Author: Evelyn Beresford

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “Which of the following insects can fly at speeds of 60 miles per hour?” …Dragonflies can fly at speeds of up to 60 mph, making them the fastest insect on the planet. They have long, thin, colorful bodies, six legs, large eyes, and two pairs of transparent wings that allow them to propel themselves up, down, sideways, forward, and backward without changing its orientation. They are proficient fliers, and tend to only catch prey and eat while flying. Dragonflies do not bite and they do not sting. The largest dragonfly fossil had a wingspan of…

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “world war ii helped catapault which forgotten book into an all-time classic?” The war helped catapult four men into the presidency – Andrew Jackson, John Quincy Adams, James Monroe, and William Henry Harrison – and three men into the vice-presidency – Daniel D. Tompkins, John C. Calhoun, and Richard M. Johnson. Step 2 : Answer to the question “world war ii helped catapault which forgotten book into an all-time classic?” Donald R. Hickey is a professor of history at Wayne State College, Wayne, Nebraska. He is the author of Don’t Give Up the…

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “Which writer coined the phrase “ships that pass in the night”?” This line originates from the poem “The Theologian’s Tale” in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s Tales of a Wayside Inn. The poem reads: “Ships that pass in the night, and speak each other in passing / Only a signal shown and a distant voice in the darkness…” Here, the passing ships tell the readers about the people who see each other for the first time, and only for a short duration, before parting ways, disappearing into the vastness of the earth. Thus, the poet is telling…

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “After his boat was sunk in WWII, Lt. John F. Kennedy sent a “help message” using what?” …On this day in 1943, while John F. Kennedy was serving in World War II as commander of the PT109, his boat was hit by a Japanese destroyer and his crew was stranded in the Solomon Islands. Lieutenant John F. Kennedy carved a distress message into a coconut shell and gave it to two natives to deliver to the PT base. The message carved into the coconut shell stated: “NAURO ISL…COMMANDER…NATIVE KNOWS POS’IT…HE CAN PILOT…11 ALIVE…NEED SMALL BOAT…KENNEDY”.…

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “What is NOT a reason people visit shrines in Japan?” …While Japanese people go to shrines for many reasons, there are also things that are discouraged on a visit. People who are in mourning, sick, or have an injury should wait to visit a shrine, as those are signs of impurity. The shrines also have water fountains with ladles for cleansing your hands and mouth before you enter, a sign of respect and purification before visiting the gods. Step 2 : Answer to the question “What is NOT a reason people visit shrines in Japan?” Mourn…

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “What state is home to the country’s highest speed limit?” …1. Alaska 2. Montana 3. Nevada 4. Texas Step 2 : Answer to the question “What state is home to the country’s highest speed limit?” Texas – Everything is bigger in Texas, including the speed limits. On a 40-mile stretch of State Highway 130 between Austin and San Antonio, drivers can legally cruise as fast as 85 mph — the highest posted speed limit in the country. Since 1995, 35 states have raised their speed limits to 70 mph or higher as cars have become faster…

Step 1 : Introduction to the question ” While in Thailand, Andrew Zimmern visited Oneruk, a famous designer of ______. ” …1. purses 2. chairs 3. hats 4. shoes Step 2 : Answer to the question ” While in Thailand, Andrew Zimmern visited Oneruk, a famous designer of ______. ” shoes.: Please let us know as comment, if the answer is not correct! Step 3 : Disclaimer & Terms of Use regarding the question ” While in Thailand, Andrew Zimmern visited Oneruk, a famous designer of ______. ” Our machine learning tool trying its best to find the relevant answer to your question. Now its your turn, “The more…

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “Who used “I Will Always Love You” as his campaign song?” Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein’s selection of Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” for his sham campaign in 2002 is perhaps the most nonsensical choice of a campaign song in political history. Apparently the song was played from dawn to dusk throughout the country, until the election was held. By all accounts it did a great job. Official figures showed a voter turnout of 100 percent, with an even more surprising result. The voters had overwhelmingly supported Saddam Hussein in the referendum for president,…

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “What band release the hit song “Ruby Tuesday” in 1967?” “Ruby Tuesday” is a song recorded by the Rolling Stones. The song was actually released as the B-side of the single. The A-side “Let’s Spend the Night Together” was a hit in Great Britain, but many American radio stations thought the song was too risqué to play on the air. So they flipped it over and “Ruby Tuesday” became the hit in this country. In his autobiography, Keith Richards says he wrote the song about his former girlfriend, model Linda Keith, after she ditched him…

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “A popular variety of asparagus shares its name with which First Lady?” …The First Lady of the United States is the informal but accepted title held by the wife of the President of the United States, concurrent with the president’s term of office.  Step 2 : Answer to the question “A popular variety of asparagus shares its name with which First Lady?” Martha Washington: This bright-green veggie is packed with good-for-you vitamins and minerals like vitamins A, C, E, K, and B6. The name asparagus comes from the Greek language and means “sprout” or “shoot.” One…