American History
From 1776 to 1785, who served as the first American diplomat?
Benjamin Franklin.
America’s first diplomat, Benjamin Franklin, was sent by the U.S. Congress to France to gain support for independence. While at home in America, Franklin was considered a dapper dresser, he cleverly chose to wear rustic American-style clothing in France. His famous fur hat instantly distinguished him from his European counterparts. The French aristocracy was wowed by his New World fashion and even began adopting his style, calling it “coiffure à la Franklin.”
Although timeouts, clock stoppages, and touchdowns make it last longer, what is the official duration of one quarter of NFL football?
15 minutes
What is the name of the driest continent on Earth?
Antarctica.
What film did the phrase “I see dead people” come from?
The sixth sense
What was the most recent country to join the EU?
Croatia in 2013.
Fill in the blank: The 19th Amendment guarantees ____ the right to vote
Women
The Triple Crown award is given to a horse that wins which three races?
The Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes.
How many countries are there in the United Kingdom?
4.
Who has the best-selling album by a girl group?
Spice Girls
What "J" word is a Spanish, Greek and Portuguese term for a civil deliberative or administrative council? In English, the term takes on a slightly more ominous meaning, frequently referring to a military-led authoritarian state.
Junta
Which four presidents are on Mount Rushmore?
George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, and Theodore Roosevelt
Arguably the second-most popular in the world after soccer, what lucky sport has defensive positions named gully, silly mid-off, and deep mid wicket?
Cricket
What two countries border directly north of Hungary?
Slovakia and Ukraine.
Which pop singer superstar just won a copyright case against one of their most famous songs?
Ed Sheeran.
In what year was YouTube created?
2005
Who was president during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
John F. Kennedy
In what Olympic event is there no official world record?
Marathon, because it's the same distance but different courses.
Where are the Spanish Steps located?
Rome, Italy.
Which country won this year's Eurovision contest?
Sweden
Who is the South Korean pop artist who released “Gangnam Style” in 2012?
Psy
Who was the first Black Supreme Court justice in the United States?
Thurgood Marshall.
Which country won the 1994 FIFA World Cup?
Brazil
What is the largest bay in the US?
The Chesapeake Bay.
What are the names of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's kids?
North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm.
In the 2005 remake of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" starring Johnny Depp, the clandestine candy creator's father worked in what occupation?
Dentist