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When was the term "urban legend" first introduced?
1968
In what city was the original Disneyland Park opened?
Anaheim, California
In which national park can you find the tallest mountain in North America?
Denali National Park and Preserve
In what state was the first drive in movie theater opened?
New Jersey- it opened in 1933
Who was the shortest U.S. President?
James Madison- he was 5ft 4 inches tall.
In comparison, Abraham Lincoln was 6ft 4inches (not including his hat) and was the tallest President!
What was the name of America's first working toy oven, introduced by Kenner Products in 1963?
The Easy-Bake Oven
Gregory Peck played Lt. Joe Clemons in what 1950s film?
Pork Chop Hill
The chocolate chip cookie was introduced in what year?
1938
What historic woman changed her name to Rebecca Rolfe, after marrying John Rolfe?
Pocahontas
Ranger VII was the first US spacecraft to send back pictures of what?
The moon
What modern condiment is thought to be one of the earliest used spices?
Mustard- seeds have been found dating back to 3000 BC!
What method of food preservation was invented for the British Navy in 1813?
Canning
What’s the record for the most people gathered together dressed as Superman?
867
Which US state's official vegetable is watermelon?
Oklahoma!
What company introduced commercially the first widespread videocassette in 1971?
Sony
How long did China's one-child policy last?
About 36 years! Started in 1979, the policy was started to decrease the rapidly growing population. It was discontinued in 2015, and families were allowed to have 2 children.
In the 1939 film "The Wizard of Oz", Dorothy's slippers are red. What color are her slippers in the novel?
Silver
What year was the Pioneer 10 space probe launched into space?
1972
The Bermuda Triangle is known for having an usually large amount of shipwrecks and planes disappearing.
About how many ships and planes have been reported missing within the area to date?
About 1,000
In the spring of 1954 in Seattle, a strange mass delusion broke out as people began reporting damage in unprecedented numbers to what part of their cars? The craze led to theories of cosmic rays, sand fleas, and nuclear weapon testing among other hypotheses.
Windshields
When was the formula for Coca-Cola created?
1886
Which country uses cheese and macarons more than any other country?
Canada!
In which country is it illegal to bring a bear to the beach?
Israel
How long is the longest TV ad in history?
14 hours and it was promoting Old Spice Deodorant
Which US state has the least rainfall?
Nevada
In the original 1600s fairy tale, why was Rapunzel trapped in her tower?
Because her mother stole herbs from an ogre's garden
Which desert animal's milk will never curdle?
Camel
Which brothers published the storybook entitled "Children's and Household Tales" in the 19th century?
The Brothers Grimm
Where can you take part in the "Battle of the Oranges"?
Ivrea, Italy. It consists of teams throwing oranges at each other in one of the largest food fights ever.
The Roadrunner is the official bird of which US state?
New Mexico
What kind of person shall not be honored on a US postal stamp, according to the USPS and the Citizen’s Stamp Advisory Committee?
Individuals who are living- it has also established a 3-year waiting period after an individual's death before they can be honored with a stamp.
What year marked the start of the construction of the Colosseum?
72 AD
What city did Frank Sinatra help immortalize as "That Toddlin' Town"?
Chicago
What foods are the earliest known Christmas tree decorations?
Apples, white candy canes and pastries
What’s the fastest time to solve a Rubik’s Cube while blindfolded?
12 seconds!
What is a group of butterflies called?
Kaleidoscope
When was the Social Security Act signed into law?
1935
Which U.S. state has the largest underground cave in the world?
Kentucky- The Mammoth Caves which span over 400 miles!
Do men’s or women’s hearts beat faster?
Women's
Women's average heart rate is typically between 78-82 beats per minute, while men's average heart rate is around 70-72 beats per minute.
What is the number one selling candy in the United States?
Snickers!
Which country has the longest national anthem?
Greece- the song has 158 verses and takes about an hour to sing!
On average, how long can a sea turtle hold its breath underwater?
5 hours!
In what year was Superman introduced to the public?
1938
How long did it take to build the 2,200 mile Appalachian Trail?
7 years! Plans were drawn up in 1921, but actual construction started in 1930 and finished in 1937.
Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft, dropped out of which of educational institution?
Harvard
What do the 36 columns surrounding the Lincoln Memorial represent?
The 36 states in the Union (at the time)
What year marked the first appearance of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
1939
Which US president on Mount Rushmore has a mustache?
Theodore Roosevelt
Which nation invented Hockey?
The United Kingdom
Including Jesus, how many were in attendance at The Last Supper?
13 people
What is the international radio code word for the letter ‘Y’?
Yankee
Which city is home to the world's largest hotel lobby?
San Fransico- the Hyatt Regency's lobby spans 42,000 square feet!
The sailfish is the fastest fish in the ocean; how fast can it swim?
68mph!
What is the record for the most straws stuffed in the mouth (without using hands) at once?
459
How many people lived in the United States in 1950?
151,325,798
What year were motorized golf carts introduced in the US?
1951
What was known as 'the gun that won the West'?
Winchester Model 1873 rifle
Which US president was born in Tampico, Illinois?
Ronald Reagan
What state is the home to America’s only operational diamond mine?
Arkansas
What psychological phenomenon was named after a 1973 bank robbery in Stockholm, Sweden?
Stockholm Syndrome