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Before they were famous
100

In which country is it illegal to name a pig “Napoleon”?

France

100

What software, released in 1985, brought a graphical interface to home computers?

Microsoft Windows

100

Which animal holds the record for the fastest land speed?

Cheetah

100

What popular soft drink was originally created as a nerve tonic and contained cocaine in its early formula?

Coca-cola

100

Before fame, which actor worked as a pizza delivery driver?

Ryan Reynolds

200

In which country must drivers stop their car for cows crossing the road?

India

200

What invention allowed people to store hundreds of songs in their pocket for the first time?

The iPod

200

Which bird holds the record for the fastest flight speed?

Peregrine Falcon

200

Which kitchen device was invented after a scientist noticed a chocolate bar had melted in his pocket while working with radar equipment?

Microwave

200

Before becoming a famous chef, what job did Gordon Ramsay originally train for?

Professional soccer player

300

In which U.S. state is it illegal to sleep in a cheese factory?

Wisconsin

300

What social media platform was originally created for college students in 2004?

Facebook

300

What show has the record for the longest-running animated TV show?

The Simpsons

300

What snack food was invented by a chef trying to spite a customer who complained his fries were too thick?

Chips

300


Which famous martial artist and actor was also a cha-cha dance champion?

Bruce Lee

400

In which country is it illegal to flush the toilet after 10 PM in an apartment building?

Switzerland


400

what year was the computer mouse invented

1964

400

Which country currently holds the record for the tallest man ever recorded?

United States (Robert Wadlow).

400

What popular adhesive product was created when engineers failed to invent a super-strong glue, but made one that was just sticky enough?

Post-It notes

400

Which U.S. president once worked as a lifeguard and reportedly saved over 70 people?

Ronald Reagan

500

In which country is it illegal to chew gum in public?

Singapore

500

What does USB stand for?

Universal Serial Bus

500

Which city has the world’s busiest airport (by passenger traffic)?

Atlanta, GA

500

Which common children’s toy was originally designed to clean wallpaper?

Play-Doh

500

What did Barack Obama do in his first job?

 Scoopin ice cream

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