Inventions & Technology
Which American inventor created the lighbulb?
Thomas Edison
What is the slowest animal on land?
Sloth
Which civil rights leader famously made his “I Have a Dream” speech?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Which Disney character is famous for the catchphrase "To infinity and beyond"?
Buzz Lightyear
In Charlotte's Web, what kind of animal is Willbur?
Pig
What is the name of the Norse god of thunder and lightnig?
Thor
Summer Olympics are held every ______ years.
Four
Which vegetable is known to make people cry when they cut it?
Onion
You’re in a dark room with a box of matches. Nearby are three things: a candle, an oil lamp, and a fireplace with logs. Which do you light first?
The match
What does "www" in a website address stand for?
World Wide Web
What are baby kangaroos called?
Joeys
In which ancient civilization were the first Olympic games held?
Greece
Which broadway musical is known for the song "Defying Gravity"?
Wicked
Which author wrote the Chronicles of Narnia series?
C. S. Lewis
According to Greek mythology, who founded Rome?
Romulus
What is the only sport known to have been played on the moon?
Golf
What does the "B" in BLT stand for?
Bacon
Look at the numbers on my face, you won't see 13 anyplace. What am I?
A clock
2007
What is a female elephant called?
Cow
What was the name of the ancient trade route connecting China with Europe?
The Silk Road
Which modern singer holds the record for the highest-grossing music tour in history?
Taylor Swift
Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cottontail are all characters in what book?
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
A Phoenix
What sport is played at Wimbledon?
Tennis
Which American city is most famous for their deep-dish pizza?
Chicago
A cowboy rode into town on Friday, stayed for three days, then rode out on Friday. How could that be possible?
The horse's name was Friday
What does "STEM" stand for?
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
How many noses does a slug have?
Four
Who was the first person to walk on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
What is the most watched YouTube video of all time?
Baby Shark Dance
In the Wizard of Oz, what city is Drothy instructed to go to meet with the wizard?
Emerald City
The story goes there was once a funny-looking man who walked for miles and miles, and wherever he walked, fruit trees sprang up at his feet. Who was this man?
Johnny Appleseed
What is the only country to have played in every FIFA World Cup?
Brazil
What is the world's oldest soft drink?
Dr. Pepper
What is heavy going forward but not going backward?
Ton
6.2 million (roughly)
How many feathers are in a peacocks tail?
200
What is the name of the ship that famously brought Pilgrims to America in 1620?
The Mayflower
Which world-famous art museum in Paris, France, has a giant glass pyramid as its entrance?
The Louvre
Who were the German brothers who published stories such as "Hansel and Gretel", "Little Red Riding Hood", and "Rapunzel"?
The Brothers Grimm
In Greek mythology, what are the nymphs who look after trees called?
Dryads
What is it called when a bowler gets three strikes in a row?
A turkey
What ingredient makes bread rise?
Yeast
What has roots that nobody sees, is taller than trees. Up, up, up it goes and yet it never grows?
A mountain
What year was the first full-length television show broadcast?
1928
What is a baby goat called?
A kid
In what year did the RMS Titanic sink after hitting an iceberg?
1912
In what year was the first Star Wars movie released?
1977
Who is one of the most beloved authors who wrote children stories such as "The Ugly Duckling", "The Emperors New Clothes", and "The Little Mermaid"?
Hans Christian Anderson
What was the name of King Arthur's legendary sword?
Excalibur
What sport uses a shuttlecock instead of a ball?
Badminton
What is the most widely eaten food in the world?
Rice
What can go through glass without breaking it?
Light
Which inventor is credited with inventing the telephone?
Alexander Graham Bell
What is the only mammal that can fly?
A bat
In which year did the United States declare independence from Britain?
1776
Which artist painted the famous "Starry Night" painting?
Vincent van Gogh
What is the name of The Hobbit's protagonist?
Bilbo Baggins
According to the story, what did Prometheus steal from the Greek Gods and gave to humans?
Fire
How long is a marathon race?
26.2 miles
What is deer meat called?
Venison
What can run but never walk, has a mouth but never talks, has a head but never weeps, and has a bed but never sleeps?
A river
What is physicist Marie Curie credited with discovering?
Radioactivity
What kind of animal uses its skin to breath?
A frog
Which country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States?
France
Which classical music composer famously continued to write incredible symphonies even after he began to lose his hearing?
Ludwig van Beethoven
The Great Gatsby is written by which famous author?
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Which Egyptian god was the ruler of the underworld?
Osiris
In what year did the Boston Marathon first allow women to officially compete?
1972
Which country gets credit for developing French Fries?
Belgium
It cannot be seen, cannot be felt. Cannot be heard, cannot be smelt. It lies behind stars and under hills, and empty holes it fills. It comes first, follows after, and in its presence, ends laughter. What is it?
Darkness