General knowledge
Which blood type is considered a universal donor?
O negative
Which US state is referred to as the "land of 10,000 lakes"?
Minnesota
What is the colored part of the eye called?
The iris
How many cards are in a standard deck of playing cards?
52
What shape is a stop sign in the US?
An octagon
Are there more countries in North or South America?
North America (23 vs 12!)
What is the largest hot desert in the world?
The Sahara Desert
What US state has only one syllable in its name?
Maine
Which travels faster, sound or light?
Light (299,792,458 meters per second or 670,616,629 miles per hour!)
In which museum is the Mona Lisa?
The Louvre
What 1950s sitcom includes Desi Arnaz as Ricky Ricardo?
I Love Lucy
What do you call the longest day of the year (day with the most sunlight)?
The Summer Solstice
What is the tallest mountain in the world by altitude?
Mount Everest.
Tallest from base to peak is Mauna Kea. Farthest from Earth's core is Chimborazo
Which author wrote To Kill a Mockingbird?
Harper Lee
Which professional boxer said, "float like a butterfly, sting like a bee"?
Muhammad Ali
What is the longest bone in the human body?
The femur
Which basketball player was nicknamed "The Stilt"?
Wilt Chamberlain
Which author wrote books like The Shining and Carrie?
Stephen King
What group of musicians features Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Dean Martin?
The Rat Pack
What type of race is the Tour de France?
A bicycle race
Who did the US purchase the Louisiana territory from?
France
Who was the youngest US president?
Teddy Roosevelt at 42, but JFK was youngest elected at 43
Which movie features Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal Lecter?
Silence of the Lambs
Which hit Beatles song was previously recorded by the Isley Brothers?
Twist and Shout
What type of cat is almost exclusively female?
A calico cat
Which US state is the most densely populated?
New Jersey
What vehicle's name comes from the Greek roots for "spiral" and "wing"?
Helicopter ("helikos" + "pteron")
What was the first US national park?
What was the first feature length Disney film?
Snow White and the Seven Dwarves
Which Zodiac sign translates to "bull" in Latin?
Taurus