Now & Then
Fratricide is the act of killing a brother, this man is recorded as having been the first to do so
Who is Cain (killed his brother Abel)
Yes, originally, it really did contain cocaine
What is Coca-Cola ?
Most likely the first person killed in the American Revolution
Who was Crispus Attucks ?
Other than New York City, this is the only town where both World Series Teams were based in the same city
What is St Louis ?
Introduced in 1927, this Ford did not precede the Model T
What is the Model A Ford?
Has 50 now but the first one only had 13
What is the US Flag?
Jimmy Durante said good night to her at the end of each episode of his show
Who is Mrs Calabash (Good night, Mrs Calabash, wherever you are!)
This man was the first fatality in the US abolitionist movement
Who was Elijah P. Lovejoy ?
This St Louis native had "nuttin' to lose" when he defeated Muhammad Ali for the Heavyweight Title
Who is Leon Spinks ?
Assumed to be named after a small city in Michigan, this automobile brand was actually named after an Ottawa Indian Chief
What is Pontiac ?
Regardless of how many there are (8, 9, 13??), this one is closest to the Sun.
What is Mercury
Forward or backwards, I sound the same?
What is a Palindrome? (Ava, Eye, Racecar)
Peter Best was replaced by Ringo Starr, but this man was called The 5th Beatle
Who was Billy Preston?
This English Lord lends his name to one of the largest trophies in all of Sports
Who is Lord Stanley ? (The annual NHL Champion is awarded The Stanley Cup)
Considered innovative on cars made in 2000, was actually present on cars in 1954
What is pushbutton start?
Catholics and Protestants sure, but Biden will be the first one of these
What is a Joe?
Has five letters but this word is pronounced like it only has one
What is Queue?
Made history as the first African-American to win an Academy Award (Oscar)
Who was Hattie McDaniel ? (Gone With The Wind - 1940)
This game, played with a ball, never lets the offense touch the ball
What is baseball ?
This disaster prone brand was discontinued by Nissan in 1986
What was Datsun?
Once known as Lacedaemon or Laconia, ancient warriors from this City/State became famous and revered after an utter defeat
What is Sparta
A special case, this word sounds the same when read forward, backwards or even upside down
What is NOON ?
This engine lubrication system inventor, was the first to "keep it real"
Who was Elijay McCoy (his system was so much better than others, engine manufacturers boasted for having included the Real McCoy)
In tennis and baseball, the sideline is considered "in bounds", but not in this sport
What is American football ?
Along with Chevrolet, this Japanese car maker supplies engines for the cars at the Indy 500
What is Honda ?