Other Trivia

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This 320-island nation of the southwest Pacific Ocean with capital Suva was discovered in 1643 by Dutch navigator Abel Tasman, annexed by Great Britain in 1874, and became independent in 1970. What country is it?

1

What do we call hollowed-out pumpkins with a face cut into one side?

2

Fearing that its name might lead to the "spiritual pollution" of Chinese youth, China has banned the sale of which Yves Saint Laurent perfume product in stores across the country?

12

The largest one of these fruits ever grown weighed over 800 pounds. What fruit is it?

15

The world's first underground railway, subway, tube, metro, etc.was built in which city?

6

What controversial land purchase did the US make in 1867 for $7.2 Million?

5

Around the year 1851, three different inventors created a machine called the sewing machine. You should be able to name two of these people. One was Walter Hunt. Who were the other two - more well-known - people?

12

What is the two-word name for the lowest prevailing interest rate that banks charge to corporations considered excellent risks?

6

Silver is the traditional gift for which numbered wedding anniversary?

13

What was the largest denominations of US paper money ever printed: was it $1000, $5,000, or $10,000?

16

It was first used in New York City in 1857, and the price was 50¢ for 500 sheets. What was it?

9

What high church official has the same name as a bird?

1

How many of these are cities of Japan: Hitachi, Nikko, Sanyo, Toyota?

13

This country is one of the largest wine-producing countries of the world, where wine is grown in every region of the country. Which country is this?

13

Around what year was coffee first consumed as a beverage? Was it around 1000 B.C., 1000 A.D., or the 16th century?