Summer Pub quiz

What was the name of Facebook when it started in Harvard in 2003?

In Sweden, which festival celebrates the arrival of summer with bonfires, dances, and the crowning of a May Queen?

Which famous bomber aircraft did GE's engines power during the World War II?

How many time zones are there in Russia?

Which of these animals does NOT appear in the Chinese zodiac?

When viewed from above, what shape does the city of Brasília, the capital city of Brazil, resemble?

The summer solstice occurs in the Southern Hemisphere during which month?

Why are thunderstorms more common during the summer season?

Where was the Great Library of ancient Egypt located?

Which country celebrates Naadam Festival, featuring traditional sports such as horse racing, wrestling, and arching?

Where is the Virunga National Park?

Which year was GE first traded on the New York Stock Exchange?

How many teams participate in the Tour de France,the prestigious annual cycling race that takes place during the summer?

Which of these countries has the closest population to GE employees?

How many days does the famous "Running of the Bulls" festival in Pamplona, Spain, last?

Which of these countries has a similar GDP to GE market cap in 2022?

When is the Christian festival of Midsummer Day celebrated?

Who is credited with the discovery of the electron?

What is the height of Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the British Isles?

What is the term for a musical composition where a solo instrument is accompanied by an orchestra?

London have hosted the Summer Olympic Games three times, can you name the years?

Which of the following famous quotes is attributed to Thomas Edison?

What does the term "hapax legomenon" mean?

Who wrote the famous organ piece Toccata and Fugue in D minor?

Approximately, how many heads are on Easter Island?

What was the most expensive vintage car sold at auction?

In what year was General Electric founded?

Who founded the artistic and social movement known as Futurism?

Thomas Edison held numerous patents for his inventions. Approximately how many patents did he receive over his lifetime?

Which Danish festival involves burning of witches' effigies and bonfires to ward off evil spirits and welcome spring?

During the Bun Festival celebrated in Hong Kong, participants race to climb a tower made of which delicious food item?

Which country drinks the most beer per capita?

What is the Italian word for Summer?

During Ligo festival in Latvia, which practice do people participate in that is believed to bring good luck and healing?

The “dog days of summer” are named after the Dog Star; what is the better known name of this star?

Who is generally considered to be the last Roman emperor?

How far did Alexander the Great's empire stretch?

In 1612, who became the first person to observe the planet Neptune?

What was the historical lowest and highest GE share price?

What is the estimated attendance record for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the world's largest arts festival?