"History’s Mysteries"
Who was the first (elected) President of the United States?
George Washington
"Give me liberty, or give me death!"
Patrick Henry
This fruit is technically a berry, while strawberries are not.
Banana
This animal can regrow its brain if it is damaged.
Sea Slug
I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old. What am I?
Candle
Which empire built the Colosseum in Rome?
What is the Roman Empire
"I have a dream."
MLK Jr.
This common household pet sleeps up to 16 hours a day.
Cat
This animal’s fingerprints are so similar to humans’ that they can confuse crime scenes.
Koala
The more you take, the more you leave behind. What are they?
Footsteps
What year did the United States declare independence?
1776
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself."
FDR
The world's smallest country is entirely surrounded by another country.
Vatican City
This insect has been around since the time of dinosaurs.
Cockroach
I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with wind. What am I?
Echo
Who was the longest-reigning monarch in British history?
Queen Elizabeth II
"Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!"
Ronald Regan
This object was invented accidentally when trying to create a rubber substitute.
Silly Putty
This bird can mimic human speech better than some parrots.
Raven
What is Mr. Benton's FAVORITE FOOD(s), specifically tell me what my favorite flavor of this thing is?
Ice Cream (chocolate PB)
This treaty ended World War I and imposed severe reparations on Germany.
"Veni, vidi, vici."
Julius Caesar
This country has more pyramids than Egypt.
Sudan
This aquatic animal can survive being frozen and thawed out again.
Wood Frog
What are Mr. Benton's dog's names, AND who is older?
Akira, Alfie