2025 Events
Which world leader was elected as a historic first in the Catholic Church in 2025?
Pope Leo XIV
What time does the Times Square ball start dropping?
11:59pm
Which berry is known for its high antioxidant content and is sometimes called a “superfood”?
Blueberry
Who was Canada's First Female Prime Minister?
Kim Campbell
This bird holds the distinction of being the only bird that can fly backward.
Hummingbird
Which region suffered repeated devastating wildfires in early 2025, affecting tens of thousands of people and structures?
California, USA
What is the most common New Year’s resolution?
Exercise More/Eat Healthier/Save Money
The simple Italian salad known as a Caprese salad typically includes tomatoes, basil, and what variety of cheese?
Mozzarella
Which Canadian province is the largest by area?
Quebec
What everyday object was once made using whale oil?
Candles
Which world-famous museum was the target of a daring October 2025 robbery where French crown jewels were stolen in broad daylight?
The Louvre Museum
What famous American city drops a peach instead of a ball?
Atlanta, Georgia
A custard baked in a mold in the oven is often called a what?
Flan
What Canadian City hosted the 1988 Olympics?
Calgary, Alberta
What item was banned in some U.S. cities in the early 1900s because it scared horses?
Automobiles
Which global issue remained a major headline throughout 2025 due to extreme weather events?
Climate Change
Who is credited with writing the poem “Auld Lang Syne?”
Robert Burns
Which type of cookie is traditionally dipped in coffee or espresso to soften it before layering in desserts?
Ladyfinger
In what decade was Tim Horton's Founded?
The 1960’s
Opened in 1988, this Andrew Lloyd Webber musical still holds the record for Broadway’s longest-running show.
The Phantom of the Opera
Where was the NATO summit held in 2025 — the first time this country hosted it?
The Netherlands
How large is the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball in diameter?
12 feet
Which sticky, sweet Middle Eastern treat is made from sesame seeds and sugar or honey?
Halva
The St Lawrence Seaway linked which Great Lake with the Atlantic?
Lake Ontario
This is the northern hemisphere’s largest island.
Greenland