🌎 World Fun Facts
This country has a fountain that people toss coins into for luck, and there is a city that’s built on water
Italy
That’s the Trevi Fountain in Rome and Venice is a city built on canals
What are the main ingredients needed to make a classic blueberry cheesecake?
Cream cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, sour cream, graham crackers (for crust), blueberries (for topping)
Known for her powerful vocals and emotional ballads, this artist’s 2023 album "Midnight Melodies" hit number one worldwide, making her one of the most influential pop stars of the year. Who is she? 🎤
Adele 🎶
🏀 In what year did Toronto host the NBA All-Star Game?
2016
Which company launched the Galaxy Z Fold 6 with AI-enhanced cameras in 2024?
Samsung
These two countries both produce world-famous tea, but one calls it chai and the other calls it Ceylon
India and Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is one of the world’s largest tea exporters, and its famous Ceylon tea is prized globally for its rich aroma and taste
Often called the “king of spices,” this bright yellow powder is actually the root of a plant, and has been used for thousands of years in Indian cooking as both a flavoring and a medicine 🌿✨
Turmeric
This Canadian artist made history in 2022 by becoming the first artist to reach 50 billion streams on Spotify. Who is he?
Drake 🎶
⚽ Which three countries will co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
United States, Canada, and Mexico
Which company plans to build the world’s largest quantum data center in 2024?
Amazon
This South African city is famous for being built on 7 hills, and is also known for its gold rush history, earning it the nickname “The City of Gold”
Johannesburg
Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa
This dessert is made by layering espresso-soaked ladyfingers with a creamy mascarpone, egg, and sugar mixture, then dusted with cocoa powder. What’s its name?
Tiramisu
This rock band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2001. What is the name of the band? 🎵
Queen 🎵
⚾ Which Toronto Blue Jays player became famous for his bat flip?
José Bautista
Which company is developing an AI-powered autonomous robot for factories in 2024?
Tesla
In this country, rickshaws are everywhere, and the entire population celebrates the first day of the Bengali New Year by wearing red and white 🎉👗
Bangladesh
The festival is called Pohela Boishakh, and the celebrations are UNESCO-recognized cultural heritage
Originating in France, this long, thin loaf of bread is known for its crispy crust and soft, airy interior. What is it called?
Baguette
This British artist became one of the most influential pop musicians of the 20th century. Who is he?
Elton John🎶
🏅🏅 Which sport won the most medals overall at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?
Swimming was the top-performing sport, with 30 total medals (including 12 golds)
Which company launched a VR meeting platform for remote work in 2024?
Meta
This country is the only one in the world where you can see both penguins and monkeys in the same day, and you can visit the point where the Earth’s hemispheres meet 🐒🐧🌎
Ecuador
Fun fact:The Galápagos Islands (penguins!) and the Amazon rainforest (monkeys!) are both in Ecuador, and the Mitad del Mundo monument marks the equator
Maido is recognized as the best restaurant in the world in 2025 by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants. In which city and country is it located?
Lima, Peru
In 2024, this singer surpassed 100 million monthly listeners on Spotify, becoming the first artist to ever reach this milestone!
Bad Bunny 🎶
⚽ In 2010, Spain won its first-ever FIFA World Cup. Which Spanish player, often considered one of the best central midfielders of his generation?
Andrés Iniesta ⚽
Which semiconductor company introduced 3D stacked chips for AI in 2025?
Intel