History of Grand Rapids
2026 FIFA World Cup
Only in America
100

In 2012, this Grand Rapids Brewery rank the world's 2nd best by ratebeer.com

What is Founders Brewing Company

100

This country won the 2022 World Cup

Who is Argentina
100

Though many assume it's a toy company, this fast food giant is the world's largest toy distributor. 

What is McDonald's? 

200

Grand Rapids is home to two designs by this legendary architect, including the Meyer May House, which is open to the public. 

Who is Frank Lloyd Wright

200

The 2026 World Cup features this many teams, up from 32 in previous tournaments. 

What is 48

200

This musical genre originated in New Orleans in the early 20th century, blending African, European, and American traditions, became a major American cultural export. 

What is Jazz? 

300

Grand Rapids earned this nickname in the 19th century due to its skilled craftsmen producing high quality residential furniture

What is "America's Furniture Capital"

300

These three countries are jointly hosting the 2026 World Cup, a first in tournament history. 

What are the US, Canada and Mexico?

300

Super Bowl Sunday ranks second only to this holiday as the biggest food consumption day in America. 

What is Thanksgiving? 

400

Founded in 1866, this is the oldest university in Grand Rapids.

What is Davenport University

400

Brazil leads all nations with this many World Cup titles

Seven 

400

This beloved American cookie was invented in 1938 by Ruth Wakefield, who ran a restaurant in Wakefield, Massachusetts. 

What is the chocolate chip cookie? 

500

In the 1920s and 1930s, what legendary New York Yankees slugger played exhibition games at Ramona Athletic Park in East Grand Rapids? 

Who is Babe Ruth? 
500

This is the United States' best world cup finish

What is third?

500

Despite their association with Chinese restaurants, fortune cookies are actually an American invention with roots in this country's culinary tradition? 

What is Japan? 

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