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100

Pasta and pizza originated in which country?

Italy 

100

The first president of the United States of America?

George Washington

100

What is the largest bird?

the ostrich 

100

Which city is known as the "City of Love"?

Paris 
100

Which famous crooner sang "New York, New York"?

Frank Sinatra

200

True or false: bananas are berries

true

200

Who was the first man to walk on the moon?

Neil Armstrong

200

Pigs can be found on every continent except for this one.

Antarctica

200

Which movie features the song “Over the Rainbow”?

The Wizard of Oz

200

Finish the lyric: "You are my sunshine, my only sunshine…” 

"You make me happy when skies are gray"

300

True or false: the seeds are the spiciest part of the pepper.

false 

300

Who was the first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?

Aretha Franklin

300

What lizard is known for its ability to change color?

the chameleon

300

What is the name of the fairy in Peter Pan?

Tinker Bell

300

Who sang the hit song, "Sweet Caroline"?

Neil Diamond

400

Which chocolate bar is the global bestseller?

Snickers

400

What was the first full-length animated movie? (Hint: it is a Disney movie)

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)

400

What insect gets its name from the way it holds its forearms in a prayer-like position?

Praying Mantis

400

Which famous wall divided East and West Germany?

The Berlin Wall

400

Which band was known as the "Fab Four"?

the Beatles 

500

Which country is the biggest exporter of coffee beans worldwide?

Brazil, Switzerland, Columbia, or Hawaii

Brazil, they export $8.2billion worth of coffee each year

500

What was the first major work of science fiction? (Hint: what a scary monster!)

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

500

What domesticated bird is known for its ability to travel very long distances before finding its way home again?

the pigeon
500

What was the first car to be mass-produced? (Hint: the year was 1908, crafted by a man named Henry)

The Ford Model T, and it only cost $850! 

500

What was Chuck Berry's famous song about a guitar-playing boy?

Johnny B. Goode

600

What is the most commonly stolen grocery item in the world?

cheese

600

What was the first toy advertised on television?

Mr. Potato Head, Rock-em Sock-em Robots, or the Rubix Cube

Mr. Potato Head (1952), the potato had to be purchased separately

600

One of the largest land animals on earth, this mammal can breathe underwater for up to five minutes.

the hippo

600

When putting out the 10 day forecast, how often is the weatherman actually correct with his predictions?

95% accurate, 86% accurate, 75% accurate, or 50% accurate

50% accurate, typically they are only correct about half the time, sometimes less. 

600

Which genre is most associated with artists like Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin?

Soul Music

700

 Which spice is derived from the Crocus flower and is one of the most expensive spices in the world? (hint: it is red in color)

saffaron 

700

Who was the first person to complete a solo nonstop transatlantic flight?

Charles Lindbergh (1927)

700

What is the closest living relative to the T-Rex?

the chicken 

700

A black box, in the context of aviation, is a device used to record critical flight data and cockpit audio. What color is a black box?

orange or red, despite its name, it’s actually bright orange or bright red to make it easier to find after an accident. 

700

The theme song “Thank You for Being a Friend” is from which TV show?

The Golden Girls 

800

Name 1/3 of the most common fruit allergies.

apple, peach, and kiwi

800

Who was the first person to climb Mount Everest? (Hint: he was the first person to stand at all three poles: the North Pole, the South Pole, and the summit of Mount Everest)

Sir Edmund Hillary (1953), to finance his climbing expeditions, he was a beekeeper who sold honey and other beeswax products

800

What is another name for a gnu?

a wildebeest

800

What is the name of Michael Jackson’s famous pet chimpanzee?

Bubbles, he was purchased from a research facility and eventually became so aggressive that he was later rehomed in an animal sanctuary. (Don't keep chimps as pets!)

800

Q: Which of these is a real song title?


A. Do Wah Diddy Diddy
B. Boopity Boop Bop
C. Yodelin’ Through the Drive-Thru

A. Do Wah Diddy Diddy (Manfred Mann)


900

Which fruit was once considered so dangerous in the U.S. that it was banned in several states because people believed it could melt your intestines?

Tomato, (They thought it was poisonous because of its relation to deadly nightshade.)

900

What was the first fast food restaurant chain in America?

Taco Bell, White Castle, Wendy's, or Starbucks

White Castle (1921)

900

Considered a delicacy by some, what is tomalley?

a lobster's liver

900

How many slices of pizza would it take to fill the Great Wall of China?

Approximately 14,000,378 slices, but don’t forget the ranch dressing.

900

What was the name of the first rock and roll song to top the Billboard charts in 1955?

Answer: Rock Around the Clock – Bill Haley & His Comets