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Nathans Hot Dog Eating Contest
Fireworks
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When folded properly, the American flag becomes what shape?
A Triangle
100
Who is traditionally credited with sewing the first American flag?
Betsy Ross
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True or False
"Yankee Doodle" was originally sung to mock American colonists.
True
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Which man has eaten the most Hot Dogs in this contest?
Joey Chestnut
100
Which U.S. city is known for its massive Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks show?
A. Chicago
B. Boston
C. New York City
D. Los Angeles
C. New York City
200
On the Declaration of Independence, which person had the largest signature?
John Hancock
200
Who wrote the lyrics to “The Star-Spangled Banner”?
Francis Scott Key
200
What patriotic song includes the lyric: “Stand beside her and guide her”?
God Bless America
200
What is the most popular way for contestants to eat a lot?
Dunking the Hot Dog Buns in water
200
Which color of firework is the hardest to produce?
Blue
300
Which president was the first to host a Fourth of July celebration at the White House?
Thomas Jefferson
300
What is the most popular food consumed on July 4th?
Hot Dogs
300
What patriotic song includes the lyrics "From the mountains, to the prairies, to the oceans white with foam"?
A. “America the Beautiful”
B. “God Bless the U.S.A.”
C. “God Bless America”
D. “The Battle Hymn of the Republic”
B. God Bless the USA
300
How much do the winners win?
$10,000
300
True or False
The first fireworks were made by accident in ancient China.
True
400
What state imports the largest value of fireworks per person?
Missouri ($20.40 per resident)
400
Apple pie became linked to American identity after which war?
World War II
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Who wrote “You’re a Grand Old Flag”?
A. Woody Guthrie
B. George M. Cohan
C. Ray Charles
D. Pete Seeger
B. George M. Cohan
400
Where does the contest take place?
Coney Island, New York
400
Which chemical is used to produce bright white sparks in fireworks?
A. Magnesium
B. Potassium
C. Sodium
D. Calcium
A. Magnesium
500
This US president was born on the 4th of July
Who is Calvin Coolidge?
500
“Give me liberty or give me death!” was spoken by whom?
Patrick Henry
500
True or False
Martina McBride’s “Independence Day” is about the 4th of July celebration.
False
500
How long do the contestants have to eat as many hot dogs as they can?
10 minutes
500
What year was the first recorded Fourth of July fireworks display in the United States?
A. 1776
B. 1777
C. 1789
D. 1801
B. 1777