Riddles With Answers

Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon. Who was the last?

Eugene Cernan
Alan Shepard
Buzz Aldrin
Jim Lovell

Fact: Captain Eugene Cernan holds the unique distinction of being the last human to leave his footprints on the moon. Cernan’s achievement gives Purdue University the rare distinction of being the alma mater of both the first person to walk on the Moon, Neil Armstrong, and the last. The final words Cernan spoke on the Moon in December 1972 represented everything the Apollo missions stood for. “We leave as we came and, God willing, as we shall return, with peace, and hope for all mankind.” Cernan traced his only child’s initials in the lunar dust before climbing the ladder of the lunar module the final time. Eugene Cernan died on Jan. 16, 2017 in Texas.

Correct Answer: Eugene Cernan

Ross Perot ran for President in 1996 as a member of what political party?

Green Party
Reform Party
People’s Party
Libertarian Party

Fact: Ross Perot first ran for president in 1992 as an independent candidate, mounting one of the most successful and widely watched third-party campaigns in modern U.S. history by capturing nearly 19% of the popular vote. He later formalized his political movement by founding the Reform Party in 1995, which became his official affiliation during his 1996 presidential run. The Reform Party focused on issues like fiscal responsibility, balanced budgets, and political reform, strongly appealing to voters dissatisfied with the traditional two-party system.

Correct Answer: Reform Party

What is the name of the dog used as one of the tokens in the board game Monopoly?

Scotty
Buster
Duke
Buddy

Fact: While many classic board games rely on simple pegs as markers, Monopoly features distinct playing pieces known as tokens. Over the years, players have gravitated toward favorites—from the top hat to the thimble to the racecar. Introduced in the 1950s, the Scottie Dog quickly became one of the game’s most beloved tokens. In fact, roughly one in five players prefers it. When Monopoly recently asked fans to vote on their favorite token, the Scottie Dog led the way, earning an impressive 29% of the vote and reaffirming its iconic status.

Correct Answer: Scotty

Who directed both “The Wizard of Oz” and “Gone With the Wind” in 1939?

John Ford
Victor Fleming
Orson Welles
Francis Ford Coppola

Fact: Victor Fleming is credited with directing both The Wizard of Oz and Gone with Wind, two landmark films released in 1939—often considered one of Hollywood’s greatest years. Fleming took over directing The Wizard of Oz after initial work by Richard Thorpe and George Cukor, helping shape its final vision. He was then brought in to replace Cukor on Gone with the Wind, guiding the massive production to completion. Despite the collaborative nature of both films, Fleming received sole directing credit on both, an extraordinary rare achievement in cinema history.

Correct Answer: Victor Fleming

Which term is widely recognized as the first hashtag ever used on social media?

#metoo
#barcamp
#dogpark
#twitter

Fact: The first recorded hashtag, #barcamp, was proposed by Chris Messina on Twitter in August 2007 as a way to group conversations around a specific topic. He suggested using the pound symbol (#) to organize discussions for events like BarCamp, an informal tech gathering. Although the idea wasn’t immediately embraced by Twitter, it quickly gained traction among users—especially during the 2007 San Diego wildfires, when hashtags proved useful for real-time information sharing. The concept soon became a core feature of social media, used to categorize content and track trends.

Correct Answer: #barcamp

What beaver-built structures help create rich wetlands?

A. Bridges
B. Dams
C. Weirs
Beavers build dams that slow water and create wetland habitats.

Correct Answer: Dams

Which unique trait makes beaver teeth strong for cutting?

A. Iron-rich enamel
B. Extra molars
C. Calcium coating
Iron-rich enamel strengthens beaver incisors for cutting wood.

Correct Answer: Iron-rich enamel

What feature of beaver lodges deters common predators?

A. High walls
B. Underwater entrance
C. Sharp sticks
Underwater entrances prevent predators from accessing the lodge.

Correct Answer: Underwater entrance

Which school holds the record for the most NCAA Division I men’s basketball national championships?

UCLA Bruins
Indiana Hoosiers
Duke Blue Devils
Kentucky Wildcats

Fact: The UCLA Bruins hold the all-time record for NCAA Division I men’s basketball championships, with an astonishing 11 titles. Led by legendary coach John Wooden and star players Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bill Walton, the UCLA Bruins were nearly untouchable during the 1960s and early 1970s, winning 10 Division I championships and notching a remarkable 88-game winning streak that spanned an incredible 1,084 days. The school captured a record 11th title in 1995, firmly cementing UCLA as the most successful men’s NCAA basketball team in history.

Correct Answer: UCLA Bruins

Which famous liquor is produced in a county where the sale of alcohol is still prohibited?

Jack Daniel’s
Captain Morgan
Johnnie Walker
Grey Goose

Fact: Jack Daniel’s is produced in Lynchburg, located in Moore County, Tennessee—a “dry county” where the retail sale of alcohol has historically been restricted. This creates a unique contradiction: one of the world’s most famous whiskeys is distilled in a place where, for many years, you couldn’t legally buy it locally. While certain exceptions now exist (such as limited on-site sales tied to tourism), Moore County remains one of the most notable examples of a dry county in the United States, making Jack Daniel’s a standout answer to this classic trivia question.

Correct Answer: Jack Daniel’s