Archive for April 2008

Mind Quest Trivia #44

April 27th, 2008
  1. Where was the first Formula 1 race?
  2. What is the name of the imaginary line that separates the Earth’s Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
  3. This actor played roles in JFK, Cool Runnings and Wagons East. Name the actor.
  4. Who was the prime minister of Canada during World War I?
  5. This American writer is recognized by his poem, The Raven. Who is this poet?
  6. This event occurs annually in July for seven days in Pamplona, Spain. Name the event.
  7. What company is the world’s largest soft drink maker?
  8. Albert Einstein is best known for this theory. Name his well-known theory.
  9. This arcade game was popular in the 1980s and is one of the famous arcade games of all time.
  10. This attraction borders Canada and the United States. It can generate 4.4 million kilowatts of electricity. Name the attraction.

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Expo 67

April 27th, 2008

April 27, 1967

Expo 67 opens in Montreal, Quebec.

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Mind Quest Trivia #29

April 20th, 2008
  1. What organization is in charge of running the Olympics?
  2. Name the countries that make up the G8 Summit.
  3. Donnie Wahlberg was a former member of this band. Name the band.
  4. Felipe Calderon is the president of what country?
  5. Who is the author who wrote 2001: A Space Odyssey?
  6. Name the 3 major political parties in the United Kingdom?
  7. Edward S. Lampert is the chairman of what large retail chain?
  8. Name the process where a solid directly changes to a vapour without passing through the liquid state.
  9. Alexandre Godefoy developed this electronic device in 1890 and can be found in bathrooms and saloons. Name what was invented.
  10. This mascot is seen at the Quebec Winter Carnival. Name the mascot.

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Earth Day

April 20th, 2008

April 22, 1970

Earth Day is founded by Gaylord Nelson.

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