Famous Tag-lines
"The happiest place on Earth" belongs to...
Disneyland
Opened in 1955, it was the only theme park designed and constructed under the direct supervision of Walt Disney. Fun Fact: Walt Disney loved spending time with his park guests so much that he would often spend time waiting in line with them in the park!
The all-time best-selling candy bar in the USA was introduced in 1930 by the M&Ms Mars company. Can you identify this nutty, chocolate and caramel confection?
Snickers
Snickers was introduced in 1930. The name comes from the Mars company's favorite horse. In the UK and Ireland, it was sold under the name "Marathon" until 1990.
Which US state has the average hottest temperature?
Florida
The state's climate is tropical and humid, with mild winters and hot summers. The average temperature is 73.4°F.
Where were the Beach Boys originally from?
Hawthorne, California
The Beach Boys are an American rock band that formed in Hawthorne, California, in 1961. The group's original lineup consisted of brothers Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine.
What is the birthstone for July?
Ruby
“Snap! Crackle! Pop!” belongs to...
Kellogg's Rice Krispies
The "Snap, Crackle and Pop" slogan was in use by 1939 when the cereal was advertised as staying "crackly crisp in milk or cream...not mushy!" with claims that the cereal would remain floating (without sinking to the bottom of the bowl) even after 2 hours in milk.
One of the very first colors of Jello-O was yellow. It was based on a citrus fruit that can be made into a delicious juice or baked into pies. What is this flavor?
Lemon
The lemon is a sour fruit that grows on trees and is full of Vitamin C. Besides being used for lemonade and desserts, it can be used in medicine and even around the house to help clean things! It was one of the first flavors of Jell-O in the 1800s.
What is the most commonly purchased BBQ meat in the US?
Hot Dogs
German immigrants brought this food to New York in the 1860s, where street vendors sold them as “dachshund sausages,” presumably because of their shape.
"Here Comes the Sun" is a song by which popular English rock band?
The Beatles
From their 1969 album Abbey Road; it was written by George Harrison and is one of his best-known compositions.
How old is the oldest mosquito fossil?
79 million years old
There are more than 3,000 species of mosquitoes that can be found in virtually every part of the world. But not all mosquitoes see you as a tasty snack. While both male and female mosquitoes feed on nectar and plant sap, only female mosquitoes bite because they need the protein from blood to produce their eggs.
“Save money. Live better.”
Walmart
On July 2, 1962, Sam Walton opened the first Walmart store in Rogers, Arkansas. Today, there are 4,630 Walmart stores in the United States; with 515 stores being in Texas.
What is the name of the dessert made from layers of sponge cake soaked in coffee and covered with mascarpone cheese and cocoa powder?
Tiramisu
It's an undisputed Italian classic, but the origins and traditions surrounding tiramisu are fiercely debated. Tiramisu translates to “pick me up,” “carry me up,” or “lift me up.” The dessert's name was apparently chosen to allude to the heavenly texture and flavor of the Italian dessert.
What does SPF stand for?
Sun Protection Factor
Also known as sun screen
What was famous musician Frank Sinatra's favorite color?
Orange
He said “Orange is the happiest of colors.”
What is the world record for most marshmallows eaten in one minute?
25
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the most marshmallows eaten in 1 minute is 25, achieved by Anthony Falzon in Sliema, Malta, in March 2013.
“All the News That’s Fit to Print” belongs to...
The New York Times
The New York Times was founded as the New-York Daily Times on September 18, 1851 by journalist and politician Henry Jarvis Raymond and former banker George Jones.
Which dessert is commonly associated with the United States?
Apple Pie
Americans made the apple pie truly their own, however the first recorded recipe for apple pie was written in 1381 in England, and called for figs, raisins, pears, and saffron in addition to apples.
Why are summer days longer?
Because the Earth’s axis tilts towards the sun during this season, causing sunlight to hit the Earth for a longer period of time each day
What was the top summer song of the 1960s?
The Everly Brothers: "Cathy's Clown"
Although there were many contenders for the top summer song of 1960, "Cathy's Song" takes the cake. It was No. 1 on the Hot 100 for five weeks and No. 1 for one week on the R&B chart.
Where was the first public beach in the United States?
Revere Beach in Massachusetts
Revere Beach (established in 1896) became known as the Coney Island of the East, with not only the beach, but also rides, movie theaters and other attractions.
“Quality never goes out of style.”
Levi's
In 1853, Levi Strauss opened a dry goods company in San Francisco at the height of the California Gold Rush. While he was working, he recognized a need for clothes built to endure anything among hardworking people. Leading to the first manufactured waist overalls in 1873. Today, we call them "blue jeans."
Ice cream was made available to the general public for the first time in what country?
France
The country that gave us bon-bons, the crepe suzette, the Eiffel Tower, among other notable enjoyments, had the distinction of being the first country to serve ice cream to the general public at the Cafe Procope, in 1670.
Which city in the United States is known as the ‘Sunniest City’?
Yuma, Arizona
Yuma, Arizona, is considered the sunniest city in the US, with 320 sunny days on average per year, but even more impressive is that, according to the World Meteorological Organization, it is also the world's sunniest place!
Who was the fifth member of the Beatles?
Randolph Peter Best is an English musician who was the drummer of the English rock band the Beatles from 1960 to 1962. He was dismissed immediately prior to the band achieving worldwide fame and is one of several people who have been referred to as a fifth Beatle.
What is the largest species of shark?
Whale Shark
It's thought that less than 10% of whale sharks born survive to adulthood, but those that do may live up to 150 years.