The Science of Stuff
What two mammals lay eggs?
The platypus and the echidna.
Which American fast-food chain, now a global franchise, was founded by Ray Kroc in 1955?
McDonald's
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
Which famous rock and roll artist was known to his fans as "The King"?
Elvis
Who won the 2025 Super Bowl?
The Eagles!
Which is hotter, the center of the Earth or the center of the Sun?
The center of the Sun. Its center is about 27 million degrees Fahrenheit. The center of the Earth is about 9,400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Which major international conflict began in 1950 and involved North and South divisions of a country?
Korean War
What year did the United States declare independence from Britain?
1776
Where did Fats Domino find his thrill?
On Blueberry Hill!
Which NBA team has won the most championships?
Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers (tied at 17 championships each)
Fun Fact: The Celtics and Lakers have one of the biggest rivalries in sports history.
Which planets in our solar system are gaseous planets?
Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus.
What major entertainment award ceremony was first televised in 1953?
Academy Awards (Oscars)
Who was the president during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
Which of these '60s bands sang "California Dreamin'"?
The Mamas and the Papas
What city is home to the NFL team nicknamed "The Cheeseheads"?
Green Bay, Wisconsin (Green Bay Packers)
Fun Fact: The nickname comes from their fans wearing cheese-shaped hats at games.
What is the only metal that is a liquid at room temperature?
Mercury (melting point of negative 39.9 degrees Celsius).
Which popular children’s toy, introduced in 1952, was the first toy advertised on television?
Mr. Potato Head
What was the name of the civil rights leader who delivered the "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Who was the lead singer for the Doors in the 1960s?
Jim Morrison
What team won the most World Series titles?
New York Yankees
Fun Fact: They have won 27 championships, the most in MLB history.
What is the chemical name for fool’s gold?
Pyrite or iron sulfide.
Who was the first American to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1954?
Earnest Hemingway
What was the name of the first satellite launched by the United States?
Explorer 1
What famous rock-and-roll song was released by Bill Haley & His Comets in 1955?
"Rock Around the Clock"
What is the Mascot for Rutgers' Football team?
Scarlet Knight