Riddles
What has to be broken before you can use it?
What is an egg?
What city was the first capital of the United States?
What is New York City?
History lesson: The Big Apple—where George Washington made the first inaugural address on April 30, 1789—was the location of the country's first capital. And it turns out that Washington and New York aren't alone when it comes to the national honor. Other cities that have served as the capital at one time or another include Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Baltimore, Maryland; Lancaster, Pennsylvania (for just 24 hours!); York, Pennsylvania; Princeton, New Jersey; Annapolis, Maryland; and Trenton, New Jersey. And for more trivia about America's major metropolises, check out The History Behind New York's "The Big Apple" and Other City Nicknames.
True or False? Iceland is covered in ice
What is false?
What company first condensed soup in 1898?
What is Campbells?
What is the most effective way to remove COVID or other germs off your hands?
What is washing your hands with soap and water and not an alcohol-based hand sanitizer?
Joke: I ran out of toilet paper and had to start using old newspapers. Times are rough.
What is full of holes but still holds water?
What is a sponge?
Who paid for the Statue of Liberty?
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What is France but had a little help from New York?
History lesson: France was responsible for the iconic statue, but New York City had to scramble to crowdfund enough money to pay for the giant granite base that the statue sits on. In fact, the Big Apple almost didn't come up with the money in time, and other cities, like Boston and Philadelphia—who both had the funds available—made attempts to have the statue erected on their turf instead.
How many Great Lakes are there?
What are 5 Great Lakes?
What staple is laced with up to 16 additives including plaster of paris, to stay fresh?
What is bread?
What percentage of people confirmed to have Covid-19 develop mild or moderate symptoms?
I will accept answers that are at a maximum of a 5% difference.
What is 80%?
Joke: The grocery stores in France look like tornadoes hit them. All that’s left is de brie.
What gets wet while drying?
What is a towel?
Why did the pilgrims come to America?
What is for Economic opportunity?
History lesson: Frankly, the pilgrims had already found an element of religious freedom in Holland. While it still remained a factor in their decision to set sail for the new world, the main reason for their journey was to find better economic opportunities.
What is the biggest desert in the world?
What is Sahara?
What method of preserving food did the Incas first use, on potatoes?
What is freeze-drying?
How much money have the world’s governments and central banks pledged in stimulus to counter the economic shock of the virus?
What is around 3 trillion?
A man dies of old age on his 25 birthday. How is this possible?
He was born on February 29.
Who was the first President of the United States?
Who is Peyton Randolph?
History lesson:
George Washington was the country's first elected president. But he was by no means the country's first president.
During the Revolutionary War, in 1775, Peyton Randolph was the first (and third) president of the Continental Congress. In 1783, Thomas Mifflin, an aide to Washington during the war, served as president, and ratified the Treaty of Paris. But John Hancock holds the distinction of serving the most time as president of the Continental Congress. Over two separate terms—the fourth and thirteenth—he served more than 1,000 days in the role.
All told, there were more than a dozen presidents before George Washington took office. And for more startling truths about our nation's leaders, here are 30 Amazing Facts About U.S. Presidents You Never Knew.
The United Kingdom is comprised of how many countries?
What are 4 countries?
What hit the market alongside spinach as the first frozen veggies?
What are peas?
President Donald Trump told Americans the spread of the coronavirus may slow with warmer weather. Can the Covid-19 virus spread in hot and humid climates?
What is no?
The evidence so far indicates the virus can be transmitted in all weather conditions.
Joke: What types of jokes are allowed during quarantine? Inside jokes!
I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old. What am I?
What is a candle?
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
If you get the year you will get full points but if you get the exact date your points in total will be doubled. Meaning however many coins you have over the questions will double.
What is August 2nd, 1776?
History lesson: While the Second Continental Congress initially met in Philadelphia to discuss the country's future on July 1, 1776, and declared America's independence from England on July 2, the final draft of the Declaration of Independence document wasn't finished until July 4—and wasn't actually signed until August 2 of that year. Today, we celebrate the day the document's text was finalized. Though if you wanted to throw a barbecue on August 2nd, surely no one would (or could) complain. And for some more facts about the U.S. government, check out 13 Surprising Facts About the Presidential Line of Succession.
Which is the world's highest mountain?
What is Mount Everest?
What nutty legume accounts for one-sixth of the world's vegetable oil production?
What is a peanut?
Which organ in the body does the coronavirus primarily attack?
What are the lungs?
Joke: Nail salons, hair salons, waxing center and tanning places are closed. It’s about to get ugly out there.