18historyJust before the Gold Rush, the town of San Francisco, especially the section along the Bay, was known by what name?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
18peopleIn 1633, the Roman Catholic Church condemned this man for teaching that the Earth revolves around the Sun. In 1992, after a 13-year investigation by the church, Pope John Paul II pardoned him. Who was he?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
18historyThe largest witch hunt in America resulted in the execution of 20 people, both men and women. 19 of these people were hanged, and one was pressed to death with large stones. These sad events took place in which city in which year?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
18entertainmentThe first person to win an Oscar while playing the role of a person of the opposite sex occurred in 1983. The Oscar for Best Supporting Actress went to a woman who played the role of a male photographer. What was the name of the film and the name of the wShow AnswerLearn MoreShare
18geographya. According to the Bible, on which mountain did Noah's Ark land? b. In which modern country is that mountain located?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
18entertainmentThe largest selling song of 1972 dealt with a tragic event that occurred on February 3, 1959, resulting in the death of three famous people. What was the song title, and who wrote and recorded it?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
18otherIn the early 1600's in England, the use of "sotweed" caught on as an overwhelmingly popular habit in England, even though King James wrote a booklet arguing against its use. What was this "sotweed"?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
18entertainmentJulia Roberts films: a. Which 1991 film featured Dustin Hoffman, Robin Williams, and Julia Roberts? b. Which 1989 film featured Shirley Maclaine, Sally Field, Dolly Parton, and Julia Roberts? c. Which 1993 film, starred Julia Roberts as a law student?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
18mathematicsThis region was a kingdom of Czechoslovakia until the 15th century, when it passed to Hungary and then to the Hapsburgs. It became the core of the new state of Czechoslovakia in 1918. Today the name can refer to certain artistic intellectuals. Which regioShow AnswerLearn MoreShare
18wordsDuring the great depression of the 1930's, encampments of poor and homeless people were often named after the President in office when the depression started. What were these homeless encampments called?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
18entertainmentIn this 1993 film, a versatile actor played the role of both the President of the United States, and a presidential look-alike. Which actor, which film?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
18peopleThis Steubenville, Ohio high school dropout became a boxer, stole hubcaps, bootlegged whiskey and worked in a steel mill. He went on to become a world famous actor and singer, and died in 1995. Who was he?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
18otherElvis Presley's hairstyle was named after a woman - the favorite mistress of Louis XV. What was it?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
18historyWhen founded in 1703, it was the first Russian city modeled after western European cities. Identify it by its name in 1703.Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
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