April Fools
Many believe this 16th-century calendar shift, moving the new year from April 1 to January 1, created the tradition of playing tricks on those unaware.
What is the adoption of the Gregorian Calendar?
Holy Roman Emperor Charles V reportedly said he speaks Spanish to God, Italian to women, French to men, and this language to his horse.
What is German?
This nation, whose capital is the site of a 2024 cultural study, is the smallest in area among American nations that do not have English or Spanish as an official language.
What is Suriname?
Despite their name, these popular fried potatoes are generally believed to have originated in Belgium.
What are French Fries?
This is the only fruit that bears its seeds on the outside.
What is a strawberry?
In France, the tradition of April 1st is known as "Poisson d'Avril," which translates to this, often involving paper cutouts attached to backs.
What is the April Fish?
This language, which includes the word "ketchup" in its culinary vocabulary, has the most native speakers in the world.
What is Mandarin (Chinese)?
Approximately 70% of the population of this African nation speaks Portuguese.
What is Angola?
This popular Mexican dessert is also known as a Mexican fritter
What is a Sopapilla?
This vertebrae lives the longest.
What is a tortoise?
In 1957, the BBC aired a segment showing farmers in Switzerland harvesting this "crop" from trees.
What is spaghetti?
In 1830, this British geologist used the study of rock layers, or this "S" term, to propose the earth was 500,000 years old.
What is stratigraphy?
The "Polynesian Triangle" stretches from New Zealand to Hawaii to this island, also known as Rapa Nui.
What is Easter Island?
This dessert, often associated with a frozen, creamy texture, is believed to have been invented in China.
What is Ice Cream?
This animal's noise is believed not to echo.
What is a duck?
In 1996, this fast-food chain ran a newspaper ad claiming they bought the Liberty Bell and renamed it the "Taco Liberty Bell".
What is Taco Bell?
While harmless in Britain, this gift is a symbol of death in China.
What is a clock?
This European country holds the record for the most time zones, largely due to its overseas territories.
What is France?
This dish, often associated with Turkey, consists of layers of filo pastry filled with chopped nuts.
What is Baklava?
This country is called the "Land of Lakes."
What is Finland?
A 1992 NPR prank featured a presidential candidate who claimed he was running again, despite having lost in 1968 and 1980.
Who is Richard Nixon?
In some traditional weddings, this unexpected action on the bride is considered good luck.
What is spitting?
The letter 'G' represents an 'ng' sound in the language of this U.S. territory.
What is American Samoa?
In Peru, this animal, often a pet in the US, provides a significant source of protein.
What is a guinea pig?
This is the only continent without deserts.
What is Europe?