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What is sometimes referred to by the nickname “The Windy City”?
Chicago
Many say the city’s skyscrapers contribute to the blustery wind gusts, as they funnel wind from Lake Michigan.
Fiji is a country located in which ocean?
The Pacific Ocean
It sits north of New Zealand and is composed of more than 300 islands.
What is the normal freezing point of water?
32 degrees Fahrenheit
The freezing point can vary based on atmospheric pressure or by adding impurities (like salt or sugar) to the water.
These popular dolls were “adopted” rather than purchased and came with their own birth certificates.
What are Cabbage Patch Kids
The dolls were invented by Xavier Roberts, a former art student. Roberts was only 26 when his dolls hit the market in 1983.
What type of instrument does Louis Armstrong play?
Trumpet
Most ancient trumpets consisted of two feet of pipes. The metal trumpet dates back to ancient Egypt.
Michael Jordan is a celebrity primarily known for playing which sport?
Basketball
The athlete is also an avid golfer and enjoys baseball.
Which chemical element is represented by the letter C?
Carbon
It is the sixth-most common element in the universe and is seen in a variety of forms, from charcoal to diamond.
What are the three main ingredients in poutine, a common Canadian snack?
French fries, cheese curds, and gravy.
The recipe came from the rural Quebec snack bars of the 1950s
These cuddly stuffed toys “care a lot.”
Care Bears
The Care Bears also have an animated franchise, including 1985’s The Care Bear Movie.
Who was Britain’s longest-reigning monarch?
Queen Elizabeth II
She was the first British monarch to rule for more than 70 years.
Which superhero is known for the catchphrase “Up, up, and away”?
Superman
The phrase became popular from the 1940s Superman radio show as a way to let listeners know Superman was taking flight, since they couldn’t see him.
To what plant does the rhyme “leaves of three, let it be” refer?
Poison ivy
Although the plant isn’t really poisonous, it contains an irritating and very sticky oil that contaminates anything it touches.
Originally marketed as a spherical paperweight, this fortune-telling toy became popular with children of the 1980s.
What is the Magic 8 Ball
The toy has 20 possible responses, including 10 positive, five negative, and five neutral answers.
The Galapagos Islands are famous as the home of what kind of shelled reptiles?
Tortoises
The Galapagos giant tortoise is the largest living species of tortoise. It can grow up to six feet long and weigh up to 573 pounds.
What is the national mascot of Canada?
The beaver
The beaver became an important part of Canadian history as a part of the fur trade and has served as a symbol on many Canadian coats of arms.
The word tsunami comes from what language?
Japanese
References to this word in Japanese date back to the 1890s, while the word has been in use in English for at least 100 years.
A popular brainteaser in the 1980s, the object of this toy is to get six sides of matching colored tiles aligned.
Rubik’s Cube
The toy was introduced commercially in 1980 and sold 100 million units in the first two years.
The kangaroo is native only to which continent?
Australia
Although other marsupials can be found in Asia and the Americas, Australia has the most marsupial species in the world.
What artist is known for painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Michelangelo
He began work on the masterpiece in 1508, replacing the previous starry blue design.
Who is generally credited with inventing the telephone?
Alexander Graham Bell
Bell’s telephone patent was filed on February 14, 1876— the same day that another man, Elisha Gray, filed a patent for a similar device.
Known as the world’s first action figure and an All-American hero, he debuted in 1964 from Hasbro toys.
G.I. Joe
The marketing team refused to call the toy a “doll,” wanting to create a unique product with moveable joints that differed from dolls of the past.
Who was the first vice president of the United States?
John Adams
Adams went on to serve as the second U.S. president from 1797–1801.
What color is a polar bear’s skin?
Black
There are around 19 subpopulations of polar bears in different areas of the Arctic.
“Where Everybody Knows Your Name” is the theme song for what television program?
Cheers
The show about a bar is said to have always been careful not to portray patrons driving home while intoxicated.
A wish bone looking device with and elastic band to shoot.
Sling Shot