People Trivia

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The 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?

3

One brother was first person to win Grammy awards for both classical and jazz recordings, the other hosted the band for the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Who are these brothers?

2

In February, 1979, which national leader said, "This is the first day of the government of God."

5

Which person revolutionized the mass-production process when, in 1913, he introduced the first moving assembly line?

6

He was easily elected president of his country in 1946, but lost a great deal of his popularity after the death of his wife in 1952, and he was overthrown in 1955 by a military coup. Who was this person, two-time president of Argentina?

4

Voted Time Magazine's "Man of the Year" for 1985 was the reform-minded Chinese leader. What was his name?

15

In order to keep her husband the king from killing her, she kept him entertained with a new tale every night for 1001 nights, including stories about Ali Baba, Sinbad, and Aladdin. Who was she, the narrator of 1001 Arabian Nights?

5

In 1893, fed up with Paris life, this painter left his wife and children and moved to Tahiti, where he lived with a 14-year-old girl. Who was he?

19

When he graduated from high school in 1917, he chose journalism instead of college and spent seven months as a newspaper reporter. While driving a Red Cross ambulance in Italy in 1918 he was severely wounded by shrapnel. Who was he?

18

Which artist, engineer, musician, and scientist has been called the most versatile genius of the Renaissance?

17

Which 17th century English physicist and mathematician is said to have discovered the principle of gravity?

14

What was the name of the Secretary of the Interior under Ronald Reagan who was drummed out of office in 1983 because of his insensitivity to people and the environment?

4

Which former national leader was sometimes called, "The Iron Lady?"

13

Which 20th century Italian educator established schools for young children based on helping develop their creation and accomplishment?

9

The American cartoonist entertained his followers with drawings of extremely complicated contraptions designed to perform extremely simple tasks. Who was he?