History 2000's
There were concerns that computers would have trouble with their internal clock and calendars when the year went from 1999 to 2000. What was this coined as?
Y2K
What tree has a distinctive peeling bark?
Birch Tree
What creature with an equine name has no teeth or stomach, mates for life and is the only species on Earth where the male carries the unborn offspring?
Seahorse, the female deposits her eggs into a pouch on the male's abdomen, where he fertilizes them. He then carries the eggs until they hatch, after which he gives birth to fully formed, miniature seahorses
How old was Rose Dawson in the movie "Titanic" when she recounted her story?
100 years old
In what year, were "Air Jordan" sneakers released?
1984/1985
The first Air Jordan shoe was produced for basketball player Michael Jordan during his time with the Chicago Bulls on November 17, 1984, and released to the public on April 1, 1985
A severe worldwide economic crisis hit in 2007-2008, superseding the Great Depression. What was it called?
The Great Recession The crisis was triggered by the bursting of the U.S. housing bubble in 2006, which led to widespread financial instability and the failure of major financial institutions
What ecosystem is known as the "lungs of the earth."
Amazon Rainforest
What breed of dog cannot bark?
The Basenji is a breed of dog that cannot bark in the traditional sense. Due to a unique, differently shaped larynx, they vocalize with sounds that are more like yodels, chortles, or howls. This has earned them the nickname "barkless dog"
What was the coffee shop named in the hit TV show "Friends?"
Central Perk
Which NFL quarterback has thrown the most touchdowns?
Tom Brady has thrown the most touchdowns in NFL history with 649 career passing touchdowns. He is followed by Drew Brees with 571, and Peyton Manning with 539.
What president became the first to be impeached twice? (double points if you can tell me the years it occurred)
Donald Trump is the first and only U.S. president to have been impeached twice. The House of Representatives impeached him on two separate occasions:
What spice is made from the inner bark of a tree?
The inner bark of the cinnamon tree (Cinnamomum verum) is scraped off, dried, and can be rolled into sticks or ground into powder.
What is the name of a group of animals who carry their babies in a pouch? (get an additional 100 for every animal you can name that is in this group)
marsupials, Kangaroo, koala, wallabies, wombats, opossums, Tasmanian devils, and Bandicoots
In the horror film, Alien, what was the name of the spaceship?
USCSS Nostromo,
In bowling, three strikes in a row is called what?
A turkey, or triple
On December 15, 2011, this war was finally declared over.
The Iraq War, The formal ceremony on December 15, 2011, officially concluded the U.S. military's mission, known as Operation Iraqi Freedom.
The deadliest natural disaster and most powerful earthquake of the 21st century occurred in 2004 when a 9.1–9.3 earthquake struck multiple nations in the Indian Ocean, killing 230,000 people. What other natural disaster occurred?
A tsunami, The resulting tsunami was the deadliest in recorded history, causing the majority of the 230,000+ deaths and significant destruction in places like Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, and Thailand.
Which mammal builds large nests called dreys?
Squirrels and ringtail possums build large nests called dreys. These nests are often built high in trees using twigs, leaves, and grass, and are used for shelter and raising young
Who provided the voice of Groot in Guardians of the Galaxy movies?
Vin Diesel
What sporting event is held every Memorial Day?
The Indy 500
The 500-mile race takes place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and is part of the Triple Crown of Motorsports.
In 2021, the United States officially declared this conflict over, putting an end to the longest war in United States history and passing the Vietnam War by six months.
War in Afghanistan (2001-2021)
What is the only continent where coffee grows naturally?
Africa is the only continent where coffee grows naturally, with its origins traced back to the highlands of Ethiopia. Both Arabica and Robusta coffee species originated on the continent and still grow wild there today.
What is the largest species of turtle?
The largest species of turtle is the leatherback sea turtle which can reach lengths of up to 8 feet and weigh over 2,000LB. It is the largest of all living turtles and the heaviest non-crocodilian reptile.
Which is the highest-grossing R-rated film in North America?
Deadpool & Wolverine (2024). Released by Marvel Studios, it surpassed The Passion of the Christ to claim the top spot.
What was the first sport invented?
Wrestling is considered the oldest sport, with evidence from cave paintings in France dating back over 15,000 years. Other sports like running, archery, and swimming also have prehistoric roots, but wrestling has the most extensive and continuous evidence of being practiced as a sport from the earliest days of civilization.