World history
What is the longest wall in the world?
The Great Wall of China
Who is August named after?
The Roman Emperor, Augustus Caesar
In Jingle Bell Rock, where are they ‘dancing and prancing’?
In Jingle Bell Square
What nut is used to make marzipan?
Almonds
A member of the band The Beatles, who got his stage name for the habit of wearing numerous rings?
Ringo Starr
Where did Albert Einstein live before moving to the United States?
Germany
What are August’s two zodiac signs?
Leo and Virgo
What date is Flag Day, when we celebrate the American flag?
June 14th
What is the most widely eaten fish in the world?
Herring
though tilapia and salmon are close behind
She wrote her classic hit “Jolene” and her other famous song, “I Will Always Love You,” on the same night in 1973.
Dolly Parton
What is considered the largest empire in history?
The Mongol Empire
What lunch staple was created on August 6, 1762, in England?
The Sandwich
What holiday is always celebrated the second month of May?
Mothers day
What country is the origin of the cocktail the Mojito?
Cuba
Before becoming a rock icon, he had a brief, unsuccessful career as a folk singer and even a mime.
David Bowie
What was the name of the Ukrainian nuclear power plant that was the site of a nuclear disaster in April 1986?
Chernobyl
What music icon died on August 16, 1977?
Elvis Presley
What was Halloween originally called?
All Hallows Eve
What is the Italian word for "to the tooth," used to describe perfectly cooked pasta?
Al dente
Which song of the Beach Boys took 10 months to record and cost more than $50,000, making it one of the most expensive singles of the 1960s?
Good Vibrations
Historians believe the Bubonic Plague started in Europe in which year?
1347
What was stolen by a museum employee from the Louvre on August 21, 1911, and returned two years later?
The Mona Lisa
What food tradition involves eating 12 of something at midnight on New Year’s Eve in some cultures?
Grapes!
In Spain and Latin America, eating 12 grapes at midnight—one for each month—is believed to bring good luck.
What fermented tea drink has been consumed for over 2,000 years and recently became a health food trend?
Kombucha
This is Michael Jackson’s best-selling album, selling over 65 million copies worldwide. It was the first album with five number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100.
Thriller