The Einstein Challenge

What was Kevin Costner's "Waterworld" nicknamed during production?

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Quizzes

July 11, 2025July 7, 2025 What is the name of the gossip columnist in the “Batman” films?
July 10, 2025July 7, 2025 In 1993, who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress?
July 10, 2025July 7, 2025 Who wrote the 1999 novel on which the 2007 movie “Blood and Chocolate” was based?

July 9, 2025July 7, 2025 Which comedian had a brief but important role in the horror flick “God Told Me To”?
July 9, 2025July 7, 2025 What actress did the role of Dr. Ryan Stone in the film “Gravity”?
July 8, 2025July 7, 2025 What was the name of the ship in the original “Alien”?
July 8, 2025July 7, 2025 In “The Phantom Menace”, what does Anakin do to help Qui-Gon buy parts for the ship?

July 1, 2025June 27, 2025 What is a bond covenant that limits or prohibits actions unless the bondholders agree?
June 30, 2025June 27, 2025 What is another name for the New York Stock Exchange?
June 30, 2025June 27, 2025 When did the New York Stock Exchange close for an extended period of time?
May 30, 2025May 23, 2025 What acronym refers to the New York Stock Exchange?
February 18, 2025February 13, 2025 What is the ticker symbol for Sun Microsystems?
February 13, 2025February 7, 2025 In 2006 Vince Vaughn won the People’s Choice Award for Favorite On-Screen Match-Up for what movie?
February 13, 2025February 7, 2025 What “protective device” did Joseph Glidden invent in 1873?

July 11, 2025July 7, 2025 What was Kevin Costner’s “Waterworld” nicknamed during production?
July 11, 2025July 7, 2025 What is the name of the gossip columnist in the “Batman” films?
July 10, 2025July 7, 2025 In 1993, who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress?
July 10, 2025July 7, 2025 Who wrote the 1999 novel on which the 2007 movie “Blood and Chocolate” was based?
July 9, 2025July 7, 2025 Which comedian had a brief but important role in the horror flick “God Told Me To”?
July 9, 2025July 7, 2025 What actress did the role of Dr. Ryan Stone in the film “Gravity”?
July 8, 2025July 7, 2025 What was the name of the ship in the original “Alien”?

July 3, 2025June 27, 2025 What country did the Ming Dynasty take place?
July 2, 2025June 27, 2025 What was the number of air-crew for the Nakajima Ki-43-llb Oscar?
July 2, 2025June 27, 2025 What was the family name of the dynasty that ruled Byzantium from 1081-1185 A.D.?
July 1, 2025June 27, 2025 A July 2, 1921 joint Congressional resolution declared what?
May 12, 2025May 9, 2025 Which Washington, D.C. monument resembles a Greek temple?
February 25, 2025February 21, 2025 According to the EPA, air pollution in how many states didn’t meet federal health standards in 2004?
February 24, 2025February 21, 2025 What was the most important celestial object for the Aztecs?

February 5, 2025February 3, 2025 What is the proper name for a “sundog”, or an atmospheric optical phenomenon?
February 3, 2025February 3, 2025 What arc is created by refraction and light?
January 1, 2025December 27, 2024 Which of these is a conditional energy?
December 30, 2024December 27, 2024 What occurs when electrons with more potential energy go to places with less?
December 30, 2024December 27, 2024 Which of the following is the best habitat for a duck?
December 27, 2024December 19, 2024 What type of gem is the Star of Africa or the Cullinar II?
December 27, 2024December 19, 2024 What is the constellation in the shape of a winged horse called?

July 4, 2025June 27, 2025 Through 2001, who was the youngest Dodger to ever pitch in a World Series game?
July 4, 2025June 27, 2025 Who was the first pitcher to hit a grand slam in the same season that he threw a perfect game?
July 3, 2025June 27, 2025 Dave Parker played for which of these teams in 1978?
June 13, 2025June 5, 2025 Who played Lou Gehrig’s wife in the movie “Pride of the Yankees”?
June 13, 2025June 5, 2025 Which Texas Ranger threw seven innings and 103 pitches in a July, 2008 relief appearance?
May 30, 2025May 23, 2025 Which World Series Champs were called “The Big Red Machine”?
May 26, 2025May 23, 2025 The #1 overall pick in the NBA Draft of 1976 was whom?