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Baby Ruth candy bars are named after the daughter of which U.S. president?

Woodrow Wilson
Grover Cleveland
Theodore Roosevelt
Herbert Hoover

Fact: While many people assume that Baby Ruth candy bars were named after legendary slugger Babe Ruth, the Curtiss Candy Company insists that its bar of chocolate, nougat, and peanuts was actually named for President Grover Cleveland’s daughter. Many historians, however, believe the name was also a clever way to capitalize on the popularity of baseball legend Babe Ruth without paying him endorsement fees. Regardless of the real motivation, the company maintained that the bar was named for the president’s daughter, not the famous slugger.

Correct Answer: Grover Cleveland

What is the common name of the plant Aloe dichotoma found in Southern Africa?

A Quiver Tree
B Bottle Tree
C Baobab Tree

Fact: The plant Aloe dichotoma is commonly known as the quiver tree, named by the Indigenous San people who used its hollow branches to make quivers for arrows. This striking plant is unique to Southern Africa.

Correct Answer: Quiver Tree

Which animal served as the official mascot of the Prohibition Party in the United States?

Goat
Moose
Camel
Wolf

Fact: The Prohibition Party, founded in 1869 to advocate for the outlawing of alcohol, chose the camel as its mascot. The animal symbolized temperance and endurance — qualities associated with abstaining from alcohol, since camels can go long periods without drinking water. While the Republican and Democratic parties are known for their elephant and donkey symbols, the Prohibition Party’s choice of a camel reflected its moral and religious focus on sobriety and self-discipline during the height of the temperance movement in America.

Correct Answer: Camel

What 1975 Queen album was named after a Marx Brothers comedy film?

Duck Soup
Monkey Business
At the Circus
A Night at the Opera

Fact: The members of Queen were big fans of the Marx Brothers, whose films inspired the titles of two of their most acclaimed albums. Their 1975 masterpiece A Night at the Opera takes its name from the 1935 Marx Brothers film and features hits like “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “You’re My Best Friend,” and “Love of My Life.” It became one of Queen’s defining works. The following year, they continued the tribute with A Day at the Races, also named after a Marx Brothers film. Groucho Marx even sent the band a congratulatory letter on choosing such excellent titles.

Correct Answer: A Night at the Opera

What was the original name of Veterans Day?

Patriot Day
Remembrance Day
Decoration Day
Armistice Day

Fact: Veterans Day got its start as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919 as a way to honor the end of World War I. Congress voted to make it an annual observance in 1926, and it was upgraded to a national holiday in 1938. But it wasn’t until 1954 that President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the bill changing the day’s name to Veterans Day. Veterans Day is not to be confused with Memorial Day, a U.S. public holiday in May; Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans, while Memorial Day honors those who died while in military service.

Correct Answer: Armistice Day

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

Which Beatle was known for playing the drums?

Paul McCartney
John Lennon
Ringo Starr

Correct Answer: Ringo Starr

Which album features the song ‘Hey Jude’?

Revolver
Hey Jude
“Abbey Road

Correct Answer: Hey Jude

Who was the lead guitarist of The Beatles?

Paul McCartney
George Harrison
Ringo Starr

Correct Answer: George Harrison

In which country are you likely to find pizza topped with green peas?

In Brazil, pizza is a beloved national dish, but the toppings can be quite different from those in Italy or even the United States. In Brazil, it’s surprisingly common to find green peas as a standard pizza topping. The tradition likely evolved as pizza adapted to local Brazilian tastes, where vegetables like peas and corn are popular in many dishes in Brazil. Green peas add a mild sweetness and a bit of color contrast to the cheese and tomato base, often appearing alongside toppings like corn, hearts of palm, and even sliced boiled eggs.

Answer: Brazil