What date was UNC Chapel Hill founded on?
December 11, 1789
What is the only country that shares open borders with the United Kingdom?
Ireland
Where are the 2024 Olympics being held?
Paris
In what city was the first capital of the US located?
New York City
Where did the nickname, “Tar Heel,” come from?
North Carolina was a leading producer of tar from pine trees for the naval industry. The workers often went barefoot during the hot summer months and accidentally collected tar on their heels. Therefore, calling someone a “tar heel” was to imply that they worked in a lowly trade.
Which country has the largest population in the world?
China
In what state was the 2024 Super Bowl held?
What year did the Revolutionary War end?
1783
What was the first dorm residential hall at UNC?
Old East
How many countries does Germany share a border with?
Nine
How many NCAA national championships has UNC won in men’s basketball?
Six
Who was the first president to live in the White House?
John Adams
How many libraries are there at UNC?
12
Which African country is home to the most pyramids in the world?
Sudan
What is the world’s most-watched sport?
Soccer
What was the name of the theater where Lincoln was assassinated?
Ford’s Theatre
How many mechanical bells are in the Bell Tower?
14
What is the name of the deepest point on Earth?
The Mariana Trench
What is the name of the major sports tournament happening this weekend in Georgia?
The Masters
What four presidents were assassinated while in office?
Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley, and JFK