American/English Holidays
What holiday do Americans comsume the most candy each year?
Halloween
Actor Steve Carell plays what memorable character in the popular TV series “The Office”?
Michael Scott
What is the longest wall in the world?
The Great Wall of China
Which European nation was said to invent hot dogs?
Germany
According to Guinness World Records, what's the best-selling book of all time?
The Bible
What city in the US dyes their river green for St. Patrick's Day?
Chicago
In what year was the first Apple iPhone released?
2007
Which planet was downgraded to a dwarf planet in 2006?
Pluto
Where were french fries invented?
Belgium
How many bones does a shark have?
Zero
St. Valentine's Day is a public holiday in how many countries?
None (zero)
What name is singer-actor Stefani Germanotta better known by?
Lady Gaga
Which Greek goddess was the Parthenon dedicated to?
Athena
Which popular soft drink was originally created as a medicine in the 19th century?
Coca-Cola
Which freezes faster: hot or cold water?
Hot water (Mpemba effect)
What kind of animal is Punxsutawney Phil?
A groundhog
What is the most-watched YouTube video of all time?
"Baby Shark Dance" by Pinkfong
Modern-day Istanbul, Turkey, used to be called what when it was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?
Constantinople
What is the most-ordered item at McDonald’s?
French Fries
What year did humans first set foot on the moon?
1969
What holiday to Americans comsume the most alcohol?
New Year's Eve/New Years
What word was named the 2024 Oxford Word of the Year, most often used by Gen Z and Gen Alpha?
Brain Rot
In what year did the Berlin Wall fall?
1989
What is the most used spice in the world?
Black Pepper
How many of King Henry VIII's ex-wives were dead before he himself died?
3 (two beheaded, and one of natural causes)