Odd Jobs & Professions
In medieval towns, this person would walk the streets calling out the time each hour.
A. Town Crier
B. Watchman
C. Bellringer
D. Messenger
Town Crier
This orange-red suspension bridge spans the San Francisco Bay and is often shrouded in fog.
A. Brooklyn Bridge
B. Golden Gate Bridge
C. Tower Bridge
D. Bay Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge
I’m the fastest man alive on the track. I hold the 100m world record of 9.58 seconds. Who am I?
A. Carl Lewis
B. Usain Bolt
C. Tyson Gay
D. Justin Gatlin
Usain Bolt
In Thailand, stepping on this object can land you in legal trouble.
A. Money
B. Food
C. Books
D. Shoes
Money (because it bears the king’s image)
I am a scale used to measure temperature, and my last name is also Scandinavian. Who am I?
A. Fahrenheit
B. Celsius
C. Kelvin
D. Newton
Celsius
In the 18th century, this profession involved delivering messages by horseback at high speed.
A. Stagecoach Driver
B. Post Rider
C. Courier
D. Telegraph Operator
Post Rider
Known as “The Mother Road,” this highway stretches from Chicago to Los Angeles.
A. Route 66
B. Pacific Coast Highway
C. Highway 1
D. Trans-Canada Highway
Route 66
This woman holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals in swimming.
A. Katie Ledecky
B. Jenny Thompson
C. Michael Phelps
D. Dara Torres
Jenny Thompson
In Japan, it’s illegal to:
A. Dance after midnight
B. Wear shoes indoors
C. Eat while walking
D. Talk on phone in public
Dance after midnight (historical law, enforced in clubs)
Which planet spins the opposite direction from most others in our solar system?
A. Venus
B. Mercury
C. Mars
D. Jupiter
Venus
This profession involves crafting items out of leather, such as shoes, saddles, or bags.
A. Tanner
B. Cobbler
C. Saddler
D. Leatherworker
Cobbler
This iconic London bridge is often mistaken for the Tower of London and can lift to allow ships to pass.
Tower Bridge
The first modern Olympic Games were held in this city in 1896.
Athens
I hop, squeak, and need a friend — if I’m alone in Denmark, you break the law. Who am I?
A. Dog
B. Cat
C. Guinea Pig
D. Rabbit
Guinea Pig
You throw me out when you need me, but bring me in when you don’t. What am I?
A. Anchor
B. Net
C. Umbrella
D. Trash
Anchor
I’m covered in flour every morning, I make bread rise, but I don’t perform magic. Who am I?
Baker
Often called the “Bridge of Sighs,” it connects the Doge’s Palace to a historic prison in this city.
A. Florence
B. Venice
C. Rome
D. Paris
Venice
The first African country to win the FIFA World Cup at any level (U-17, U-20, or senior) was:
A. Cameroon
B. Ghana
C. Nigeria
D. Egypt
Cameroon
I am a sticky, sugary treat. Selling me in Singapore without special permission? Crime! Who am I?
A. Candy
B. Chewing gum
C. Chocolate
D. Lollipops
Chewing gum
Why did the scarecrow win an award?
A. He was outstanding in his field
B. He told a great joke
C. He scared a lot of crows
D. He had the best outfit
He was outstanding in his field
I craft things out of fire and metal. You might use my work every day, though you rarely meet me. Who am I?
A. Jeweler
B. Blacksmith
C. Silversmith
D. Machinist
Blacksmith
I’m a long, winding road through the mountains of California, famous for hairpin turns and scenic views. Who am I?
A. Route 66
B. Pacific Coast Highway
C. Lombard Street
D. Angeles Crest Highway
Lombard Street
I hit the longest home run recorded in Major League Baseball history (estimated distance: 575 ft).
A. Babe Ruth
B. Mickey Mantle
C. Josh Gibson
D. Joey Meyer
Joey Meyer
In France, calling me Napoleon is a crime… but I don’t wear a hat. Who am I?
A. Pig
B. Dog
C. Cat
D. Goat
Pig
Why can’t your nose be 12 inches long?
Because then it would be a foot