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  • Who is the Eiffel Tower named after?
    The Eiffel Tower was named after Gustave Eiffel.
  • What animal is kept as a pet in most homes around the world?
    The dog is kept as a pet in most homes.
  • When was the first iPhone released?
    The first iPhone was released in 2007.
  • Where were the first Olympic Games held?
    The first Olympic Games were held in Greece in 776 BC.
  • Who painted Starry Night?
    Starry Night was painted by Vincent Van Gogh.
  • Which instruments are often played in classical orchestras and rock bands?
    The druma and the guitar are often played in both classical orchestras and rock bands.
  • Who is the director of "The nightmare before Christmas"?
    The nightmare before Christmas was directed by Tim Burton.
  • Where was the Titanic built?
    The Titanic was built in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
  • Where is rice grown in large quantities?
    Rice is grown in large quantities in China, India, and Southeast Asia.
  • What language is spoken in Brazil?
    Portuguese is spoken inBrazil.
  • Who designed the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao?
    The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao was designed by the American architect Frank Gehry.
  • The Lord of the Rings films __ (direct) by... a) Steven Spielberg b) James Cameron c) Peter Jackson
    c) Peter Jackson
  • Who wrote the grammy winning song called 'Texas Hold 'em'?
    Texas Hold 'em was written by Beyonce.
  • When was the first man sent to space?
    The first man was sent to space in 1961 (Yuri Gagarin).
  • Which song was played at the end of the very last Beatles concert?
    'Get Back' was played the very end on a rooftop in 1969.
  • How many official languages are used in the United Nations?
    Six official languages are used in the United Nations.
  • Who was the singer of 'Thriller'?
    "Thriller" was sung by Michael Jackson.
  • Who was the inventor of iPhones?
    iPhones WERE were invented by Steve Jobs.
  • Who discovered penicillin?
    Penicillin was discovered by Alexander Fleming.
  • Which product is sold the most in fast-food restaurants?
    Burgers are sold the most in fast-food restaurants.
  • Who discovered America and when?
    America was discovered by Cristóbal Colón in 1492.
  • What material is used to make glass?
    Sand is used to make glass.
  • Who wrote the theory of evolution?
    The theory of evolution was written by Charles Darwin.
  • Which team won the World Cup final in 2010?
    The 2010 World Cup final  was won by Spain.
  • Who wrote 100 Years of Solitude?
    100 Years of Solitude was written by Gabriel García Márquez.
  • Where was coffee first discovered?
    Coffee was first discovered in Ethiopia.
  • How was chocolate originally consumed by the Mayans?
    Chocolate was originally consumed by the Mayans as a bitter drink with spices.
  • Who is the creator and writer of Romeo and Juliet?
    Romeo and Juliet was created and written by William Shakespeare.
  • What drink is made from fermented grapes?
    Wine is made from fermented grapes.
  • How is electricity produced in a hydroelectric power station?
    Electricity is produced by moving water through turbines.
  • Who painted Guernica?
    Guernica was painted by Picasso.
  • Who wrote Harry Potter?
    J.K. Rowling wrote Harry Potter.
  • What type of paper is recycled the most?
    Newspapers are recycled the most.
  • What famous book was written by Mary Shelley in 1818?
    Frankenstein was written by Mary Shelley in 1818.
  • What structure was built to protect the ancient Chinese empire?
    The Great Wall was built to protect China from invasions.
  • Who was the telephone invented by?
    The telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell.
  • What fish are eaten the most often in Japan? Name two.
    Tuna and salmon are eaten the most often in Japan.
  • What book is read by millions every year around the world?
    The Bible is read by millions every year around the world.
  • When was paper money first used?
    Paper money was first used in China during the Tang Dynasty (618 to 907 AD).
  • Where is pizza eaten the most outside of Italy?
    Pizza is eaten the most in the United States outside of Italy.