Author: Evelyn Beresford

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “Where did the world’s first motor race take place?” …1. Monte Carlo, Monaco 2. Paris, France 3. Frankfurt, Germany 4. Detroit, Michigan Step 2 : Answer to the question “Where did the world’s first motor race take place?” Paris, France – The world’s first automobile race wasn’t exactly the high-speed, high-stakes level of entertainment we’re familiar with today. In 1894, cars were brand-new technology, and the average cruising speed of the “horseless carriages” which took part in the race from Paris to Rouen, Normandy, was just 11 mph. Speed wasn’t actually the deciding factor for who…

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated two months before the death of whom?” …Amid the tragedy of the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King on April 4th, 1968, an extraordinary moment in American political history occurred as Robert F. Kennedy, younger brother of slain President John F. Kennedy, broke the news of King’s death to a large gathering of African Americans that evening in Indianapolis, Indiana. Some describe it as one of the greatest speeches ever made. Just two months later, Robert Kennedy himself was gunned down during a celebration following his victory in…

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “The NBA Hall of Famer was nicknamed “The Admiral”?” …David Robinson is a former NBA basketball player, who played center for the San Antonio Spurs. Based on his prior service as an officer in the United States Navy, Robinson earned the nickname “The Admiral”. Robinson was 6 ft. 8 in. when he was admitted to the Naval Academy, two inches above the height limit, but received a waiver from the Superintendent of the Academy. Upon graduation, he was selected as the first overall pick in the 1987 NBA draft; however, the Spurs had to wait…

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “Toronto is on the shores of which Great Lake?” …1. Huron 2. Ontario 3. Erie 4. Superior Step 2 : Answer to the question “Toronto is on the shores of which Great Lake?” Ontario – Canada’s largest city is located on the scenic shores of Lake Ontario, and Toronto is also the capital of the Canadian province of the same name. Lake Ontario — which meets the St. Lawrence River to the east and Lake Erie (via Niagara Falls) on its western side — is the only Great Lake that does not border Michigan. Its shores…

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “What is the only original Lucky Charms marshmallow still in the cereal?” …When Lucky Charms debuted in 1964, the toasted oat cereal was mixed with four kinds of marshmallows: pink hearts, orange stars, green clovers, and yellow moons. General Mills product developer John Holahan created the initial Lucky Charms prototype by combining Cheerios with chopped circus peanuts. The marshmallows, which are called marbits, have undergone several design variations over the years: Blue diamonds were added in 1975, followed by purple horseshoes, red balloons, and rainbows. Older marbits have been phased out and replaced over the…

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “Purdue University’s “Top of the Crop” Scholarship awarded in honor of which famous alumnus?” Orville Redenbacher is most often associated with the brand of popcorn that bears his name. The New York Times described him as “the agricultural visionary who all but single-handedly revolutionized the American popcorn industry.” Redenbacher attended Purdue University, where he studied agronomy. Students at Purdue University are eligible to apply for Orville Redenbacher’s “Top of the Crop” Scholarship. The scholarship is open to juniors and seniors in the departments of agronomy, food science, agricultural/ biological engineering or agricultural economics. Step 2…

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “What material is customarily stepped on at a Jewish wedding?” The breaking of the glass is one of the most well-known traditions of a Jewish wedding. As the ceremony comes to an end, a glass wrapped in cloth is placed on the ground under the chuppah, or bridal canopy. The groom is invited to stomp on the glass to shatter it, and the congregation shouts “mazal tov!” in congratulations. The breaking of the glass holds multiple meanings. Some say it represents the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem. Others say it demonstrates that marriage holds…

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “Which capital city’s name means “meadow of the gods”?” …1. Oslo 2. Moscow 3. Bratislava 4. Kiev Step 2 : Answer to the question “Which capital city’s name means “meadow of the gods”?” Oslo – Norse gods apparently recognized the city of Oslo as a divine meadow. The name “Oslo” means “meadow of the gods” and is believed to have originated during the Middle Ages. The Norwegian capital’s name was spelled two ways — “Ánslo” and “Áslo” — with “ás” meaning “hill,” referring to the nearby Ekeberg ridge. At the time, the name loosely translated to…

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “Where is this dangerous cliffside trail?” …1. Switzerland 2. China 3. Chile 4. Japan Step 2 : Answer to the question “Where is this dangerous cliffside trail?” China – Don’t look down — this might be one of the most dangerous hikes in the world. The “Plank Walk” consists of a series of narrow wooden planks bolted into the side of one of the peaks of Mount Hua near Xi’an, China, first built over 700 years ago. Considered a sacred mountain, the Plank Walk is a popular pilgrimage site located on Mount Hua’s highest peak at…

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “What was the marooned charter boat on the TV sitcom “Gilligan’s Island”?” The S. S. Minnow is a fictional charter boat on the hit 1960s television sitcom Gilligan’s Island. The ship ran aground on the shore of “an uncharted desert isle” (in the south Pacific Ocean), setting the stage for this popular situation comedy. The TV boat was actually named for Newton Minow, who Gilligan’s Island executive producer Sherwood Schwartz believed “ruined television”. Minow was chairman of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in 1961, and is noted for a speech in which he called…