History
In which country were fireworks first invented?
China
What’s the diameter of a basketball hoop in inches?
18 inches.
General:
Name the world's longest river:
The Nile
The concept of gravity was discovered by which famous physicist?
Sir Isaac Newton
Trivia:
freep.com is the website of what paper that has been a Michigan institution since 1835?
the Detroit Free Press
How many noses does a slug have?
4
What sport is best known as the ‘king of sports’?
Soccer
General:
What is the longest above-water mountain range in the world?
The Andes
Science:
True or False? Electrons are smaller than atoms.
True
Trivia:
Located in the Detroit suburb of Dearborn, the Museum of American Innovation is named after what famous industrialist?
Henry Ford
In which year did World War II end?
1945
What do you call it when a bowler makes three strikes in a row?
Turkey
General:
In which year did the Titanic sink?
1912
Science:
What does NASA stand for?
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Trivia:
"Mr. Tiger" was the nickname of what Hall of Fame right fielder who played 22 seasons for Detroit and is considered one of the greatest players ever to wear a Tigers uniform?
Al Kaline
Who was the 16th US president?
Abraham Lincoln
How many dimples does an average golf ball have?
Between 300-500 (guess in this range for points)
Which is the busiest airport in the U.S. based on the number of passengers?
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Science:
What is the study of mushrooms called?
Mycology
Trivia:
The United States’ first outdoor pedestrian mall opened in 1959 in what Michigan city? (Hint: The ending syllable within its name is synonymous with a place where animals are kept for the viewing public.)
Kalamazoo
Name the only continent in which spiders don't exist?
Antarctica
How long is a marathon?
26.2 miles
General :
Who was the first rapper to win an Academy Award?
Answer: Eminem (in 2003 for the song “Lose Yourself” from the 8 Mile soundtrack)
Science:
Name the rarest blood type
AB Negative
Trivia:
Aside from an eagle, which two species of deer are featured on the Michigan coat of arms? We're looking for BOTH answers here.
elk, moose