Animals
This American President kept Racoons in the office.
Calvin Cooledge - He kept a pet raccoon named Rebecca. The racoon was originally sent to the white house to be served for Thanksgiving dinner in 1926. Since the 1913 death of the WhiteHouse Turkey provider, unsolicited gifts were routinely given to the white house in an effort to angle to provide hte presidents thanksgiving meal. The president had never eaten a raccoon and had no appitite for it - and decided to keep as a pet instead.
A Hip Hop group formed by Joseph Simmons, Darryl McDaniels, and Jason Mizell
Run DMC - Formed in Middle class NYC in 1982, Run DMC was the first Rap group to have a gold album in 1984 and also the firrst rap group to appear in a video on MTV, also in 1984.
These are the 2 top selling spices in the entire world
Pepper and Mustard. If you guessed SALT, that is incorrect because Salt is not a spice but rather a mineral.
Ever since world war 2, this beverage preparation equipment is furnished inside of each of the British battle tanks
What is Tea
What was the name of Neegans bat on the Walking Dead?
Lucille - named after neegans wife who passed away during the apocolypse.
This is the smallest Bird in the world
Bee Hummingbird…......Native to Cuba, is the worlds smallest bird. It flys at speeds up to 30mph and have the ability to fly straight up, down, backwards or even upside down.
This song, written for the 1982 Iron Maiden Album "The Number of The Beast" has been acclaimed as one of the greatest heavy metal songs of all time.
Hallowed be thy name was the final track on Iron Maidens 1982 album and was written by its bassist Steve Harris - and is the story of a prisoner about to be hanged.
This food is the most stolen food around the globe
Cheese. It is estimated that 4% of the cheese produced worldwide is stolen. This equates to over 90 tons of cheese per year.
This is the first country to use Paper Money
China - given that paper is believed to have originated in China it is fitting that they introduced paper currency.
The character Daria first appears in which other animated TV Series?
Beavis and Butthead. An American adult animated series which follows a pair of teenage slackers characterized by their lack of intelligence, bad humor, and love of heavy Metal music.
This animal runs in a zigZag pattern to escape its predator.
A Hartebeest…................The Hartebeest runs in a zig zag pattern to confuse its predators and make it difficult for them to be caught. The name derives from the dutch word that translates into deer Beast.
This singer is the only singer to win Grammy Awards for Album, Records, and Song of the year twice
Adele - Adele was born in England and wrote her debut hit Hometown Glory in 10 minutes. Adele went to the same performance school as Amy Weinhouse (BRIT school for performing Arts) Adele started her rise to fame on the MySpace App in 2006.
Before starting Wendys, which fast food restraurant did Dave Thomas Work for?
Kentucky Fried Chicken - Dave Thomas became well known in the 1950s when KFC came to Fort Wayne Indiana to try and find established business owners to become franchisees. A restraught he was working at was owned by the Clauss family and they purchased a KFC Franchise and Dave Managed it. Dave became very involved in various projects with KFC - including his most popular one - limiting KFC to their most popular item - Fried Chicken. He sold his various shares gained through the years of working at KFC for 1.5 milion.
In what decade did child labor laws start in the united states?
1930s, more specifically 1938. in the fair labor act of 1938. This act specifically stated that no child under 16 years of age may leave school for gainful employment (with the exception of children working on parents' business (with the exception of mining and manufacturing).
The Star of this American sitcom which aired 1987 - 1997 would often fulfill requests to make birthday and holiday telephone calls to fans under the condition that he could call them collect.
Married with Children - Al Bundy
This Arctic carnivore’s scientific name is Ursus maritimus.
The Polar Bear. The polar bear is the largest bear species as well as the largest land Carnivore. Under its white fur, a polar bears skin is actually black.
In what year did Mariah Carey "All I want for Christmas" song come out?
1994 - It is said that due to this song, Mariah Carey earns over 3 million dollars per year. In 2019, 25 years after its release, this song topped the Bilboard hot 100 for the first time, becoming the longest trip to number one in history. Due to the songs lasting impact, Mariah Carey has been dubbed the Queen of Christmas.
In which country is it tradition to eat KFC for Christmas dinner?
Japan - KFC Launched a "Kentucky for Christmas" marketing campaign in 1974 and it has been tradition ever since.
What is the most densly populated country in the world?
Located on the French Riviera in western Europe, Monaco has an area of less than one square mile and a population of 37800
Who was the first Major League Baseball player to pitch a ball over 100MPH?
Nolan Ryan - September 7th, 1974 California Angels pitcher Nolan Ryan had one of his pitches clocked at 100.8 MPH
What object does a Male Penguin often gift to a female penguin to win her over?
A Pebble.
Who is the only country artist to have a Top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for six straight decades?
Dolly Parton - Dolly has a networth of 650 million dollars currently. It is said that Dolly Parton could have easily achieved billionaire status, if not for her being so generous with her money.
In Gainsville GA, it is said to be illegal to eat what with a fork?
Fried Chicken - in 1961, Gainsville, GA passed a law to make it illegal to eat fried chicken wiht anything but your hands. It was a publicity stunt to help promote GA as the "poultry Capital of the world".
What is the fastest flowing river in the world?
The Amazon - The fastest flowing riverin the world is the amazon river. At its height of the wet season, the river reaches speeds of up to 7km per hour.
Which team holds the record of scoring the most points in a super bowl?
SF 49ers - January 29th, 1995 - the 49ers defeated the SD Chargers 49-26. Steve Young won his only Superbowl and was named MVP. The Spread on the game was SF -18.5 points and they did cover.
The name of this African Animal means "River Horse".
A Hippo. Hippos are the 3rd largest land mammal behind the elephant and the rhinoceros. The hippos closest living relatives are cetaceans - which are made up of Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises, from which they diverged from about 55 million years ago.
Which Christmas song contains the lyric "Everyone dancing merrily in the new old-fashioned way?"
"Rocking Around The Christmas Tree" - Originally recorded by Brenda Lee in 1958 - when Brenda Lee was only 12 years old. The song is the 5th most downloaded Christmas single in history.
Stollen is a traditional fruit cake in which country?
Germany - Stollen is a fruit bread made of nuts, spices, and candied fruit - and is a traditional German Christmas Bread. This is said to have been baked for the first time in 1545.
The Unicorn is the national animal of this country
Scotland - In Celtic mythology - Unicorns symbolize unity, purity, courage, and strength. Legend claimed that those lucky enough to touch a unicorn knew only happiness and joy for the rest of their lives. In addition the unicorns horn had magical powers and with it were able to defeat even lions and elephants. Because of these reasons the Unicorn has always been part of the Scotland Coat of Arms.
In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
Paris - In 2012 - the home along house, located in Winnetka, Illinois, sold for over 1.5 million dollars.
What is a baby hedgehog called?
A hoglet. In many countries - hedgehog meat is traded because of its medicinal and witchcraft properties.
According to the song Santa Claus is coming to town, how many times does Santa check his list?
Twice - To see who has been naughty and Nice.
First planted in Rio in the 1770s, by 1830 it was Brazil’s top export.
Coffee - Ironically - coffee beans are actually seeds with the most expensive coffee in the world costing over 600.00 per pound. Recipe for Irish Coffee - if interested is 2 teaspoons of brown sugar, 1 oz heavy Cream, 4 oz of Strong Coffee and 1.5 oz of Irish Whiskey
Demolition of the Berlin Wall, which separated East and West Germany, began in what year?
1989 - The Berlin wall was a guarded, concrete barrier which separated east and west Germany from 1961 - 1989.
This West Coast Sports team is the only one whose team city and name are both in Spanish.
San Diego Padres - Until 2021 - the Padres were the last team in MLB to have not thrown a no hitter until ljoe Musgrove accomplished the feat against the Texas Rangers.
What male sea creature gives birth to its young?
A Seahorse - When Mating, the female seahorse deposits up to 1500 eggs into the male pouch and the male carries these eggs for between 9 - 45 days. Seahorses are said to court eachother for several days prior to mating.
Who was the very first American Idol winner?
Kelly Clarkson - She had the best selling Christmas album of 2013 with Wrapped in Red album. Its most popular song - "Underneath the Tree" was named the ASCAP most popular Christmas song released in the 21st Century.
Which day of the week is Chrismas Pudding Traditionally made on?
Sunday - Christmas Pudding is traditionally made on the last Sunday of Advent - and is made of dried Fruit, spices, nuts and often used as a centerpiece. THis Custom was carried to many parts of the world by British Colonists and is a common dish in Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and South Africa. In tradition, every member of the family should take turns stirring the pudding while making a wish.
What country touches the Indian Ocean, the Arabian Sea, and the Bay of Bengal?
India - India is the 7th largest country by area and the second most populated in the world. Some of the greatest inventions in the world come from India, including the number Zero, the USB, Yoga, and Wireless communications.
Which country won the first-ever soccer World Cup in 1930?
Uruguay - In 1930, took place in Uraguay and was won by Uruguay. The tournament included 13 teams (7 from South America and 4 from Europe, 2 from USA). Uruguay defeted Argentina 4-2 in front of 68 thousand fans to become the first team to win a world cup.
What are the horns of a Rhino made of?
Keratin - which is actually the same matieral that our hair is made out of. A Rhinos horn is not actually attached to his Skull, but rather a compacted mass of hairs growing out of the skin that continues to grow its entire lifetime.
Where does the Grinch live?
Mt Crumpit, overlooking the village of WhoVille, created by Dr Seuss. It is said that both Jack Nicholson and Eddie Murphy auditioned for the role which eventually went to Jim Carrey.
What food is considered "Lucky" during the 12 days of Christmas?
Mince Pie - It was thought to be lucky to eat Minced Pie on each of the 12 days of Christmas. Alternatively - if you refuse a minced pie, it is said to be unlucky. Minced Pie is a sweet pie of English Orgin combining a mixture of Frut, spices and Suet and often include Rum.
What is the name of the smallest country in the world?
Vatican City - a City state surrounded by Rome Italy is the headquaters of the Roman Catholic Church. It is said that this City drinks more wine on average per person than anywhere else in the world, averaging over 54 liters per person. It also has its own army of appx 135 people.
Starting in 1948 this “Mr. Hockey” was named to a record 21 NHL All-Star teams.
Gordie Howe - He played 26 seasons in the NHL (1946 - 1980) and an additional six in the World Hockey Association. His first 25 seasons were played with the Detroit Redwings.
Sea Otters - This is a gesture that is not tied to partners or families - entire groups of sea otters often hold hands to prevent drifting away. This action is called a "Raft".
What pudding is mentioned in the song "We wish you a merry Christmas"?
What Christmas treat does Dickens refer to as Smoking Bishop in "A Christmas Carol"?
Mulled Wine - made of Port, red wine, Lemons, sugar and spices such as cinnamon, cloves, mace, and allspice. It is then boiled and lit on fire and then sweetened.
Which U.S. state was the last to declare Christmas Day an official holiday?
Oklahoma - Alabama was the first state to recognize Christmas an official holiday in 1836, and Oklahoma was the last to declare in 1907.
What were the four main characters' names in the TV series "Golden Girls" that ran from 1985-1992?
Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, and Sophia - This American Sitcom ran 7 seasons and featured 4 older women living together in Miami and experiencing the highs and lows of their "golden years". This series aired from 1985 - 1992 and included 180 Half hour episodes. The series ended when Dorothy was married and moved out of the house with her new husband.