May 26, 2016

Which single city contains about 20 percent of the entire population of the continent? A. New York B. Shanghai C. Sydney D. Tokyo C. Sydney Sydney, Australia is home to more than 4.5 million residents, about 20 percent of Australia's 23.13 million residents.

May 25, 2016

Which of the following musicians is not part of the infamous "27 Club," a name given to the numerous artists who all died at the age of 27? A. Tupac Shakur B. Kurt Cobain C. Amy Winehouse D. Janis Joplin A. Tupac Shakur In a disturbing trend, many artists died at age 27, but not Tupac Shakur. He succumbed to gunshot wound injuries in 1996 at the age of 25.

May 24, 2016

Which actor did not go on to become an elected official? A. Clint Eastwood B. Arnold Schwarzenegger C. Sonny Bono D. Martin Sheen D. Martin Sheen Even though Martin Sheen played a politician in The West Wing, The Dead Zone, Kennedy, The Missiles of October, Blind Ambition and The American President, he has never actually held office.

May 23, 2016

Which state was the last to secede from the Union during the Civil War? A. Tennessee B. Virginia C. South Carolina D. North Carolina A. Tennessee Tennessee was the last Southern state to secede; South Carolina was the first.

May 22, 2016

Which rocker did Johnny Depp name as an inspiration for his portrayal of Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean series? A. Mick Jagger B. Marilyn Manson C. Keith Richards D. Jim Morrison C. Keith Richards Keith Richards should feel some satisfaction that he was Johnny Depp's inspiration for Jack Sparrow.

May 21, 2016

Which is the most downloaded iPad/iPhone free app ever? A. Facebook B. Spotify Music C. Google Maps D. Instagram A. Facebook Facebook is the most downloaded app of all time, with its offspring, Facebook Messenger coming in at #2.

May 20, 2016

Which of the following musicians made the most money in 2015? A. Taylor Swift B. Garth Brooks C. The Eagles D. One Direction D. One Direction While all these artists rank in the top 15 of Forbes' highest-paid musicians, the now-defunct One Direction clocks in at #4, just behind musician Katy Perry, who nabbed the #3 spot, fyi.