Misc.
Who was the tallest US president?
Abraham Lincoln
What is the only country that has a land border with both Russia and North Korea?
China
What principle states that the energy of a system remains constant, regardless of changes within it?
The Law of Conservation of Energy
In Hindu mythology, which deity is believed to be responsible for the destruction of the universe at the conclusion of each cosmic cycle?
Shiva
Which animal has the longest migration route, spanning over 22,000 miles?
Artic Tern
What is the name of the salsa translated to "beak of the rooster"?
Pico de gallo
Which country has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
Italy
What type of reaction occurs when two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing a large amount of energy, as seen in the sun?
Nuclear Fusion
Which empire, founded by Cyrus the Great in the 6th century BCE, is considered one of the largest and most powerful of the ancient world?
The Persian Empire
What was the last battle fought in the Napoleonic Wars?
The Battle of Waterloo
In which race did Usain Bolt set his world record for the 100 meters?
2009 Berlin World Championships
Which two countries are completely landlocked by a single country?
Lesotho (landlocked by South Africa)
Vatican City (landlocked by Italy)
The discovery of which element, first isolated in 1938, led to the development of nuclear energy?
Uranium-235
In Norse mythology, what is the name of the great serpent that encircles the world?
Jörmungandr
What is the term for the fear of open spaces or being in crowds?
Agoraphobia
Which historical figure was the first recorded autopsy performed on?
Julius Caesar
Which country has the world's largest number of active volcanoes?
Indonesia
What is the name of the largest artery in the human body, which carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body?
The Aorta
Which ancient culture is credited with the invention of the first known written alphabet, around 2000 BCE?
The Phoenicians
Which country was the first to grant women the right to vote in national elections?
New Zealand
Which ancient temple complex in Cambodia is the largest religious monument in the world?
Angkor Wat
Which country has the most official languages?
South Africa (11 official languages)
What are the only two planets in our solar system without planets?
Mercury and Venus
Which demon king abducts Sita in the Ramayana?
Ravana
Which bloody battle on September 17, 1862, in Maryland ended the first Confederate invasion of the North?
The Battle of Antietam