US Currency
Who is displayed on the front of a US $10 bill?
Alexander Hamilton
How far away from a thunderstorm can you be and still be struck by lightning?
A. 3 Miles
B. 7 Miles
C. 12 Miles
C. 12 Miles
Name the 4 people depicted on Mount Rushmore.
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt
Which country was the first to send a cat into space?
A. France
B. Russia
C. USA
A. France
What type of dog is a Saint Bernard? A war dog, hunting dog, rescue dog, or lap dog?
Rescue Dog
What was the largest denomination of banknote ever issued in the USA?
A. $100,000
B. 5 Million
C. 10 Million
A. $100,000
The $100,000 gold certificate was printed in 1934. It was never placed into circulation. It was issued only to Federal Reserve Banks.
-126 F is the coldest temperature ever recorded on Earth. Where did it occur?
Antartica
True or False:
90% of the carving of Mount Rushmore was done by dynamite.
True
Approximately how many bones does a cat have in its body?
A. 112
B. 230
C. 510
B. 230
Idyllwild is the first town to elect a dog for mayor. In which state is this town located?
California
Who suggested the design for the first penny?
A. Abraham Lincoln
B. Thomas Jefferson
C. Benjamin Franklin
C. Benjamin Franklin
How much did the heaviest hailstone in history weigh?
A. 2.25lbs
B. 5.56lbs
C. 7.89lbs
A. 2.25lbs
Who's face was completed first on Mount Rushmore?
George Washington
Which famous cartoon cat is known for his love of lasagna?
Garfield
Can you name the national dog breed of France?
Poodle
In 1943, what were US pennies made of?
A. Copper
B. Steel
C. Silver
B. Steel
In 1943, US pennies were made out of zinc-coated steel, instead of copper, because of a copper shortage during World War II.
Between 1950 and present day, which month has the most recorded tornado touchdowns in the United States?
May
How many years did Mount Rushmore take to complete?
14 years
What is the average number of whiskers a cat has?
24
In a 2017 survey by Hasbro, the Scottie Dog beat the T-Rex and the Hat to claim the title of most popular playing token in what board game?
Monopoly
What is the average life span of an American $1 bill?
5 years
What type of weather kills the most people every year?
Extreme Heat
What South Dakota town is Mount Rushmore located in?
Keystone
What percentage of a cat’s bones are located in its tail?
10%
In the US, the leading authority on dogs is called the AKC. What does it stand for?
American Kennel Club