The Daily Quiz for December 29, 2025

The Naked Gun was based on the short-lived TV series Police Squad! which was cancelled after only six episodes.

The 15 puzzle (also called Gem Puzzle, Boss Puzzle, Game of Fifteen, Mystic Square and more) is a sliding puzzle that has 15 square tiles numbered 1 to 15 in a frame that is 4 tile positions high and 4 tile positions wide, with one unoccupied position.

Jackson is named after Andrew Jackson and sits atop a dormant volcano

Helena was founded during a gold rush and was once called “Last Chance Gulch”

Maureen Stapleton’s win came after three previous nominations showcasing her respected status in the industry.

Dry brining uses salt directly on the food’s surface, while wet brining submerges food in a saltwater solution. Both methods add flavor and moisture.

Jack in the Box began serving breakfast in 1969, years before other major chains followed suit.

Water signs are known for their emotional depth and intuition, traits strongly associated with Scorpio.

The colonists signed the Treaty of Alliance and the Treaty of Amity and Commerce with France in 1778, which officially allied the two countries. France secretly aided the rebels as early as 1776, but didn’t formally declare war on Britain until June 1778.

Did you know? This concept was first developed by an American economist, Walter Rautenstrauch, in the 1930s.