Category: General

What is the button on the top of a baseball hat called?

Squatchee
Collywobble
Taradiddle
Flibbertigibbet

Fact: A squatchee is the fabric covered button on the top of a baseball hat. You’re not going to find the word in Merriam-Webster, but it’s in Urban Dictionary and if you go hunting for the word on the internet, it turns up plenty. The term “squatchee” originated from a popular line of books from the 1980s, called “Sniglets,” by comedian Rich Hall, in which he attempted to give names to everyday objects that did not already have names. The word was popularized by baseball commentators Bob Brenly and Mike Krukow who picked it up from the book and routinely used the term on the air which then spread to the general public.

Correct Answer: Squatchee

Which rivers meet at Port de Saint-Goustan’s harbor?

A. Garonne and Tarn
B. Seine and Loire
C. Auray and Loc’h

Fact: Port de Saint-Goustan sits at the junction of the Auray and Loc’h rivers, giving it a sheltered and picturesque harbor setting.

Correct Answer: Auray and Loc’h

Which US envoy landed at Port de Saint-Goustan?

A. Thomas Jefferson
B. John Adams
C. Benjamin Franklin

Fact: Benjamin Franklin landed at Port de Saint-Goustan in 1776 during a diplomatic mission, and a dock there now bears his name.

Correct Answer: Benjamin Franklin

What type of architecture lines Auray’s waterfront?

A. Baroque
B. Cycladic
C. Timber-framed

Fact: The waterfront of Auray’s Port de Saint-Goustan is lined with historic timber-framed houses, adding to its storybook charm.

Correct Answer: Timber-framed

Which airport now has the abbreviation DJT to reflect its new name in honor of President Donald Trump?

Miami
John F. Kennedy
Palm Beach
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood

Fact: On July 9, 2026, Palm Beach International Airport was officially renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport. As part of the change, the airport’s three-letter IATA code is being updated from PBI to DJT, reflecting President Trump’s initials. The airport serves West Palm Beach and the surrounding Palm Beach County area, including nearby Mar-a-Lago, and is one of Florida’s busiest airports. The new DJT code takes effect on August 18, 2026, while travelers should continue using PBI when booking flights until the transition is complete.

Correct Answer: Palm Beach

The 1987 Porsche 944 Turbo was the first production car to come standard with which feature?

Airbags
In-car radio
3-point seat belt
Backup camera

Fact: The 1987 Porsche 944 Turbo made automotive history by becoming the first production car to come standard with driver and passenger side airbags. Before then, airbags were offered as an additional cost upgrade. Porsche’s decision to include them as standard equipment marked a major milestone in automotive safety. The 944 Turbo also came standard with anti-lock brakes (ABS), making it one of the safest sports cars of its era. As of September 1, 1998, all cars and trucks sold in the United States must have front airbags on both sides.

Correct Answer: Airbags

Who is the only Disney title character who does not speak?

Tarzan
Bambi
Winnie-the-Pooh
Dumbo

Fact: Dumbo is the only title character in a Disney animated feature film to have no spoken dialogue. Instead, he communicates entirely through expressive animation, body language, and heartfelt emotion, making him one of Disney’s most memorable and beloved characters. At just 64 minutes, Dumbo is also the shortest feature-length animated film ever produced by Disney. Walt was advised to lengthen the story, but he refused, believing that adding unnecessary scenes would weaken its emotional impact. As he famously explained, “You can stretch a story just so far and after that it won’t hold together.”

Correct Answer: Dumbo

Which character did Betty White portray on the classic sitcom The Golden Girls?

Dorothy Zbornak
Rose Nylund
Sophia Petrillo
Blanche Devereaux

Betty White starred as the sweet, cheerful, and endlessly optimistic Rose Nylund on The Golden Girls, which aired from 1985 to 1992. Originally from the fictional town of St. Olaf, Minnesota, Rose was famous for her innocent personality and hilarious, often absurd stories about her hometown. White’s lovable performance earned her an Emmy Award and helped make The Golden Girls one of the most beloved and enduring sitcoms in television history. The series continues to attract new generations of fans through reruns and streaming.

Correct Answer: Rose Nylund

Excluding territories, which country spans the most time zones?

China
Russia
Canada
United States

Fact: Russia holds the record for the most official time zones of any country. Stretching across northern Europe and Asia, it spans 11 official time zones, from the Baltic Sea in the west to the Pacific Ocean in the east. The country covers more than 6.6 million square miles, making it the largest nation on Earth by land area. Although France can claim more time zones when overseas territories are included, Russia has the greatest number of contiguous time zones within its main territory, a remarkable reflection of its immense geographic size.

Correct Answer: Russia

Which celestial object is visible from Earth only about once every 76 years?

Neptune
Andromeda Galaxy
Orion Nebula
Halley’s Comet

Fact: Halley’s Comet is the most famous known comet, returning to the inner solar system approximately every 76 years. Named after English astronomer and mathematician Edmond Halley, the comet became famous after Halley predicted in 1705 that it would return in late 1758. When it reappeared in December 1758, his prediction proved correct and demonstrated that comets travel in predictable orbits. Its most recent appearance was in 1986, and it is expected to return again in 2061, making it a rare once-in-a-lifetime celestial sight.

Correct Answer: Halley’s Comet