On This Day: The Death of Jesse James
On April 3, 1882, American outlaw Jesse James was shot and killed in his home in St. Joseph, Missouri. The infamous figure met his end while adjusting a picture on the wall, with Robert Ford firing the fatal shot. This event marked a dramatic close to the life of one of the most notorious criminals in the Wild West era.
Daily Trivia Quiz Questions and Answers
Here are the questions and correct answers from a recent daily trivia quiz, covering a wide range of topics from science to entertainment:
General Knowledge Questions
- Which river flows through the city of Norwich? The River Wensum.
- In zoology, what specifically does a folivore eat? Leaves.
- In the card game Bridge, how many tricks must be won to achieve a Grand Slam? All thirteen tricks.
- In which country did the beer Stella Artois originate? Belgium.
- Who played Billie Holiday in the movie "Lady Sings the Blues"? Diana Ross.
- In which London Park would you find The Serpentine? Hyde Park.
- Who won the gold medal for GB in the heptathlon in the 2000 Olympic games? Denise Lewis.
- Who was the last British Ruler from the House of Hanover? Queen Victoria.
- What was the name of the tiger in the Booker Prize winning novel "The Life of Pi"? Richard Parker.
- Who is the mother of Oscar nominated actress Kate Hudson? Goldie Hawn.
Comic Books and Science
In comic books what is the real name of Batman's side-kick Robin? Dick Grayson.
Which Scottish scientist discovered the antibiotic Penicillin? Alexander Fleming.
Geography and Measurements
How many nautical miles make up one league? Three.
Into which body of water does the River Rhine flow? The North Sea.
Television and Folklore
On television, which family lived at the Southfork ranch? The Ewings.
According to folklore which Swiss hero shot an apple off his son's head? William Tell.
Music and Computing
In which musical would you hear the song "Wouldn't it be Loverly"? My Fair Lady.
In computing terms what does the acronym LAN stand for? Local Area Network.
Sports and Organizations
Which organisation has the motto, "Blood and Fire"? Salvation Army.
In a game of snooker how many points are earned by potting the Green ball? Three.
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