Historic Milestones
This famous ocean liner struck an iceberg and sank on its maiden voyage in April 1912.
RMS Titanic
This fizzy, lemon-lime soft drink was originally invented in St. Louis in 1929 under the catchy name "Bib-Label Lithiated Lemon-Lime Soda."
7 Up
This largest internal organ in the human body is responsible for filtering blood, producing bile, and detoxifying chemicals.
The liver
If a nickel is 5 cents and a dime is 10 cents, how many nickels make up one shiny silver dollar ($1.00)?
20 nickels
Explanation: One dollar equals 100 cents. Dividing the total amount by the value of a single nickel gives the count ($1.00 ÷ $0.05 = 20).
You're in a dark room with a candle, a wood stove, and a gas lamp. You only have one match. Which do you light first?
The match
In October 1947, Chuck Yeager became the first person to officially break this barrier in the Bell X-1 plane.
The sound barrier (mach 1)
This bright orange, powdered cheese macaroni dinner became a staple in cupboards during WWII rationing.
Kraft Macaroni & Cheese
These tiny cells in our blood lack a nucleus and contain hemoglobin, which carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.
Red blood cells
A recipe calls for 3 cups of flour to make 24 cookies. How many cups of flour do you need for 72 cookies?
9 cups
Explanation: First, see how many batches fit into the target amount by dividing 72 by 24, which equals 3 batches. Then, multiply the flour needed for one batch by 3 (3 cups × 3 = 9 cups).
What goes through cities and fields, but never moves?
Opened in 1955 by Walt Disney, this famous California theme park revolutionized the amusement industry.
Disneyland
Invented in 1912, this iconic chocolate sandwich cookie with cream filling remains America's favorite.
Oreo
This largest part of the brain is divided into two hemispheres and controls higher functions like reasoning, memory, and voluntary movement.
The cerebrum
Gasoline cost roughly 25 cents per gallon in 1960. If you bought 12 gallons, what was your total bill?
$3.00
Explanation: Multiply the number of gallons by the cost per gallon (12 × $0.25 = $3.00). Tip: Since 4 quarters make a dollar, 12 quarters equals 3 dollars.
There are 18: 3 in 'the', 7 in 'English', and 8 in 'alphabet'
In August 1974, this U.S. President became the first and only to resign from office following the Watergate scandal.
Richard Nixon
Introduced in 1930, this bright yellow, spongy snack cake with a creamy filling was famously known for having a "cream filling."
Twinkie
These muscular blood vessels carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the rest of the body (with one exception for the pulmonary vessels).
Arteries
A television set originally priced at $200 is on sale for 25% off. What is the final sale price?
$150
Explanation: First, calculate the discount amount by finding 25% (or one-quarter) of $200 ($200 × 0.25 = $50). Then, subtract that discount from the original price ($200 - $50 = $150).
How many times can you subtract 5 from 25?
Once — after that, it's no longer 25
Signed in July 1945, this historic agreement by Truman, Churchill (later Attlee), and Stalin established the post-WWII administration and demilitarization of Germany.
The Potsdam Agreement (or Potsdam Conference)
Invented in 1953 by Arthur Fry and Spencer Silver at 3M, this iconic office supply staple features a unique low-tack adhesive that allows it to be stuck and re-stuck.
Post-it Notes
Located in the inner ear, this snail-shaped, fluid-filled structure converts sound vibrations into nerve impulses sent to the brain.
The cochlea
If you invest $1,000 at a simple interest rate of 5% per year, how much total interest will you earn after 3 years?
$150
Explanation: Use the simple interest formula (Principal x Rate x Time). First, find 1 year of interest: $1,000 x 0.05 = $50. Then, multiply by the 3 years: $50 x 3 = $150.
What has 13 hears but no other organs?
A deck of cards