New Years Around the World
Decorating what is a very popular tradition on New Year's Eve in Turkey?
A. Christmas Trees
B. Door Frames
C. Sugar Cookies
A. Christmas Trees
Which state's Key West lets you stand at the southernmost point of the continental US (and maybe wave to Cuba)?
Flo Rida
Which animal’s milk is pink?
A. Goat
B. Hippo
C. Lion
B. Hippo
Which American spacecraft made a giant leap onto the moon in 1972?
Apollo 11
What is the flower symbol for January?
A. Rose
B. Carnation
C. Water Lily
B. Carnation
In Jewish tradition, what is used to symbolize a sweet New Year?
A. Soda
B. Honey
C. Chocolate
B. Honey
How many states does Iowa Border?
6
Illinois, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, South Dakota
What’s unique about the skin of a hippo?
A. It has a natural sunscreen
B. It is always dry
C. It is waterproof
A. It has a natural sunscreen
Which U.S. president had to make a dramatic exit stage left in 1974 after the Watergate drama?
Richard Nixon
What famous patent was granted on January 5, 1929?
A. Toaster
B. Microwave
C. Refridgerator
A. Toaster
According to the Zodiac calendar 2014 is the year of which animal?
A. Dragon
B. Cat
C. Horse
Horse
Which river holds the title of longest in North America, even surpassing the mighty Mississippi?
Missouri River
What liquid did the ancient Romans use as a mouthwash?
A. River Water
B. Urine
C. Grape Juice
B. Urine
What colorful 1977 toy became a twisty puzzle craze with its vibrant plastic squares?
Rubik's Cube
On January 28, 1986, which space shuttle tragically exploded?
Challenger
In Japan, on New Year's Eve what do Buddhists do at temples 108 times at midnight?
Ring the Bell
Which four states can boast about having the Rocky Mountains running through them?
Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and Montana
What fruit explodes when it’s heated?
Grape
Which legendary Beatle invited us all to dream big with the hit "Imagine" in '71?
John Lennon
What beverage was first sold in cans starting January 24, 1935?
Beer
In ancient China for Chinese New Year, what was filled with gunpowder and burnt to create small explosions?
Bamboo
Which state reaches for the sky with the tallest state capitol building in the US?
Louisiana
What is the world’s loudest insect?
Cicada
Which friendly northern neighbor hosted the Summer Olympics back in '76?
Canada
Which famous scientist was awarded the US patent for an electric lamp in January 1880?
Thomas Edison