State Fair
State fairs began as showcases to promote farming techniques and innovations in this field.
Agriculture
What do you call a sudden summer rainstorm followed by sun?
Sunshower
True or False? State Farm excluded stationary object coverage from its policies until the mid-1920s.
True – Mecherle did not understand why anyone would run into something that does not move.
Which Florida city is home to major vacation hubs like Walt Disney World and Universal Studios?
Orlando
In what year was the first FIFA World Cup held?
1930
This state held its first state fair in 1936—23 years before it gained official statehood in 1959.
Alaska
What state has the hottest average summer temperatures in the US?
Florida
What is the name of the first agents’ computer system that became a revolutionary tool in 1980?
ECHO
What does the acronym SPF stand for on a bottle of sunblock?
Sun Protection Factor
Which country has won the most FIFA World Cup titles?
Brazil (5 titles)
This soda was first unveiled to the public at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis.
Dr. Pepper
Which days are known as the Dog Days of Summer?
July 3 to August 11
In ___, State Farm Bank was launched online and through Bank-certified agents.
2000
Which popular summer dessert was invented by accident by an 11-year-old boy in 1905?
The Popsicle
How many teams compete in the FIFA World Cup finals tournament?
32 teams (current standard format since 1998)
At Georgia’s State Fair, the Banana Derby is a show where monkeys race this animal
Dogs
Due to thermal expansion, a famous European landmark grows taller in the summer. Which landmark is it?
The Eiffel Tower, which can grow up to 6 inches.
State Farm makes high-octane history in 2006 by being the first property and casualty insurer ever to help promote a major feature film. Which film was this?
Disney/Pixar animated movie, CARS
Approximately, how much money is thrown into Rome’s Trevi Fountain each day?
approx. 3,000 euros
Which player has the record for the most goals scored in a single FIFA World Cup?
Just Fontaine (13 goals in 1958)
This pop superstar, known for her powerful vocals, holds the record for the most tickets sold to a single Grandstand show at the Minnesota State Fair?
Christina Aguilera
The “Year Without a Summer” in 1816 was triggered by a major ___ that released vast aerosols into the stratosphere.
Volcanic eruption
In 2021, State Farm acquired another company for the first time in 99 years. What is the name of this company?
Gainsco
What was the very first National Park established in the United States?
Yellowstone National Park
Which country hosted the FIFA World Cup in 1970, and what was the tournament format of that edition (group stage structure)?
Mexico hosted the 1970 World Cup. The group stage was organized into groups of 4 teams (there were 4 groups), with the top teams advancing to the next round.