Food
Pasta and pizza originated in which country?
Italy
The first president of the United States of America?
George Washington
What is the largest bird?
the ostrich
Which city is known as the "City of Love"?
Which famous crooner sang "New York, New York"?
Frank Sinatra
True or false: bananas are berries
true
Who was the first man to walk on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
Pigs can be found on every continent except for this one.
Antarctica
Which movie features the song “Over the Rainbow”?
The Wizard of Oz
Finish the lyric: "You are my sunshine, my only sunshine…”
"You make me happy when skies are gray"
True or false: the seeds are the spiciest part of the pepper.
false
Who was the first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
Aretha Franklin
What lizard is known for its ability to change color?
the chameleon
What is the name of the fairy in Peter Pan?
Tinker Bell
Who sang the hit song, "Sweet Caroline"?
Neil Diamond
Which chocolate bar is the global bestseller?
Snickers
What was the first full-length animated movie? (Hint: it is a Disney movie)
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
What insect gets its name from the way it holds its forearms in a prayer-like position?
Praying Mantis
Which famous wall divided East and West Germany?
The Berlin Wall
Which band was known as the "Fab Four"?
the Beatles
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
What was the first major work of science fiction? (Hint: what a scary monster!)
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
What domesticated bird is known for its ability to travel very long distances before finding its way home again?
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!
What was Chuck Berry's famous song about a guitar-playing boy?
Johnny B. Goode
What is the most commonly stolen grocery item in the world?
cheese
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
One of the largest land animals on earth, this mammal can breathe underwater for up to five minutes.
the hippo
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.
Which genre is most associated with artists like Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin?
Soul Music
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
Who was the first person to complete a solo nonstop transatlantic flight?
Charles Lindbergh (1927)
What is the closest living relative to the T-Rex?
the chicken
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.
The theme song “Thank You for Being a Friend” is from which TV show?
The Golden Girls
Name 1/3 of the most common fruit allergies.
apple, peach, and kiwi
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
What is another name for a gnu?
a wildebeest
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!)
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)
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.)
What was the first fast food restaurant chain in America?
Taco Bell, White Castle, Wendy's, or Starbucks
White Castle (1921)
Considered a delicacy by some, what is tomalley?
a lobster's liver
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.
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