People Trivia

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Can you name the Persian poet, astronomer, and mathematician from the 11th century whose epic poem, Rubaiyat, which deals with nature and love, is well known throughout the world?

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This English explorer, poet, and historian was sentenced to death in 1603 on a trumped-up charge of treason against James I. Imprisoned in the Tower of London, he wrote his History of the World. He was released on parole in 1616 to lead an expedition to f

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What was the name of the Long Island teenager who, in 1993, had an affair with auto mechanic Joey Buttafuoco, and then shot his wife, Mary Jo?

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In 1967, which American jurist became the first black person to hold a seat as a Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court?

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He defected from Russia in 1961, joined the Royal Ballet of England in 1962, and starred in the 1977 film, Valentino. Who is he?

2

In 1995, Connie Chung was fired from her role as anchorperson on which news show?

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In 1947 the Norwegian ethnologist and author Thor Heyerdahl confirmed that ancient Indians could have sailed from Peru to Polynesia, and in 1970, he confirmed that ancient Egyptians could have settled the West Indies. What were the names of the two boats

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She died in 1987 in Vermont at the age of 82. Her life story became the basis for the film, The Sound of Music. What was her full married name?

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He established a tire factory in Akron, Ohio in 1900. His rubber research allied him with Henry Ford and Thomas Edison, planting rubber forests and at the same time searching for substitutes for natural rubber. Who was he?

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She began her Hollywood career with bit roles in the 1930's. She became a star in the 40's, performing in dozens of films. She turned her attention to radio in the late 40's, and from 1951 to 1957 she starred in a T.V. show. Who was she?

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He was an 18th century Venetian adventurer, author, gambler, spy, and seducer of women. Today his name can describe any womanizing male. Who was he?

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Which person said, in March of 1998, "They can affect my reputation. They can do nothing to affect my character"?

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Alfred Nobel, who set aside $9 million in 1901 for annual prizes in important fields, gained his wealth and fame from what volatile business?

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Can you name the Russian physiologist well known for his experimental work on animal behavior, especially the study of conditioned reflexes in animals?

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In 1926, he flew to the North Pole; in 1929 he flew to the South Pole. In 1934 he lived alone near the South pole for five months. Who was he?