wacky facts
in the 1830's, american doctors actually sold this popular red condiment at pharmacies as medicine to cure tummy aches.
ketchup
what is the capitol city of the USA?
Washington DC
who was the very first president of the united states and a general in the revolutionary war?
george washington
what majestic bird with a white head and a yellow beak is the official national symbol of the USA?
the Bald Eagle
What sport is known as "America's National Pastime" where players try to hit a home run?
Baseball
which president used to hide important secret letters, government papers, and speech notes inside his tall top hat?
Abraham Lincoln
What is the Largest, coldest state in the US, famous for glaciers, grizzly bears, and the northern lights?
alaska
what famous document was signed on the fourth of July, 1776 declaring America's freedom from England?
The Declaration of Independence
On the American Flag, the 50 stars stand for the 50 states. what do the 13 red and white stripes stand for?
the original 13 colonies
What sport was invented in Massachusetts by a gym teacher who nailed two peach baskets to the gym balcony railings?
basketball
what crunchy, salty movie snack was actually invented by the Native Americans thousands of years before the microwave?
popcorn
what is the name of the massive, colorful rock canyon in Arizona that was carved out over millions of years by the colorado river?
the grand canyon
who was the brave woman who escaped slavery and led hundreds of others to freedom using a secret network of safe houses called the underground railroad?
Harriet Tubman
what giant green statue stands in the new york harbor which was a gift from france?
the statue of liberty
What massive, amusement park features a talking mouse, princesses, and themed rides in florida?
Disney World
president John Quincy Adams kept what terrifying, green, scaly pet inside a white house bathtub to scare his guests?
an alligator
Name the two giant oceans that border the united states-one on the east coast, and one on the west coast.
The atlantic ocean
the pacific ocean
what nick name was given to the thousands of people who rushed to California in 1849 looking for shiny treasure in the river?
the Forty-Niners (seeking gold)
what famous bronze bell in Philedilphia has a massive crack in it and is a symbol of American Freedom?
the liberty bell
What is the name of the massive, championship football game played every February that draws millions of viewers?
the Superbowl
in 1919, a massive, 50 ft tall metal tank burst open in Boston, creating a giant, sticky flood wave that rushed through the streets faster than a running horse. what sweet dessert ingredient was inside the tank?
mollasses (syrup)
the neighborhood still smelled like sweet mollasses decades after the flood was cleaned up.
many people think the mississippi river is the longest river in the US. However, this nearby river is actually about 200 miles longer, starting in montana and flowing all the way to st louis. what is its name?
the missouri river
in 1969, American Astronaut Neil Armstrong became the very first human to leave footprints where?
the moon
what is the name of the giant mountain in south dakota that has the faces of four US presidents carved right into the rock?
Mount Rushmore
What American Gymnast is widely considered the "GOAT" after winning dozens of olympics and world championship medals?
Simone Biles