On December 14, 1799, Washington died of a severe respiratory ailment. He humbly identified himself in his will as George Washington, of Mount Vernon, a citizen of the United States!!!!!

1. In which year was the "Lady with the Lamp" born? Your answer: 1870 The correct answer was 1820 Florence Nightingale ("Lady with the Lamp") lived from 1820 to 1910 and founded the Nightingale School of Nursing in London, which opened in 1860, the same year Abraham Lincoln was elected president. She did her famous nursing work during the Crimean War, in which the British were allied to the Ottoman Empire against Russia (1853), which had occupied two of the Turkish Empire's vassal states (Moldavia and Walachia). 53% of FunTrivia players have answered this question correctly in the past. Question by player OJR1. I see an error - submit correction... 2. Which African country found in the Indian Ocean gained its independence in 1968 from Britain? Your answer: Mauritius Since 1810, Mauritius was occupied by the British. The aftermath of the World Wars were wearing on the British Empire, which was weakening greatly. Gradually, it started granting independence to some of its colonies. Mauritius, being one of them, was granted its independence on the 12th of March, 1968. 52% of FunTrivia players have answered this question correctly in the past. Question by player Hiyori. I see an error - submit correction... 3. Whaam! Which American pop artist exploded onto the contemporary art scene in the 1960s with his huge blown up paintings of simple comic strips? Your answer: David Hockney The correct answer was Roy Lichtenstein 'Whaam!' is actually a painting by Roy Lichtenstein, painted during his war period in 1963. It depicts a fighter plane shooting down another plane in classic comic book fashion, with the word 'Whaam' coming out of the plane that has just been hit. Roy Lichtenstein was born in Manhattan, and although he is most famous for his comic book paintings, he also did many 'near copies' of other famous works of art, notably van Gogh's 'Bedroom in Arles'. 35% of FunTrivia players have answered this question correctly in the past. Question by player pagea. I see an error - submit correction... 4. Who was the first U.S. President to have been born a United States citizen? Your answer: George Washington The correct answer was Martin Van Buren Martin Van Buren was born on December 5th, 1782. All previous Presidents were born British subjects before the American Revolution. 50% of FunTrivia players have answered this question correctly in the past. Question by player SLAPSHOT4. I see an error - submit correction... 5. In Terry Pratchett's "Discworld" novels, what is Sgt Colon's first name? Your answer: Arnold The correct answer was Fred Fred, or Frederick Colon, enjoys a healthy relationship with his wife despite only ever passing her in the doorway as they head to different work shifts. 26% of FunTrivia players have answered this question correctly in the past. Question by player Bleaghhh. I see an error - submit correction... 6. What happened to Adolf Hitler after his "Beer Hall Putsch" in Munich failed in 1923? Your answer: sentenced to five years in prison Hitler only served eight months (or, if one includes the time spent in prison awaiting trial, twelve months). While he was incarcerated he wrote "Mein Kampf". He was released early by the Bavarian government, which had a soft spot for hardline nationalists. 61% of FunTrivia players have answered this question correctly in the past. Question by player paul4760. I see an error - submit correction... 7. Jerry Lewis, the comedian, had a son who had a music career in the 1960s. What was his son's name? Your answer: Larry Lewis The correct answer was Gary Lewis Gary Lewis was born July 31, 1946 in California. He was the lead singer of the group Gary Lewis and the Playboys. 63% of FunTrivia players have answered this question correctly in the past. Question by player Ilona_Ritter. I see an error - submit correction... 8. How many stitches are on an average baseball? Your answer: 108 There are 108 double stitches on a baseball or 216 single stitches. The first and last stitches are completely hidden. They are made using 88 inches of waxed red thread and are sewn by hand. 51% of FunTrivia players have answered this question correctly in the past. Question by player Norabee. I see an error - submit correction... 9. Toto and Peter Gabriel wrote songs about which American actress, in the 1980s? Your answer: Rosanna Arquette Toto wrote "Rosanna", and Peter Gabriel wrote "In Your Eyes" for the actress. Quite the groupie... 33% of FunTrivia players have answered this question correctly in the past. Question by player reborntaq. I see an error - submit correction... 10. "Inferno" is the fourth novel in a series featuring the character Robert Langdon, written by which author? Your answer: Dan Brown Dan Brown is an American author most known for his books featuring Robert Langdon. The first novel was "Angels & Demons", written in 2000. Perhaps his most well-known novel in the series is "The Da Vinci Code" (often believed to be the first in the series), released in 2003. It wasn't until 2009 that the third in the series was released, entitled "The Lost Symbol". "Inferno" was the fourth book featuring Robert Langdon, released in 2013. 62% of FunTrivia players have answered this question correctly in the past. Question by player salami_swami. I see an error - submit correction... 11. What is unusual about the design of the Grand Hotel in Scarborough, England? Your answer: It's a space training facility The correct answer was Its design reflects a yearly calendar The Grand Hotel, which was completed in 1867, was one of the largest hotels in the world at that time. It still towers over its surroundings in the early 21st century. It was built with 365 bedrooms (days), 12 floors (months), 52 chimneys (weeks) and 4 towers (seasons). In addition to this, it was built in the shape of a V as a tribute to the then ruling British monarch, Queen Victoria. 54% of FunTrivia players have answered this question correctly in the past. Question by player Creedy. I see an error - submit correction... 12. What was the Californian skateboarding team, whose members included Tony Alva and Stacy Peralta, and which revolutionised skateboarding in the mid 1970s known as? Your answer: Z-Boys The Z-Boys were named after the Zephyr surf shop in Santa Monica, California. Their "Dogtown" style of skateboarding changed the sport forever and helped boost its popularity almost overnight. 49% of FunTrivia players have answered this question correctly in the past. Question by player rhubarbj. I see an error - submit correction... 13. Which radio program, popular with kids, is hosted by uncle Charlie? Your answer: Keys For Kids "Keys for Kids" is a radio program heard in many countries. Its fun devotional stories that are told by uncle Charlie. The program is produced by CBC Ministories. 32% of FunTrivia players have answered this question correctly in the past. Question by player BeautyForAshes. I see an error - submit correction... 14. The French painter Tissot anglicized his first name to James, but what was his original name? Your answer: Jacques "James" is the English equivalent of the French "Jacques". Tissot was born Jacques Joseph Tissot. 57% of FunTrivia players have answered this question correctly in the past. Question by player Agape2012. I see an error - submit correction... 15. What would an object described as "chryselephantine" be made from? Your answer: Gold and ivory The word comes from the Greek words for gold (chrysos) and ivory (elephantinos). The most notable chryselephantine object ever made was the huge statue of Athena Parthenos which used to be in the Parthenon in Athens. It is thought to have been taken to Rome, then to Constantinople, but its present whereabouts are unknown.