16peopleWhich controversial television celebrity, mostly popular in the 60's and 70's, was described as a "brash, arrogant inquisitor with a staccato delivery and unparalleled penchant for verbal arabesques"?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
12peopleAs a 7-year old child, he was invited to play violin at New York's Carnegie Hall. He grew up to become one of the world's great violin virtuosos, and he died in 1999. Who was he?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
18peopleSince his death in August, 1995, he has taken on icon status comparible to Elvis or Marilyn Monroe. One book about his life was entitled "The Last Hero." Who is he?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
14peopleWhat is the name of Mia Farrow's adopted daughter, with whom Woody Allen had an affair?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
7peopleShe was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, in 1932. While attempting to fly around the world, she crashed in the Pacific Ocean (1937) and was never hear from again. Who was she?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
2peopleSought for over 17 years in connection with a series of mail bombs, which mathematician was arrested in April, 1996 as the so-called Unabomber? full credit if spelled right.Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
13peopleHe was born in New York City in 1858, graduated from Harvard University, published over 2,000 works on history, politics, and travels, won the Nobel Peace Prize, and served as President of the United States. Who was he?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
5peopleAlfred Nobel, who set aside $9 million in 1901 for annual prizes in important fields, gained his wealth and fame from what volatile business?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
13peopleHe 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?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
19peopleIn 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?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
5peopleWhich Indian musician taught Beatle George Harrison to play the sitar?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
6peopleThe first Prime Minister of India 1947-1964 had a grandson who also became Prime Minister of India. Can you name these two men?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare