Food
What is New York's most famous food export besides pizza?
The New York bagel, which is known for its chewy texture, is partly due to the local water
What can be styled in a "Half-Windsor" or a "Hanover"?
A tie
The oldest living land animal is Jonathan, what is he?
A tortoise that, as of 2025, is 192 years old.
Which country is the world's largest producer of coffee?
Brazil
What did they use for blood in the famous shower scene in Psycho?
Alfred Hitchcock used chocolate syrup instead of stage blood, because it looked thicker and showed up better on black-and-white film.
What happens to bread with too little salt?
Rises too quickly -- As it does, it creates more air pockets, and the bread will lack a defined structure.
What clothier was the first American retailer to manufacture argyle hose?
Brooks Brothers
What is the height of the tallest man in world history?
8 feet and 3 inches
What are coffee beans, botanically speaking?
The seeds of a coffee cherry fruit
Who got the first star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?
Joanne Woodward
What was ketchup originally made from? Hint: Not Tomatoes!
Fish, mushrooms, or walnuts
What do you call a heel that is short and slender, usually between 1.5 and 2 inches high?
A kitten heel
How many t-shirts did Ted Hastings wear in 2019 to win the Guinness record for more t-shirts won at once?
257
What US state grows coffee commercially?
Hawaii — specifically on the Big Island
Humphrey Bogart commonly played what role?
Sailors - He played a sailor in "The African Queen," and he also was the proud owner of his own yacht in real life.
The most popular street food in Japan is Takoyaki, what is it?
fried octopus balls
What type of hat, featuring a round crown and a ribbon, was named after an 1894 play starring Lily Langtry?
The Trilby hat
Which state has the record for the widest tornado damage path?
Nebraska
What is the main difference between Arabica and Robusta coffee beans?
Arabica is milder and more aromatic. Robusta has more caffeine and a stronger, harsher flavor.
Which famous actress soaked her eyes in boric acid in order to make them sparkle in her films?
Joan Crawford
What is the largest item on any menu in the world?
Roasted camel
What garment was named after a nuclear test site in the Pacific Ocean because of its "explosive" impact on culture?
The bikini (named after Bikini Atoll)
What is the most expensive man-made object in history?
The International Space Station, it cost $100 billion to build.
How many coffee beans does it typically take to make one espresso shot?
Around 40 to 50
Where did John Wayne's nickname come from?
His dog
John Wayne's nickname came from his dog, who was named Duke. Wayne preferred to use the name Duke rather than his reel name, Marion, from a young age.