History
What sport’s hall of fame enshrined Abraham Lincoln for having a stellar record of just one loss?
Wrestling
Who are the starter Pokémon from the Kanto region?
Charmander, Squirtle & Cyndaquil
What is the only animal that cannot jump?
The Elephant
Anime originates from which Country?
Japan!
What is Grandma's actual first name?
Delphine
(100 Bonus points if you know who the war was between)
38 Minutes! It was between England and Zanzibar.
Which Pokémon has the most heads?
Exeggcute
A tower
How to run like Naruto, the main character in the anime of the same name?
A. Put your arms back and head forward
B. Put your right hand out, left foot in
C. Put your left hand out, right foot in
A. Put your arms back and head forward
Who in this family weighed the most when they were born?
8'15" Dad - 6'7"Mom
8'12" Nathan - Lorin 7' 7"
What do Hitler, Stalin and Mussolini all have in common?
They all have been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize!
The first of these men to be nominated was Benito Mussolini. The Italian Fascist dictator was nominated in 1935 which was the same year he invaded Ethiopia. The nomination also came after he had placed three-quarters of all Italian businesses under state control.
Mussolini was nominated by two different people. One of the letters of recommendation came from a German law professor while the other was from a professor in France. These letters are usually kept in the Nobel Institute archives, but these particular missives are missing. Consequently, the reasoning behind this nomination will never truly be known.
While Mussolini was nominated, he was not considered for the shortlist by the Nobel Committee. However, it has been stated that there was disagreement on the committee about whether to award the prize at all that year. Eventually, the prize was presented to Carl von Ossietzky, a German who led the fight against Germany’s rearmament.
Hitler was put up for the prize in 1939.
Hitler was nominated by E.G.C. Brandt who was a member of the Swedish parliament.
However, Brandt did not actually nominate Hitler because he believed in what the Führer stood for. Instead, the nomination was a protest against the nomination of British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain that year.
Chamberlain had been nominated by several people for his role in the Munich Agreement. Brandt wanted to point out the flaws in foreign policy of the time and the fact that the Munich Agreement allowed Germany to take over parts of Czechoslovakia.
While the reasoning behind the nomination may have made sense to Brandt, it was not very well received by most people. Brandt did withdraw the nomination, but it would forever be a part of the Nobel records. While Hitler had no chance of getting the Noble Peace Prize, it was not actually awarded that year because of the outbreak of World War II.
Soviet leader Joseph Stalin’s nominations were in 1945 and 1948.
The nomination in 1945 came just after the war and was sent in by Halvdan Koht. Koht was a former Norwegian foreign minister and historian who listed Stalin along with seven other nominees. It is impossible to know the exact reasoning behind this nomination, but it is believed to have had political motivations.
When the nomination letter was written, Norway had been allied with the Soviet Union for many years, and the Red Army had liberated part of the country from German occupation. Allied countries actually had a positive portrayal of Stalin in mass media because of the Soviet actions during the war.
Koht may have seen Stalin as one of the architects of the Allied victory and nominated him accordingly. However, Stalin would not win the prize as it was presented to Cordell Hull instead.
The second nomination for Stalin in 1948 may also have had political motivations. This nomination was sent by Czechoslovakian professor Wladislav Rieger.
During this time, the contribution by the Soviet Union to the war effort was still fondly remembered. The increase in their power in eastern European states such as Czechoslovakia also made it prudent for the proper respect to the paid to the Soviet leader, Stalin.
What does Pikachu's name directly translate into?
Sparkly Mouse Noise!
'Pika' is from 'Pikapika' which means 'glitter or sparkle' and 'chu' is from 'chuchu' the noise a mouse makes. Put them together and you have Sparkle Mouse Noise! For some reason. Pikachu is a sort of mouse, right?
How long can a snail sleep for?
3 years
Name 2 Anime that are banned in China?
Main stream anime like Death Note, Sword Art Online, Assassination Classroom, Tokyo Ghoul, Black Butler and Attack on Titan are banned in China as they include scenes that are against public morality and promotes socially unacceptable ideologies among the watchers.
For example, after watching Death Note some children started writing the names of their teachers in their notes.
How many pleats does a chef's hat have?
100
Bon Appétit magazine brings us this tasty tidbit. A chef's tall hat (officially known as a "toque") is traditionally made with 100 pleats, meant to represent the 100 ways to cook an egg.
Which historical figure was attacked by bunnies while hunting?
Napoleon!
The story started when the emperor requested that a rabbit hunt should be set up for him. Alexandre Berthier — the chief of staff — was responsible for capturing of 2000–3000 rabbits and their release during the hunt.
When Napoleon started to hunt, the rabbits were released from their cages. The hunt was on. But something funny happened. The rabbits ran toward Napoleon!
Which Country banned Pokémon at one point?
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabians aren't famous for being super relaxed about stuff. Apparently Pokémon was promoting polytheism (Belief in more than one god) and other things the government weren't happy about. You can still watch Pokémon in Saudi Arabia, but only in English. Luckily the country is becoming a bit more relaxed about it, and younger fans can finally see what all the fuss was about!
Which animals fingerprints are so indistinguishable from humans they have been confused at a crime scene?
The Koala
What percentage out of the world's animated content is Anime?
60% of the animated content in the world are actually anime! Not cartoon, not Disney, but Anime rules the world of animation!!
What is MY dad's first name?
Donald
Which palace had no restrooms, so people would just defecate in the corners?
The Palace of Versailles!
Lots of gatherings and no indoor plumbing lead to complaints about the awful smell inside the palace, as well as in the outside — people often used the gardens as a toilet too. As the situation was getting more disgusting, King Louis XIV called for cleaning every week.
Which island has put Pikachu on a coin??
The island of Niue in the South Pacific!
Pikachu appeared on a special edition coin there in 2001.
Which animal has its heart in its head?
The Shrimp
What is the longest Anime - with over 7500 episodes?
One Piece
Which company turns dead bodies into an ocean reef?
For those who romanticize a burial at sea, the company Eternal Reefs offers an innovative solution. It mixes the cremated remains of a person with concrete to create a "pearl" onto which loved ones can etch personal messages, handprints or (environmentally friendly) mementos. The pearl is then encased in a "reef ball" that is dropped into the sea, where it provides a new habitat for fish and other sea life, helping encourage a vibrant ecosystem.