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A famous hot dog eating contest is televised on the 4th of July every year. What is the record for most hot dogs consumed in 10 minutes?
A) 13 B) 32 C) 55 D) 76
D!
The record for the most hot dogs and buns consumed in 10 minutes at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest is 76, set by Joey Chestnut in 2021. He also holds the record for eating 83 hot dogs in a one-on-one contest against Takeru Kobayashi.
100
____________ are the only part of the body that cannot heal themselves.
A) lungs B) heart
C) teeth D) toes
C!
That's because teeth are coated in enamel, which is not a living tissue.
100
_____ of the population is left-handed.
A) 10% B) 22% C) 34% D) 49%
A!
This means that around 9 out of 10 people are right-handed. While the percentage is relatively small, there's a wide range of individuals with left-handedness
100
In which American state was the first McDonald’s opened?
A) CA B) PA C) MD D) TX
A!
The first McDonald's restaurant was opened in San Bernardino, California. It was established in 1940 by brothers Richard and Maurice McDonald. Initially, it was a barbecue restaurant called "McDonald's Bar-B-Q". The brothers later revamped the business, focusing on speed and efficiency, leading to the development of the "Speedee Service System"
100
Why did pirates wear earrings?
A) they thought they looked richer
B) they thought they'd find the treasure
C) they believed it improved eyesight
D) they used them to distract people
C!
Many pirates believed that wearing earrings, especially gold ones, would bring them luck, protect them from drowning, or improve their eyesight
200
Dolphins have names for one another. True or false?
True!
Yes, dolphins have been shown to use unique signature whistles that function as names for each other, according to research published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B. These signature whistles are learned and used to identify and call out to specific individuals within their social groups
200
Chainsaws were first invented for __________:
A) cutting metal B) childbirth
C) digging D) computer work
B!
They were developed in Scotland in the late 18th Century to help aid and speed up the process of widening the hip cartilage, and the removal of disease-laden bone during childbirth.
200
In Toy Story, what is the name of Buzz Lightyear’s space agency employer?
A) Space Caller B) Space Command
C) Star Command D) NASA
C!
Toy Story movies, Buzz Lightyear, when he believes himself to be a real Space Ranger, mentions that he works for Star Command.
200
The orange and blue packaging of what Nestle candy bar proclaims that it is “crispety, crunchety and peanut-buttery”?
A) Snickers B) Kit Kat C) Butterfinger
D) WhaChaMaCallIt
C!
200
Name 4 of the 7 dwarves in Snow White.
Sleepy, Sneezy, Happy, Grumpy, Dopey, Doc and Bashful!
300
What is the most dangerous job in America?
A) logging B) deep sea fishing
C) being President D) roofers
A!
The most dangerous job in America is logging. Logging workers face high risks from falling trees, heavy machinery, and challenging terrain, resulting in the highest fatality rate among all professions
300
“Ladies and gentlemen, rock and roll,” were the first words spoken on what cable channel that launched at 12:01 a.m. on August 1, 1981?
A) TMC B) MTV C) TMZ D) VH1
B!
The words "Ladies and gentlemen, rock and roll" were first spoken on the MTV (Music Television) cable channel. This occurred at 12:01 am on August 1, 1981, marking the channel's official launch, according to History.com. The phrase was spoken by one of MTV's creators, John Lack, as the channel began broadcasting.
300
What was (most likely) the first sport ever invented?
A) swimming B) football
C) golf D) wrestling
D!
While it's impossible to pinpoint the very first sport with certainty, wrestling is widely considered one of the oldest, with evidence suggesting its practice as a sport dating back tens of thousands of years. Cave paintings depicting wrestling matches have been found from various ancient civilizations. Other early contenders for oldest sports include running, boxing, and activities related to hunting, like spear throwing.
300
Every July 4th, how many hot dogs are consumed?
A) 150,000 B) 1,000,000
C) 93,000,000 D) 150,000,000
D!
150 MILLION hot dogs are consumed in America each year on July 4th.
300
Which is the only metal to be in liquid form at room temperature?
A) Mercury B) Steel C) Tin D) Aluminum
A!
The only metal that is liquid at room temperature is mercury (Hg)
400
Do identical twins have identical fingerprints?
Yes or No?
No!
No, identical twins do not have identical fingerprints. Even though they share nearly identical DNA, the fine details of their fingerprints, like where ridges meet or branch, are unique due to environmental factors during fetal development.
400
Which duo won the first Grammy for Best Rap Performance?
A) Run DMC B) DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
C) Eric B. & Rakim D) Gang Starr
B!
The first Grammy award for Best Rap Performance was won by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince for their song "Parents Just Don't Understand". The award was presented at the 31st Annual Grammy Awards ceremony in 1989
400
In what year were the first Air Jordan sneakers released?
A) 1972 B) 1979 C) 1985 D) 1989
C!
The first Air Jordan sneakers, known as the Air Jordan 1, were released to the public on April 1, 1985. They were initially produced for Michael Jordan in late 1984
400
Which NFL quarterback has thrown the most touchdowns?
A) Tom Brady B) Drew Brees
C) Brett Favre D) Peyton Manning
A!
Tom Brady has thrown the most career passing touchdowns in NFL history. He has 649 career touchdown passes, according to FOX Sports and Statista. The next closest is Drew Brees with 571 touchdowns
400
How many years are there in a millennium?
A) 100
B) 1,000
C) 10,000
D) 100,000
B!
A millennium is 1,000 years!
500
Originally, Amazon only sold what kind of product?
A) men's clothing B) books
C) pet supplies D) jewelry
B!
Originally, Amazon only sold books. It launched as an online bookstore in 1995 and expanded into a wide variety of products later
500
A 401(k) is a type of tax-advantaged defined-contribution account designed to help you save for what withdrawal from working life?
A) retirement B) pets
C) home D) school
A!
A 401(k) is a type of tax-advantaged defined-contribution account designed to help you save for
retirement, which is the period when you withdraw from working life.
500
In Middle Eastern cuisine, what is Hummus made from? 
A) beans B) chickpeas
C) leaves D) nuts
B!
a thick paste or spread made from ground chickpeas and sesame seeds, olive oil, lemon, and garlic, made originally in the Middle East.
500
What determines the color of an eggshell?
A) the gender of the baby
B) the air when it's hatchedC) the breed of the mother hen
D) the father's feather colorC!
The primary factor determining an eggshell's color is the hen's genetics, specifically her breed. Different breeds of chickens deposit different pigments onto the eggshell as it forms in the oviduct, resulting in various colors like white, brown, blue, or green
500
You can't hum if you hold your nose.
True or false?
True!
It is impossible to hum while holding your nose because humming relies on nasal resonance, which is lost when the nose is blocked. Humming involves vibrating vocal folds, resonating air in the nasal cavity, and expelling air through the nostrils. When the nose is plugged, the air cannot resonate in the nasal cavity, and air cannot be expelled through the nose, effectively preventing true humming