WONDER #1327: Why Is Coffee Called “A Cup of Joe”?

Question 1 of 3

Which of the following names is often used as a nickname for a common fellow, guy, or chap?

1. Frank
2. Joe
3. Bill
4. Bob

Question 2 of 3

Which Indonesian island was the primary source for coffee when it became popular in the 1800s?

1. Java
2. Hawaii
3. Joe
4. Jamaica

Question 3 of 3

Some people believe the nickname cup of joe dates back to a U.S. Navy order issued at the beginning of which war?

1. World War II
2. World War I
3. Civil War
4. Korean War

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