What does the color white represent in the American flag?
White symbolizes purity and innocence.
What are the names of the five oceans of the world?
Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, and the Antarctic
What bird has the biggest eyes of any land animal?
Ostrich , nearly two inches across
In what direction would a sunflower face at the start of each day?
East
Which president was elected four times?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Which song produced a Christmas truce during World War I?
"Silent Night"
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa
What is the only continent without native reptiles and snakes?
Antarctica
How many pairs of chromosomes does the average human have?
23
Who was president during the Cuban Missile crisis?
John F. Kennedy
Which US President served the shortest term in office?
William Henry Harrison- March 4th - April 4th, one full month being in office
What is the name of the smallest country in the world?
The Vatican City
Approximately how long does it take for sunlight to reach Earth?
8 minutes
What is the shape of DNA known as?
Double Helix
Which president was a licensed bartender?
Abraham Lincoln
What countries were involved in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms?
The Wars of the Three Kingdoms, aka British Civil Wars, took place in England, Ireland and Scotland
Where are the Spanish Steps located?
Rome, Italy
Which country did ices or sorbets originate in?
China
How many hearts does an octopus have?
Three hearts
What US president liked to celebrate his birthday by skydiving?
George H.W. Bush
What year was the current American flag designed?
A 1945, B 1958, C 1939
B 1958
What country does the Rhine River run through?
Germany
Where were dinosaurs first discovered?
United Kingdom
In what constellation can the North Star be found?
Ursa Minor
John Adams wanted the President to have which controversial title?
His Highness
Approximately, how many Americans served in World War II?
16 million
What type of leaf is on the Canadian flag?
Maple
Which organ cannot feel pain?
A, brain B, Liver C, pancreas
What is the lowest layer of the Earth's atmosphere called?
Troposphere
Who did Richard Nixon run against in the 1968 US Presidential Election?
Hubert Humphrey
What U.S. President declared "The ballot is stronger than the bullet"?
Abraham Lincoln
What country formerly ruled Iceland?
Iceland
What is the average lifespan of the hummingbird?
About what percentage of the adult human body is made of water?
60% -- Some parts are more watery than others. For example, the lungs are about 83% water, whereas bones are 31% water
Who died three months into his 4th term as president?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What European capital was first dubbed the City of Light in the 19th century?
Paris, which is now "the city of love"
What season does Australia experience in December?
Summer
What is the highest hand in straight poker?
A royal flush
How many chromosomes does a wolf have?
78
who was the first president to live in the white house?
John Adams
The Eiffel Tower was originally intended for what city?
Barcelona
Pierre is the capital of what US state?
South Dakota
What country were cars invented in?
Germany
Tribology is the study of what?
Friction, lubrication and wear
Who was the first US president to die in office?
William Harrison
Who was both the 22nd and the 24th president of the United States?
Grover Cleveland
What is the name of the tallest mountain in Canada?
Mount Logan
What metal item on the end of a kite string gave off the sparks in Benjamin Franklin's 1752 experiment?
a metal key
What causes the phenomenon of red "watermelon snow"?
Algae
Which president won the largest number of electoral votes in a single election?
Franklin D. Roosevelt