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Oct 4, 2019

Oct 2, 2019

[Answer] 6. 1993: Who was appointed the first female Attorney General of the United States?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "6. 1993: Who was appointed the first female Attorney General of the United States?"



...1. Donna Shalala 2. Madeleine Albright 3. Janet Reno 4. Ruth Ginsburg A graduate of Cornell University and Harvard Law School, Reno had previously served as the Attorney General of Florida. Her nomination followed those of lawyer Zoe Baird, who had hired undocumented migrants without paying required taxes, and Judge Kimba Wood, who also hired an undocumented worker at a time when it was not illegal to do so (although Wood had paid the required taxes). President Clinton withdrew their nominations when the potential problems came to light.

Oct 1, 2019

[Ans] What was the first game show to air on commercially licensed television in the United States?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What was the first game show to air on commercially licensed television in the United States?"



Truth or Consequences was the first game show to air on broadcast television, airing as a one-time experiment on July 1, 1941. However, the series did not appear on TV again until 1950, when the medium had caught on commercially. The program originated as a prime time series, airing on CBS on September 7, 1950 hosted by Ralph Edwards. In 1956, NBC launched a new daytime version of the show, with radio personality Bob Barker at the helm. This run not only marked the start of a hugely successful TV career for Barker, but it also became the longest-running incarnation of the popular show.

[Answer] What was the first game show to air on commercially licensed television in the United States?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What was the first game show to air on commercially licensed television in the United States?"



...Truth or Consequences was the first game show to air on broadcast television, airing as a one-time experiment on July 1, 1941. However, the series did not appear on TV again until 1950, when the medium had caught on commercially. The program originated as a prime time series, airing on CBS on September 7, 1950 hosted by Ralph Edwards. In 1956, NBC launched a new daytime version of the show, with radio personality Bob Barker at the helm. This run not only marked the start of a hugely successful TV career for Barker, but it also became the longest-running incarnation of the popular game show.

Sep 25, 2019

[Ans] What year did the United States celebrate its sesquicentennial?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What year did the United States celebrate its sesquicentennial?"



Sesquicentennial refers to a 150 year anniversary. The 1926 Sesquicentennial International Exposition held in Philadelphia commemorated the 150th anniversary of the founding of the United States and signing of the Declaration of Independence. Organizers constructed an 80-foot replica of the Exposition's symbol, the Liberty Bell, covered in 26,000 light bulbs, at the gateway to the festival. Bicentennial observances, also centered on Philadelphia, occurred in 1976. The year 2026 marks the United States' semiquincentennial, or 250th anniversary, of establishment. Observances have already been planned.

[Answer] What year did the United States celebrate its sesquicentennial?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What year did the United States celebrate its sesquicentennial?"



...Sesquicentennial refers to a 150 year anniversary. The 1926 Sesquicentennial International Exposition held in Philadelphia commemorated the 150th anniversary of the founding of the United States and signing of the Declaration of Independence. Organizers constructed an 80-foot replica of the Exposition's symbol, the Liberty Bell, covered in 26,000 light bulbs, at the gateway to the festival. Bicentennial observances, also centered on Philadelphia, occurred in 1976. The year 2026 marks the United States' semiquincentennial, or 250th anniversary, of establishment. Observances have already been planned.

Sep 19, 2019

[Answer] 6. (1997) After taking a firm stand against terrorism, the President of the United States finds his resolve put to the test, when the plane carrying him and his family is high-jacked.

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "6. (1997) After taking a firm stand against terrorism, the President of the United States finds his resolve put to the test, when the plane carrying him and his family is high-jacked."



...1. Fail-Safe 2. Top Gun 3. Air Force One 4. Airplane Harrison Ford plays the president determined to keep his wife and daughter safe, without giving in to the terrorists. Since his character is a previous Medal of Honour winner, he has the skills to pull it off, and does so by making the terrorists believe that he has escaped in the pod. Gary Oldman simmers with evil, as the head of the terrorists and Glenn Close plays the Vice President, in this Wolfgang Petersen directed film.

Sep 16, 2019

[Answer] What city lies at the geographical center of the continental United States?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What city lies at the geographical center of the continental United States?"



...Wanna stand at the center of America? Then travel to Lebanon — Lebanon, Kansas, that is. The town is at the geographical center of the continental United States. Located along Highway 191, the official monument to the center is situated a mile west of Highway 281 and three miles north of Highway 36. The town also features a small church with an American flag fashioned into the outline of the continental US with a wooden cross intersecting it. It's truly as American as apple pie.

[Answer] What city lies at the geographical center of the continental United States?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What city lies at the geographical center of the continental United States?"



...1. Omaha, Nebraska 2. Pueblo, Colorado 3. Lebanon, Kansas 4. Des Moines, Iowa

Sep 15, 2019

[Ans] Who was the first African American billionaire in the United States?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Who was the first African American billionaire in the United States?"



Robert L. Johnson is an American entrepreneur best known as the founder of the BET channel and as the country’s first African-American billionaire. In 1979, Johnson and his wife Sheila founded Black Entertainment Television, the first cable network targeting the African-American market. In 2001, he sold the network to Viacom for a reported $3 billion, making him the richest African American in the United States at that time as well as the first African-American billionaire. Johnson has since started a new business, the RLJ Companies, and has invested in an NBA team, a film company, and many political causes.

[Answer] Who was the first African American billionaire in the United States?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Who was the first African American billionaire in the United States?"



...Robert L. Johnson is an American entrepreneur best known as the founder of the BET channel and as the country’s first African-American billionaire. In 1979, Johnson and his wife Sheila founded Black Entertainment Television, the first cable network targeting the African-American market. In 2001, he sold the network to Viacom for a reported $3 billion, making him the richest African American in the United States at that time as well as the first African-American billionaire. Johnson has since started a new business, the RLJ Companies, and has invested in an NBA team, a film company, and many political causes.

[Ans] What state capital has the highest elevation in the United States?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What state capital has the highest elevation in the United States?"



Santa Fe is the capital of the state of New Mexico. Santa Fe is located at 7,199 feet above sea level, making it the highest state capital in the United States. The elevation of Santa Fe is so high that visitors to the area may need some time to adjust to the city’s conditions. The air gets thinner at higher altitudes and the temperatures get colder too, with various other side effects. The city of Santa Fe (meaning "holy faith" in Spanish) was founded by Spanish colonists in 1610, making it the oldest state capital in the United States.

[Answer] What state capital has the highest elevation in the United States?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What state capital has the highest elevation in the United States?"



...Santa Fe is the capital of the state of New Mexico. Santa Fe is located at 7,199 feet above sea level, making it the highest state capital in the United States. The elevation of Santa Fe is so high that visitors to the area may need some time to adjust to the city’s conditions. The air gets thinner at higher altitudes and the temperatures get colder too, with various other side effects. The city of Santa Fe (meaning "holy faith" in Spanish) was founded by Spanish colonists in 1610, making it the oldest state capital in the United States.

Sep 13, 2019

[Answer] 2. This Ghanaian man served as the seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations for ten years. Who is he?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "2. This Ghanaian man served as the seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations for ten years. Who is he? "



...1. John Mills 2. Jerry Rawlings 3. John Mahama 4. Kofi Annan In addition to holding the most important position in the United Nations, Kofi Annan is a Nobel Prize laureate. John Mills became the president of Ghana in 2009, and John Mahama was elected the vice president in the same year. Jerry Rawlings was the president of the Republic of Ghana from 1997 to 2001.

Sep 10, 2019

[Ans] What item did the first vending machines in the United States dispense?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What item did the first vending machines in the United States dispense?"



In 1888, the Thomas Adams Gum Company introduced the very first vending machines to the United States. The vending machines were installed on the elevated subway platforms in New York City and sold Tutti-Fruiti gum. The machine itself was very primitive compared to the vending machines of the twenty-first century. It included a coin slot, a shelf for the product to be distributed to the consumer, and two levers that when pushed down, activated the system inside. Soon, vending machines were available that offered almost everything, including cigarettes, hot meals, and stamps.

[Answer] What item did the first vending machines in the United States dispense?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What item did the first vending machines in the United States dispense?"



...In 1888, the Thomas Adams Gum Company introduced the very first vending machines to the United States. The vending machines were installed on the elevated subway platforms in New York City and sold Tutti-Fruiti gum. The machine itself was very primitive compared to the vending machines of the twenty-first century. It included a coin slot, a shelf for the product to be distributed to the consumer, and two levers that when pushed down, activated the system inside. Soon, vending machines were available that offered almost everything, including cigarettes, soda, and stamps.

Sep 2, 2019

[Ans] Which bank installed the first ATM machine in the United States?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which bank installed the first ATM machine in the United States?"



On this day in 1969, America’s first automatic teller machine (ATM) made its public debut, dispensing cash to customers at Chemical Bank in Rockville Center, New York. A Chemical Bank advertisement boasted "On Sept. 2 our bank will open at 9:00 and never close again." Chemical's ATM, initially known as a Docuteller was designed by Donald Wetzel and his company Docutel. Chemical executives were initially concerned that customers would resist having machines handling their money. ATMs went on to revolutionize the banking industry, eliminating the need to visit a bank to conduct basic financial transactions.

[Answer] Which bank installed the first ATM machine in the United States?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which bank installed the first ATM machine in the United States?"



...On this day in 1969, America’s first automatic teller machine (ATM) made its public debut, dispensing cash to customers at Chemical Bank in Rockville Center, New York. A Chemical Bank advertisement boasted "On Sept. 2 our bank will open at 9:00 and never close again." Chemical's ATM, initially known as a Docuteller was designed by Donald Wetzel and his company Docutel. Chemical executives were initially concerned that customers would resist having machines handling their money. ATMs went on to revolutionize the banking industry, eliminating the need to visit a bank to conduct basic financial transactions.

Aug 22, 2019

[Answer] Who was the 16 th President of the United States?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Who was the 16 th President of the United States?"



...Abraham Lincoln was an American statesman and lawyer who served as the 16th president of the United States from 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. Lincoln led the nation through the American Civil War, its bloodiest war and its greatest moral, constitutional, and political crisis.