Geography
How many States does the United States consist of?
50
Sharks have bones.
False. Sharks have skeletons made of cartilage, the same stuff that’s in your nose and ears.
How many eyes does a honeybee have?
Five
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?
SpongeBob SquarePants
What American city is the Golden Gate Bridge located in?
San Francisco
Elephants are the only animals that cannot jump.
False. Elephants, hippos, rhinos, and sloths are all physically unable to jump. Elephants are simply the most famous example.
What beach loving birds can live up to 15 years?
Seagulls
What is the smallest U.S. state by area?
Rhode Island
What’s the alternate universe in Netflix’s Stranger Things called?
The Upside Down
Which country produces the most coffee in the world?
Brasil
Butterflies taste with their feet.
True. Butterflies have taste sensors on their legs that help them identify plants when they land.
When is National Peach Month?
August
Which war was fought between the North and South?
The Civil War.
What is the highest-grossing movie of all time?
Avatar
What is the hottest continent on Earth?
Africa
Humans are the only animals with fingerprints.
False. Koalas also have fingerprints, and they are so similar to human fingerprints that they have occasionally confused crime scene investigators.
Which country gives students the longest summer vacation?
Italy (12 weeks).
Which U.S. president issued the Emancipation Proclamation?
Abraham Lincoln
What kids’ TV network is responsible for cartoons like The Amazing World of Gumball, Adventure Time, and Teen Titans Go?
Cartoon Network
What city is also known as “The Eternal City”?
Rome
Blood is blue inside the body.
False. Human blood is always red. Deoxygenated blood appears darker red, not blue. The blue look of veins through skin is caused by how light passes through tissue.
How were ice pops invented?
An 11-year-old named Frank Epperson accidentally left his cup of soda outside overnight with a stick inside.
What do the 13 stripes on the US flag represent?
The original 13 colonies
What year was the first Toy Story released?
1995