American general knowledge trivia
The Constitution and the Bill of Rights, the 50 states and their capitals, national holidays and symbols, plus the science, history, myths, books and art every educated American is expected to know. Civics class, all grown up.
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In an earthquake, which seismic waves reach a station first?
- Surface waves
- P waves
- S waves
- Shock waves
What do Americans traditionally set off in the night sky on the Fourth of July?
- Floating lanterns
- Fireworks
- Balloons
- Distress flares
How long does a standard US utility patent last, counted from the filing date?
- 50 years
- 20 years
- 10 years
- 35 years
A hurricane is usually far wider than a tornado.
- True
- False
An angle smaller than 90° is called…
- straight
- obtuse
- reflex
- acute
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