which country has the world's lowest literacy rate? Burkina Faso (formerly Upper Volta), at 18%
who was Catherine Parr? the sixth wife of Henry VIII
what is the the 4th most populous country? Indonesia
what is the semimetallic element with atomic number 5 on the periodic table? Boron
for what anniversary is sugar the traditional gift? the 6th
what state celebrates Leif Ericsson day each October 10th? Minnesota
how many furlongs are in 1 mile (nearest whole number)? 8
who is the last college football team to win back-to-back national championships? Nebraska (1994 and 1995)
What incumbent President finished 3rd in the election, garnering only 8 electoral votes? William H. Taft (1912)
meanwhile, Ken Jennings of Salt Lake City goes for his 29th straight win on Jeopardy today, most of which have been blowouts. he's won $920,960.
Posted by jamie at July 12, 2004 06:40 PM