Science
Who discovered penicillin?
Alexander Fleming
What was the name of the actor who played Jack Dawson in Titanic?
Leonardo DiCaprio
Which Jamaican runner is an 11-time world champion and holds the record in the 100 and 200-meter race?
Usain Bolt
What is the common name for dried plums?
Prunes
Which two countries share the longest international border?
Canada and the USA
What is the symbol for potassium?
K
In the movie “Forrest Gump,” what famous phrase does Forrest’s mother say life is like?
Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re gonna get.
Which country is famous for its chocolate and is home to brands like Lindt and Toblerone?
Switzerland
What name does deer meat go by?
Venison
What is the capital of New Zealand?
Wellington
Which planet is the hottest in the solar system?
Venus
In the movie “The Shawshank Redemption,” what is the name of the main character played by Tim Robbins?
Andy Dufresne
Which organ has four chambers?
Heart
What other name does “corn” go by?
Maize
What is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea?
Sicily
What part of the atom has no electric charge?
Neutron
In the movie “Casablanca,” what famous line does Humphrey Bogart’s character Rick Blaine say to Ilsa Lund, played by Ingrid Bergman?
“Here’s looking at you, kid.”
Which kind of alcohol is Russia notoriously known for?
Vodka
What is the name of the Italian dessert made with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese?
Tiramisu
Which country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun?
Japan
Which natural disaster is measured with a Richter scale?
Earthquakes
What is the longest-running Broadway show?
The Phantom of the Opera
What is the main ingredient in the Vietnamese soup pho?
Rice Noodles
Which popular soft drink was originally created as a medicine in the 19th century?
Coca-Cola
Which African country is known as the “Pearl of Africa”?
Uganda
How many molecules of oxygen does ozone have?
3
Which show is the highest-grossing production on Broadway ever?
The Lion King
About how many taste buds does the average human tongue have?
About 10,000
What is the national dish of Spain?
Paella
Which Asian river is considered the longest?
Yangtze River