16373 Hard Trivia Questions
16373 public questions at this depth. How many can you answer?
Which state was the first to make July 4 an official state holiday?
Answer
Massachusetts
Which Spanish department-store chain helped promote Mother's Day on the first Sunday of May?
Answer
Galerías Preciados
What town in Pennsylvania did Anna Jarvis die in?
Answer
West Chester
Which country celebrates Mother's Day on August 15 (Assumption of Mary)?
Answer
Costa Rica
Which nobleman, known as the Comte de Solages, was a prisoner in the Bastille?
Answer
Comte de Solages
Who was contracted to demolish the Bastille after its fall?
Answer
Pierre-François Palloy
Who was the governor of the Bastille killed during the storming?
Answer
Bernard-René de Launay
What is the name of the online museum that catalogs April Fools' Day hoaxes?
Answer
Museum of Hoaxes
In Thailand, Father's Day is celebrated on the birthday of which king?
Answer
King Bhumibol Adulyadej
On what date in 1810 did the wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese take place?
Answer
October 12, 1810
What type of race took place at the very first Oktoberfest in 1810?
Answer
Horse race
Where was the Earth Day flag first flown in 1970?
Answer
United Nations
Who designed the Earth Day flag?
Answer
John McConnell
What major award did Gaylord Nelson receive in 1995?
Answer
Presidential Medal of Freedom
What was the original name of the event that became the first Earth Day?
Answer
National Environmental Teach-In
Which university was Denis Hayes attending when he organized the first Earth Day?
Answer
Harvard University
What 1970 U.S. law addressing air pollution was passed following Earth Day?
Answer
Clean Air Act of 1970
What is the scientific name of the marigold used for Day of the Dead?
Answer
Tagetes erecta
Which Mexican state hosts the 'Festival of Life and Death Traditions' at Xcaret?
Answer
Quintana Roo
Which Aztec goddess associated with the Day of the Dead is known as 'Lady of the Dead'?
Answer
Mictecacihuatl
In the original script for Groundhog Day, what was Phil Connors' profession?
Answer
used-car salesman
What is the name of the Nova Scotia groundhog that predicts on February 2?
Answer
Shubenacadie Sam
Which conspirator was a servant to Robert Catesby?
Answer
Thomas Bates
Which town in Devon is known for its tar barrel rolling on Bonfire Night?
Answer
Ottery St Mary