872. How long is the current Kentucky Derby?

22873. Are there any countries where woman normally serve in a combat military role?

22874. Is prostitution legal in Las Vegas?

22875. Why is the famed ancient Christian theologian Origen not a saint?

22876. Can anybody tell me some good movies about British Skinheads or hooligans?

22877. At the end of Resevoir Dogs, who shoots Mr. Orange?

22878. Has anyone heard of a sportsman called George Lee, who was a three times world champion?

22882. What is the only city that is on two continents?

22883. In the NFL, how do you get half a sack?

22884. What NFL team has the most wins in the history of the NFL?

22886. What position is the halfback in the NFL?

22887. How has Baseball Weekly changed in the last month?

22888. In the NFL, how is a quarterback's QB rating measured, and who had the best single season and career QB rating?

22892. Which country is the world's number one in piano production(China, Russia, Austria, Switzerland)?

22894. How many days lie between Jan. first, 1 BC and Jan first, 1 AD?

22897. What is the character name and real name of the paleontologist who stared in Jurassic Park?

22898. In which Australian state was the Ord River muster held earlier this year?

22899. What is Butane fluid?

22900. How did the Halloween tradition of carving pumpkins start?

22901. How are Crystals formed?

22903. Besides fruits and vegetables what are some good inexpensive health foods?

22904. What gimmick did William Castle use on the audiences for his 1959 movie The Tingler?

22905. What did JRR Tolkien do as a 'day job' for over 30 years?

22908. Which great find was unearthed in vaults near China's Xian?

22909. What's the name of the clock tower at the side of the Houses of Parliament in London England?

22910. I love the beautiful fall foliage on the east coast of Canada and the U.S.A. Do the leaves begin colouring in Canada first and then in Vermont, NY state and a bit later in Pennslyvania etc. or do the leaves colour in Canada and the U.S. all at the same time ?

22912. How does the IRS determine who to audit and are there any 'surefire redflags' that will provoke an audit?

22913. What long-running hit show premeired on this day 20 years ago?

22914. You are in a room full of people and one person yawns. Before long, everyone is yawning. Why?

22916. Who is the legendary football rusher who played for the Minnesota Vikings, Philadelphia Eagles, and the Dallas {Cowboys;} retired from the NFL in 1997?

22918. Is it true that either the elliptical runner exercise machine is bad for your knees?

22920. Who invented the sugar cube?

22921. Does Dorian have a surname in 'Birds of a Feather'?

22923. On my website, how can I make a word or multiple words into a link?

22924. Where did The Goodies film with Dougal?

22925. When did Lester Piggot win his first Champion Jockey title?

22926. What four tournaments make up golf's Grand Slam?

22931. Who started the very first McDonald's?

22932. Who said 'Segregation today, segregration tomorrow, segregration forever.'?

22933. Who were the Diggers?

22937. Which poverty-stricken curate is accused of having pilfered a cheque for %A320?

22941. Which chilly sounding estate became a landmark in Irish poetry?

22944. Where would you arrive by going second to the right and straight on till morning?

22946. Which NFL teams are named after birds?

22948. What was the highest position PJ and Duncan (Ant and Dec) reached in the UK charts?

22950. The annual Goose Fair takes place here at he end of this week, but what is it?

22952. What names of Pro Sports teams do Native Americans find offence?

22954. In baseball, what is a balk?

22955. What runs but cant walk,has a mouth but cant talk,has a bed but cant sleep,has a head but cant weep?

22956. What is a male lady beid called?

22957. When was legal crucifixtion abolished?

22958. Who was The Gipper?

22959. 6.z.i.a.m. ?

22960. What is Florida Water?

22961. How many Popes have been English?

22962. Which Coronation Street actor conducted the Halle orchestra in 1989?

22963. What is a Grand Slam in Bridge?

22964. Which british royal can play the cello?

22965. Whose house 'Hilltop' is kept as a museum today?

22966. Which BBC horse racing expert had to stand on a box?

22967. Why were Britain's first traffic lights built?

22968. Before the upcoming Lego NBA Challenge toys due out in January (which will include toy people based on real NBA players), only once before has LEGO ever featured a real person as a LEGO character. Who was that person?

22969. What happened in new york city in 1980 that caused people to abandon their cars?

22970. What are viruses? If they aren't alive, then what are they?

22974. How did the trig functions sine, cosine, tangent, secant, cosecant, and cotangent get their names?

22975. What is a gender-neutral name for 'cow'?

22976. How many muscles are in the human body?

22977. Is the correct term Hispanic or Latino?

22978. Was Freud addicted to Cocaine?

22979. What are the names of the different prayer hours that monks use?

22980. How put together the Periodic Table of Elements?

22982. When did the Son of Sam terrorize NYC?

22983. What happened to Vichey - the head of the German occupation in France during WWII?

22984. I'm wondering how a Doberman Pincher compares to a German Shepherd as far as intelligence, loyalty, protection and companionship?

22986. What does the '00' indicate in James Bond's 007?

22988. How should one pronounce 'Van Gogh' ?

22990. I went to a site that said the oldest living organism is a bacterium that was re-animated. Another site says it's a forest from one of those trees that clones itself to reproduce and the whole forest was one organism. How can they say either of those is "the oldest living organism" if the bacterium wasn't actually "living" until it was animated again, and cloning makes separate organisms?

22991. Why is the symbol for momentum in physics denoted by p, is it because all other letters are taken or that momentum starts with p in latin or what?

22992. From where comes the phrase - 'Paint the town red'?

22993. Was anyone found responsible for the Kent State Massacre?

22994. What was Sunday Bloody Sunday?

22995. Do you Brits put flouride in your drinking water?

22998. What ski resort housed families of the victims of ' flight 93 ' in the weeks following Sept.11?