Cornell + eCornell
The year Cornell University founded
When was the year 1865?
Cornell University was founded in 1865 by Ezra Cornell and Andrew Dickson White and opened its doors in 1868. Cornell is the federal land-grant institution of New York State, a private endowed university, a member of the Ivy League/Ancient Eight, and a partner of the State University of New York (SUNY). Cornell has been described as the first truly American university because of its founders' revolutionarily egalitarian and practical vision of higher education, and is dedicated to its land-grant mission of outreach and public service.
This character said, "I will come back and free you, Mom. I promise."
Who is Anakin?
This process uses heat to kill harmful bacteria in milk and other beverages.
What is pasteurization?
Fun Fact: Louis Pasteur developed this process in the 1860s to prevent wine from spoiling before applying it to milk.
This orange cartoon cat loves lasagna and hates Mondays.
Who is Garfield?
Garfield holds the Guinness World Record for the most widely syndicated comic strip in the world.
This is the name of the iconic game show host who was known for his calm demeanor and encyclopedic knowledge.
Who is Alex Trebek?
He was best known for hosting the syndicated general knowledge quiz game show Jeopardy! for 37 seasons from its revival in 1984 until his death in 2020.
This was affixed to the lightning rod of McGraw Tower in 1997
What is a pumpkin?
The pumpkin stayed on the top of the tower until March 1998, when it was accidentally knocked down by a crane cage during a rehearsal for its removal. After its recovery by the university's provost, it was freeze-dried and held in a glass case in various areas of the university until it decayed fully.
In this movie Obi-Wan says, "Your eyes can deceive you; don't trust them."
What is A New Hope?
This essential nutrient helps build and repair muscles and is found in meat, beans, and tofu.
What is protein?
Fun Fact: The word “protein” comes from the Greek proteios, meaning “primary” or “first in importance.”
This magical cat from Harry Potter belongs to Hermione and has a squashed face and a big attitude.
Who is Crookshanks?
Fun Fact: Crookshanks is part Kneazle, a magical creature known for detecting untrustworthy people.
This is the phrase contestants say to indicate they are ready to answer a question.
What is "Let's Play Jeopardy!"?
This is the tallest building on Cornell's campus
What is Bradfield Hall?
Bradfield Hall, the tallest building on Cornell University’s campus and in Ithaca, New York. 10 floors of specialized agronomy and soil labs and an atmospheric center on the top floor.
This planet is Queen Amidala's home planet.
What is Naboo?
This sugar is commonly known as “fruit sugar” and is found naturally in honey and fruit.
What is fructose?
Fun Fact: Fructose is the sweetest of all natural sugars—about 1.5 times sweeter than table sugar!
This blue robotic cat from Japan travels back in time to help a boy named Nobita.
Who is Doraemon?
Fun Fact: Doraemon has a four-dimensional pocket filled with futuristic gadgets, including a "Anywhere Door."
This is the name of the game show's original host, who was a television personality and former game show host.
Who is Art Fleming?
He hosted the first version of the television game show Jeopardy!, which aired on NBC from 1964 until 1975 and again from 1978 to 1979.
This is the year eCornell was founded
When is the year 2000?
On September 7, 2000, the Cornell University Board of Trustees approved the creation of eCornell, a wholly-owned, for-profit subsidiary that would produce and deliver online courses authored by Cornell professors and extension faculty members.
The year that the first Star Wars movie was released.
What is 1977?
This food preservation method removes moisture to prevent bacterial growth and is often used on fruit and jerky.
What is dehydration?
Fun Fact: Ancient civilizations sun-dried foods thousands of years ago as one of the first preservation methods.
This hairless feline from Austin Powers is the beloved pet of Dr. Evil.
Who is Mr. Bigglesworth?
Mr. Bigglesworth started out fluffy, but lost all his hair due to being cryogenically frozen!
This is the amount won by the biggest winner on the famous trivia show.
What is $5 million?
Brad Rutter is the biggest all-time money winner on Jeopardy! and briefly held the record for biggest cumulative game show winnings for any U.S. game show contestant. Rutter retained the record for Jeopardy! winnings with either $4,255,102 (or $4,270,102, including a pair of Chevrolet Camaros).
This is the amount of certificate programs eCornell provides
I couldn't find an exact number!
This character said, "I have a very bad feeling about this."
Who is Luke Skywalker?
This chemical reaction between amino acids and sugars gives browned food its distinctive flavor.
What is the Maillard reaction?
Fun Fact: The Maillard reaction is what makes grilled steak, toasted bread, and roasted coffee so deliciously complex.
This is the name of the Simpson family's cat in The Simpsons.
What is Snowball?
She first appeared in the episode, I, (Annoyed Grunt)-Bot. There have been five cats in the Simpson family, and the current cat is named Snowball V (later renamed Snowball II).
This is the amount of aired episodes of Jeopardy!
What is over 9000?
[Cue dragonball vegeta sound] I could not find an exact number!