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Play this categoryIn what year did Disney’s animated Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs premiere?
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1937
In what year did Disney’s animated Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs premiere?
The premiere in 1937 helped establish feature-length animation as a major cinema form.
In what year was The Wizard of Oz starring Judy Garland released?
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1939
In what year was The Wizard of Oz starring Judy Garland released?
The film released in 1939 made a journey over the rainbow part of cinema history.
In what year was the original Star Wars film released?
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1977
In what year was the original Star Wars film released?
The film released in 1977 introduced audiences to a galaxy far, far away.
In what year was Steven Spielberg’s Jaws released?
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1975
In what year was Steven Spielberg’s Jaws released?
The release in 1975 helped make the summer blockbuster a Hollywood fixture.
In what year was the original Jurassic Park released?
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1993
In what year was the original Jurassic Park released?
The dinosaurs of 1993 combined physical effects with groundbreaking digital creatures.
In what year was the original film The Matrix released?
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1999
In what year was the original film The Matrix released?
The film of 1999 turned slow-motion action and simulated reality into pop-culture landmarks.
In what year was James Cameron’s Titanic released?
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1997
In what year was James Cameron’s Titanic released?
The film released in 1997 paired a fictional romance with a historical disaster.
In what year was Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone first published in the UK?
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1997
In what year was Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone first published in the UK?
The book published in 1997 began a school story with a very unusual curriculum.
In what year was the Beatles album Abbey Road released?
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1969
In what year was the Beatles album Abbey Road released?
The album of 1969 turned a zebra crossing into a destination for music fans.
In what year was Michael Jackson’s album Thriller released?
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1982
In what year was Michael Jackson’s album Thriller released?
The album released in 1982 fused pop, rock and dance music with memorable videos.
In what year did Super Mario Bros. first launch in Japan?
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1985
In what year did Super Mario Bros. first launch in Japan?
The release in 1985 sent Mario across scrolling landscapes full of pipes and secrets.
In what year did Minecraft reach its official full release?
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2011
In what year did Minecraft reach its official full release?
The full release in 2011 followed earlier versions that players had already explored.
In what year did Friends first air in the United States?
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1994
In what year did Friends first air in the United States?
The premiere in 1994 introduced a group whose coffee shop became almost another character.
In what year did The Simpsons premiere as a standalone half-hour series?
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1989
In what year did The Simpsons premiere as a standalone half-hour series?
The series began in 1989, after the family had already appeared in short sketches.
In what year did Pokémon Red and Green first launch in Japan?
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1996
In what year did Pokémon Red and Green first launch in Japan?
The games launched in 1996 made collecting and trading creatures a shared adventure.
In what year did the original Disneyland open in California?
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1955
In what year did the original Disneyland open in California?
The park that opened in 1955 brought animated worlds into a place visitors could walk through.
What is the listed theatrical runtime of the original The Matrix, in minutes?
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136 min
What is the listed theatrical runtime of the original The Matrix, in minutes?
Its 136 min minutes mix martial arts, science fiction and questions about reality.
What is the listed theatrical runtime of the original Jaws, in minutes?
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124 min
What is the listed theatrical runtime of the original Jaws, in minutes?
The film builds tension over 124 min minutes while often keeping its shark out of sight.
What is the listed theatrical runtime of James Cameron’s Titanic, in minutes?
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195 min
What is the listed theatrical runtime of James Cameron’s Titanic, in minutes?
The story unfolds across 195 min minutes, from the voyage’s excitement to the sinking.
What is The Fellowship of the Ring’s listed theatrical runtime, in minutes?
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178 min
What is The Fellowship of the Ring’s listed theatrical runtime, in minutes?
The theatrical journey lasts 178 min minutes; the extended edition takes a longer road.
How many seasons are in the original run of Friends?
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10
How many seasons are in the original run of Friends?
Its 10 seasons follow the group through jobs, relationships and changing apartments.
How many seasons does Breaking Bad have?
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5
How many seasons does Breaking Bad have?
Across 5 seasons, a chemistry teacher’s choices become increasingly destructive.
How many seasons are in the original Game of Thrones series?
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8
How many seasons are in the original Game of Thrones series?
The 8 seasons carry rival families from political plots into a fight for survival.
How many Star Wars feature films were released from 1977 through 1983?
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3
How many Star Wars feature films were released from 1977 through 1983?
The 3 films trace Luke Skywalker’s journey from farm boy to Jedi.
How many novels are in the original main Harry Potter series?
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7
How many novels are in the original main Harry Potter series?
The 7 novels grow darker as their characters learn more about the wizarding world.
In how many volumes was The Lord of the Rings originally published?
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3
In how many volumes was The Lord of the Rings originally published?
The story reached readers in 3 volumes, though Tolkien conceived it as a single work.
How many members leave Rivendell as the Fellowship of the Ring?
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9
How many members leave Rivendell as the Fellowship of the Ring?
The 9 companions bring together different peoples of Middle-earth.
How many hobbits are in the original Fellowship of the Ring?
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4
How many hobbits are in the original Fellowship of the Ring?
The 4 hobbits prove that the smallest travelers can shape the largest events.
How many books make up The Chronicles of Narnia?
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7
How many books make up The Chronicles of Narnia?
The 7 books can be read in publication order or in the story’s internal chronology.
How many members were in the classic Beatles lineup?
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4
How many members were in the classic Beatles lineup?
The 4 musicians became known far beyond the Liverpool clubs where the band developed.
How many members make up ABBA’s established lineup?
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4
How many members make up ABBA’s established lineup?
The initials of the 4 members’ first names helped give ABBA its name.
How many singers were in the original Spice Girls lineup?
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5
How many singers were in the original Spice Girls lineup?
The 5 singers each had a nickname that became part of the group’s identity.
How many musicians were in Queen’s classic Freddie Mercury-era lineup?
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4
How many musicians were in Queen’s classic Freddie Mercury-era lineup?
The 4 musicians combined rock power with elaborate studio harmonies.
How many turtle brothers form the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles team?
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4
How many turtle brothers form the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles team?
The 4 brothers are named after artists of the Italian Renaissance.
How many dwarfs befriend Snow White in Disney’s original animated film?
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7
How many dwarfs befriend Snow White in Disney’s original animated film?
The 7 dwarfs have personalities so distinct that their names describe their traits.
How many main emotions work in Riley’s headquarters in the original Inside Out?
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5
How many main emotions work in Riley’s headquarters in the original Inside Out?
The original film gives 5 emotions a very busy control room.
How many Oscars did James Cameron’s Titanic win at the 1998 ceremony?
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11
How many Oscars did James Cameron’s Titanic win at the 1998 ceremony?
Its 11 wins included Best Picture and Best Director.
How many Oscars did The Return of the King win at the 2004 ceremony?
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11
How many Oscars did The Return of the King win at the 2004 ceremony?
The film won 11 Oscars, taking every category in which it was nominated.
How many competitive Oscars did Walt Disney personally win, excluding honorary awards?
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22
How many competitive Oscars did Walt Disney personally win, excluding honorary awards?
Disney’s 22 competitive wins came largely from animated shorts and documentaries.
How many Grammys did Michael Jackson win at the 1984 ceremony?
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8
How many Grammys did Michael Jackson win at the 1984 ceremony?
He collected 8 Grammys that night, with awards extending beyond the Thriller album.
How many different falling-piece shapes are in standard Tetris?
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7
How many different falling-piece shapes are in standard Tetris?
The 7 shapes all use the same number of square blocks, arranged in different ways.
How many named ghosts chase Pac-Man in the original arcade game?
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4
How many named ghosts chase Pac-Man in the original arcade game?
The 4 ghosts behave differently, so their pursuit is more than a random chase.
How many Pokémon species are in the original first generation, including Mew?
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151
How many Pokémon species are in the original first generation, including Mew?
The original roster has 151 species, with Mew tucked beyond the usual Pokédex finish.
How many Pokémon types existed in the original first-generation games?
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15
How many Pokémon types existed in the original first-generation games?
The original 15 types created a web of strengths and weaknesses for players to learn.
How many main numbered worlds are in the original Super Mario Bros.?
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8
How many main numbered worlds are in the original Super Mario Bros.?
The 8 worlds take Mario through overworlds, underground passages and castles.
How many fighters were playable in the original Street Fighter II: The World Warrior?
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8
How many fighters were playable in the original Street Fighter II: The World Warrior?
The 8 playable fighters each brought a distinct style and special moves.
How many student houses are there at Hogwarts?
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4
How many student houses are there at Hogwarts?
The 4 houses turn school life into a running contest for points and pride.
How many players are on a full Quidditch team in the Harry Potter books?
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7
How many players are on a full Quidditch team in the Harry Potter books?
The 7 players have different jobs, from guarding hoops to chasing the Snitch.
What number does Deep Thought give as the answer to life, the universe and everything?
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42
What number does Deep Thought give as the answer to life, the universe and everything?
Deep Thought produces 42, but knowing the answer does not mean knowing the question.
How many core heroes assemble in the original 2012 Avengers film?
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6
How many core heroes assemble in the original 2012 Avengers film?
The 6 heroes begin as uneasy allies before learning to fight as a team.
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