History
Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic?
A) Harriet Quimby B) Bessie Coleman C) Amelia Earhart
C) Amelia Earhart
She completed the historic flight on May 20-21, 1932, flying from Newfoundland to Northern Ireland in about 15 hours, becoming a global sensation and an aviation pioneer.
What is the only food that never goes bad?
A) Salt B) Sugar C) Honey D) Vinegar
C) Honey
Due to its low moisture, high sugar, and acidic properties that prevent microbial growth, with archaeologists finding edible 3,000-year-old honey in Egyptian tombs.
What year did Elvis Presley make his first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show?
A) 1951 B) 1956 C) 1958 D) 1960
B) 1956
Elvis Presley first appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show on September 9, 1956, a landmark television event that drew over 60 million viewers and solidified his status as a cultural phenomenon. Although Ed Sullivan initially avoided Elvis, he paid an unprecedented $50,000 for three appearances after Presley's success on rival shows.
What was the name of the first artificial satellite, launched by the Soviet Union in 1957?
A) Sputnik 1 B) Galileo 1 C) Hubble 1 D) Chandra 1
A) Sputnik 1
The first man-made satellite launched by the Soviet Union in 1957 was Sputnik 1, which orbited the Earth starting October 4, 1957, marking the beginning of the Space Age and the Space Race. It was a simple aluminum sphere that transmitted radio signals, heard as "beep-beep-beep," back to Earth.
How many hearts does an octopus have?
A) One B) Two C) Three D) Four
C) Three
It has one main systemic heart pumps blood throughout the body, while two smaller branchial hearts pump blood through its gills to oxygenate it
Who invented the first working telephone?
A) Thomas Edison B) Alexander Graham Bell C) Nikola Tesla D) Guglielmo Marconi
B) Alexander Graham Bell
Alexander Graham Bell is widely credited with inventing the first practical telephone, receiving the first U.S. patent for the device in 1876 and making the first successful transmission of speech, famously telling his assistant, "Mr. Watson, come here; I want to see you!".
What is the largest organ on the human body?
A) The Liver B) The Brain C) The Skin D) The Heart
C) The Skin
The skin weighs about 8 lbs beating out the liver which weighs about 3lbs
What popular dance craze, known for its hip motions, was popularized by Chubby Checker in 1960?
A) The Mashed Potato B) The Twist C) The Watusi D) The Jerk
B) The Twist
The popular dance craze known for its hip motions that Chubby Checker popularized in 1960 was The Twist, a dance involving twisting the hips and swiveling from toes to knees, which became a massive hit after his cover of the song brought it to the top of the charts, revolutionizing dance by allowing partners to dance separately.
What’s the name of the largest planet in our solar system?
A) Earth B) Venus C) Jupiter D) Pluto
C) Jupiter
A massive gas giant known for its stripes and the Great Red Spot, containing more than twice the mass of all other planets combined and over 300 times Earth's mass.
What mammal has the most powerful bite?
A) Polar Bear B) Elephant C) Hippopotamus D) Lion
C) Hippopotamus
It has the strongest bite of any living mammal, estimated around 8,130 Newtons (or 1,800-2,000 PSI), using massive canine teeth to defend itself, despite being a herbivore.
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
A) July 4, 1776 B) July 10, 1776 C) August 2, 1776 D) August 10, 1776
C) August 2, 1776
It was officially signed by most delegates on August 2, 1776, after being adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, with some members signing even later. While July 4th marks the adoption, the famous engrossed parchment copy with signatures was signed in early August.
Where do you find the smallest bone in the body?
A) The throat B) The hand C) The ear D) The foot
C) The ear
Located in the middle ear, often called the "stirrup" due to its shape, and works with the malleus and incus to transmit sound vibrations to the inner ear for hearing.
What Doris Day song was first introduced in the 1956 Alfred Hitchcock film The Man Who Knew Too Much?
A) Dream a Little Dream of Me B) Que Sera, Sera C) Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps
B) Que Sera, Sera
Written by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans, this song was performed by Day as a lullaby and later used to aid in the rescue of her character's kidnapped son. It became a major hit and won the 1957 Academy Award for Best Original Song.
What’s the smallest planet in our solar system?
A) Mercury B) Earth C) Venus D) Mars
A) Mercury
The innermost planet to the Sun, only slightly larger than Earth's Moon. It's a cratered, rocky world that zips around the Sun faster than any other planet, completing an orbit in just 88 Earth days.
What is the largest land animal?
A) African Bush Elephant B) White Rhinoceros C) Hippopotamus
A) African Bush Elephant
A massive herbivore that is the biggest living terrestrial creature, with males weighing several tons and standing up to 13 feet tall at the shoulder. These majestic animals are known for their powerful trunks and tusks, playing a crucial role in shaping their savanna and forest ecosystems.
In 1996, a sheep became the first mammal cloned from an adult somatic cell. What was the name of that sheep?
A) Shirley B) Dolly C) Britney D) Mary
B) Dolly
Born at the Roslin Institute in Scotland on July 5, 1996, she was named after singer Dolly Parton.
What is the rarest blood type in humans?
A) AB negative B) AB positive C) O positive D) O negative
A) AB negative
Is the rarest of the 8 main blood types. The blood types are A+, A-, B+, B-, O+, O-, AB+, AB- .
Who was this famous crooner who began his career in the 1940s, and was always linked to Italian organized crime?
A) Tony Bennett B) Bing Crosby C) Frank Sinatra D) Perry Como
C) Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra began his career in the swing era but really hit his stride among the "bobbysoxers†of the 1940s. While his career did stall in the 1950s, this led to him becoming a Las Vegas regular, and a member of the Rat Pack.
Which ocean is the largest in terms of surface area?
A) Atlantic B) Pacific C) Indian D) Arctic
B) Pacific
It is the largest ocean by surface area, covering over 165 million square kilometers (63.8 million square miles), which is more than 30% of the Earth's surface and larger than all the continents combined. It is also the deepest and oldest ocean basin, containing more than half of the world's free-flowing water.
Which animal is known as the King of the Jungle?
A) Tiger B) Lion C) Gorilla
B) Lion
A title earned through its majestic appearance, powerful roar, apex predator status, and symbolic association with royalty and dominance in many cultures, despite primarily living in savannas rather than dense jungles
Who was the fourth president of the United States?
A) Thomas Jefferson B) James Madison C) John Quincy Adams D) James Monroe
B) James Madison
He was the fourth president serving two terms from 1809 to 1817. Known as the "Father of the Constitution," Madison was a key figure in the drafting and promotion of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
What is the largest bone in the human body?
A) The humerus B) The tibia C) The femur D) The fibula
C) The femur
Also known as the thigh bone, which runs from the hip to the knee and is also one of the strongest bones, crucial for standing, movement, and supporting muscles.
Which memorable singer of the 1940s had the song, "Unforgettable" as his signature song?
A) Cab Calloway B) Slim Gaillard C) Fats Waller D) Nat King Cole
D) Nat King Cole
Most people forget that Nat King Cole was not only a brilliant singer, but he was a jazz pianist as well. In fact, his performing trio of musicians became the example others followed in terms of structure and performance. Cole was also very active on Broadway, film, and television in the succeeding decades, and was the first African-American to host a television series.
Which U.S. state shares a border with only one other state?
A) Maine B) New Jersey C) Washington D) Florida
A) Maine
It borders New Hampshire to its west, while its other boundaries are with Canada (Quebec and New Brunswick) and the Atlantic Ocean.
What’s the name of the largest living species of turtle?
A) Leatherback sea turtle B) Alligator snapping turtle C) Green sea turtle
A) Leatherback sea turtle
Known for its unique leathery skin instead of a bony shell, reaching lengths over 8 feet and weighing up to 2,000 pounds, making it the largest living reptile after crocodiles.