Food
True or False? More people die from sharks than getting hit on the head with a coconut each year.
False. 150 people are killed from falling coconuts, while there were only 5 deaths from sharks.
True or False? Humans are the only animals with chins.
True. Even our closest extinct relatives, such as Neanderthals don't even have chins. Neither do chimpanzees or apes.
Which god or goddess is the Parthenon dedicated to?
Athena
This famous poet has written many poems such as: A Dream Within A Dream, Annabel Lee, and Alone.
Edgar Allen Poe
This Jewish holiday celebrates the New Year. What is it called?
Rosh Hashanah. It symbolizes a fresh start, a reflection of the previous year, and a time to prioritize things in life.
True or False? Fruit Loops are all the same flavor.
True
What percentage of your weight is blood?
A) 5-6%
B) 9-10%
C) 7-8%
D) 2-3%
C) 7-8%
Is La Sagrada Familia a cathedral?
No, in 2010, Pope Benedict XVI declared it a basilica. A cathedral is run by a bishop, while a basilica major is one of four churches of the pope, and a basilica minor is rewarded that status by the pope, usually because of some sort of historical, spiritual, or architectural significance.
This author writes under two pen names. Robert Galbraith for adult detective novels, and _____ to write a series of 7 fantasy books. What name goes in the blank?
J.K. Rowling
The word Diwali comes from the Sanskrit word deepavali, which means
A) Good triumphs evil
B) Of family and feast
C) Festival of light
D) Rows of lighted lamps
D) Rows of lighted lamps
How many burgers are consumed by Americans each year?
A) 50 billion
B) 25 billion
C) 700 million
D) 75 billion
A) 50 billion
What percent of people are left handed?
About 10%
The Colosseum
What does the word "bibliosmia" describe?
Loving the smell of old books.
What does Kwanzaa celebrate?
Kwanzaa is a weeklong celebration in the U.S. that honors African heritage and culture.
What type of juice is Mountain Dew made from?
Orange juice
How many kilograms of bacteria are in the human body? (Hint: It's between 1-7 kilograms)
2 kilograms
How many years did it take to construct Notre Dame?
A) 153
B) 182
C) 201
D) 147
B) 182
Construction started in 1163 under the rule of King Louis VII, and was completed in 1345.
Who was the first author to gross 1 billion dollars for their books? Hint: It's a series of books that made a lot of money.
J.K. Rowling
There are three towns with the name "Turkey" in the U.S. Name one of the states with one of these towns.
Turkey, Texas
Turkey Creek, Louisiana
Turkey, North Carolina
How many ingredients are Fritos made out of?
3- Corn, corn oil, salt
How many inches per year does hair grow?
6 inches. The only thing (in your body) that grows faster than your hair is your bone marrow.
Which direction (North, East, South, West) does the Leaning Tower of Pisa currently lean?
South. While working on the third story in the 13th century, engineers tried to build upwards, but the center of gravity was thrown off and the tower simply began to lean in a different direction. Eventually, the tower settled into its southward tilt.
This Dr. Seuss book was written as a bet. Seuss bet his publisher that he could write a book in 50 words or less. This book has exactly 50 words. What book is it?
Green Eggs and Ham
What Christmas movie was deemed un-American by the FBI for the first 10 years after it premiered in 1946?
It's a Wonderful Life- the FBI suspected it was Communist propaganda because it "made bankers seem like jerks"