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100

In Ancient Egypt, what sweet food item was smeared on servants to keep flies away from the Pharoah? 

Honey

100

All British tanks since 1945 have been equipped with supplies to make what drink?

Tea

100

While Pope Gregory IX was in power, he declared what modern household pet was associated with devil worship?

Cats. He then has them exterminated, and some believe without the cats, the mouse and rat population grew and helped spread the bubonic plague. 

100

True or False: Charlie Chaplin entered a Charlie Chaplin lookalike contest?

True: he also lost, coming in at 20th place.

100

The Anglo-Zanzibar War, fought between the United Kingdom and the Sultanate of Zanzibar was the shortest in history. How long did it last?

Between 38-45 minutes long. 

100

During the 1800s in the United States, it was considered a cruel and unusual punishment to feed what food to prisoners? 

Lobster

200

True or False: Tug of War used to be an Olympic event?

True! It went on from 1900-1920

200

What was the first vegetable planted in space?

Potatoes

200

Which country has the most pigs?

China- the latest count was 434 million. The U.S. has only 75 million

200

What aquatic animals has the U.S. Navy trained since 1959?

Bottlenose dolphins and sea lions. They are trained to recover lost equipment, intercept intruders in ports, and detect buried sea mines. 

200

Which country has the most tornados annually?

The United States, which averages 1,200 every year.

200

Which 4 presidents are on Mt. Rushmore?

George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln

300

What is the largest birth weight ever recorded for a human baby?

23lbs! The child was born to the tallest couple ever recorded: Anna Bates (7ft 11 inches) and Martin Van Buran Bates (7ft 9 inches)

300

What year was the first speeding ticket issued?

1896. The man was pulled over for going 4x the speed limit. Though, the speed limit was only 2mph. 

300

What tropical fruit is known as a natural meat tenderizer? 

Pineapple

300

Who is the only person to win 2 Nobel Prizes in 2 DIFFERENT sciences? 

Marie Curie. There have been 5 repeat winners, but Curie, besides being the only woman on the list, is the only one to win two in different specialties. 

300

How long was the largest wedding veil recorded?

22,843 feet and 2.11 inches, or as long as 63.5 football fields.

300

How many questions does the average small child ask in a day?

300, or 1 every 2 and a half minutes. 

400

Instead of saying "cheese!", what did Victorians say when getting their picture taken?

"Prunes!"

400

Did dinosaurs live on every continent?

Yes, even Antartica

400

Was "Typhoid Mary" a real person?

Yes. She was an Irish immigrant named Mary Mallon. Though she had no symptoms of typhoid fever, she carried the bacteria in her blood and could pass it on to other people. Because no doctor could convince her that this was true and she didn't feel sick, she insisted on working as a cook. During her career, she infected at least 51 people, 3 of whom died, before she was put into isolation for the remainder of her life. 

400

Could a tornado cause "fish rain"?

Yes! If a tornado passes through water, and is strong enough, it can pick up the water and whatever is swimming with it. Eventually, what goes up, must come down!

400

What common farm animal kills more humans yearly than sharks do?

Cows. While sharks may injure more people, fatalities go to the cattle. 

400

Is a tiger's SKIN striped or solid in color?

Striped, just like their coat

500

The current 50-star U.S. flag was designed by 17-year-old Robert Heft for a school project. What grade did he receive for it?

B-

500

What is the popular children's toy Barbie's full name?

Barbara Millicent Roberts

500

Jeanne Louise Calment was the oldest person to have ever lived. What was her age when she died?

122 years old 

500

Why did John Montagu, better known as the Earl of Sandwich, invent sandwiches? 

He didn't want to leave his gambling table to eat. 

500

How much does the average elephant's heart weigh?

30lbs! For comparison, the human heart weighs 10 ounces.

500

What was the measurement for the world's longest fingernails?

32 ft and 3.8 in

600

Was the most successful pirate in history a man or a woman?

A woman. She was the wife of the captain, and after he died, she took over. She had 300 warships, 1,200 support ships, and anywhere between 40,000-80,000 men, women, and children in her fleet. 

600

Where did pound cake get its name?

The original recipe required a pound each of butter, flour, sugar and eggs.

600

What is the difference between jam and jelly?

Jam is made from crushed or ground fruit, jelly is made from fruit juice. 

600

Other than being polite, why did the act of shaking hands start?

To show the other person you were unarmed, and that it was a peaceful interaction. 

600

What are the top three most visited countries by tourists?

1. France 2. Spain 3. United States of America

600

Recorded in Antartica, what is the coldest temperature ever recorded?

-128.6 degrees

700

Was Chrispher Columbus actually the first European to discover North America?

No. It was actually Vikings 500 years earlier. A group, led by Leif Erickson, eventually settled farther north in what is now Canada.

700

In English, leaving a party without telling anyone is called a “French Exit.” In French, the phrase translates to what?

"To leave like the English"

700

Was Elvis Presley born with dark hair?

He was actually blonde. He died in black for an "edgier" look. 

700

Which is the only King in a deck of cards to have no moustache? 

A. Spades

B. Hearts

C. Clubs

D. Diamonds

B. King of Hearts

700

What favorite sandwich spread could be used to create diamonds?

Peanut Butter! It has been done once by a scientist named Dan Frost used extreme pressure, and thanks to the high-carbon make-up of peanut butter, a diamond was formed. 

700

What is a group of hippos called?

A Bloat

800

Why do students give their teachers apples?

It started around the 16th century, teachers made very little, so students would bring them apples (which was a very common crop at the time) as a gift or "tip."

800

Do fingernails grow faster on your dominant hand or your non dominant hand?

Dominant hand. This is because it is used more, so they are more susceptible to damage, and your body sends nutrients to that hand to help them grow. 

800

What is the world's largest living "structure"? Hint: The most commonly known one is in Australia.

Coral Reefs

800

True or False: Marie Curie's belongings are still radioactive?

True. You even have to sign a waiver to study her notebooks

800

How long did the world's longest traffic jam last?

12 Days!

800

True or False: Dr. Suess wrote "Green Eggs and Ham" to win a bet with his publisher?

True: The publisher didn't believe that he could finish a book with only 50 words. 

900

What spice is known to cause hallucinations if you ingest too much?

Nutmeg

900

What fraction of the world's population has never seen snow?

A. 1/4

B. 2/3

C. 1/2

B. 2/3

900

Who is more likely to be struck by lightning: men or women?

Men are 6x more likely than women are to be struck by lighting

900

Do identical twins have the same fingerprint? Yes or No?

No

900

True or False: The nursery rhyme "Mary Had a Little Lamb" was based on a true event?

True! It is based on a real-life event involving Mary Elizabeth Sawyer, who was born in 1806 on a farm in Sterling, Massachusetts. The rhyme tells the story of Mary’s pet lamb following her to school one day, which causes a disturbance. 

900

What did the famous "Hollywood" sign in Los Angeles, CA originally say when it was first built?

"Hollywoodland"
1000

What salty food was once used as a "symbol of undying love"?

Pretzels

1000

The grizzly bear is the official state animal of California, but when was the last time a bear was actually seen there?

A. 1987

B. 1924

C. 2012

B. 1924

1000

Which animal has a tail that is generally five times longer than its body?

The howler monkey.

1000

What animal has red sweat?

A hippopotamus. This red pigment provides a natural sunblock and also prevents bacterial growth on their skin.

1000

What is the most amount of money earned in an American game show?

Ken Jennings, who won around $4.5 million between his 74-game Jeopardy! winning streak and his appearances in other Jeopardy! tournament events.

1000

What sour fruit was once believed to cure scurvy?

Limes