History
Which part of Berlin was enclosed by the wall in 1961?
The West
What is the most expensive spice in the world?
Saffron
Saffron is so expensive that a pound of it can cost you $5,000. It is so expensive because it’s a complicated spice to harvest. You’ll be needing so many laborers to pick up the flowers and separate them.
What is the capital of Denmark?
Copenhagen
Which Williams sister has won more Grand Slam titles?
Serena Williams
What is the city of Boston named after?
A town in England
Many of the city’s first settlers came from Boston, England and simply kept the name.
Who was the last tsar of Russia?
Nicholas II
When was the famous Fast-Food chain, McDonald's, founded?
1955
It was founded on April 15 of 1955 by Maurice and Richard McDonald.
Where would you find the "Spanish Steps"
Rome, Italy
Which animal can be seen on the Porsche logo?
A horse
What is the oldest public park in America?
Boston Common
Which American president was in power during the ‘Black Thursday’ Wall Street crash?
Herbert Hoover
What do you get when you whip egg whites?
Meringue
Just five minutes of whipping egg whites with a hand mixer and you now have a meringue.
How many countries are located inside of the United Kingdom?
Four
Which American state is the largest (by area)?
Alaska
Which tall tower in Boston predicts the weather?
The John Hancock Building
Julius Caesar was assassinated on March 15th in 44 BC, a date now often known by what term?
The Ides of March
What is the most common food allergy?
Nut allergy
Around 1% of the U.S. population has an allergy to nut. No one’s exactly sure why so many people develop an allergy to it.
Which country has the abbreviation "CH"
Switzerland
What is the name of the world’s longest river?
The Nile River
What famous dessert was invented at the local hotel, the Omni Parker House?
Boston Cream Pie
It is the Massachusetts official dessert of the state!
In which country is the Bay of Pigs?
Cuba
A Pink Lady is a type of what fruit?
Apple
Pink Lady apples are apples with high sugars and high acids. They were born in the 70s in Australia.
How many time zones does Russia have?
Eleven
Oktoberfest in Germany is celebrated with what drink?
Beer
Where did the biggest Art Heist in history take place?
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
More than $500 million worth of paintings were stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in 1990.