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FOTD: Who discovered gold at Sutter’s Creek, California in 1848?
Who discovered gold at Sutter’s Creek, California in 1848?
FOTD: What was the first brand of beer to be sold in cans?
On January 24, 1935, the Gottfried Krueger Brewing Company released the first beer packaged in a can. Thanks to the American Can Company, they delivered 2.000 cans of Krueger's Finest ...
FOTD: What is the state wildflower of the state of Arizona?
The state wildflower of Arizona is the Saguaro Blossom. It grows on the tree-sized Saguaro Cactus found in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona.
FOTD: From where did Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. deliver his famous, “I Have A Dream” speech?
Martin Luther King, Jr. was standing on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial while he was delivering his famous 17-minute long, "I Have A Dream" speech.
FOTD: What is the only state that has two official languages?
The only U.S. state that has more than one official language is Hawaii. Its official languages are English and Hawaiin
FOTD: What Nazi was known as, “The Butcher of Lyon”?
Klaus Barbie who was sentenced to life in prison on July 4, 1987 was known as The Butcher of Lyon.
FOTD: What was the name of the ship captained by Jason in Greek Mythology?
Jason captained the ship Argo. He led his Argonauts on the quest in search of the Golden Fleece.FOTD: What board game, which once used Jamie Farr in its commercials, used the slogan, “A minute to learn…A lifetime to master.”?
Jamie Farr starred in commercials for the board game Othello, which used the slogan, "A minute to learn...A Lifetime to master."FOTD: What is the southernmost national capital in the world?
The southernmost national capital in the world is Wellington, New Zealand. It was named for Arthur Wellesley the 1st Duke of Wellington.FOTD: What U.S. Capital’s name, when translated to English means, “Sheltered Bay”?
Honolulu is a Hawaiian word which when translated to English means, Sheltered Bay.FOTD: What Spanish explorer is credited with discovering the Grand Canyon in 1540?
Garcia Lopez de Cardenas is credited with discovering the Grand Canyon.FOTD: How many U.S. state capitals have the word, “City” in their name?
There are four state capitals that contain the word, "City". They are: Carson City, Nevada Jefferson City, Missouri Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Salt Lake City, Utah
FOTD: What U.S. city has the second highest Polish population in the world behind only Warsaw, Poland?
Chicago, Illinois has the second highest Polish population in the world behind only Warsaw, Poland.
FOTD: What is the name of Thor’s hammer?
Thor's hammer is named Mjolnir.
FOTD: Which was the last state to get a Wal*Mart?
The last state to have a Wal*Mart built in it was Vermont. They got their first one in 1995 when they moved into a vacant Woolworth's store in downtown Bentonville, ...
FOTD: Who was Osama Bin Laden’s #2 man, advisor, and personal physician?
Osama Bin Laden's longtime right-hand man, advisor, and personal physician was Ayman Muhammad Rabaie al-Zawahiri. he is now one of the frontrunners to take over the reigns of al-Qeada now ...
FOTD: What does the SEAL in U.S. Navy Seal stand for?
The name Seals is actually an acronym used to represent the special forces teams ability to operate in the SEa, Air, and on Land. their extensive training makes them perfect ...
Correction: Fact of the Day: Who was the first living person to appear on a U.S. postage stamp?
Normally to appear on a U.S. postage stamp you have to be dead, its in the postal regulations. The regulations actually say that a person has to be dead for ...
FOTD: The great Apache warrior Geronimo rode in which U.S. President’s inaugural parade?
In 1905 Geronimo rode in President Theodore Roosevelt's inaugural parade. This was 19 years after he had surrendered in Skeleton Canyon, Arizona, and just one year after he made his ...Next Page »
