1. Stan Lee
   David Erikson
2. Neil Gaiman
   Robert Kirkman

Writer Robert Kirkman is the author and creator of the comic book series "The Walking Dead." Now in its ninth season, Kirkman remains one of the executive producers on the show and still writes many episodes.

1. Ruby
   Diamond
2. Topaz
   Amethyst

Along with being the designated birthstone of February, amethyst also gets the special distinction of being the official gemstone of Wednesday. It is also said to balance your chakras - it only makes sense that its day falls on hump day.

1. Lima
   Rio de Janeiro
2. Bogota
   Santiago

With a population of over 7.6 million people, Lima, Peru is one of South America's largest capital cities. Lima sits on the Pacific coast side of the continent and boasts a well-preserved colonial downtown area.

1. Mount Rushmore
   Mount Sinai
2. Mount Everest
   Mount St. Helens

Mount Sinai sits on the Egyptian peninsula of the same name. Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments at the summit of the mountain, and many cultures consider it a holy site.

1. Labrador retrievers
   Corgis
2. Bassett hounds
   Pugs

Since 1952 when she ascended to the throne, Queen Elizabeth has owned over 30 corgis. She loves these dogs because her parents had them when she grew up. Her last corgi, Willow, passed away in 2018.

1. 212 degrees Fahrenheit
   100 degrees Fahrenheit
2. 32 degrees Fahrenheit
   98.6 degrees Fahrenheit

While water begins to freeze at 32 degrees Fahrenheit, the boiling point of water is 212 degrees. Boiling water evaporates very quickly, and you should monitor it very closely. You should always practice safety when you are working with it.

1. Germany
   England
2. Italy
   Greece

Italy's Marco Polo was born in Venice in 1245. Before he became known as a pool party game, he was known as one of the first great explorers to reach undocumented parts of China.

1. Drew Barrymore
   Lindsay Lohan
2. Winona Ryder
   Kate Hudson

Tim Burton's "Beetlejuice" was released in 1998 starring Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder. During the film, Lydia is the only person that communicates with the previously passed owners of the house. Much to fan delight, "Beetlejuice" has remained a classic.

1. 1964
   1975
2. 1953
   1960

On February 11, 1964, The Beatles played their first American concert at the Washington Coliseum in Washington, D.C. Many fans were so enamored with the group that they lined the streets waiting for them to arrive and passed out from excitement when they took the stage.

1. Pepita
   Paprika
2. Pepperoncini
   Peppi

Although Hungary is well-known for its love of paprika, the peppers used in the spice mixture originated in Mexico. Paprika is a mixture of ground and dried peppers, and can be recognized from its deep red color.

1. Lake Huron
   Lake Erie
2. Lake Superior
   Lake Ontario

Covering an area of almost 32,000 square miles, Lake Superior is considered the largest freshwater lake in the world. It is also one of the five Great Lakes located in the north-central part of the United States.

1. Mars
   Jupiter
2. Saturn
   Uranus

Although it is sometimes called The Red Planet, the fourth planet from the sun is actually named Mars. Mars has a thin atmosphere, and its iron-rich soil makes the planet appear to have a reddish hue.

1. Lion
   Donkey
2. Mule
   Camel

Because camels can retain water for long periods in desert environments and because they can carry large amounts of cargo, they are often nicknamed ships of the desert. In Victorian times, the camel was known as the camelopard.

1. Cheetah
   Coyote
2. Pronghorn antelope
   Greyhound

Capable of running up to 68 miles per hour, the cheetah is considered the world's fastest land animal. The second fastest is the pronghorn antelope. It can reach speeds of up to 61 miles per hour!

1. Obsidian
   Steel
2. Iron
   Diamond

In addition to being one of the world's most prized and valuable gemstones, diamonds are also the hardest substance on earth. They are often used in equipment needed to cut glass and metal.

1. Zygote
   Cell
2. DNA
   Egg

One of the first things you learn in biology class is that the most basic unit of life is called the cell. Cells are comprised of a nucleus and cytoplasm encased in a membrane. Microscopic organisms can sometimes only have one cell.

1. Michelangelo
   Rodin
2. Warhol
   Picasso

Rodin's "The Thinker" was originally part of a series called "The Gates of Hell." "The Thinker" is said to resent Dante as he contemplates his next story in the "Divine Comedy." Rodin is also famous for another sculpture named "The Kiss."

1. Morgan Freeman
   Brad Pitt
2. Daniel Radcliffe
   George Clooney

After turning down a scholarship, Morgan Freeman enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1955. After a four-year tour of duty, Freeman left the service to pursue his acting career.

1. California
   Hawaii
2. Alabama
   Maine

Hawaii is home to the cities of Honolulu, Hilo and Volcano. As the 50th state inducted into the union of the United States, Hawaii boasts beautiful beaches, active volcanos and lush tropical jungles.

1. Godiva
   Nestle
2. Mars
   Hershey's

Founded in 1894, Hershey's has been owned an operated by The Hershey Company from Derby, Pennsylvania. Every year, Hershey's makes and sells over 1 billion pounds of chocolate!

1. Indus River
   Salween River
2. Yellow River
   Ganges River

Officially names the Huang He, the Yellow River is the seconds longest river in Asia. At a length of almost 3,400 miles, the Yellow River is considered the very cradle of Chinese civilization.

1. Oregano
   Basil
2. Thyme
   Rosemary

Basil is an easy-to-grow herb that does well in both containers and outdoor garden areas. In addition to being the main ingredient in pesto, basil is a great plant to use to ward off mosquitos.

1. Bear
   Skunk
2. Boar
   Snake

Based on Rudyard Kipling's book, Disney adapted the story for the animated screen in 1967. In the Disney movie, Kaa, a snake, is portrayed as a villain; however, Kipling's book shows Kaa as more of a mentor to Mowgli.

1. Asia
   Antarctica
2. Jupiter
   The moon

Named by astronomers in 1651, the Sea of Tranquillity is located on the moon. Once thought to have been an ocean, the Sea of Tranquillity is also the landing site for Apollo 11 and its famous astronauts.

1. Opossum
   Kangaroo
2. Wombat
   Bilbies

The opossum is the only marsupial that is native to North America. When the opossum fears for its life, it will play dead. Although they are thought to be huge carriers of rabies, they almost never contract the virus.

1. C.S. Lewis
   J.K. Rowling
2. Stephen King
   Dr. Seuss

C.S. Lewis is the author that gave the world "The Chronicles of Narnia," published from 1950 to 1956. Translated and published in over 45 countries and selling over 1 million copies, the series is one of the world's most popular.

1. Cheese
   Honey
2. Vinegar
   Coffee

As long as a container of raw honey remains unopened, it will never spoil. In fact, archeologists excavating ancient Egyptian tombs have found jars of honey dating back thousands of years that are still able to be spread on toast!

1. Liver
   Feet
2. Brain
   Ears

Many people might think that gravity makes your nose and your ears look bigger as you get older, but they couldn't be more wrong. While bone and muscle stop growing, cartilage keeps growing until the day you die. Yes, your ears and your nose will get bigger!

1. Mark Zuckerberg
   Marshall Brain
2. Steve Jobs
   Bill Gates

In 1998, professor Marshall Brain created the hit website howstuffworks.com to pass the time and to create a broader informational outreach. The website was founded in Cary, North Carolina, and Brain gathered investors and quickly relocated the headquarters to Atlanta, Georgia in 2002.

1. Legumes
   Bulbs
2. Cruciferous
   Marrow

Although peanuts are commonly referred to as nuts, they are actually in the same vegetable classification as beans. Each member of the legume family is a relative of peas. Like your peas or not, there's a lot of legumes you are sure to enjoy.

1. "The Walking Dead"
   "Preacher"
2. "Breaking Bad"
   "Better Call Saul"

Walter White, played by Brian Cranston, was the main character from AMC's hit show "Breaking Bad." To fund his medical expenses, Walter turns from high school teacher into a drug maker and dealer. "Breaking Bad" was followed up by "Better Call Saul."

1. Neil Armstrong
   Buzz Aldrin
2. Sally Ride
   John Glenn

For three hours in 1969, Neil Armstrong had the privilege of being the first person to walk on the moon. After the Apollo 11 landing, he is credited with saying, "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."

1. Willow
   Oak
2. Walnut
   Chestnut

The primary chemical in aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid, can also be found in the willow tree. Many other plants have healing properties, but the willow tree is best known for its pain relieving secrets.

1. New York, New York
   Miami, Florida
2. Flagstaff, Arizona
   Dallas, Texas

Still considered the NFL's winningest team, the Cowboys are based in Dallas, Texas. Since 1960, they have been delighting fans. To date, the Dallas Cowboys have won five Super Bowl titles total.

1. Paris, France
   Amsterdam, The Netherlands
2. Berlin, Germany
   London, England

Born in Frankfurt, Germany in 1929, Anne Frank recorded her painful Holocaust journey through her diary. After hiding from Nazi soldiers, Anne Frank and her family were discovered in Amsterdam in 1945.