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Which present-day nation was home to the ancient Aztecs?
Mexico
What year did the Berlin Wall fall?
1989
What painter's work is the most stolen?
Pablo Picasso
The heat of chili peppers is measured in what?
Scoville Heat Units
What is the first sport in the decathlon?
100 meter dash
Which US state is nicknamed "The Evergreen State"?
Washington
Who wrote Fahrenheit 451?
Ray Bradbury
What are the four sections of an orchestra?
Strings, wood winds, brass, percussion
What is the second largest planet in our solar system?
Saturn
What is the fastest racquet sport?
Badminton- The shuttlecock can travel over 200 mph
Which country's emperor built the Taj Mahal as a monument to his deceased wife?
India
Which conqueror invaded China in 1211?
Genghis Khan
What singer did Elvis Presley say was the greatest in the world?
Roy Orbison
Who discovered X-rays?
Wilhelm Roentgen
What year was the first Kentucky Derby run?
1875
What are the names of the seven continents of the world?
North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia/Oceania, Antarctica
Who was the first British monarch to visit America?
George VI- 1939
What is the world's best selling musical instrument?
Harmonica
What does AM stand for on radios?
Amplitude modulation
The coldest NFL game in history was played where?
Green Bay- 1967 NFL Championship
What is Canada's smallest province by area?
Prince Edward Island
What year did the Volkswagen Beetle make its first appearance?
1938
In Greek mythology, who was the first woman on Earth?
Pandora
What medical condition is detected using the Ishihara test?
Color Blindness
The Emperors Cup is awarded in what sport?
Sumo wrestling