14historyIn 1789, President George Washington appointed which person to be the first Secretary of State?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
4historyThe earliest account of European travel to the far east was provided by what Venetian traveler who explored Asia from 1271 to 1295?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
2moviesThe 19th century baseball poem, โCasey at the Bat,โ is set in what town?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
14wordsThe name of which subordinate military position comes from the French language and means, in place of the holder of the rank?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
3historyEach of these events occurred in years ending with "5." a. Billie Jean King won her sixth Wimbledon singles tennis title. b. Adolph Hitler published volume 1 of Mein Kampf c. Three British scientists, including Alexander Fleming, won the Nobel PrizeShow AnswerLearn MoreShare
17otherAfter his conquest in Asia, Julius Caesar made what three-word Latin announcement to the Roman senate?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
20entertainmentThe campy gay-influenced late 70's disco group called the Village People had three top 40 hits. One was "YMCA." What were the other two?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
13peopleHe was born in New York City in 1858, graduated from Harvard University, published over 2,000 works on history, politics, and travels, won the Nobel Peace Prize, and served as President of the United States. Who was he?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
19wordsThe name of this music and dance style, a blend of jazz and samba, comes from the Portuguese language, and means "new trend." What is it?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
8peopleThe heaviest human ever recorded was the American Jon Minnoch, who died in 1983 at the age of 42. Within 200 pounds, what was his maximum weight?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
11entertainmentWhat were the first two Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals that were translated to the movie screen?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
17moviesWhich British author created a world of elves, orcs, ents, and of course hobbits, and what is the title of his famous trilogy?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
19animalsThese animals reach lengths of up to 7 feet, have about 100 teeth, emit sounds when moving to help them navigate, and reach travelling speeds of about 35 miles per hour. What kind of animals are they?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
18sportsThe modern rules of which sport were drawn up at Cambridge University in 1848?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare