THIS DAY IN HISTORY 10/24
in 1930 what actor debuted in his first staring role
John Wayne
how long does it take a pineapple to grow to maturity
2 years
what was the first song sung in space by an Americian
Jingle Bells on Gemini 6 1965
how many people live in the danger zone of volcanoes
350 million (1 in 20 people)
who said. "In writing a weird story, I always try very carefully to achieve the right mood and atmosphere and place the emphasis where it belongs. "
H.P. Lovecraft
in 1916 what groundbreaking event did Henry Ford do
Awarded Equal pay for women
what weather condition proves to be the deadliest to humans
heat
what was the first recorded song
Au Claire de la lune april 9, 1860
how much of the earths surface is covered with rain forests
6%
whose maiden name was Marie Sklodowska
Marie curie
1788 Sarah Josepha Hale was born; what was she famous for?
she wrote "Mary had a little lamb"
what animal saves U.S. farmers alone at least $3.7 billion on pesticides every year
bat
what is the oldest musical instrument
set of bone flutes excavated from Geißenklösterle Cave in the Swabian Jura of southern Germany.
what is the eastern most part of north america
Semisopochnoi Island, part of Alaska's Aleutian Islands
who said "Let's build us a happy, little cloud that floats around the sky."
Bob Ross; artist
what was invented this day in 1836
the match
if you never cut your hair how long would it get?
The average person will grow 590 miles of hair in their lifetime
Where is the world’s largest operational pipe organ
Boardwalk Hall, in Atlantic City
what two countries share the longest border
usa and canada, 8,890 km long.
who was also known as " Jack The Dripper "
Jackson Pollock
on this day Presidential candidate Dwight D. Eisenhower announced that if elected, he would do what?
send troops to Korea.
what is the strongest bone in your body
Your femur, Pound for pound, a human femur can withstand four times as much pressure as the same amount of concrete
who wrote and sung "sea of love"
John Phillip Baptiste (aka Phil Phillips)
how deep is Puget Sound
930ft
who said "I am not a fan of books. I would never want a book's autograph."
Kanye West