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What was the first roman emperor's name?

Julius Ceaser

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Which is the most populous state in the USA?

California- with 36.6 million, followed by Texas with 24 million 

100

In USSR, what does the "R" stand for?

The "R" stands for republic 

100

Dry ice is the frozen form of what gas?

Carbon dioxide

100

"I have not yet begun to fight"

John Paul Jones

200

What flowers are known as "mums"?

Chrysanthemums

200

Which state was the first in the US?

Delaware 

200

What year did the Chernobyl disaster occur?

1986

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With what is charcoal and saltpeter mixed to make gunpowder?

sulfur 

200

"Houston, we have a problem"

Apollo 13 with lose of oxygen 

300

what's the largest organ the human body has?

Skin 

300

Which was the world's first national park?

Yellowstone national park 

300

Which Christmas carol became the first song ever to be broadcast from space?

Astronauts Tome Stafford and Wally Schirra sang "Jingle Bells" from space on 16 December 1965.

300

Scientists believe human fingers get wrinkly when wet for what reason?

To better grip objects while wet

300

"We're going to need a bigger boat"

Quint, in jaws 

400

what does the "F" stand for in FBI 

Federal 

400

What American state has the longest coastline?

Alaska- It has 6,640 miles of coastline 

400

What does the seventh amendment of the US Constitution guarantee?

Trial by Jury

400

What bug is sometimes used by museums to clean skeletons for display?

beetles- dermestid  

400

"Thats one small step for a man"

Apollo 11 on the moon 

500

What is 40 percent of 40?

16

500

Which three European countries have both an Atlantic and a Mediterranean coast?

France, Spain, Morrocco 

500

What bird did Ben Franklin suggest replace the bald eagle as a national emblem?

a wild turkey

500

In astronomy, what is a singularity?

The center of a black hole

500

"Give me liberty or give me death"

Patrick Henry 

600

How many eyelids does a cat have on each eye?

three

600

Where was the record for tallest wave ever surfed set?

Portugal- specifically Nazaré   

600

what year did the modern-day Olympics begin?

A. 1864 B.1904  C. 1896 D.1845

C. 1896

600

What is the chemical symbol for Lead?

pb

600

"We don't need to stinking badges"

Bandits in Treasury of Sierra madre

700

What were the ancient Egyptians writing system called?

Hieroglyphics 

700

Mount Everest is a part of which mountain chain?

The Himalayas

700

Which American president saw active service in both WWI and WWII?

President Eisenhower

700

Organic chemistry is centered around what two elements?

Carbon and Hydrogen

700

"Make him an offer he can't refuse"

Don Corleone The God father

800

Approximately how many inches are in a meter?

39

800

The black forest is located to which European country?

Germany 

800

Which branch of the U.S. military was first to establish a "medal of honor"?

U.S. Navy -- On December 21, 1861, President Lincoln signed a bill that established a medal of honor for enlisted members of the U.S. Navy, including marines.

800

An octopus can fit through any hole larger than its what?

its beak 

800

"I fear we have awakened a sleeping giant"

Commander of Japanese fleet attacking Pearl Harbor 

900

Where can you find the smallest bone in your body?

In your ear - specifically the middle of your ear 

900

Which desert covers most of Northern Africa?

The Sahara 

900

What year was the declaration of independence written 

1776

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In what decade did scientists first split the atom?

1930's

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"Mr. Watson, come here, I want you"

Alexander Graham Bell

1000

How many points are there on a compass? 

32

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Which two countries share the longest border in the world?

The United States and Canada 
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Who was the first person pictured on a postage stamp?

Queen Victoria 

1000

What does the acronym SETI stand for in "SETI Institute"?

Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence

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"The Eagle has landed"

Apollo 11 on the moon