QUESTION: Which well-known author was good friends with inventor Nikola Tesla? ANSWER: Mark Twain A LITTLE MORE: Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) and Nikola Tesla shared a friendship starting in 1890s. Tesla read a lot of early Twain when recovering from a serious illness. The two shared an interest in electricity.
QUESTION: Reactance in inductors is expressed in which unit of measure? ANSWER: Ohms A LITTLE MORE: Reactance in inductors is expressed in the unit of ohms (Ω). Reactance is a measure of the opposition of a circuit to alternating current (AC). It is caused by the inductance and capacitance of the circuit elements. Inductance is the property of an inductor that opposes changes in current.
QUESTION: Who is the only 3-time inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? ANSWER: Eric Clapton A LITTLE MORE: Eric Clapton is a consistent hitmaker and one of the greatest guitarists of all time - perhaps that's why he is the only person to be inducted into the Rock Hall three times, first as a member of the Yardbirds (1992), then one year later for his work with Cream and finally, in recognition of his solo work in the year 2000.
QUESTION: What is the name of the zebra that has long served as the mascot for Fruit Stripe gum? ANSWER: Yipes A LITTEL MORE: Of all the Fruit Stripe Gum mascots, the zebra named "Yipes" has outlasted the rest and has become the gum's main "spokesanimal." Yipes is featured on the outside of packages and on tattoo gum wrappers.
QUESTION: The Highwaymen were an American country music supergroup, composed of: Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and what other 2 singers? ANSWER: Kris Kristofferson & Waylon Jennings A LITTLE MORE: The Highwaymen were an American country music supergroup, composed of four of country music's biggest artists who pioneered the outlaw country subgenre: Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Kris Kristofferson.
QUESTION: What famous literary detective appears in the 1902 novel "The Hound of the Baskervilles"? ANSWER: Sherlock Holmes A LITTLE MORE: 1902's "The Hounds of the Baskervilles" is the third of four novels from Arthur Conan Doyle featuring legendary detective Sherlock Holmes.
QUESTION: In the Gremlins film series, the 3 rules given were: Don't feed him after midnight, Don't get him wet, and Avoid what? ANSWER: Light (Sunlight) A LITTLE MORE: Owning a gremlin means you have to follow three rules: avoid bright light, don't get them wet, and don't feed them after midnight. No one follows the rules in any of the movies.
QUESTION: Which Amendment to the U.S. Constitution forbids cruel and unusual punishment? ANSWER: Eighth A LITTLE MORE: The Eighth Amendment of the United States Constitution prohibits the federal government from imposing excessive bail, excessive fines, or cruel and unusual punishments. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that this amendment Cruel and Unusual Punishment Clause also applies to the states.
QUESTION: As of 2023, which country is the largest producer of bananas in the world? ANSWER: India A LITTLE MORE: India is the largest producer of bananas in the world by a LONG shot. Due to the soil and climatic conditions, this fruit is widely grown across the country. In fact, as per statistics India produces over 30 million tons of bananas every year. China is second with less than half of what India produces yearly.
QUESTION: Three different actresses have won Tony Awards for best actress in a leading role in revivals of what musical? ANSWER: Gypsy A LITTLE MORE: Angela Lansbury (1975), Tyne Daly (1990) and Patti Lupone (2008) have won Tony Awards for best actress in a leading role in revivals of 'Gypsy.'
QUESTION: Which of these sports items is the heaviest? ANSWER: A Football A LITTLE MORE: Baseball: Approximately 5 to 5.25 ounces (oz), Hockey Puck: Approximately 6 to 6.3 ounces (oz) Volleyball: Approximately 9 to 10 ounces (oz), American Football: Approximately 14 to 15 ounces (oz)
QUESTION: Other than George Washington, who was the only presidential candidate to run unopposed for his second term? ANSWER: James Monroe A LITTLE MORE: James Monroe and George Washington remain the only presidential candidates to run without any major opposition. Monroe's victory was the last of six straight victories by Virginians in presidential elections (Jefferson twice, Madison twice, and Monroe twice).
QUESTION: If your credit card starts with a number 6, what kind of card do you have? ANSWER: Discover A LITTLE MORE: Cards from the big four payment networks typically begin with these digits: American Express (3), Visa (4), Mastercard (2 or 5), and Discover (6).
QUESTION: Spelled correctly, name him. (F&L) ANSWER: Martin Scorsese A LITTLE MORE: Martin Scorsese is a renowned American film director, producer, screenwriter, and actor. Throughout his long and successful career, he has worked with various actors and film crews, but he himself has remained a consistent and influential figure in the world of cinema.
QUESTION: Correctly order these professional leagues from oldest to youngest: NBA, NHL, NFL, NASCAR, MLB. ANSWER: MLB, NHL, NFL, NBA, NASCAR A LITTLE MORE: MLB: 1876, NHL: 1917, NFL: 1920, NBA: 1946, NASCAR: 1948