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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1. How many Major League Baseball teams are there in California?
2. Name the largest lake in Canada?
3. Eddie Vedder is the lead singer of what band?
4. Who was the creator of the cartoon Peanuts?
5. Herman Melville is famous for what novel.
6. This was one of the most difficult engineering projects ever undertaken, connecting the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. What was the project?
7. This medical group is often referred to as WHO. What does it stand for?
8. What is the largest muscle in the human body?
9. Martin Cooper invented this device in 1973 and millions of people around the world have one.  What is the device?
10. This bridge was the longest suspension bridge in the world when it was completed in 1937. What is the name of the bridge?

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1. What arena do the New York Rangers play?
2. Name the capital city of California.
3. LaMarcus Adna Thompson is sometimes referred to as the “Father of Gravity” and is known for developing what?
4. Paul Hewson is frequently known as this nickname. What is his nickname?
5. Name Stephen King’s first novel produced into a movie?
6. This inventor/entrepreneur holds more than 1000 patents. Name this person.
7. What is the world’s largest hotel chain?
8. What are the four essential elements to sustain living organisms?
9. When VHS came out in the 1970s, who was their main competitor?
10. Name the tunnel connecting the United Kingdom and France?

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1. When was the first time women participated in the Olympics?
2. Name the largest desert in Asia?
3. Name the host of Deal or No Deal.
4. Name the youngest person to win an Oscar?
5. Who wrote the children story James and the Giant Peach?
6. When did the United States issue their Declaration of Independence?
7. What company created instant coffee?
8. What is the longest bone in the human body?
9. Who invented the printing press?
10. This landmark in Toronto opened in 1976. What is this landmark?

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1. What famous athlete retired on January 12, 1999?
2. What city was Elvis Presley born?
3. Marvel Comics introduced Spider Man in the 1960’s. Who played Spider Man in the blockbuster movie?
4. Who created American heroes Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn?
5. What was John Grisham profession before he became a writer?
6. Who was the first man to walk on the Moon?
7. Name “The Big Five” global record labels in the music industry.
8. How many feet are in 1 km?
9. Name the co-founders of Apple Computer.
10. Who painted the Mona Lisa?

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1. Who was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball?
2. Where would you go to visit Radio City Music Hall?
3. Name the actor who played Bruce Wayne in the original Batman movie.
4. What is Bill Gates full name?
5. This book was published in 1947 and has become one of the most read books in the world. What is the title of the book?
6. What battle occurred on June 6, 1944?
7. The acronym ING for ING Direct Bank stands for what?
8. What is the symbol for titanium on the periodic table of elements?
9. What does CMYK stand for?
10. What prominent building opened in New York during the Great Depression?

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