Geography + History
Mount Vesuvius erupted in A.D. 79 and devastated which Roman city?
Pompeii
Dijon mustard originated in the city of Dijon, located in what country?
France
How many bones are there in the human body?
206
What was the first Disney Princess movie to be given a live-action adaptation?
Cinderella
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo Da Vinci
In which ocean will you find the Falkland Islands?
The Atlantic Ocean
What four-letter, anise-flavored spirit is considered by many to be the national drink of Greece?
Ouzo
What process do plants use to convert sunlight into chemical energy in the form of sugars?
Photosynthesis
What was the name of the bar Ted and Barney wanted to open in How I Met Your Mother?
Puzzles
Which country has the most islands?
Sweden
Gambia is surrounded by which country?
Senegal
How many items are in a bakers dozen?
13
Which planet was named after the roman god of the sea, freshwater, and horses?
Neptune
Where is Dunder Mifflin located?
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Who is the singer responsible for the infamous Rick Roll single "Never gonna give you up?"
Rick Astley
Which U.S. state is closest to the continent of Africa?
Maine
The mojito is a traditional rum cocktail from which country?
Cuba
This region of the frontal lobe, named after a French physician, is critical for speech production and is typically located in the left hemisphere. What is it?
Broca's Area
How tall is an average minion?
105-110 cm (3 feet 7 inches)
Who wrote the book “On the Origin of Species”?
Charles Darwin
Which two languages were featured on the Rosetta Stone?
Ancient Egyptian (hieroglyphic and Demotic scripts) and Ancient Greek.
Hot chicken wings are a classic. What is the chemical compound that gives peppers their heat, making for some spicy wing flavors?
Capsaicin
Which antibody isotype is a mediator of the allergic response?
IgE
Which band recently exposed an affair at their concert through the Jumbotron?
Coldplay
Which month of the year is National Ice Cream Month?
July