Science
Why could we call William Stewart Halsted the "Mr. Clean" of medicine?
Halsted, developer of local anesthesia, was the first doctor to wear rubber gloves in surgery in 1890.
The Author of Jurassic Park is?
Michael Chichton
Which Italian auto maker gained majority control of U.S. Auto Manufacturer, Chrysler, in 2011?
Fiat. On July 21, 2011, Fiat bought the Chrysler shares held by the US Treasury. The purchase made Chrysler foreign-owned again, this time as the luxury division. The Chrysler 300 was badged Lancia Thema in some European markets (with additional engine options), giving Lancia a much-needed replacement for its flagship.
How many strips does the brand Adidas have in its logo?
3. The three strips of the Adidas logo represent a mountain, pointing out towards challenges and goals people need to overcome.
True or False?
The LEGO group was founded in1932
True. The Lego company was founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Christiansen, a carpenter whose primary business of producing household goods had suffered due to the Great Depression. Initially producing wooden toys, the company later developed a system of interlocking bricks.
How many bee trips from flower to hive does it take to make a pound of honey?
Forty Thousand
The "Entertainer" is the instrumental performned by Marvin Hamlisch on the piano in this 1973film starring Newman & Redford. What is the name of the film?
"The Sting" Scott Joplin composed the music for the film.
Which one of these aircraft is supersonic?
a.Learjet b.Concorde c.Boeing-747
b. Concorde. The Concorde made its first successful flight on March 2, 1969, with a maximum cruising speed of 2,179 km (1,354 miles) per hour, more than twice the speed of sound. It made its first transatlantic crossing in 1973.
Carnaby Street, famous in the 60s as a fashion center, is in which capital?
London
The likeness which president is featured on the $2 bill?
Thomas Jefferson
True or False
The color Orange is named after the fruit
True. It evolved from the word “naranja” meaning “orange tree”.
Which film featured the hit song "Mrs. Robinson"?
"The Graduate" Starring Dustin Hoffman & Anne Bancroft. Nominated for 7 Academy Awards. Won best director award.
In which year was the first steam train introduced in the world?
1804. Steam locomotives were first developed in the United Kingdom during the early 19th century and used for railway transport until the middle of the 20th century. Richard Trevithick built the first steam locomotive known to have hauled a load over a distance at Pen-y-darren in 1804
Which designer is best known for high-heeled shoes with red-lacquered soles?
Christian Louboutin
What is a dakimakura?
The word is often translated to English as body pillow, waifu pillow, or husband pillow. In Japan, dakimakura are similar to Western orthopedic body pillows, and are commonly used by Japanese youth as "comfort objects".
How many seconds are there in one day?
86,400
Eddie Murphy stars in this 1983 Wall Street comdey "Trading____________"?
Places. Upper-crust executive Louis Winthorpe III (Dan Aykroyd) and down-and-out hustler Billy Ray Valentine (Eddie Murphy) are the subjects of a bet by successful brokers Mortimer (Don Ameche) and Randolph Duke (Ralph Bellamy).
According to Motoring Research, what car series was the most popular in the world with over one million new registrations in 2018? Second place was the Toyota Corolla and third place was the Honda Civic.
Ford F-Series. In 2018, a Ford F-150 or Super Duty pickup was sold every 29.3 seconds, on average. Ford sold nearly 1.1 million trucks globally in 2018.
What color is a proper Tuxedo?
White
Is the Eggplant a vegetable or fruit?
While it's generally thought of as a vegetable, eggplant is actually a fruit. The eggplant, aubergine, melongene, brinjal or guinea squash is a plant of the family Solanaceae. Eggplant is grown for its usually egg-shaped fleshy fruit and is eaten as a cooked vegetable.
True or False?
Atoms are bigger than Electrons?
True. Molecules make up everything around us and they are very, very small. But those molecules are made of atoms, which are even smaller. And then those atoms are made up of protons, neutrons and electrons, which are even smaller.
Which hit song begins: "Want some whiskey in your water? Sugar in your tea? What's all these crazy questions they're askin' me?"
"Mama told me not to come" by the Mamas & the Papas'. The song is about a party that left a "bad taste" in the writer's mouth. The drug scene was fairly new to American middle-class youth at that time. Randy Newman explained in a 2017 interview with Rolling Stone: "It's a guy going to a party, and he's a little scared.
What is the nickname for the London train network?
A. The Tube B. The Lightning C. The Worm
The London Underground is often called the Tube because of the shape of the tunnels. The London Underground is one of the oldest metro systems in the world, opening in 1863. When the Central Line Railway opened in 1900, it was called the Twopenny Tube, referencing the price of a ticket.
Who wore what is probably the world's most famous bikini?
Princess Leia
What is the last letter in the Greek alphabet?
Omega. In the Greek alphabet, α is the first letter and ω is the last letter. This is different from the Latin alphabet where a and z are the first and last letter, respectively.