Which of these structures is taller than the Great Pyramid of Giza? Big Ben Statue of Liberty Leaning Tower of Pisa Washington Monument Fact: For more than 4,000 years, the Great Pyramid of Giza was the tallest human-made structure on Earth, an astonishing feat for a monument built around 2560 BCE. Its record finally ended … Read more
In which Italian city is Shakespeare’s tragedy Romeo and Juliet set? Florence Venice Verona Palermo Fact: Romeo and Juliet unfolds in the northern Italian city of Verona, where the bitter feud between the Montagues and Capulets frames the doomed romance at the heart of the drama. Shakespeare never visited Italy, yet his remarkably vivid setting … Read more
Germany is closest in size to which U.S. state? Texas Montana Alaska Ohio Fact: Germany covers an area of approximately 137,988 square miles. The closest state to the size of Germany is Montana (147,040 square miles), making Montana only 6% larger than Germany. There is however a huge difference in the population between Germany and … Read more
Which singer was the victim of the infamous “wardrobe malfunction” at the 2004 Super Bowl? Britney Spears Madonna Beyonce Janet Jackson Fact: On February 1, 2004, Super Bowl XXXVIII, became infamous for a halftime show moment in which Janet Jackson’s breast was briefly exposed by Justin Timberlake for roughly half a second—an incident that was … Read more
What was the first cartoon to air on television? Mighty Mouse Looney Tunes Tom and Jerry Crusader Rabbit Fact: On August 1, 1949, television audiences were introduced to Crusader Rabbit and his loyal sidekick, Rags the tiger, in what is widely regarded as the first cartoon made specifically for TV. In the debut episode, the … Read more
The earliest recorded autopsy in history was performed on which famous historical figure? Julius Caesar Cleopatra Hippocrates Alexander the Great Fact: The first recorded autopsy in history is widely credited to the examination of Julius Caesar following his assassination in 44 BCE. According to Roman historian Suetonius, a physician named Antistius examined Caesar’s body after … Read more
Which of these legendary boxers finished their professional career undefeated? Joe Louis Muhammad Ali Rocky Marciano Sugar Ray Robinson Fact: Rocky Marciano is the only heavyweight champion in boxing history to retire with a completely unblemished professional record. Fighting from 1947 to 1955, Marciano finished his career 49–0, with an astonishing 43 knockouts, a feat … Read more
Which Beatles song is about John Lennon’s mother? Julia Eleanor Rigby In My Life Michelle Fact: John Lennon wrote the song “Julia” as a tribute to his mother, Julia Lennon, who was tragically killed by a drunk driver when Lennon was just 17 years old. Featured on The White Album, the track is a gentle, … Read more
Which Olympic event would most likely be performed by a toxophilite? Fencing Archery Shooting Weightlifting Fact: A toxophilite is a person who loves or practices archery, a term derived from the Greek words toxon (bow) and philos (loving). In ancient and classical usage, it specifically referred to an archer or someone devoted to the bow … Read more
Which mammal has the greatest number of teeth? Giant anteater Hippopotamus African elephant Giant armadillo Fact: The giant armadillo holds the record for the most teeth of any mammal, with up to about 100 teeth lining its long, narrow jaws. Unlike the sharp canines or flat grinding molars seen in many other mammals, its teeth … Read more