July 4th
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Animals
Health
100
On July 4, 1960, which Hall of Fame Yankee great hit a first inning three-run home run for the 300th home run in his career?
Mickey Mantle
100
Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest has happened on each Independence Day since 1972. Where does the competition take place?
The corner of Surf Avenue and Stillwell Avenue in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York. Specifically, it's in front of the original Nathan's Famous restaurant
100
What company logo, featured in the movie "Cast Away", contains an arrow between two of the letters?
100
What "teddy bear" lives in eucalyptus trees and has strong, sharp claws and teeth that it will gladly use if scared and cornered?
Koala Bear
100
This mineral is required for bone development and so a doctor might recommend taking it if you have osteoporosis.
Calcium
200
What gorilla trained to communicate in sign language was born on July 4th, 1971?
Koko
Koko's birth name, Hanabiko, is Japanese for "fireworks child", a nod to her Independence Day birthday
200
Where was the first celebration of Independence Day held?
Philadelphia in 1777
200
What is the name given to a screwdriver with a four pointed pattern?
Phillips screwdriver. It's designed to fit screws with a cross-shaped or "+" shaped slot on their heads
200
What is the largest turtle alive today?
Leatherback turtle
200
This vitamin is important to eye health and a deficiency of it can lead to night blindness. What vitamin is it?
Vitamin A
300
On July 4th 1954, one country finally ended 14 years of rationing of meat and bacon. Which country was it?
The United Kingdom (UK) ended 14 years of meat and bacon rationing, marking the final step in dismantling the country's wartime food distribution system, according to the BBC. This event concluded the rationing that had been in place since the start of World War II
300
What is the proper way to fold the American flag?
In a triangular shape, with specific ritual and etiquette
300
We like to exercise to the Village People singing "YMCA", but what does YMCA stand for?
Young Men's Christian Association
300
It lives on tiny ants and termites, but what silly-looking creature can actually slash you open?
giant anteater
300
This vitamin plays an important role in helping the blood clot. What is it?
Vitamin K
400
What country attained full independence from the United States on July 4th 1946?
The Philippines. This independence was formally recognized through the Treaty of Manila. The date was chosen by the US to coincide with its own Independence Day.
400
Which American president was born on July 4, 1872
Calvin Coolidge
400
In their slogan, how many varieties is the Heinz company famous for?
The Heinz company is famous for its slogan "57 varieties", though the company actually offered more than 60 products at the time. The founder, Henry Heinz, chose the number 57 because he found it memorable, despite having more products according to the Heinz History Center and Britannica.
400
What is the largest snake in the Western hemisphere?
The green anaconda (Eunectes murinus) is generally considered the largest snake in the Western Hemisphere, particularly in terms of weight and girth
- Size: It can reach lengths of up to 30 feet (9 meters) and weigh up to 550 pounds (250 kg).
400
Which of the oils or fats listed would be the closest to a "Superfood" or "fitness food"? Palm oil, lard, butter or olive oil?
Olive Oil
Olive oil, particularly extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), is well-known for its health benefits, including being a good source of monounsaturated fats, antioxidants (like polyphenols), and anti-inflammatory properties.
500
July 4th is celebrated as Liberation Day in which African country?
Rwanda, not as Independence Day like in the United States. It commemorates the end of the Rwandan genocide and the victory of the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) led by Paul Kagame. This day marks the end of a period of oppression and the beginning of a new era of freedom and democracy for Rwanda.
500
Which president of the United States was the first to host a Fourth of July celebration at the White House?
Thomas Jefferson in 1801
500
What does Volkswagen, the popular German car, mean in English?
"People's car": The name is a combination of the German words "Volk" (people) and "Wagen" (car).
500
What kind of pit viper is known by the noise it makes?
Rattlesnake
500
As water is your body's main chemical component, nutritionists agree that to maintain one's health all people should drink eight glasses of water a day. True or false?
False
There is no scientific consensus on the recommended daily intake of water. Your water needs depend on many factors including your health, age, and activity. Those who exercise regularly will need a larger intake of fluid due to loss from perspiration.