Which U.S. president dedicated the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., in 2004?
Answer
George W. Bush
89620 Intermediate Trivia Questions
89620 public questions at this depth. How many can you answer?
Which organization officially adopted the red poppy as its memorial flower in the United States in 1920?
Answer
The American Legion
Which chemical made Aqua Dots toys dangerous when swallowed, prompting a 2007 recall?
Answer
1,4-butanediol
What defect led to the 2018 recall of more than 200 million eggs from Rose Acre Farms?
Answer
Salmonella contamination
Which company recalled more than 100 million pounds of food in 2009 after a Salmonella outbreak at its peanut plant?
Answer
Peanut Corporation of America
What Easter tradition in Greece involves dyeing eggs red to symbolize Christ’s blood?
Answer
Red egg dyeing
What Greek Easter custom burns an effigy of Judas in some communities?
Answer
Burning Judas
What Spanish Easter procession tradition uses hooded penitents called nazarenos?
Answer
Semana Santa processions
What Polish Easter Monday tradition is known as Śmigus-dyngus?
Answer
Śmigus-dyngus
What is the male partner of a Rio samba school’s flag bearer called?
Answer
Mestre-sala
What is the name of the Rio Carnival parade avenue commonly called the Sambadrome?
Answer
Avenida Marquês de Sapucaí
Which Rio Carnival samba school was founded in 1953 in the Salgueiro neighborhood?
Answer
Acadêmicos do Salgueiro
In South African usage, what name is commonly given to a baby shower?
Answer
Stork party
What is a baby shower “advice card” designed to collect from guests for the parents?
Answer
Parenting advice
What type of party is a baby sprinkle, traditionally held for parents expecting a later child?
Answer
A smaller baby shower
Which filmmaking duo co-directed the 2006 film Quinceañera?
Answer
Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland
Who portrays Magdalena in the 2006 film Quinceañera?
Answer
Emily Rios
In which broad region did the quinceañera tradition become especially established?
Answer
Latin America
What footwear change is a traditional quinceañera ceremony known for?
Answer
Flats to high heels
What group is traditionally called the court of honor at a quinceañera?
Answer
The celebrant’s attendants
What religious service is traditionally held for a quinceañera in Catholic families?
Answer
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