General Questions
Weighing around eight pounds, this is the human body's largest organ?
What name is singer-actor Stefani Germanotta better known by?
Lady Gaga
What president was a licensed bartender?
Abraham Lincoln
How did president Zachary Taylor die?
Zachary Taylor passed away after eating way too many cherries and drinking milk at a Fourth of July party in 1850. He died on July 9th from gastroenteritis. The acid in cherries, along with the milk, is believed to have caused this.
Who was the first firefighters to reach the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant on April 26th, 1986.
Vladimir Pravik was one of the first firefighters to reach the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant on April 26th, 1986. The radiation was so strong that it changed his eye color from brown to blue. Like the majority of the first responders to the radioactive disaster, Vladimir died 15 days later from severe radiation poisoning.
How many states does the Appalachian Trail cross
14
What year did the comedy sketch TV show, “Saturday Night Live,” debut?
1975
How old was Queen Elizabeth II when she was crowned the Queen of England?
27
What was the popular drink " The Bloody Mary" originally called?
First, the popular brunch drink was actually called A Bucket Of Blood. After Bucket Of Blood, it transitioned to Red Snapper and, finally, settled on Bloody Mary.
In Ancient Asia, what was the popular execution style
in Ancient Asia, death by elephant was a popular form of execution. They could be taught to slowly break bones, crush skulls, twist off limbs, or even execute people using large blades fitted to their tusks. In some parts of Asia, this method of execution was still popular up to the late 19th century.
What was the first animal to ever be cloned?
A Sheep
When was the movie " Cry Baby Released
April 6, 1990/ 1990
What was the first message sent by morse code?
What hath God wrought?”
What was the shortest war ?
The shortest war in history lasted 38 minutes! It was between Britain and Zanzibar and is known as the Anglo-Zanzibar War. This war occurred on August 27, 1896. It was over the ascension of the next Sultan in Zanzibar and resulted in a British victory.
Sure, we’ve all heard of the Boston Tea Party but what about the Boston Molasses Disaster?
On January 15, 1919, a 90-foot wide cast-iron tank filled to the brim with sticky molasses exploded and spilled 2.5 million gallons of crude molasses into the streets of Boston. The brown stuff ran through the streets like a tsunami, with 15-foot high waves reaching speeds of 35 miles per hour. The molasses demolished everything in its path, toppling buildings, drowning horses, and eventually killing 21 and injuring 150.
Who is Barbie’s little sister?
Skipper
What's the infamous Amanda Bynes movie that dropped in 2003
What a girl wants
Tomato Ketchup Was Once Sold As What?
Ketchup was sold in the 1830s as medicine. In 1834, it was sold as a cure for an upset stomach by an Ohio physician named John Cook. It wasn't popularized as a condiment until the late 19th century!
When did Russia run out of vodka
Russia ran out of vodka celebrating the end of World War II! When the long war ended, street parties engulfed the Soviet Union, lasting for days—until all of the nation’s vodka reserves ran out a mere 22 hours after the partying started
What car did Adolf Hitler helped design?
the Volkswagen Beetle. Between Hitler and Ferdinand Porsche, the iconic bug-like car was designed as part of a Hitler-revived German initiative to create an affordable and practical car that everyone could own.
According to Guinness World Records, what's the best-selling book of all time?
The Bible
The 1988 movie “Mystic Pizza” launched the career of what “Pretty Woman?”
Pretty Woman
In 1912 to 1948 what were the Olympic Games fine art categories
Medals were given for literature, architecture, sculpture, painting, and music
What were the the most popular pets in the Roman Empire.
Ferrets, dogs, and monkeys were the most popular pets in the Roman Empire. Instead of cats, Ancient Romans used ferrets to hunt mice and rats. They used dogs as guards and monkeys as entertainment.
How many teeth do mosquitoes have ?
47