History
On April 9th, 1865 the Confederate Army surrendered to the Union, bringing an end to the Civil War. Where did this surrender take place?
Appomattox Courthouse, Virginia
What is the second largest city east of the Mississippi River?
Chicago
In 2019, Kahwi Leonard led the Toronto Raptors to their first NBA finals win. Who did Leonard and the Raptors defeat in the finals?
The Golden State Warriors
What is the purpose of the mitochondria?
Powerhouse of the cell
What singer holds the record for the most Grammy nominations?
Beyonce
In 1932, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was elected President of the United States, defeating the incumbent President, Herbert Hoover. What office did Roosevelt hold when he was first elected President?
Governor of New York
What is the largest city in the Americas?
Sao Paulo
The great Michael Jordan is best known for winning six championships with the Chicago Bulls. However, he did not finish his career in the Windy City. What is the last team Michael Jordan played for?
The Washington Wizards
How many chromosomes should there be in a healthy human cell?
46 (or 23 pairs)
What is the most watched video on Youtube?
Baby Shark
Liz Truss is the shortest-serving Prime Minister in British History, being forced to resign after crashing her country’s economy. What vegetable, that can be frequently found in the dining hall, did she fail to outlast?
A lettuce
The city of Buenos Aires is located on the western banks of what river?
River Plate or Rio de la Plata
What was the most expensive player transfer in Premier League history to date.
Enzo Fernandez to Chelsea
Copper and tin mix to form what alloy?
Bronze
What show, featuring The Weeknd, was described by the one critic as “2023’s biggest TV disaster”?
The Idol
In the French Presidential Election of 2007, the center-right's candidate, Nicolas Sarkozy, was victorious. However, allegations later emerged that Sarkozy’s campaign had illegally received up to 50 million Euros from a foreign dictator. Who was the dictator?
Muammar Gadaffi
In 2022, what was the busiest airport in the world, measured by passenger count?
ATL
Canada has two national sports. Hockey is Canada's official national winter sport. What’s the national summer sport of Canada?
Lacrosse
What gas is made up of one carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms?
Methane
The Wire ran on HBO from 2002 to 2008 and is often considered to be one of the greatest television shows of all time, along with The Sopranos and Breaking Bad. In what city is The Wire set?
Baltimore
The period in Brazilian history stretching from 1937 to 1945 is known as the Estado Novo. Who was Brazil’s leader during this era?
Getulio Vargas
The Washington-Baltimore Metropolitan Area is the wealthiest region in the United States in terms of median-household income. What is the region informally called by locals?
The DMV
In the 2019 NFL season, Lamar Jackson led the Baltimore Ravens to a league best 14-2 record and was named league MVP by a unanimous decision. However, the Ravens were eliminated in the Divisional round of the playoffs. Which team eliminated them?
The Tennessee Titans
A shunt is a hollow tube that is surgically placed in the brain. What medical condition might require a shunt to be used?
Excessive cerebrospinal fluid buildup in the brain (hydrocephalus)
The songs Let It Happen, New Person, Same Old Mistakes, and The Less I Know the Better were all written and performed by which artist?
Tame Impala