Obscure Music facts
Lead man Farrokh Bulsara attributed his enhanced vocal range to this.
What is having 4 extra teeth?
Farrokh changed his name to Freddie Mercury.
When the true meaning of Christmas came through, the Grinch found the strength of this many grinches.
What is "ten Grinches plus two"?
This is measured using a sphygmomanometer
What is blood pressure?
This is the tallest mountain in the world.
What is Mauna Kea?
From base to peak at more than 33,500 feet [10,210 meters]. Everest is the highest above sea level at 29,029 feet [8,848 meters].
Here they celebrate Christmas Eve as Réveillon, hope for a visit from Père Noël, and and feast on "ragoût aux pattes de cochons".
What is Quebec?
This Dr. who never graduated high school, grew up in a piano bar and sang for the Pope at age 16.
Who is Celine Dion?
One of 14 children, they lived in the same building as their Piano bar and toured Canada as Dion's Family.
in Die Hard, Hans Gruber and crew take over this Los Angeles Sky Scraper.
What is the Nakatomi Plaza?
Paresthesia is this common occurrence.
What is a tingling, or numb sensation in limbs, commonly referred to as “pins and needles”.
The only U.S. state with no documented poisonous snakes.
What is Alaska?
Meri Kirihimete (Christmas) traditions in this country include a visit from Hana Kōkō (Santa Claus), relaxing on the beach or under a pohutukawa tree, and Jandals are a popular gift.
What is New Zealand?
This singer has had a Billboard No. 1 hit in each of the last four decades.
Who is Mariah Carey? (All I Want for Christmas is you)
In 1946's It's a Wonderful Life, George Bailey worked for this company?
What is "Bailey Bros. Building and Loan".
This is the medical term for sticky feet.
What is Bromodosis?
Canada has the worlds longest coastline (243,042 km). This country has the 2nd longest.
What is Indonesia (54,716 km)?
Rounding out top 5: Russia (37,653 km), US (19,924 km) and China (14,500 km)
Dating to ancient pagan festivals, this country celebrates the Yule Goat (or the Gävle Goat)
What is Sweden?
On his debut album, Prince played this many instruments (must be within 3).
What is 27?
Released in 1978, he wrote, produced, arranged, composed, and played all 27 instruments on the album.
“I never thought it was such a bad little tree. It’s not bad at all, really. Maybe it just needs a little love.” was said by this character.
Who is Linus (A Charlie Brown Christmas)?
The pisiform bone is found here in women.
What is the wrist?
It is one of eight and the smallest carpal bones that forms part of the wrist joint.
The smallest country in the world.
What is the Vatican City?
In Austria, Santa rewards good shildren with treats, while this half-man, half-goat swats naughty ones with Birch sticks (and may stuff them in a sack and drag them away to his lair).
Who is Krampus?
Of Bavarian origin, Krampus is also celebrated in Germany, Slovenia, Czech Republic and Hungary.
This band originally recruited with the ad "Macho types wanted: must have moustache".
Whos is the Village People?
In Home Alone, Kevin's mom hitched a ride with Gus Polinski (John Candy) and the Kinosha Kickers. This was their biggest hit.
What is Polka, Polka, Polka?
This is the largest organ in the human body.
What is the Skin?
This country has the most time zones.
Bonus: They have this many.
What is France?
Including its overseas territories, 12 (13 including its claim in Antarctica)
Christmas is a newer tradition in Japan and is more about spreading joy and cheer than a religious holiday. This is a common Christmas dinner in Japan
What is KFC?
Not a national holiday, tradition since 1974 sees ordering "Kentucky for Christmas" months in advance or standing in two-hour-long lines to get their "finger lickin' good" food.