Music
What band did Prince form in 1981?
In 1981, Prince formed a side project band called The Time. The band released four albums between 1981 and 1990, with Prince writing and performing most of the instrumentation and backing vocals (sometimes credited under the pseudonyms "Jamie Starr" or "The Starr Company"), with lead vocals by Morris Day.
What superhero grew up on the planet Tamaran?
Starfire grew up on Tamaran, the youngest daughter of the planet's rulers. In order to ward off an alien invasion that threatened to destroy the entire planet, her family gave her up as a "peace offering" to the powerful invaders who took her away and enslaved her. Eventually, Starfire escaped her captors and fled to Earth where she joined the Teen Titans.
Who was the first wife of King Henry VIII?
As the first wife of King Henry VIII, Catherine of Aragon was the Queen of England from June 1509 until May 1533 when the marriage was declared invalid and Henry married Anne Boleyn.
Which U.S. state has the most active volcanoes?
There are about 169 volcanoes in the United States that scientists consider active. Most of these (about 130) are located in Alaska, where eruptions occur virtually every year.
What is the flower for October?
Calendula
What band was originally named Tony Flow and the Miraculously Majestic Masters of Mayhem?
Originally named Tony Flow and the Miraculously Majestic Masters of Mayhem, the Red Hot Chili Peppers first incarnation featured guitarist Hillel Slovak and drummer Jack Irons, alongside Anthony Kiedis and Flea
Edwin Jarvis serves as butler to what superteam?
When Tony Stark (Iron Man) first joined The Avengers, he offered his family mansion as the team's headquarters. Since that day, Jarvis, the Stark family butler, has maintained his residence in the mansion and has served as butler to Earth's Mightiest Heroes
What tribe of Native Americans was the first to encounter the Pilgrims?
On December 6, 1620, the Pilgrims encountered their first Native Americans -- hostile members of the Nauset tribe. The Nauset would later become the colonists' greatest allies. Most were Christianized and aided the colonists as scouts and warriors against the other tribes. Although no longer distinct as a tribe, most of the Mashpee Wampanoag band are descended from Nauset people.
What is the flattest continent?
Australia is one of the oldest continents, and because of the effects of 250 million years of erosion it has become the flattest land mass on earth.
What two gemstones represent the month of October?
Opal and Tourmaline
What member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers grew up with Cher as his babysitter?
In his youth, Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis's babysitters included Cher and Sonny Bono.
Who was the first costumed superhero?
The Phantom was the first fictional hero to wear the skintight costume which has became a hallmark of comic-book superheroes. He first appeared in a daily newspaper strip on February 17, 1936. At its peak, the strip was read by over 100 million people daily.
Where did Arabic numerals originate?
Arabic numerals originated in India in the 6th or 7th century and were introduced to Europe through Arab mathematicians around the 12th century.
What is the largest country on the Arabian Peninsula?
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia occupies 80% of the Arabian Peninsula.
What was the first wrapped penny candy in America?
Tootsie Rolls
Who holds the record for the shortest song ever recorded?
Napalm Death's "You Suffer" is the shortest song ever recorded at 1.316 seconds long. Songwriter Justin Broadrick has described it as "utterly retarded ... ridiculous, but it was hilarious". The band even released it as a 7-inch single in 1989.
Who was Elvis Presley's favorite superhero?
Elvis Presley loved reading comic books as a boy. His favorite hero was Captain Marvel, Jr. In fact, according to legend, it was this character that inspired his jet black hair with the curl hanging down in the middle of his forehead.
Who was offered the role of Israel's second President in 1952?
Albert Einstein, a Jew but not an Israeli citizen, was offered the presidency in 1952 but turned it down, saying "I am deeply moved by the offer from our State of Israel, and at once saddened and ashamed that I cannot accept it. All my life I have dealt with objective matters, hence I lack both the natural aptitude and the experience to deal properly with people and to exercise official functions."
What is the longest river in the UK?
The longest river in the UK is the River Severn (220 mi; 350 km) which flows through both Wales and England.
Why are the colors Orange and Black associated with Halloween?
Orange represents the Fall harvest and black is associated with darkness and death.
What movie did Duran Duran get their name from?
Duran Duran was named after a mad scientist from the Jane Fonda movie Barbarella.
What year was the first modern comic book printed?
In 1933, publishers at Eastern Color Press, looking for a way to make better use of their printing equipment which frequently sat idle between jobs, came up with the idea of printing an 8-page comic section that could be folded down from the large broadsheet to a smaller 9 inch by 12 inch format. The result was the first modern comic book. Containing reprints of newspaper comic strips, this experimental comic book titled "Funnies on Parade" was given away for free. It proved so popular, however, that the following year Eastern published "Famous Funnies" and took the bold step of selling the comic for ten cents through chain stores. The enterprise was a smashing success and Eastern began churning out numerous comic books on a monthly basis. Other publishers, eager to get in on the profits, soon jumped on the bandwagon, and the comic book industry was born!
Where did the Battle of Bunker Hill take place?
The battle is named after Bunker Hill in Charlestown, Massachusetts, which was peripherally involved in the battle, and was the original objective of both the colonial and British troops, though the majority of combat took place on the adjacent Breed's Hill.
What continent is located at Latitude 90° S Longitude 0.00° E?
Antarctica is located at 90° S Longitude 0.00° E. Not considered a continent until 1840, Antarctica is the coldest and windiest place on earth. On average, winter temperatures range from -40° to -94°F, and it is not uncommon for winds to be clocked at 200 miles per hour. If you're going for a visit, you might want to bring your parka!
What toy is banned only on October 31st in Hollywood?
Silly string fans should stay far away from Hollywood on Halloween. A ban on the toy, created in 2004, is only enforced there on October 31, according to the The New York Times. If you're caught with sticky hands, expect to pay a $1,000 fine.