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Sep 20, 2019

[Answer] 2. Who had interesting times after someone else claimed to have invented the telephone before he did?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "2. Who had interesting times after someone else claimed to have invented the telephone before he did?"



...1. Albert Einstein 2. John M. W. Herlrouge 3. Thomas Edison 4. Alexander Graham Bell Elisha Gray said that he had invented the telephone before Bell did. The two men went to court and Bell won since his invention was patented first. Alexander Graham Bell is credited with saying the first words on a telephone by telling his assistant to "come here" over the phone.

Aug 10, 2019

[Ans] Which serial killer claimed that the dog of his neighbour told him to kill?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which serial killer claimed that the dog of his neighbour told him to kill?"



On this day in 1977, 24-year-old postal employee David Berkowitz is arrested and charged with being the “Son of Sam,” the serial killer who terrorized New York City for more than a year, killing six young people and wounding seven others with a .44-caliber revolver. The killing spree terrorized New Yorkers and achieved worldwide notoriety. After his arrest, Berkowitz claimed that demons and a black Labrador retriever owned by a neighbor named Sam had ordered him to murder attractive young women. Berkowitz has been incarcerated since his arrest and is serving six consecutive life sentences.

[Answer] Which serial killer claimed that the dog of his neighbour told him to kill?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which serial killer claimed that the dog of his neighbour told him to kill?"



...On this day in 1977, 24-year-old postal employee David Berkowitz is arrested and charged with being the “Son of Sam,” the serial killer who terrorized New York City for more than a year, killing six young people and wounding seven others with a .44-caliber revolver. The killing spree terrorized New Yorkers and achieved worldwide notoriety. After his arrest, Berkowitz claimed that demons and a black Labrador retriever owned by a neighbor named Sam had ordered him to murder attractive young women. Berkowitz has been incarcerated since his arrest and is serving six consecutive life sentences.

Jul 1, 2019

[Answer] Which singer claimed the title "Queen of Disco?"

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which singer claimed the title "Queen of Disco?""



...Born Donna Adrian Gaines, she would become known the world over as Donna Summer, the undisputed "Queen of Disco" in the 1970s and 1980s. Her debut performance came at age 10 when a scheduled singer at her church didn't show up. The priest asked Donna to sing and she blew the congregation away with her powerful, beautiful voice. Her first disco track, "Love to Love You Baby," came out in 1975 and shot to No. 2 on the charts. Her 1978 single "Last Dance" won the Best Original Song honor at the Academy Awards. Summer died after a long battle with cancer at age 63 in May 2012. Source: Biography.com

May 9, 2019

[Answer] What musical group claimed "You're gonna need an ocean of Calamine Lotion" in a 1959 song?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What musical group claimed "You're gonna need an ocean of Calamine Lotion" in a 1959 song?"



...One of the few groups in rock history to successfully walk the line between music and comedy began as a doo wop group called the Robins out of Los Angeles. The group morphed into the Coasters by the time their first single, "Down in Mexico," hit the Top Ten on the R&B chart in 1956. Their first number-one pop hit came in the summer of 1958 with "Yakety Yak," followed by "Charlie Brown." They continued to build up the hits with their Western-themed "Along Came Jones" and their shout-out to Calamine Lotion in "Poison Ivy." Source: AllMusic.com

May 6, 2019

[Answer] 6. This star was in Xanadu when she slipped on some grease and claimed that she still honestly loved her missing boyfriend. She is quoted as having said that "The only weights I lift are my dogs".

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "6. This star was in Xanadu when she slipped on some grease and claimed that she still honestly loved her missing boyfriend. She is quoted as having said that "The only weights I lift are my dogs"."



...1. Nicole Kidman 2. Toni Collette 3. Olivia Newton-John 4. Kate Blanchett Olivia Newton-John AO OBE, was born on September 26 1948, in Cambridge, England. She is an Australian pop singer/songwriter and actress. Olivia's big break internationally came in 1971 in England, when she recorded her solo album "If Not For You". She also had a big break in American when she co-starred with John Travolta in the film called "Grease" (1978). In 1980 she starred in the film "Xanadu" which co-starred Matt Lattanzi, her future husband. Olivia and Matt divorced in 1995 after having a daughter called Chloe. In 1992 Olivia was diagnosed with breast cancer and has been a staunch supporter for breast cancer awareness and research. A year after her divorce from Matt, Olivia started a nine year relationship with American Patrick McDermott, a gaffer/cameraman who eventually disappeared.

May 2, 2019

[Answer] 7. In Weimar Germany, the Nationalists (and some others) claimed that the country hadn't really been defeated in WWI but 'stabbed in the back'. What seemed to lend support to this claim?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "7. In Weimar Germany, the Nationalists (and some others) claimed that the country hadn't really been defeated in WWI but 'stabbed in the back'. What seemed to lend support to this claim?"



...1. All of these 2. In 1917 Germany had succeeded in defeating Russia 3. At the time of the armistice in November 1918 there was almost no fighting on German soil 4. The German Army returned home in good order in November-December 1918 When the first troops returned to Berlin, Friedrich Ebert (of all people) told them that they had 'not been beaten in the field'. In the English-speaking countries, it became conventional wisdom to blame the Treaty of Versailles for the Nazis' rise to power, but it's very hard to imagine any realistic peace treaty that would have satisfied people who were convinced they hadn't been defeated at all.

Apr 1, 2019

[Ans] Who claimed to have purchased the Liberty Bell as an April Fools' prank in 1996?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Who claimed to have purchased the Liberty Bell as an April Fools' prank in 1996?"



The Taco Liberty Bell was an April Fool's Day joke played by the fast food restaurant chain Taco Bell. In 1996, Taco Bell took out a full-page ad in seven major U.S. newspapers announcing that it had purchased the Liberty Bell to help reduce the country's debt and had renamed it the "Taco Liberty Bell". Thousands of people protested before it was revealed the sale was a hoax. When asked about the sale, White House press secretary Mike McCurry replied tongue-in-cheek that the Lincoln Memorial had also been sold and would henceforth be known as the Ford Lincoln Mercury Memorial.

[Answer] Who claimed to have purchased the Liberty Bell as an April Fools' prank in 1996?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Who claimed to have purchased the Liberty Bell as an April Fools' prank in 1996?"



...The Taco Liberty Bell was an April Fool's Day joke played by the fast food restaurant chain Taco Bell. In 1996, Taco Bell took out a full-page ad in seven major U.S. newspapers announcing that it had purchased the Liberty Bell to help reduce the country's debt and had renamed it the "Taco Liberty Bell". Thousands of people protested before it was revealed the sale was a hoax. When asked about the sale, White House press secretary Mike McCurry replied tongue-in-cheek that the Lincoln Memorial had also been sold and would henceforth be known as the Ford Lincoln Mercury Memorial.

Mar 15, 2019

[Ans] During the 2000 presidential election, what did Al Gore's critics say he claimed to have invented?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "During the 2000 presidential election, what did Al Gore's critics say he claimed to have invented?"



Former Vice President Al Gore is frequently quoted as claiming credit for the invention of the internet, but what he actually said in a 1999 CNN interview was “I took the initiative in creating the internet.” Gore was widely mocked for this statement. But the men who did invent the internet, TCP/IP designers Bob Kahn and Vint Cerf, argue that Gore was “the first political leader to recognize the importance of the internet and to promote and support its development.” As a Senator in the 1980s Gore urged government agencies to consolidate what at the time were several dozen different and unconnected networks into an “Interagency Network”.

[Answer] During the 2000 presidential election, what did Al Gore's critics say he claimed to have invented?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "During the 2000 presidential election, what did Al Gore's critics say he claimed to have invented?"



...Former Vice President Al Gore is frequently quoted as claiming credit for the invention of the internet, but what he actually said in a 1999 CNN interview was “I took the initiative in creating the internet.” Gore was widely mocked for this statement. But the men who did invent the internet, TCP/IP designers Bob Kahn and Vint Cerf, argue that Gore was “the first political leader to recognize the importance of the internet and to promote and support its development.” As a Senator in the 1980s Gore urged government agencies to consolidate what at the time were several dozen different and unconnected networks into an “Interagency Network”.

Nov 6, 2018

[Answer] What musical group claimed "You're gonna need an ocean of Calamine Lotion" in a 1959 song?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What musical group claimed "You're gonna need an ocean of Calamine Lotion" in a 1959 song?"



...One of the few groups in rock history to successfully walk the line between music and comedy began as a doo wop group called the Robins out of Los Angeles. The group morphed into the Coasters by the time their first single, "Down in Mexico," hit the Top Ten on the R&B chart in 1956. Their first number-one pop hit came in the summer of 1958 with "Yakety Yak," followed by "Charlie Brown." They continued to build up the hits with their Western-themed "Along Came Jones" and their shout-out to Calamine Lotion in "Poison Ivy." Source: AllMusic.com

Oct 29, 2018

[Ans] Who claimed that "girls just want to have fun"?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Who claimed that "girls just want to have fun"?"



"Girls Just Want to Have Fun" is a song written by and first recorded in 1979 by Robert Hazard. It is better known as a single by singer Cyndi Lauper, whose version was released in 1983. Lauper’s version gained recognition as a feminist anthem and was promoted by a Grammy-winning music video. The single was Lauper's breakthrough hit, reaching number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and becoming a worldwide hit throughout late 1983 and early 1984. It remains one of Lauper's signature songs and was a widely popular song during the era of its release.

[Answer] Who claimed that "girls just want to have fun"?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Who claimed that "girls just want to have fun"?"



..."Girls Just Want to Have Fun" is a song written by and first recorded in 1979 by Robert Hazard. It is better known as a single by singer Cyndi Lauper, whose version was released in 1983. Lauper’s version gained recognition as a feminist anthem and was promoted by a Grammy-winning music video. The single was Lauper's breakthrough hit, reaching number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and becoming a worldwide hit throughout late 1983 and early 1984. It remains one of Lauper's signature songs and was a widely popular song during the era of its release.

Oct 9, 2018

[Ans] What light beer claimed to be less filling and taste great?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What light beer claimed to be less filling and taste great?"



Miller Lite was essentially the first mainstream light beer, and was introduced nationally in 1975. Miller Lite's long-running "Tastes Great!...Less Filling!" advertising campaign was ranked by Advertising Age magazine as the eighth best advertising campaign in history. In the prime of the campaign, television commercials typically portrayed a Lite Beer drinker noting its great taste followed by another who observed that it was less filling. As the series of commercials went on, it began featuring high profile athletes and celebrities.

[Answer] What light beer claimed to be less filling and taste great?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What light beer claimed to be less filling and taste great?"



...Miller Lite was essentially the first mainstream light beer, and was introduced nationally in 1975. Miller Lite's long-running "Tastes Great!...Less Filling!" advertising campaign was ranked by Advertising Age magazine as the eighth best advertising campaign in history. In the prime of the campaign, television commercials typically portrayed a Lite Beer drinker noting its great taste followed by another who observed that it was less filling. As the series of commercials went on, it began featuring high profile athletes and celebrities.

Aug 18, 2018

[Ans] What basketball player claimed to have had sex with 20,000 women?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What basketball player claimed to have had sex with 20,000 women?"



In his 1991 biography, A View From Above, Wilt Chamberlain claimed to have slept with 20,000 different women during his life. "At my age," he wrote, "that equals out to having sex with 1.2 women a day, every day since I was fifteen years old." Chamberlain's claims ignited a wave of public criticism (and skepticism), to which he responded, "I was just doing what was natural—chasing good-looking ladies, whoever they were and wherever they were." Chamberlains greatest accomplishment on the court took place on March 2, 1962, when he personally scored 100 points against the New York Knicks.

Jun 5, 2018

[Ans] Which city claimed the title of "Windiest City in the U.S." in 2016?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which city claimed the title of "Windiest City in the U.S." in 2016?"



...The city was once the self-proclaimed "Helium Capital of the World" for having one of the country's most productive helium fields.[11] The city is also known as "The Yellow Rose of Texas" (as the city takes its name from the Spanish word for yellow),[12] and most recently "Rotor City, USA" for its V-22 Osprey hybrid aircraft assembly plant, as well as "Bomb City".[13] Amarillo operates one of the largest meat-packing areas in the United States. Pantex, the only nuclear weapons assembly and disassembly facility in the country, is also a major employer. The location of this facility also gave rise to the nickname Bomb City. The attractions Cadillac Ranch and Big Texan Steak Ranch are located adjacent to Interstate 40. U.S. Highway 66 also passed through the city.

Aug 5, 2017

What TV star of the 1980s claimed Lana Turner as his girlfriend in high school?


Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What TV star of the 1980s claimed Lana Turner as his girlfriend in high school? "



Lana Turner was an American actress. Over the course of her nearly fifty-year career, Turner would achieve notoriety as both a pin-up model and a serious dramatic actress, as well as for her highly publicized personal life.

Aug 4, 2017

What TV star of the 1980s claimed Lana Turner as his girlfriend in high school?


Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What TV star of the 1980s claimed Lana Turner as his girlfriend in high school? "



Lana Turner was an American actress. Over the course of her nearly fifty-year career, Turner would achieve notoriety as both a pin-up model and a serious dramatic actress, as well as for her highly publicized personal life.