Movies
Which 2019 film became the first non-English language movie to win Best Picture?
What is Parasite?
This Spanish dish, often associated with Valencia, is traditionally cooked in a shallow pan with saffron, rabbit, or seafood.
What is Paella?
This "Sunshine State" is the only one in the U.S. that borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.
What is Florida?
On July 4, 1776, this man was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence, doing so with a famously large signature.
Who is John Hancock?
Measuring only about 2 inches, the "Bee" species of this bird is the smallest bird in the world.
What is the Hummingbird?
What is the name of the spirit that guides Miguel in "Coco"?
Who is Dante?
A staple of New Orleans, this "red" version includes tomatoes, while the "brown" Cajun version does not.
What is Jambalaya?
Known as the "Garden State," it is the most densely populated state in the Union.
What is New Jersey?
In 1803, Thomas Jefferson doubled the size of the U.S. by purchasing this massive territory from France for $15 million.
What is the Louisiana Purchase?
This marine mammal is the largest animal to have ever lived, even bigger than any dinosaur.
What is the Blue Whale?
In "Star Wars," who is the creator of C-3PO?
Anakin Skywalker
Many West African nations have a friendly "war" over who makes the best version of this spicy, tomato-based rice dish.
What is Jollof Rice?
This state’s "Panhandle" borders four other states: New Mexico, Texas, Kansas, and Colorado.
What is Oklahoma?
She was the first woman to be the primary subject of a U.S. circulating coin, honored for her work in the Women's Suffrage movement.
Who is Susan B. Anthony?
Though it weighs less than a penny, the Etruscan species of this mammal must eat every two hours to survive.
What is a Shrew?
What was the first feature-length movie entirely made with CGI?
What is Toy Story?
This South Asian dish features layers of spiced rice and meat; its name comes from the Persian word for "fried before cooking."
What is Biryani?
In 1863, this "Mountain State" was formed by seceding from a Confederate state during the Civil War.
What is West Virginia?
This 1862 act provided 160 acres of federal land to anyone who agreed to farm it, fueling Western expansion.
What is the Homestead Act?
Standing up to 19 feet tall, this animal has a tongue that can reach 20 inches in length to pluck leaves.
What is a Giraffe?
In "The Matrix," what color pill does Neo take?
The red pill?
This Italian classic requires a "toasting" phase followed by the gradual addition of stock to create a velvety, starchy emulsion.
What is Risotto?
This state is home to the "geographic center" of North America and was the first to recognize the Granny Smith apple.
What is North Dakota?
He was the only U.S. President to serve more than two terms, leading the country through the Great Depression and WWII.
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?
While a group of lions is a pride, a group of these scavengers is known as a "cackle."
What are Hyenas?