19peopleTed Turner, founder of CNN and TNT and TBS, is one of the most influential non-politicians in the world. In 1977, he had an influential position in an international sporting event. Specifically what was it?Show AnswerShare
19historyPut these British rulers in order from earliest to latest: Elizabeth I, Henry VIII, William the Conqueror, Richard the Lion-heartedShow AnswerShare
19historyThis English woman organized the hospital and nursing services during the Crimean War, in 1854, and later became known as the originator of modern nursing techniques. What was her name?Show AnswerShare
19entertainmentThis actor was knighted by Queen Elizabeth for services to drama. He preferred to be knighted with his stage name, rather than his real name, Maurice Micklewhite. Who is he?Show AnswerShare
19otherA syndicated TV show is one which is sold directly to local stations to be broadcast at any time. What is the highest-rated syndicated television show?Show AnswerShare
19otherThere are two ways to describe numbers: as cardinal numbers and as ordinal numbers. What is the first ordinal number?Show AnswerShare
19otherA. If you suffer from arachnophobia, what are you afraid of? b. Neophobia? c. Photophobia?Show AnswerShare
19moviesWhich classic novel opens with the lines: "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. It was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness." And who was the author?Show AnswerShare
19radioThe first talking picture in Britain was called Blackmail. It was made in 1929, and was directed by which well-known director?Show AnswerShare
19entertainmentName the Elton John songs: a. This song is a tribute to Marilyn Monroe. B. A song about a blind Viet Nam veteran. C. A musical tribute to Billie Jean King's tennis team.Show AnswerShare
19geographyIn or near which US cities can you find each of these tourist attractions? A. Epcot Center? B. Home fo the Country music business? C. Mark Twain's boyhood home and museum? D. The Inner Harbor?Show AnswerShare
19moviesCan you name the authors of each of these futuristic novels? a. 1516: Utopia b. 1932: Brave New World c. 2001: A Space OdysseyShow AnswerShare
19geographyIf you travel directly north from Lima, Peru, until you hit the United states, which of these cities do you come closest to: Phoenix, Houston, New Orleans, or Miami?Show AnswerShare