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madmysha
Jul 7, 20202 min read
How long has sliced bread been around?
Q. How long has sliced bread been around?
A. The first loaf of commercially sliced bread was made July 6, 1928 and sold July, 7, 1928.
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madmysha
Jul 6, 20201 min read
Do earthworms regenerate after being cut in half?
Q. Do earthworms regenerate after being cut in half?
A. An earthworms head is closest to the band, only a head with a band can regenerate.
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madmysha
Jul 5, 20203 min read
Who created the bikini?
Q. Who created the bikini?
A. French Designer Louis Reard unveiled "le bikini" July 5, 1946.
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madmysha
Jul 4, 20202 min read
When did fireworks become a 4th of July tradition?
Q. When did fireworks become a 4th of July tradition?
A. Fireworks date back to 200BC & were first used to celebrate 4th of July in 1777.
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madmysha
Jul 3, 20202 min read
When were sunglasses invented?
Q. When were sunglasses invented?
A. Sun optics have been around for ages, but modern sunglasses came about 1929, called Foster Grants.
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madmysha
Jul 2, 20202 min read
Which president signed the 1964 Civil Rights Act?
Q. Which president signed the 1964 Civil Rights Act?
A. John F. Kennedy started the civil rights bill but Lyndon Johnson signed it to law.
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madmysha
Jul 1, 20202 min read
Why is July 1 National Postage Stamp Day?
Q. Why is July 1 National Postage Stamp Day?
A. National Postage Stamp Day celebrates the first U.S. stamp being issued on July 1, 1847.
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madmysha
Jun 30, 20202 min read
What year did the Corvette debut?
Q. What year did the Corvette debut?
A. The first Corvette rolled off the line June 30, 1953. 300 Polo White convertibles offered that year
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madmysha
Jun 29, 20202 min read
When did rodeo clowns come about?
Q. When did rodeo clowns come about?
A. Rodeo clown was an official rodeo profession by the 1920s. A clown used the 1st barrel in the 1930s
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madmysha
Jun 28, 20202 min read
Who invented the lava lamp?
Q. Who invented the lava lamp?
A. Edward Craven Walker invented the lava lamp which hit shelves in 1963.
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madmysha
Jun 27, 20202 min read
What year was the Newbery Medal first awarded?
Q. What year was the Newbery Medal first awarded?
A. It was first awarded June 27, 1922 to The Story of Mankind by Hendrik Willem van Loon
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madmysha
Jun 26, 20202 min read
When did Pop-Tarts come out?
Q. When did Pop-Tarts come out?
A. Unfrosted Pop-Tarts came out 1964(apple, strawberry, blueberry, brown sugar-cinnamon) 1967 for frosted
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madmysha
Jun 25, 20202 min read
What was the first color tv program?
Q. What was the first color tv program?
A. 'Premiere' was the first color TV show. It broadcast 4:35-5:35pm on June 25, 1951 on CBS.
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madmysha
Jun 24, 20202 min read
How old was Mary Pickford when she signed her $1,000,000 contract?
Q. How old was Mary Pickford when she signed her $1,000,000 contract?
A. She was 24 when she signed the 1st ever $1000000 acting contract
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madmysha
Jun 23, 20203 min read
How old was Alan Turing when he cracked the Enigma Code?
Q. How old was Alan Turing when he broke the Enigma Code?
A. Turing was 27 when he & his team invented the Bombe to crack the enigma code
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madmysha
Jun 22, 20202 min read
Who invented the zip tie?
Q. Who invented the zip tie?
A. Maurus C. Logan, of electrical company Thomas & Betts invented zip ties in 1958. Originally called Ty-Rap
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madmysha
Jun 21, 20203 min read
When did Father's Day start?
Q. When did Father's Day start?
A. Sonora Smart Dodd suggested USA Father's day in 1909 & it was celebrated annually starting 1910.
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madmysha
Jun 20, 20202 min read
What year did Jaws come out?
Q. What year did Jaws come out?
A. Jaws was released in theaters June 20, 1975. It was a breakthrough for 27-year-old director Spielberg.
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madmysha
Jun 19, 20202 min read
When did Juneteenth start?
Q. When did Juneteenth start?
A. Juneteenth is celebrating the release of the last of the slaves in Texas 1865. Juneteenth started 1866.
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madmysha
Jun 18, 20202 min read
How long did Sally Ride work for NASA?
Q. How long did Sally Ride work for NASA?
A. Sally Ride worked for NASA 9 years, from 1978-1987 & was the first American woman in space.
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