Author: Evelyn Beresford

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “Where was the first school in the U.S.?” …1. Annapolis 2. New Haven 3. Philadelphia 4. Boston Step 2 : Answer to the question “Where was the first school in the U.S.?” Boston – Founded on April 23, 1635, Boston Latin School is the oldest known school established in the United States. Initially a public secondary school for boys, the school taught Greek, Latin, and the humanities, and was primarily for college prep. Some of its most famous alumni include Samuel Adams and John Hancock – and its most famous dropout is none other than Ben…

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “Whose likeness is depicted on the Purple Heart?” On this day in 1782, General George Washington, the commander in chief of the Continental Army, created the original Purple Heart, designated as the “Badge of Military Merit”. The Purple Heart award is a heart-shaped medal within a gold border, containing a profile of General George Washington. The Order of the Purple Heart, the oldest American military decoration for military merit, is awarded to members of the U.S. armed forces who have been killed or wounded in action against an enemy. It is also awarded to soldiers…

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “Who killed Macbeth in William Shakespeare’s play?” William Shakespeare’s play Macbeth, tells the story of Macbeth’s rise as king and his eventual murder by his rival Macduff. In the play, a Scottish general named Macbeth receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders King Duncan and takes the throne. His ultimate demise was also part of the prophecy foretold by the witches, but Macbeth misunderstood the prophecy and didn’t recognize Macduff as his destined killer. Macduff…

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “What is the capital of the North Star State?” …Saint Paul is the capital and second-most populous city of the U.S. state of Minnesota. The city lies mostly on the east bank of the Mississippi River in the area surrounding its point of confluence with the Minnesota River, and adjoins Minneapolis, the state’s largest city. Known as the “Twin Cities”, the two form the core of Minneapolis–Saint Paul. The official nickname for Minnesota is “The North Star State” which originates from the French motto appearing on Minnesota’s state flag and seal: “l’étoile du nord” (translation:…

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “Which country consumes the most turkey in the world?” …1. United States 2. Turkey 3. United Arab Emirates 4. Israel Step 2 : Answer to the question “Which country consumes the most turkey in the world?” Israel – Americans might love their turkey dinners on Thanksgiving, but the U.S. isn’t the country that consumes the most turkey. That honor goes to Israel, where the average citizen consumes 25.4 pounds of turkey each year. Americans, on the other hand, consume roughly 17.5 pounds per year. The main reason why turkey reigns supreme in Israel is that the…

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “The inventor of carbonated water also discovered what element?” …Joseph Priestley was one of the most influential and colorful scientists of the eighteenth century. As one of the founding fathers of chemistry, Joseph Priestley is credited with the discovery of oxygen in 1774. Priestley was also an English theologian, natural philosopher, and political theorist. Although oxygen was his most important discovery, he also accidentally invented carbonated water in 1767, when he discovered a method of infusing water with carbon dioxide. Priestley also identified a dozen key chemical compounds such as ammonia, sulphur dioxide, nitrous oxide…

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “Who was featured in the very first Apple Computer logo?” …The first Apple logo was designed in 1976 by Apple’s third co-founder Ronald Wayne. The logo depicted Sir Isaac Newton sitting under a tree, with an apple dangling precipitously above his head. Newton, of course, revolutionized science with his discoveries on gravity. And how did he figure it out? An apple fell on his head! The logo included a quote from William Wordsworth, an English poet, that reads; “Newton… A Mind Forever Voyaging Through Strange Seas of Thought … Alone.” The Newton logo was short…

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “Which fad diet was developed by celebrity doctor Arthur Agatston?” The South Beach Diet was developed in the mid-1990s by celebrity doctor Arthur Agatston. Originally called the Modified Carbohydrate Diet, the plan was renamed the South Beach Diet after the South Beach neighborhood in Miami Beach. The diet emphasizes eating food with a low glycemic index, and categorizes carbohydrates and fats as “good” or “bad”. The diet stresses the importance of controlling hunger by eating before it strikes. Dieters are urged to disrupt the typical “hunger-overeat-gain-weight” cycle by cutting out bad carbs and focusing on…

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “Miss Piggy shares her last name with the drummer of which rock band?” Miss Piggy is a Muppet character known for her role in Jim Henson’s The Muppet Show. Since her debut in 1976, Miss Piggy has been notable for her temperamental diva superstar personality, and her on-again, off-again relationship with Kermit the Frog. The character was inspired by jazz singer and songwriter Peggy Lee. In episode 106 of The Muppet Show, it was revealed that Miss Piggy’s full name is “Piggy Lee”. The loveable pig shares her last name with Tommy Lee, the drummer…

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “What is the more common name for somnambulism?” …Sleepwalking — formally known as somnambulism — is a phenomenon in which people may walk or peform other behaviors while still asleep. Somnambulism is classified as a sleeping disorder that occurs as one transitions from a deep stage of sleep to a lighter stage. This period peaks during the early part of the night, so sleepwalking tends to occur in the first few hours after falling asleep. Sleepwalkers often have little or no memory of the incident, as their consciousness has altered into a state in which…