Philly History
Who is Pennsylvania named after?
William Penn
What famous meat, cheese, and bread concoction is a favorite of many in America?
Cheesesteak
This Jamaican sprinter is the fastest man in the world
Usain Bolt
Name the 3 fictional surnames of the F.R.I.E.N.D.S male stars
Geller, Bing, Tribiani
This day of parental affection was invented in Philly
Mother's Day
Insomnia Cookies is one of the most successful startups to be launched from a Philly dorm room. Where did the founders go to school?
Penn
This river beats out the Amazon and Yangtze Rivers for the world's longest
What is the Nile River?
The Office’s Andrew Bernard likes to ensure everyone knows he went to this University.
Cornell
This beloved movie franchise about child wizards came out in 2001
Harry Potter
South Street is well-known for this mosaic art installation that spans three city lots
Magic Gardens
This Philadelphia chocolate mogul is well-known across the globe, both for his bleeding heart philanthropy, and his sweets.
Milton Hershey
This Marine mammal named after the color is the largest animal to have lived on Earth
The Blue Whale
Penn Badgley plays this unassuming bookstore owner in this Netflix original
Joe Goldberg
The Highest paid female singer
Taylor Swift
What language is Philadelphia’s (Brotherly Love) name derived from?
Ancient Greek
What is the name of this Philadelphia-produced snack cake?
Ho-Ho
This movie by acclaimed director James Cameron is the highest-grossing movie of all time
Avatar
This eccentric zookeeper and convicted felon is the lead in this Netflix Original
Joe Exotic
"All I want for Christmas is you" is sung by this Grammy award-winning artist
Mariah Carey
The oldest operational theater in the United States is in Philadelphia. Do you know what it is called?
Walnut Street Theater
Another Snack Cake from Philadelphia! Since 1914 it has been a staple in lunch boxes, dessert trays, and a companion with morning coffee.
TastyKake
This wedding of the century is the fourth-most watched broadcast in the history of televison
1981 marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer
Lena Heady plays this hedonistic queen on this popular Fantasy T.V. show
Cersei Lannister, Game of Thrones
This iconic film mogul and entrepreneur, known both for his theme parks and movies, has won the most Oscars in history
Walt Disney