Pop Culture
What was the coffee shop named in the hit TV show Friends?
Central Perk
What popular soft drink was originally created as a medicine in the late 1800s?
Coca-Cola
Which city is known as the “City of Light”?
Paris
How many stocks are in the S&P 500 index?
503
Which NFL quarterback has thrown the most touchdowns?
Tom Brady
Name the iconic TV comedian who is known for skits involving a chocolate conveyor belt and stomping grapes?
Lucille Ball
What kind of fruit was known as the "appel of paradis" in the Middle Ages?
The banana
Which U.S. state is famous for its geysers and hot springs, including Old Faithful?
Wyoming
What unique method does the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing use for disposing of destroyed/shredded currency?
It is recycled via composting, landfill projects, or burned for electricity.
Which team won the first Super Bowl?
Green Bay Packers
What is the name of Harry Potter’s owl?
Hedwig
When was In-N-Out Burger founded?
1948
How many states does the Appalachian trail cover?
14
What major U.S. stock index is weighted by price rather than market capitalization?
Dow Jones Industrial Average
What sport were women allowed to play in the Olympics for the first time?
Tennis
Who won the first season of American Idol?
Kelly Clarkson
What is the only food that never spoils?
Honey
What U.S. state is known as the “Land of 10,000 Lakes”?
Minnesota
What financial theory that states asset price changes are random?
Random Walk theory
Which athlete has won the most Olympic medals?
Michael Phelps (28 medals)
What is the longest-running Broadway show?
The Phantom of the Opera
What country is credited with inventing the croissant (despite its strong association with France)?
Austria
What is the only country that spans two continents?
Turkey
Who is credited with creating the 401(k) retirement plan in 1979
Ted Benna
What US city hosted the 1994 World Cup final?
Pasadena