Harvard Happenings
Harvard was founded in this year, making it the oldest higher education institution in the U.S.
What is 1636?
"I feel the need...the need for speed!"
What is Top Gun?
How many taste buds does an average human have?
Snow isn’t actually white — it appears so because of this property of light.
What is light scattering/reflection?
In Japan, it’s become a tradition to eat this fast food on Christmas.
What is KFC?
Harvard’s motto, Veritas, means this in Latin.
What is “truth”?
“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.”
What is Elf?
This fruit has more genes than a human being.
What is a tomato?
This reindeer’s name literally means “thunder” in German.
Who is Donner?
According to Gen Z folklore, this December event causes Spotify to take over everyone’s personality.
What is Spotify Wrapped?
This Harvard alumnus was the first American to win a Nobel Prize.
Who is Theodore William Richards?
“I’m not a regular mom, I’m a cool mom.”
What is Mean Girls?
What body part can’t heal itself if it’s damaged?
What is a tooth?
Psychologists say people are more generous during the holidays because of this hormone, also nicknamed the “love molecule.”
What is oxytocin?
In Love Actually, the Prime Minister is played by this actor.
Who is Hugh Grant?
Harvard University is one of seven Ivy League schools that have the word "University" in the official name. What is the one school that uses the word "College" instead of "University?
What is Dartmouth?
“With great power comes great responsibility.”
What is Spider-Man?
How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop (according to science)?
What is 364?
This famous physicist once described snowflakes as “tiny miracles of beauty.”
Who is Johannes Kepler?
This movie gave us the phrase “Keep the change, ya filthy animal.”
What is 'Home Alone"?
Although the movie "Legally Blonde" is based on Harvard's Law School, the author of the book was based on Amanda Brown's experience at what other law school, where much of the movie was filmed.
What is Standford?
“I’m not superstitious, but I am a little stitious.”
What is The Office?
How many hearts does an octopus have?
What is three?
If Santa’s sleigh travels 510 million km on Christmas Eve, he’d need to move at roughly what fraction of the speed of light?
What is 0.005% of the speed of light? (approx. 5,000 km/s)
The modern image of Santa Claus was popularized by this 20th-century beverage company.
What is Coca-Cola?