History
In 1906, who became the first American to win the Nobel Peace Prize?
Teddy Roosevelt
What artificial sweetener based on sucralose was introduced in 1999?
Splenda
What type of animal is a beluga?
A whale
How many US states are named after a president?
One - Washington
On what thoroughfare does the Muffin Man live?
Drury Lane
How many United States presidents have there been?
Forty-six - including our current president Joe Biden.
What type of cheese is most commonly sold in the US as processed "string cheese"?
Mozzarella cheese
How far can a Red Kangaroo jump?
A) 25 feet B) 2 Feet C) 100 Feet D) 15 Feet
A) 25 feet
What is the longest river in the world?
The Nile
What is April's birthstone?
Diamond
What is the name of the most famous pyramids?
The Great Pyramids of Giza
What are the basic ingredients in beer?
Water, malted barley, hops, and yeast
What is the worlds fastest dog?
The greyhound
What does a flower worn behind a woman's right ear mean in Hawaii?
She's single
What is the Canadian dollar coin called?
Loonie
What killed over half a million Americans in 1918?
The Influenza epidemic
In cocktail terminology, what does "neat" mean?
A drink poured without water, ice, or mixers
What term is used to refer to a group of frogs?
Army
What continent is Greenland part of?
North America -- Covering more than 836,000 square miles — three times the size of Texas — it is the world’s largest island.
What is a second full moon in a month called?
Blue moon
When was Pearl Harbor attacked?
December 7, 1941 (December 8 in Japan)
What sponge cake is baked in the form of a female digit?
Lady fingers
What is a camels hump made out of?
A) Water B) Fat C) muscle
B) fat
What U.S. city is nicknames "emerald city?"
Seattle
Which Latin word is used to express the meaning "word for word"?
Verbatim
Who served as Vice President under Ronald Reagan?
George H.W. Bush
What name is given to bananas cultivated for cooking?
Plantains
What is a group of geese called?
A gaggle of geese.
Which is colder, the North or South Pole?
The South Pole
What happens when you roll three consecutive doubles in a game of Monopoly?
You go to jail
How long was a Roman emperor’s term limit?
Lifetime -- Typically, emperors chose their successors, usually a relative or occasionally a statesman. A lifetime term limit exposed emperors to assassination attempts.
What vegetable grows fast enough that you can hear it grow?
Rhubarb
In which animal species does the male get pregnant?
Sea Horses
In which country did Buddhism originate?
Nepal
What is the longest running sporting event in the United States?
The Kentucky Derby
In what decade was NATO formed?
1940s
What company makes "Reese's Peanut Butter Cups?"
Hershey's
How many species of dinosaur have been discovered?
A) 250 B) 300 C) 700 D) 1000
C) 700
What is the holy city of Islam?
Mecca
In motor racing, what color is the caution flag?
Yellow
A golden apple sparked which famous war?
A) The Trojan War
B) The War of the Worlds
C) WAR OF 1812
A) The Trojan War
What dessert consists of beaten egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar?
Meringue
What is a male donkey called?
A jack
What hiking trail starts south in Mexico and ends in Canada ?
The Pacific Crest Trail spans 2,650 miles (4,265 kilometers) from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon, and Washington.
Who turned all he touched to gold?
King Midas
What 1863 Civil War battle resulted in over 50,000 casualties in a three-day period, the most of any Civil War battle?
Battle of Gettysburg
What was the first food to be intentionally microwaved?
Popcorn
What are animals who live on land AND in water called?
Amphibians
What's the nickname of Texas?
The Lone Star Sate
From what language did English borrow the word "hula"?
Hawaiin
What city was the first capital of the United States?
Philadelphia
The first vending machine dispensed what?
Chewing gum
What is a group of owls called?
A parliament of owls
Which military cemetery is located across the Potomac River from the Lincoln Memorial?
Arlington National Cemetary
Who wrote the novel "Murder on the Orient Express"?
Agatha Christie