Category: Quiz-Answers

What is the name of the most complete Tyrannosaurus rex fossil ever discovered?

Sue
Stan
Jane
Scotty

Fact: The most complete Tyrannosaurus rex ever found is known as Sue, discovered in South Dakota in 1990 by paleontologist Sue Hendrickson. The fossil is remarkable for its extraordinary completeness—over 90% of the skeleton was recovered—making it the most extensive and best-preserved T. rex specimen ever unearthed. Sue’s discovery provided scientists with unprecedented insights into the anatomy, growth, and behavior of the species. Today, Sue is housed at the Field Museum in Chicago, and is one of the museum’s most famous and studied exhibits.

Correct Answer: Sue

Which U.S. city was home to the first subway system in North America?

Boston
Chicago
New York City
Baltimore

Fact: Boston holds the distinction of operating the first true subway in North America. The Tremont Street Subway opened on September 1, 1897, built primarily to relieve the overwhelming crowds of horse-drawn streetcars clogging downtown streets. Its early success helped spark a nationwide shift toward underground transit, inspiring larger systems in cities like New York and Philadelphia. Though later overshadowed by those bigger networks, Boston’s subway—today part of the MBTA—remains a pioneering milestone in American transportation history.

Correct Answer: Boston

Which battle marked the deadliest day of the American Civil War?

Battle of Shiloh
Battle of Fredericksburg
Battle of Gettysburg
Battle of Antietam

Fact: The bloodiest single day of the American Civil War took place on September 17, 1862, at the Battle of Antietam in Maryland. More than 22,000 soldiers were killed, wounded, or missing in one day of combat, making it the deadliest single-day battle in American history. Fighting erupted at the Cornfield, the Sunken Road (“Bloody Lane”), and Burnside Bridge. Though tactically inconclusive, the Union’s stand gave President Abraham Lincoln the momentum to issue the Emancipation Proclamation, reshaping the war’s purpose and the nation’s future.

Correct Answer: Battle of Antietam

Which animal was designated by President Barack Obama as the national mammal of the United States?

Bison
Bald eagle
Turkey
Grizzly bear

Fact: In 2016, President Barack Obama signed the National Bison Legacy Act, officially naming the American bison as the first national mammal of the United States. The decision recognized the bison’s deep historical, and ecological significance — symbolizing strength, resilience, and the pioneering spirit of America. Once on the brink of extinction due to overhunting, the bison has made a remarkable recovery through conservation efforts and now stands alongside the bald eagle, the national bird, as an enduring emblem of the nation’s heritage.

Correct Answer: Bison

What group started out as Linda Ronstadt’s backing band?

Journey
The Eagles
Fleetwood Mac
The Doobie Brothers

Fact: In 1971, Linda Ronstadt assembled a group of talented young musicians to back her on tour — including Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, and Randy Meisner. The chemistry between them was undeniable, and soon after the tour ended, they decided to form their own band: The Eagles. Blending country, rock, and rich vocal harmonies, they went on to become one of the best-selling and most influential acts in music history, with timeless hits like “Hotel California,” “Take It Easy,” “Desperado,” “Lyin’ Eyes,” and “Life in the Fast Lane.”

Correct Answer: The Eagles

Which historical leader is traditionally represented by the King of Hearts in playing cards?

King David
Charlemagne
King Henry VIII
Alexander the Great

Fact: In traditional playing card symbolism, the King of Hearts represents Charlemagne, the powerful medieval ruler who united much of Western Europe and became the first Holy Roman Emperor. The four kings in a standard deck have long been linked to great monarchs of history, and Charlemagne’s legacy of leadership, conquest, and empire-building made him the fitting choice for the King of Hearts. His depiction appears to show him plunging a sword into his own head, a result of centuries of design changes that earned him the nickname the “suicide king.”

Correct Answer: Charlemagne

What part of the human body has no blood supply?

Cornea
Retina
Eardrum
Vocal cords

Fact: The cornea, the transparent front part of the eye, is the only part of the human body without a blood supply. Instead of receiving nutrients through blood vessels, it absorbs oxygen directly from the air and nutrients from the tear film and aqueous humor inside the eye. This remarkable adaptation allows the cornea to remain clear, as the absence of blood vessels prevents any obstruction to light. This lack of blood vessels is essential for maintaining the cornea’s transparency, enabling light to pass through unimpeded for sharp, clear vision.

Correct Answer: Cornea

The first album sold online was by what musical artist?

Sting
Madonna
Whitney Houston
Bruce Springsteen

Fact: Sting holds the distinction of the first album ever sold online. On September 27, 1994, his album Ten Summoner’s Tales was sold on the internet through a pioneering service run by NetMarket. At the time, digital distribution was virtually unheard of, and the transaction marked one of the first credit card transactions online — often cited as the very first retail transaction on the internet. Sting’s early involvement highlighted the potential of digital distribution years before platforms like iTunes and Spotify would redefine the music industry.

Correct Answer: Sting

Which character was orange during the first season of Sesame Street?

Grover
Kermit the Frog
Cookie Monster
Oscar the Grouch

Fact: Oscar the Grouch has had a colorful history, quite literally. In fact, Oscar looked very different from the grumpy green monster we know today — he was orange! Jim Henson had originally envisioned him as magenta, but television sets at the time couldn’t handle such a vibrant shade. The first-season orange Oscar eventually “went on vacation” to Swamp Mushy Muddy and returned green, a dramatic change that fit his grouchy personality much better. Since then, Oscar’s scruffy green fur, gravelly voice, and unending love of trash have made him one of the most recognizable Muppets in the world.

Correct Answer: Oscar the Grouch

“Leaving on a Jet Plane” was the only No. 1 hit for what group?

Steve Miller Band
Jefferson Airplane
The Mamas & the Papas
Peter, Paul and Mary

Fact: Although Peter, Paul and Mary were among the most successful folk groups of the 1960s, scoring hits like If I Had a Hammer and Puff, the Magic Dragon, their only single to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 was Leaving on a Jet Plane in 1969. Written by a young John Denver, the song became a bittersweet anthem of parting and remains one of the group’s most enduring recordings. Interestingly, Denver’s own version of the song would gain wider fame later in his career, but it was Peter, Paul and Mary who turned it into a chart-topping success.

Correct Answer: Peter, Paul and Mary