What is the only bird in the world with just two toes on each foot? Flamingo Pelican Roadrunner Ostrich Fact: Ostriches only have two toes on each foot, a feature that sets them apart from every other bird. Most birds have four toes, three pointing forward and one backward. The ostrich however has a dominant … Read more
Which state’s capital comes first in alphabetical order? Colorado Nevada Iowa New Hampshire Fact: While Nevada is best known as the home of Las Vegas, its state capital is actually Carson City. Alphabetically, Carson City is ahead of state capitals Denver (Colorado), Des Moines (Iowa), and Concord (New Hampshire). Despite being the capital, Carson City … Read more
Which fast-food chain started out inside a Shell gas station in 1930? Taco Bell Dairy Queen White Castle Kentucky Fried Chicken Fact: In the midst of the Great Depression, Harland Sanders opened his first restaurant in the front room of a Shell gas station in Corbin, Kentucky where he served as station operator, cook, and … Read more
What is the first name of the title character in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde? Edward Charles Henry William Fact: In Robert Louis Stevenson’s 1886 novella Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, the respectable scientist is named Dr. Henry Jekyll. While his monstrous alter ego, Edward Hyde, has become far more famous in … Read more
Which ruler ascended to the throne at just six days old, making her one of the youngest monarchs in recorded history? Queen Victoria Elizabeth I Catherine the Great Mary, Queen of Scots Fact: Mary, Queen of Scots became Queen of Scotland in 1542 when she was only six days old, following the sudden and unexpected … Read more
Which pioneering rock ’n’ roll artist wrote the 1955 hit “Tutti Frutti”? Chuck Berry Little Richard Elvis Presley Jerry Lee Lewis Fact: Little Richard wrote and recorded “Tutti Frutti” in 1955, delivering a raw, high-energy performance that helped define the sound, spirit, and rebellious attitude of early rock ’n’ roll. With its pounding piano, ecstatic … Read more
Which movie holds the record for the biggest box office loss ever? Waterworld The Flash John Carter Mars Needs Moms Fact: Disney’s “John Carter” is widely considered the biggest box office bomb of all time. With a production budget of around $263 million—before global marketing costs—the film brought in just $284 million globally, resulting in … Read more
Which professional wrestling icon appeared in the 1987 fantasy film “The Princess Bride”? Hulk Hogan John Cena Ric Flair André the Giant Fact: The role of Fezzik, the gentle, soft-spoken giant in The Princess Bride, was played by André the Giant, one of the most legendary figures in professional wrestling history. Standing over seven feet … Read more
What fashion designer directed an Oscar-nominated feature film? Ralph Lauren Tom Ford Donna Karan Vera Wang Fact: Tom Ford is a fashion designer and filmmaker. He launched his luxury brand in 2006, having previously served as the creative director at Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent. In March 2005, Ford announced the launch of his film … Read more
The Supreme Court case Bush v. Gore centered on an electoral recount in which state? Ohio Wisconsin Florida Pennsylvania Fact: The landmark 2000 Supreme Court decision Bush v. Gore arose from an close presidential election between George W. Bush and Al Gore, with the outcome hinging on contested vote counts in Florida. Confusion over ballot … Read more