How many minutes are in one hour?
60
What does a tadpole grow into?
A frog
Which celebration, still held annually today in New Orleans, began in Mobile, the capital of the New France colony in Louisiana, in early 1703?
Mardi Gras
Which explorer had ships called Pinta, Santa Maria and Niña?
Christopher Columbus
In Nebraska, a man is not allowed to run around with what?
A shaved chest
Alan Shepard became the first person to play golf where in 1971?
On the moon
A classic Banana Split dessert is like a party on a plate – how many types of ice cream crash this fruity fiesta; and what are they?
3- vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry
Do elephants have tails?
Yes!
What does a thermometer measure?
Temperature
The 26th Amendment to the Constitution prohibits the federal government from using this as a reason for denying the right to vote.
Age
Which country experienced the 1896 Klondike gold rush?
Canada
In Florida, It’s Illegal for Unmarried Women to Do What on Sundays?
Skydive
Which country has the most natural lakes?
Canada
Which state is the origin of the Mud Pie?
Mississippi
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
What is the tallest mountain in the world?
Mt. Everest
How long was the first Thanksgiving celebration?
Three days
What was the codename given to the project to develop the atomic bomb?
The Manhattan Project
In Montana, it is illegal to throw a ball...?
Within city limits
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
Diamond
Sticky buns are the sweet rebels of the pastry world – they get their groove from one magical ingredient. What sweetener brings the stickiness?
Brown sugar
What color are the spots on ladybugs?
Black
Who invented the lightbulb?
Thomas Edison
Colonists dumped over 300 crates of tea into the ocean as a protest to what?
British Tea Tax
The fall of which civilization marked the start of the Dark Ages in Europe?
Western Roman Empire
In Brooklyn, New York, donkeys are not allowed to sleep where?
In a bathtub
Which ancient wonder of the world was located in Egypt?
The Great Pyramid of Giza
Ever heard of a burger that’s defying expectations? The Impossible Burger boldly skips one thing. What is it missing?
Meat
What is known as the “Red Planet”?
Mars
What company invented the iPhone?
Apple
Who led the expedition, approved by President Jefferson, to explore the lands west of the Mississippi?
Lewis and Clark
The ancient trade route between Europe and China was known as what kind of road?
The Silk Road
In North Carolina, elephants are prohibited from what?
Plowing cotton fields
What is the longest river in the world?
The Nile River
In-N-Out Burger isn’t just a meal—it’s a west coast legend. In which state did this secret sauce of simplicity first flip its grill?
California
How many stars are on the American flag?
50
What are pickles made from?
Cucumbers
Known for his “Fourscore” speech and for abolishing slavery, who was our 16th president of the U.S.?
Abraham Lincoln
What was the occupation of Spartacus in ancient Rome?
Gladiator
In Marshalltown, Iowa, horses are not allowed to eat what?
Fire hydrants
How many minutes are in a full day?
1440 minutes
Which legendary fried chicken chain keeps its secret locked away with a blend of "11 herbs and spices" that has sparked endless culinary debates?
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)
What are the “five senses?”
Sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch
Which planet in the solar system is the largest?
Jupiter
In 1919, the 18th Amendment enforced the prohibition of this substance but was later repealed by the 21st Amendment.
Alcohol
In which month of 1939 did Germany invade Poland and spark off World War 2?
September
In Oregon, where is having a wedding ceremony prohibited?
On an ice-skating rink
What is the deepest point in Earth’s oceans?
The Mariana Trench
Imagine a fizzy revolution starting back in 1886—what popular soft drink was invented in the United States that still tickles taste buds today?
Coca-Cola
What is the cowboy's name in “Toy Story”?
Woody
What is a common way to celebrate New Year’s Eve, the Chinese New Year, and the 4th of July?
Fireworks
The time period between 1929 and 1939 was an economic shock to most of the world. It was known as what?
The Great Depression
In 1958, Fidel Castro overthrew President Batista in which country?
Cuba
In Providence, Rhode Island, it is against the law to sell what two items at the same time on a Sunday?
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Who wrote “To Kill a Mockingbird”?
Harper Lee
During World War II, which comforting, sticky sandwich combo became a staple for soldiers and home cooks alike?
PB&J
How many inches are in a foot?
12
How many continents are in the world?
7
In 1921, this man contracted an illness that left him paralyzed, but it didn’t stop him from getting elected to the presidential office three times.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Which animal is thought to have brought the Bubonic Plague to Europe?
Black rats and fleas
In Texas, what can you not do to another person's cow?
Milk it
Which country invented ice cream?
China
Which tangy condiment, first sold commercially in 1876, has since become the go-to sauce on fries, burgers, and everything in between?
Ketchup
What do you call the part of the plant that grows underground?
Roots
How many brains does a starfish have?
0!
In 1701, the Collegiate School at Saybrook was founded in Connecticut. It is better known as what university today?
Yale University
In 1948, the Soviets blocked off rail and road traffic to which city?
Berlin
In Wilbur, Washington, what kind of horse can you not ride?
An ugly one
Which country is the largest producer of coffee?
Brazil
What spiced pie, a Thanksgiving tradition with roots tracing back to early American settlers, fills autumn with warmth and nostalgia?
Pumpkin pie
Whose nose grew longer every time he lied?
Pinocchio
What do caterpillars turn into?
Butterflies
The United States took over the building of this modern marvel in 1904 and finished its construction in 1914, thus creating a shortcut from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean.
The Panama Canal
The phrase 'let them eat cake' was attributed to which historical figure?
Marie-Antoinette
In New Jersey, cars cannot pass what on the street?
Horse drawn carraiges
Which organ in the human body produces insulin?
The pancreas
Which towering, savory sandwich layers corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing to create an unforgettable flavor explosion?
Reuben sandwich