Memorial Day
What was Memorial Day originally called?
Decoration Day
The side-straddle hop is the U.S. military's name for what basic warm-up exercise that kicks the legs apart while doing an overhead clap?
Jumping jack
In what state is Santa Monica Beach?
California
Established on November 11, 1926 and stretching 2,448 miles across the United States, what famous highway is also known as the Will Rogers Memorial Highway?
Route 66
In 1929 what ingredient was removed from Coca-Cola?
Cocaine
When was Memorial Day officially recognized as a federal holiday?
A) 1943
B) 1960
C) 1971
D) 1999
C) 1971
On December 1st, 1959, a dozen nations around the world signed a treaty declaring which chilly continent a no-military zone that would be used mainly for scientific research?
Antarctica
Siesta Key and Clearwater Beach can be found in which US state?
Florida
Used in ancient times by the poet Tibullus, "The Eternal City" is a nickname given to what European capital?
Rome
Which fast food restaurant still boards the slogan “Have it your way"?
Burger King
What is the traditional time for observing a moment of silence on Memorial Day?
3 P.M. local time
What is the name of the esteemed U.S. military cemetery directly across the Potomac River from Washington D.C. which was founded during the Civil War to hold the deceased from the nation's conflicts? The cemetery is operated by the United States Department of the Army.
Arlington National Cemetery
This beach is found in Honolulu, Oahu. It’s a popular destination for surfers and sun-seekers alike.
Waikiki Beach
If you head directly south from San Diego, what border town resort will be the first city you hit in Mexico?
Tijuana
Which U.S. state is the only state to grow coffee beans?
Hawaii
What type of flower is traditionally worn to honor fallen soldiers on Memorial Day?
Red poppy
U.S. Navy SEALs train at a school called BUD/S, which stands for Basic WHAT Demolition/SEALS? The U is something that really doesn't scare most SEALs or seals.
Underwater
On which beach is the biggest New Year’s Eve party in the world held? Hint: there's a song named after it.
Copacabana Beach
Mostly found shifting around under its water, what ocean is the namesake of Earth's largest tectonic plate?
What is the oldest soft drink in America?
Dr. Pepper (1885)
Coca-Cola (1886)
What major sporting event is traditionally held on Memorial Day weekend?
Indianapolis 500
Which typically improvised incendiary weapon is named after a Soviet politician and diplomat who died in 1986? Two-word answer required.
Molotov cocktail
What was the first public beach in the United States?
Revere Beach, Massachusetts
Derived from Greek meaning “whole earth”, what is the name by which the supercontinent which incorporated almost all of the land masses on earth is known?
Pangea
Which condiment was used as medicine during the 1830s?
Ketchup