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If you are in Sweden on New Year’s eve, you kiss everyone in the room at midnight.
Yes/No?
NO. (In scotland)
Which of the following is NOT a son of Jacob?
a. Asher
b. Josiah
c. Benjamin
d. Gad
b. Josiah
True or False
Which one of the five makes the best comparison? CAACCAC is to 3113313 as CACAACAC is to 31313113 .
False.
31311313
True or False
An Olympic swimming pool is long 60 meters.
False.
50 meters.
If two’s company and three’s a crowd, what do four and five make?
It's nine!
On what date was New Year’s celebrated in ancient Rome?
March 1
How many plagues did the Lord bring upon the Egyptians so that they would let the Israelites depart?
a.10
b.7
c. 14
d. 1
a. 10
How many corners are there in a cube?
A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9
Answer: C
A cube has eight such points where three lines meet, so a cube has eight corners.
Ads for Cigarettes were banned from American TV on January 1, ?
a. 1967
b. 1970
c. 1971
d. 1972
c. 1971
On this day in 1970, President Richard Nixon signed legislation banning cigarette ads from airing on television and radio.
What goes up and down but still remains in the same place?
It's stairs!
What is the first place on Earth to celebrate New Year's each year?
Kiritimati Island
(At 5:00 am ET on December 31, the vibrant celebrations will commence, marking the onset of global festivities )
Which king of Israel was renowned for his wisdom?
a.Hezekiah
b.Solomon
c.Isaiah
d.David
b. Solomon
Nia, twelve years old, is three times as old as her sister. How old will Nia be when she is twice as old as her sister?
a. 15
b. 16
c. 18
d. 20
b. 16
What food do people in the Southern United States often eat for good luck on New Year’s Eve?
Black-eyed peas
What is always coming, but never arrives?
It's tomorrow!
At one minute before midnight in Spain, twelve of what is eaten before the clock strikes for the New Year?
Grapes
The first three kings of Israel, in order, were:
a.David, Solomon, Saul
b.Solomon, Saul, David
c.David, Ahaz, Solomon
d.Saul, David, Solomon
d. Saul, David, Solomon
Two people can make two bicycles in 2 hours. How many people are required to make 12 bicycles in 6 hours?
a. 4
b. 6
c. 8
d. 10
a. 4
If two people can make 2 bicycles in 2 hours -> each person can make 1 bicycle in 2 hours. In 6 hours, a person will make 6/2= 3 bicycles. To make 12 bicycles in 6 hours number of people needed will be= total number of bicycles/number of bicycles made by one person in 6 hours= 12/3= 4.
What's the fastest land animal?
a. Pronghorn
b. Cheetah
c. Springbok
d. Lion
B. Cheetah (120 km/hr)
Explain:
Pronghorn: 88.5 km/ hr
Springbok: 88 km/ hr
Lion: 80.5 km/ hr
How can a girl go 25 days without sleep?
She sleeps at night
In what ancient country were eggs given as gifts on New Year’s Day?
Persia
Which book of the Old Testament is shortest?
Obadiah
Which number should come next in this series? 10, 17, 26, 37,…..?
50
3^2 +1 = 10
4^2 +1 = 17
5^2 +1 = 26
6^2 +1 = 37
7^2 +1 = 50
What is the most consumed manufactured drink in the world?
Tea
What goes up but never ever comes down?
Your age