Other Trivia

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For thousands of years the Chinese have extolled the virtues of this herb. Recent experiments concur that it can generally rejuvenate and heal the body, and is even considered to be an aphrodisiac. What is it?

13

In autumn, 1991, music promoter Bill Graham was killed in a helicopter crash after leaving Concord Pavilion, and a concert by which musical group?

9

All these events occurred in years ending with the digit, "5." Name the year. a. Civil War broke out between Christians and Moslems in Lebanon b. D.W. Griffith released his film, Birth of a Nation c. German scientist Wilhelm Roentgen discovered the X-

14

What was the name of the nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania which had a frightening radiation leak in 1979?

18

How many candles are used for one menorah during the entire holiday of Hanukkah?

1

The phrase Barbary Coast often refers to San Francisco, but the word Barbary actually refers to what region of the world?

12

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?

19

The longest continuously published catalog in the USA was created in the 19th century for a New York department store named after its two founders, that has been selling the most modern, unique, and innovative gadgets and inventions worldwide since 1848.

14

Located on the Thames River opposite Windsor is the largest and most famous of England's public schools. It was founded by Henry VI in 1440. What's the name?

12

In Japan, do the cars drive down the left side of the road, as in Britain, or the right side, as in the USA?

5

An interrogative sentence ends with what kind of symbol?

15

At sports events, we sing the first verse of the national anthem, The Star Spangled Banner. How many verses does this song have altogether?

12

In surface area, what is the smallest of the Great Lakes?

20

Most people have 20 of these, but in 1921 a boy born in England had 29 of them. What were they?

8

Today you can buy this handy small item item for less than $1, but when Hungarian Laszlo Biro invented it in 1938, it was a revolutionary advance in the field of communication. What is it?