Where is Pennsylvania Station?
New York City
In Utah, what wild animal has the right of way on the highways?
Birds- if a bird is on the road, you have to wait!
Why was cellophane invented?
To create a waterproof covering for tablecloths
The Treaty of Ghent was the peace treaty that ended which war?
The War of 1812
Where can you find the world's largest naturally frozen ice rink?
In Canada- it is called The Rideau Canal Skateway and is about 4.8 miles long
What did Elvis use to touch up his hair, other than hair dye?
Shoe Polish
What were the first baseball hats made of?
Straw
Who is pictured on the US Purple Heart medal?
George Washington
Which country has the oldest airport in the world that's still in operation?
United States- it is the College Park Airport in Maryland and has been open since 1909 by the Wright brothers
Marvin Gaye started singing in the late 1950's as a member of what group?
The Marquees
What is the official state sport of Maryland?
Jousting
What did "RMS" in RMS Titanic stand for?
Royal Mail Ship
In the famous logo, what is the Morton Salt girl holding in her right hand?
Umbrella
What US city is nicknamed the "Crossroads of the West"?
Salt Lake City
In which U.S. state was cream cheese invented?
New York
In which year was the wearing of seat belts made compulsory in the US?
1968
Ceviche is made by marinating raw fish in what type of liquid?
Lemon or Lime juice
Through which continent does the Crocodile River run?
Africa
In pool, what color is the eight ball?
Black
What type of fat was margarine first made from in the U.S.?
Beef fat- it is now made from vegetable oils
What element did Joseph Priestley discover in 1774?
**Hint- it's pretty important for all living things
Oxygen
What year did the DMV start adding "organ donor" to driver's licenses and ID cards?
1976
What vegetable's name in French translates to "earth apple"?
Potatoes
Why did the NYPD have to follow around Andre the Giant when he was drinking?
To make sure he didn't fall on anyone... again.
What is the capital of Kansas?
Topeka
What is the national animal of Canada?
The beaver
What animal is said to produce the world's most expensive cheese?
Donkey! It is called "pule" cheese and can cost as much as $600 a pound
What is the difference between a British pint and an American pint?
A British Pint is 20 fluid ounces; an American pint is only 16.
What sauce is used in traditional eggs Benedict?
Hollandaise
What word is used in Hawaii as both a greeting and a farewell?
Aloha
Apples, peaches and raspberries are all members of what floral family?
Rose
Cosmology is the scientific study of what?
The universe
What two words were added to the US "Pledge of Allegiance" in 1954?
Under God
In "The Wizard of Oz", what was the lion looking for?
Courage
What natural "Wonder of the World" lies off the east coast of Australia?
The Great Barrier Reef
What animal is the mascot of the US Naval Academy?
Goat
When did Arizona and New Mexico become states?
1912
During what years were Thomas Jefferson nickels made with silver?
1942 to 1945
What do you call a baby female horse?
Filly
Which U.S. state is home to the world’s largest convenience store?
Texas-
The Buc-ee's in Luling, Texas, is the largest in the chain and also the largest convenience store in the entire world. It measures an insane 75,593 square feet, or 1.7 acres
Which US state is nicknamed the "Ocean State"?
Rhode Island
What is the body of water that surrounds a castle called?
Moat
What is the only product Elvis Presley ever did a live TV commercial for?
Southern Maid Donuts
Without saliva, humans wouldn't be able to do what?
Taste food
The American retailer, Macy's, held it first Thanksgiving Day parade in what year?
1924
Which U.S. Interstate is the longest?
I-90- stretching 3,021 miles
How many eggs does a queen bee lay per day?
1,500 to 2,000 eggs
What rank is the US Navy equivalent of the army's five-star general?
Fleet admiral
What is lighter, gasoline or water?
Gasoline
How many Jews did the real-life Oskar Schindler save during the Holocaust?
1200
The Easter lily is a native plant of which country?
Japan
What is the most littered item in the U.S.?
Cigarette butts
In 1908, what three letters became recognized as the universal distress signal?
SOS
What ultimately ended the Salem witch trials?
The governor of the colony's wife was accused of witchcraft, and he ordered an end to the trials.
In 1892, 15-year-old Alonzo "Lonnie" Clayton became the youngest winner of which sporting event?
The Kentucky Derby
What is the national bird of the Bahamas?
American Flamingo
Of the 88 keys on a piano, how many are black?
36
What civil rights activist was born Malcolm Little?
Malcolm X
Captain James Cook discovered what country in 1769 and claimed it for Great Britain?
Australia and New Zealand
What marine animal name literally means "pig-fish"?
Porpoise