Riddles With Answers

The Frisbee is named after a company that sold what?

Tires
Pies
Dishes
Ice cream

Fact: The Frisbee is named after the Frisbie Pie Company, a Connecticut-based bakery founded in the late 19th century that specialized in selling pies. In the early 20th century, college students—most notably at Yale University—began tossing the company’s empty metal pie tins across campus for fun, often shouting “Frisbie!” as a warning to anyone nearby. When plastic flying discs were later developed and marketed in the 1950s, the spelling was deliberately changed to “Frisbee,” but the name remains a lasting tribute to the humble pie tins

Correct Answer: Pies

What is the name of the famous waterfall in Lauterbrunnen valley?

A Staubbach Falls
B Gletscherschlucht Falls
C Aare Falls

Fact: Staubbach Falls is one of the most famous waterfalls in Lauterbrunnen Valley, captivating visitors with its beauty and serene surroundings. It is recognizable by its shimmering cascade, making it the correct answer.

Correct Answer: Staubbach Falls

Which author’s hiking trip inspired the vision of Rivendell?

A C.S. Lewis
B J.R.R. Tolkien
C George R.R. Martin

Fact: J.R.R. Tolkien’s hike through Lauterbrunnen Valley in 1911 inspired his depiction of Rivendell, the elven refuge, highlighting the profound impact of the valley’s beauty on his storytelling.

Correct Answer: J.R.R. Tolkien

What annual event is celebrated on January 3rd by Tolkien fans?

A Tolkien Day
B Hobbit Day
C Middle-earth Day

Fact: Tolkien Day, celebrated on January 3rd, commemorates J.R.R. Tolkien’s birthday, allowing fans to honor his contributions to fantasy literature. The tradition fosters camaraderie among his admirers worldwide.

Correct Answer: Tolkien Day

The cartoon The Jetsons was set in what year?

2000
2022
2062
2085

Fact: The Jetsons debuted in 1962, and creator Hanna-Barbera later clarified that the series takes place exactly 100 years in the future—placing George, Jane, Judy, and Elroy Jetson in the year 2062. This intentionally futuristic setting allowed the show to satirize modern suburban life through a space-age lens, complete with flying cars, robot maids, video calling, and automated conveniences. Many of these once-fantastical ideas have since become everyday realities, making the show’s setting a particularly enduring and frequently cited piece of pop-culture trivia.

Correct Answer: 2062

Which U.S. president officially gave the White House its name?

George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Theodore Roosevelt

Fact: Although the executive mansion had been informally called the “White House” for decades due to its white-painted exterior, the name was not made official until 1901. President Theodore Roosevelt formally adopted “The White House” in government correspondence and stationery, replacing earlier titles such as the “Executive Mansion” and the “President’s House.” His decision standardized the name across federal usage, cemented it in public consciousness, and ensured it would remain the building’s permanent and recognized designation.

Correct Answer: Theodore Roosevelt

Which location is the very last place on Earth to ring in the New Year each year?

American Samoa
Tahiti
Baker Island
Easter Island

Fact: The final place on Earth to celebrate the New Year is Baker Island, which—along with nearby Howland Island—lies in the UTC-12 time zone, the latest officially recognized time zone on the planet. These uninhabited U.S. territories in the central Pacific Ocean experience midnight a full 26 hours after the earliest New Year celebrations in Kiribati’s Line Islands (UTC+14). While Baker Island has no permanent population, its extreme position on the global time map earns it the distinction of being the last spot on Earth to welcome the New Year.

Correct Answer: Baker Island

What is the translation of the New Year’s song “Auld Lang Syne?”

“Happy New Year”
“Till we meet again”
“Days yet to come”
“Old long since”

Fact: “Auld Lang Syne” is that song everyone mumbles after the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve. It is a Scottish poem written by Robert Burns in 1788 and set to the tune of a traditional folk song. The song has long been associated with New Year’s celebrations and is one of the most recognizable songs around the world. “Auld Lang Syne” roughly translates to “old long since” and the song is all about preserving old friendships and looking back over the events of the year. Guy Lombardo, sang the hymn at midnight Jan. 1, 1929 in the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City, and is credited spawning a global tradition.

Correct Answer: “Old long since”

Which college football bowl game has been held on New Year’s Day since 1916?

Rose Bowl
Orange Bowl
Sugar Bowl
Cotton Bowl

Fact: The Rose Bowl Game, often called “The Granddaddy of Them All,” is the oldest bowl game in college football history and one of the sport’s most enduring traditions. Its origins trace back to the Tournament East–West Football Game first played in 1902, but it became an annual event beginning in 1916. Since then, the game has been traditionally held on New Year’s Day in Pasadena, California, serving as a centerpiece of the Tournament of Roses festivities and a cornerstone of college football culture that has helped define the holiday’s sports calendar for over a century.

Correct Answer: Rose Bowl

What holiday became popular after it was featured on an episode of Seinfeld?

Feast of Fools
Festivus
Candlemas
Pi Day

Fact: Festivus is a secular holiday observed on December 23, created as a response to the stress and commercialism of Christmas. It was originally created by author Daniel O’Keefe and later entered popular culture through the 1997 Seinfeld episode “The Strike,” which was co-written by his son, Dan O’Keefe. The holiday’s traditions include a Festivus dinner, a plain aluminum Festivus pole, the ritual “Airing of Grievances,” and and so-called “Festivus miracles.” In the episode, Festivus is famously described as “a Festivus for the rest of us.”

Correct Answer: Festivus