SCIENCE
Who discovered the Law of Gravity?
Sir Isaac Newton
Newton first published his discovery in 1687.
John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, or James Monroe.
All of them were "founding fathers". All but Adams served for 8 years.
Missouri & Mississippi
The Missouri is one mile longer than the Mississippi (2,341 and 2,340).
Who is older, Travis Kelce or Taylor Swift?
Kelce.
Kelce turned 35 in early October, Swift turns 35 on Dec. 13th.
What country passed China as the world's most populous in 2023?
India
As of July 2024, India has 1.409 billion people, China has 1.407B.Which planet is 5th from the sun?
Jupiter
Jupiter is 471 million miles from the sun.
Within 5 years, when did humans first land on the moon?
1969 (1964-1974).
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were the first astronauts on the moon.
Niagara Falls is on the border of Canada and what US State?
New York
It's located about 25 miles north of Buffalo.
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo DaVinci
DaVinci finished the painting between 1503-1506.
The Titan, a submersible craft with ticket-buying passengers aboard, imploded on its way down to see what?
The wreckage of the Titanic
There were 5 people on board. A piece of the Titan was found about 1600 feet away from the Titanic
Who discovered electricity?
Benjamin Franklin
He attached a wire & key to a kite during a storm in 1752 to prove that lightning contained electricity.
What woman is famous for helping dozens of slaves escape to freedom on the Underground Railroad?
Harriet Tubman
The Underground Railroad was actually a network of safe houses that led to the northern states, western territories, and Mexico.
What lake is the deepest in the US, and is Oregon's only national park?
Crater Lake
It is 1,996 feet deep.
What's the oldest university in the US?
Harvard (est. 1636)
William & Mary, founded in 1693, is the 2nd oldest.
What MCU actor nearly died from a snowmobile accident on New Years Day 2023?
Jeremy Renner
The accident took place near Mt. Rose, just outside of Reno.
What substance makes leaves turn green?
Chlorophyll
Chlorophyll absorbs blue and red light, which is why plants are green.
What 3 countries were the major Axis Powers of WWII (the bad guys)?
Germany, Italy, and Japan
Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, and Bulgaria were also Axis nations.
Niagara Falls is on the border of New York and what Canadian province?
Ontario.
It's an 80-mile drive around the bottom of Lake Ontario from Toronto.
How many movies have been released in the Home Alone franchise?
6
The original came out in 1990. Home Sweet Home Alone (the 6th movie) came out in 2021.
Who was named the 2022/23 NBA MVP?
Joel Embiid
Jokic, Giannis, Tatum, and SGA were 2-5 in the voting.
What is the biggest organ of the human body?
Skin.
The average human's skin covers 20 sq ft and weighs 6-9 lbs.
In what century did Gengis Khan rule the Mongol Empire?
13th century.
Khan founded the empire in 1206, and was its leader until he died in 1227. He never lost a battle. At its peak, the Mongol Empire was over 9 million sq. miles (from Korea to Ukraine).
What's the tallest mountain in the US?
Denali (formerly Mt. McKinley)
Denali means "the great one" in the local native language. It is 20,310 ft. above sea level.
What is the team name for the New Zealand national rugby team?
The All Blacks
The All Blacks have won 76% of their matches, have 3 Rugby World Cup championships, and have been named World team of the Year 10x in the 2000s.
The biggest earthquake (7.8) of 2023 happened on 2/6/23 on the border of two Middle Eastern countries. Name either one.
Turkey or Syria.
The 2nd-biggest quake (7.7) happened nine hours after the first, just 60 miles away. Approx. 60K people died.