Soccer
Which country won the first FIFA World Cup in 1930?
Uruguay
Brutalism was popularized in the 1950s and is notably used in what major U.S. city's metro system?
Washington, DC
Invented in France in the 19th century, the velocipede was early version of what form of transportation?
Bicycle
3 most populous cities in Colombia?
Bogotá, Medellín, and Cali
Which global waterway imposed draft restrictions and traffic limits due to unprecedented low water levels, disrupting container shipping worldwide in 2023–24?
Panama Canal
Which player scored the fastest goal in World Cup history, just 11 seconds into the match against Ghana in 2006?
Hakan Sukur
Which NYC subway line is the longest, measured by length, at 31 miles?
The A train
The Segway PT did not reach its famously predicted scale and impact, but rather found a steady home for tourists. What do the letters PT stand for in this famous invention?
Personal Transporter
Colombia has the most _______ species in the world?
Bird species. Colombia is estimated to have ~1900 known species of birds.
Which country unveiled the world's longest hydrogen-powered train in 2023 as part of its green transportation efforts?
Germany. Germany has led deployment of hydrogen fuel-cell passenger trains (e.g., Alstom Coradia iLint derivatives) and announced expansions of hydrogen-powered train services and longer trainsets in that timeframe.
Which player holds the record for receiving the most red cards in football history?
Gerardo Bedoya
St. Paul - Union Depot is home to rooftop _______ that help support endangered _______
Beehives, honeybees
In what state would you find the airport that uses the acronym ECP for "Everyone Can Party" as its code?
Florida (Panama City)
Which Caribbean port city is known for its walled old town?
Cartagena
Which country launched the first fully autonomous cargo ship for commercial use in 2023?
Norway
What is the only country to have played in every single FIFA World Cup?
Brazil
Stephenson's Rocket was not a spaceship but in fact an early form of what type of transportation vehicle? It was built for a competition in England in the 1800s.
Steam locomotive
What supersonic airliner, which could travel between New York's JFK Airport and London's Heathrow in less than three hours, was retired in 2003?
Concorde
South America's longest bicycle route, the "CicloRuta del Magdalena," stretches over 1,200 kilometers (745 miles).
As of 2020, what is the least populated Amtrak stop?
Thurmond, WV, is the smallest community – by population – served by Amtrak. According to the 2020 Census, it only had five residents.
Brazil holds the record for the most FIFA World Cup titles. How many championships have they won as of 2024?
Five titles (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002)
At one time in history, Pacific Fruit Express had the world’s largest fleet of what type of train car for perishable transportation goods?
Refrigerator Cars
A 3,500-mile "Marine Highway," a system of ferries that is part of the National Highway System, uniquely serves what U.S. State?
Alaska
Colombia boasts the world's tallest ___ trees.
Palm Trees. The Wax Palm can reach staggering heights of up to 60 meters (almost 200 feet).
In 2023–2024, which Asian country committed to phasing out internal-combustion-engine vehicle sales by 2035 and introduced supportive EV policies?
South Korea