Other Trivia

16

In 1936, the British King abdicated the throne in order to marry a common American woman. Who were they?

6

The United States is by far the world's largest military spending country, having spent $276 billion in the most recently measured year (about $1000 per citizen). What countries were next?

15

What controversial land purchase did the US make in 1867 for $7.2 Million?

8

In 1936, the British King abdicated the throne in order to marry a common American woman. Who were they?

14

Which flower's name, when translated from French into English, would be "lion's tooth?"

7

What three colors make up the s-shaped logo found on Golden Gate Transit boats and buses?

8

America's 10 largest hotels are all located in what city?

18

Every day worldwide, over 500 million people travel on very short rides, in what type of moving vehicle?

10

The carioca is a dance similar to the samba, but the inhabitants of what southern city call themselves cariocas?

19

What company, producer of products worn primarily by men, was founded by men named Bradley, Voorhies, and Day?

15

In 1866 this person invented dynamite, and when he died in 1896, left his $9 million fortune to be given away each year as prizes. Who was he?

4

The artist Antonio Canaletto created numerous paintings of which city?

19

According to the World Almanac, which of these languages is spoken by the larger number of people worldwide: French, German, or Japanese?

3

According to John Gray's bestselling self-help book, Men are from ..., and Women from ... ?

7

Aviation history: The world record for a trans-Atlantic airplane flight was set in 1978 when a Concorde airplane flew from Paris to New York in what time? give answer to the nearest half-hour - such as 8 1/2 hours, 9 hours, etc.