Literature
Who wrote the book “On the Origin of Species”?
Charles Darwin
Which ocean name loosely translates into “Sea of Atlas?”
The Atlantic Ocean
Which U.S. Constitution amendment provides for freedom of speech, religion and the press?
The First Amendment
Which American astronaut became the first person to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969?
Neil Armstrong
Which soft drink once contained cocaine as one of its original ingredients?
Coca-Cola
What Charles Dickens novel begins with the sentence, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times”?
A Tale of Two Cities
Located between Israel and Jordan, this body of water is known for its high salt content, making it uninhabitable for most life forms.
The Dead Sea
How old was Queen Elizabeth II when she was crowned the Queen of England?
27 Years Old
What was the name of the first-ever artificial Earth satellite, launched by the Soviet Union in October 1957?
Sputnik 1
A majority of adults have how many permanent teeth?
32!
According to Guinness World Records, what's the best-selling book of all time?
The Bible!
The unicorn is the national animal of which country?
Scotland
What is United Kingdom’s national Anthem?
"God Save the King"
Which US President famously gave a speech in 1962 declaring that America would land a man on the Moon "before this decade is out"?
John F. Kennedy
Where in Canada can you find a 27-foot-tall statue of a giant perogy on a fork?
Glendon, Alberta
What 1949 science fiction book by author George Orwell describes a dystopian world in the future?
1984
Who did the U.S. buy Florida from?
Spain
Which US president was a licensed bartender?
Abraham Lincoln
Which planet is the hottest in our solar system—even closer to the Sun than Mercury—due to its thick greenhouse gas atmosphere?
Venus
How many folds are in a chef's hat?
100!
Who was the first author to use a “typemachine” or typewriter in writing a manuscript?
Mark Twain
What is the world's most populated city?
Tokyo, Japan
Which Member of Parliament held his seat in the House of Commons for over 44 years, making him the longest serving in the House of Commons
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
How many planets in our solar system can easily be seen with the unaided human eye without a telescope?
Five - Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn
What breed of cat doesn’t have fur?
A Sphynx