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100
What is a female elephant called?
A cow. A male elephant is called a bull.
100
Which sauce is made from egg yolks, butter, and lemon juice?
Hollandaise
100
Which city is often referred to as the birthplace of jazz?
New Orleans
100
Who directed the 1960 thriller Psycho?
Alfred Hitchcock
100
Who assassinated John F. Kennedy?
Lee Harvey Oswald
100
What geometric shape is generally used for stop signs?
Octagon
200
Why do fireflies’ glow?
Male fireflies are trying to get the attention of female fireflies. The glow itself is the result of a chemical reaction of bioluminescence.
200
What is the difference between jam and jelly?
Jam contains the crushed fruit with its juice while jelly only contains the juice.
200
Which English rockstar wrote the soundtrack for Tarzan (1999)?
Phil Collins
200
In the film Jurassic Park, how do scientists recover the dinosaur DNA?
In Jurassic Park, scientists extract dinosaur DNA from the blood inside prehistoric mosquitoes that became trapped and fossilized in amber (fossilized tree resin) millions of years ago.
200
Which ancient Greek city-state was known for having the most powerful army in the land?
Sparta
200
What leader came to power in Cuba after the Cuban Revolution?
Fidel Castro
300
What is the fastest bird in the world?
The peregrine falcon. When it’s diving or stooping to hunt, its speed could reach 186 mph (299 kph)!
300
What tire company awards prestigious rankings to restaurants around the world, considered among the highest honor chefs can earn?
Michelin
300
Comedian Jack Black is also a singer for which band?
Tenacious D
300
Which legendary director is known for movies like Jaws, E.T., and Jurassic Park?
Steven Spielberg
300
What was China's last imperial dynasty?
The Qing dynasty
300
What is the oldest reptile species still alive?
Turtles are one of the oldest reptile groups, with the earliest turtles in existence dating back 220 million years ago!
400
How fast can a hippo run?
Between 15 and 30 miles. Surprisingly fast, considering that hippos spend up to 16 hours a day in water!
400
What is the average time it takes to grow a single pineapple?
Between 14 to 18 months for one pineapple to grow on a bush!
400
Who is the lead vocalist of the band U2?
Bono (real name: Paul David Hewson)
400
What is the real name of the town where the Netflix show Stranger Things is primarily set?
Hawkins, Indiana
400
What was the name of the theater where Abraham Lincoln was shot?
Ford's Theatre
400
Which band was first to ever appear on a lunchbox?
The Beatles
500
How long does it take bees to make one teaspoonful of honey?
It takes 12 bees their entire lifetime to make just one teaspoon of honey.
500
In the state of Georgia, it’s illegal to eat what with a fork?
In Gainesville, Georgia, it is technically illegal to eat fried chicken with a fork, knife, or any other utensil
500
What famous guitarist is known for playing with his teeth?
Jimi Hendrix
500
What is the name of Quint's shark-hunting boat in the 1975 film Jaws?
The Orca
500
Which US colony was the first to declare independence from the King, King George III?
Rhode Island
500
What were the names of Christopher Columbus's ships?
The Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria
600
Which is the loudest land animal?
Howler Monkeys. Their howls can reach up to 128db and cover an area of about 3 miles.
600
What’s another name for kiwi?
The most famous other name for the kiwi fruit is the Chinese gooseberry. It is also known botanically as Actinidia and is sometimes colloquially referred to by its original Chinese names, such as monkey peach or mihoutao
600
Chaka Khan
600
What are the names of the stepsisters from Disney’s Cinderella?
Anastasia & Drizella
600
Which US constitutional amendment gave women the right to vote?
The 19th Amendment
600
What is the only legal way to chew gum in Singapore?
The only legal way to chew gum in Singapore is by obtaining therapeutic, dental, or nicotine gum prescribed by a registered doctor or licensed pharmacist.