Season 1 Episode 1 Flashcards
What’s heavier? A pound of cotton? or a pound of stone?
Neither. They both weigh the same.
How many terms did Benjamin Franklin serve as president of the United States of America?
Never. He was never the president of the United States.
Benjamin Franklin, also called Ben Franklin, pseudonym Richard Saunders (born January 17 [January 6, Old Style], 1706, Boston, Massachusetts [U.S.]—died April 17, 1790, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.) was an American printer and publisher, author, inventor and scientist, and diplomat.
- One of the foremost of the Founding Fathers, Franklin helped draft the Declaration of Independence and was one of its signers, represented the United States in France during the American Revolution, and was a delegate to the Constitutional Convention.*
- He made important contributions to science, especially in the understanding of electricity, and is remembered for the wit, wisdom, and elegance of his writing.*
Name a few of Thomas Edison’s most famous inventions.
He invented the phonograph, the electrographic vote recorder (his first invention), and the magnetic iron ore separator. He also played a major role in the improvement of the light bulb and with the invention of motion picture.
Who is Thomas Edison?
Thomas Alva Edison (born February 11, 1847, Milan, Ohio, U.S.—died October 18, 1931, West Orange, New Jersey) was an American inventor who, singly or jointly, held a world record 1,093 patents. In addition, he created the world’s first industrial research laboratory.
Did Thomas Edison invent the light bulb?
No. He didn’t invent the light bulb.
Thomas Edison is most well known for his invention of the light bulb. Contrary to popular belief, Edison did not invent the light bulb; it had been around for a number of years. The electric lights at the time, however, were unreliable, expensive, and short-lived. Over twenty distinct efforts by other inventors the world over were already underway when Edison entered the light bulb invention race.
By creating a vacuum inside the bulb, finding the right filament to use, and running lower voltage through the bulb, Edison was able to achieve a light bulb that lasted for many hours. This was a substantial improvement, and one that led with more improvements, to making the light bulb practical and economical.
Of course, Edison also later invented the entire electric utility system so he could power all those light bulbs, motors and other appliances that soon followed.
You have 13 puppies all but 8 died, how many puppies do you have left?
You have 8 puppies left.
If you were running in a race and you passed the person in 2nd place, what place would you be in?
You would be in 2nd place.
Your mom had four kids, North, South, East, and who’s the last one?
Me!
If you’re traveling 81 miles (130.357 km) per hour? How long does it take to do 81 miles (130.357 km)?
It takes an hour.
Who is the current speaker for the House of Representatives?
Nancy Pelosi
Democratic Party
California 12th District
Terms of Service: January 3, 2019 - Present
Who was the speaker of the House of Representatives from October 2015 to January 2019?
Paul Ryan
Republican Party
Wisconsin 1st District
Terms of Service: October 29, 2015 to January 3, 2019
