What states border Illinois?
Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin
Which president founded the University of Virginia?
Thomas Jefferson
Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?
Francis Scott Key
What Bulls player was nicknamed the "White Mamba"?
Brian Scalabrine
What percentage of world trade is moved via ship?
90%
1818
Who was the first president to live in the White House?
John Adams
Average amount of money spent per person in the US on beer on the 4th?
$75
Walter Payton is the Bears all-time leader in rushing yards. What RB ranks #2?
Matt Forte
How many ships are lost everyday due to pirate seizes?
About 2 ships per day
What city in Illinois is home to the World's first McDonald's?
Des Plaines
Which president survived an assassination attempt 69 days into his term?
Ronald Reagan
How many hot dogs are Americans projected to eat on the 4th of July?
150 million
Throughout their franchise history, the Chicago Bears have beaten this opponent the most number of times. Who are they?
Detroit Lions
How many miles on average does a ship travel in a year?
410,000 miles
Which U.S. President was born in Illinois?
Ronald Reagan
Which president named the "White House" the "White House"?
Theodore Roosevelt
What other countries celebrate 4th of July?
Both the Philippines and Rwanda celebrate July 4th as a day of liberation
What high school did Derrick Rose and Jabari Parker go to?
Simeon Highschool
What percentage of truck drivers are female?
(bonus points if you can get actual #)
5.8% are Female
~21,000 female drivers
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George Washington
What bird did Benjamin Franklin want to be the national bird (instead of the Bald Eagle)?
Turkey
What's the name of the Cubs' home ballpark for spring training?
Sloan Park
What is the top commodity that is shipped between the US and Canada?
Vehicles / Auto Parts