1. The 1937 flaming disaster that destroyed this German airship closed the age of airships in commercial aviation. Name the airship.

2. Where did the disaster in the preceding question occur, and how many lives were lost?

3. What continent has recorded the highest temperature? For Bragging Rights, tell us the country where it took place and try to guess how close to the temperature.

4. Name the continent that recorded the lowest temperature on record. For Bragging Rights, how close can you come to giving the temperature?

5. Name the American Kennel Club's five top dog breed registrations in the year 2006.

6. Name the most watched television program of all time.

7. From 1985 to 2006 what was the most successful moneymaking concert tour?

8. Name the longest-running Broadway show. For Bragging Rights, list the top five.

9. The American Film Institute listed the Best American Movies of All Time. Can you name the top five?

10. Cherilyn Sarkisian won a Best Actress Oscar in 1987 under her stage name. Name her and the film in which she appeared successfully.

Answers

1. The airship was the Hindenburg.

2. The Hindenburg burst into flames over Lakehurst, New Jersey, taking 36 lives.

3. The temperature hit 136 degrees (Fahrenheit) in Africa's El Azizia, Libya,

4. In Antarctica, Vostok Station, Russia, hit the low of minus 129 degrees (Fahrenheit).

5. The top five AKC breeds were 1) Labrador Retrievers; 2) Yorkshire Terriers; 3) German Shepherds; 4) Golden Retrievers; and 5) Beagles.

6. The most viewed TV show was the final viewing of "M*A*S*H."

7. It was the Rolling Stones' tour of 38 cities with 42 shows raking in $162 million.

8. The top five Broadway performances are 1) "Phantom of the Opera"; 2) "Cats"; 3) "Les Miserables"; 4) " A Chorus Line"; and 5) "Calcutta."

9. The AFI's top five were 1) "Citizen Kane"; 2) "The Godfather"; 3) "Casablanca"; 4) "Raging Bull"; and 5) "Singin' in the Rain."

10. It is Cher who won the Oscar for the movie "Moonstruck."

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