Sports
Against what opposing team did Babe Ruth hit his first career home run?
BALTIMORE BLACK SOX NEW YORK YANKEES BOSTON RED SOX CHICAGO CUBS
While playing for the Boston Red Sox, Babe Ruth hit his first career home run against the New York Yankees on May 6, 1915. He was later traded to the Yankees for a mere $125,000.
TRUE or FALSE
In 2016, Mozart Sold More CDs than Beyoncé
TRUE
In fact, Mozart sold the most CDs in 2016, beating out Adele, Drake, and Beyoncé, even though all of those artists had Grammy-winning hits that yea
"It's just a flesh wound."
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
— The Black Knight (John Cleese) to King Arthur (Graham Chapman), after losing both arms in the heat of combat.
What animal has the longest lifespan?
LOCUST GIANT TORTOISE ELEPHANT BLUE WHALE
The lifespan of the giant tortoise is about 150 years, making it the longest-living animal on the planet. In captivity, some giant tortoises have lived as long as 177 years.
Official fruit of NY
Apples
Who was the first Major League player to pitch a ball over 100 mph?
TOM SEAVER DWIGHT GOODEN ROGER CLEMENS NOLAN RYAN
Earl Weaver, who managed the Orioles for 17 years, was ejected from a major-league record 91 games. In fact, he was once ejected from BOTH games of a double header!
This Spice Girls song is the Catchiest Song of All Time
"Wannabe" by The Spice Girls was the catchiest song: people were able to recognize it in about 2.3 seconds, which was way below the 5-second average of identifying other popular songs.
"Leave the gun. Take the cannoli."
The Godfather
What is the only mammal capable of true flight?
BAT OCELOT HUMMING BIRD FLYING SQUIRREL
Bats are the only mammals capable of true flight. A bat's wing is constructed very much like the human hand, with extremely elongated fingers and membranes stretched between.
What happens when you put a rotten egg in water?
It Floats whereas fresh eggs float
Who was the first Major League player to have his number retired?
LOU GEHRIG BABE RUTH GEORGE KELLY CHARLIE ROBERTSON
The Yankees retired the Iron Horse's No. 4 on July 4, 1939, during the now famous "Lou Gehrig Day," making him the first Major League player to enjoy such an honor. Gehrig will forever remain the only player in Yankee history to have worn No. 4 because his number was retired only two months after his final game.
TRUE or FALSE
Does Music Helps Plants Grow Faster
TRUE
A study conducted by South Korean scientists from the National Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology found that plants grow faster when music is played around them.
"I'll have what she's having."
When Harry Met Sally
What is the fastest flying bird in the world?
PEREGRINE FALCON HORNED SUNGEM SPINE-TAILED SWIFT HARPY EAGLE
Able to dive at almost 200 miles per hour, the Peregrine Falcon is not only the fastest flying bird in the world, but the fastest animal on earth.
Name the hottest pepper in the world?
Carolina Reaper, Trinidad Scorpion, Ghost Moccasin, Bhut Jolokia
Carolina Reaper
More information: The Carolina Reaper was declared the hottest chili pepper in the world by Guinness World Records in 2013.
What player was nicknamed "Mr. November"?
DAVID ORTIZ DEREK JETER MARIANO RIVERA REGGIE JACKSON
New York Yankee Derek Jeter earned the nicknames "Captain Clutch" and "Mr. November" due to his outstanding play in the postseason. Throughout his career, he was a reliable contributor to the Yankees' franchise successes and has a .321 batting average in the World Series
One of Barry Manilow's most famous songs par excellence
I Write The Songs”
“There’s no crying in baseball!”
A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN
A newborn kangaroo is about the size of a ...?
PLUM GRAPEFRUIT LIMA BEAN WATERMELON
A newborn kangaroo is about 1 inch in length -- approximately the size of a lima bean. Still essentially a fetus, the newborn kangaroo "swims" through its mother's fur to reach her pouch where it latches onto a teat which swells inside its mouth.
What year was the blue M&M introduced?
2011, 1995, 2000, 1999
1995
Which pitcher had no right hand?
JIM ABBOTT GUY HECKER JIM COLBORN STUBBY CLAPP
Pitcher Jim Abbott was born without a right hand and had a 10-season baseball career which included throwing a no-hitter for the New York Yankees vs. Cleveland in 1993.
This fruit is the name of one of his hit songs.
Name the artist and fruit
Justin Bieber
Peaches
"Inconceivable"
Princess Bride
What is the gestation period of a blue whale?
2 YEARS 4-6 MONTHS 16-18 MONTHS 10-12 MONTHS
The gestation period of a blue whale is approximately 10 to 12 months. Usually, only one calf is born at a time, although twins have been reported on rare occasions.
What is the only edible food that is said to never spoil?
Honey, due to it's relative low levels of moisture and high levels of bacteria, acidity and microorganisms have a difficult time making it their home.