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How fast does a crack in glass travel? | When glass breaks, the cracks move faster than 3,000 miles per hour. To photograph the event, a camera must shoot at a millionth of a second. | https://arcamax.com/knowledge/trivia/s-283448-971190 |
How many islands are there in Japan? | Japan is a stratovolcanic archipelago of 6,852 islands. The four largest islands are Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku, which together comprise about ninety-seven percent of Japan's land area. | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan |
Why is Arby's called Arby's? | Instead, they chose the name "Arby's", based on R. B., the initials of Raffel Brothers. The Raffel brothers opened the first new restaurant in Boardman, Ohio, just outside Youngstown, on July 23, 1964. They initially served only roast beef sandwiches, potato chips, and soft drinks. | http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arby's |
What mammal carries babies the longest? | The longest gestation period known in mammals is that of the African elephant (Loxodonta Africana). These elephants carry their babies in the womb for about 660 days or 22 months. Camels and giraffes carry their babies for about 400 days. | http://www.scienceiq.com/Facts/GestationPeriodsofMammals.cfm |
What does SAE stand for? | Answer: SAE stands for the Society of Automotive Engineers. It classifies motor oils according to certain viscosities and very general temperature ranges at which they can be used. The acronym appears on the back bottle labels above the UPC (universal product code). | http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Car_Care/AskMobil/SAE_What_Is_It.aspx |
How many dreams does the average person have in one night? | The average person has about 3 to 5 dreams per night, but some may have up to 7 dreams in one night. The dreams tend to last longer as the night progresses. During a full 8-hour night sleep, two hours of it is spent dreaming. It is not at all unusual for a person to have more than one dream per night. | http://www.life.arizona.edu/docs/ra-section/dreams.pdf?sfvrsn=2 |
Who is commonly known as the fifth Beatle? | Pete Best has been called the fifth Beatle. The original drummer of The Beatles, he played with the band during their time as a club act, in both Liverpool and Hamburg, Germany. The band during this time period consisted of Best, bassist Stuart Sutcliffe (see above), and guitarists McCartney, Harrison, and Lennon. | http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifth_Beatle |
Where is the baobab tree found? | There are eight species. Six species live in Madagascar, one in mainland Africa, and one in Australia. The baobab is the national tree of Madagascar. Other common names include 'boab', 'boaboa', 'bottle tree', 'the tree of life', 'upside-down tree', and 'monkey bread tree'. | http://simple.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baobab |
How many Super Bowls has Roger Staubach been to? | It was the start of a career which saw Staubach become the most exciting quarterback of the seventies, with Staubach largely responsible for the Cowboys becoming known as "America's Team". Roger led Dallas to four Super Bowls in games VI, X, XII and XIII., losing only X and XIII to the Pittsburgh Steelers. | http://www.famoustexans.com/rogerstaubach.htm |
What states were included in the Gadsden Purchase? | The Gadsden Purchase, or Treaty, was an agreement between the United States and Mexico, finalized in 1854, in which the United States agreed to pay Mexico $10 million for a 29,670 square mile portion of Mexico that later became part of Arizona and New Mexico. | https://history.state.gov/milestones/1830-1860/gadsden-purchase |
Is a pine cone a fruit? | It is not a fruit and it is not a seed. What most of us call a “pine cone” is really a cluster of highly modified woody scales tightly packed together to protect the developing conifer seeds inside. | http://faculty.ucc.edu/biology-ombrello/POW/conifer_cones.htm |
What breeds of dogs can see in color? | Neitz confirmed that dogs actually do see color, but many fewer colors than normal humans do. Instead of seeing the rainbow as violet, blue, blue-green, green, yellow, orange and red, dogs would see it as dark blue, light blue, gray, light yellow, darker yellow (sort of brown), and very dark gray. | http://m.psychologytoday.com/blog/canine-corner/200810/can-dogs-see-colors |
When did the first restaurant open in the world? | The very first restaurant in the world was opened in Paris in 1765. A tavern keeper, Monsieur Boulanger, served a single dish -- sheep's feet simmered in a white sauce. | http://www.steakperfection.com/delmonico/FirstRestaurant.html |
Where was the hot air balloon invented? | On November 21, 1783 the first free flight carrying a human occurred in Paris, France. It was in a hot air balloon made of paper and silk made by the Montgolfier brothers. The balloon carried two men, Francois Pilatre de Rozier and Francois Laurent, Marquis of d' Arlanders. | http://www.nationalballoonmuseum.com/Exhibits/BallooningHistory.aspx |
What is the black legend? | The Black Legend (Spanish: La Leyenda Negra) is a style of historical writing or propaganda that demonizes the Spanish Empire, its people and its culture. | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Legend |
How much does it cost to run for president? | As the 2012 campaign gets under way, there have been a lot of numbers thrown around. Some analysts believe that President Obama, who raised and spent about $750 million in the 2008 campaign, will come close to $1 billion this time around — a figure that senior White House officials dispute. | http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/26/how-much-does-it-cost-to-run-for-president/ |
What city crosses two continents? | Almost all of it lies in Asia, but a small portion extends into Europe. Istanbul, the largest city of Turkey and best-known example. The Bosporus Strait separates its European and Asian portions. | http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cities_spanning_more_than_one_continent |
Which continent is also a country? | Australia is the only country that is also a continent. Australia lies between the South Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean. The name Australia comes from the Latin word australis, meaning southern. | http://miksike.ee/docs/referaadid2006/australia_sandraollik.htm |
How much is in a fifth of alcohol? | A fifth is a unit of volume formerly used for distilled beverages in the United States, and is equal to one fifth of a gallon, 4⁄5 quart, or 253⁄5 fluid ounces; it has been superseded by the metric system, 750 mL, which is the standard capacity of wine bottles world-wide and is approximately 1% smaller than ... | http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifth_(unit) |
What overturns a president's veto? | override of a veto - The process by which each chamber of Congress votes on a bill vetoed by the President. To pass a bill over the president's objections requires a two-thirds vote in each Chamber. Historically, Congress has overridden fewer than ten percent of all presidential vetoes. | https://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/override_of_a_veto.htm |
What is a baby swan called? | Swans can also fly. A baby swan is called a Cygnet. The name of the constellation Cygnus is from the Latin word for swan. | http://simple.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swan |
Which state has the most volcanoes in the US? | A: There are about 169 volcanoes in the United States that scientists consider active. Most of these are located in Alaska, where eruptions occur virtually every year. Others are located throughout the west and in Hawaii (see our Volcano Activity Map for their locations). | http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/about/faq/faqhazards.php |
Why is it called a grandfather clock? | grandfather clock, also called longcase clock, tall pendulum clock enclosed in a wooden case that stands upon the floor and is typically 1.8 to 2.3 metres (6 to 7.5 feet) in height. The name grandfather clock was adopted after the song “ Grandfather's Clock, ” written in 1876 by Henry Clay Work, became popular. | http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/347459/grandfather-clock |
How long is the okapi tongue? | Okapi slightly resembles to zebra because of the stripes, but it shares much more similarities with giraffe. It has long skull, large black eyes and very long, purplish tongue, just like giraffe. Okapi's tongue is 18 inches long and it can reach both its eyes and ears. | http://www.softschools.com/facts/animals/okapi_facts/132/ |
What Colour were carrots originally? | Originally, purple carrots were the norm, but there were some offshoots. Yellow and white ones appeared in the wild. Over time, 17th-century Dutch carrot growers managed to cultivate these yellow and white ones carrots into the orange ones we're familiar with today. | http://m.mentalfloss.com/article.php?id=12388 |
Who was the youngest person to win the Nobel Peace Prize? | Malala Yousafzai, 17, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize this year, along with India's Kailash Satyarthi, 60, for their struggles against the suppression of children and for young people's rights, including the right to education. | http://news.discovery.com/history/youngest-nobel-prize-winners-131011.htm |
Why does water bubble when it boils? | The solubility of gases decreases when the temperature is raised, and that why the dissolved air bubbles out from the water. Then, as the boiling point of water is reached (100 degrees Celsius or 212 degrees Fahrenheit), water vapor starts to form inside the liquid in the form of bubbles. | http://scienceline.ucsb.edu/getkey.php?key=3197 |
How many moons does Mars have? | Mars has two moons, Phobos and Deimos, which are thought to be captured asteroids. Both satellites were discovered in 1877 by Asaph Hall and are named after the characters Phobos (panic/fear) and Deimos (terror/dread) who, in Greek mythology, accompanied their father Ares, god of war, into battle. | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moons_of_Mars |
Do crocodiles cry? | For centuries insincere humans have been said to cry crocodile tears—a nod to the famous tale that crocs weep with false remorse while devouring their prey. Now research has shown that some reptiles really do shed tears during a meal, but most likely for biological rather than emotional reasons. | http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2007/10/071010-crocodile-tears.html |
Can graphite conduct electricity? | Graphite is an electric conductor, consequently, useful in such applications as arc lamp electrodes. It can conduct electricity due to the vast electron delocalization within the carbon layers (a phenomenon called aromaticity). These valence electrons are free to move, so are able to conduct electricity. | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphite |
How long do taste buds last for? | Taste buds go through a life cycle where they grow from basal cells into taste cells and then die and are sloughed away. According to Dr. Bartoshuk, their normal life cycle is anywhere from 10 days to two weeks. However, “burning your tongue on hot foods can also kill taste buds,” she says. | http://www.womansday.com/_mobile/health-fitness/7-things-you-didnt-know-about-your-taste-buds-119709 |
Why does the inside of an apple turn brown? | When an apple is cut (or bruised), oxygen is introduced into the injured plant tissue. When oxygen is present in cells, polyphenol oxidase (PPO) enzymes in the chloroplasts rapidly oxidize phenolic compounds naturally present in the apple tissues to o-quinones, colorless precursors to brown-colored secondary products. | http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/experts-why-cut-apples-turn-brown/ |
What is selective law enforcement? | Selective enforcement is the ability that executors of the law (such as police officers or administrative agencies, in some cases) have to arbitrarily select choice individuals as being outside of the law. | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selective_enforcement |
Who was in the second triumvirate? | The Second Triumvirate is the name historians give to the official political alliance of Octavius (later known as Augustus), Marcus Aemilius Lepidus, and Mark Antony, formed on 26 November 43 BC with the enactment of the Lex Titia, the adoption of which marked the end of the Roman Republic. | https://www.princeton.edu/~achaney/tmve/wiki100k/docs/Second_Triumvirate.html |
Who was the first president born in the United States? | Martin Van Buren. Martin Van Buren (December 5, 1782 – July 24, 1862) was the eighth President of the United States (1837–1841). Before his presidency, he was the eighth Vice President (1833–1837) and the tenth Secretary of State (1829–1831), both under Andrew Jackson. | http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Van_Buren |
Is the big dipper a constellation? | The Big Dipper is one of the most well-known and easily spotted collection of stars in the Northern Hemisphere, and although it is often mistaken to be a constellation, it is merely an asterism. It consists of seven bright stars and is part of the constellation Ursa Major or Great Bear. | http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2012/01/the-big-dipper-is-not-a-constellation/ |
How much does it cost to get out of jail in monopoly? | (4) Paying a fine of $50 before you roll the dice on either of your next two turns. If you do not throw doubles by your third turn, you must pay the $50 fine. You then get out of Jail and immediately move forward the number of spaces shown by your throw. | http://richard_wilding.tripod.com/monorules.htm |
Do people in Puerto Rico pay taxes? | Though the Commonwealth government has its own tax laws, Puerto Ricans are also required to pay most U.S. federal taxes, with the major exception being that some residents do not have to pay the federal personal income tax. In 2009, Puerto Rico paid $3.742 billion into the US Treasury. | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxation_in_Puerto_Rico |
How thick is a 2 x 4? | A piece of surfaced (sanded smooth) 2x4 lumber actually measures 1½ inches thick and 3½ inches wide. In rough-cut condition, a 2x4 is slightly less than 2 inches thick and approximately 4 inches wide. When wood is milled from a rough to a smooth surface, it loses about ¼-inch from each of its four sides. | http://www.nachi.org/2x4-hhenews.htm |
How much do baby blue whales weigh? | After about a year inside its mother's womb, a baby blue whale emerges weighing up to 3 tons (2.7 metric tons) and stretching to 25 feet (8 meters). It gorges on nothing but mother's milk and gains about 200 pounds (91 kilograms) every day for its first year. | http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/blue-whale/ |
How do you get finger prints? | A person's fingerprints are formed when they are a tiny developing baby in their mother's womb. Pressure on the fingers from the baby touching, and their surroundings create what are called "friction ridges", the faint lines you see on your fingers and toes. | http://scienceline.ucsb.edu/getkey.php?key=2650 |
How long can you marinate steak in the fridge? | You can store marinated poultry in your refrigerator for two days. Beef, veal, pork, and lamb roasts, chops, and steaks may be marinated up to 5 days. Cook it safely: Be sure to use a food thermometer and cook the meat to a safe minimum internal temperature. | http://www.foodsafety.gov/blog/marinades.html |
What did the medici family rule? | By 1434, Cosimo de Medici had consolidated power for himself and his family in Florence, all the while maintaining the appearance of democratic government. Cosimo clung to his position as a private citizen, but it was clear to all that he ruled the city of Florence from behind the scenes. | http://www.sparknotes.com/history/european/renaissance1/section2.rhtml |
What is the temperature of dry ice? | Dry ice is frozen carbon dioxide. A block of dry ice has a surface temperature of -109.3 degrees Fahrenheit (-78.5 degrees C). Dry ice also has the very nice feature of sublimation -- as it breaks down, it turns directly into carbon dioxide gas rather than a liquid. | http://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/science-questions/question264.htm |
Who fell asleep for 20 years? | Rip Van Winkle was a character in a Washington Irving short story who went to sleep before the American War of Independence and woke up twenty years later in an independent US of A. A loyal subject of the British Monarch, he went to sleep to run away from his nagging wife, and woke up to find that his wife had died, ... | http://confusedofcalcutta.com/2010/01/01/if-rip-van-winkle-had-slept-for-20-years-and-woken-up-today/ |
Why does your body get the chills? | Chills (shivering) may occur at the beginning of an infection and are usually associated with a fever. Chills are caused by rapid muscle contraction and relaxation. They are the body's way of producing heat when it feels cold. Chills often predict the coming of a fever or an increase in the body's core temperature. | http://m.medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003091.htm |
How many ounces are there in a 2 liter bottle? | Two-liter bottle. US market Coke Zero bottles, showing 2 L (70.4 imp fl oz; 67.6 US fl oz) imperial conversion. Russian market 2.5 litre, 2 litre and 1.5 litre beer bottles. The two-litre bottle is a common container for soft drinks. | http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two-liter_bottle |
Why are barns painted red? | Hundreds of years ago, many farmers would seal their barns with linseed oil, which is an orange-colored oil derived from the seeds of the flax plant. To this oil, they would add a variety of things, most often milk and lime, but also ferrous oxide, or rust. | http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/barns-are-painted-red-because-of-the-physics-of-dying-stars-58185724/ |
How many states does Mexico have? | Comprised of 31 states and one federal district, the nation of Mexico is home to the world's largest population of Spanish speakers. From the temples of Chichen Itza, to the beaches of Cancun or the bustle of Mexico City, Mexico boasts a diverse landscape and rich history. | http://www.history.com/topics/mexico |
How many feet per second does a bullet go? | Firearms expert Julian Hatcher studied falling bullets in the 1920s and calculated that .30 caliber rounds reach terminal velocities of 300 feet per second (90 m/s). A bullet traveling at only 200 feet per second (61 m/s) to 330 feet per second (100 m/s) can penetrate human skin. | http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celebratory_gunfire |
How many inches is a newborn baby's head? | The bones in your baby's skull are still growing together, and the skull is growing faster during the first four months than at any other time in her life. The average newborn's head circumference measures about 13 3⁄4 inches (35 cm), growing to about 15 inches (38 cm) by one month. | http://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/Pages/First-Month-Physical-Appearance-and-Growth.aspx |
What gas is released when you crack your knuckles? | The fluid contains the gases oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide. When you pop or crack a joint, you stretch the joint capsule. Gas is rapidly released, which forms bubbles. In order to crack the same knuckle again, you have to wait until the gases return to the synovial fluid. | http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/joint.html |
Is a peanut a real nut? | Peanuts actually grow underground, as opposed to nuts like walnuts, almonds, etc. that grow on trees (and are sometimes referred to as "tree nuts"). Peanuts, along with beans and peas, belong to the single plant family, Leguminosae. Legumes are edible seeds enclosed in pods. | http://www.peanut-institute.org/peanut-facts/ |
Who is the god of alcohol? | In alphabetical order I present to you, drum roll please… the gods of alcohol. Dionysus, Romanised as Bacchus, was the god of grape harvest, winemaking and wine, of ritual madness and ecstasy in Greek mythology. He was later considered a patron of the arts. Dionysus is the son of Zeus and Semele. | http://museumofalcohol.wordpress.com/2013/06/23/the-gods-of-alcohol/ |
How big is a communication satellite? | Modern communications satellites can weigh up to six tons and be the size of a small school bus. In order to give some idea of the size of modern communications satellites, here are some pictures of communications satellites as they are being built. | http://transition.fcc.gov/cgb/kidszone/satellite/kidz/how_big_are_sats.html |
What year did the first astronauts land on the moon? | Apollo 11 was the spaceflight that landed the first humans on the Moon, Americans Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, on July 20, 1969, at 20:18 UTC. Armstrong became the first to step onto the lunar surface six hours later on July 21 at 02:56 UTC. | http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_11 |
Is the moon a planet or a star? | The Moon is neither a star or a planet, it is Earth's only natural satellite. Thought to have formed 4.5 billion years ago, scientists believe it is made from debris left from an impact between Earth and a large planet. It orbits our planet around once every four weeks, with one side of the Moon always facing Earth. | http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2911199/The-Moon-planet-darling-Unbelievable-video-shows-QVC-shopping-channel-hosts-arguing-moon-star-planet.html |
Is ceviche raw fish? | Technically speaking, cooking requires heat, so ceviche (also known as seviche or cebiche), a dish in which raw fish is marinated in citrus juice, isn't cooked. But it's not exactly raw, either. Both heat and citric acid are agents of a chemical process called denaturation. | http://www.chow.com/food-news/54060/what-is-ceviche/ |
When did the song Bette Davis eyes come out? | "Bette Davis Eyes" is a song written by Donna Weiss and Jackie DeShannon, and made popular by American singer-songwriter Kim Carnes. It spent nine weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was Billboard's biggest hit of the entire year for 1981. | http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bette_Davis_Eyes |
What were pennies made out of in 1943? | During World War II, copper was so badly needed for the war effort (to make shell casings) that the U.S. penny was made out of steel that year, which is why most 1943 pennies are silver colored. They are worth about 12 to 15 cents each in ciruclated condition, and as much as 50 cents or more if Uncirculated. | http://coins.about.com/od/uscoins/f/silver_pennyFAQ.htm |
What does a capella mean? | A Cappella, A Picky Definition. Musicologists have fun debating the extent to which a cappella, "in the style of the chapel," can include instrumental accompaniment. Some argue that early sacred a cappella performances would sometimes include instruments that double a human voice part. | http://www.singers.com/a-cappella.html |
What percentage of the world population lives north of the equator? | Bloomberg Radio host Tom Keene just tweeted a fascinating fact: 90 percent of the world's people live in the Northern Hemisphere. This map posted by Frank Jacobs at bigthink.com shows population distribution by latitude and that most people live north of the equator. | http://www.businessinsider.com/90-of-people-live-in-the-northern-hemisphere-2012-5 |
What sentence uses the whole alphabet? | Everybody knows one or two pangrams (sentences that use every letter of the alphabet). You've probably seen some of these before: The quick brown fox jumps over a lazy dog. Pack my box with five dozen liquor jugs. | http://www.fun-with-words.com/pangrams.html |
How many players are on a hockey team on the ice? | Hockey is played with six (6) players on the ice for each team; five (5) skaters, one (1) goaltender. The typical roster size of a hockey team is twenty (20) players; twelve (12) forwards, 6 defensemen, and two (2) goaltenders. | http://www.ohf.on.ca/new-hockey/basic-rules-ice-hockey |
Are potato skins healthy? | Potato skin contains B vitamins, vitamin C, iron, calcium, potassium and other nutrients. Potato skin also provides lots of fiber, about 2 grams per ounce. If you eat a medium baked potato, including the skin, you'll get nearly 4 grams of fiber, 2 milligrams of iron and 926 grams of potassium. | http://www.eatright.org/Public/content.aspx?id=6442459089 |
Who was the first president to be born in a hospital? | Jimmy Carter was the first president to be born in a hospital. - OMG Facts. Jimmy Carter was the first president to be born in a hospital. John F. Kennedy was the first president to be born in the 20th century. | http://www.omg-facts.com/Celebs/Jimmy-Carter-was-the-first-president-to/12441 |
Why do they call it a white elephant? | The term "white elephant" refers to an extravagant but burdensome gift which cannot be easily disposed of, supposedly after the King of Siam gifted rare albino elephants to courtiers who had displeased him, that they might be ruined by the animals' upkeep costs. | http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_elephant_gift_exchange |
When was Abraham Lincoln alive? | Abraham Lincoln - Mini Biography (TV-14; 03:54) Abraham Lincoln grew up in a log cabin in rural Kentucky and went on to become the 16th President of the United States. On January 1, 1863, he issued the Emancipation Proclamation abolishing slavery. He was assassinated on April 15, 1865. | http://www.biography.com/people/abraham-lincoln-9382540 |
Are pandas considered bears? | Scientists have used DNA to find out that the giant panda is more closely related to the other bears than to the raccoons. Giant pandas are in the family Ursidae with the seven other bear species. Raccoons are in the family Procyonidae, along with ring-tails and coatis. | http://scienceline.ucsb.edu/getkey.php?key=358 |
Are bananas in season? | In Season: Bananas, Year-Round. Although typically not grown in the United States, bananas are one of those fruits that are grown somewhere in the world year-round. | http://www.ivillage.com/season-bananas-year-round/3-a-118909 |
Who said a woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle? | Dunn coined the famous catch phrase: "A woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle," which was subsequently popularised by Gloria Steinem and became a popular slogan among feminists. Later, U2 used the phrase in their song Tryin' to Throw Your Arms Around the World. | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irina_Dunn |
Who was the actor inside r2d2? | Kenny Baker (born August 24, 1934) is a British actor best known as the man inside of R2-D2 in the film series. Baker, at 3 feet, 8 inches (112 cm) tall, was a circus and cabaret performer with entertainer Jack Purvis when George Lucas hired him to be the man inside R2-D2 in Star Wars in 1977. | http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Kenny_Baker |
When did Neil Armstrong go to the moon? | Apollo 11 was the spaceflight that landed the first humans on the Moon, Americans Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, on July 20, 1969, at 20:18 UTC. Armstrong became the first to step onto the lunar surface six hours later on July 21 at 02:56 UTC. | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_11 |
What year were colored tvs invented? | RCA demonstrated its “all-electronic” color system for the first time on October 9th, 1951. The test was also broadcast on WNBT, and because RCA's system was compatible with existing black and white television sets, viewers were able to watch the demonstration (in black and white, of course) . | http://www.tvobscurities.com/articles/color60s/ |
Who defended John Scopes? | Though he couldn't remember actually teaching Darwin's theory, Scopes believed in evolution and agreed to the plan. The trial quickly became a media circus. John Scopes was to have Clarence Darrow, America's top criminal lawyer, defend him. | http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/monkeytrial/peopleevents/p_scopes.html |
Who are the browns named after? | There's some debate about whether Cleveland's professional football franchise was named after its first coach and general manager, Paul Brown, or after boxer Joe Louis, who was nicknamed the “Brown Bomber.” Team owner Mickey McBride conducted a fan contest in 1945 and the most popular submission was Browns. | http://m.mentalfloss.com/article.php?id=25650 |
How much does it cost per episode Game of Thrones? | The average Game of Thrones episode costs $6 million to make. That's two to three times what a typical network or cable show costs per episode (Breaking Bad episodes cost around $3 million, early Big Bang Theory cost $2 million). | http://mic.com/articles/87169/here-s-how-much-it-costs-to-make-a-game-of-thrones-episode |
Which US president had 15 children? | John Tyler was the most prolific of all American President: he had 15 children and two wives. | http://www.sherwoodforest.org/Genealogy.html |
What percentage of DNA do humans share with bananas? | This is evidence that humans are related to every other species on Earth. The genes of organisms that look very different are surprisingly similar. For example, human DNA sequences are over 95% identical to chimpanzee sequences and around 50% identical to banana sequences. | http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nature-online/evolution/what-is-the-evidence/morphology/dna-molecules/ |
Where do pretzels come from? | A pretzel (German: Brezel) is a type of baked bread product made from dough most commonly found in a unique knot-like shape, often claimed to represent hands in prayer. Pretzels originated in Europe, most likely among monasteries in the Early Middle Ages. | http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pretzel |
Why is it called the Silver Screen? | A silver screen, also known as a silver lenticular screen, is a type of projection screen that was popular in the early years of the motion picture industry and passed into popular usage as a metonym for the cinema industry. | http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver_screen |
Which is the only bird that can fly backwards and forwards? | Hummingbirds are incredible flyers, with the ruby-throated hummingbird beating its wings 80 times every second, an ability that inspired this blog's name. These tiny birds can fly forwards, hover, and are the only known birds to fly backwards as well. | http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/80beats/2012/09/28/watch-this-hummingbirds-fly-forwards-and-backwards-with-equal-ease/ |
How many cards are in the card game Uno? | A deck of English Uno cards from 1994. This particular deck uses the older card design, where letters appear on the action cards instead of symbols. The deck consists of 108 cards, of which there are twenty-five of each color (red, green, blue, and yellow), each color having two of each rank except zero. | http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uno_(card_game) |
How many islands does Venice have? | Venice captured the impression of a magical floating city by setting wood pilings on the 118 submerged islands in the Northern end of the Adriatic Sea. 400 foot bridges and 170 boat canals connect the city to make it easily accessible to the local populace. | http://www.venere.com/blog/venice-fun-facts/ |
Who invented the Fahrenheit scale? | Fahrenheit (symbol °F) is a temperature scale based on one proposed in 1724 by the German physicist Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit (1686–1736), after whom the scale is named. | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fahrenheit |
What sport did Bo Jackson play? | Bo Jackson played in both the NFL and MLB. Recruited by the New York Yankees in high school, Jackson instead entered Auburn University, where he led his football team to a Sugar Bowl victory and also qualified for the U.S. Olympic track and field team. | http://www.biography.com/people/bo-jackson-537692 |
What color was the original Hulk? | Pasty gray. Originally, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby intended the Hulk to be gray. But the printing press kept having trouble with the Hulk's color and he kept coming out green. So he only spent the first few issues of his comic being gray. | http://io9.com/353091/the-many-colors-of-hulkdom-a-complete-guide |
Is there really a funny bone? | But your funny bone isn't actually a bone at all. Running down the inside part of your elbow is a nerve called the ulnar nerve. The ulnar nerve lets your brain know about feelings in your fourth and fifth fingers. It's also one of the nerves that controls some movement of your hand. | http://kidshealth.org/kid/talk/qa/funny_bone.html |
Is a strawberry a berry? | A strawberry is not an actual berry, but a banana is. By technical definition, a berry is a fleshy fruit produced from a single seed. The strawberry, however has its dry, yellow "seeds" on the outside (each of which is actually considered a separate fruit). | http://www.omg-facts.com/Science/A-strawberry-isnt-an-actual-berry-but-a/1339 |
How many Super Bowls did Troy Aikman win? | Troy Aikman: Tony Romo is a better quarterback than I was. Troy Aikman won three Super Bowl rings with the Cowboys and is a Hall of Famer, but if you think Aikman is the best Cowboys quarterback you've ever seen, Aikman says you need to take a closer look at Tony Romo. | http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/23/troy-aikman-tony-romo-is-a-better-quarterback-than-i-was/ |
What the boiling point of water in Fahrenheit? | On the Fahrenheit scale, the freezing point of water is 32 degrees Fahrenheit (°F) and the boiling point 212 °F (at standard atmospheric pressure). This puts the boiling and freezing points of water exactly 180 degrees apart. | http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fahrenheit |
How long does it take for a diamond to form? | Most natural diamonds are formed at high temperature and pressure at depths of 140 to 190 kilometers (87 to 118 mi) in the Earth's mantle. Carbon-containing minerals provide the carbon source, and the growth occurs over periods from 1 billion to 3.3 billion years (25% to 75% of the age of the Earth). | http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamond |
How long did it take to build the Taj Mahal? | It took 22 years to build it, they began building it in 1631 and it was completed in 1653 and there were 20,000 workers who helped. To build it there it costed 32 million rupees. Taj Mahal means crown palace. It was the grave of Mumtaz Mahal at the lower chamber, the grave of Shah Jahan was added to it later. | http://www.patana.ac.th/UploadCentre/Staff/ANRY/JAzzlyn_-_The_Taj_Mahal.ppt |
Where is the largest active volcano in the world? | Mauna Loa (Hawaii) is the world's largest active volcano, projecting nearly 13,700 feet above sea level, with its actual peak being over 28,000 feet above the deep ocean floor. | http://gallery.usgs.gov/audios/128 |
Where did Lego get its name? | The Lego Group began in the workshop of Ole Kirk Christiansen (born 7 April 1891), a carpenter from Billund, Denmark, who began making wooden toys in 1932. In 1934, his company came to be called "Lego", from the Danish phrase leg godt, which means "play well". | http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lego |
What bird lays the largest egg? | The largest egg on record weighed 2.589 kg (5 lb 11.36 oz) and was laid by an ostrich (Struthio camelus) at a farm owned by Kerstin and Gunnar Sahlin (Sweden) in Borlänge, Sweden, on 17 May 2008. | http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/size/largest-egg-from-a-bird-living |
What root is root beer made with? | Root beer is a carbonated, sweetened beverage, originally manufactured using the root of the sassafras tree, or its bark, as the primary flavor. Root beer, popularized in North America, comes in two forms: alcoholic and soft drink. | http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Root_beer |
How many inches is a size 0? | Modern size 0 clothing, depending on brand and style, fits measurements of chest-stomach-hips from 30-22-32 inches (76-56-81 cm) to 33-25-35 inches (84-64-89 cm). Size 00 can be anywhere from 0.5 to 2 inches (1 to 5 cm) smaller than size 0. | http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Size_zero |
Do frogs have ears? | Frogs can hear both in the air and below water. They do not have external ears; the eardrums (tympanic membranes) are directly exposed or may be covered by a layer of skin and are visible as a circular area just behind the eye. | http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frog |
How many moons does Saturn have? | The moons of Saturn are numerous and diverse ranging from tiny moonlets less than 1 kilometer across to the enormous Titan which is larger than the planet Mercury. Saturn has 62 moons with confirmed orbits, 53 of which have names and only 13 of which have diameters larger than 50 kilometers. | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moons_of_Saturn |