Body
How many ribs are in the human body?
24
Contrary to what was once thought, men and women generally have the same number of ribs
Which western actor was born Marion Robert Morrison?
John Wayne
His nickname “The Duke” came from the name of his childhood dog and constant companion.
Which designer clothing brand uses a crocodile as its logo, having first introduced it in 1927?
Lacoste, It was the first brand to display a visible logo on its clothing.
During the Renaissance, what would fashionable women shave off to achieve the look of a higher forehead?
Eyebrows/hairline
Influenced by artistic works of the time, other trends included the use of white lead face makeup.
There are 293 ways to make change for which paper money denomination?
A dollar
Mathematician Al Zimmerman devised a number table listing the number of ways to make change for amounts from one cent up to $100.
What substance are human nails largely made of?
Keratin Nail color can give you information about your health and health conditions.
Which music group is known for hits like “Chattanooga ChooChoo,” “A String of Pearls,” and “Serenade in Blue”?
Glenn Miller and His Orchestra
Born Alton Glenn Miller, the famous conductor is synonymous with the Big Band era of the 1930s and ’40s.
What soft drink was
advertised in the
1950s as “the ‘fresh
up’ family drink”?
7UP
The iconic futuristic ad featured a family riding a bottle of 7UP like a rocket.
The first National Women’s Day in the United States was celebrated in 1909 in which East Coast city?
New York City
The celebration was held following a strike of nearly 20,000 garment workers, mostly young immigrant women.
The gopher tortoise is a type of burrowing land tortoise native to only which continent?
North America
This creature prefers dry landscapes and lives in South Carolina, Florida, and Louisiana.
How many bones do babies have when they are born?
300
What famous game show was hosted by Pat Sajak?
Wheel of Fortune. Pat Sajak retired from the show in June 2024. He hosted for 41 seasons, first appearing in 1983.
What fast-food restaurant is known for its golden arches?
McDonald’s.
McDonald’s is a Chicago-based company that started as a drive-in restaurant in the 1940s.
Who was the first signatory of the Constitution?
George Washington Following him, state delegates signed from north to south.
In 1956, Milton Levine concocted the idea for what toy that provided a way for children to study a live insect colony?
The ant farm
A poolside colony of ants inspired him he observed at a Fourth of July barbecue.
Whereabouts in the body do you have a saddle joint?
Thumb
Which actress starred in the Disney movie Mary Poppins?
Julie Andrews. Julie Andrews won the Oscar for Best Actress in 1964 for her performance in Mary Poppins. She beat Audrey Hepburn, who starred as Eliza Doolittle in the film My Fair Lady, a role Andrews was passed over for.
What beauty company started selling products door to door?
Avon.
David H. McConnell started Avon in New York. He sold books and offered beauty products as gifts to customers.
In which European nation are the cities Ortona, Genoa, and Portici located?
Italy Portici was the location of Italy’s first railway, inaugurated in 1839.
Which is the name of a mountain range located on the continent of Asia?
The Himalayas. Mount Everest, at 29,029 feet (8,848 m), is the highest peak in the Himalayas and on the planet.
When was the first documented record made of animals in captivity?
Ancient Egypt
What type of music is Luciano Pavarotti known for?
Opera. Pavarotti is known as the “King of the High C.” The nickname comes from the purity of his voice in the high register. Pavarotti became the first tenor to hit all nine “high C’s” with his full voice in Donizetti’s aria “Quel destin” from La Fille du Regiment (The Daughter of the Regiment).
What South American country produces the most coffee beans?
Brazil.
Brazil produces one-third of the world’s coffee beans. The country has 10,000 square miles (25,900 sq km) of coffee plantations
In which nation are the following national public holidays celebrated: Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, and Tomb Sweeping Day?
China Each of these holidays lasts one day, while others like the Spring Festival last a week.
Which U.S. state is nicknamed the Magnolia State?
Mississippi The magnolia is also the official state flower and state tree.