Cultural Fun Facts

In which U.S. state is it law for every citizen to take a bath once a year?

How many languages are spoken in the world today?

Where do children celebrate their name day rather than their birthday?

After Christmas and Thanksgiving, which is the largest occasion for American food consumption?

What is the largest construction project ever undertaken by man?

Where is it taboo to touch people's head, especially those of children?

Where do 250 of the 450 types of cheese come from?

In Rome, Italy, adults drink coffee standing at a coffee bar.

Which country spends 3 times more on their military than the next 3 countries combined?

There is a city called Rome in every continent of the world.

Where were fortune cookies invented?

True or False: In Albania, nodding your head means "no" and shaking your head means "yes"?

Which country is almost entirely treeless?

How many gallons of water are used during an average U.S. shower?

True or False: Navajo Indian was successfully used as a code by the U.S. in WWII.

Where is it considered crude to eat or drink in the streets but polite to belch after a meal?

Who invented the Piña Colada?

What does it mean if a woman wears a ring in her nose in India?

Until the 19th century, what was used as currency in Siberia?

Where is it impolite to chew gum in public?

Which country has the most people behind bars?

Over 60% of the world's lakes are found within which country's borders?

Where are the most languages spoken, with over 820 languages spoken?

What percentage of Americans are vegetarians?

Where did karate first start?

Which country produces 95% of the world's opium?

Which is the only U.S. state that was once a kingdom?

Which country has NO rivers?

The "Q" in Q-tip stands for quality. Of what nationality is the inventor, Leo Gerstenzang?

Where is the largest Chinese community outside of China?

Which city houses the world's tallest building?

The glue on Israeli postage stamps is certified kosher.

Which is the least peaceful nation in the world?

Which country has the most bagpipe bands?

Which culture celebrates the start of the New Year by eating 12 grapes at midnight?

Which country has the youngest population with 49% barely reaching puberty?

What is the most widely used seasoning in the world?

91% of Suriname is covered in jungle. Where is this country located?

We are born with 300 bones but as an adult have only 206.

In which country is it polite to stick out your tongue at guests?

Which culture has the longest life span for women and third longest for men?