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What is the capital city of Illinois?
Springfield
The fear of what animal is known as 'arachnophobia'?
Spiders
What is the name of Mickey Mouse’s dog?
Pluto
Who was the U.S. President during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
John F. Kennedy
The preamble, amendments and articles are all part of what important United States document?
The Constitution
Grasslands are located on every continent except which one?
Antarctica
As early as 1901 this U.S. state was described as “The Mitten State.”
Michigan
Which two countries border the Dead Sea?
Jordan and Israel
Which U.S. president is honored by a statue in Ballybunion, Ireland?
Bill Clinton
Mt. Everest is located on the border of the Chinese region of Tibet and what other country?
Nepal
How many zeros are in a quadrillion?
15
What famous speech delivered on November 19, 1863, lasted only two minutes?
The Gettysburg Address
What tiny brand of breath mints was invented in 1969?
Tic Tacs
Because its hundreds of “seeds” are on the outside, this “berry” isn’t considered a true berry.
A strawberry
Can you name all of the seven dwarves from Snow White?
Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, Sneezy
Washington Police Officers Get a Half Hour Class in How to What?
Sit down.
Seattle PD fingerprinting unit had to take mandatory classes on how to use rolling chairs after 2 employees injured themselves from "not using the chair properly."
Does the monopoly man wear a monocle?
No!
What is the earliest time recorded that a prosthetic limb was used? What part of the body was it?
950BC- it was a wooden and leather toe prosthetic on a mummy!
What vegetable was originally purple?
Carrots
How much does the toilet system cost on the international space station?
$23 Million!
What unusual thing can some lizards do when they feel threatened?
They can detach their tail
The World Cup trophy was stolen in 1966—what was the name of the dog who helped recover it?
Pickles
Besides humans, what is the only other known species to have names for themselves?
Dolphins
Cats spend about 30% of their waking hours doing what?
Grooming themselves
In the U.S., August 3 is dedicated to which fruit?
Watermelons
Roman Emperor Gaius loved which creature so much he appointed it senator?
His horse
In May 2003, the fastest known speeding ticket in US history was handed out, with a Swedish sports car allegedly going 242 MPH in a 75 MPH zone. In what state did it occur?
Texas
How long can sloths hold their breath?
40 minutes
Annoyed that his college, Trinity College, wouldn’t allow dogs in dorms, Lord Byron kept what animal as a pet instead?
A bear
How heavy is the average cloud?
1.1 Million pounds
What extinct bird got its name from a Portuguese word meaning "simpleton"?
The Dodo bird
The Hollywood sign sits atop which mountain range?
Santa Monica Mountains
Who was the famous queen of Egypt known for her beauty and power?
Cleopatra
Which US state has an annual frog jumping competition at the Calaveras County Fair?
California- it has been held annually since 1893
What is the record length for "farthest throw of a washing machine?" (in feet)
14 feet 7.2 inches
What animal did Australian soldiers fight in 1932?
Emus. The war lasted just a month. The soldiers literally used machine guns to fight the birds, but when the gun jammed, the emus won a small victory.
Which farm animal produces the largest litters?
Pigs- the average amount is 10, but they can have up to 20!
In what city is the Kentucky Derby held?
Louisville
Which US state was the first to secede from the Union in 1860?
South Carolina
Hells Canyon is located in which two US states?
Oregon and Idaho
What is the name for a group of rhinoceroses?
Crash
About what percentage of the world is allergic to cats?
10-20%
Which US state is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" state?
Virginia
In Greek mythology, King Midas turned everything he touched into what?
Gold
Where was oldest sculpture of a human figure discovered?
Germany- it was a sculpture of a women made from mammoth ivory and dates back 42,000 years!
What was Captain McIntyre's nickname on M*A*S*H?
Trapper
In which mountain range is the highest continuous paved road in the U.S.?
Rocky Mountains
What river flows through the city of Little Rock?
Arkansas River
What former US President died one week before the 1973 cease fire in Vietnam?
Lyndon Johnson
Lockjaw is another name for which disease?
Tetanus
What type of leaf is depicted on the national flag of Canada?
Maple leaf
When was the last time the Liberty Bell rang?
1846 on George Washington's birthday. It cracked to the point of being unable to use and was never rung again.
In the fable "The Tortoise and the Hare", what animal judges the race?
The fox
What was the name of Al Capone's criminal organization?
The Chicago Outfit
Where did The Wizard of Oz live?
The Emerald City
Liberty Island is located in the harbor of what US city?
New York City
Which continent is the natural habitat of the Ostrich?
Africa
What invention in about 1450 A.D. revolutionized communication and the World?
The printing press
How long are the hour and minute hands on Big Ben?
The hour hand is 8ft long and the minute hand is 14ft long!
In what year was the first heart transplant surgery performed?
1967