Movies
Who was the male lead actor in Titanic?
Leonardo DiCaprio
In the car industry, what does BMW stand for?
Bavarian Motor Works
The destruction of Pompeii in 79 AD was done by what volcano?
Mt Vesuvius
What sporting event is held every Memorial Day?
The Indy 500
Which country consumes the most chocolate per capita?
Switzerland
What sport is featured in the movie "The Blind Side"?
College Football
What university did Microsoft founder, Bill Gates, drop out of?
Harvard
What year did the Cold War end?
1989
What is the national sport of Japan?
Sumo wrestling
What is the only continent without an active volcano?
Australia
How many Oscars has Meryl Streep been nominated for?
21 (she has won 3 times)
What year was the first iPhone released?
2007
Which US President served the shortest term in office?
William Henry Harrison (he died of an illness 2 months into his presidency)
What is the only NFL team with a plant for a logo?
New Orleans Saints ( it is a Fleur-de-lis, which is a stylized lily)
According to the UN's 2020 World Happiness Report, which country has the happiest inhabitants?
Finland
How many children are in the Von Trapp family in The Sound of Music?
7
As of 2019, what is the most popular car color in the USA?
White
Which country was the first to give women the right to vote?
New Zealand (1893)
What is the signature food dish served at Wimbledon?
Strawberries and cream
Which country sees the most international tourists annually?
France
In what year were the Academy Awards first presented?
1929
When it began, Amazon only sold what products?
books
What was Eleanor Roosevelt's maiden name?
Roosevelt (she and FDR were distant cousins)
Who is the NBA's all-time leading scorer?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ( 38,387pts)
Which country contains both the highest and lowest points of elevation in South America?
Argentina