17current eventsThe Democratic convention is currently (8/00) taking place in Los Angeles. The last time such a political convention was in California was 1996, when the Republicans held their convention in what city?Show AnswerShare
10current eventsAfter her royal marriage on April 19, 1956, she became the first movie actress depicted on a postage stamp, in her husband's country. Name her, her husband, and the country.Show AnswerShare
8current eventsWhat sweet British treat, made since the 1790's, is called "The Original Celebrated Curiously Strong Peppermints"?Show AnswerShare
9current eventsWho invented the magnetic compass: the Chinese, the Italians, the Germans, or the Americans?Show AnswerShare
17current eventsWhich well-known businessman was appointed chairman of the Statue of Liberty restoration project in the mid 1980's?Show AnswerShare
3current eventsThis book is considered a milestone in the history of feminism. It is called "A Vindication of the Rights of Women," and was written by Mary Wollstonecraft in what year: 1792, 1892, or 1992?Show AnswerShare
5current eventsIn the summer of 1996, which major company unveiled 100 brand new television commercials during the seventeen days of the Atlanta Olympic game coverage?Show AnswerShare
2current eventsThe tourism board of this state recently adopted state native Nat King Cole's song, Unforgettable , as its state song for tourism. The first capitol of the Confederacy was located in this state. Which state is it?Show AnswerShare
7current eventsIn 1582 Pope Gregory XIII sponsored a new solar calendar to replace an older calendar in effect since 46 BC, that had been introduced by what person?Show AnswerShare
6current eventsBesides Christmas, what two holidays generate the most money in this country?Show AnswerShare
11current eventsIt was a year ago, on January 17, 1995 - a powerful earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter Scale killed more than 5,000 people in which Japanese city?Show AnswerShare
20current eventsIf you want to dial toll free, you dial 1-800. However, on March 1, a new three digit prefix for toll-free calls will go into effect. What is that new three digit code? I'll give you a hint: it's the same number if you turn it upside down.Show AnswerShare
