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When did synchronized swimming become an Olympic sport?
1984
Which of these is NOT a dog breed but might make a great feline friend?
A. Rhodesian Ridgeback
B. Siamese
C. Corgi
B. Siamese
What is the largest wild cat in the world?
Siberian tiger
Which United States city has a type of cream pie named after it?
Boston
In which country was pottery invented?
China. There have even been pots found from around 20,000 years ago.
What popular soft drink was invented in the United States in 1886?
Coca-Cola
What color is the chest of a male robin?
Red/Rusty orange red
How do flowers attract bees and insects?
Bright colors
The flute was first invented in which modern-day country?
Germany
What medication was first obtained from the willow tree in the 1890s?
Aspirin
The use of which pesticide was banned in the US in 1972?
DDT
Used in ancient Egypt, a sarcophagus is the equivalent of what modern-day item?
Coffin
In ancient Rome, it was considered treason to wear which color if you were not an emperor?
A. Purple
B. Red
C. Yellow
A. Purple
How much did the world's most expensive egg sell for?
$33 million. It was a Faberge egg.
When was the tin can invented?
1810
What does the color red symbolize in India?
Beauty and purity
What do sea turtles use beaches for?
Burying their eggs
Which 17th-century European country opened the first coffeehouse in 1647?
Italy
Which sea creature produces Calamari?
Squid
Mounties in their red coats are police officers in which vast country?
Canada
The Colorado town of Aspen is a hotspot for which winter sport?
Skiing
Which speedy feline could outrun your car and is the ultimate sprinter of the savannah?
Cheetah
When was the can opener invented?
1858
What do camels stash in their humps to fuel their desert adventures?
Fat
Which vibrant color are the feathers of cardinals, making them stand out in a snowy landscape?
Red
What is a common term for coffee in the United States, often used in casual settings?
Cup of Joe
Which U.S. President is the only one to have served more than 2 terms?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Samhain is the ancient name for Halloween festivities in which country?
Ireland
In which part of your body are the hammer and anvil bones?
Ear
Which U.S. state was the first to officially recognize Labor Day?
Oregon
In which country did ice cream sundaes originate?
The United States
What year was the first recorded ice cream parlor in America established?
1776
Which of these cleaning items do you particularly associate with James Dyson?
A. Broom
B. Vacuum
C. Sponge
The ancient Romans built 'aqueducts' to carry what?
Water
Thomas Edison recited which nursery rhyme on the very first gramophone?
Mary Had a Little Lamb
Charles Strite of Minnesota patented what breakfast device in 1919?
Toaster
What is the official state fruit of Georgia, known for its juicy and sweet flavor?
Peach
When was hairspray invented?
1948
Samuel Morse, who invented Morse code, was of what nationality?
American
William Painter invented which device found in every kitchen drawer and bar?
Bottle Opener
Joseph Shivers invented which elasticated fabric?
Spandex
Which European country saw coffee consumption decline in favor of tea in the 18th century?
Britian
Friedrich Serturner discovered that which painkiller could be extracted from the opium poppy?
Morphine
Adolf Gaston Eugen Fick invented what vision aid in the 1880s?
Contact lenses
What year was the first nuclear submarine launched?
1954
Which is the only part of a bear's body that is unprotected from bee stings?
Nose
How deep can seals dive?
A. 500 ft.
B. 750 ft.
C. 1500 ft
C. 1500 ft
The first postage stamp introduced in the 1940s was called the Penny what?
Black
What year did the first ice cream truck hit the streets?
1923
Which kitchen invention was originally called the Magnetron?
Microwave
Which type of whale has the longest flippers?
Humpback whale
Many rodents have cheek pouches. What are they for?
Carrying food
Which boulevard is the title of a musical?
Sunset
"Walk The Line" is a film based on the life of which singer?
Johnny Cash
X-Rays were discovered by a scientist in which country?
Germany
When lion cubs are born, what pattern is on their fur?
Spots
Which land mammal lives the longest after humans?
Elephants, with a lifespan of around 50-70 years.
What year was NASCAR formed?
1948
In Jewish tradition, what is used to symbolize a sweet New Year?
Apples dipped in honey
An Impossible Burger is a Burger that contains no what?
Meat