21557
Category:
History
Topic:
The Cold War
Question:
Which crisis in 1962 brought the world to the brink of nuclear war?
Answer:
The Cuban Missile Crisis
General | History | The Cold War | Which crisis in 1962 brought the world to the brink of nuclear war? | The Cuban Missile Crisis
21558
Category:
History
Topic:
The Cold War
Question:
What was the main ideological conflict during the Cold War?
Answer:
Communism vs. Capitalism
General | History | The Cold War | What was the main ideological conflict during the Cold War? | Communism vs. Capitalism
21559
Category:
History
Topic:
The Cold War
Question:
Which U.S. president is credited with the policy of détente, a relaxation of tensions with the Soviet Union?
Answer:
Richard Nixon
General | History | The Cold War | Which U.S. president is credited with the policy of détente, a relaxation of tensions with the Soviet Union? | Richard Nixon
21560
Category:
History
Topic:
The Cold War
Question:
What was the symbolic barrier that separated the communist and capitalist countries in Europe called?
Answer:
The Iron Curtain
General | History | The Cold War | What was the symbolic barrier that separated the communist and capitalist countries in Europe called? | The Iron Curtain
21561
Category:
History
Topic:
The Cold War
Question:
What was the unsuccessful military invasion of Cuba undertaken by Cuban exiles in 1961?
Answer:
The Bay of Pigs Invasion
General | History | The Cold War | What was the unsuccessful military invasion of Cuba undertaken by Cuban exiles in 1961? | The Bay of Pigs Invasion
21562
Category:
History
Topic:
The Cold War
Question:
Which U.S. policy aimed to prevent the spread of communism by providing economic and military aid to countries opposing the Soviets?
Answer:
The Truman Doctrine
General | History | The Cold War | Which U.S. policy aimed to prevent the spread of communism by providing economic and military aid to countries opposing the Soviets? | The Truman Doctrine
21563
Category:
History
Topic:
The Cold War
Question:
What was the strategic arms limitation talks treaty, signed in 1972, known as?
Answer:
SALT I (Strategic Arms Limitation Talks)
General | History | The Cold War | What was the strategic arms limitation talks treaty, signed in 1972, known as? | SALT I (Strategic Arms Limitation Talks)
21564
Category:
History
Topic:
The Cold War
Question:
What was the name of the first artificial Earth satellite, launched by the Soviet Union in 1957?
Answer:
Sputnik
General | History | The Cold War | What was the name of the first artificial Earth satellite, launched by the Soviet Union in 1957? | Sputnik
21565
Category:
History
Topic:
The Cold War
Question:
Which Soviet leader initiated policies of glasnost (openness) and perestroika (restructuring) in the 1980s?
Answer:
Mikhail Gorbachev
General | History | The Cold War | Which Soviet leader initiated policies of glasnost (openness) and perestroika (restructuring) in the 1980s? | Mikhail Gorbachev
21566
Category:
History
Topic:
The Cold War
Question:
Which event in 1989 symbolized the end of the Cold War?
Answer:
The fall of the Berlin Wall
General | History | The Cold War | Which event in 1989 symbolized the end of the Cold War? | The fall of the Berlin Wall
21567
Category:
History
Topic:
The Cold War
Question:
Which war from 1950 to 1953 was one of the first major conflicts of the Cold War?
Answer:
The Korean War
General | History | The Cold War | Which war from 1950 to 1953 was one of the first major conflicts of the Cold War? | The Korean War
21568
Category:
History
Topic:
The Cold War
Question:
What was the name of the alliance formed by the United States and its allies in 1949 to counter the Soviet threat?
Answer:
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)
General | History | The Cold War | What was the name of the alliance formed by the United States and its allies in 1949 to counter the Soviet threat? | NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)
21569
Category:
History
Topic:
The Cold War
Question:
What was the economic plan aimed at rebuilding Western European economies after World War II, countering the spread of communism?
Answer:
The Marshall Plan
General | History | The Cold War | What was the economic plan aimed at rebuilding Western European economies after World War II, countering the spread of communism? | The Marshall Plan
21570
Category:
History
Topic:
The Cold War
Question:
What was the U.S. initiative to develop anti-ballistic missile systems to prevent missile attacks from the Soviet Union, announced in 1983?
Answer:
The Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), also known as Star Wars
General | History | The Cold War | What was the U.S. initiative to develop anti-ballistic missile systems to prevent missile attacks from the Soviet Union, announced in 1983? | The Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), also known as Star Wars
21571
Category:
History
Topic:
The Cold War
Question:
Which conflict saw the Soviet Union fighting against Afghan mujahideen fighters during the 1980s?
Answer:
The Soviet-Afghan War
General | History | The Cold War | Which conflict saw the Soviet Union fighting against Afghan mujahideen fighters during the 1980s? | The Soviet-Afghan War
21572
Category:
History
Topic:
The Cold War
Question:
What was the name of the speech given by Winston Churchill in 1946 that declared, "an iron curtain has descended across the continent"?
Answer:
The "Iron Curtain" speech
General | History | The Cold War | What was the name of the speech given by Winston Churchill in 1946 that declared, "an iron curtain has descended across the continent"? | The "Iron Curtain" speech
21573
Category:
History
Topic:
The Cold War
Question:
Which agreement in 1975 aimed to improve relations between the Communist bloc and the West?
Answer:
The Helsinki Accords
General | History | The Cold War | Which agreement in 1975 aimed to improve relations between the Communist bloc and the West? | The Helsinki Accords
21574
Category:
History
Topic:
The Cold War
Question:
What was the name of the policy that aimed to contain the spread of communism, articulated by George Kennan?
Answer:
The Containment Policy
General | History | The Cold War | What was the name of the policy that aimed to contain the spread of communism, articulated by George Kennan? | The Containment Policy
21575
Category:
History
Topic:
The Cold War
Question:
Which U.S. president famously demanded, "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!"?
Answer:
Ronald Reagan
General | History | The Cold War | Which U.S. president famously demanded, "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!"? | Ronald Reagan
21576
Category:
History
Topic:
The Cold War
Question:
What was the joint mission between the United States and the Soviet Union in 1975 that symbolized a temporary easing of Cold War tensions?
Answer:
The Apollo-Soyuz Test Project
General | History | The Cold War | What was the joint mission between the United States and the Soviet Union in 1975 that symbolized a temporary easing of Cold War tensions? | The Apollo-Soyuz Test Project
21577
Category:
History
Topic:
The Cold War
Question:
Which U.S. military conflict is often considered part of the Cold War due to its ideological underpinnings?
Answer:
The Vietnam War
General | History | The Cold War | Which U.S. military conflict is often considered part of the Cold War due to its ideological underpinnings? | The Vietnam War
21578
Category:
History
Topic:
The Cold War
Question:
What was the primary intelligence agency of the Soviet Union during the Cold War?
Answer:
The KGB (Committee for State Security)
General | History | The Cold War | What was the primary intelligence agency of the Soviet Union during the Cold War? | The KGB (Committee for State Security)
21579
Category:
History
Topic:
The Cold War
Question:
Which treaty, signed in 1987, eliminated intermediate-range and shorter-range missiles?
Answer:
The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF Treaty)
General | History | The Cold War | Which treaty, signed in 1987, eliminated intermediate-range and shorter-range missiles? | The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF Treaty)
21580
Category:
History
Topic:
The Cold War
Question:
What was the economic and political system that emerged in Eastern Europe after World War II, supported by the Soviet Union?
Answer:
Communism
General | History | The Cold War | What was the economic and political system that emerged in Eastern Europe after World War II, supported by the Soviet Union? | Communism
21635
Category:
History
Topic:
Question:
In what decade was the Berlin Wall built, dividing East and West Berlin?
Answer:
The 1960s (1961)
General | History | Significant Decades | In what decade was the Berlin Wall built, dividing East and West Berlin? | The 1960s (1961)
21636
Category:
History
Topic:
Question:
What decade is often referred to as the "Swinging Sixties" due to its cultural revolutions?
Answer:
The 1960s
General | History | Significant Decades | What decade is often referred to as the "Swinging Sixties" due to its cultural revolutions? | The 1960s
21637
Category:
History
Topic:
Question:
During which decade did the first human landing on the Moon occur?
Answer:
The 1960s (1969)
General | History | Significant Decades | During which decade did the first human landing on the Moon occur? | The 1960s (1969)
21638
Category:
History
Topic:
Question:
Which decade saw the end of World War II and the beginning of the Baby Boom in the United States?
Answer:
The 1940s
General | History | Significant Decades | Which decade saw the end of World War II and the beginning of the Baby Boom in the United States? | The 1940s
21639
Category:
History
Topic:
Question:
During which decade did the Vietnam War escalate and become a major point of contention in the United States?
Answer:
The 1960s
General | History | Significant Decades | During which decade did the Vietnam War escalate and become a major point of contention in the United States? | The 1960s
21640
Category:
History
Topic:
Question:
What decade is known for the rise of the civil rights movement in the United States?
Answer:
The 1960s
General | History | Significant Decades | What decade is known for the rise of the civil rights movement in the United States? | The 1960s
21641
Category:
History
Topic:
Question:
In which decade did the Watergate scandal lead to the resignation of a U.S. President?
Answer:
The 1970s (1974)
General | History | Significant Decades | In which decade did the Watergate scandal lead to the resignation of a U.S. President? | The 1970s (1974)
21642
Category:
History
Topic:
Question:
During which decade was the Internet invented, laying the groundwork for the digital age?
Answer:
The 1960s
General | History | Significant Decades | During which decade was the Internet invented, laying the groundwork for the digital age? | The 1960s
21643
Category:
History
Topic:
Question:
What decade saw the fall of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War?
Answer:
The 1990s
General | History | Significant Decades | What decade saw the fall of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War? | The 1990s
21644
Category:
History
Topic:
Question:
In which decade did the Cuban Missile Crisis occur, bringing the world to the brink of nuclear war?
Answer:
The 1960s (1962)
General | History | Significant Decades | In which decade did the Cuban Missile Crisis occur, bringing the world to the brink of nuclear war? | The 1960s (1962)
21645
Category:
History
Topic:
Question:
During which decade was the feminist movement particularly prominent, with the publication of "The Feminine Mystique"?
Answer:
The 1960s
General | History | Significant Decades | During which decade was the feminist movement particularly prominent, with the publication of "The Feminine Mystique"? | The 1960s
21646
Category:
History
Topic:
Question:
What decade experienced the economic phenomenon known as the "Great Depression"?
Answer:
The 1930s
General | History | Significant Decades | What decade experienced the economic phenomenon known as the "Great Depression"? | The 1930s
21647
Category:
History
Topic:
Question:
In which decade was the first successful polio vaccine developed by Jonas Salk?
Answer:
The 1950s
General | History | Significant Decades | In which decade was the first successful polio vaccine developed by Jonas Salk? | The 1950s
21648
Category:
History
Topic:
Question:
During which decade did the Stonewall riots occur, marking a significant event in the gay rights movement?
Answer:
The 1960s (1969)
General | History | Significant Decades | During which decade did the Stonewall riots occur, marking a significant event in the gay rights movement? | The 1960s (1969)
21649
Category:
History
Topic:
Question:
What decade is characterized by the widespread use of psychedelic drugs and the counterculture movement?
Answer:
The 1960s
General | History | Significant Decades | What decade is characterized by the widespread use of psychedelic drugs and the counterculture movement? | The 1960s
21650
Category:
History
Topic:
Question:
In which decade did the Chernobyl disaster occur, raising awareness about nuclear safety?
Answer:
The 1980s (1986)
General | History | Significant Decades | In which decade did the Chernobyl disaster occur, raising awareness about nuclear safety? | The 1980s (1986)
21651
Category:
History
Topic:
Question:
During which decade was apartheid officially dismantled in South Africa?
Answer:
The 1990s
General | History | Significant Decades | During which decade was apartheid officially dismantled in South Africa? | The 1990s
21652
Category:
History
Topic:
Question:
What decade saw the introduction of the first personal computer, changing the way people work and communicate?
Answer:
The 1970s
General | History | Significant Decades | What decade saw the introduction of the first personal computer, changing the way people work and communicate? | The 1970s
21653
Category:
History
Topic:
Question:
In which decade did the Iranian Revolution occur, leading to the establishment of an Islamic Republic?
Answer:
The 1970s (1979)
General | History | Significant Decades | In which decade did the Iranian Revolution occur, leading to the establishment of an Islamic Republic? | The 1970s (1979)
21654
Category:
History
Topic:
Question:
During which decade did the first Earth Day take place, highlighting environmental concerns?
Answer:
The 1970s (1970)
General | History | Significant Decades | During which decade did the first Earth Day take place, highlighting environmental concerns? | The 1970s (1970)
21655
Category:
History
Topic:
Question:
What decade saw the outbreak of the Korean War, influencing Cold War dynamics?
Answer:
The 1950s
General | History | Significant Decades | What decade saw the outbreak of the Korean War, influencing Cold War dynamics? | The 1950s
21656
Category:
History
Topic:
Question:
In which decade did the Rwandan Genocide occur, drawing international attention to ethnic violence?
Answer:
The 1990s (1994)
General | History | Significant Decades | In which decade did the Rwandan Genocide occur, drawing international attention to ethnic violence? | The 1990s (1994)
21657
Category:
History
Topic:
Question:
During which decade was the "War on Terror" initiated in response to the September 11 attacks?
Answer:
The 2000s
General | History | Significant Decades | During which decade was the "War on Terror" initiated in response to the September 11 attacks? | The 2000s
21658
Category:
History
Topic:
Question:
What decade is known for the disco music craze and the energy crisis?
Answer:
The 1970s
General | History | Significant Decades | What decade is known for the disco music craze and the energy crisis? | The 1970s
21659
Category:
History
Topic:
Question:
In which decade did the Beatles rise to fame, significantly impacting music and culture worldwide?
Answer:
The 1960s
General | History | Significant Decades | In which decade did the Beatles rise to fame, significantly impacting music and culture worldwide? | The 1960s
21660
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Olympic Games
Question:
In which city were the first modern Olympic Games held in 1896?
Answer:
Athens
General | Sports | Olympic Games | In which city were the first modern Olympic Games held in 1896? | Athens
21661
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Olympic Games
Question:
Who is the most decorated Olympian of all time?
Answer:
Michael Phelps
General | Sports | Olympic Games | Who is the most decorated Olympian of all time? | Michael Phelps
21662
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Olympic Games
Question:
What year did the Olympic Games first allow professional athletes to compete?
Answer:
1986 (Athletes competed in 1988)
General | Sports | Olympic Games | What year did the Olympic Games first allow professional athletes to compete? | 1986 (Athletes competed in 1988)
21663
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Olympic Games
Question:
Which country has hosted the Summer Olympics the most times?
Answer:
The United States
General | Sports | Olympic Games | Which country has hosted the Summer Olympics the most times? | The United States
21664
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Olympic Games
Question:
In what year were the Winter Olympic Games first held?
Answer:
1924
General | Sports | Olympic Games | In what year were the Winter Olympic Games first held? | 1924
21665
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Olympic Games
Question:
What symbol represents the Olympic Games?
Answer:
The Olympic Rings
General | Sports | Olympic Games | What symbol represents the Olympic Games? | The Olympic Rings
21666
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Olympic Games
Question:
Which city hosted the 2000 Summer Olympics?
Answer:
Sydney
General | Sports | Olympic Games | Which city hosted the 2000 Summer Olympics? | Sydney
21667
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Olympic Games
Question:
What is the motto of the Olympic Games?
Answer:
"Faster, Higher, Stronger"
General | Sports | Olympic Games | What is the motto of the Olympic Games? | "Faster, Higher, Stronger"
21668
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Olympic Games
Question:
Who was the first female athlete to win six gold medals in a single Olympic Games?
Answer:
Kristin Otto (1988)
General | Sports | Olympic Games | Who was the first female athlete to win six gold medals in a single Olympic Games? | Kristin Otto (1988)
21669
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Olympic Games
Question:
In which year were the Olympic Games not held due to World War II?
Answer:
1940 and 1944
General | Sports | Olympic Games | In which year were the Olympic Games not held due to World War II? | 1940 and 1944
21670
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Olympic Games
Question:
Which city will host the 2024 Summer Olympics?
Answer:
Paris
General | Sports | Olympic Games | Which city will host the 2024 Summer Olympics? | Paris
21671
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Olympic Games
Question:
What is the name of the award given to cities hosting the Olympic Games?
Answer:
The Olympic host city
General | Sports | Olympic Games | What is the name of the award given to cities hosting the Olympic Games? | The Olympic host city
21672
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Olympic Games
Question:
Which sport was reintroduced to the 2016 Summer Olympics after being absent since 1904?
Answer:
Golf
General | Sports | Olympic Games | Which sport was reintroduced to the 2016 Summer Olympics after being absent since 1904? | Golf
21673
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Olympic Games
Question:
Who lights the Olympic flame at the opening ceremony?
Answer:
A chosen individual, often a sports figure from the host country
General | Sports | Olympic Games | Who lights the Olympic flame at the opening ceremony? | A chosen individual, often a sports figure from the host country
21674
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Olympic Games
Question:
What are the five colors of the Olympic rings?
Answer:
Blue, yellow, black, green, and red
General | Sports | Olympic Games | What are the five colors of the Olympic rings? | Blue, yellow, black, green, and red
21675
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Olympic Games
Question:
Which city hosted the first Winter Olympics in the United States?
Answer:
Lake Placid, New York
General | Sports | Olympic Games | Which city hosted the first Winter Olympics in the United States? | Lake Placid, New York
21676
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Olympic Games
Question:
How often are the Olympic Games held?
Answer:
Every four years
General | Sports | Olympic Games | How often are the Olympic Games held? | Every four years
21677
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Olympic Games
Question:
What is the only sport to have been played at every Summer Olympic Games since 1896?
Answer:
Athletics (Track and Field)
General | Sports | Olympic Games | What is the only sport to have been played at every Summer Olympic Games since 1896? | Athletics (Track and Field)
21678
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Olympic Games
Question:
Which country was banned from the 2018 Winter Olympics for state-sponsored doping?
Answer:
Russia
General | Sports | Olympic Games | Which country was banned from the 2018 Winter Olympics for state-sponsored doping? | Russia
21679
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Olympic Games
Question:
What year did women first compete in the Olympic Games?
Answer:
1900
General | Sports | Olympic Games | What year did women first compete in the Olympic Games? | 1900
21680
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Olympic Games
Question:
Which city hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics, known for the Dream Team's basketball debut?
Answer:
Barcelona
General | Sports | Olympic Games | Which city hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics, known for the Dream Team's basketball debut? | Barcelona
21681
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Olympic Games
Question:
What is the maximum age limit for competing in gymnastics at the Olympic Games?
Answer:
There is no maximum, but athletes must turn 16 in the Olympic year
General | Sports | Olympic Games | What is the maximum age limit for competing in gymnastics at the Olympic Games? | There is no maximum, but athletes must turn 16 in the Olympic year
21682
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Olympic Games
Question:
Which Olympic Games were the first to be broadcast live on television?
Answer:
The 1936 Berlin Olympics
General | Sports | Olympic Games | Which Olympic Games were the first to be broadcast live on television? | The 1936 Berlin Olympics
21683
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Baseball
Question:
What unique feature does San Francisco's AT&T Park (now Oracle Park) have that affects home runs?
Answer:
McCovey Cove
General | Sports | Baseball | What unique feature does San Francisco's AT&T Park (now Oracle Park) have that affects home runs? | McCovey Cove
21684
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Olympic Games
Question:
Who is the youngest individual gold medalist in Olympic history?
Answer:
Marjorie Gestring (13 years and 268 days in 1936)
General | Sports | Olympic Games | Who is the youngest individual gold medalist in Olympic history? | Marjorie Gestring (13 years and 268 days in 1936)
21685
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Olympic Games
Question:
What city hosted the 2012 Summer Olympics?
Answer:
London
General | Sports | Olympic Games | What city hosted the 2012 Summer Olympics? | London
21686
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Baseball
Question:
Which MLB team has won the most World Series titles?
Answer:
The New York Yankees
General | Sports | Baseball | Which MLB team has won the most World Series titles? | The New York Yankees
21687
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Baseball
Question:
What is the maximum number of pitches an umpire can call during an at-bat if the batter neither swings nor is hit by the pitch?
Answer:
Four (resulting in a walk)
General | Sports | Baseball | What is the maximum number of pitches an umpire can call during an at-bat if the batter neither swings nor is hit by the pitch? | Four (resulting in a walk)
21688
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Baseball
Question:
What is the name of the award given annually to the best pitcher in the American and National Leagues?
Answer:
The Cy Young Award
General | Sports | Baseball | What is the name of the award given annually to the best pitcher in the American and National Leagues? | The Cy Young Award
21689
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Baseball
Question:
Who holds the record for the most hits in a single season?
Answer:
Ichiro Suzuki
General | Sports | Baseball | Who holds the record for the most hits in a single season? | Ichiro Suzuki
21690
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Baseball
Question:
Who was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era?
Answer:
Jackie Robinson
General | Sports | Baseball | Who was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era? | Jackie Robinson
21691
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Baseball
Question:
Who is known as the "Iron Horse" for his consecutive games played record?
Answer:
Lou Gehrig
General | Sports | Baseball | Who is known as the "Iron Horse" for his consecutive games played record? | Lou Gehrig
21692
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Baseball
Question:
Which team won the first World Series?
Answer:
The Boston Americans (now known as the Boston Red Sox)
General | Sports | Baseball | Which team won the first World Series? | The Boston Americans (now known as the Boston Red Sox)
21693
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Baseball
Question:
Who holds the record for the most career home runs in Major League Baseball?
Answer:
Barry Bonds
General | Sports | Baseball | Who holds the record for the most career home runs in Major League Baseball? | Barry Bonds
21694
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Baseball
Question:
In which city is the Baseball Hall of Fame located?
Answer:
Cooperstown, New York
General | Sports | Baseball | In which city is the Baseball Hall of Fame located? | Cooperstown, New York
21695
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Baseball
Question:
Which player broke Babe Ruth's career home run record in 1974?
Answer:
Hank Aaron
General | Sports | Baseball | Which player broke Babe Ruth's career home run record in 1974? | Hank Aaron
21696
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Baseball
Question:
What infamous event in 1919 involved players from the Chicago White Sox intentionally losing the World Series?
Answer:
The Black Sox Scandal
General | Sports | Baseball | What infamous event in 1919 involved players from the Chicago White Sox intentionally losing the World Series? | The Black Sox Scandal
21697
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Baseball
Question:
What is the term for a pitch that is thrown with the intention of hitting the batter?
Answer:
A beanball
General | Sports | Baseball | What is the term for a pitch that is thrown with the intention of hitting the batter? | A beanball
21698
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Baseball
Question:
Which player was nicknamed "Mr. October" for his postseason performance?
Answer:
Reggie Jackson
General | Sports | Baseball | Which player was nicknamed "Mr. October" for his postseason performance? | Reggie Jackson
21699
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Baseball
Question:
In what year was the World Series first played?
Answer:
1903
General | Sports | Baseball | In what year was the World Series first played? | 1903
21700
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Baseball
Question:
What rare feat is achieved when a batter hits a single, double, triple, and home run in the same game?
Answer:
Hitting for the cycle
General | Sports | Baseball | What rare feat is achieved when a batter hits a single, double, triple, and home run in the same game? | Hitting for the cycle
21701
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Baseball
Question:
Who is the only player to have hit 400 home runs and stolen 400 bases in their career?
Answer:
Barry Bonds
General | Sports | Baseball | Who is the only player to have hit 400 home runs and stolen 400 bases in their career? | Barry Bonds
21702
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Baseball
Question:
What is the term for a left-handed pitcher?
Answer:
A southpaw
General | Sports | Baseball | What is the term for a left-handed pitcher? | A southpaw
21703
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Baseball
Question:
Which team ended the "Curse of the Bambino" by winning the World Series in 2004?
Answer:
The Boston Red Sox
General | Sports | Baseball | Which team ended the "Curse of the Bambino" by winning the World Series in 2004? | The Boston Red Sox
21704
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Baseball
Question:
What is the term for a game in which a pitcher does not allow any opposing player to reach base?
Answer:
A perfect game
General | Sports | Baseball | What is the term for a game in which a pitcher does not allow any opposing player to reach base? | A perfect game
21705
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Baseball
Question:
Who was the youngest player to hit 500 home runs?
Answer:
Alex Rodriguez
General | Sports | Baseball | Who was the youngest player to hit 500 home runs? | Alex Rodriguez
21706
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Baseball
Question:
What is the name of the defensive strategy used to prevent a bunt or steal, where infielders move closer to the batter?
Answer:
The infield shift
General | Sports | Baseball | What is the name of the defensive strategy used to prevent a bunt or steal, where infielders move closer to the batter? | The infield shift
21707
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Baseball
Question:
Which player set the record for the most stolen bases in a single season?
Answer:
Rickey Henderson
General | Sports | Baseball | Which player set the record for the most stolen bases in a single season? | Rickey Henderson
21708
Category:
Sports
Topic:
Baseball
Question:
What is the term for when a runner advances a base while the pitcher is delivering the ball to home plate?
Answer:
A stolen base
General | Sports | Baseball | What is the term for when a runner advances a base while the pitcher is delivering the ball to home plate? | A stolen base
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Category:
Sports
Topic:
Baseball
Question:
Who was the first player in MLB history to have his number retired?
Answer:
Lou Gehrig
General | Sports | Baseball | Who was the first player in MLB history to have his number retired? | Lou Gehrig
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Category:
Literature
Topic:
Short Stories
Question:
What is the name of the short story by O. Henry featuring a couple's sacrifice for each other?
Answer:
"The Gift of the Magi"
General | Literature | Short Stories | What is the name of the short story by O. Henry featuring a couple's sacrifice for each other? | "The Gift of the Magi"
