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What was the most popular seafood in North America?
Tuna. This popularity has led to over fishing that haas dramatically affected populations in the Atlantic and northwestern Pacific Oceans.
When judging the quality of a diamond, what are the four Cs?
Cut, clarity, carets, color
Why were Donald Duck's comics banned in Finland?
He did not wear pants.
What do you get when zinc is combined with copper?
Brass. Typically it consists of more than 50% copper and from 5 to 20% zinc.
Who was the only U.S. President to serve two non-consecutive terms?
It was Grover Cleveland who served from 1885-1889 and from 1893-1897.
In what two states are the Black Hills located?
Wyoming and South Dakota. The Black Hills are home to the tallest peaks between the Rocky Mountains and the Alps in Europe.
What are the most dangerous steps on a staircase?
They are the bottom two and the top two steps. That's where most accidents happen.
Who did Gary Cooper play in the 1942 film Pride of the Yankees?
He played Lou Gehrig, who when terminally ill, gave his speech to fans declaring, "Today, I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the earth."
What do you get when tin is combined with copper?
Bronze. Although tin is usually used, bronze can also be made by combining copper with manganese, aluminum, or silicon.
What was the first Japanese company to export cars to North America?
DATSUN began exporting the model 210 in 1958. Datsun is now known as Nissan.
How many oceans touch Canada?
Three - the Pacific, the Arctic and the Atlantic.
What was the price of a box of Girl Scout cookies when they were first sold in 1936?
$0.25
As an incentive to sell, the girls were offered prizes, such as stuffed animals, trinkets, and coupon credits.
What is the name of the first gorilla to learn sign language?
Koko, who could communicate more than 1,000 signs based on standard American Sign Language
What is the most commonly used herb in the world?
Parsley. Two forms of parsley are used as herbs: curly leaf and Italian or flat leaf. Curly leaf parsley is often used as a garnish.
What US President would simultaneously write Latin with one hand and Greek with the other?
James A. Garfield
Does a shaved tiger have to have stripes?
Yes, the skin is also striped.
What is the universal sign of surrender?
The white flag
What was the name of the doomed boat on the Gilligan's Island TV show?
The S.S. Minnow
How many teaspoons equal one tablespoon?
Three
What are the names of the sailor and his dog on the Cracker Jack box?
Sailor Jack and his dog Bingo first appeared on the Cracker Jack box in 1918.
What was the theme song for the Arthur Godfrey Show?
Seems Like Old Times
In what year were female names first used for tropical storms and hurricanes?
1953. In 1979, male names were added to the lists
How did Pepsi-Cola get its name?
"Pepsi" was for pepsin, an ingredient to aid digestion, and "Cola" because it tasted like its very popular competitor, Coca-Cola
What fragrance did scientists discover was strongly seductive to female cheetahs?
Calvin Klein's Obsession for Men
Who wrote the song "My Old Kentucky Home" ?
Stephen Foster