What was the first roman emperor's name?
Julius Ceaser
Which is the most populous state in the USA?
California- with 36.6 million, followed by Texas with 24 million
In USSR, what does the "R" stand for?
The "R" stands for republic
Dry ice is the frozen form of what gas?
Carbon dioxide
"I have not yet begun to fight"
John Paul Jones
What flowers are known as "mums"?
Chrysanthemums
Which state was the first in the US?
Delaware
What year did the Chernobyl disaster occur?
1986
With what is charcoal and saltpeter mixed to make gunpowder?
sulfur
"Houston, we have a problem"
Apollo 13 with lose of oxygen
what's the largest organ the human body has?
Skin
Which was the world's first national park?
Yellowstone national park
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.
Scientists believe human fingers get wrinkly when wet for what reason?
To better grip objects while wet
"We're going to need a bigger boat"
Quint, in jaws
what does the "F" stand for in FBI
Federal
What American state has the longest coastline?
Alaska- It has 6,640 miles of coastline
What does the seventh amendment of the US Constitution guarantee?
Trial by Jury
What bug is sometimes used by museums to clean skeletons for display?
beetles- dermestid
"Thats one small step for a man"
Apollo 11 on the moon
What is 40 percent of 40?
16
Which three European countries have both an Atlantic and a Mediterranean coast?
France, Spain, Morrocco
What bird did Ben Franklin suggest replace the bald eagle as a national emblem?
a wild turkey
In astronomy, what is a singularity?
The center of a black hole
"Give me liberty or give me death"
Patrick Henry
How many eyelids does a cat have on each eye?
three
Where was the record for tallest wave ever surfed set?
Portugal- specifically Nazaré
what year did the modern-day Olympics begin?
A. 1864 B.1904 C. 1896 D.1845
C. 1896
What is the chemical symbol for Lead?
pb
"We don't need to stinking badges"
Bandits in Treasury of Sierra madre
What were the ancient Egyptians writing system called?
Hieroglyphics
Mount Everest is a part of which mountain chain?
The Himalayas
Which American president saw active service in both WWI and WWII?
President Eisenhower
Organic chemistry is centered around what two elements?
Carbon and Hydrogen
"Make him an offer he can't refuse"
Don Corleone The God father
Approximately how many inches are in a meter?
39
The black forest is located to which European country?
Germany
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.
An octopus can fit through any hole larger than its what?
its beak
"I fear we have awakened a sleeping giant"
Commander of Japanese fleet attacking Pearl Harbor
Where can you find the smallest bone in your body?
In your ear - specifically the middle of your ear
Which desert covers most of Northern Africa?
The Sahara
What year was the declaration of independence written
1776
In what decade did scientists first split the atom?
1930's
"Mr. Watson, come here, I want you"
Alexander Graham Bell
How many points are there on a compass?
32
Which two countries share the longest border in the world?
Who was the first person pictured on a postage stamp?
Queen Victoria
What does the acronym SETI stand for in "SETI Institute"?
Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
"The Eagle has landed"
Apollo 11 on the moon