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What U.S. President asked to be buried with a copy of the constitution under his head?
Andrew Johnson- his specific instructions were to wrap him in the American flag and place a copy of the Constitution under his head.
A barber in India uses what unusual, and dangerous, item to cut hair?
Fire- he has been doing it for 30 years!
How many known species of insects are just in the U.S.?
91,000. There is an estimated 73,000 unknown species!
The world's oldest slice of cake was found in 1913, preserved in a mold. How old is it?
4,000 years
If you give something up for Lent, how many days are you going without?
40 days
The average lifespan of a goldfish is 10 years; What is the record for the oldest goldfish to date?
43 years old
Industry Kitchen in New York held the record (until 2025) of the most expensive pizza- what was the price?
$2,700- The pizza, which you have to order two days in advance, is topped with 24 karat gold leaves, Stilton blue cheese, Hudson Valley foie gras, Platinum Osetra caviar, French Périgord truffle and Almas caviar, which is optional for an extra $700.
What is the average "lifespan" of an MLB baseball?
7 pitches (or about a week)- once it hits the dirt, a new ball is put in game, and the old ball is either used in practice or sent to the minor league.
What is the only continent that has no active volcanoes?
Australia
"Upon the long river" is the English translation of the name of which US state?
Connecticut
What is Scrooge's first name?
Ebenezer
What was Marilyn Monroe’s natural hair color?
Brunette
During WWII, some women in Allied countries wore what as a sign of defiance to Hitler?
Red lipstick- it was rumored he hated the color, so women would wear it purposely.
What color are you not supposed to after before Labor Day?
White
Ireland's River Shannon flows into which ocean?
Atlantic Ocean
What English queen made black teeth a trend?
Queen Elizabeth I. She had a sweet tooth, but unfortunately, all the years of eating sugary treats caused her teeth to turn black. Since the monarch was a major influencer of her time, other women decided to black out their teeth to copy their queen’s smile.
What did ancient Egyptians use as pillows?
Stone (ouch!)
In what U.S. state can you get your marriage annulled if it was a "joke"?
Delaware- both parties must agree it was a joke, and you have to file for annulment within 90 days.
What color was Judy Garland's hair supposed to be when she played Dorothy in 'The Wizard of Oz'?
Blonde- MGM production staff put Garland in a long blonde wig and heavier makeup, temporary director nixed the idea, believing she looked too artificial and sophisticated to be a rural farm girl.
What organ did Aristotle believe the seat of intelligence was?
The heart
In 2004, an orchestra was founded made up of what vintage typing instrument?
Typewriters! They are fittingly known as The Boston Typewriter Orchestra
What U.S. president's library boasts a 3-ton chunk of the Berlin Wall?
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
What is the least populated U.S. state?
Wyoming
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. received his Ph.D. from which school?
Boston University
In Congo, the bride and groom are not supposed to do what during their wedding?
Smile: weddings are considered "serious" and if you smile, you're not taking the commitment seriously.
Campbell's soup was introduced in 1897, what was their first flavor?
Tomato soup
What five countries formed Colonies that would later become part of the United States territory?
England, Spain, France, the Netherlands, and Sweden
Which country is home to the world's longest roller coaster?
Japan-The Steel Dragon 2000 is 1.54 miles long, and it climbs up to speeds of 95 miles per hour and features a 307-foot drop.
What US city was destroyed by an earthquake in 1906?
San Francisco, California
Where is the world's largest tropical orchid garden?
Singapore
Fiat, the car company, once made a vehicle with what normally in-home item?
Coffee maker- it didn't last long tough; they stopped making this model a year later.
In the 1800s, people took pills made of what fruit to cure a multitude of illnesses?
Tomatoes, they also sold ketchup as a medicine for the same reason.
What city was the first American college located in, and what college is it?
Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Often worn by young girls, "Mary Janes" are what type of fashion item?
Shoes
What island in California was once called Pelican Island?
Alcatraz Island
In what US state would you find Fort Wayne?
Indiana
How many states can you see from Willis Tower (formerly known as Sears Tower) in Chicago and what are they?
4-Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, and Wisconsin.
What US first lady helped draft the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
Eleanor Roosevelt
What river separates New Hampshire and Vermont?
The Connecticut River
What does a zythologist study?
*Hint- it's the study of a beverage
Beer and beer-making
How old was Catherine of Aragon when she was betrothed to Prince Arthur?
3 years old- her then husband was 14, this was to ensure an alliance between England and Spain. They were married less than a year before Arthur died, and she was married to his younger brother Henry VIII.
Which ocean does Tanzania have water access to?
The Indian Ocean
What mythical creature is the national animal of Wales?
The Welsh Dragon
What is a group of snails referred to as?
Walk of snails
What was America's first major fast food chain?
White Castle
How many years does a sesquicentennial celebrate?
150
The "Buffalo River State Park" is located in which US state?
Minnesota
1816 was known as the year without what?
The Year Without a Summer because of severe climate abnormalities that caused average global temperatures to decrease by 0.7–1 °F. Summer temperatures in Europe were the coldest of any on record between 1766 and 2000, resulting in crop failures and major food shortages across the Northern Hemisphere.
At any time, how many storms are happening on Earth?
1800
What country became third in the world to test an atom bomb in 1952?
The United Kingdom
Which US state is home to Great Sand Dunes National Monument?
Colorado
Who was the first woman to run for President of the United States?
Victoria Woodhull- at the time, women did not have the right to vote, but there was no law against a woman running for office.
What color was long considered the color of royalty?
Purple
Which four US states begin with the word "New"?
New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York
What milk is Pecorino cheese made from?
Sheep's milk
Where was Ben Franklin born?
Boston
In what year did the show "Sixty Minutes" premier on TV?
1968
Who was the first honorary citizen of the U.S.?
Winston Churchill
How many miles could one bee fly in a day?
10 miles
How long does it take blood to circulate the vascular system?
20-60 seconds