Geography
Which European capital city is home to the Orly airport?
Paris, France. Originally called Villeneuve-Orly Airport, it was rebuilt in 1944 after
suffering bomb damage.
What breed of dog is the tallest, on average, in the world?
The Irish wolfhound. According to the AKC, this breed was bred to hunt big game.
What type of gas makes the bubbles in soda?
Carbon dioxide. The odorless gas is added at high
pressure during the production process
In the movie Peter Pan, what common item does the crocodile swallow, causing him to emit a telltale noise?
A clock. In stage versions of the tale, the dog Nana and the crocodile are traditionally played by the same actor
What ancient civilization built what is considered the world’s first shopping center?
The Romans. Built at Trajan’s Forum, it contained around 150 shops and offices
What country is filmmaker James Cameron from?
Canada. He is from Kapuskasing, Ontario, Canada Cameron is one of the nation’s most famous directors and is also a National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence
What country, with its capital city of Bangkok, is known as the Land of the White Elephant?
Thailand. The king’s white elephants represent his power and the prosperity of his reign.
Due to a wartime copper shortage, in 1943 pennies were created using what metal?
Steel. The zinc-coated steel coins are magnetic and are a collector’s item
In what 1950 drama does Bette Davis say, "Fasten your seatbelts; it's going to be a bumpy night"?
All About Eve
Which U.S. state had the first female governor?
Wyoming. Governor Nellie Tayloe Ross served for two years in the role
Which South American country’s flag features a golden sun andp ale blue and white stripes?
Argentina. The sun was added to the flag in 1818 after the nation gained independence from Spain
How many hearts do octopuses have?
Three. While one circulates blood, the other two pump it past the gills to pick up oxygen
Dolly was the first-ever living creature to be cloned. What type of animal was she?
Sheep. Dolly was born on 5 July 1996
Who originally sang “Blue Suede Shoes”?
Carl Perkins. The song was inspired by a story Johnny Cash told Perkins about an eccentric staff sergeant he once knew
A strange trend of the 1950s had college students cramming themselves into what?
Phone booths. The trend aimed to see how many people could fit in the phone booth
In what Canadian province is Lake Louise located?
Alberta. Lake Louise is one of the country’s most-visited tourist attractions for hiking, snowshoeing, and wildlife viewing
What mammal has the most powerful bite?
Hippopotamus. Their bite force can reach up to 2,000 PSI. An averege humnas bite force is only 120 - 170 PSI
What is the largest internal organ of the human body?
Liver. It filters all of the blood in the body and breaks down poisonous substances, such as alcohol and drugs. The liver also produces bile, a fluid that helps digest fats and carry away waste
What famous actor, musician, and cowboy was born Leonard Slye?
Roy Rogers. For his immense popularity, Rogers was called the “King of the Cowboys.”
Jim Henson is the creator of what beloved cast of characters?
The Muppets. In 1954, while still in high school, Jim began his television career performing puppets on a local Washington, DC Saturday morning program on TV. Perhaps most memorably, the show featured an early version of Kermit the Frog
Which nation is home to the world’s oldest living forest?
Australia. The Daintree Rainforest is an estimated
180 million years old and is a popular tourist destination
Which mammal boasts the thickest fur?
he sea otter. These adorable creatures have an
amazing 850,000 to one million hairs per square inch.
(Humans have an average of 800 - 1200 hairs per square inch)
How many bones do sharks have?
Zero. Their skeletons are made of cartilage - the same soft, flexible stuff as your ears and the tip of your nose are made of
Bonus points for naming the month
February 14, 1963. The film won the awards for:
Best Actor, Best Screenplay, and best Art Direction, Best Supporting Actress, Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Score, and Best Cinematography
In the United Kingdom, what is the day after Christmas known as what?
Boxing Day. It was a day when servants would be given time off and thanked for their hard work with a 'special box' of treats.