Other Trivia

14

In Japan, do the cars drive down the left side of the road, as in Britain, or the right side, as in the USA?

18

In 1920 Vladimir Zworykin invented something which has had a profound impact on almost all the inhabitants of the world since then. What was it?

3

In 1966, the U.S. Supreme Court decided that criminal suspects must be informed of their right to remain silent, that anything they say can be used against them in a court of law, that they have the right to the presence of an attorney, etc. This set of l

17

When this college, located in South Hadley, Massachusetts was founded in 1837, it was the first institute of higher education for women in the United States. Today it is still a woman's college with about 2000 students. What is the name?

7

This type of wide sash is worn as a waistband. It was originally worn by men in India, but has recently been adapted for men's formal wear. What is it called?

12

Eminent domain is the right of the government to do what?

4

In the early 1970's, National Airlines in the U.S. used a catch phrase in their advertising campaign, which aroused the anger of feminist groups. What was it? (you can substitute any name in your answer).

3

Which has a higher rank: Duke or Earl?

15

The first MacDonald's Restaurant was founded in 1955 by Ray Kroc, in which state?

2

In November of 1991, racist David Duke unsuccessfully ran for Governor of what state?

5

In early 2000, the first Y2K problem to affect many common people, dealt with the financing of a simple products worth about $3. What was it?

13

The unit of currency in modern-day Israel has the same name as the unit of currency used in Israel in ancient time. What is it?

1

A few questions about the "Man of Steel" a. What was Superman's name as a child? b. At which newspaper did Clark Kent work?

15

In 1955, the US launched the world's first nuclear-powered submarine. This ship was named after a sea animal with a spiral shell. What was the name of this ship?

14

This street in London is named after the French name for a certain woman; on this street you can find the London Planetarium and Madame Toussaud's Wax Works. What is the name of this street?