An Olympic gold medal is one of the most coveted objects on Earth. But here's the thing — it's barely gold at all. What is a modern Olympic "gold" medal mostly made of? Bronze Silver Copper Solid gold None Before he became the most famous home-run hitter in baseball history, Babe Ruth spent the first years of his career doing a completely different job on the field. What was it? Catcher Pitcher Umpire Team manager None "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" is the unofficial anthem of baseball — sung at the seventh-inning stretch in every stadium in America. What was strange about the two men who wrote it in 1908? Neither one had ever been to a baseball game They wrote it as a joke and never released it They were both from another country Neither one liked baseball None The tallest mountain on Earth, measured from its base all the way to its peak, isn't Everest — it isn't even on a continent the usual way. Which U.S. state is it in? Alaska Colorado Hawaii Washington None The cheeseburger is about as American as food gets. The word "cheeseburger" was actually trademarked back in 1935 by a drive-in restaurant owner. In which state did that happen? Colorado Texas California New York None Nolan Ryan is one of the most legendary pitchers in baseball history — 7 no-hitters, the all-time strikeout king, a career spanning four decades. Which famous honor did he somehow never win? A no-hitter The Cy Young Award A spot in the Hall of Fame An All-Star selection None Time's up
