Publix History
How many Publix stores are currently in operation?
1,313
How much money did Mr. George have with him when he came to Florida in 1925?
$9
What city is home to the oldest Thanksgiving parade?
A) Philadelphia
B) New York
C) Chicago
D) Pittsburg
A) Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Gimbel Brothers Department Store parade in 1920 had only 50 people, 15 cars and a fireman dressed as Santa Claus. The parade ended with Santa on his sleigh, signifying the arrival of the holiday season. Today, it’s much bigger and called the 6abc Dunkin’ Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade instead. It was the inspiration behind the Macy’s Day Thanksgiving Day Parade which started in 1924.
Who wrote the hit musical titled “Hamilton”?
Lin Manual-Miranda
Who is the highest paid athlete of all time?
Michael Jordan
In what year did Mr. George open his first Publix Food Store?
A) 1927
B) 1930
C) 1935
D) 1941
B) 1930 (on Sept. 6, 1930)
How old was Mr. George when he graduated from high school?
16
What percentage of Americans actually eat turkey on Thanksgiving?
A) 52%
B) 88%
C) 76%
D) 33%
B) 88%
According to the National Turkey Federation, 88% of Americans chow down on Thanksgiving turkey.
What are the three Deathly Hallows in Harry Potter?
The Invisibility Cloak, the Resurrection Stone and the Elder Wand.
What do the Olympic Rings represent?
The 5 continents
In what year did Publix enter the social media world?
A) 2007
B) 2010
C) 2011
D) 2012
C) 2011
Publix’s Facebook page went live at 7 a.m. on July 1, 2011, the first official post said You've been asking, and we've listened. We're happy to be part of the Facebook family. We can't wait to hear from you.”
How many siblings did Mr. George have?
7 (5 older sisters and 2 younger brothers)
How much pumpkin pie do Americans eat every Thanksgiving?
A) 50 million
B) 65 million
C) 20 million
D) 35 million
A) An estimated 50 million pumpkin pies are devoured every November.
According to The American Pie Council, more Americans prefer apple pie overall — pumpkin pie only comes in second place.
What is the full name (first and last name) of the toy sheriff in Toy Story?
Woody Pride
What team won the first ever World Series in Baseball in the ’50s?
New York Yankees
In what year did the first Publix Pharmacy open?
A) 1979
B) 1986
C) 1989
D) 1992
B) 1986
Store #301 Publix Food and Pharmacy opened on Oct. 30, 1986, in Altamonte Springs, FL. Mr. George was the first customer to have a prescription filled.
What is Mr. George’s middle name?
Washington
Which popular Thanksgiving item has had the biggest price increase since 2021?
A) Turkey
B) Cranberries
C) Pie Crust
D) Stuffing
D) Stuffing - up a whopping 69%.
16-pound turkey is $28.96 on average this year, up 21% from 2021.
A 12-ounce bag of fresh cranberries dropped by 14% to $2.57.
Pie crusts and whipped cream — both up 26%.
(*Nov 2022 American Farm Bureau Federation Survey)
What is the current most streamed Netflix TV series of all time?
Squid Game, with 1.65 billion hours watched
How Many NBA Championships Did Kobe Bryant Win?
A) 1
B) 3
C) 5
D) 6
C) 5: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2010
In what year did Publix record its first billion-dollar profit?
A) 1982
B) 2000
C) 1994
D) 1974
D) 1974
What school did Mr. George NOT receive an honorary doctorate degree from?
A) University of South Florida
B) Florida Southern College
C) University of Tampa
D) Stetson University
A. Mr. George does NOT have an honorary doctorate degree from the University of South Florida (USF). However, he did receive:
an honorary doctorate of law degree in 1956 from Florida Southern College
an honorary doctorate of law degree in 1963 from the University of Tampa
an honorary doctorate of humanities in 1977 from Stetson University in Deland, Fla.
an honorary doctorate of science degree from the Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Fla. in 1979
How many turkeys do Americans prepare each Thanksgiving?
A) 22 million
B) 46 million
C) 81 million
D) 57 million
B) 46 million.
Which was NOT a major motion picture in which Publix or Publix products are known to have appeared?
A) Sweet Home Alabama
B) Something About Mary
C) Dolphin Tale
D) Edward Scissorhands
E) Cocoon
C) Dolphin Tale. Publix products are known to have appeared in Cocoon, Edward Scissorhands, Up Close and Personal, Parenthood, Something About Mary, and Sweet Home Alabama.
What professional football team has played almost every Thanksgiving since 1934?
The Detroit Lions
George A. Richards, a former owner, purchased the Portsmouth Ohio Spartans in 1934 and moved them to Detroit. Rebranded as the Detroit Lions, George decided to host a Thanksgiving Day game against the world-champion Chicago Bears in hopes of attracting fans. The team has always played on Thanksgiving except between 1939-1944 due to World War II. The Dallas Cowboys also joined in on the Turkey Day tradition in 1966 and have played every Thanksgiving except in 1975 and 1977.