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100
Who used the first wheelbarrows?
What is Chinese?
The common wheelbarrow has far flung and exotic roots, as it can be traced back to third century ancient Asia. In 231 A.D, Zhuge Liang of Shu Han in China created a single wheel cart for an efficient way of transporting food and supplies to the front lines of battle.
100
On which Hawaiin Island was the leper colony?
What is Molakai Island?
Starting in 1866, they processed as criminals anyone suspected of having a telltale skin blemish. First, the person was arrested and examined, naked, by a circle of experts. Those convicted were boated to the Kalaupapa settlement on Molokai Island.
100
The term hand is used to measure what?
What is "the height of horses"?
hand, ancient unit of length, now standardized at 4 inches (10.16 cm) and used today primarily for measuring the height of horses from the ground to the withers (top of the shoulders). The unit was originally defined as the breadth of the palm including the thumb.
100
What food is the main ingredient in Welsh Rabbit?
What is Cheese?
Welsh rarebit or Welsh rabbit (/ˈrɛərbɪt/ or /ˈræbɪt/) is a dish of hot cheese sauce, often including ale, mustard, or Worcestershire sauce, served on toasted bread.
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100
What comic strip character is in love with a little red-haired girl?
Who is Charlie Brown?
The Little Red-Haired Girl is an unseen character in the Peanuts comic strip by Charles M. Schulz, who serves as the object of Charlie Brown's affection, and a symbol of unrequited love.
200
Who was the first American who won Nobel Prize?
Who is Theodore Roosevelt?
U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt was the first American to win a Nobel Prize of any kind, being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1906 for his role in negotiating peace for the Russo-Japanese War.
200
In what country were the Group of Seven?
What is Canada?
Also sometimes known as the Algonquin School, the Group of Seven was a group of Canadian landscape painters from 1920 to 1933, originally consisting of Franklin Carmichael (1890–1945), Lawren Harris (1885–1970), A. Y.
200
In the poetry what was a "Wee, sleekit, cowrin, tim'rous beastie"?
What is a mouse?
200
The original Starbucks was established in 1971 in what U.S. city?
What is Washington State, USA?
Starbucks first opened its doors on March 30, 1971 at Seattle's historic Pike Place Market. It was an understated debut – a 1,000-square-foot mercantile space manned by a single employee – but it had plenty of special touches.
200
What did Feidrich Mesmer develop?
What is Hypnotism (Mesmerism)?
Although many of his learned contemporaries regarded Mesmer's practice as quackery, his theory of animal magnetism laid the foundations of modern hypnosis and suggestion therapy. As a scientific theory mesmerism offered only a thin and unoriginal assortment of ideas.
300
Who created the "Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come"?
Who is Charles Dickens?
The Ghost of Christmas Present is a fictional character in Charles Dickens' 1843 novella A Christmas Carol. The Ghost is one of three spirits that appear to miser Ebenezer Scrooge to offer him a chance of redemption.
300
The Zaire River was used to be called what?
What is Congo River?
The river was known as Zaire during the 16th and 17th centuries; Congo seems to have replaced Zaire gradually in English usage during the 18th century, and Congo is the preferred English name in 19th-century literature, although references to Zahir or Zaire as the name used by the inhabitants remained common.
300
What is remarkable about the way a greyhound hunts?
What is "They uses its eyes rather than nose"?
They are “sight hounds,” meaning they chase down and kill what they see.
Greyhounds are recognised as possessing some of the best eyesight among canines. They can spot an animal movement from as far away as half a mile, approximately 0.8 kilometers. This superior visual acuity, combined with their impressive speed, allows them to excel at high-speed chases while hunting.
300
John Montagu, the man credited with inventing the sandwich, held what noble title?
What is "Earl of Sandwich"?
In 1762, John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich®, invented the meal that changed dining forever.
300
To whom do the Queen Elizabeth Islands belong?
What is Canada?
The westernmost areas (including Prince Patrick Island and parts of Melville, Borden, and Mackenzie King islands) are administratively a part of the Northwest Territories, but the greater portion of the region is administered by Nunavut territory. The islands were name
400
Which English King's reign was ended by Oliver Cromwell?
Who is King Charles I?
Oliver Cromwell was best known for being Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England Scotland and Ireland after the defeat of King Charles I in the Civil War.
400
Where were fountain pens first made?
What is Paris?
The first patent of a fountain pen was filed by Frederick Fölsch in 1809 in England.
400
What is being sung about in "La Cucaracha"?
What is Cockroach?
La Cucaracha ("The Cockroach") is a popular folk song about a cockroach who cannot walk. The song's origins are Spanish, but it became popular in the 1910s during the Mexican Revolution. The modern song has been adapted using the Mexican corrido genre.
400
What was the original flavor of the filling in Twinkies?
What is Banana Creme?
From 1930, when the Twinkie was first invented, to the 1940s, Twinkies were filled solely with banana creme. But a banana shortage during the war forced Hostess bakers to replace it with the vanilla flavor.
400
What is the largest fish in the ocean?
What is Whale Shark?
The biggest fish in the ocean is the Rhincodon typus or whale shark. Despite their tremendous size and intimidating appearance, whale sharks are commonly docile and approachable. Please keep your distance, giving them the respect and space they deserve.
500
Who called Nova Scotia "Vinland"?
Who is Leif Ericsson?
Vinland, the land of wild grapes in North America that was visited and named by Leif Eriksson about the year 1000 ce. Its exact location is not known, but it was probably the area surrounding the Gulf of Saint Lawrence in what is now eastern Canada.
500
In what country was George Handel born?
He was a German-British Baroque composer well-known for his operas, oratorios, anthems, concerti grossi, and organ concertos.
What is Germany?
George Frideric Handel was born on February 23, 1685, in Halle, Saxony (now part of Germany).
500
How do vampire bats drink blood?
What is "They lap it up"?
To eat the blood, the vampire bat is equipped with sharp incisor teeth that are used to nip a small piece of flesh. An anticoagulant in the vampire bat's saliva allows the blood to flow continually instead of clotting. The bat then laps the blood that flows from the wound with its grooved tongue.
500
The paperboard “Chinese takeout” box was invented in what country?
What is USA?
The Chinese-takeout container, with its Japanese-influenced origami folds, is a uniquely American invention.
500
What is a Wood Frog?
What is "The species of frog that freezes during winter"?
Wood frogs are the only frogs that live north of the Arctic Circle.