31.

Who is the English physicist responsible for the 'Big Bang Theory'?
A. Albert Einstein B. Michael Skube
C. George Gamow D. Roger Penrose
Answer and Explanation
Answer:C
Explanation: George Gamow. Gamow, who died in 1968, was a physicist, who published "Thirty Years that Shook Physics".
32.

What 'game' was first produced by the Southern Novelty Company in Baltimore, Maryland in 1892?
A. Frisbee B. Monopoly
C. Ouija board D. Ping Pong
Answer and Explanation
Answer:C
Explanation: The board was invented by Isaac and William Fuld. The word 'Ouija' comes from the French and German words for 'yes', 'oui' and 'ja'.
33.

Who had an explosive idea and first patented DYNAMITE?
A. J. R. Gluber B. A. Nobel
C. G. Fawks D. W. Bickford
Answer and Explanation
Answer:B
Explanation: Alfred Noble patented dynamite in 1876. Nobel left $9 million in his will to be used as awards for people whose work benefit humanity - The Nobel Peace Prize etc.
34.

Who had an explosive idea and first patented DYNAMITE?
A. J. R. Gluber B. A. Nobel
C. G. Fawks D. W. Bickford
Answer and Explanation
Answer:B
Explanation: Alfred Noble patented dynamite in 1876. Nobel left $9 million in his will to be used as awards for people whose work benefit humanity - The Nobel Peace Prize etc.
35.

Who invented the Spinning Jenny?
A. Thornton Hargreaves B. Peter Hargreaves
C. James Hargreaves D. Simon Hargreaves
Answer and Explanation
Answer:C
Explanation: Awarded a Patent in 1770. It used 8 bobbins at once.