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What treaty ended World War I?

Treaty of Versailles

What year did the Hollywood Universal Studios theme park open?

1964

What word describes a person's natural tendency or urge to act or feel a particular way?

Inclination

What part of the cell stores proteins?

Ribosomes Signup and view all the answers

Who came into office after John F. Kennedy was assassinated?

Lyndon Johnson Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of type 1 diabetes?

Body stops producing insulin Signup and view all the answers

In the Latin American Revolution, who did Latin America want to gain its independence from?

Spain Signup and view all the answers

Who was returned to the underworld after eating pomegranate seeds?

Persephone Signup and view all the answers

"Tickle the Ivories" refers to what instrument?

Piano Signup and view all the answers

How did hamburgers get their name?

Named after a German town Signup and view all the answers

What color shows anger?

Red Signup and view all the answers

What famous Greek philosopher was Alexander the Great's tutor?

Aristotle Signup and view all the answers

How many chambers does a pig's heart have?

4 Signup and view all the answers

What is the largest Hawaiian island?

Maui Signup and view all the answers

Who painted The Baptism of Christ?

Leonardo da Vinci Signup and view all the answers

Which author did Alfred Hitchcock claim inspired his cinema work?

Edgar Allen Poe Signup and view all the answers

Whose tombstone reads, 'murdered by a traitor and a coward whose name is not worthy to appear here?'

Jesse James Signup and view all the answers

In pool, what ball is black?

8 ball Signup and view all the answers

What science deals with the production, distribution and consumption of commodities?

Economics Signup and view all the answers

What sport uses a mallet, a ball and a post?

Croquet Signup and view all the answers

What is another word for glass?

Silica Signup and view all the answers

What score would a championship golfer prefer to record?

Eagle Signup and view all the answers

What are hiccups?

Your diaphragm spasming Signup and view all the answers

In what famous buildings are rooms named Vermeil, China, Red, Blue, Green and Yellow?

White House Signup and view all the answers

How many days are in May?

31 Signup and view all the answers

What is everything made up of?

Atoms Signup and view all the answers

What famous composer composed 'Messiah HWV 56'?

George Handel Signup and view all the answers

What footballs are said to be made out of?

Pig skin Signup and view all the answers

The award ceremony that honors Broadway Theater annually is called?

Tony Awards Signup and view all the answers

Often referred to the locals as 'The Cape', this popular tourist destination is the Easternmost point in Massachusetts. What is this cape called?

Cape Cod Signup and view all the answers

What work of art was inspiration for a television monster?

The Scream Signup and view all the answers

What does sulfur supposedly smell like?

Rotten eggs Signup and view all the answers

What do lactose intolerant individuals lack in their body?

Betagalactosidase Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of Utah?

Salt Lake City Signup and view all the answers

In what year did Alaska become a state?

1959 Signup and view all the answers

What Texas city is near New Mexico and Mexico?

El Paso Signup and view all the answers

Which plant do opioids come from?

Poppies Signup and view all the answers

Who was known as 'old blood and guts'?

George Patton Signup and view all the answers

What is the raw material for making diesel fuel?

Petroleum Signup and view all the answers

What is the freezing point for water?

32f, 0c Signup and view all the answers

How is distance in international swimming races measured?

Meters Signup and view all the answers

What is the most populous state in the US?

California Signup and view all the answers

The Landlord's Game, first patented in 1904, is one of the earliest known versions of what popular Parker Brothers board game?

Monopoly Signup and view all the answers

What does AGL stand for?

Above Ground Level Signup and view all the answers

What figure skater who is also known for her 'camel' skating stunts made a 'bob' hairstyle fashionable for women?

Dorothy Hamill Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Historical Events

Treaty of Versailles marked the end of World War I.
Lyndon Johnson succeeded John F. Kennedy after his assassination.

Geography and Demographics

California is the most populous state in the United States.
Salt Lake City serves as the capital of Utah.
El Paso is a Texas city located near New Mexico and Mexico.
Cape Cod, known locally as "The Cape," is the easternmost point in Massachusetts.

Entertainment and Culture

Universal Studios theme park opened in 1964.
The Tony Awards celebrate Broadway Theater annually.
The Scream inspired a famous television monster.
Edgar Allen Poe influenced Alfred Hitchcock's cinematic work.

Science and Nature

Ribosomes in cells are responsible for protein storage.
Type 1 diabetes is characterized by the body's inability to produce insulin.
Economics studies the production, distribution, and consumption of commodities.

Health and Medicine

Hiccups occur due to spasms of the diaphragm.
Lactose intolerant individuals lack the enzyme betagalactosidase.
The freezing point of water is 32°F (0°C).

Arts and Literature

Leonardo da Vinci painted The Baptism of Christ.
George Handel composed the famous work 'Messiah HWV 56.'
Dorothy Hamill popularized the "bob" hairstyle and is known for her figure skating.

Sports

Croquet uses a mallet, a ball, and a post as equipment.
The black ball in pool is recognized as the 8 ball.
A championship golfer aims for an eagle score.

Miscellaneous Facts

The color red typically symbolizes anger.
The word "silica" is another term for glass.
Hamburgers are named after a German town.
Opioids are derived from the poppy plant.

Fun Trivia

Persephone returned to the underworld after consuming pomegranate seeds.
In "The Landlord's Game," patented in 1904, is an early version of Monopoly.
31 days are in the month of May.
Pigskin refers to the material used in footballs.

Structures and Locations

The rooms named Vermeil, China, Red, Blue, Green, and Yellow are in the White House.
Maui is recognized as the largest Hawaiian island.
Pomegranate seeds play a significant role in mythology surrounding Persephone.

Noteworthy Individuals

George Patton was nicknamed 'Old Blood and Guts.'
Jesse James's tombstone contains the phrase about being "murdered by a traitor and a coward."

Measurements and Units

Distance in international swimming races is measured in meters.
A common unit in aviation, AGL, stands for Above Ground Level.

Materials and Composition

Atoms are the fundamental building blocks of matter.
Petroleum is the raw material for making diesel fuel.

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