Food and Drink
The mojito is a traditional rum cocktail from which country?
a) Cuba
b) Jamaica
c) Mexico
Cuba. The Mojito is one of the most popular rum cocktails served today, with a recipe known around the world. The origins of this classic drink can be traced back to the 16th century.
What is the only bird known to fly backwards?
a) European Starling
b) House sparrow
c) Hummingbird
Hummingbird. The hummingbird moves their wings in figure eight, which allows the bird to easily move backward in the air.
Which crustacean is known to make its home within the discarded shells of other animals?
a) Softshell crab
b) Hermit crab
c) Spider crab
Hermit crab
Aston Martin designed a customized car for the Prince of Wales that runs on _____.
a) wine
b) cooking oil
c) soy beans
Prince Charles' Aston Martin Volante was customized to run on wine after he demanded its makers find an alternative fuel to petrol.
What is the name of the spacecraft that took the first men to the moon?
a) Apollo 11
b) Apollo 12
c) Apollo 14
The first moon landing occurred on July 20, 1969, on the Apollo 11 mission.
What is the most consumed drink in the world?
a) coffee
b) tea
c) beer
Tea. In 2018, global consumption of tea amounted to about 273 billion liters and is forecasted to reach to 297 billion liters by 2021.
Which bird has eyes that are larger than its brain?
a) Emu
b) Ostrich
c) Owl
Ostrich eyes are the size of a billiard ball.
How do scientists tell how old a fish is?
a) Fin growth rings
b) Ear growth rings
c) Gill growth rings
Fish ear bones, or otoliths, set down annual growth rings that can be measured and counted like tree rings.
What animal is on the Porsche logo?
a) lion
b) eagle
c) horse
The horse on the logo, which was taken from Stuttgart's Coat of Arms, represents the stud farm on which the city was built.
Most pairs of jeans come with how many pockets?
a) 4
b) 5
c) 6
Five, the most common styles of jeans in which there are two pockets in the back and two pockets in the front and a coin pocket inside the right front pocket.
What type of pasta has a name meaning “little worms”?
a) Gigli
b) Bigoli
c) Vermicelli
Vermicelli
Birds have how many chambers in their hearts?
a) 4
b) 3
c) 2
Birds, like humans, have 4 chamber hearts.
Which of the following fish is caught by humans who stick their hands/arms into nets and pull the fish out after the fish bites their hand?
a) Catfish
b) Steelhead
c) Largemouth bass
Noodling, also known as handfishing, is the practice of putting your hand and/or arm into a catfish nest in hopes of one biting you, and then pulling it out of the water.
Who designed what was considered the world’s first car?
A. Henry Ford
B. Ferdinand Porsche
C. Karl Benz
Designed, built and patented by Karl Benz in 1886, the Benz Patent-Motorwagen is universally recognized as the first internal combustion automobile.
How many eyes does a bee have?
a) 3
b) 4
c) 5
Incredible as it may seem, the honey bee has FIVE eyes, two large compound eyes and three smaller ocelli eyes in the centre of its head.
How many bottles of champagne are there in a magnum?
a) 4
b) 2
c) 3
2
Puffins are a popular bird found in the north Atlantic ocean. About 60% of all puffins breed on or near one island nation. What island nation is that?
a) Chile
b) Ireland
c) Iceland
Approximately 60% of all puffins breed on or near Iceland.
What fish is eaten more than any other in the world?
a) Salmon
b) Haddock
c) Tuna
Tuna - World's Most Consumed Fish. The latest report by the UN shows that tuna is the world's most consumed and the second most wild caught fish in the world.
How did the Ford Mustang get it’s name?
A. Herd of Wild Horses
B. WWII Fighter Plane
C. Play on words for Horsepower
Ford executive stylist John Najjar is credited with naming the Mustang. Najjar was said to be a fan of the WWII-winning P-51 Mustang fighter plane.
What's a baby rabbit called?
a) kit
b) pup
c) cub
kit
Which fast-food franchise has the largest number of restaurants in the world?
a) McDonald’s
b) Subway
c) Starbucks
As of 2019:
Subway: 42,600
McDonald‘s: 38,695
Starbucks: 31,256
Why do vultures have bald heads?
a) To remain clean while eating
b) To prevent overheating
c) To attract a mate
Vultures are scavengers, eating any food they can and often times eating the leftovers of other carnivores. A featherless head helps them stay clean from dangerous bacteria.
Fish eyes are similar to those of terrestrial vertebrates like what?
a) reptiles
b) amphibians
c) birds
Fish eyes are similar to the eyes of terrestrial vertebrates like birds.
What is the name of the caped lady on top of the Rolls Royce radiators?
A. Flying Woman
B. Queen Elizabeth
C. Spirit of Ecstasy
The Spirit of Ecstasy is the official name for the woman mascot hood ornament seen on many Rolls Royces.
What month was Prince George born?
a ) April
b) September
c) July
Prince George was born at 4.24pm on 22nd July 2013 at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, London.