What Do You Know: 60 books

Question 1: What was the original purpose why Golden Retrievers were bred? Answer: To make them gundogs. Golden Retrievers (left in the picture above) were originally bred to become gundogs. They assisted hunters in retrieving waterfowl like ducks and upland game birds. They were called...

Question: What was the name of the first dog to be featured as the cover of Life Magazine? Answer: Blind of Arden Blind of Arden is a black Labrador Retriever that was featured in the December 12th issue of Life Magazine in 1938. He is the winner of the open all-age stage of the Long Island...

Question: What was the name of the first dog to be featured as the cover of Life Magazine? Answer: Blind of Arden Blind of Arden is a black Labrador Retriever that was featured in the December 12th issue of Life Magazine in 1938. He is the winner of the open all-age stage of the Long Island...

Question: Even before becoming a member of One Direction, he was in a band. Do you know the name of the band?  Answer: Before becoming a member of One Direction, Harry was the lead singer in a band called White Eskimo. The band was started by his good school friends Hayden Morris, Nick Clough,...

Which US President gave the White House its name? (The First Challenge, Question  #1) Which President was known to skinny-dip in the Potomac river? (The Fourth Challenge, Sample from Question #13) Who hosted the first Thanksgiving in the White House? (The Final Challenge, Question...

Question: Even before becoming a member of One Direction, he was in a band. Do you know the name of the band? Answer: Before becoming a member of One Direction, Harry was the lead singer in a band called White Eskimo. The band was started by his good school friends Hayden Morris, Nick Clough, and...

Elvis’ last car was a what? What was the name of Elvis’ pet chimpanzee? What was the name of Elvis’ twin brother? Which audition did Elvis fail on CBS Network in 1955? Which country was first to honor Elvis on a postage stamp? Elvis Presley’s entourage, who all wore diamond and gold rings...

What is Justin’s favorite romantic movie? (The First Challenge) Occasionally, Justin wears tape on his fingers during performances. People speculate that this is act is a homage to one of Justin’s idols, a musical legend who has passed on. Can you name this musical icon? (The Fourth Challenge,...

Elvis’ last car was a what? What was the name of Elvis’ pet chimpanzee? What was the name of Elvis’ twin brother? Which audition did Elvis fail on CBS Network in 1955? Which country was first to honor Elvis on a postage stamp? Elvis Presley’s entourage, who all wore diamond and gold rings...

Question: How many Grammy awards did Michael Jackson win in 1984? Answer: Eight Together with Norah Jones and Carlos Santana, he holds the record from most Grammys won in a single year by an artist. (Sample from The First Challenge) Question: Which President wanted to give him a special...

Question 11: Why is his name spelled “Dwyane” instead of the common “Dwayne”? Answer: There was a spelling mistake in his birth certificate, and his parents kept that name. (Sample from The First Challenge)   Question 13 What nickname did Shaquille O’Neal give him in...

Question 1: In which state was the atomic bomb tested for the first time in history? Answer: New Mexico On July 16, 1945, the first ever nuclear weapon test was conducted in Alamogordo, New Mexico. At precisely 5:29:45 a.m., the atomic bomb that was the product of the Manhattan project was...

Question: At what age did she learn to play the guitar? Answer: Thirteen The inspiration for her musical career came at an early age. She had already begun taking singing lessons at 9, and by 13 she had learned to play the guitar. As a result, her interest in music grew and she decided to make a...

Question 11: Why is his name spelled “Dwyane” instead of the common “Dwayne”? Answer: There was a spelling mistake in his birth certificate, and his parents kept that name. (Sample from The First Challenge)   Question 13 What nickname did Shaquille O’Neal give him in...