Les Measurables
One Unit of Helen has enough power to launch 1000 ships... making this a measurement of ________
What is beauty?
The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France, of course. But this famous Frenchman was the lead builder.
Who is Gustave Eiffel?
During WWI, sometimes known as The Great War, the prolific use of this led to an international agreement to ban its use in future conflicts.
What is mustard gas?
As a humorous tribute to Carl Sagan and his association with the catchphrase "billions and billions", a sagan has been defined as__________.
What is 4 billion?
This measurement can be used for quantities of eggs, supernovas, and light-years.
The Statue's development was delayed due to this non-American war.
What is the Franco-Prussian War? Bartholdi, the lead designer, served as a major during the conflict.
In 1898, the USS Maine sank due to a coal fire igniting her powder magazines. She was on station here, when she sank.
What Havana, Cuba?
One microcentury is 52 minutes and 35.7 seconds – one millionth of a century. This unit of measure determines the maximum recommended length of __________.
What is a lecture?
There are __ points to the Fort upon which She stands.
What is 11?
Of the 21 ships damaged or destroyed at Pearl Harbor, over 1/3 were battleships. Name 4 of the 8...
What were the
USS Arizona USS West Virginia
USS Nevada USS Tennessee
USS California USS Oklahoma
USS North Carolina USS Pennsylvania
A Pirate-ninja isn't some kind of rum swilling assassin... but instead a unit of power usage: One kW/Hr per __________ day (sol). JPL measured Curiosity's consumption in milli-Pn's...
What is a Martian Day?
This deceptively inspiring symbol lies at the feet of the Statue.
What is a broken chain?
This terrible Civil War battle was known by two names, depending on if you were a Bluecoat or a Grayback...
What Antietam(USA) or Sharpsburg(CSA)?
250 Watts, or 1/3 HP, is also known as 1 ______ ______.
What is Donkey Power?
We all know the inscription She holds is JULY IV, MDCCLXXVI. But the inscription is on a plaque known as a _______ ________.
What is a tabula ansata, or "tablet with handles"?
During the Revolutionary War, England hired German mercenaries, often referred to as this.
What are Hessians?