Other Trivia

14

This versatile plant is used for producing paints, varnishes, soap, paper, and rope, but is illegal to grow in many countries of the world. What is the four-letter name for this kind of plant?

8

The longest continuously published catalog in the USA was created in the 19th century for a New York department store named after its two founders, that has been selling the most modern, unique, and innovative gadgets and inventions worldwide since 1848.

18

This magazine, founded by Henry R. Luce, was published on a weekly basis in 1936. It ceased publication in 1972, but resumed in 1978 as a monthly magazine, and is still available today. What is it?

3

Which person, in the 1920's, developed the method of freezing foods in small containers?

13

What have been referred to as America's only national historic landmarks on wheels?

20

This is the world's oldest organized college sport: In England every year since 1841, Oxford and Cambridge Universities have competed in which sport?

20

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

10

What is the two-word name for the 630-foot high stainless steel structure built in the early 1960's in along the banks of the Mississippi River in St. Louis?

8

The English town of Cambridge lies on which river: the Stratford, the Oxford, or the Cam?

18

When it was constructed in the southern part of the USA in the early 60's, it was hailed as Eighth Wonder of the World. Unfortunately, because of its structural faults, people began calling it the Eighth Mistake of the World. What was it?

7

Which two months contain winter and no other seasons in the earth's southern hemisphere?

5

After the death of a famous person, the Tennessee Medical Board filed a malpractice charge against Dr. George Nichopoulos in 1977. For what reason?

19

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

18

In three words, describe: what is Liebfraumilch?

14

I'll give you the slogans of certain magazines. Name the magazine's title. a. "The Magazine of Western Living." b. "Jazz, Blues, and Beyond." c. "Founded by Benjamin Franklin"