Inventions and Discoveries
The year the light bulb was invented (or closest guess)
1879
What flaky, fruit-filled pastry is a beloved Christmas dessert in the Midwest?
Kringle
Tequila originates from which country?
Mexixo
What device is used to measure atmospheric pressure?
Barometer
What is the Grinch’s dog’s name?
Max
The man who invented the telephone
Alexander Graham Bell
Halo Halo is a special and popular dessert from which country
Philippines
What brand of coffee did George Clooney advertise for?
Nesspresso
What organ produces insulin?
Pancreas
What year was the first “Batman” comic book published? (or closest guess)
1939
They discovered the double-helix structure of DNA
James Watson
The atoms that salt contains
Sodium and chlorine
Which grain is most commonly used to make traditional Scotch whisky?
Barley
How many chambers does the human heart have?
4
Which shoe did Cinderella leave behind at the ball?
Left
What spacecraft took the first close-up images of Saturn's rings?
Pioneer 11
Thai curry involves the special milk of what?
Coconut
Which soda was the first to be consumed in outer space?
Coca-Cola
What’s the smallest unit of life?
Cell
What do you call a group of porcupines?
A prickle
The person who discovered the concept of anesthesia
William Morton
What is the unique characteristic of fresh cheese curds that makes them appealing to some?
They squeak when you bite into them
What soda was invented at "The Old Corner Drug Store" in Waco, Texas?
Dr. Pepper
What’s the scientific term for the windpipe?
Trachea
What are female mountain goats referred to as?
Nannies