World Wide Web
Back to the Future
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Dish on that Dish
In What Nation?
100
At the end of which decade did the World Wide Web emerge?
1980s
The WWW was first proposed in March of 1989, but it was up and running by the end of 1990.
100
Which actor plays the iconic role of Marty McFly in the Back to the Future franchise?
Michael J. Fox
In the mall driving scene, Eric Stoltz appears as McFly, but Fox later took over the role and filmed the rest of the scenes.
100
What cable news station, launched in 1980, began competing with newspapers after a peak in the early 1970s?
CNN
The 24 hour news channel struggled against newspapers at first, but tis new dynamic changed during the Persian Gulf War.
100
The FDA banned what color of dye number 2?
Red No. 2 Dye
Studies showed that the dye was linked to cancer. Due to the ban, there was no more red M&Ms until they reappeared in 1987.
100
In what middle eastern nation were 52 US hostages freed from in 1981?
Iran
The hostages were held from 1979 to 1981. Their release was front page news.
200
What kind of engine was Archie?
A search engine.
Released in 1990, Archie was released to help internet users locate information on the web.
200
Who's character was Dr. Emmett "Doc" Brown?
Christopher Lloyd
Lloyd has always maintained that he wanted to do more film in the franchise and travel back to ancient Rome.
200
What decade did newspapers join the digital age?
1990s
As online news took off, newspapers faced competition from sources like blogs and social media.
200
Trademarked in 1986, the name 'Turducken' refers to the method of combining what 3 meats?
Turkey, duck, and chicken
The dish was reportedly invented by chef Paul Prudhomme in the 1970s.
200
in 1999, what former world power was split into 15 independant countries, including Georgia, Estonia, and Belarus?
The Soviet Union.
The fall of the USSR was caused by many factors, including economic decline.
300
Who was the Apple businessman who's NeXT computer was used to develop the World Wide Web?
Steve Jobs
In addition to Apple's many innovations, Jobs made the web possible through his NeXT computer.
300
What kind of car was used for the time machine in Back to the Future?
Delorean
Due to it's gull-wing doors, the car appeared futuristic enough to win its role as a time machine.
300
What two newspaper companies became involved in the Pentagon Papers controversy in the 1970s?
The New York Times and The Washington Post.
After appearing in front of the Supreme Court, the two newspapers won a case allowing them to continue covering the story.
300
What kind of tomato-cream sauce made with alcohol remains a favorite for penne lovers?
Vodka
Despite unclear origins (either created in Italy or New York), various chefs have laid claim on the invention of this sauce, tracing it back to the 1970s.
300
In 1984, what nation was world leader Indira Gandhi assassinated in?
India
The tragedy followed months of escalating tensions in the Indian government concerning the Sikh community.
400
The creator of the World Wide Web believed that the web could only reach it's full potential as long as it stayed ____?
Free!
The creator advocated for the WWW to stay free forever, allowing it to flourish.
400
What organization presserves Back to the Future in the National Film Registry?
The Library of Congress.
The film was chosed for this honor in December of 2007 for being "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant"
400
What woman took over the Washington Post in 1963 and lead the paper to great popularity in the 70s?
Katherine Graham
Graham won a Pulitzer Prize in 1998 for her memoir, titled Personal History.
400
What science, first emerging in 1973, lets scientists change an organism's traits by changing its DNA? It's usually used on fruits and vegitables.
Genetic engineering
Genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, are commonly found in grocery stores.
400
In May of 1981, what tiny nation was Pope John Paul II wounded in?
Vatican City
The attempt on his life was unsuccessful, but it did wound him.
500
What does URL stand for?
Uniform Resource Locator
Also called web addresses.
500
Which US president had to approve a part of a script that referenced him in Back to the Future?
Ronald Reagan.
Producers were nervous, but Reagan was very amused by the reference to his presidency.
500
During what decade did modern computers with desktop terminals, such as Linotype machines, become more popular?
1970s.
These advances helped make production much faster and easier for copy editors.
500
What New York town declared an annual "Chicken Wing Day" to honor a spicy invention by Teressa Bellissimo?
Buffalo
Bellissimo created buffalo wings as a midnight snack for her friends and son.
500
Across the pond in 1992, what church voted to allow female priests?
The Church of England
Two years later (in 1994), 32 women were ordained at a ceremony in Bristol Cathedral.
600
Who is the creator of the World Wide Web?
Tim Berners-Lee
He was a British scientist working for CERN. Berners-Lee developed the web to share info among scentists around the globe.
600
Which TV show caused scheduling conflicts for Michael J. Fox, leading him to film Back to the Future mainly at night and miss the promotional tour?
Family Ties
His conflicting schedule almost cost him the part, but he was able to work out an arrangement to appear in both.
600
What woman became the first female co-anchor of ABC Evening News in 1976?
Barbara Walters
This icon for journalism is also known for her interviews with world leaders and other famous figures.
600
In 1986, Swanson frozen meals were swapped out of metal trays for plastic ones in order to be cooked in what device?
The microwave
These dinners are so iconic that Swanson was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1999!
600
In what nation was the first artificial heart implanted into a human?
The United States- in Utah!
The implant was put into Dr. Barney Clark, a dentist, on December 2, 1982. He recieved his heart transplant at the University of Utah Medical Center. He survived for 112 days with this implant. He passed on March 23, 1983.
