Smarter than a Grade Schooler
How many syllables are in the word "Hippopotamus"?
5 (Hip-po-pot-a-mus)
What is the name of the clown who serves as the mascot for McDonald’s?
Ronald McDonald
Which "King of Rock and Roll" had his first number-one hit with "Heartbreak Hotel" in 1956?
Elvis Presley
What is the capital of China
Beijing
What did the confederates use to drink with?
Cups . . . Dixie Cups
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Which chain is famous for the "Whopper" burger?
Burger King
What was the name of the "British Invasion" band consisting of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr?
The Beatles
What is the Capital of Ireland
Dublin
What goes up but never comes down?
Your age
Which person is credited with discovering the laws of motion and universal gravitation after (legendarily) being hit by an apple?
Sir Isaac Newton
Which chain claims to "Have the Meats"?
Arbys
Which city is widely considered the birthplace of Jazz music in the early 20th century?
New Orleans.
What is the Capital of Italy
Rome
What can you catch, but never throw?
A Cold
What is the name of the process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create their own food?
Photosynthesis.
Which fast food chain has the most locations in the entire world?
Subway. (While McDonald’s makes more money, Subway actually has more physical storefronts globally).
Who is known as the "King of Pop"
Michael Jackson
What is the Capital Mexico
Mexico City
What starts with T, finishes with T, and has T in it?
Teapot
Earth Science (Plate Tectonics) The Earth’s outer shell is broken into large pieces that move slowly over the mantle. What is the name of the "supercontinent" that existed 200 million years ago before these pieces drifted apart?
Pangea
Which restaurant is credited with inventing the first ever "Drive-Thru" window in 1947?
Red's Giant Hamburg (on Route 66). However, In-N-Out Burger was the first to make the two-way speaker system famous.
In the 1970s, what genre of dance music featured a heavy bass beat and was popularized by artists like Donna Summer and the Bee Gees?
Disco
What is the Capital of England
London
What has many keys but can't open a single lock?
A Piano