Science
How many chambers does a human heart have?
Four
What generation was born from 1946-1964?
Baby boomers
Joseph Smith founded this church in New York before moving it to Utah.
The Mormon Church (or Latter-Day Saints)
Which US state has had the highest recorded temperatures?
California
Dressing up on Halloween became a tradition to serve what purpose?
To trick evil spirits
Which two spices are the most popular in the world?
Pepper and mustard (Salt does not count because it’s technically a mineral)
What do we call the hierarchy by which any one animal eats another?
Food Chain
Glaucoma affects which part of the body?
The eyes
Which actor played Ricky Ricardo on I Love Lucy?
Desi Arnaz
Anne Frank spent most of her life in which European city?
Amsterdam
The Titanic began its maiden voyage in what country?
England
What kind of bread is associated with Easter?
Hot cross buns
Pickling involves soaking food in what substance?
Vinegar
What bird lays the largest eggs?
The ostrich
What is the name for a series of enormous, destructive, fast-moving waves in a body of water?
Tsunami
What is the last name of tennis-playing sisters Venus and Serena?
Williams
“Black Tuesday” saw the crash of the stock market in what year?
1929
When was the first US patent approved?
1790
Including Rudolph, how many reindeer pull Santa’s sleigh?
Nine
According to superstition, if you spill salt, what shoulder should you throw it over?
The left
How old does a horse have to be to race in the Kentucky Derby?
Three years old
What is the name of the atmospheric covering that protects us from the Sun’s radiation?
The ozone layer
This former Roman dictator is infamous for being betrayed and assassinated on the Ides of March.
Julius Caesar
Early American colonists made gray paint by boiling this fruit in milk.
Blueberries
A popular misconception tells us to add this ingredient to water to keep pasta from sticking together.
Oil
In Kwanzaa, the kinara holds one black, three red, and three green of what item?
Candles
What is the most expensive spice in the world?
Saffron
What gender are the majority of Calico cats?
Female
Studies show dogs can see which two colors?
Blue and yellow
Which president served the longest term, over twelve years, before passing in his fourth term?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Which president gave the Gettysburg Address?
Abraham Lincoln
British people refer to this fruit as an aubergine. What do Americans call it?
Eggplant
What president officially made Thanksgiving a US national holiday?
Lincoln
McDonald’s is known for having the most locations nationwide. What fast food restaurant is in second place?
Subway
What is the oldest and most numerous class of animals: birds, insects, or fish?
Insects
What is the tallest type of grass?
Bamboo
Which member of the Beatles married Yoko Ono?
John Lennon
In what country was the worlds first ATM installed?
The United Kingdom
An athletic decathlon consists of how many events?
Ten
What was used before pumpkins to make jack o lanterns?
Potatoes, turnips, and even beets
After water, what is the most consumed drink in the US?
Soft drinks
What bird was the first to be domesticated by man?
The goose