Marvel
Where is Captain America from?
A. Brooklyn
B. Lower East Side
C. Midtown
D. Chinatown
A. Brooklyn
While he was a World War II hero fighting for American ideals, and later became a modern-day Avenger, his origin story is rooted in Brooklyn. He received the Super Soldier serum there, transforming him into Captain America.
What does the Evil Queen give Snow White to eat?
A. A poison pear
B. A poison cherry
C. A poison peach
D. A poison apple
D. A poison apple
This apple is specifically designed to induce a deep sleep, often referred to as the "Sleeping Death" or "Sleeping Curse". The goal is to trick Snow White into eating the poisoned fruit, causing her to fall into a coma-like state from which she can only be awakened by true love's kiss.
What was the name of the disco-era movie that featured the Village People?
A. Can't Stop the Music
B. YMCA
C. Go West
D. Mikeshake
A. Can't Stop the Music
The Village People starred in the disco-era movie Can't Stop the Music (1980). This musical comedy film loosely based on the formation of the group features the Village People alongside Steve Guttenberg and Valerie Perrine.
How much do Americans spend on fireworks each July?
A. 1 Billion
B. 2 Billion
C. 3 Billion
D. 4 Billion
A. 1 Billion
Americans spent $2.3 billion on fireworks in 2022, including professional shows and backyard bottle rockets and sparklers. The APA estimates that dollar amount adds up to about 500 million pounds of fireworks sold yearly.
True or False
Identical Twins Have Different Fingerprints
True
While identical twins have a similar DNA sequence and share a significant amount of physical characteristics, there is one thing that helps differentiate them: fingerprints. Fingerprints are created inside the womb when a fetus’ teeny-tiny fingers meet the amniotic sac (the fluid-based sac that protects a fetus).
What type of doctor is Doctor Strange?
A. Cardiologist
B. Allergist
C. Radiologist
D. Neurosurgeon
D. Neurosurgeon
He gains his magical abilities after a car accident that damages his hands and prevents him from continuing his surgical career.
What did Mickey Mouse’s first on-screen words reference?
A. Goofy
B. Pluto
C. Food
D. A steamboat
C. Food
Mickey Mouse's first on-screen words were "Hot dogs!". He exclaimed this in the 1929 animated short, "The Karnival Kid".
Which movie was the first horror movie to receive a Best Picture Oscar nomination?
A. The Orca
B. Carrie
C. The Exorcist
D. The Ring
C. The Exorcist
It was nominated for 10 Oscars in total, including Best Picture, and won for Best Sound and Best Adapted Screenplay.
How many stars did the first American Flag have?
A. 16
B. 15
C. 14
D. 13
D. 13
The United States flag didn't always have 50 stars. In fact, the original flag only had 13—which represented the 13 original colonies.
True or False
You Can Tell Them Apart by Their Belly Buttons
True
Every belly button is different. Some protrude, some are deep, some are oval-shaped, and some are horizontal. The shape and size are always different, not due to genetics. Since belly buttons are scars from the location of the umbilical cord, parents can use them to tell the difference between their identical little ones.
Black Panther is set in which fictional country?
A. Nigeria
B. Libra
C. Wakanda
D. Lagos
C. Wakanda
Black Panther is set in the fictional East African country of Wakanda. It's a technologically advanced nation that has remained hidden from the rest of the world.
True or false: Donald Duck has starred in more theatrically released cartoon shorts than Mickey Mouse.
True
Donald Duck has starred in more theatrically released cartoon shorts than Mickey Mouse. Several sources indicate that Donald Duck has appeared in over 150, and some even state over 190, theatrically released films and shorts. This gives him the record for the most theatrical appearances for a Disney character. Mickey Mouse has starred in over 121 theatrical releases, including shorts and featurettes.
What popular toy was introduced in the 1970s that involved interlocking plastic bricks?
A. Wooden Blocks
B. Legos
C. Magnetic Blocks
D. Polly Pockets
B. Legos
The "LEGO System in Play" concept, which allowed for greater creative building, increased LEGO's popularity in the 1960s and 1970s. The familiar LEGO Minifigures debuted in 1974, with the iconic design emerging by 1978.
What year was the first 4th of July celebrated?
A. 1775
B. 1776
C. 1777
D. 1778
C. 1777
When the Declaration of Independence was finalized in July of 1776, future president John Adams wrote a letter to his wife Abigail, saying he expected the date to become an annual celebration in America—and he was right. In 1777, the first Fourth of July was celebrated with fireworks and parades.
True or False
Twins ARE NOT the Most Common Type of Multiple Pregnancy
False
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), twins occur in 31.2 out of every 1,000 live births. Triplets or higher-order multiples account for 80 out of every 100,000 live births.
Scott Lang was trapped in the Quantum Realm for how long?
A. 4 Years
B. 3 Years
C. 5 Years
D. 6 Years
C. 5 Years
Scott Lang was trapped in the Quantum Realm for five years, though for him it only felt like five hours
Who serves as Pinocchio’s conscience?
A. Nana
B. Dumbo
C. Jimmy Cricket
D. Vivienne
C. Jimmy Cricket
The Blue Fairy, after bringing Pinocchio to life, appoints Jiminy Cricket to guide him and help him learn the difference between right and wrong.
What was the nickname for the Vietnam War draft lottery?
A. Blue Box
B. Red Box
C. Yellow Box
D. Black Box
D. Black Box
The nickname for the Vietnam War draft lottery was simply the draft lottery or lottery drawing. Specifically, the December 1, 1969, lottery drawing determined the order of call for induction during 1970. The lottery covered men born between 1944 and 1950.
True or False
'The Star Spangled Banner' Didn't Become the National Anthem for More Than 100 Years
True
Francis Scott Key wrote The Star Spangled Banner on September 14, 1814, as he watched British troops take over Fort McHenry during the war of 1812—but the song didn't become the national anthem until more than a hundred years later in 1931. Now, it's tradition for the national anthem to be played before all Fourth of July shows and celebrations.
FACT OR MYTH
Twins come from the father’s side
MYTH
It’s the MOM’s side that really matters. If the twin gene pool is within your mom’s family tree, chances double.
Who said, "It used to be that being a god, it meant something. People would whisper your name, before sharing their deepest hopes and dreams. They begged you for mercy, without ever knowing if you were actually listening. Now, when they look to the sky, they don't ask us for lightning, they don't ask us for rain, they just want to see one of their so-called superheroes. When did we become the joke?"
A. Poseidon
B. Apollo
C. Zeus
D. Ares
C. Zeus
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, specifically in the movie "Thor: Love and Thunder," Zeus delivers this line to the other gods, lamenting the decline in respect and reverence for the Olympian gods compared to the rise of superheroes.
Lion King
Simba said "I ____ the face of danger."
A. Skip to
B. Laugh in
C. Sleep at
D. Run to
B. Laugh in
Which technology did Sony introduce in 1979 that changed music portability?
A. IPod
B. Walkman
C. MP3 Player
D. CD Player
B. Walkman
In 1979, Sony introduced the Walkman, a portable cassette player that revolutionized music portability. This device allowed users to listen to music on the go, using lightweight headphones. It was a commercial success and a cultural icon, changing how people experienced and interacted with music.
According to the National Retail Federation, how much money are people expected to pay, on average, for the food for their 4th of July bash this year?
A. 100.34
B. 93.34
C. 83.34
D. 73.34
B. 93.34
FACT or MYTH
One twin will be born bad, and the other will be good
MYTH
This is a myth that has been around for centuries, but it has no scientific basis. In fact, twins are likely to have similar personalities and interests even though they may have different temperaments or behavioral styles.