Trivia 1
Where were the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights stored during World War II?
Fort Knox
In 2009, what became the first Morse code character to be added since WWII?
The "@" symbol
Demolition of the Berlin wall separating East and West Germany began in what year?
1989
Some of our favorite collective nouns for animals include a congregation of alligators, a business of ferrets, an ostentation of peacocks and a gaggle of what other fowl?
Geese
Before Mike Myers was selected to perform Shrek's voice, who was the other Saturday Night Live performer initially cast as Shrek?
Chris Farley
Which company's slogan is "You're in good hands?"
Allstate
In what year was the Internet opened to the public?
1993
Who was the first woman pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic?
Amelia Earhart
What food manufacturing company headquartered in Battle Creek, Michigan, uses several animal mascots to sell its cereals, such as Newton the Owl, Tony the Tiger and a rooster named Cornelius?
The Kellogg Company (Kellogg's)
Which NFL player spent two years in prison for being one of the chief operators of Bad News Kennels?
Michael Vick
Who was the first televised President?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Who is often credited with creating the world's first car?
Karl Benz
From 1944 to 1945, the Germans increased their troops surrounding the Ardennes Forest for what World War II Battle and major counteroffensive? It gets its name from the rounded swelling of German troops in the region.
Battle of the Bulge
How old are the horses that run in the Kentucky Derby?
Three years old
The first sport invented was what?
Wrestling
Pocahontas was baptized and given what English name?
Rebecca
Known mainly for spreading a specific type of food, what Massachusetts-born 19th-century man was also fond of spreading religion throughout the country on his journeys?
Johnny Appleseed
What percentage of the Earth’s wildlife is found in the ocean?
94%
Which athlete has won the most Olympic medals?
Michael Phelps (28 medals)
Which Canadian hockey player is considered to be the greatest of all time?
Wayne Gretzky
"Ladies and gentlemen, rock and roll," were the first words spoken on what cable channel that launched at 12:01 a.m. on August 1, 1981?
MTV
Who was Walt Disney's favorite princess?
Cinderella
In what year were the first Air Jordan sneakers released?
1984
Who is the all-time home run leader?
Barry Bonds (762)
Which NFL quarterback has thrown the most touchdowns?
Tom Brady (649)