American History
What is the official language of the USA?
There is not an official language
What is the only bird to be able to fly backwards?
Hummingbird
How many national parks are in the United States?
63 have "national park" in their name
What age group is at most risk for Sexually Transmitted Diseases?
15-24 half of all new cases
Who is the father of board games?
Milton Bradley
Who was the conductor of The Underground Railroad?
Harriet Tubman
What is the deadliest animal?
Mosquito- 725,000 people per year according to WHO
How many states does the Colorado River run through?
7 Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, Arizona, California and Nevada
What disease has caused the most deaths worldwide in history?
Black death-Bubonic Plague 70 to 200 million
What year was monopoly invented?
Dec 31, 1935 it got a patent
Who was the first president to live in the White House?
John Adams
What animal has the shortest lifespan?
Mayfly 24 hour lifespan
What are the only State Capital names that rhyme?
Austin and Boston
How many muscles do we exercise when we smile?
36
How much does the average American spend on entertainment per year?
$3, 568
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How many presidents were born in Virginia?
8-George Washington, Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, William Harrison, John Tyler, Zachary Taylor and Woodrow Wilson
How many hours a day does a koala sleep?
22 hours
Which state has the longest coastline?
Alaska 6,640 miles
What is the largest artery in the body?
aorta
What is the most visited theme park in the world?
Magic Kingdom
What year did the traditional 4th of July ceremony start?
1777
Half of all the pigs in the world are in what country?
China- 440 million
What is the world's shortest river?
Roe River in Montana- 200 feet
At what age does a fetus gain fingerprints?
3 months
Who was the worlds highest paid athlete in 2023?
Christiano Ronaldo $136 million