The Luck of the Draw
The first turf laid in Glasgow's Celtic Park was transported in from Donegal, Ireland and secretly planted with what type of clover?
Shamrocks
What was dumped into Boston Harbor on Dec. 16, 1773, to protest Britain taxing the Colonies?
Tea
How many teeth does an adult human have?
32
Which creature smells with its feet?
Butterfly
Which European country is known for inventing hot chocolate?
Spain
What catastrophic event, occurring in 19th century Ireland, reduced the population by 20-25 percent and was caused in part by blight? In Gaelic it’s called “An Gorta Mor.”
Great Famine
What is the name of the man who made a midnight ride to Lexington, Massachusetts, to warn residents the British were coming?
Paul Revere
What is the 2 most consumed drinks in the world after water?
Tea and Coffee
What is the most stolen food in the world?
Cheese
What is the name of the famous iced tea and lemonade mix named after an American golfer?
Gatorade
Used as one of the symbols of Ireland, the Library of Trinity College Dublin is home to a famous 29-stringed version of what instrument?
Harp
What nickname was used for British soldiers during the Revolution?
The Red Coats
How many months have 31 days?
7
What’s an unlikely job that Pope Francis astoundingly used to work as to put himself through priest school?
He worked as a bouncer at a nightclub.
What is the main ingredient for the drink called sake that is originated from Japan?
Rice
Traditionally served on St. Brigid’s Day, what “b” is an Irish potato pancake comprising finely grated raw potatoes?
Boxty
Which Founding Father served as the first Secretary of Treasury?
Alexander Hamilton
What classical composer became deaf later in life?
Beethoven
What was the last letter to be included in our alphabet?
J
What gas is used to carbonate most beers?
Carbon dioxide (CO₂). Nitrogen is sometimes used for a smoother texture.
What four-letter word was a term used for the currency of Ireland before the introduction of the Euro? This word can also mean flat-bottomed boat that is propelled with a pole.
Punt
What famous line did Patrick Henry deliver at the Second Virginia Convention?
“Give me liberty, or give me death!”
What country invented baseball?
USA
What is the national fiction animal of Scotland?
Unicorn
What is the national spirit of Russia?
Vodka