12scienceIn 1962, European countries joined forces to establish an international astronomical project. They set up a space observatory, with some of the most powerful telescopes in the world, at La Silla, in which southern country?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
12current eventsWhich automobile was first introduced as a "people's automobile" in 1937?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
12sportsIn which three consecutive years did the Oakland A's play in the World Series, and who were their opponents?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
12entertainmentThis song was written by John Denver and recorded by Peter, Paul, and Mary. It became #1 on the music charts on November 8, 1969 - Peter, Paul, and Mary's only #1 hit. What was the title?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
12otherIn 1775 the Spanish named this island in the San Francisco Bay Alcatraz, which meant what?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
12scienceWhich British bacteriologist discovered penicillin in 1928 and won the 1945 Nobel Prize for his achievement?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
12scienceWhat do we call an organism that lives on a host which it usually injures?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
12moviesWhat is the title of the 1953 play about the Salem Witch Trials, and who was the author?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
12current eventsWho was the courageous 18-year-old gymnast at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta whose vault on a severely sprained ankle helped ensure a U.S. Gold Medal in gymnastics?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
12entertainmentThis pop-rock music singer and songwriter had his first hit in his own country in 1964, and worldwide hits since the early 70's. His songs often contained political or social commentary, and he has been called the "first third world superstar." What is his name?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
12peopleWhich person is responsible for each of the following quotations? a. "We don't pay taxes. The little people pay taxes." b. "The medium is the message" c. "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself."Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
12wordsThe Chinese the French, and the Americans sometimes engage in xenophobia. What is this a fear of?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
12otherIn 1898, when this device was first used at Harrod's department store in London, brandy was served to people who felt faint after using it. What was it?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
12historyWhich Norman conqueror proclaimed himself King of England after defeating the English King Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
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