Geography & World Facts
What is the capital city of Portugal?
Lisbon
Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl was formerly the drummer for which famous grunge band?
Nirvana
What popular sandwich chain was founded in 1965 by Fred DeLuca?
Subway
What is the name of the fictional paper company in the U.S. version of The Office?
Dunder Mifflin
Which country is credited with starting the tradition of the Christmas tree?
Germany
What is the official language of Austria?
German
The famous album 1989 was released in 2014 by which singer?
Taylor Swift
What spice, commonly used in Indian cuisine, is derived from the dried inner bark of a tree?
Cinnamon
Which popular sitcom character worked as a paleontologist?
Ross Geller (Friends)
What is the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time (in the U.S. domestic box office)?
Home Alone
What famous landmark is located in the city of Agra, India?
The Taj Mahal
What is the primary musical instrument played by the jazz musician Louis Armstrong?
The Trumpet
What type of mushroom, highly prized in gourmet cooking, is primarily found growing underground near the roots of trees?
Truffle
What is the highest award given for achievement in American theatre?
The Tony Award
What famous holiday ballet features the Sugar Plum Fairy?
The Nutcracker
Which two cities in the world are the only ones found in the NATO phonetic alphabet?
Lima & Quebec
Who was the first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
Aretha Franklin
What popular breakfast pastry originated in Austria, despite being strongly associated with France?
Croissant
The iconic phrase "Live long and prosper" comes from what famous TV/film franchise?
Star Trek
In the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," what gift is given on the fifth day?
Five Golden Rings
Which continent is the only one with no active volcanoes?
Australia
What pop star’s real name is Robyn Fenty?
Rihanna
The Mexican sauce Mole uses what unexpected ingredient to achieve its characteristic dark color and complexity?
Chocolate
The long-running cartoon South Park is set in a fictional town located in which U.S. state?
South Park
The song "Jingle Bells" was originally written for what holiday?
Thanksgiving