Presidential Facts
Who was the first President of the United States of America?
George Washington.
Mickey Mouse Club debuted on ABC TV in what decade?
1950s, 1955
Complete this lyric from the song ‘The Music Man’. ‘Seventy six ____ led the big parade!’
Trombones
What nutrient do you get from the meat, poultry, eggs, and fish?
Protein
Which superhero is referenced in every episode of Seinfeld?
Superman
When were women granted the right to vote?
Women were granted the right to vote in 1920 with the passage of the 19th Amendment. This was sensational news for women all across the country, and a massive step forward toward equal rights for all US citizens.
Mickey Mouse was the first cartoon character to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
True
Typically used for jazz music, this instrument will rarely find its way onto the symphonic stage.
Saxophone
What is the most important meal of the day?
Breakfast
What is the name of the boat in Jaws?
Orca
Who was the youngest person ever to be inaugurated as US President?
Theodore Roosevelt. Teddy Roosevelt was only 42 years old when he became President of the United States, making him the youngest President in US history.
Who was the only Disney main character who didn’t talk throughout the entire film?
Dumbo
Associated with bluegrass, folk, and country music, this instrument is typically fitted with four or five strings, but there are other models that use as many as six.
Banjo
Deer meat is known by what name?
Venison
Who is the voice of Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story?
Tim Allen
Has the voting age always been 18?
No, it was 21 before the 1970s. 1970 was only 50 years ago, so there are plenty of people alive today who remember the change of voting age in the United States. The 26th Amendment is responsible for the lowering of the voting age to 18, and it was officially adopted in 1971. However, less than half of all 18-year-olds tend to vote during the Presidential election.
Which two classic actresses inspired Belle’s looks?
Judy Garland and Julie Andrews.
If there are 52 white keys on a piano, how many black keys does it have?
32
What yellow seasoning may help with mood stabilization, wound healing, and balancing blood sugar?
Turmeric
What is Jack Nicholson’s famous line from The Shining?
“Here’s Johnny”
Whose inauguration was the first to be televised?
Harry S. Truman’s was the first Presidential inauguration to be televised, in 1949. However, less than 20% of US households had a television set at this time. Additionally, the entire TV broadcast lasted a total of eight minutes, which is nothing compared to today’s standards.
Consequently, it’s more likely that the majority of people gathered around their living room radios to listen to a broadcast of the inauguration. Of course, inauguration parties were also relatively common during this time
According to Walt Disney, which scene in a classic Disney princess movie was his favorite piece of animated work?
When Cinderella’s dress transforms from rags to a white ball gown
This large wind instrument is used for cultural music by the indigenous people of Australia
Didgeridoo
What is the grain-like food grown principally in the Andes Mountains that is high in protein and is a great source of B vitamins and fiber?
Quinoa
How long did it take to get Jim Carrey into makeup for How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
8.5 hours