UCSD & San Diego Fun Facts
What was the 1st college named at UCSD?
A. Muir
B. Eleanor Roosevelt
C. Revelle
D. Thurgood Marshall
C. Revelle College (1965), in honor of Roger Revelle, considered the 'father' of the university. The unique college system provides students with the advantages of a small liberal arts college and the resources of a large research university.
And will you succeed? Yes indeed, yes indeed! Nintey-eight and three-quarters percent guaranteed.
A. Roald Dahl
B. Dr. Suess
C. Beverly Cleary
D. Eric Carle
B. Dr. Suess
Which country believes that the four-leaf clover is a symbol of good luck and fortune? It has been used in some traditions for finding a husband or a wife.
A. England
B. Ireland
C. Iceland
D. Norway
B. Ireland
The way this works (for you single people) is by first finding a four leaf clover (good luck!), if you happen to find one, you must then eat it (or put it inside your shoe). After this, the lucky powers will activate and the first person you come in contact with afterwards will be your future mate!
What favorite spread for sandwiches was created by a doctor as a health food.
A. Mayonnaise
B. Mustard
C. Peanut Butter
D. Nutella
C. Peanut butter. In Africa, where they were first grown, peanuts were knowm as groundnuts.
Name the language spoken by the most people in the world.
A. English
B. Hindi
C. Chinese
D. Spanish
Standard or Mandarin Chinese
What is the world's largest still functioning ship, built in 1863 that has her home port in San Diego? She has completed 21 circumnavigations.
A. USS Midway
B. Star of India
C. Berkeley
D. Californian
B. Star of India
I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.
A. Thurgood Marshall
B. Malcom X
C. Jesse Jackson Sr.
D. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
D. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Where did the superstition, "It's bad luck to walk under a leaning ladder" come from?
A. Egypt
B. England
C. Greece
D. France
A. Egypt
This superstition originates from 5,000 years ago in ancient Egypt. A ladder leaning agaist a wall forms a triangle, and the Egyptians regarded this shape as sacred. To them, triangles represented the trinity of the gods, and so to pass through a triangle was to desecrate them.
Which meat is traditionally eaten in the U.S. on the fourth Thursday of November?
A. ham
B. Steak
C. Chicken
D. Turkey
D. Turkey
In which country, do the bride's friends plant a tree in her yard before the wedding?
A. Canada
B. New Zealand
C. So. Korea
D. Czech Republic
D. Czech Republic
Before the wedding, the bride's friends traditionally plant a tree in her yard and decorate it with colored ribbons and painted eggshells, because, according to legend, the bride will live as long as the tree.
What is the name of Do-Ho Suh's addition to the Stuart Art Collection in 2012?
A. Fallen Star
B. Red Shoe
C. Green Table
D. Bear
A. Fallen Star
You must be the change you wish to see in the world.
A. Mother Teresa
B. Theodore Roosevelt
C. Mahatma Ghandi
D. Harriet Tubman
C. Mahatma Ghandi
Which country did "God Bless You" after someone sneezes originate?
A. Bulgaria
B. Italy
C. Egypt
D. Russia
B. Italy
For many; saying “God Bless You” after someone sneezes is a gesture of politeness.
However, the origin of this interesting superstition finds its roots in Pope Gregory the Great who would say it to people who sneezed during the bubonic plague; and from the erroneous belief that the soul escapes the body during a sneeze and the heart momentarily stops. Therefore, saying “God bless you” was a way of welcoming the person back to life.
Invented in China around 2000 BC, this milk and rice concoction packed in snow was a favorite dish of Chinese emperors. Name this treat?
A. Ice Cream
B. Pudding
C. Popsicle
D. Gelato
A. Ice Cream
What is a 'hammam' in Islamic countries?
A. Public bath
B. Holy man
C. Place of prayer
D. Restaurant
A. Public Bath
Although today we think of bathing as a private activity, the public bath, or hammam, was a vital social institution in any Middle Eastern city for centuries before the advent of modern plumbing.
What famous author was the UC San Diego Library named after?
A. Jack London
B. Mark Twain
C. John Steinbeck
D. Ted Geisel
D. On December 1, 1995, the University Library Building was renamed Geisel Library in honor of Audrey and Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) for the generous contributions they have made to the Library and their devotion to improving literacy.
Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.
A. Mother Teresa
B. Maya Angelou
C. Oprah Winfrey
D. Audrey Hepburn
A. Mother Teresa
In which country do they eat grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve for good luck?
A.So. Africa
B. Spain.
C. Germany
D. Japan
B. Spain.
Native to India and long considered the world's most important spice, name this spice which has flavored foods for over 3000 years.
A.Oregano
B. Black Pepper
C. Cumin
D. Basil
B. Black Pepper
What number is considered unlucky in the countries of mainland China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and other East Asian countries?
The number 4.
Four is prounounced "shi" which means the same pronunciation as death.
Fear of the number for is kown as tetraphobia.
What downtown San Diego restaurant was the famous bar scene from the movie 'Top Gun' filmed in?
A. Hard Rock Cafe
B. Spaghetti Factory
C. Kansas City BBQ
D. Abbey Texas BBQ
D. Kansas City BBQ
In the end, It's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.
A. Benjamin Franklin
B. Abraham Lincoln.
C. Will Rogers
D. Mark Twain
B. Abraham Lincoln.
Which country believes that you will stay looking young if you carry an acorn around with you in your pocket.
A. Poland
B. Turkey
C. England
D. Netherlands
C. England
Forget anti-aging creams. In Ancient Britain, women carried acorns in their pockets to stay looking young. According to the Encyclopedia of Superstitions the oak tree was believed to provide longevity and to ward off illness due to its long life.
Fondue is a popular meal from what country?
A. France
B. Germany
C. Austria
D. Switzerland
D. Switzerland
n which country is New Year’s Day celebrated by jumping waves at the beach (wave jumping)?
A. Chile
B. Brazil
C. Australia
D. Spain
B. Brazil