Roller Coasters
The oldest roller coasters are believed to have originated from what?
The Russian Mountains, which were specially-constructed hills of ice
What was the first Walt Disney cartoon?
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
1937
The first models weren’t humans
True or false????
true!
Initially, designers did not use men and women to model their new designs. They used dolls to display fashion trends.
But in 1853, the “father of Haute Couture,” Charles Frederick Worth, asked his wife to model his designs
Which U.S. state has "Garden State" as its nickname?
New Jersey
Name the three primary colors.
Yellow
Blue
Some historians say the first roller coaster was built under the orders of whom, in the year 1784?
Russia's Catherine the Great
What cartoon character lives in a pineapple under the sea?
Spongebob Squarepants
Who designed the infamous "Little Black Dress"??
Coco Chanel designed the infamous Little Black Dress in 1926. She revealed the dress at a time when many other designers were embracing patterns and colors. Traditionally, those in service like butlers and housemaids, wore simple black garments. Chanel changed everything.
When Vogue put the LBD on the cover, they compared it to the Ford Model T – a classic in its own time. By combining a simple garment with opulent accessories, like necklaces and bags, a new fashion staple was born.
Guatemala is located on which continent?
North America
Which country invented tea?
China
LaMarcus Adna Thompson began work on a gravity Switchback Railway that opened where in 1884?
At Coney Island in Brooklyn, NY
Bugs Bunny is always avoiding what hunter cartoon character?
Elmer J. Fudd
What item of clothing pushes out the back portion of a skirt to emphasize the hips and rear?
a. trestle
b. Bustle
c. Loincloth
d. Petticoat
Bustle
In what city, the capital of Iraq, is Aladdin said to have found his magic lamp?
Baghdad
Globe and Jerusalem are types of what?
Artichoke
This first speedy coaster, Kingda Ka is located where???
In 3.5 seconds you will be traveling 128mph. At the end of the launch track you will have reached a height of 456 feet. The ride opened to the public in 2005.
Six Flags Great Adventure in NJ
The name of the Warner Brothers cartoon series was what?
Looney Tunes
The first modern bra was originally made from what??
Handkerchiefs!
Mary Phelps was a New York socialite in the early 1900s. Mary was preparing to go to a dance and wanted some extra support. So, she sewed handkerchiefs together to create the first modern bra.
Which river flows by Windsor Castle?
Thames
What language has the most words?
English
Which city/state is known as the "Roller coaster capital of the world"??
Sandusky, Ohio
Located on a Lake Erie peninsula in Sandusky, Ohio, Cedar Point bills itself as 'the roller coaster capital of the world' with 18 thrilling coasters covering 10 miles of track (out of more than 70 total rides),"
What is the first name of Pinocchio’s cricket friend in the Disney cartoon movie?
Jiminy
Historically, men first wore high heels, not women!
what was the reason??
Now this is one of the crazier fashion facts – initially, men wore high heels. This fashion statement was less for looks and more for function. The heels on the back of men’s boots were for riding horses so they didn’t fall off.
Noblemen started wearing these heeled boots more and the trend took off. Today, men often have slight heels on dress shoes. But women take the cake when it comes to high heels.
Which country is Casablanca in?
Morocco
How long does it take to hard boil an egg?
7 minutes