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madmysha
Sep 5, 20202 min read
How long has the magnifying glass been around?
Q. How long has the magnifying glass been around?
A. Magnifying lenses have been used for thousands of years. 1st for science-13th century.
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madmysha
Sep 4, 20202 min read
When did Google start?
Q. When did Google start?
A. The idea started in 1995 with Larry Page & Sergey Brin. Google officially incorporated on September 4th, 1998.
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madmysha
Sep 3, 20202 min read
When did the Vlasic Stork arrive?
Q. When did the Vlasic Stork arrive?
A. The Vlasic stork arrived in 1974, capitalizing on low birth rates & pregnancy cravings for pickles
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madmysha
Sep 2, 20203 min read
Where did the Goddess Tara originate?
Q. Where did the Goddess Tara originate?
A. The Tara we know today originated in early Hinduism & was in buddhism by the 3rd century B.C.
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madmysha
Sep 1, 20202 min read
How old was Bobby Fischer when he won the World Chess Championship?
Q. How old was Bobby Fischer when he won the World Chess Championship?
A. Bobby Fischer was 29 y/o and was the 1st American to win the WCC.
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madmysha
Aug 31, 20202 min read
What year was "Where The Wild Things Are" published?
Q. What year was "Where The Wild Things Are" published?
A. Maurice Sendak's "Where The Wild Things Are" was first published in 1963.
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madmysha
Aug 30, 20202 min read
Can you get vitamin D through a window?
Q. Can you get Vitamin D through a window?
A. No, vitamin D is only produced from direct sunlight on skin. UVB rays don't go through glass
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madmysha
Aug 29, 20202 min read
How long is the longest longhorn?
Poncho Via holds the Guinness World Record for his 10'7.4" horn length as confirmed 5/8/2019, Bucklehead broke that 10/4/2019 with 11'1.8".
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madmysha
Aug 28, 20201 min read
What's the biggest Elephant?
Q. What's the biggest Elephant?
A. The largest elephants today are the African Elephant. The largest recorded was 13 feet and 24,000 lbs.
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madmysha
Aug 27, 20203 min read
What do the spots on a Ladybug indicate?
Q. What do the spots on a Ladybug indicate?
A. The bright colors with spots or strips on a ladybug are meant to ward off predators.
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madmysha
Aug 26, 20202 min read
When did it become legal for women to vote in the U.S.?
May 21, 1919 the House passed the 19th amendment, followed by the Senate. 8/18/1920 it was ratified by the 36th state & certified 8/26/1920
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madmysha
Aug 25, 20203 min read
How old is Tim Burton?
Q. How old is Tim Burton?
A. Timothy William Burton was born August 25, 1958, in Burbank, California. He turned 72 today.
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madmysha
Aug 24, 20204 min read
Who invented Trolls?
Q. Who invented Trolls?
A. Danish baker, Thomas Dam (1915-1989) began sculpting in after losing his job. His troll design appeared in 1956.
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madmysha
Aug 23, 20201 min read
When was the first human powered flight?
Q. When was the first human powered flight?
A. Bryan Allen flew a human-powered Gossamer Condor on August 23, 1977 in Shafter, California.
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madmysha
Aug 22, 20202 min read
Where did the tooth fairy come from?
It's national Tooth Fairy day today. We believe in the Tooth Fairy at my house, it was always a pleasure to lose a tooth, because you...
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madmysha
Aug 21, 20202 min read
When was Winnie the Pooh written?
Q. When was Winnie the Pooh written?
A. A.A. Milne wrote Winnie-the-Pooh about his son's teddy bear. it was published October 14, 1926.
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madmysha
Aug 20, 20201 min read
Where is Mountain Ash native?
Q. Where is Mountain Ash native?
A. Native to Northeastern North America from Newfoundland, Canada down to Georgia.
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madmysha
Aug 19, 20202 min read
What is the world's smallest owl?
Q. What is the world's smallest owl?
A. The elf owl is the smallest owl at 5" tall, 9" wingspan and a weight of 1-1.5 ounces.
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madmysha
Aug 18, 20202 min read
Which state finalized Woman's Suffrage?
Q. Which state finalized Woman's Suffrage?
A. Tennessee became the 36th state to ratify the 19th amendment, giving women voting rights.
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madmysha
Aug 17, 20201 min read
Why is it called a highway?
Q. Why is it called a highway?
A. Ancient Roman roads had a mound in the middle formed by earth from the side ditches, hence a "high" way
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