Bloomberg Fun Facts
Before founding Bloomberg LP, at which investment bank did Michael Bloomberg work?
Salomon Brothers
What is the capital of Lebanon? If Amal is on the team and what sea does it border?
Beirut; Mediterranean Sea
Which U.S. sitcom set in NYC featured six friends and ran from 1994–2004?
Friends
Which Brazilian footballer won 3 World Cups?
Pelé
What is the traditional Brazilian dish made with black beans and pork?
Feijoada
How much Michael Bloomberg donated over his lifetime?
Around U$21Bi
Which state is known by being the home of Jousting Sport?
Maryland
Which U.S. singer’s 1984 album Like a Virgin made her a global icon?
Madonna
In which city did Usain Bolt set his 100m world record of 9.58 seconds?
Berlin
What sweet Lebanese pastry is made with phyllo dough and syrup, filled with nuts?
Baklava
Bloomberg has how many global news bureaus as of 2024?
About 120
What U.S. state has the largest Dominican population outside the DR?
New York
Which Jamaican artist had a posthumous UK hit with “Iron Lion Zion”?
Bob Marley
What former MLB player from the DR is known as “Big Papi”?
David Ortiz
Which Colombian soup with chicken, corn, and potatoes is popular in Bogotá?
Ajiaco
Bloomberg's core values are outlined in what guide?
The Bloomberg Way
The U.S. city of Chicago sits on the shore of which Great Lake?
Lake Michigan
In 2022, which Colombian reggaeton artist released Un Verano Sin Ti?
Trick: Bad Bunny (Puerto Rican)
Which U.S. female gymnast holds the most World Championship gold medals?
Simone Biles
How many hamburgers are sold in the US yearly? 10% error is accepted
50 Billion
What ancient Roman temple was discovered under Bloomberg’s London HQ during construction?
The Temple of Mithras
Which U.S. state has the most active volcanoes?
Alaska
Which Italian film won Best Foreign Language Film at the 1999 Oscars?
Life is Beautiful
Which U.S. city hosted the Summer Olympics in 1996?
Atlanta
What type of pasta, meaning “little worms,” is found in Italian soups?
Vermicelli