Historical Fun Facts
Music Fun Facts
Mr. Carroll & Mr. Gallagher Fun Facts
Sports Fun Facts
Couture Fun Facts
100

What condiment was used as medicine, to help settle an upset stomach, in the 1800s? 

Ketchup! It didn't become a condiment until the 1900's!

100

What two rappers were pardoned by Trump in his last presidential term?

Lil Wayne and Kodak Black

100

What Sport does Mr. G coach?

Water Polo

100

Who is the person in the NBA Logo? 

Jerry West

100

The skirt, which is still fashionable today, is the second oldest form of clothing, what is the oldest?

the loincloth

200

In 1368 an animal stood trial for murder in France. It was jailed, had its time in court and was found guilty and sentenced to death by hanging. What kind of animal was this?

Pig! mmmmm bacon 

200

This well known band didn't know how to read or write sheet music.

The Beatles 

200

What sport does Mr. Carroll coach?

Basketball

200

How many dimples does the average golf ball have?

336

200

Historically, what color was only worn by magistrates, emperors, and other aristocrats in Rome, Italy?

Purple

300

During WWII hamburgers were called ________ because hamburger sounded a little too German to most people.

Liberty Steaks

300

What was the first band to play on every single continent (including Antartica!)?

Metallica

300

What is Mr. Carroll's favorite Football team?

J-E-T-S! Jets!, Jets!, Jets!

300

How many stitches are on a baseball?

108

300
How long was the train on the world's longest wedding dress?

1.85 miles

400

University of Oxford is older than which South American Empire?

Aztec Empire, it was founded in 1325 while the University of Oxford first opened its doors in 1096.

400

An astronaut released an album of songs all recorded in space - what country was this astronaut from?

Canada

400

What is Mr. G's favorite Football Team?

H-Town Texans

400

In the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Usain Bolt only at this food from this place to make sure he didn't get an upset stomach. 

McDonald's chicken nuggets

400

What % of Nike's revenue is produced by Jordan shoes?

13%

500

During World War II, a Great Dane named __________ was awarded the Blue Cross Medal for extinguishing an incendiary bomb by peeing on it, what was the dog's name?

Juliana

500

The oldest musical Instrument is 50,000 years old and made out of cave bear bone, what was it called?

Neanderthal Flute

500

What college did Mr. G go to before finishing undergrad at Maryville?

Southern Methodist University in Dallas

500

What was the puck made of in the first ever hockey game?

Frozen cow poo

500

What modern day item of clothing only first started being worn in the 1700's?

Men's underwear

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