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  • What is the name of the unique ant species found only in Manhattan?
    The ManhattAnt
  • What is the traditional headwear of the guards at Buckingham Palace?
    Bearskin hats
  • How many acres is Central Park?
    843 acres
  • How long did Queen Elizabeth II reign?
    Over 70 years
  • What unusual law is mentioned in the UK about salmon?
    It’s illegal to handle salmon suspiciously
  • How many languages are spoken in London?
    Over 300
  • What was the first capital of the United States after the Constitution was ratified?
    New York City
  • What is larger: Central Park or the country of Monaco?
    Central Park
  • What is a uniquely American sport mentioned in the text?
    American football
  • What is the official language of the USA?
    The USA has no official language at the federal level
  • What does the nickname "Big Ben" actually refer to?
    The Great Bell inside the clock tower
  • What type of cuisine has more restaurants in London than even in Delhi?
    Indian cuisine
  • How many languages are spoken in New York City?
    More than 600
  • Where did George Washington take his presidential oath of office?
    Federal Hall on Wall Street
  • What are the four countries in the UK?
    Scotland
    Wales
    and Northern Ireland
    England
  • What ancient civilization founded the city of Londinium?
    The Romans
  • Who popularized the assembly line in the USA?
    Henry Ford
  • True or False: The reigning monarch needs permission to enter the City of London.
    True
  • How many languages are spoken in the USA?
    Over 350 languages
  • What is the real name of the tower that holds Big Ben?
    Elizabeth Tower
  • What is a traditional headwear of the guards at Buckingham Palace?
    Bearskin hats
  • What famous London bridge was sold and moved to the USA?
    London Bridge
  • What is a popular British custom involving tea?
    and jam
    Afternoon tea with scones
    clotted cream
  • How many stations are in the New York City subway system?
    472
  • Which borough is especially known for its linguistic diversity?
    Queens
  • What is the nickname of London’s underground train system?
    The Tube
  • Which city is the capital of the UK?
    London
  • What is the name of the ancient city that exists within Greater London?
    The City of London
  • Does London receive more or less annual rainfall than New York?
    Less
  • When did the first moon landing by the USA take place?
    July 20
    1969
  • Which country does the abbreviation USA stand for?
    United States of America
  • How many hot dogs do New Yorkers eat each day?
    000
    500
  • Which state in the USA has the most coastline?
    Alaska
  • Why is Wall Street called "Wall Street"?
    Because Dutch settlers built a wall there for protection
  • What is a traditional British meal enjoyed on Sundays?
    Sunday roast with Yorkshire pudding
  • Approximately how many hamburgers are consumed annually in the USA?
    Around 50 billion
  • Why is it illegal to carry an ice cream cone in your back pocket in some places?
    To prevent horse theft by luring horses with ice cream cones
  • How many countries make up the United Kingdom?
    Four
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