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100
What city was the first capital of the United States?
What is New York City?
The Big Apple—where George Washington made the first inaugural address on April 30, 1789—was the location of the country's first capital.
100
What is the Science word for the length of time it takes the Earth to revolve around the sun?
What is a year or 365 days?
100
Why was Chicago nicknamed the Windy City?
"Incorrect: It's really windy!
Correct: It's home to a whole lot of "windbag" politicians
While Chicago certainly does experience some blustery weather, the name has nothing to do with the outdoor elements. In fact, according to one USA Today report, Chicago doesn't even crack the top 10 windiest cities.
Chi-town likely picked up its nickname because of the "long-winded" politicians that rose to power during the 19th century. It's unclear when exactly the moniker was first used, but it came such a ubiquitous term in newspapers throughout the 1800s that it just stuck—for good." (23 Basic American History Facts Most Americans Get Wrong | Best Life (bestlifeonline.com) )
100
Which car part is this?
What is a spark plug.
"Spark plugs deliver current from the ignition system to ignite the fuel/air mixture inside the engine. They literally create an artificial bolt of lightning within the engine's combustion chamber. Shocking! " (Car Part Quiz - Test your Knowledge & Identify these Car Parts (grizly.com) )
100
What crop produces the most cash for American farmers?
a. Potatoes
b. Wheat
C. Corn
D. Apples
What is C. Corn
"When it comes to American agriculture, corn is king. It represents around $46 billion in annual sales for U.S. farmers, according to the USDA. When combined, corn and soybean sales together represent 43 percent of all income derived from crops." (Can You Answer These Agriculture Questions a Farmer Should Know? | HowStuffWorks )
100
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5PqVeex4QU
In the beginning of the video, how many pilots are walking shoulder to shoulder on the runway?
a. 4
b. 5
c. 6
What is A. 4
200
What did Paul Revere shout on his midnight ride in 1775?
What is "The British are coming!"
HOWEVER if was more likely: "The regulars are coming!" (If anything)
"Turns out, Paul Revere probably didn't yell anything on his famous midnight ride, since it was a covert mission. Plus, back then, no one used the term "British." Had Revere been yelling the phrase he's best known for, he not only would have attracted a lot of unwanted attention, but no one would have had any idea of what he was trying to say—or who he was yelling about.
It's more likely that Revere said something along the lines of, "The regulars are coming," and that he said it just once: When he arrived at the house that Samuel Adams and John Hancock—fugitives at the time—were holed up in." (23 Basic American History Facts Most Americans Get Wrong | Best Life (bestlifeonline.com) )
200
What is the science word for a large-slow moving sheet of ice?
What is a glacier?
200
What happened to those convicted at the Salem witch trials?
"Incorrect: Burned at the stake
Correct: Hanged at the gallows
If you thought that burning witches at the stake was a part of the Salem witch trials, then you'd be wrong. While those who were persecuted did suffer horrible fates, they either died by hanging—like the 19 people who met their sad end on Gallows Hill—or, in the case of Giles Corey, were pressed to death with large stones.
Interestingly, Corey's case is the only recorded death by pressing in U.S. history, and was dramatized in The Crucible, Arthur Miller's seminal 1953 play." (23 Basic American History Facts Most Americans Get Wrong | Best Life (bestlifeonline.com) )
200
What is this car part that keeps a car's motor oil clean?
What is an oil filter.
"Oil filters are used to filter sediments and other contaminants from engine oil. Dirty oil can wear the oil pump's machined components and damage the bearing surfaces in the engine. " (Car Part Quiz - Test your Knowledge & Identify these Car Parts (grizly.com) )
200
What are the four factors that cause Weather?
What is temperature, moisture, air pressure and wind?
200
What is the name on the side of the planes of this group that performs at air shows?
Who are the Blue Angels?
300
Why does the Liberty Bell have a crack in it?
"Incorrect: Overenthusiastic patriots
Correct: Shoddy craftsmanship
It's a common myth that enthusiastic patriots cracked the Liberty Bell while celebrating on July 4, 1776. But the truth is that the bell has been suffering from repeated cracks since it was first (poorly) cast. While the mistake has been addressed multiple times over the years, that persistent split keeps coming back. According to National Geographic, the crack we see today showed up at some point in the 19th century—though no one can agree on exactly when it popped up." (23 Basic American History Facts Most Americans Get Wrong | Best Life (bestlifeonline.com) )
300
What is the science word for changing views of the moon that we see on Earth?
What is Moon Phases?
300
Who was the first President of the United States?
"Incorrect: George Washington
Correct: Peyton Randolph
George Washington was the country's first elected president. But he was by no means the country's first president.
During the Revolutionary War, in 1775, Peyton Randolph was the first (and third) president of the Continental Congress. In 1783, Thomas Mifflin, an aide to Washington during the war, served as president, and ratified the Treaty of Paris. But John Hancock holds the distinction of serving the most time as president of the Continental Congress. Over two separate terms—the fourth and thirteenth—he served more than 1,000 days in the role.
All told, there were more than a dozen presidents before George Washington took office." (23 Basic American History Facts Most Americans Get Wrong | Best Life (bestlifeonline.com) )
300
What do you call the pictured safety features, which are crucial for driving in harsh weather?
"Windshield wipers, also known as windscreen wipers, were first patented all the way back in 1896." (Car Part Quiz - Test your Knowledge & Identify these Car Parts (grizly.com) )
300
Which of these units is the most common way to measure the size of a farm or ranch in the U.S.?
a. square mile
b. acre
c. bushel
d. cubic feet
What is B. Acre
"Most agricultural land in the U.S. is measured in acres. One acre is equal to 4,840 square yards or 43,560 square feet. This type of sizing information is useful for farmers trying to calculate how much livestock or planting their land can support -- and how many hands are needed to tend it. " (Can You Answer These Agriculture Questions a Farmer Should Know? | HowStuffWorks )
300
Which branch of the military do they represent? This is also written on the side of the planes.
What is the US Navy?
The mission of the Blue Angels is to showcase the teamwork and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps through flight demonstrations and community outreach while inspiring a culture of excellence and service to country.
400
Who paid for the Statue of Liberty?
"Incorrect: France
Correct: France—with some help from New York
France was responsible for the iconic statue, but New York City had to scramble to crowdfund enough money to pay for the giant granite base that the statue sits on. In fact, the Big Apple almost didn't come up with the money in time, and other cities, like Boston and Philadelphia—who both had the funds available—made attempts to have the statue erected on their turf instead." (23 Basic American History Facts Most Americans Get Wrong | Best Life (bestlifeonline.com) )
400
What is the Science word for a species of animal that is no longer living on Earth?
What is extinct?
400
What is the number of U.S. presidents who were only children?
"Zero! Every single U.S. president has had, at the very least, a half-sibling. The four U.S. presidents who had half-siblings, not full siblings, were Franklin Roosevelt, Gerald Ford, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama. The president with the most siblings was James Buchanan, the 15th president, who had six sisters and four brothers." (Amazing Facts You Never Knew About America | Reader's Digest (rd.com) )
400
What is the name of the pictured item, typically visible in a car’s interior?
"The emergency hand brake, also known as the parking brake, is often used to park the car on a slanted surface. It usually activates a corkscrew mechanism that pushes a piston into the brake pads to stop the vehicle." (Car Part Quiz - Test your Knowledge & Identify these Car Parts (grizly.com) )
400
Which type of livestock produces the most money for U.S. farmers?
a. cattle
b. pigs
c. chickens
d. goats
What is A. Cattle.
"Cattle is king when it comes to cash receipts from livestock sales. In fact, cattle represents 38 percent of all livestock sales for American farmers, according to the USDA. Poultry is the next most valuable, followed by dairy cows and then hogs. " (Can You Answer These Agriculture Questions a Farmer Should Know? | HowStuffWorks )
400
When flying, how many planes were in formation?
What is 6?
500
Who invented the first car?
"Incorrect: Henry Ford
Correct: Karl Benz
Karl Benz, the man behind Mercedes-Benz, invented his first automobile in Germany, circa 1885. By 1889, Benz was exhibiting his Model 3 commercial vehicle at the Paris World's Fair. Henry Ford's Model T didn't hit the market until 1908." (23 Basic American History Facts Most Americans Get Wrong | Best Life (bestlifeonline.com) )
500
What is the Science word for the process in which small pieces of rocks and soil are carried away to new locations?
What is erosion?
500
Who really started the Boston Tea Party?
"Which of the Founding Fathers was responsible for the most famous tea-dumping in history? Well, the tea-tossing was initiated by the anti-taxation group the Sons of Liberty. But according to History.com, Samuel Adams led the charge. So, yes, the man who started the Boston Tea Party is now the mascot for a brand of beer." (Amazing Facts You Never Knew About America | Reader's Digest (rd.com) )
500
What is the name of the pictured device, which reduces the toxicity of automotive exhaust?
What is a catalytic converter?
"Catalytic converters use chemical reactions to convert pollutants in automobile exhaust into less harmful emissions. Some can reduce automobile pollution by up to 40%!" (Car Part Quiz - Test your Knowledge & Identify these Car Parts (grizly.com) )
500
This singer is the only musician to have sold more than 500 million copies of his records worldwide.
He was not just popular in the US; his music sold very well in other parts of the world.
Who is Michael Jackson?
500
What color are the pilot's helmets?
What is yellow?
Bonus: Which band sings this song? Also, have any of you ever seen the Blue Angels perform in person?