FOOD AND DRINK
From which country does Swiss cheese originate?
Switzerland, of course!
In what state is Hollywood located?
California
What is the nearest planet to the sun?
Mercury - it's also the smallest planet in our solar system
What is the fastest land animal?
Cheetah - it can run up to 130 km/h
Which Italian city is famous for the leaning tower it has?
Pisa, which was the birthplace of the scientist Galileo Galilei.
How many planets are in the Solar System?
8
What is the common name for dried plums?
Prunes - a nutrient powerhouse packed with vitamins and minerals, like Vitamin K, potassium and magnesium, that help support overall health and nutrition.
Who Was the "King of Rock and Roll"?
Elvis Presley is the King, and he's sold over a billion albums world-wide.
Where do plants get their energy from?
the sun
How many eyes does a bee have? 2,4,5,or 6
5
How many islands does Hawaii have? 32, 132, or 232
132 islands!
What is James Bond's code name?
Agent 007
What is the world's hottest pepper?
The Carolina Reaper is the current Guinness World Record holder, with an average of 2,200,000 SHUs (Scoville heat units).
The film Schindler's List was filmed in what Polish city?
Cracow - the concentration camp had to be reconstructed in a nearby abandoned quarry, as modern high rise apartments were visible from the site of the original camp.
What is the coldest place on Earth?
Antarctica - The coldest temperature recorded in Antarctica was -89.6°C at Vostok station in 1983.
Which mammal has no vocal cords? Gorilla, coyote, monkey, or giraffe
Giraffe
Which city is nicknamed the "Big Apple"?
New York City - the nickname became popular in the 1970s as part of a tourism campaign to improve New York’s not-great image.
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
Which country invented ice cream?
China -- literature from the Tang dynasty in China describes a sweet drink made from iced, camphor-laced water buffalo milk.
In The Matrix, does Neo take the blue pill or the red pill?
He takes the red pill and awakens in the real world. (spoiler alert!)
What color is a ruby?
red - a gemstone of aluminum oxide
What organ does an octopus have three of?
an octopus has three hearts AND a donut-shaped brain!
Which continent is named the 'island continent'?
Australia
What month of the year has 28 days?
ALL OF THEM
Which famous American drink was first invented in 1886?
Coca-Cola was created by pharmacist Dr. John S. Pemberton in May of 1886.
What is the gold statue given to talented actors at the Academy Awards?
An Oscar - it's made of solid bronze and plated in 24-karat gold.
About how long does it take for the sun’s light to reach Earth? 6 minutes, 8 minutes or 14 minutes
8 minutes.
What is the only fruit that has its seeds on the outside?
Strawberry
The Lord of the Rings was filmed in what country?
New Zealand
What is the plural of sheep?
Sheep
Where were French fries first invented?
While the name may lead you to believe this potato-based treat originated in France, Belgium is actually credited with the invention of French fries.
What is Eminem’s real name?
Marshall Mathers - He was the first recording artist to have 10 consecutive albums debut at number one on the Billboard album chart!
How many arms does a squid have?
all together, 10 - eight arms and two tentacles
What is a group of wolves called?
A pack
Who was the first American astronaut to step foot on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
Grapes grow on trees. True or False?
False.. They grow on vines.