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The first Olympic games were held in 1896, but when were the first Winter Olympic Games held?
1924
In what direction would a sunflower face at the start of each day?
East
Who did "Time" magazine choose as its Person of the Century in 1999?
*Hint- he was a scientist
Albert Einstein
What is the most popular day of the week for people to eat ice cream?
Sunday
What was the first cooking show on television, hosted by James Beard in 1946, called?
"I Love to Eat"
By area, what is the smallest of the Great Lakes?
Lake Ontario
What number is represented by "X" in Roman numerals?
10
What US state was named for the future James II of England?
New York
Hawaii's tallest mountain is on which island?
It is located on the island of Hawai'i and is called Mauna Kea
The State of Washington was originally going to be called what?
Columbia
Approximately how many toothpicks can be created from a cord of wood?
7.5 million
In which country is the Great Sandy Desert located?
Australia
What popular beverage is thought to be discovered by accident?
Tea- the earliest story is that a Chinese emperor was boiling water in his garden, and a tea leaf floated into the water, and turned it a darker color, so he tried drinking it!
What was the popular children's toy Play-Doh originally made for?
Wallpaper cleaner
What country values cattle so much, that they have their own bill of rights?
India
During what day of the week do most bank robberies take place?
Fridays
Which U.S. president owned a car that worked in water, and would scare guests by driving it into a lake?
Lyndon B. Johnson
A town in Australia states that it is illegal to change a lightbulb without what?
A licensed electrician
Who owns all swans in England?
The monarchy (as of now it is King Charles III)
Which US state was named after the King of France?
Louisiana- It was named after King Louis XIV (14th) of France
What large reptile has a stomach so acidic, it can digest metal?
Crocodiles
What US state are a large portion of Stephen King's novels based in?
Maine
Why is bubblegum pink?
Because the man who invented it didn't want it to be grey, and red food coloring what the only thing available.
What percentage of adults still use "comfort objects" to sleep? (Ex. Teddy bears, specific blanket, etc.)
A. 72%
B. 51%
C. 34%
C. 34%
What is the only ship to have served in both WWII and the Gulf War?
The USS Missouri
What's the only bird that can swim, but not fly?
Penguin
Chicken feed was the original name for what yellow, orange and white Halloween candy?
Candy Corn
How many hairs are on an average person's head?
A. 50,000
B. 100,000
C. 1,000,000
100,000 hairs
What is the quirky name for a sudden heavy rainstorm in America?
A. Cloud hospital
B. Gully-washer
C. Water raid
D. Drip bomb
B. Gully-washer
About how many pounds of ice cream does the average American consume in a year?
A. 20lbs
B. 10lbs
C. 40lbs
A. 20lbs
Who was the first president to wear long trousers rather than knee breeches to his inauguration, and when was he inaugurated?
John Quincy Adams in 1825
On November 27, 2004, Garry Turner achieved the world record for having the most clothespins clipped to his face at one time. How many clothespins were on his face?
161
Why are most of the Muppets left-handed?
Because their puppeteers are right-handed, so they operate the Muppets’ heads with their right hands, leaving their own left hands to move the other Muppet limbs.
What was the first U.K. number one hit song that featured a full sentence question as its title?
**Hint- "Arf! Arf!"
“How Much is That Doggy in the Window?”
Which famous product was originally marketed as the “Esteemed Brain Tonic and Intellectual Beverage”?
Coca-Cola
What notable organ are moths missing?
Stomachs- nutrients are held in their tissue instead.
In 2015, what did the Turkish Supreme Court rule that male teachers could indeed wear during class?
Earrings
Predictably, sloths’ metabolisms are slower than that of any other mammal. How long does it take a sloth to digest its food?
2 weeks
What rare animal was kept on the British submarine, the HMS Trident, for six weeks during World War II?
Reindeer named Pollyanna
What is the least popular car color internationally?
Purple
What marine mammal always sleeps with one eye open?
Dolphins; only half of their brain sleeps at one time, so the opposite eye remains open while the one brain side rests.
How many calories do you consume when you lick a postage stamp?
5.9 calories
How long was the longest ever game of Monopoly?
54 straight hours- the only altered rule was "No limit to borrowing from the bank" so no one went bankrupt
Which university is older than the state it is named for?
The University of Minnesota (The university is 174 years old, the state of Minnesota is 167 years old)
What’s the fastest speed a human can run?
27.8 mph
When was the first helicopter invented?
1907
What year was the first toilet paper manufactured?
1857
What small, slimy animal can sleep for up to 3 years at a time?
Where is it illegal to be drunk while in charge of cows?
Scotland
In which country is beer classified as a soft drink up until the year 2011?
Russia
What is the longest-running Olympic sport?
Marathons
What famous explorer is credited with discovering America, despite not being the first person to reach it?
Christopher Columbus
Which vegetable is known as “courgette” in the UK?
Zucchinis
How old was the youngest person ever to climb Mt. Everest?
13 years old!
In which US state is it illegal to eat fried chicken with a fork?
Georgia
When was the longest gap between twins being born?
90 days- one child was born premature, but doctors were able to keep the other child in the womb until it was safe to be born
True or false - it's a federal crime to share your Netflix password in the US.
True
How long does it take for light from the Sun to reach the Earth?
8 minutes and 20 seconds
How many years did it take to construct the Tower of Pisa?
200 years
What is the national flower of the United States?
The rose