TRIVIA
What was the original purpose of the tiny pocket in jeans?
To store pocket watches.
Which element is said to keep bones strong?
Calcium
What are the names of the seven continents of the world?
Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, Australia
Sharks are mammals.
False - they are actually classified as fish.
In which month of 1914 did World War I begin?
July
Who is depicted on the US hundred-dollar bill?
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
What does CIA stand for?
Central Intelligence Agency
What are the names of the five oceans of the world?
Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, and the Antarctic
Humans lose an average of 75 strands of hair a month.
False - humans can lose up to 75 strands in ONE DAY.
Tommy' was the nickname of which country's troops in World War I?
British
What color is the "Ex" in FedEx Ground?
GREEN.
Which former British colony was given back to China in 1997?
Hong Kong
What country are the Great Pyramids of Giza located in?
Egypt
The heart is the largest internal organ in the body.
False - the largest internal organ in the body is the liver (the skin is the largest overall).
Before 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' which of these iconic '90s sitcoms did Larry David co-create?
Seinfeld
Dihydrogen Monoxide was banned due to health risks after being discovered in 1983 inside swimming pools and drinking water.
FALSE
What is a female elephant called?
Cow
What is the capital of Thailand?
Bangkok
Most of the human brain is made of muscle.
False - 60% is made up of fat, making it the fattiest organ
Franklin D Roosevelt died suddenly in which month of 1945?
April
What is Cynophobia the fear of?
DOGS.
How many rings is the Olympic symbol made up of?
Five
What is the capital of the American State of California?
Sacramento
Caesar Salad originates from Italy.
False - the delicious leafy goodness was a product of Tijuana, Mexico.
What was the name of the German air force during World War II?
Luftwaffe