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What is the name of the city that the superhero Batman lives in?

Gotham

What sport is Babe Ruth associated with?

Baseball

Who was the director of JAWS and Jurassic Park?

Steven Spielberg

What is Chef Tiller's first name?

<p>Brian</p> Signup and view all the answers

What movie series of 9 movies has made a total of almost $9,500,000,000?

<p>Star Wars</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to its co-founder and CEO Reed Hastings, what dot-com giant was inspired by a $40 late fee for the movie 'Apollo 13'?

<p>Netflix</p> Signup and view all the answers

In baseball, what is the highest reward you can get?

<p>The Golden Glove</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the last name of the Italian leader right before World War II?

<p>Mussolini</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did World War II end for the US?

<p>By dropping atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the biggest atomic bomb ever made?

<p>Tsar Bomba</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of California?

<p>Sacramento</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the Pentagon located?

<p>Washington DC</p> Signup and view all the answers

What date was the Declaration of Independence signed?

<p>August 2, 1776</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the city to which the Simpsons live?

<p>Springfield</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most popular soda in the US?

<p>Coca-Cola</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the tallest mammal?

<p>Giraffe</p> Signup and view all the answers

What sea dwelling animal weighs up to 4 tons?

<p>Whale</p> Signup and view all the answers

What year did Christopher Columbus discover what is now the US?

<p>1492</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many ounces are in a gallon?

<p>128</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the world population as of 2017?

<p>7.53 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Superheroes and Movies

  • Batman resides in the fictional city of Gotham.
  • Babe Ruth is famously associated with the sport of Baseball.
  • Steven Spielberg is the acclaimed director of iconic films, including JAWS and Jurassic Park.

Culinary Knowledge

  • Chef Tiller's first name is Brian.

Entertainment Industry

  • The Star Wars franchise has 9 movies and has grossed nearly $9.5 billion globally.
  • Netflix, co-founded by Reed Hastings, was inspired by a $40 late fee for the movie "Apollo 13".

Sports Awards

  • In baseball, the highest accolade one can attain is the Golden Glove award.

Historical Insights

  • The last name of the Italian leader prior to World War II was Mussolini.
  • The United States concluded World War II by dropping atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Nuclear History

  • The largest atomic bomb ever created is known as the Tsar Bomba.

Geography and Capitals

  • The capital of California is Sacramento.
  • The Pentagon is located in Washington, D.C..

Historical Dates

  • The Declaration of Independence was signed on August 2, 1776.

Pop Culture

  • The city where the Simpsons live is called Springfield.
  • Coca-Cola is recognized as the most popular soda in the United States.

Animal Facts

  • The tallest mammal on Earth is the giraffe.
  • A sea-dwelling animal, the whale, can weigh around 4 tons.

Discovery and Measurement

  • Christopher Columbus discovered what is now the U.S. in the year 1492.
  • There are 128 ounces in a gallon.

Population Statistics

  • As of 2017, the world population was approximately 7.53 billion.

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Test your knowledge on notable figures and popular culture with this engaging flashcards quiz. Questions cover various topics including superheroes, sports legends, and famous directors. Challenge yourself and see how many answers you can get right!

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