Celebrities
Which actor starred in The Philadelphia Story?
Cary Grant. Cary Grant started performing as a juggler with a comedy troupe while honing his skills. He starred in Broadway shows before making his Paramount debut in 1932.
What continent is Cambodia located in?
Asia
What is the name of the person who leads the orchestra?
Conductor. Another name for a conductor is maestro. The conductor is responsible for leading the group, cueing the musicians, setting the tempo, and keeping everyone in sync.
What is the fastest animal?
Cheetah. Cheetahs can run up to 80mph
Who invented the incandescent lightbulb?
: Thomas Edison. The earliest incandescent lightbulb created in 1879 was made with a carbonized filament that lasted only 14.5 hours
Which show was Andy Rooney known for?
60 Minutes. Andy Rooney received a Lifetime Achievement Emmy Award for his work on the program. His appearances on 60 Minutes spanned 32 years (1979–2011)
What country does the Rhine river run through?
Germany
What type of instrument does Louis Armstrong play?
Trumpet. Most ancient trumpets consisted of two feet of pipes. The metal trumpet dates back to ancient Egypt.
What bird is a symbol of peace?
Dove
What did Johannes Gutenberg invent?
Printing press. The first mass printing on his printing press was 200 copies of the Bible.
Which actress and singer starred in Funny Girl and Hello Dolly?
Barbara Streisand
What is the highest mountain peak in the world?
Mount Everest. Mount Everest is located between the countries of Nepal and Tibet. Its peak measures 29,032 feet tall.
Which 1950s music show helped to launch the careers of numerous rock and roll acts?
American Bandstand
What male sea creature gives birth to it's young?
sea horse
What product is the Hoover company known for?
Vacuum cleaners. The Hoover vacuum was created by a nighttime janitor and inventor named Murray Spangler. He sold the design to W. H. Hoover in 1908
Which actress did Prince Rainier III of Monaco marry?
Grace Kelly. Kelly starred in 11 movies prior to stepping away from show business to marry Prince Rainier III in 1956. Some of her works include Dial M for Murder and To Catch a Thief.
What is the smallest country in the world?
Vatican city
What Classical composer was deaf?
Ludwig Van Beethoven
How many legs do a lobster have?
10
What piece of aquatic transportation was invented by Robert Fulton in 1803?
Steamboat
What actress is known as “America’s Mermaid”?
Esther Williams. Williams was known as “America’s Mermaid” because of her ability to remain underwater for long periods of time
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottowa
Frank Sinatra changed the lyrics of "The Lady is a Tramp" to "The Lady is a" what?
Champ
What animal has the thickest skin of any mammal?
Sea Otter
In what country were venetian blinds invented?
Persia