Other Trivia

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?

10

Famous quotation from 1992. Which person said, "People, I just want to say, you know, can we all just get along"

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?

18

Which planet was named for the mythological father of Zeus?

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?

14

March is the third month of what calendar?