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What year was the radio show "Gunsmoke" adapted for TV?
1955
How many people participated in the world's largest pillow fight?
7,681
How many brains does an octopus have?
Nine brains- One "main" brain and 8 others, one for each tentacle!
What was Billie Holiday's nickname?
Lady Day
What country invented the hamburger?
Germany
What animal does Santa traditionally ride in the Netherlands?
*Hint- it's not a reindeer
A white horse
What year did Jimmy Carter assume office as the 39th President of the United States?
1977
In what museum will you find Vincent Van Gogh's painting "The Starry Night"?
The Museum of Modern Art
In what decade was the voting age in the US lowered to 18?
1970s
What is the only insect that can turn its head?
Praying mantis
A cygnet is the name for a newly hatched or baby what?
Swan
The original patent for the fire hydrant was destroyed by what in 1836?
A fire in the U.S. Patent office.
Which US state's highest mountain is Mt. Rainier?
Washington
In 1906, who became the first American to win the Nobel Peace Prize?
Theodore Roosevelt
What river did Jolliet and Marquette explore during the late 1600s?
Mississippi River
When did Mexico declare independence?
1821
Which country has someone attempted to sell not once, but twice, on the internet?
New Zealand
From whom did the US buy the Virgin Islands?
Denmark
Where is the world's largest building carved out of a single rock?
India- it is called the Kailasa Temple and is 164 ft long, 108 ft wide, and 100 ft tall (at its highest point)
What is the name of the wood Noah used in building his ark?
Gopher wood
Where is the driest place on Earth?
Atacama Desert in Chile- its average annual rainfall is less than half an inch!
Which US president was nickname "His Fraudulency" after the disputed election of 1876?
Rutherford B. Hayes
In addition to the continent of Antarctica, which four countries have no native snakes?
Iceland, Greenland, Ireland, New Zealand
A pentagram's four lower points symbolize air, fire, water and which other item?
Earth
In what US state would you find Fort Donelson?
Tennessee
On what holiday is Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest held every year?
The Fourth of July
What material is denim made from?
Cotton
How many people participated in the largest game ever of Simon Says?
12,215
What direction should you stir your Christmas pudding according to tradition?
East to West
What year did Napoleon become King of Italy?
1805
What is a large group of locusts called?
A plague
In Disney's "Cinderella", who gives her a new gown and carriage for the ball?
The Fairy Godmother
How much does the largest rubber band ball weigh?
9,032 pounds
What is the capital of India
New Delhi
Which country is the largest producer of vanilla?
Madagascar
What country has competitive office chair racing?
Japan
What country released the world's first Christmas postage stamp?
Canada
Who was the first US President to appear on the face of a US coin?
Abraham Lincoln
Which famous ship, built in Maine, is commemorated with a statue in Augusta?
The USS Maine
In what U.S. city is South Beach located?
Miami Beach, Florida
Which is the rainiest US state?
Hawaii
In Greek mythology, how many labours were imposed on Hercules?
Twelve Labors
What year did Nebraska become a state?
1867
How many islands are in the so-called Thousand Islands area of the Saint Lawrence River?
1,864 islands
What color was the first car ever made?
Black- this was because black paint was cheap and fast drying
St. Louis' Gateway Arch is officially named for what US president?
President Thomas Jefferson
Which is longer on the planet Venus: a year, or a day?
A day- one day on Venus is equal to 243 Earth days. One year is equal to 224 earth days!
Which breed did the English call a coach dog
Dalmatian-These dogs were often used to run alongside horse-drawn carriages, and their distinctive spotted coat made them easy to spot in the dark.
In what city is the most expensive hotel suite in the U.S.?
Las Vegas- starting rate is $100,000 a night
William Henry Harrison, the 9th President of the United States, has the longest inauguration speech in history. how long was it?
1 hour and 45 minutes! It consisted of 8,460 words!
What is the only U.S. state that borders an ocean and a Great Lake?
New York
What everyday item was originally called the "Whirlwind" before its name was changed?
Vacuum cleaner
What American singer-songwriter wrote and first recorded the song "Blue Suede Shoes" in 1955?
Carl Perkins
The US Midwest experienced a severe drought known as the Dust Bowl, during what decade?
1930s
Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong honored the Wright brothers by taking what to the moon with him?
Pieces of the Wright Flyer plane, fabric from the wing and a piece of the propeller.
Who introduced Christmas cookies to Canada in the 1700's?
German settlers
May Day is not considered a public holiday in England unless it falls on which day of the week?
Monday
Which US state has the highest minimum wage as of 2024?
Washington- $16.28 per hour
The maxillary bone and the mandible are the upper and lower parts of what?
The jaw
In what year was the first opera created?
1597