Funny History Facts
What common condiment was used as medicine in the 1830s?
a) Soy Sauce
b) Hot Sauce
c) Ketchup
Answer: Ketchup
The cereal mascot of Frosted Flakes. This mascot claims his cereal tastes GGGGRRRRRRRREEAT!!!
Answer: Tony The Tiger
The famous slogan for the running shoe brand Nike.
Answer: Just Do It
What common household item was often eaten in times of famine?
a) Pillows
b) Candles
c) Sponges
Answer: b) Candles
The Sailor Man, who is a famous cartoon character known for his muscular physical features, squinted eyes, and love of spinach.
Answer: Popeye
Airlines used to have what nightclub like feature on board?
a) Disco Ball
b) Dancefloor
c) Flashing Lights
Answer: b) Dancefloor
This Froot Loops Bird claims you should "follow your nose" to his cereal.
Answer: Toucan Sam
This place claims to be the "Happiest Place On Earth"
Answer: Disneyland
What letter of the alphabet does not show up in any of the names of the states in the U.S.?
Answer: Q
This popular prehistoric character is known for using dinosaurs as tools to help his caveman wife Wilma and their children navigate everyday life.
Answer: Fred Flintstone
In the story The greatest Beer Run Ever, Chickie Donohue snuck into a Vietnam Warzone to deliver American beers to his buddies serving in the military. The beer he was delivering was:
a) Post Blue Ribbon
b) Budweiser
c) Samuel Adams
Answer: a) Post Blue Ribbon
Sunny the Cuckoo Bird is the mascot of what famous cereal brand?
a) Cocoa Puffs
b) Golden Crisp
c) Captain Crunch
Answer: a) Cocoa Puffs
This breakfast cereal claims to be the "Breakfast of Champions"
Answer: Wheaties
What mythical creature is the national animal of Scotland?
Answer: Unicorn
This talking dog has had many television and movie appearances and is known for solving mysteries with his owner and friends in the Mystery Machine.
Answer: Scooby Doo
During World War 2, Large flightless birds called Emus were destroying crops so a country declared war on the birds. This country was:
a) Chile
b) Australia
c) Spain
Answer: b) Australia
The trio in charge of making Rice Krispie's cereal and each named after a sound the cereal makes when milk is poured onto the cereal.
Answer: Snap Crackle and Pop
What is the slogan for the city of Las Vegas?
Answer: What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas
What is the most commonly broken bone in the human body?
Answer: Collar Bone
A yellow canary bird who is the target of Sylvester, the cat in the Looney Toons shorts.
Answer: Tweety Bird
In the Victorian Era England, what walking method became a trend for the higher class of society?
a) Walking on the tip of your toes
b) Walking with a cane
c) Walking with a limp
Answer: c) Walking with a limp. When a fever left Alexandria Princess of Wales with a stiff knee, high-society ladies were so eager to imitate her that they even adopted her gait. At first, imitators wore mismatched shoes to get the walk, but eventually retailers took notice and started stocking pairs of shoes with two different heel heights to capitalize on the trend.
This American cereal mascot looks identical to the Frankenstein monster but instead of scaring people, he sports pink clothing to represent the strawberry cereal he promotes.
Answer: Franken Berry
This common cough syrup company that is famous for their funny slogan "It tastes awful, And it works"
Answer: Buckley's
Of the four main eye colours, which colour is the rarest?
Answer: Green
A fictional Disney teddy bear who has been a beloved children's character since his creation. He is known for his simple outlook on life and his love for honey.
Answer: Winnie The Pooh