Category: General

Which condiment was created by the personal chef of King George IV of the United Kingdom?

Grey Poupon
Tabasco
A.1. Sauce
Worcestershire Sauce

A.1. Sauce is a creation of Henderson William Brand, the personal chef of King George IV of the United Kingdom. A popular myth has it that the king declared it “A.1.” and the name was born. A.1. was originally marketed as a high-quality, do-it-all “saucy sauce different from any other, appreciated on Welsh rarebits, broiled lobster and English mutton chops.” A.1. slapped the steak moniker on the bottle in the early 1960s, when beef was riding a wave of popularity. In 2014, Kraft Foods announced it was dropping the word “steak” from the A.1. name reverting to A.1. Sauce, to “reflect modern dining habits”.

Correct Answer: A.1. Sauce

Which state’s capital is NOT named after a President?

Missouri
Wisconsin
Mississippi
West Virginia

The state capital not named after a President is West Virginia’s capital, Charleston. In contrast, Missouri’s capital, Jefferson City, is named after Thomas Jefferson, the third U.S. President. Similarly, Wisconsin’s capital, Madison, is named after James Madison, the fourth President, and Mississippi’s capital, Jackson, is named after Andrew Jackson, the seventh President. Charleston, however, takes its name from Charles Clendenin, the father of the city’s founder, George Clendenin, making it the only option without a presidential namesake.

Correct Answer: West Virginia

Which word best describes an image of Abraham Lincoln using a cell phone?

Neologism
Malapropism
Portmanteau
Anachronistic

An anachronism occurs when a person, object, or event is depicted in a historical period to which it does not belong. For example, an image of Abraham Lincoln using a cell phone would be an obvious anachronism because it captures the essence of something existing outside its proper time period. Lincoln, a 19th-century figure, lived in an era long before the invention of modern technology like cell phones. An image of him with such a device would be an apparent and glaring historical inaccuracy, juxtaposing elements from vastly different time periods.

Correct Answer: Anachronistic

Who was the last U.S. President not associated with either the Democratic or Republican Party?

Andrew Johnson
Millard Fillmore
Calvin Coolidge
Ulysses S. Grant

Millard Fillmore, the 13th President of the United States, holds the distinction of being the last president to represent the Whig Party and the last president not associated with either the Democratic or Republican parties. His presidency, from 1850 to 1853, marked the final chapter for the Whigs, a party that had risen in the 1830s in opposition to Andrew Jackson’s policies. After Fillmore’s term, the Whig party collapsed, paving the way for the rise of the Republican Party, which quickly emerged as a dominant force alongside the Democratic party.

Correct Answer: Millard Fillmore

Which actor’s birth name is Harvey Yeary?

Marlon Brando
John Wayne
Woody Allen
Lee Majors

Lee Majors was born in 1939 with the birth name Harvey Lee Yeary. He gained fame as Heath Barkley in the 1960s western “The Big Valley,” followed by his portrayal of Colonel Steve Austin in the 1970s hit “The Six Million Dollar Man,” and later as Colt Seavers in “The Fall Guy.” He adopted the stage name Lee Majors in his early 20s in honor of his childhood hero, Johnny Majors, a football star and coach at the University of Tennessee. Majors has been married four times, including a high-profile marriage to the late actress Farrah Fawcett from 1973 to 1982.

Correct Answer: Lee Majors

What area of the human body contains the most bones?

Ear
Hand
Foot
Back

The adult human hand has more bones than any other part of the body, with a total of 27 bones. These are divided into three groups: the carpal bones (8 bones in the wrist), the metacarpal bones (5 bones in the palm), and the phalanges (14 bones in the fingers and thumb). Interestingly, the hand has just one more bone than the foot, which has 26 bones in each. Together, the hands and feet contain 106 bones, accounting for more than half of the 206 bones in the entire human body. This remarkable concentration of bones highlights the complexity and versatility of these essential structures.

Correct Answer: Hand

Who was the last U.S. President in the 1960s?

Gerald Ford
Richard Nixon
John F. Kennedy
Lyndon B. Johnson

Richard Nixon was the last U.S. president to take office in the 1960s, marking a pivotal moment in American history. Inaugurated on January 20, 1969, Nixon’s presidency began at the end of a tumultuous decade defined by civil rights struggles, social upheaval, and the Vietnam War. As the 37th President, he ushered in a shift in political direction, prioritizing “law and order” in response to widespread protests and unrest. His presidency ended in disgrace when he became the only U.S. President to resign from office, following the Watergate scandal.

Correct Answer: Richard Nixon

What popular game was once outlawed in New York City?

Gin Rummy
Pinball
Skee-Ball
Pac-Man

Pinball was once outlawed in New York City, a surprising turn for a game now considered a harmless pastime. In 1942, Mayor Fiorello La Guardia led a campaign against pinball machines, claiming they were a form of gambling that corrupted the morals of the youth and diverted nickel and dime coins away from the war effort. La Guardia ordered raids on pinball parlors, smashing machines with sledgehammers and dumping them into the Hudson River. The ban lasted for over three decades, until 1976, when a group of enthusiasts and pinball manufacturers convinced the city to lift the ban.

Correct Answer: Pinball

Who is famous for having introduced the three laws of motion?

Albert Einstein
Sir Isaac Newton
Niels Bohr
Galileo Galilei

Sir Isaac Newton was a physicist and mathematician who developed the principles of modern physics, including the three laws of motion, and is credited as one of the great minds of the 17th century Scientific Revolution. Sir Isaac Newton introduced the three laws of motion in 1687 in his book entitled Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica, which has been called the most influential book on physics. Newton’s three laws of motion describe the relationship between a body and the forces acting upon it, and its motion in response to those forces.

Correct Answer: Sir Isaac Newton

Who is the classic dessert “Peach Melba” named after?

A Canadian explorer
A Swedish queen
A U.S. president’s wife
An Australian opera singer

Peach Melba is a French dessert composed of sugared peaches, vanilla ice cream, and a vibrant raspberry sauce. The dish is named after Nellie Melba, a celebrated Australian opera singer. It was created in her honor by the renowned French chef Auguste Escoffier. Originally, Escoffier named his creation “peach with a swan” after one of Nellie’s performances. However, he later simplified the name to “Peach Melba” as a tribute to his friend. Interestingly, Melba toast, another of Escoffier’s creations, was also named after the opera singer.

Correct Answer: An Australian opera singer