Composers
Which composer continued to write music even after becoming almost entirely deaf?
Ludwig van Beethoven
Which flightless bird, native to Mauritius, became extinct in 1662 due to human activity?
Dodo
65% of English words have origins in which language?
Latin
What is the name of the Japanese dish of vinegared rice and seafood?
Sushi
What is the only sport to be played on the moon?
A round of golf
Which composer is often called the "Father of the Symphony"?
Joseph Haydn
Which massive prehistoric mammal with long, curved tusks lived during the Ice Age?
Woolly Mammoth
As of 2025, what is the most spoken language in the world (native speakers)?
Mandarin
Which popular Thai noodle dish is known for its stir-fried rice noodles, tofu, and peanuts?
Pad Thai
Which team has the most World Series wins?
New York Yankees
Which baroque composer was known as "The Red Priest"?
Antonio Vivaldi
Which African animal's subspecies of zebra went extinct in the 1880s?
Quagga
Which word in the English language has the most meanings?
The word "set"
Garlic, salt and olive oil (or mayonnaise) are the primary ingredients what popular type of sauce?
Aioli
A sporting event is held every year before Memorial Day. What is it?
Indianapolis 500
What was the name of the opera composer who also served as a successful insurance executive?
Charles Ives
What 3-letter name is given to the giant bird native to New Zealand that was hunted to extinction by the Māori?
Moa
What is a person who speaks multiple languages called?
A polyglot
What type of fruit is often mistaken for a banana?
Plantain
Which boxer was the first to defeat Muhammad Ali?
Joe Frazier
Which Italian composer died from an infection after accidentally hitting his foot with his own conducting staff?
Jean-Baptiste Lully
Scientifically this extinct animal is called Smilodon fatalis, what is its common name?
Saber-tooth
Which language is considered the "oldest" among the Indo-European languages?
Sanskrit
Which fermented food is a staple in Korea, often stored in special refrigerators?
Kimchi
Who is the NHL’s all-time top scorer?
As of April 2026, Alex Ovechkin
What is the nickname for Antonín Dvořák's Symphony No. 9?
"From the New World"
What was the most recent animal to go extinct?
Slender-Billed Curlew (2024)
What is the study of the origin of words called?
Etymology
What is the primary ingredient in the Middle Eastern dip baba ghanoush?
Eggplant
Which teams share the record for most Super Bowl titles?
The New England Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers
Which 12th-century German saint and mystic was also a celebrated composer?
Hildegard of Bingen
What is the name of the Manatee that went extinct in 1768?
Stellar Sea Cow
What percent of the world's languages are expected to disappear during this century?
50%
This Italian word stands for an appetizer typically made up of meats, cheeses and olives
Antipasto
Who hit "The Shot heard 'round the world"?
Bobby Thomson in 1951
Which 3 countries have the most living languages?
Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, and Nigeria