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How many slices of pizza are eaten in the United States every second?
350
What animal hibernates the longest?
Snails
In the city of Gainesville in Georgia, what does the law prohibit being eaten with a fork?
Fried Chicken. Gainesville made the law in 1961 as a way to promote the city as the ‘poultry capital of the world’
Since WWII, British battle tanks include what beverage equipment?
Tea. The British Army deigned special tea kettles to be installed its tanks.
To which sea does the River Thames flow?
a. Celtic Sea
b. North Sea
c. Baltic Sea
d. Firth of Clyde
B, the North Sea. The North Sea lies between Great Britain, Denmark, Norway, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France.
How many miles is a full marathon?
26.2
What’s the fastest land snake in the world?
a. Sidewinder
b. Black Mamba
c. King Cobra
d. Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
A, Sidewinder. The Black Mamba is often listed as the fastest snake, moving at 12mph. But the sidewinder is actually the fastest, moving at 18mph.
What country is said to have the best quality tap water?
a. Netherlands
b. France
c. Sweden
d. Switzerland
D Swiss
What alcoholic drink is made with juniper berries?
a. Gin
b. Vodka
c. Rum
d. Whiskey
A, Gin. While juniper berries are the primary flavor, gin is made with several botanical ingredients, including herbs, florals, and fruit.
What European country is said to have invented hot dogs?
a. Belgium
b. Spain
c. Germany
d. France
C, Germany. The people of Frankfurt claim to have invented hot dogs in 1487, though Vienna, Austria also claims to have invented it.
How many colours in a rainbow
7
What animal is known to have the most powerful bite in the world?
a. Nile Crocodile
b. Hippopotamus
c. Hyena
d. Grizzly Bear
A, the Nile Crocodile. The Nile Crocodile’s bite is 30 times stronger than that of a human.
. In 2022, what was the most profitable company in the world?
a. Apple
b. Microsoft
c. Nestle
d. Amazon
Apple
What is the top-selling product at Walmart?
a. Diapers
b. Milk
c. Bananas
d. Sliced Bread
Answer – C, Bananas. Rumor is Walmart sells 1.5 billion pounds of bananas a year.
Which continent has the largest freshwater resources?
a. Africa
b. Antarctica
c. Asia
d. Australia
B, Antarctica. Antarctica contains 70% of Earth’s freshwater and 90% of its ice.
How many balls are on the table during a pool game?
16
. What US state grows the most coffee beans?
a. Florida
b. California
c. New Mexico
d. Hawaii
D, Hawaii. The largest coffee farm in the United States is Hawaii’s Kauai Coffee Estate.
What is the name of the largest technology company in South Korea?
a. Apple
b. Samsung
c. LG
d. Huawei
B, Samsung. In 2022, Samsung Electronics took in $245.7 billion in revenue.
What is the only food that never goes bad?
a. Honey
b. Corn
c. Pickles
d. Rice
A, Honey. Archaeologists found 3,000-year-old honey in Egypt that was still edible!
What is the driest place on earth?
a. Gobi Desert, China
b. Luxor, Egypt
c. Dry Valleys, Antarctica
d. Ica, Peru
Dry Valleys in Antarctica. This dry area in Antarctica is thought to be the closest area on earth to the planet Mars.
How many floors does the Eiffel Tower have?
a. 6
b. 5
c. 4
d. 3
D, 3. While there are only 3 floors, the second and third floors do have 2 levels.
What sea creatures have been used in wars?
a. Jellyfish
b. Sharks
c. Dolphins
d. Otters
Dolphins. Dolphins were trained to recover lost equipment, intercept port intruders, and detect sea mines.
What is the name of the traditional Argentinian dance?
a. Tango
b. Salsa
c. Bachata
d. Rumba
A, Tango. The Argentine Tango is said to combine elements of African rhythm, European music, and South American song.
In which winter sport are the terms “stale fish” and “mule kick” used?
a. Ice Skating
b. Skiing
c. Luge
d. Snowboarding
Snowboarding
Which of the seven natural wonders of the world is found in Africa?
a. Victoria Falls
b. The Serengeti
c. Mount Kilimanjaro
d. Red Sea Reef
A, Victoria Falls. The falls along the Zambezi River are also called Thundering Smoke and Boiling Water.