Which actor starred in The Philadelphia Story? C____ G____
Cary Grant.
Cary Grant started performing as a juggler with a comedy troupe while honing his skills. He starred in Broadway shows before making his Paramount debut in 1932
Which continent is covered by the most ice?
Antarctica. Antarctica is considered an icy desert. It is the fifth largest of the seven continents, with about 1,000 people living there in the winter and 10,000 people in the summer.
Who is known as the “King of Rock and Roll”
Elvis Presley. Presley performed only within the United States. Most of his music sales were from outside the United States
What is the worlds largest bird?
Ostrich. The ostrich is the world’s largest bird, measuring up to almost three meters in height and weighing over 150 pounds
Who invented the incandescent lightbulb
Thomas Edison. The earliest incandescent lightbulb created in 1879 was made with a carbonized filament that lasted only 14.5 hours.
Which show was Andy Rooney known for?
60 Minutes. Andy Rooney received a Lifetime Achievement Emmy Award for his work on the program. His appearances on 60 Minutes spanned 32 years (1979–2011).
What is the only continent that is also an island?
Australia. Australia is the only country that takes up an entire continent. It is also one of the largest countries on Earth.
What is the name of the person who leads the orchestra
Conductor. Another name for a conductor is maestro. The conductor is responsible for leading the group, cueing the musicians, setting the tempo, and keeping everyone in sync.
What mammal is able to fly
Bat. Bats are capable of finding their food in complete darkness. They fly at speeds up to 60 miles per hour.
What invention helps direct traffic on roadways
Traffic lights. The first traffic light was installed in Detroit, Michigan, in 1920.
Which actress stars in the comedy TV show The Golden Girls? B.W.
Betty White. In 2010, after a popular social media campaign, Betty White became the oldest host of Saturday Night Live. She won an Emmy Award for her performance.
What resource can be purchased that is full of maps?
What resource can be purchased that is full of maps
What type of instrument does Louis Armstrong play
Trumpet. Most ancient trumpets consisted of two feet of pipes. The metal trumpet dates back to ancient Egypt
What is the deadliest creature in the world?
What is the deadliest creature in the world?
What did Alexander Graham Bell invent
The telephone. The first telephone communication took place between Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Watson. The transmission was, “Mr. Watson, come here. I want you.”
Which actress did Prince Rainier III of Monaco marry?
Grace Kelly. Kelly starred in 11 movies prior to stepping away from show business to marry Prince Rainier III in 1956. Some of her works include Dial M for Murder and To Catch a Thief.
What is the highest mountain peak in the world?
Mount Everest. Mount Everest is located between the countries of Nepal and Tibet. Its peak measures 29,032 feet tall
Which singer is known for the song “Sweet Caroline”
Neil Diamond. Diamond’s solo career has spanned over five decades. He began his career writing pop songs for other artists.
What is a male duck called?
Drake
What did Johannes Gutenberg invent
Printing press. The first mass printing on his printing press was 200 copies of the Bible.
What actress is known as “America’s Mermaid”
Esther Williams. Williams was known as “America’s Mermaid” because of her ability to remain underwater for long periods of time.
What are the names of the two lines of the coordinate system for the planet?
Latitude & Longitude is the measurement of location east to west. Latitude is the measure of location north to south.
Which term refers to the specialized lines used for writing music
Musical staff. The musical staff is made up of five lines. The clef found at the beginning of the lines determines the pitch of the notes.
What is a group of parrots called?
A pandemonium
What product is the Hoover company known for
Vacuum cleaners. The Hoover vacuum was created by a nighttime janitor and inventor named Murray Spangler. He sold the design to W. H. Hoover in 1908.
Which style of dance did Gene Kelly perform in Singin’ in the Rain?
Tap dance. Gene Kelly studied ballet, tap, and other styles of dance. His talents contributed to the evolution of movie musicals.
What rainforest is home to over 400 species of mammals, 1,300 different species of birds, and 3,000 species of insects?
The Amazon Rainforest
What is a timpani?
A Drum. Timpani drums are also called kettledrums. They are usually made of copper or brass.
What is a female fox called?
Vixen
What company is known for mass-producing the first horseless carriage
Ford. The Ford Model T was introduced to the market in 1908. It was so popular that Ford developed new mass-production methods. The first Ford assembly plant opened in the United States in 1911.