Category: General

What world leader won the Nobel Peace Prize for helping end the Cold War?

Mikhail Gorbachev
Ronald Reagan
Margaret Thatcher
Yuri Andropov

Fact: Although U.S. President Ronald Reagan famously called for the fall of the Berlin Wall in a 1987 speech, it was Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev whose policies made it possible in 1989. As the final leader of the Soviet Union, Gorbachev introduced glasnost and perestroika, easing repression at home while reducing tensions abroad. By opening borders, backing arms-reduction agreements, and improving relations with the West, he helped bring a peaceful end to communist rule in Eastern Europe and the Cold War, earning the 1990 Nobel Peace Prize.

Correct Answer: Mikhail Gorbachev

Which U.S. president had a cat named Socks who became the subject of a 1990s video game?

Bill Clinton
Jimmy Carter
George W. Bush
Barack Obama

Fact: Socks the Cat was the black-and-white feline pet of President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Clinton. During Clinton’s presidency, Socks became an unlikely pop-culture phenomenon through frequent appearances in White House photographs and media coverage. Capitalizing on his fame, a 1993 Super Nintendo game titled Socks the Cat Rocks the Hill was released, in which Socks discovers a stolen nuclear launch device and races to warn the president to prevent a nuclear attack. Despite the unusual premise, the game was soon canceled.

Correct Answer: Bill Clinton

Michael Jackson named his Neverland Ranch after a magical place created by which author?

Roald Dahl
A. A. Milne
J. M. Barrie
L. Frank Baum

Fact: Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch was inspired by Neverland, the fantastical world featured in Peter Pan, the classic play and novel by Scottish author J. M. Barrie. Neverland represents a place of eternal childhood, imagination, and escape from adult responsibilities—themes that deeply resonated with Jackson and influenced both the name and whimsical design of his California estate. Barrie first introduced Neverland in the early 20th century, and it has since become one of the most enduring fictional settings in children’s literature and popular culture.

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Which country is traditionally known for creating sushi?

China
Japan
Korea

Correct Answer: Japan

What is the main ingredient used in sushi rolls?

Rice
Pasta
Bread

Correct Answer: Rice

Which type of fish is commonly used in sushi dishes?

Salmon
Cod
Tuna

Correct Answer: Salmon

Interbank was the original name of which major financial services company?

Wells Fargo
Mastercard
Bank of America
Goldman Sachs

Fact: Mastercard traces its origins back to 1966, when it was founded as the Interbank Card Association, a cooperative formed by several regional banks to compete with BankAmericard (which later became Visa). The organization introduced the Master Charge card, and in 1979 adopted the name Mastercard, reflecting its evolution into a global payment network. Today, Mastercard operates one of the world’s largest financial transaction processing systems, connecting consumers, banks, and merchants across more than 200 countries and territories.

Correct Answer: Mastercard

The author of which of these books was buried with wine, pencils and a power saw?

Green Eggs and Ham
Goodnight Moon
Charlotte’s Web
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Fact: Roald Dahl was a prolific writer, producing 19 novels and many of the world’s most beloved children’s books, including The Gremlins, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Fantastic Mr. Fox. Upon his passing in 1990, his family arranged a special Viking funeral for him, to honor his Norwegian roots. To stay true to the Viking burial ritual, Dahl was laid to rest with a collection of his favorite possessions to accompany him into the afterlife. These items included his prized snooker cues, bottles of fine burgundy wine, assorted chocolates, HB pencils, and even a circular power saw.

Correct Answer: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Which word was NOT in the original name of IBM?

Recording
Computing
Engineering
Tabulating

Fact: The Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company (CTR) was founded in 1911 as a census-recording and data-processing enterprise, developing innovative machines that could rapidly count and organize data in ways unmatched by existing products. These early data-handling systems proved highly popular, driving the company’s expansion beyond its original niche. In 1924, under the leadership of Thomas J. Watson Sr., the company was renamed International Business Machines to reflect its growing international presence and its ambitions to lead the emerging field of business technology.

Correct Answer: Engineering

Which dance style is known for graceful turns and steps?

Salsa
Hip hop
Waltz

Fact: The dance style known for graceful turns and steps is Waltz. It is a smooth and elegant ballroom dance. Waltz is performed with flowing movements and gentle spins. Dancers move gracefully across the floor in a slow rhythm.

Correct Answer: Waltz