New York Trivia
Originally known as Longacre Square, this iconic Midtown intersection was renamed in 1904 after a major newspaper moved its headquarters there.
What is Times Square?
Home to the ancient mountain citadel of Machu Picchu, this South American nation was once the heart of the Inca Empire.
What is Peru?
Native to Australia, this pouch-bearing marsupial eats almost exclusively eucalyptus leaves.
What is a koala?
Hailing from France, this ultra-thin pancake can be served sweet with fruit and chocolate, or savory with ham and cheese.
What is a crepe?
Invented by Johannes Gutenberg around 1440, this machine using movable metal type revolutionized the mass production of books and the spread of literacy across Europe.
What is the printing press?
Standing 102 stories tall, this iconic Midtown landmark receives so much mail that the U.S. Postal Service gave it its very own ZIP code (10118).
What is the Empire State Building?
Easily recognizable on a map by its boot-like shape, this European country completely surrounds the enclaves of San Marino and Vatican City.
What is Italy?
Known for building dams and lodges, this semi-aquatic rodent is the official national animal of Canada.
What is a beaver?
Made with espresso-soaked ladyfingers and whipped mascarpone cheese, the name of this classic Italian dessert literally translates to "pick me up" or "lift me up".
What is tiramisu?
In 1876, this Scottish-born inventor uttered the first words transmitted over a telephone to his assistant: "Mr. Watson, come here, I want to see you."
Who is Alexander Graham Bell?
Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, this 843-acre green space in Manhattan was the first landscaped public park in the United States.
What is Central Park?
Famous for its windmills and tulip fields, over a quarter of this European nation lies below sea level.
What is the Netherlands?
Despite its apex-predator nickname, this black-and-white marine creature is actually the largest member of the dolphin family.
What is an orca (or killer whale)?
Originally created in Quebec, this classic Canadian comfort dish consists of French fries and cheese curds smothered in hot brown gravy.
What is poutine?
In 1928, Alexander Fleming accidentally discovered this groundbreaking life-saving antibiotic when mold began killing off bacteria in an unwashed petri dish.
What is penicillin?
Operating from 1892 to 1954, this island in New York Harbor served as the premier processing station for over 12 million immigrants arriving in the U.S.
What is Ellis Island?
Stretching over 2,600 miles along the Pacific coast of South America, this remarkably long, narrow nation is never more than 221 miles wide.
What is Chile?
Famous for its protective armor plates, this mammal's name literally translates to "little armored one" in Spanish.
What is an armadillo?
Taking its name from the Catalan word for "pan," this iconic Spanish rice dish is cooked in a wide, shallow skillet and traditionally flavored with saffron, seafood, or meat.
What is paella?
Engineer Percy Spencer accidentally invented this popular kitchen appliance in 1945 when radar technology melted a candy bar sitting in his pocket.
What is the microwave (or microwave oven)?
Located beneath the luxury Waldorf Astoria hotel, "Track 61" is a secret private train platform connected to this massive historic rail terminal.
What is Grand Central Terminal?
Sharing the island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic, this Caribbean nation became the world's first independent Black republic in 1804.
What is Haiti?
This flightless bird native to New Zealand shares its name with a popular fuzzy brown fruit.
What is a kiwi?
Made by marinating raw fresh fish in citrus juice (usually lime or lemon) and chili peppers, this seafood dish is widely considered the national dish of Peru.
What is ceviche?
Dismayed by his creation's widespread use in war, Swedish scientist Alfred Nobel used the massive fortune he built selling this high explosive to fund the Nobel Prizes.
What is dynamite?