Food
Anatomy
European Architecture
Literature
Holidays
100
True or False? More people die from sharks than getting hit on the head with a coconut each year.
False. 150 people are killed from falling coconuts, while there were only 5 deaths from sharks.
100
Are humans taller in the morning or evening?
Morning- When you sleep, your body replenishes fluids between your spinal discs, but during the day, that fluid is lost due to the stress of standing.
100
Which god or goddess is the Parthenon dedicated to?
Athena
100
This famous poet has written many poems such as: A Dream Within A Dream, Annabel Lee, and Alone.
Edgar Allen Poe
100
To celebrate this holiday, menorahs are lit. What holiday is it?
Hanukkah
200
True or False? Fruit Loops are all the same flavor.
True
200
True or False? Humans are the only animals with chins.
True. Even our closest extinct relatives, such as Neanderthals don't even have chins. Neither do chimpanzees or apes.
200
Where is La Sagrada Familia located? (Name the country for 200 points, but if you also name the city, then your team gets 400 points)
Barcelona, Spain
200
This author writes under two pen names. Robert Galbraith for adult detective novels, and _____ to write a series of 7 fantasy books. What name goes in the blank?
J.K. Rowling
200
The word Diwali comes from the Sanskrit word deepavali, which means
A) Good triumphs evil
B) Of family and feast
C) Festival of light
D) Rows of lighted lamps
D) Rows of lighted lamps
300
How many burgers are consumed by Americans each year?
A) 50 billion
B) 20 billion
C) 700 million
D) 75 billion
A) 50 billion
300
What percentage of your weight is blood?
A) 5-6%
B) 9-10%
C) 7-8%
D) 2-3%
C) 7-8%
300
What is the largest amphitheater in the world? (Think about the title of the category: European Architecture)
The Colosseum
300
Who was the first author to gross 1 billion dollars for their books? Hint: It's a series of books that made a lot of money.
J.K. Rowling
300
What does Kwanzaa celebrate?
Kwanzaa is a weeklong celebration in the U.S. that honors African heritage and culture.
400
What type of juice is Mountain Dew made from?
Orange juice
400
The only part of the body that doesn't receive blood supply is the _____.
Cornea
400
How many years did it take to construct Notre Dame?
A) 119
B) 182
C) 201
D) 97
B) 182
Construction started in 1163 under the rule of King Louis VII, and was completed in 1345.
400
This Dr. Seuss book was written as a bet. Seuss bet his publisher that he could write a book in 50 words or less. This book has exactly 50 words. What book is it?
Green Eggs and Ham
400
This Jewish holiday celebrates the New Year. What is it called?
Rosh Hashanah. It symbolizes a fresh start, a reflection of the previous year, and a time to prioritize things in life.
500
How many ingredients are Fritos made out of?
3- Corn, corn oil, salt
500
25% of the body's cholesterol resides in this organ. What is it?
Brain
500
Which direction (North, East, South, West) does the Leaning Tower of Pisa currently lean?
South. While working on the third story in the 13th century, engineers tried to build upwards, but the center of gravity was thrown off and the tower simply began to lean in a different direction. Eventually, the tower settled into its southward tilt.
500
What does the word "bibliosmia" describe? (Hint: Look at the prefix biblio)(Second hint: This word has to do with smell)
Loving the smell of old books.
500
What Christmas movie was deemed un-American by the FBI for the first 10 years after it premiered in 1946?
It's a Wonderful Life- the FBI suspected it was Communist propaganda because it "made bankers seem like jerks"