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Week #19:
Over 26 million people attended the 1893 Chicago World's Fair to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Columbus voyages.Who is Herman Mudgett and why is he famous for attending the World's Fair?ANSWER: H. H. Holmes- serial killerWeek #20:
On January 15th, 1919, the most bizarre disaster in American history occurred in Boston, MA.What happened during the event now known as the Boston Molasses Disaster?ANSWER: A 2 million gallon tank broke open, resulting in 21 deathsWeek #21:
Some famous American soldiers during WWI were Eddie Rickenbacker, Alvin York, and John Pershing, to name a few.Why was a soldier nicknamed Sergeant "Stubby" famous?ANSWER: He was a dogWeek #22:
Over 16 million animals served during WWI, including more than 6 million horses and over 100,000 pigeons.How did the pigeon, Cher Ami, aid American soldiers during WWI?ANSWER: Delivered a message that saved over 100 soldiers while having been shot twiceWeek #23:
The United States is full of laws called "blue" laws that are no longer enforced.In Montana, what is it illegal for all unmarried women to do alone?ANSWER: Go fishingWeek #24:
Calvin Coolidge was the 30th POTUS and served from 1923-1929. On August 23, 1923, he awoke in his hotel to find a burglar rummaging through his clothes.How did Coolidge handle the situation with the burglar?ANSWER: Gave him $32Week #25:
On February 14th, 1929, seven mobsters were killed by Al Capone's gang in what became known as the Saint Valentine's Day Massacre.What happened to Theodore Roosevelt on Valentine's Day in 1884?ANSWER: Both his wife and mother diedWeek #26:
The 1920s in America are known for changing styles, fashions, and new trends.What new trend did Alvin Kelly start as early as 1924?ANSWER: Flagpole sittingWeek #27:
Animals are often trained and used for military purposes during a time of war.How did the United States plan to use cats during WWII?ANSWER: To guide bombs onto shipsWeek #28:
During WWII, two professional football teams lost so many players to the war that they had to merge for a season.What were the teams? What was their new nickname?ANSWER: Pittsburgh-Philadelphia SteaglesWeek #29:
In 1944, 9 American pilots were shot down near the Japanese island of Chichi Jima. 8 of them were captured, tortured, and eaten by Japanese military officers.Who was the American pilot that survived this incident?ANSWER: George H. W. BushWeek #30:
The United States dropped two atomic bombs on Japan in August 1945.Describe the story of Tsutomo Yamaguchi.ANSWER: