Riddles
I am tall when I am young and short when I am old. What am I?
A pencil
What is the only animal in the world that lays eggs but is still a mammal?
Platypus
What day is Independence Day?
July 4th
What was the spark of WW1?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What is the most popular tennis shoe brand in the U.S.?
Nike
I am a seed with three letters in my name. Take away the last two, I still sound the same. What am I?
A Pea
How many noses does a slug have?
Four
Who was the first president?
George Washington
What was a German submarine called?
U-Boat
What is the most popular item of clothing to wear?
A t-shirt
What gets broken without being held?
A promise
What is a baby elephant called?
A calf
Where is the Liberty Bell located?
Pennsylvania
When did the Titanic sink?
April 14-15, 1912
Where did the beret (hat) originate?
France
I can fly but I have no wings. I can cry but I have no eyes. Wherever I go darkness follows me. What am I?
A cloud
Where is the heart located in a shrimp?
In their head
Who was the tallest president?
Abraham Lincoln
Did Maire Antoinette actually say "Let them eat cake"?
No
What is Gucci's most expensive item?
A belt. It was sold for $256,970
What five letter word can you take away and have one remaining. What am I?
Alone
How many animal species are there in the world?
8.7 million species
Where is the birthplace of the first Ferris Wheel?
Chicago, Illinois
What was the major route people took while migrating to the western part of the U.S. during the mid-1800's?
The Oregon Trail
How long was the world's longest wedding dress ever worn?
1.85 miles long