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What is the largest mammal in the world?
The blue whale
What do bees collect to make honey?
Nectar
How many wives did King Henry VIII have?
Six
What is the world record for the longest hiccupping spree?
A. 68 years
B. 50 years
C. 82 years
A- 68 years
What animal is known to laugh and has been proven to have a sense of humor?
Rats
What animal’s milk is pink?
Hippopotamus
In what year did the Great Fire of London occur?
1666
Who is known as the “Father of Modern Physics”?
Albert Einstein
What is the largest island in the world?
Greenland
What is the largest bone in the human body?
The femur
What year did the Titanic sink?
1912
Who painted the famous artwork “The Last Supper”?
Leonardo da Vinci
Which planet is known as the “Red Planet”?
Mars
Who discovered penicillin?
Alexander Fleming
Which natural disaster is measured with a Richter scale?
Earthquakes
How many films did Sean Connery play James Bond in?
Seven
What movie is this quote from- "Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get."?
Forrest Gump
What is the longest running Broadway show?
The Phantom of the Opera
In which centuries did ballet originate?
15th and 16th centuries
Which animal can be seen on the Porsche logo?
Horse
How many parts (screws and bolts included) does the average car have?
30,000
What is the main ingredient in hummus?
Chickpeas
Which popular soft drink was originally created as a medicine in the 19th century?
Coca-Cola
Which country is famous for its chocolate and is home to brands like Lindt and Toblerone?
Switzerland
Which bones are babies born without?
Kneecaps
How many taste buds does the average human tongue have?
A. 5,000
B. 15,000
C. 10,000
C.10,000
About how many times does a heart beat per day?
A. 100,000
B. 200,000
C. 75,000
100,000
Which American state is the largest (by area)?
Alaska
Which two countries share the longest international border?
Canada and the USA
What is the name of the world's largest river?
The Nile
Which river runs through the Grand Canyon?
The Colorado River
How many Pyramids of Giza were made?
Three
Which religion dominated the Middle Ages?
Catholicism
Who is often referred to as the “King of Pop” and is known for iconic hits like “Thriller” and “Billie Jean”?
Michael Jackson
“Adventure of Sherlock Holmes” was written by which writer?
Arthur Conan Doyle
Who is seen as the most famous female American fashion icon of the 1960’s?
Jacqueline Kennedy
What is the tallest building in the world?
Burj Khalifa
How long did it take to build the Empire State building?
410 days
What is the smallest (adult) bed size available in the United States?
Twin
Who has been the longest-serving monarch of the United Kingdom?
Queen Elizabeth II at 70 years (and 127 days)
How long is the gestation period of an African elephant?
22 months
Which animal symbolizes good luck in Europe?
Ladybug
What is the name for a large group of adult frogs?
Army
What is the largest species of bear?
Polar bear
Where does Buddhism fall in a ranking of the world’s largest religion?
Fifth
Which two U.S. states don’t observe Daylight Saving Time?
Arizona and Hawaii
Which of Shakespeare’s plays is the longest?
Hamlet
What is the tallest breed of dog in the world?
The great dane
How many ribs are in a human body?
24
What is the smallest ocean in the world?
The Arctic
What is the most common eye color for humans?
Brown
10-20% of all power outages in the US are caused by what?
Squirrels
What famous horse won the Triple Crown in 1973?
Secretariat
What animal is constitutionally protected in Florida?
Pigs
What object is said to bring bad luck if it is broken?
A mirror
How many red stripes are there on the American flag?
Seven
Which country is the largest producer of vanilla?
Madagascar
In ancient Greece, throwing an apple at someone was a declaration of what?
Love
What U.S. newspaper is nicknamed “the Gray Lady”?
The New York Times
What is the real first name of Marilyn Monroe?
Norma Jeane