Who is credited with inventing the code that uses dots and dashes?
Samuel Morse. Others contributed to the invention called Morse code, which was transmitted across telegraph lines.
An inventor from what country received the first patent for peanut butter?
Canada. Marcellus Gilmore Edson received the first patent for peanut butter in 1884.
Which of the following does NOT occur in May?
International Nurses Day
Victoria Day
Belmont Stakes in the U.S.
Mother's Day
What baseball brothers were nicknamed Dizzy and Daffy: DiMaggio or Dean?
Dean. Dizzy and Daffy Dean were pitchers. They played together for a few years as members of the St. Louis Cardinals.
Jimmy Stewart was born on May 20, 1908. Which is NOT one of his films?
Rear Window
The Philadelphia Story
Charade. Charade starred Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn.
Harvey
Which two astrological signs represent May?
Taurus and Gemini
Pisces and Aries
Aries and Gemini
Gemini and Virgo
What famous poet born in May said, “To err is human; to forgive, divine.”
Alexander Pope. Pope was a poet during the 18th century.
Robert Browning
Robert Burns
Joyce Kilmer
Jazz musician Miles Davis was born on May 26, 1926. What instrument did he play?
Trumpet. Davis won nine Grammy Awards during his career. He was heavily involved in the development of jazz.
What did Johannes Gutenberg invent?
The printing press. The first Gutenberg Bible was printed in 1455, and it included colored illustrations.
Was the first Black inventor to become a millionaire a man or woman?
Woman. Madam C. J. Walker, born Sarah Breedlove, came from the cotton fields to invent a line of hair treatment products that revolutionized Black hair care.
Who was the first to secure a patent for the telephone?
Alexander Graham Bell. The 29-year-old inventor did so in March 1876. He had a personal interest in sound technology because his mother and wife were deaf.
What car manufacturer produces the Corvette: Toyota or Chevrolet?
Chevrolet. The two-door sports car is called the “Vette” for short. It’s been produced since 1953.
Singer Peggy Lee was born on May 26, 1920. Which of her songs begins “Never know how much I love you, never know how much I care”?
“It’s a Good Day”
“Black Coffee”
“Fever.” It is her signature song, and it made her internat
“Mañana (Is Soon Enough for Me)”
What type of eye surgery equipment did Patricia Bath receive a patent for?
Cataract. She invented the Laserphaco Pro probe, which is less painful and more precise than previous cataract procedures.
Eleven-year-old Frank Neuhauser won the first National Spelling Bee in May 1925. Which is the correct spelling of the winning word?
Gladoilus
Gladiolis
Glodiolus
Gladiolus
What horse race occurs in May: the Belmont Stakes or the Kentucky Derby?
The Kentucky Derby. The first jewel of the Triple Crown is held on the first Saturday in May. The Belmont is held in June.
Who is generally considered to have invented the modern airplane?
The Wright Brothers (Orville and Wilbur) were first to take flight, and also invented the modern airplane.
How did the month of May get its name?
May means “five” in Latin.
It was named after the Greek god Maia.
It is short for maypole.
It was named after the Greek god Mars.
What founding father used his experiments with electricity to create a lightning rod that directed electricity away from buildings?
Benjamin Franklin. Some of his inventions included bifocals, the Franklin stove, and swim fins used in snorkeling and diving.
May was the ______ month in the Julian calendar.
Fifth. May is the fifth month in both the Julian and Gre
Third
First
Fourth
Who invented crop rotation, which then led to the development of more than 300 peanut products?
George Washington Carver. His crop rotation led to an abundance of crops, not just peanuts.
What is the only six-letter word that ends with the letters “MAY”? (hint: disappointed feeling)
Dismay
What is Eli Whitney most famous for inventing?
Cotton gin.
What is the birthstone for May?
Emerald. Colombia produces the largest and the highest quality emeralds in the world.
True or False? May occurs during the autumn season in the northern hemisphere.
False. In the northern hemisphere, May occurs during spring.
Was dry-cleaning invented in Europe?
No. It was invented by Thomas Jennings, a Black man who was born free in New York City. He was the first to receive a patent for “dry scouring."
What branch of military did General MacArthur serve: Navy or Army?
Army. Douglas MacArthur was a West Point graduate. He was the supreme commander of the Allied Powers during World War II.
True or False? May is one of the months mentioned in the song “Shine On Harvest Moon.”
False. The line from the song is “I ain’t had no lovin’ since April, January, June, or July."
On what continent was the TV invented?
North America. Philo Taylor Farnsworth invented the electronic television. He got the idea while plowing a field. He was just 14 when the idea struck him.
Who is known for inventing the incandescent lightbulb, the phonograph, and the early movie camera?
Thomas Edison. He was one of the original owners of Edison General Electric.
Football player Johnny Unitas was born on May 7, 1933. What position did he play?
Wide receiver
Quarterback
Tight end
Running back