Science
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
(It is about 11 times wider than Earth)
In what year was Fannie Mae originally created?
1938
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa
Which South Korean boy band is known for hits like "Dynamite" and "Butter"?
BTS
What is the largest bone in the human body?
the femur
(commonly known as the thigh bone, it is both the longest and strongest bone in the human body)
What major legislation in 1968 transitioned Fannie Mae into a private shareholder-owned company?
The Housing and Urban Development Act
How many time zones are there in Russia?
11
Which artist has the all time most Grammy wins?
Beyonce
(35 Grammys)
How many elements are on the periodic table?
118
What financial instrument introduced in the 1980s helped Fannie Mae attract global capital for mortgage financing?
Mortgage-back securities
What is the highest mountain in Africa?
Mount Kilimanjaro
(located in Tanzania, it is also the world’s largest free-standing mountain)
What is the best-selling album of all time?
"Thriller" by Michael Jackson
(This 1982 album sold around 70 million copies worldwide)
Who was the first human to travel into space?
Yuri Gagarin
(from the Soviet Union, he completed one orbit of Earth aboard the Vostok 1 spacecraft on 12 April 1961)
Fannie Mae has been profitable on an annual basis since what year?
2013
Who are the tallest and shortest US presidents?
Abraham Lincoln (tallest, 6'4")
James Madison (shortest, 5'4")
What city do the Beatles come from?
Liverpool, United Kingdom
(The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. The core lineup of the band comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr.)
What element does Sb stand for on the periodic table?
Antimony
(found in group 15 of the periodic table and has atomic number 51)
As of September 30, 2024, Fannie Mae paid ____ more to the government in dividends than the $119.9 billion we received.
$61.6 billion
What is the oldest currency still in use?
Pound Sterling
(The British Pound has been in use for over 1,200 years)
Which famous American pop band was originally called 'Kara's Flowers'?
Maroon 5
(The name was inspired by the band's collective high school crush!)