Thanksgiving Culture
On Thanksgiving Day, American families traditionally gather for a large meal. What bird is most famously served as the main dish?
Turkey
This is the largest planet in our Solar System. It is famous for the Great Red Spot, a giant storm that has lasted for centuries. Which planet is it?
Jupiter
This American basketball legend, nicknamed "His Airness," won six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls and became famous for wearing number 23. Who is he?
Michael Jordan
Created in Atlanta in 1886, this American soft drink became one of the world's most recognizable brands. What is it?
Coca-Cola
This country is famous for its tulip fields, windmills, and canals. Which country is it?
The Netherlands
Celebrated on the day after Thanksgiving, this major shopping event is famous for huge discounts, crowded stores, and special deals.
Black Friday
Launched in 2021, this NASA space telescope observes the universe mainly in infrared light. It is named after a former NASA administrator. What is its name?
James Webb Space Telescope
This Turkish weightlifter, nicknamed "Pocket Hercules," won three Olympic gold medals and broke numerous world records. Who was he?
Naim Süleymanoğlu
Introduced in 1964, this American car became an icon of the muscle car era and is famous for its running horse logo. What is its name?
Ford Mustang
This country is home to the ancient city of Machu Picchu, built by the Inca civilization high in the Andes Mountains. Which country is it?
Peru
Since 1924, a famous department store has organized a Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City, featuring giant balloons, floats, and marching bands. What is the name of this department store?
Macy's
NASA is the U.S. government agency responsible for civilian space exploration and aeronautics research. What does NASA stand for?
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
In American football, what is the name of the championship game played annually between the winners of the NFL's two conferences?
Super Bowl
Invented in the United States in the 1950s, this plastic toy consists of a circular hoop that people spin around their waist. What is it called?
Hula Hoop
This country is the only one in the world whose national flag is not rectangular or square. Which country is it?
Nepal
In 1863, during the American Civil War, which U.S. president issued a proclamation establishing a national Thanksgiving observance on the last Thursday of November?
Abraham Lincoln
In 1970, an oxygen tank exploded during a NASA mission to the Moon. The three astronauts had to cancel their landing and return safely to Earth. Which Apollo mission was this?
Apollo 13
In 2002, Türkiye achieved its best-ever result at the FIFA World Cup, finishing third. Which country hosted this tournament together with Japan?
South Korea
This American company created the world's first commercially successful instant camera, allowing people to see their photographs shortly after taking them. What is the company?
Polaroid
This African country has more pyramids than Egypt, many of which were built by the ancient Kingdom of Kush. Which country is it?
Sudan
In 1621, English colonists and Native American people shared a harvest celebration in Massachusetts. This event is often associated with the origins of Thanksgiving. What was the name of this Native American people?
The Wampanoag
Launched in 1977, this NASA spacecraft explored Jupiter and Saturn and carries a Golden Record containing sounds and images from Earth. It is now the most distant human-made object from Earth. What is its name?
Voyager 1
In baseball, what is the term for a batter hitting a single, double, triple, and home run in the same game?
Hitting for the Cycle (The Cycle)
This American toy company created Barbie in 1959. What is the name of the company?
Mattel
This small European country lies between Switzerland and Austria and is one of only two doubly landlocked countries in the world. What is its name?
Liechtenstein