Thousand Dollar Minute

The K-HIT Thousand Dollar Minute, weekdays at 7:40am with Dave Lavender on K-HIT 107-5!

How It Works: When asked to call in, call 520-848-1075, be caller number 7, answer 10 trivia questions correctly in less than 60 seconds and you score $1,000.

Make sure you tune in on the final Thursday of each month, because we will be reusing questions that we already asked (in THIS month), PLUS we will have all questions asked from the month posted below – so you can study up and win big!

Friday, August 14, 2026

• What is the rarest M&M color? Answer: Brown
• What is the study of plants called? Answer: Botany
• What company uses the slogan “Better ingredients. Better pizza.”? Answer: Papa John’s
• What part of the body does a rhinologist specialize in? Answer: Nose
• What movie features the quote “I’ll be back”? Answer: The Terminator
• What is the main ingredient in a French quiche? Answer: Eggs
• Who was the first President to live in the White House? Answer: John Adams
• Who is the Greek god of war? Answer: Ares
• Which state uses the slogan “The Land of Enchantment”? Answer: New Mexico
• What Spanish explorer searched for the Fountain of Youth? Answer: Juan Ponce de León

Thursday, August 13, 2026

• How many teeth does an adult human typically have? Answer: 32
• What is the fastest land animal? Answer: Cheetah
• What type of beans are used to make traditional refried beans? Answer: Pinto beans
• Who was the lead actress in Pretty Woman? Answer: Julia Roberts
• What is the term for the fear of confined spaces? Answer: Claustrophobia
• What is the name of the pig in “Charlotte’s Web”? Answer: Wilbur
• What is the name of the largest canyon in the world? Answer: The Grand Canyon
• What is the largest bone in the human body? Answer: Femur

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

• What is the tallest mammal in the world? Answer: Giraffe
• In chess, which piece can move in an “L” shape? Answer: Knight
• What shape has 4 equal sides and 4 right angles? Answer: Square
• What famous prison was nicknamed “The Rock”? Answer: Alcatraz
• What beach in New Jersey is famous for its boardwalk and casinos? Answer: Atlantic City Beach
• Which band released the album Dark Side of the Moon? Answer: Pink Floyd
• How many books are in the King James Bible? Answer: 66
• What company introduced the first commercially successful instant camera? Answer: Polaroid
• What legendary lost city is said to have sunk beneath the sea? Answer: Atlantis
• What is the term for the fear of confined spaces? Answer: Claustrophobia

Tuesday, August 10, 2026

• What board game involves sinking your opponent’s ships? Answer: Battleship
• In Disney’s Aladdin, who voiced the Genie? Answer: Robin Williams
• What company’s logo features a red-and-white target? Answer: Target
• What is the term length for a US Senator? Answer: 6 years
• What fruit has fuzzy brown skin and green flesh? Answer: Kiwi
• Which band released the album Dark Side of the Moon? Answer: Pink Floyd
• How many books are in the King James Bible? Answer: 66
• What company introduced the first commercially successful instant camera? Answer: Polaroid
• What legendary lost city is said to have sunk beneath the sea? Answer: Atlantis
• What is the term for the fear of confined spaces? Answer: Claustrophobia

Monday, August 10, 2026

• What mythical creature is half man, half horse? Answer: Centaur
• What brand makes “Cheetos”? Answer: Frito-Lay
• What U.S. city is home to the Alamo? Answer: San Antonio
• In Irish folklore, what creature guards a pot of gold? Answer: Leprechaun
• Who said “E = mc²”? Answer: Albert Einstein
• What was the first video game played in space? Answer: Tetris
• What is the name of the structure that connects muscles to bones? Answer: Tendons
• In Gilligan’s Island, how many castaways are stranded? Answer: Seven
• What vegetable is known as “the Italian squash”? Answer: Zucchini
• What is the capital of Spain? Answer: Madrid

Friday, August 7, 2026

• What color is produced by mixing red and blue?  Purple
• What superhero is nicknamed the “Caped Crusader?”  Batman
• What is the most expensive property in Monopoly?  Boardwalk
• Who wrote A Christmas Carol in 1843?  Charles Dickens
• Who is the villain in Peter Pan?  Captain Hook
• What soft drink was originally called “Brad’s Drink?”  Pepsi
• Which letter was added last to the English alphabet?  J
• What instrument measures latitude using stars?  Sextant

Thursday, August 6, 2026

• What is known as the fear of spiders? Answer: Arachnophobia
• What part of the body contains the cochlea? Answer: Ear
• What is the device used to measure atmospheric pressure? Answer: Barometer
• What color is the “M” in the McDonald’s logo? Answer: Yellow
• What utensil is used to flip pancakes or turn burgers on a grill? Answer: Spatula
• What instrument is also called the “sticks and skins”? Answer: Drums
• Which movie features the line “Life is like a box of chocolates”? Answer: Forrest Gump
• What is the medical term for the windpipe? Answer: Trachea
• What Ivy League school is located in New Haven, Connecticut? Answer: Yale University.

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

• In Scrabble, how many tiles does each player start with? Answer: 7
• What fast-food chain is known for the slogan “Finger-lickin’ good”? Answer: KFC
• What is the name of the princess Mario often rescues? Answer: Princess Peach.
• How many degrees are in a circle? Answer: 360°
• What card game is known as “21”? Answer: Blackjack.
• How many justices are on the U.S. Supreme Court? Answer: Nine.
• Who carried the sky on his shoulders? Answer: Atlas…he was condemned to hold up the heavens (the sky), not the Earth itself.
• Which movie features the line “You can’t handle the truth!”? Answer: A Few Good Me

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

• How many yards are In a football field from goal line to goal line? Answer: 100 yards
• What Italian cheese is traditionally used on pizza? Answer: Mozzarella
•  What puzzle uses numbers 1–9 in grids without repeats? Answer: Sudoku
• Who made the first powered flight in 1903? Answer: Wright brothers
• What is the recognized emergency distress signal? Answer: SOS
• How many meters are in a kilometer? Answer: 1,000 meters
• What company makes Barbie dolls? Answer: Mattel
• What device records flight data and cockpit audio? Answer: Black box (FDR/CVR)
• What cocktail combines gin, vermouth, and an olive or lemon twist? Answer: Martini
• What was the name of NASA’s first space shuttle to fly? Answer: Columbia

Monday, August 3, 2026

• What does “BP” stand for in vital signs? Answer: Blood Pressure
• How many squares are on a standard chessboard? Answer: 64
• What is the left side of a ship called? Answer: Port
• What metal is liquid at room temperature? Answer: Mercury
• Which vegetable is known for its orange color and high beta-carotene? Answer: Carrot
• Which creature is said to turn people to stone with just a look? Answer: Medusa
• What spice gives curry its yellow color? Answer: Turmeric
• What mineral is used in pencils? Answer: Graphite

Friday, July 31, 2026

• What tree produces acorns? Answer: Oak
• How many teaspoons are in one tablespoon in US measurement? Answer: 3
• What is the term for an animal that eats both plants and meat? Answer: Omnivore
• In American football, how many points is a Safety worth? Answer 2
• What macro-nutrient provides 9 calories per gram? Answer: Fat
• In poker, what is the highest possible five-card hand? Answer: Royal flush
• What is the name of King Arthur’s sword? Answer: Excalibur
• Who was the queen of France during the French Revolution? Answer: Marie Antoinette
• Which dance originated in Argentina? Answer: Tango

Thursday, July 30, 2026

• Which planet is known as the “Blue Planet”? Answer: Earth
• What sport features the terms “bogey” and “eagle”? Answer: Golf
• Which country is the largest producer of coffee? Answer: Brazil
• Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel? Answer: Michelangelo
• Who directed The Godfather? Answer: Francis Ford Coppola
• What year did the Berlin Wall fall? Answer: 1989
• Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean? Answer: Amelia Earhart
• What is the capital of Australia? Answer: Canberra
• What is the hardest substance in the human body? Answer: Tooth enamel
• What is the only letter not used in any U.S. state name? Answer: Q

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

• What is the currency of Japan? Answer: Yen
• What company makes the Civic? Answer: Honda
• Name the nut used to make Nutella? Answer: Hazelnut
• What is the capital of Egypt? Answer: Cairo
• What brand is known for its polo player logo? Answer: Ralph Lauren
• What is the largest species of deer? Answer: Moose
• Who composed the Fifth Symphony? Answer: Beethoven
• In which country is the Taj Mahal located? Answer: India

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

• What is the tallest structure in Paris? Answer: Eiffel Tower
• Which city is known as the “City of Angels”? Answer: Los Angeles
• What decade was disco most popular? Answer: 1970s
• Which dinosaur had three horns on its face? Answer: Triceratops
• Who is considered the greatest hockey player of all time? Answer: Wayne Gretzky
• Which film features the line “Here’s looking at you, kid”? Answer: Casablanca
• What is the most famous cycling race in the world? Answer: Tour de France
• Which award is given annually for excellence in Broadway theatre? Answer: Tony Award
• What acid is produced in the stomach? Answer: Hydrochloric acid (also called gastric acid)
• Who has the most career points in NBA history? Answer: LeBron James

Monday, July 27, 2026

• Which fairy tale character left a glass slipper behind? Answer: Cinderella
• How many strings does a standard guitar have? Answer: Six
• “Bonjour” is a greeting in which language? Answer: French
• What device is used to listen to heartbeats? Answer: Stethoscope
• What breed of dog is known as the “sausage dog”? Answer: Dachshund
• What is the highest court in the United States? Answer: Supreme Court
• What mythical bird rises from its ashes? Answer: Phoenix
• What grain is most commonly used in brewing beer? Answer: Barley
• What were German submarines called in World War 1? Answer: U-boat

Friday, July 24, 2026

• What is the opposite of a synonym? Answer: Antonym
• Which country is known for the samba dance? Answer: Brazil
• What is the fear of spiders called? Answer: Arachnophobia
• Who was the actor that played Wolverine in the X-Men movies? Answer: Hugh Jackman
• What is the capital of Poland? Answer: Warsaw
• Which U.S. state is known as the “Land of 10,000 Lakes”? Answer: Minnesota
• What is the national sport of Japan? Answer: Sumo wrestling
• What is the longest nerve in the human body? Answer: Sciatic nerve
• Which operating system did Windows 95 replace? Answer: Windows 3.1
• What tech company released the Fire Phone? Answer: Amazon

Thursday, July 23, 2026

• What is the only U.S. state that begins with the letter ‘P’? Answer: Pennsylvania
• Which country is famous for tulips and windmills? Answer: Netherlands
• Who is the villain in “The Little Mermaid”? Answer: Ursula
• Which classic toy uses a spring to “walk” down stairs? Answer: Slinky
• Which fast food chain has the slogan “Have it your way”? Answer: Burger King
• Which game features a character named Lara Croft? Answer: Tomb Raider
•  What is the name of the winged horse in Greek mythology? Answer: Pegasus
• Give me the name of the largest island in the Caribbean? Answer: Cuba
• How many hours are in a week? Answer: 168

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

• Which fruit has varieties called Granny Smith and Fuji? Answer: Apple
• What country is shaped like a boot? Answer: Italy
• What bird is the symbol of peace? Answer: Dove
• Which Disney princess has long magical hair? Answer: Rapunzel
• What is the name of the wizard in “The Lord of the Rings”? Answer: Gandalf
• How many legs does a lobster have? Answer: Ten
• What Olympic sport involves swimming, biking, and running? Answer: Triathlon
• What year was Facebook founded? Answer: 2004
• What is the name of the famous ship in Star Trek? Answer: USS Enterprise
• Who was the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Answer: Aretha Franklin

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

• How many degrees are in a full circle? Answer: 360
• What candy slogan is “Taste the Rainbow”? Answer: Skittles
• Which planet is furthest from the Sun? Answer: Neptune
• What chemical is commonly used to disinfect swimming pools? Answer: Chlorine
• What flightless bird is famous for swimming? Answer: Penguin
• Which blood cells help fight infection? Answer: White blood cells
• Which chocolate bar is named after a famous baseball player? Answer: Baby Ruth
• Who was the lead singer of The Who? Answer: Roger Daltrey
• Which organ in the human body stores bile?Answer: Gallbladder
• Who was the first American astronaut in space? Answer: Alan Shepard

Monday, July 20, 2026

• What Mexican dish consists of a folded tortilla filled with cheese and grilled? Answer: Quesadilla
• Which shape has more sides: hexagon or pentagon? Answer: Hexagon
• How many letters are in the word “elephant”? Answer: 8
• What cheese is traditionally used in Greek salads? Answer: Feta
• Which instrument is often used in Scottish music? Answer: Bagpipes
• What U.S. landmark was a gift from France? Answer: The Statue of Liberty
• Who is known as the “Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man”? Answer: Peter Parker

Friday, July 17, 2026

• What superhero transforms when he gets angry? Answer: The Hulk
• Which board game features Colonel Mustard and Miss Scarlet? Answer: Clue
• What chess piece can only move diagonally? Answer: Bishop
• Who invented the telephone? Answer: Alexander Graham Bell
• Which Disney movie features a magical rose? Answer: Beauty and the Beast
• Which country’s flag features a red circle on a white background? Answer: Japan
• Which country is the largest producer of coffee? Answer: Brazil
• Who painted “The Last Supper”? Answer: Leonardo da Vinci
• Which animal can rotate its head almost 360 degrees? Answer: Owl
• What type of bread is traditionally used for a Reuben sandwich? Answer: Rye bread

Thursday, July 16, 2026

• What is the only letter not used in any U.S. state name? Answer: Q
• Which part of the body contains the clavicle? Answer: Shoulder
• In Roman mythology, who is the messenger god? Answer: Mercury
• Which actor played Iron Man in the Marvel movies? Answer: Robert Downey Jr.
• What is the hardest substance in the human body? Answer: Tooth enamel
• What river forms part of the border between the U.S. and Mexico? Answer: Rio Grande

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

• Which city is famous for its Golden Gate Bridge? Answer: San Francisco
• What is the main ingredient in a Bloody Mary cocktail? Answer: Tomato juice
• What candy is shaped like a triangle and has three colors? Answer: Candy corn
• What blood type is known as the universal donor? Answer: O negative
• What is the maximum score in a single game of ten-pin bowling? Answer: 300
• What is the name of the fictional school in the “Harry Potter” series? Answer: Hogwarts
• Which brand is known for its “Swoosh” logo? Answer: Nike
• Which hormone regulates blood sugar levels? Answer: Insulin
• What is the only bird that can fly backward? Answer: Hummingbird
• Who wrote “Pride and Prejudice”? Answer: Jane Austen

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

• Area 51 is located in which US state? Answer: Nevada
• Which planet is known as the “Blue Planet”? Answer: Earth
• How many cards are there in a deck of Uno? Answer: 108
• What year did Christopher Columbus arrive in America? Answer: 1492
• What is James Bond’s preferred drink of choice? Answer: Vodka martini (shaken, not stirred)
• How many keys are there on a standard grand piano? Answer 88 (52 White & 36 Black)
• Who directed “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy? Answer: Peter Jackson
• How many continents are there on Earth? Answer: Seven
• On a dartboard, what number is directly opposite of No. 1? Answer: 19
• Who was known as the “Iron Lady”? Answer: Margaret Thatcher

Monday, July 13, 2026

• How many colors are there in a rainbow? Answer: Seven
• What is the currency of Mexico? Answer:  Mexican Peso
• What is the name of Sherlock Holmes’ sidekick? Answer: Dr. Watson
• Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel? Answer:  Michelangelo
• What is the main ingredient in tofu? Answer: Soybeans
• How many stripes are on Adidas shoes? Answer: 3
• Who wrote “The Raven”? Answer:  Edgar Allan Poe

Friday, July 9, 2026

• What is the largest bone in the human body? Answer: Femur
• What fast-food chain is known for the slogan “Finger-lickin’ good”? Answer: KFC
• What is the name of the pig in “Charlotte’s Web”? Answer: Wilbur
• What toy brand makes Transformers? Answer: Hasbro
• What gas do plants absorb from the atmosphere? Answer: Carbon dioxide
• Who Discovered Penicillin? Answer: Alexander Fleming
• What movie features the quote “I’ll be back”? Answer: The Terminator
• What is the national animal of Canada? Answer: Beaver
• What Pixar movie features a rat who cooks? Answer: Ratatouille
• Which instrument has 47 strings and 7 pedals? Answer: Answer: Harp

Thursday, July 9, 2026

• How many teeth does an adult human typically have? Answer: 32
• What is the most common letter in the English alphabet? Answer: E.
• What card game is known as “21”? Answer: Blackjack.
• What Ivy League school is located in New Haven, Connecticut? Answer: Yale University.
• What is the fastest land animal? Answer: Cheetah
• What is the main ingredient in a French quiche? Answer: Eggs
• Who was the first President to live in the White House? Answer: John Adams
• Who is the Greek god of war? Answer: Ares
• Who sang “Like a Rolling Stone”? Answer: Bob Dylan

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

• Who played Jack in “Titanic”? Answer: Leonardo DiCaprio
• What year did the Berlin Wall fall? Answer: 1989
• What is the name of the Japanese noodle soup? Answer: Ramen
• What sport uses a bat and a wicket? Answer: Cricket
• Which U.S. president was the first to have ever been divorced? Answer: Ronald Reagan
• Which grows faster fingernails or toenails? Answer: Fingernails
• What is the main gas in Earth’s atmosphere? Answer: Nitrogen
• What is the boiling point of water in Celsius? Answer: 100°C
• Who directed “Jurassic Park”? Answer: Steven Spielberg

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

• What is the main ingredient in guacamole? Answer: Avocado
• Who Sang “Thriller”? Answer: Michael Jackson
• How many bases are on a baseball field? Answer: 4
• What does “www” stand for in a web address? Answer: World Wide Web
• Who played Hermione in “Harry Potter”? Answer: Emma Watson
• What Sport Uses a PUCK? Answer: Ice Hockey
• What element has the atomic number of 1? Answer: Hydrogen
• Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic? Answer: Amelia Earhart
• What is the process by which plants make food? Answer: Photosynthesis

Monday, July 6, 2026

• What is the only mammal capable of truly flying? Bat
• Who is the Greek god of the sea? Poseidon
• Which planet has the most moons? Saturn
• What sport features the terms “bogey” and “eagle”? Golf
• What is the tallest mammal in the world? Giraffe
• Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize? Marie Curie
• What type of alcohol is used to make a martini? Gin or Vodka
• What organ produces insulin? Pancreas
• What is the hardest natural substance on Earth? Diamond
• Who wrote “Frankenstein”? Mary Shelley

Thursday, July 2, 2026

• What color are the stars on the U.S. flag? White
• How many stripes are on the American flag? 13
• Who wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner”? Francis Scott Key
• Fireworks were originally invented in what country? China
• What document begins with “We the People”? The United States Constitution
• Who said “Give me liberty, or give me death!”? Patrick Henry
• What year was the Declaration of Independence adopted? 1776
• Which color is considered one of the hardest to produce in fireworks? Blue
• Whose signature is the largest on the Declaration of Independence? John Hancock

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

• What does GPS stand for? Global Positioning System
• What is the human body’s largest organ? Skin
• How many rings are on the Olympic flag? 5
• What is the capital of Australia? Canberra
• Who directed “The Godfather”?  Francis Ford Coppola
• What is the name of the French dish made with snails? Escargot
• What is the name of the German sausage? Bratwurst
• How many minutes are in a rugby match? 80
• What country has the most islands? Sweden
• Who wrote “The Catcher in the Rye”? J.D. Salinger