Cars
What was the first car to be mass-produced?
Henry Ford introduced the assembly line in December of 1908, and as a result he was not only able to mass-produce the Model-T, but was able to offer it to his customers at a much lower price than the competition. By 1913, Ford was producing half of all cars sold in the United States, and by 1927, he had sold more than 15 million Model-Ts!
Which animal features in the logo for Lamborghini?
A bull
The NBA draft a lot of fresh talent. Who was the youngest player to be drafted?
Andrew Bynum, who was 17 years old when the Los Angeles Lakers selected him. His debut at 18 years old also made him the youngest person to play in the NBA.
Who was Alex P. Keaton's youngest sibling on Family Ties?
Steven and Elyse had a fourth child, Andy, who was born in 1985 and quickly moulded in Alex's conservative image.
What was the first city to reach a population of one million?
Ancient Rome became the first city to reach a population of one million in 5 B.C. It would be more than eighteen centuries before the second such city, London, would reach that milestone in 1800.
What was the first Japanese car to be produced in the United States?
In November of 1982, the first American-produced Honda Accord rolled off the assembly line at the Marysville Auto Plant in Ohio. The Accord would prove quite popular. In its first year of production, it became the best-selling Japanese car in the United States -- a title which it would hold for the next 15 years. It would receive its share of industry accolades as well. As of 2005, the Honda Accord had made Car and Driver magazine's annual Ten Best list 19 times, making it the winningest vehicle in the 22-year history of the award.
Which race car is known as the widow maker?
Porsche 917
What is the real first name of Magic Johnson?
Earvin
Every episode of Seinfeld contains an image or reference to what superhero?
Superman
What famous general was once attacked by rabbits?
In 1807, Napoleon had just signed the Treaty of Tilsit, which ended his war with Russia. To celebrate, he gathered his dignitaries for a rabbit hunt. Little did he know that he would become the "hunted". In a bizarre twist, the rabbits didn't run away. Instead, they swarmed the hunting party by the hundreds, and Napoleon was forced to retreat to his royal carriage for safety.
What car sold more than one million units in 1965, setting a record that still stands today?
Originally introduced in 1958, the Impala was the best-selling automobile in the United States during the 1960s. Early Impala models sported six taillights, a unique feature which, for a time, became the Impala trademark. The Impala was named after an African antelope.
Bugatti Veyron, with a top speed of 267 mph
There is only one NBA player who has had 3 sons go on to play in the league. Which player is this?
Rick Barry, his sons are Brent, Drew and John
Who was the youngest person to host Saturday Night Live?
The E.T. star Drew Barrymore was just 7 years old when she hosted SNL.
Who was the first U.S. President to be impeached?
The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson, who became the 17th President of the United States after Abraham Lincoln's assassination, was one of the more dramatic events in the political life of the United States during Reconstruction. The first impeachment (which ultimately ended in the first acquittal) of a serving President, it was the culmination of a lengthy political battle between Johnson and the Republicans over how to best deal with the defeated Southern states following the conclusion of the American Civil War.
The inventor of cruise control was _____.
Modern cruise control was invented in 1948 by mechanical engineer Ralph Teetor who became blind at age five in an accident. His idea was borne out of the frustration of riding in a car driven by his lawyer, who kept speeding up and slowing down as he talked.
What year was the Corvette first introduced?
The first Chevrolet Corvette rolled off the production line on June 30, 1953, at the GM plant in Flint, Michigan. Only 300 Corvettes were built that year (each of them by hand), making this the rarest Corvette. Each fiberglass-bodied two-seater was white with a red interior and a black canvas top. The 1953 Corvette featured a Powerglide automatic transmission and a "Blue Flame" six cylinder 235ci 150 hp engine with three carburetors and dual exhaust.
Which player managed to win the NBA Finals MVP Award, even though they were on the losing team?
Jerry West, while playing for the Los Angeles Lakers in 1969.
What television series was the first to air the sound of a toilet being flushed?
In 1971, All in the Family -- starring Carroll O'Connor and Jean Stapleton -- became the first series to be videotaped in front of a live studio audience, as well as the first to air the sound of a toilet being flushed.
Who was the first Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
Although it was not the official title during his day, Sir Robert Walpole is generally considered the first Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He served during the reigns of George I and George II, from 1721 to 1742, making his administration the longest in British history.
How much did the first Ford Mustang cost?
The first Mustang rolled off the assembly line March 9, 1964 with a list price of $2,368.
Driving the ThrustSSC at Nevada's Black Rock Desert in 1997, Andy Green became the first person on land to go faster than the speed of sound. The resultant sonic boom shook a school and caused sprinkler covers to fall off in the nearby town of Gerlach.
The first NBA all-star game was held at the Boston Madison Square Garden Club in which year?
1951
What was the first animated series made for prime-time network television?
The Flintstones was the first animated series made for prime-time network television. It was broadcast from September 30, 1960 to April 1, 1966 on ABC and was the most financially successful network animated franchise for nearly three decades, until it was finally overtaken by The Simpsons.
What war lasted approximately 38 minutes?
The Anglo-Zanzibar War was a military conflict fought between the United Kingdom and the Zanzibar Sultanate on August 27, 1896. The conflict lasted approximately 38 minutes, making it the shortest war in history.