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Mind Quest Trivia #15

February 10th, 2008
  1. James Naismith invented what game in 1891?
  2. The time zone BST stands for what?
  3. This sci-fi movie was released in 1977 and was noted for its special effects. Name the film.
  4. Who was the United States president in World War II?
  5. Who wrote the novel The Hand Maid’s Tale?
  6. Larry Page and Sergey Brin are founders of what company?
  7. Lego, the construction toy, originates from what country?
  8. The abbreviation pH stands for what?
  9. What is the technical name for the lie detector?
  10. This is the largest shopping centre in North America. Name the shopping centre?

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Deep Blue

February 10th, 2008

February 10, 1996

IBM’s super computer, Deep Blue, defeats chess champion Gary Kasparov.

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