Presidential
Who is the current President of the United States?
President Donald Trump
This funny animal cartoon character and the mascot of The Walt Disney Company. He was created by Walt Disney at Disney Studios in 1928. An anthropomorphic mouse who typically wears red shorts, large yellow shoes, and white gloves, he is one of the world's most recognizable characters. What is his name?
Mickey Mouse
What is the name of any vintage military aircraft now operated by civilian organizations and individuals or, in some instances, by historic arms of military forces?
Warbird
An individual would use a camera to create what kind of art?
Photography
Which American holiday unofficially signifies the end of the U.S. summer season?
Labor Day
This major political scandal occurred in the United States during the early 1970s, following a break-in by five men at the Democratic National Committee (DNC) in Washington, D.C. on June 17, 1972, and President Richard Nixon's administration's subsequent attempt to cover up its involvement. What was the name of this scandal?
Watergate Scandal
American Pharoah is an American retired Thoroughbred who won the American Triple Crown and the Breeders' Cup Classic in 2015. In winning all four races, he became the first to win the Grand Slam of Thoroughbred racing. He won the 2015 Eclipse Award of the Year and 2015 Champion three-year-old.
What kind of animal is American Pharoah?
Racehorse
What local museum is home to one of the largest private collections of World War I and World War II era military aircraft in the world?
The Military Aviation Museum - Virginia Beach
A technique of neo-impressionist painting using tiny dots of various pure colors, which become blended in the viewer's eye. It was developed by Georges Seurat with the aim of producing a greater degree of luminosity and brilliance of color.
What is this called?
Pointillism
The World Cup takes place every 4 years during the summer and is the biggest single-sport competition in the world. What sport does the World Cup represent?
Soccer
In his inaugural address, he spoke of the need for all Americans to be active citizens, famously saying: "Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country."
Which President was this?
John F. Kennedy
He’s got an ABC show, weathered a breakup with Miss Piggy and sang with Jack White. Who is he?
Kermit the Frog
The Wildcat was an American carrier-based fighter built by Grumman that entered service in 1940 with two Navy teams - the U.S. and what other country?
British Royal Navy
What is the name of the series of approximately 250 oil paintings by French Impressionist Claude Monet (1840–1926). The paintings depict his flower garden at his home in Giverny, and were the main focus of his artistic production during the last thirty years of his life. Many of the works were painted while Monet suffered from cataracts.
Water Lilies
Seen on all sunscreen bottles, what does SPF stand for?
Sun Protection Factor
This President had two Portuguese Water Dogs while living in the White House named Bo and Sunny. Which President owned these dogs?
President Barack Obama
The last male Northern White Rhinoceros in the world, Sudan is living in Ol Pejeta Conservancy where he is encouraged to breed with two young female Northern White Rhinos, Fatu and Najin. IVF is being considered. To prevent poaching, he has 24-hour armed guards, watchtowers, drones, guard dogs and transmitters in his horn.
In what country does Sudan live?
Kenya
At the International Aerobatic Championship in 1936, the 133A showed “astonishing agility”, and by 1938, the C version was the Luftwaffe’s standard advanced trainer.
This country was strictly limited in their ability to produce aircraft as a result of the Versailles treaty that ended WWI, and they pushed those restrictions to the limit to prepare the pilots of “sports and aerobatic clubs” that would become the core of the new Luftwaffe in WWII.
What country is responsible for this aircraft?
Germany
Known as the " Blue Period", this somber period within which this artist both personally experienced poverty and its effect on society right around him is characterized by paintings essentially monochromatic paintings in shades of blue and blue-green, only occasionally warmed by other colors. His works during this period depict malnutrition, prostitution, and the posthumous portraits of friend Carlos Casagemas after his suicide, culminating in the gloomy allegorical painting La Vie. La Vie (1903) portrayed his friend's inner torment in the face of a lover he tried to murder.
What is the name of this artist?
Pablo Picasso
What is unique about the summer solstice?
It is the longest day of the year.
After graduating from Eureka in 1932, Ronald Reagan drove to Iowa, where he held jobs as a radio announcer at several stations. He moved to WHO radio in Des Moines as an announcer for which professional baseball team?
Chicago Cubs
This orca was a star at SeaWorld until he killed 3 trainers. He is also the inspiration for the documentary "Blackfish". What is his name?
Tilikum
This biplane had the largest production run in aviation history. An astonishing 40,000 plus were produced between 1928 – 1953. It was a general purpose biplane that was used in military and civilian roles as a trainer, crop-duster, ground attack, and observation platform.
Originally named the U-2, it was designed by the Soviets to replace the U-1, which was the Avro 504 as used for training. One of its uses was as a psychological warfare weapon as it attacked out of nowhere in the night to deprive German troops of sleep.
This type was also used by the “Night Witches” of the all-female 588th Night Bomber Regiment who flew as many as 18 low altitude night raids in a single night, harassing German rear-area positions. It was almost impossible to shoot down due to tactics, low stall speed, and a tight turn radius.
What is name of this plane?
Po-2.
What is the name of the painter who was a Mexican self-portrait artist and who was married to Diego Rivera? She is still admired as a feminist icon.
Frida Kahlo
Who was the first President to hold a BBQ at the White House?
Lyndon B. Johnson