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Which state in the U.S.A is known as the Empire State?
New York
While the precise origin of the nickname “Empire State” is unknown, one of its oldest documented sources is a letter written by George Washington in 1785 in which he expresses admiration for New York's strength during the American Revolution and deems the state “the Seat of the Empire.”
Which country do Smurfs come from?
Belgium
What is the largest type of deer?
Moose
What percentage of the world is left handed? (approximately)
Around 10%
How many members of the Beatles were there?
4
Which country has a Blue flag with a white cross?
Scotland
Originally, Amazon only sold what kind of product?
Books
Nike's famous motto "Just do it" is known by everyone. But do you know whose slightly modified words inspired this? You can choose out of these: a president's wife, a murderer or an inventor?
Murderer
(uttered by Gary Gilmore, a convicted murderer, who said "Let's do it." just before his own execution in 1977
What is the name of the phenomena that allows animals to "glow" or light up?
bioluminescence
Name a bird that cannot fly?
Penguin, Ostrich, Kiwi, Steamer duck, Weka, Kakapo, Cassowary
What mammals can fly?
Bat / Gliding squirrel
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa
Which fruit floats because 25% of its volume is air?
Apple
What is the biggest country in the world by landmass?
Russia
Which body organ is responsible for filtering toxins from the blood?
The Liver
What country has the largest population?
China
What is the unofficial nickname of Australia?
Down Under
How many kilometres are in a mile?
1.60934 kms
What does the abbreviation HOMES stand for in North America geography?
The five Great Lakes - Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior
How many stripes are on the American flag?
13
What year was Minecraft released?
2011
What was the first Pixar movie?
Toy Story
What year did Facebook launch?
2004
How many Olympic medals has Martina Sáblíková won?
7
Where is the White House located?
Washington D.C.
How many zeros are in a trillion?
Nine
The Czech Republic ranks as the ..... safest country in the world.
7th
What is the largest state in the United States?
Alaska
In which board game do you try to solve a murder?
Cluedo
Where did Harry Potter go to school?
Hogwarts
What natural disaster is measured by the Richter scale?
Earthquake
Which country invented tea?
China
What is the largest organ that the human body has?
The skin
What is the smallest ocean in the world?
the Arctic
What fruit grows upside down?
Banana
Which language has the most native speakers in Europe?
Russian
Which Country hosted the 2004 Olympics
Greece
Tryphophobia refers to the disgust or fear of what?
Patterned holes
What is the name of Harry Potter's pet owl?
Hedwig
What is the largest continent?
Asia
What was Meta Platforms Inc. formally known as?
What famous ocean liner sank in 1912?
The Titanic
How many eyes does a bee have?
Five
The largest ancient castle in the world is located where?
Prague, Czech Republic
Tanks were used in battle for the first time in which conflict?
World War 1
How many stomachs does a cow have?
Four
Which ocean is off the NSW and QLD coast?
Pacific
The word “Latte” in Italian means what?
Milk
What is the largest planet in the solar system?
Jupiter
What is the name of the pet dog in Dog's Purpose?
Bailey
Which mammal has no vocal cords?
Giraffe
What is the largest city in Australia by population?
Sydney
What is the only U.S. state that is an island?
Hawaii
What does “pain” mean in French?
Bread
The "Gastrocnemius" referrers to which muscle in the body?
Calf
What is the main foreign language taught in the UK?
French
According to Greek mythology, who was the first woman on earth?
Pandora
What do you call a baby horse?
How many hearts does an octopus have?
Three
What do you call an area that receives 10 centimetres or less of rainfall each year?
A desert
What do Entomologists study ?
Insects
Which animal would a "jumbuck" be referring to?
A sheep
How many people have walked on the moon?
12
What is an animal that is awake during the day known as? (opposite of nocturnal)
Diurnal
Petra Kvitová won which grand slam tournament and her first major title?
Wimbledon (2011)
What date is independence day held each year?
4th of July
As regards the number of castles in Europe, the Czech Republic as a country ranks at what place?
First!
What temperature is "absolute zero"? (in Celsius)
-273c
What is the smallest state Australia by landmass?
Tasmania
What is the national animal of Scotland?
Unicorn
Name a Country that does not have any words in its national anthem.
Spain, Herzegovina, Kosovo, and San Marino, Bosnia.
What is the closest star to earth? (Not the sun)
Proxima Centauri