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What does the suffix “-stan” mean?
“Place of”
What state is home to Yellowstone National Park?
Wyoming
The Rockettes famously perform at what New York City venue?
Radio City Music Hall
This chewy dessert topping is made from tartar and egg whites, and is often found on pie.
Meringue
What is an antonym?
A word that means the opposite of another word
Which American road runs from Chicago to Los Angeles?
Route 66
What were the top names for a boy and a girl in the 1950’s?
James and Mary
Bubble wrap was originally designed to be what?
Wallpaper
In what country did the first Starbucks open outside of North America?
Japan
About how long do cicadas live underground before emerging?
17 years
This “A” word, meaning to provide space or to fit in with the needs of others, is one of the most commonly misspelled words.
Accommodate
Which bodily system would be primarily in charge of fighting off the common cold?
The immune system
Which famous scientist developed the three laws of motion?
Sir Isaac Newton
What two animals are symbols of the Democrat and Republican parties?
Donkey and elephant
True or false: The UK has a different sign language than the USA.
True! It is known as BSL (British Sign Language)
What Saint is celebrated globally on March 17?
Patrick
What is the currency of Japan: Pounds, Yen, or Rand?
Yen
How old was King Tut when he became the ruler of Egypt?
Nine years old
What is the capital city of Canada: Toronto, Montreal, or Ottawa?
Ottawa
What term is used to refer to the crime of starting fires maliciously?
Arson
On a standard keyboard, what is the only vowel that is not on the top line of letters?
A
How many minutes are in 2.5 hours?
150 minutes
According to a recent survey, young children ask nearly how many questions per day?
300
What are phalanges?
Finger bones
What breed of dog is often used as a guide dog for the blind?
Labrador Retrievers
Each year, about how many mint juleps are served over Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby weekend?
120,000
Which animal can be seen on the Porsche logo?
A horse
Riddle: what invention lets you see through walls?
A window!
What is the only mammal to be born with horns?
The giraffe
In which month does the German festival of Oktoberfest mostly take place?
September
What does SPF in sunscreen stand for?
Sun Protection Factor
In bowling, three strikes in a row is called what?
A turkey
What US state is ranked highest in education?
Massachusetts
This founding father was the shortest president, at just 5 feet 4 inches.
James Madison
“To be or not to be” comes from which Shakespeare play?
Hamlet
When referring to an establishment that sells alcoholic drinks, what is the word “pub” short for?
Public house
What popular pattern is often associated with Scotland?
Tartan or plaid
Food energy is expressed in what form?
Calories
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during WWII?
Joseph Stalin
This tech company was the first to reach a market capitalization of 1 trillion dollars.
Apple
Acrophobia is a fear of what?
Heights
Someone who raises false alarms is known to cry what?
Wolf