How much do you know about the quirks and fun facts of US states? This trivia will uncover the lesser-known but fascinating details across America! The United States is filled with intriguing incidents and unique characteristics that each state can claim as their own. From strange laws to unusual state symbols, there’s so much to learn!
This is not your typical trivia; it’s about the peculiar and amusing aspects of state life. Delve into the oddities, historical tidbits, and regional customs that make each state uniquely itself. How many of these lesser-known facts can you impress your friends with?
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The iconic ‘HOLLYWOOD’ sign in Los Angeles was originally created when?
1923
1923
1933
1933
1913
1913
1903
1903
Hartford was previously a joint capital with which other Connecticut city?
Norwalk
Norwalk
Bridgeport
Bridgeport
Stamford
Stamford
New Haven
New Haven
In what year was the building of the Brooklyn Bridge completed?
1893
1893
1873
1873
1903
1903
1883
1883
What is the name of the headquarters of the US State Department?
John F Kennedy Building
John F Kennedy Building
Harry S Truman Building
Harry S Truman Building
Dwight D Eisenhower Building
Dwight D Eisenhower Building
Franklin D Roosevelt Building
Franklin D Roosevelt Building
Which of these US states is the smallest?
New York
New York
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Arkansas
Arkansas
Alabama
Alabama
In what year was statehood granted to Alaska?
1961
1961
1958
1958
1960
1960
1959
1959
The Sphinx in Bucegi is a famous landmark in which country?
Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Romania
Romania
Egypt
Egypt
Angola
Angola
Petra is a famous archeological landmark in which country?
Syria
Syria
Kuwait
Kuwait
Israel
Israel
Jordan
Jordan
What was the previous name of New York’s John F Kennedy Airport?
Rockaway
Rockaway
Idlewild
Idlewild
Long Island
Long Island
Orchard Field
Orchard Field
The Hoover Dam is a famous landmark in which US state?
Nevada
Nevada
Arizona
Arizona
California
California
New Mexico
New Mexico
The Millau Bridge is a famous landmark in which country?
France
France
Spain
Spain
Switzerland
Switzerland
Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Construction of the Empire State Building was completed in which decade?
1930s
1930s
1940s
1940s
1950s
1950s
1920s
1920s
Which of these US states is the largest?
California
California
Montana
Montana
Colorado
Colorado
New Mexico
New Mexico
Awatovi Ruins is a National Historic Landmark in which US State?
Alaska
Alaska
Arizona
Arizona
New Hampshire
New Hampshire
Indiana
Indiana
Which US State has the least National Historic Landmarks located in it?
Nevada
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Hampshire
Delaware
Delaware
North Dakota
North Dakota
Iowa has borders with how many other states?
7
7
5
5
4
4
6
6
New York has borders with how many other states?
5
5
4
4
2
2
3
3
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