[Answer] 1. When it was created in 1931, what useful product was known as 'Polymer 6-6'?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "1. When it was created in 1931, what useful product was known as 'Polymer 6-6'? "

...1. Paper 2. Plasticine 3. Nylon 4. Dynamite Nylon was synthesised by Wallace Carothers, a scientist at DuPont. It is a strong substance with many uses, from stockings to car tyres, and seatbelts to carpets. Plasticine was invented by a British art teacher in 1899, dynamite was invented by Alfred Nobel and paper was developed by the Chinese more than 2000 years ago.

[Answer] Apricots Are Not Native To India. And Yet, There Is A Popular Hyderabadi Dessert, Made From Apricots Which Was Created By The Royals As It Needed The Fruit To Be Imported. What Is The Dish Called?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Apricots Are Not Native To India. And Yet, There Is A Popular Hyderabadi Dessert, Made From Apricots Which Was Created By The Royals As It Needed The Fruit To Be Imported. What Is The Dish Called?"

...Qubani ka meetha is an Indian sweet made from dried apricots originating from Hyderabad. It is a common feature at Hyderabadi weddings.

[Answer] 3. An American version of this show was created, which went on to win various awards. Name the award-winning comedy series that was created, written and directed by Ricky Gervais and his friend Stephen Merchant.

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "3. An American version of this show was created, which went on to win various awards. Name the award-winning comedy series that was created, written and directed by Ricky Gervais and his friend Stephen Merchant. "

...1. The Room 2. The Box 3. The Office 4. The Cubicle Due to the popularity of "The Office" (2001) in the UK, it was aired in the United States. Since then there has an American version with the same name, a French version, a German version, and a Canadian French language version.

[Answer] 6. An American version of this show was created, which went on to win various awards. Name the award-winning comedy series that was created, written and directed by Ricky Gervais and his friend Stephen Merchant.

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "6. An American version of this show was created, which went on to win various awards. Name the award-winning comedy series that was created, written and directed by Ricky Gervais and his friend Stephen Merchant. "

...1. The Box 2. The Room 3. The Cubicle 4. The Office Due to the popularity of "The Office" (2001) in the UK, it was aired in the United States. Since then there has an American version with the same name, a French version, a German version, and a Canadian French language version.

[Ans] What doll, created in 1959, was named after the inventor's daughter?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What doll, created in 1959, was named after the inventor's daughter?"

The Barbie doll was invented by Ruth Handler in 1959, and was named after her own daughter. The Ken Doll, likewise, was named after her son. Barbie's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts. The doll made its debut at the American International Toy Fair in New York on March 9, 1959. This date is also used as Barbie's official birthday. Mattel has sold over a billion Barbie dolls, making it the company's largest and most profitable line. Barbie has expanded into a media franchise, including animated films, television specials, video games, and music.

[Answer] What doll, created in 1959, was named after the inventor's daughter?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What doll, created in 1959, was named after the inventor's daughter?"

...The Barbie doll was invented by Ruth Handler in 1959, and was named after her own daughter. The Ken Doll, likewise, was named after her son. Barbie's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts. The doll made its debut at the American International Toy Fair in New York on March 9, 1959. This date is also used as Barbie's official birthday. Mattel has sold over a billion Barbie dolls, making it the company's largest and most profitable line. Barbie has expanded into a media franchise, including animated films, television specials, video games, and music.

[Answer] Who created Sherlock Holmes?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Who created Sherlock Holmes?"

...Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was a British writer best known for his detective fiction featuring the character Sherlock Holmes. Doyle's first novel, A Study in Scarlet, introduced Sherlock Holmes to the reading public. The success of the novel led Doyle to abandon medicine and launch his career as a writer. Doyle wrote 60 mystery stories featuring the wildly popular detective character Sherlock Holmes and his loyal assistant Watson. Over 125 years after his creation, Sherlock Holmes remains the most popular fictional detective in history.

[Ans] Who created Sherlock Holmes?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Who created Sherlock Holmes?"

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was a British writer best known for his detective fiction featuring the character Sherlock Holmes. Doyle's first novel, A Study in Scarlet, introduced Sherlock Holmes to the reading public. The success of the novel led Doyle to abandon medicine and launch his career as a writer. Doyle wrote 60 mystery stories featuring the wildly popular detective character Sherlock Holmes and his loyal assistant Watson. Over 125 years after his creation, Sherlock Holmes remains the most popular fictional detective in history.

[Ans] Who created the American tradition of Mother's Day?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Who created the American tradition of Mother's Day?"

Anna Jarvis was the founder of the Mother's Day holiday in the United States. In 1908, three years after her mother's death, Jarvis held a memorial ceremony to honor her mother and all mothers at Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church, marking the first official observance of Mother's Day. In the ensuing years, Anna Jarvis embarked upon a campaign to make "Mother's Day" a recognized holiday. After her persistent efforts, Mother’s Day was finally proclaimed a national holiday in 1914 by President Woodrow Wilson. Jarvis would later denounce the holiday’s commercialization and spent the latter part of her life trying to remove it from the calendar.

[Answer] Who created the American tradition of Mother's Day?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Who created the American tradition of Mother's Day?"

...Anna Jarvis was the founder of the Mother's Day holiday in the United States. In 1908, three years after her mother's death, Jarvis held a memorial ceremony to honor her mother and all mothers at Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church, marking the first official observance of Mother's Day. In the ensuing years, Anna Jarvis embarked upon a campaign to make "Mother's Day" a recognized holiday. After her persistent efforts, Mother’s Day was finally proclaimed a national holiday in 1914 by President Woodrow Wilson. Jarvis would later denounce the holiday’s commercialization and spent the latter part of her life trying to remove it from the calendar.

[Answer] 6. Sherlock Holmes, the famous detective with a pipe and deerstalker hat, was created by which of the following authors?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "6. Sherlock Holmes, the famous detective with a pipe and deerstalker hat, was created by which of the following authors?"

...1. Chester Gould 2. John D. MacDonald 3. Colin Dexter 4. Arthur Conan Doyle Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was born in Scotland in 1859. From 1876 to 1881, he studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh. He eventually moved to London and set up practice as an ophthalmologist. Later he turned to writing. His first Holmes mystery, "A Study in Scarlet," was published in 1887.

[Answer] 8. Who was the Supreme Being of the ancient Filipinos who, they believed, had created the universe?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "8. Who was the Supreme Being of the ancient Filipinos who, they believed, had created the universe?"

...1. Sidapa 2. Bathala 3. Bathalya 4. Lalahon Bathala is the highest deity and the lord of all the creation. Lalahon is the goddess of harvest while Sidapa is the god of death. The prayers and sacrifices offered to the gods were performed by the 'babayins' or 'katalonas'.

[Answer] 8. Back in 1977 George Lucas directed one of the greatest trilogies ever. He created three of the greatest characters, Luke, Han and Princess Leia. I know the three good guys, but who was the bad guy?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "8. Back in 1977 George Lucas directed one of the greatest trilogies ever. He created three of the greatest characters, Luke, Han and Princess Leia. I know the three good guys, but who was the bad guy?"

...1. Darth Vader 2. R2-D2 3. Chewbacca 4. C-3PO Light speed ahead to 1999, and the beginning "Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace" was created. Wait a second, #1? I'm confused, what was "Star Wars", the original...four? Now I'm really confused. First we had the original "Star Wars" which was actually IV and then we continued the saga with V and VI. We then leap back to I, followed by II and are waiting patiently for the third addition. Wait, would this be a backwards sequel? A leuqes? Thanks for playing and I hope you enjoyed the sequel of sequels.

[Answer] British sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor created an underwater sculpture garden off the coast of Cancun. Visiting scuba divers love his sculptures, which also benefit their environment. How?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question " British sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor created an underwater sculpture garden off the coast of Cancun. Visiting scuba divers love his sculptures, which also benefit their environment. How? "

...1. The sculpture garden offers plentiful hiding places for marine life from the visiting scuba divers. 2. The cement he used is PH-balanced to encourage coral to settle on the sculptures and foster reef regrowth. 3. Sharks are distracted by the statues of people and don't attack other marine inhabitants or visiting divers. 4. The sculptures are made of edible material—not unlike the slow-release vacation fish feeders in home fish tanks.

[Answer] Who created Kwanzaa?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Who created Kwanzaa?"

...Kwanzaa is a seven-day celebration of the "oneness and goodness of life.” Kwanzaa began in 1966 as a response to the disturbing riots in the Watts area of Los Angeles in 1965. Graduate student Maulana Ron Karenga saw a need for African-Americans to celebrate their differences and uniqueness in an annual event. Kwanzaa begins each year Dec. 26, continuing until Jan. 1. The joyous festival caters to the spiritual and social needs of African-Americans. Source: TheHolidaySpot.com

[Answer] Which character was created by author J. M. Barrie?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which character was created by author J. M. Barrie?"

...Peter Pan is a character created by Scottish novelist and playwright J. M. Barrie. A mischievous boy who can fly and who never ages, Peter Pan spends his never-ending childhood adventuring on the small island of Neverland as the leader of his gang the Lost Boys, interacting with mermaids, Native Americans, fairies, pirates, and occasionally ordinary children from the world outside of Neverland. On this day in 1904, the play Peter Pan, opened at the Duke of York’s Theater in London. Although Barrie wrote many other plays, none have had the staying power of Peter Pan.

[Ans] Which character was created by author J. M. Barrie?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which character was created by author J. M. Barrie?"

Peter Pan is a character created by Scottish novelist and playwright J. M. Barrie. A mischievous boy who can fly and who never ages, Peter Pan spends his never-ending childhood adventuring on the small island of Neverland as the leader of his gang the Lost Boys, interacting with mermaids, Native Americans, fairies, pirates, and occasionally ordinary children from the world outside of Neverland. On this day in 1904, the play Peter Pan, opened at the Duke of York’s Theater in London. Although Barrie wrote many other plays, none have had the staying power of Peter Pan.

[Answer] 5. I was a writer known for my use of local color and vernacular in my works, and created two enduring characters, one of whom is linked indelibly with American boyhood.

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "5. I was a writer known for my use of local color and vernacular in my works, and created two enduring characters, one of whom is linked indelibly with American boyhood. "

...1. Jack London 2. Raymond Chandler 3. Ellery Queen 4. Mark Twain Jack London was the author of "Call of the Wild," which has a dog as its protagonist. Ellery Queen was the pen name of Frederic Dannay and his cousin, Manfred B. Lee, as well as the name of their detective protagonist. Raymond Chandler was the creator of Philip Marlowe and one of the innovators of the 'hard-boiled' sub-genre of mystery.

[Answer] 3. One of the greatest and most prolific science fiction writers in history, this man famously created the Three Laws of Robotics in 1941.

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "3. One of the greatest and most prolific science fiction writers in history, this man famously created the Three Laws of Robotics in 1941."

...1. Arthur C. Clarke 2. Douglas Adams 3. Robert A. Heinlein 4. Isaac Asimov The three laws appear in the short story, "Runaround", and are as follows: 1. A robot may not injure a human being, or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. 2. A robot must obey the orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law. 3. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Laws. For many years, these laws have been part of the philosophical debate regarding the ever increasing intelligence and autonomy of robots. The story itself centers on a robot that is forced into indecision because of the way in which the laws are programmed. The robot, Robot SPD-13 ("Speedy"), is unable to decide whether to follow the orders of a human (2nd law) or avoid a potentially destructive hazard (3rd law). In the end, one of the humans must risk his life, forcing the 1st law to override the others.

[Answer] 2. French novelist Alexandre Dumas created numerous characters still popular in modern times. Perhaps none, though, is as beloved as D'Artagnan, the aspiring swordsman in "The Three Musketeers". Which of the following is not a titular Musketeer?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "2. French novelist Alexandre Dumas created numerous characters still popular in modern times. Perhaps none, though, is as beloved as D'Artagnan, the aspiring swordsman in "The Three Musketeers". Which of the following is not a titular Musketeer?"

...1. Rochefort 2. Porthos 3. Athos 4. Aramis Known as "The Man from Meung", Comte de Rochefort features in "The Three Musketeers" as one of the main agents of the villainous Cardinal Richelieu. While many film adaptations of the book cast Rochefort as the penultimate opponent D'Artagnan duels, the book actually ends with Rochefort and D'Artagnan; at least after three duels (all won by D'Artagnan) have been fought between the two.