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States
100
What does the D.C. stand for in Washington, D.C.?
District of Columbia
100
Which day of the week do Mother's Day and Father's Day fall on?
Sunday
100
How many nickels are there in a dollar?
20
100
It's used in front of your phone number.
Area code
100
Which state is called the "Bay State"?
Massachusetts
200
What was the first video played on MTV?
"Video Killed the Radio Star" by the Buggles
200
What day is Groundhog Day celebrated?
February 2nd
200
There are currently two bills used in the United States that do not have a president's picture on them. Name either of the two bills or either of the two non-presidents.
$10 bill (Alexander Hamilton)
$100 bill (Benjamin Franklin)
200
You will find this code on your mail.
Zip code
200
While not a state name, what state might you be in after a natural disaster?
A state of emergency
300
Which state's postal abbreviation is AK?
Alaska
300
What day of the year averages the fewest births in the U.S.?
December 25th
300
What does the letter D mean on this coin?
It was made at the Denver mint.
300
You will find this code on just about everything you buy.
Bar code
300
This state has the lowest population. (Be careful, it doesn't necessarily mean the smallest state!)
Wyoming
400
What are the names of the first couple married on "The Big Bang Theory"?
Bernadette and Howard Wolowitz
400
According to a Harvard University study, which month has had the fewest birthdays, on average, since 1973?
December
400
Whose picture is on the $2 bill?
Thomas Jefferson
400
This code lets you know what is, or is not, acceptable to wear.
Dress code
400
Which state was the first to join the United States?
Delaware
500
In which state was the first radio station located?
Pennsylvania
KDKA in Pittsburgh.
500
How many months of the year have 28 days?
They all do!
500
During World War 2, pennies were made of something other than copper. What were they made with?
Steel
500
This code is still used around the world as a way to communicate.
Morse code
500
Most of the states joined the United States during which calendar month?
December (9 states)