Medicine
What was first used in the early 1840's to relieve pain during surgery?
Anesthesia
These were buildings designed by American Architects like Louis Sullivan that had multiple stories instead of just one.
Skyscrapers
In which city would you find the Orly Airport?
Paris
What is a Thrombosis?
A blood clot
Name a California city or area that has had a major Earthquake of 6.0 or above.
1906 7.9 San Francisco, Northridge 6.7, Ferndale, Antelope Valley, South Napa, Eureka, Parkfield, San Simeon, Hector Mine, Landers / Big Bear 7.3 & 6.5, Cape Mendocino 7.2, Loma Prieta 6.9 (1989 World Series), Chalfant Valley, Morgan Hill, Coalinga, Humboldt 7.1, Mammoth Lakes, Imperial Valley, San Fernando, Borrego Mountain, Parkfield, Kern County 7.5, Desert Hot Springs, Manix, Long Beach, Lompoc 7.1, Santa Barbara, Humbolt, San Jacinto, Elsinore, Juan Capistrano 7.5, Vacaville, Owens Valley 7.4, Hayward, Fort Tejon 7.9,
What year was our Declaration of Independence signed?
1776
In the 1880's, the German doctor, Robert Koch, identified the bacteria that caused which respiratory disease.
Tuberculosis
According to Greek Mythology, who was the 1st woman on Earth?
Pandora
Which French chemist showed a link between microbes and disease in 1870?
Louis Pasteur
What is the biggest challenge facing Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle and other large urban cities across America?
Homelessness
William Booth began this "army" in 1865 in London to help people in need.
The Salvation Army
In 1952, what toy became the 1st to advertise on tv?
Mr. Potato Head
Which historical figure founded the first school of nursing and worked to introduce sanitary measures in hospitals>
Florence Nightingale
Which architect created the "Prairie" style of home architecture in the late 1800's?
Frank Lloyd Wright