Animals
What animal has fingerprints that look almost identical to humans’?
Answer: The Koala
Fun Fact: Even under a microscope, a koala’s fingerprints are nearly indistinguishable from ours — crime scene mix-up potential!
Pittsburgh is famously known as the “City of Bridges.” How many bridges does the city have more than any other city in the world?
446 bridges
Bonus Fact : That’s even more than Venice, Italy!
Which superhero movie filmed major scenes at Heinz Field, featuring the Pittsburgh Steelers as the “Gotham Rogues”?
Answer: The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
Fun Fact: During filming, Hines Ward actually ran a touchdown while the field “collapsed” behind him — all part of the movie!
How many Super Bowl championships have the Pittsburgh Steelers won?
Answer: 6
Fun Fact: The Steelers’ six Super Bowl wins tie them with the New England Patriots for the most in NFL history.
What sea creatures have been used in wars?
a. Jellyfish
b. Sharks
c. Dolphins
d. Otters
C, Dolphins.
Dolphins were trained to recover lost equipment, intercept port intruders, and detect sea mines.
What three rivers meet at Pittsburgh’s Point State Park?
The Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio Rivers
Fun Fact: The exact point where the rivers meet is called “The Point,” and it’s marked by a large fountain visible from the city’s skyline.
Which pop star behind hits like “See You Again” and “Black and Yellow” was born in Minot, North Dakota but raised in Pittsburgh?
Answer: Wiz Khalifa
Fun Fact: “Black and Yellow” was written as a tribute to Pittsburgh’s city colors!
How many balls are on the table during a pool game?
a. 13
b. 14
c. 15
d. 16
16
What’s the fastest land snake in the world?
a. Sidewinder
b. Black Mamba
c. King Cobra
d. Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
A, Sidewinder.
Fun fact: The Black Mamba is often listed as the fastest snake, moving at 12mph. But the sidewinder is actually the fastest, moving at 18mph.
Which color combination represents all three of Pittsburgh’s major sports teams?
Black and gold
Fun Fact: The Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates all share these colors. Inspired by Pittsburgh’s official flag and city crest.
Which Netflix show featured a deadly survival game and became a global sensation in 2021?
Answer: Squid Game
Fun Fact: It was originally rejected by studios for 10 years before becoming Netflix’s most-watched show ever.
Which NFL team has the most Super Bowl wins?
Answer: Pittsburgh Steelers & New England Patriots (tied at 6)
Fun Fact: Both teams dominated different eras — Steelers in the 70s, Patriots in the 2000s.
What color is a polar bear’s skin?
Answer: Black
Fun Fact: Their fur is actually transparent! It only looks white because it reflects light.
What nickname is often used for people from Pittsburgh?
Answer: Yinzers
Fun Fact: “Yinz” is Pittsburgh’s unique version of “you all” — part of the local dialect known as Pittsburghese.
Which singer holds the record for the most Grammy Awards?
Answer: Beyoncé
Fun Fact: She has 32 Grammys, breaking the record in 2023!
What is the most watched sport in the world?
Answer:
Soccer (also called football in most countries) ⚽
Fun Fact:
The 2018 FIFA World Cup was watched by over 3.5 billion people, nearly half of the world’s population!
Which animal can sleep/Hibernate for up to three years?
Answer: The Snail
Fun Fact: Some snails hibernate during extreme weather — sealing themselves inside their shells to survive.
Which famous American entrepreneur and philanthropist started his fortune in Pittsburgh’s steel industry?
Andrew Carnegie
Fun Fact: Carnegie donated much of his fortune to build over 2,500 public libraries worldwide — including many in Pittsburgh.
Who is known as the “King of Pop”?
Answer: Michael Jackson
Fun Fact: His album Thriller remains the best-selling album of all time.
In basketball, how many points is a free throw worth?
Answer: 1 point
Fun Fact: Free throws were introduced to reduce rough play and are awarded after certain fouls.