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What company’s slogan is “The Happiest Place on Earth”?
Disneyland/Disneyworld
How many strings are there on a standard violin?
4
What type of a clothing item is a "Sam Browne"?
Leather belt
According to the Bible, how many sons did Jacob have?
12
What year was instant coffee was first patented in France?
1881
Bruxism is the involuntary habit of grinding what body part?
Jaw/teeth
Fondue is a national dish of which country?
A. France
B. Austria
C. Switzerland
D. Germany
Switzerland
When did the U.S. Secret Service start providing protection for the President?
1901, following the assassination of President William McKinley
What is the only Central American country with English as an official language?
Belize
Which U.S. President worked as a tailor and made his own suits?
Andrew Johnson
In which U.S. state is "profane swearing" in public illegal?
Virginia- profane swearing in public is illegal. Under Virginia law, uttering any foul or four-letter words can lead to a Class 4 misdemeanor, with fines up to $250. It is rarely enforced
What American founding father wanted to remove letters from the alphabet?
Benjamin Franklin
The first Frankenstein film was produced by which inventor's company?
A. Nikola Tesla
B. Henry Ford
C. Alexander Graham Bell
D. Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison!
What famous pirate was born with the name Edward Teach?
Blackbeard
Until World War II, solid blocks of what was commonly used as currency in Siberia?
Tea!
A kirby-grip is the British name for what hair accessory?
Bobby pin
What plant on the Connecticut state flag is used to represent the state’s first English settlers?
The grapevine
Other than the bald eagle, what is the only species of eagle found in the US?
Golden Eagle
What was the popular children's toy Silly String originally invented to be used as?
Spray-on cast for broken bones
What is the state animal for the U.S. state Florida?
Florida panther
There are 293 ways to make change for a what?
Dollar
What odd pet did U.S. President William Howard Taft have during his presidency?
A cow- her name was Pauline, and they even built a special barn for her on the grounds of the White House!
On average, we spend 6 months of our lives waiting for what?
For traffic lights to change
What year was Indiana Jones first introduced to the public?
1981
Despite its name, where was Philadelphia Cream Cheese actually produced?
Chester, New York
What year was the VW Beetle released?
1938
Which US state is home to the manmade Fort Peck Lake?
Montana
Which country has the shortest national anthem by text length?
Japan with only 11 lines
What US state was the first to require license plates?
New York in 1901
Approximately how many inches are in a meter?
39
How many time zones does Russia cross?
11
What university presents the annual Pulitzer Prize journalism awards?
Columbia University
During what decade was the first US transcontinental railway completed?
1860s
Columbus is the capital of which US state?
Ohio
Which large city was destroyed and buried in lava from Mount Vesuvius in AD 79?
Pompeii
What was the first animal sent up to outer space?
Fruit flies
During the seventh, century, fireworks were invented by which country?
China
In the Bible, who are Abraham's brothers?
Nahor and Haran
How did the U.S. state Tennessee acquire the nickname, "The Volunteer State"?
It became known as "The Volunteer State" during the War of 1812 due to its prominent role of sending 1,500 volunteer soldiers.
From 1956 to 1965, Bill Cullen hosted the original version of what TV game show?
The Price Is Right
How many standard AA batteries do you need to make up the same voltage as a 9-volt battery?
6
When did January 1 become the first day of the New Year?
1582
At its peak, what empire conquered more of the world than anyone else in history — was it the Roman, British, Spanish, or Chinese?
British Empire
At its peak, the British Empire was the largest empire in history, covering approximately 26.35% of the world's land area and controlling about 30% of the world's population.
Where was the first commercial winery in the U.S., and when was it opened?
Lexington, Kentucky- it was opened in 1799
What is January's birthstone?
Garnet
What are the three colors in the Jamaican flag?
Black, green, and yellow (gold)
What did the Seven Dwarfs do for a living?
They are miners
India became an independent country in what year?
1947
Which world-changing invention was patented on Valentine’s Day, 1876?
The telephone
Which part of an elephant's body has the most muscles?
The elephant’s trunk- the trunk itself has about 40,000 muscles alone!
Paul Revere became a hero after acting as a messenger during what war?
The American Revolutionary War
Poona was the original name of what racket-wielding sport?
Badminton
What was the capital of the Confederacy during most of the American Civil War?
Richmond, Virginia
What is the most expensive item humans have ever created? Hint: It’s out of this world.
The International Space Station- it costs about $100 BILLION!
When the Hollywood sign was first built in 1923, what did it originally spell?
A. Hollywood
B. Hollywoodland
C. Hollyhill
D. The Hills
Hollywoodland
In which US state was Clark Kent (Superman) brought up?
Kansas
When was the first mail-order catalog started in the U.S.?
1872
Where were fortune cookies invented?
United States
How many states does Mexico have?
31- and one federal district, which is Mexico City
When was the first cartoon made?
1908