America 250th
In 1776 the 13 colonies declared their independence from this country, then ruled by King George III.
What is Great Britain? (England / Britain)
The Sunshine State, home to Walt Disney World and the Kennedy Space Center.
What is Florida?
"Cracking your knuckles causes arthritis."
MYTH — the popping is just gas bubbles in the joint; studies show no link to arthritis.
Home to the Eiffel Tower and the city of Paris.
What is France?
This white-headed bird is the national bird of the United States.
What is the bald eagle?
On July 4, 2026, America marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of this document.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
The Sooner State, whose capital shares its name: Oklahoma City.
What is Oklahoma?
"Swallowed gum stays in your stomach for seven years."
MYTH — your body can't digest it, but it passes through in a few days, not years.
Home to the Great Wall and the giant panda.
What is China?
A gift from France in 1886, this statue stands in New York Harbor holding a torch.
What is the Statue of Liberty?
This Founding Father was the primary author of the Declaration and later the 3rd U.S. president.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
The largest U.S. state by area, it was purchased from Russia in 1867.
What is Alaska?
"You lose most of your body heat through your head."
MYTH — you lose heat from any uncovered area; the head is only about 7–10%.
Land of the Pyramids of Giza and the Nile River.
What is Egypt?
This famous cracked bell in Philadelphia is a symbol of American independence.
What is the Liberty Bell?
The Declaration was adopted in 1776 in this Pennsylvania city, home to Independence Hall.
What is Philadelphia?
Its capital is Sacramento, and it has more residents than any other state.
What is California?
"Eating carrots gives you super night vision."
MYTH — carrots support eye health, but the "super vision" idea was World War II propaganda.
An island nation home to Mount Fuji and the city of Tokyo.
What is Japan?
The U.S. flag features 50 of these (one per state) along with 13 stripes.
What are stars?
The Declaration's preamble names three rights: "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of" this.
What is Happiness?
The capital of this New England state is Concord, and its motto is "Live Free or Die."
What is New Hampshire?
"Going outside with wet hair gives you a cold."
MYTH — colds come from viruses, not cold air or wet hair; you catch one from germs.
The only country that is also an entire continent, home to kangaroos and the Sydney Opera House.
What is Australia?
Written by Francis Scott Key, this song became the U.S. national anthem in 1931.
What is "The Star-Spangled Banner"?