Toy /Plant
This soft, colorful toy was originally designed to clean smudges off wallpaper.
Play‑Doh
What container was invented after someone dropped their lunch on a Minnesota ski slope?
Tupperware-style snap lids.
This animal forms emotional bonds so strong that being separated from its “bestie” causes stress.
A cow
Which state is home to a town literally named “Boring,” which ironically hosts very fun festivals.
Oregon
What vegetable was the first to be grown in space?
A Potato
This stretchy toy became a hit after someone dropped a blob of silicone on the floor and watched it bounce.
Silly Putty
What was the original purpose of bubble wrap?
Wallpaper
What animal wears sunscreen?
Pigs (they roll in mud to avoid sunburn).
This state has a lake named “Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg,” proving it wins every spelling bee by default.
Massachusetts
What everyday food item was once advertised as a cure for hiccups?
Peanut Butter
This houseplant is famous for being impossible to kill
a snake plant
What kitchen gadget was originally designed to trim candle wicks?
The Tongs
Which animal can’t walk backward?
Kangaroos
This state has a law requiring you to smile in public
North Dakota
What snack food was invented by accident when a cook got mad?
Potato Chips
What plant grows so fast you can hear it?
Bamboo. up to 1 inch every 40 minutes
What common item was originally marketed as a floor cleaner?
Listerine mouthwash.
What is the only mammal that can’t burp?
A Horse
This state once tried to pass a law making pi equal to 3.2 — truly rounding up for convenience.
Indiana
How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop?
The world may never know.
What was the first toy to be advertised on TV?
Mr. Potato Head.
What household item was originally invented for soldiers to clean their boots?
Coffee Filters
What animal sleeps only about 2 hours a day?
A Giraffe
Which U.S. state is known for having more cows than people?
Wyoming
What fruit was once considered a luxury holiday gift in the 1800s?
Oranges