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1.

In 1996, what toll-free area code was introduced?
- A.
  
  212
- B.
  
  888
- C.
  
  900
- D.
  
  555
Correct Answer
B. 888
2.

What U.S. military branch debuted a submarine in 1900?
- A.
  
  Navy
- B.
  
  Air Force
- C.
  
  Marines
- D.
  
  Coast Guard
Correct Answer
A. Navy
3.

Where did the Wright brothers first fly for 59 seconds?
- A.
  
  Boston
- B.
  
  Kitty Hawk
- C.
  
  Menlo Park
- D.
  
  Dayton
Correct Answer
B. Kitty Hawk
4.

What type of eye surgery can correct near-sightedness?
- A.
  
  Hormone Replacement
- B.
  
  LASIK
- C.
  
  Rhinoplasty
- D.
  
  Appendectomy
Correct Answer
B. LASIK
5.

What does an echocardiogram examine?
- A.
  
  Brain
- B.
  
  Heart
- C.
  
  Knees
- D.
  
  Teeth
Correct Answer
B. Heart
6.

On what body part is a blood pressure cuff placed?
- A.
  
  Ankle
- B.
  
  Heart
- C.
  
  Stomach
- D.
  
  Arm
Correct Answer
D. Arm
7.

King C. Gillette first patented what?
- A.
  
  Cotton Gin
- B.
  
  Razor Blade
- C.
  
  Electric Typewriter
- D.
  
  Sewing Machine
Correct Answer
B. Razor Blade
8.

How does a "Swiffer Duster" collect dust?
- A.
  
  Wax Coating
- B.
  
  Static Electricity
- C.
  
  Vacuum Power
- D.
  
  Liquification
Correct Answer
B. Static Electricity
9.

How do boats traverse the Panama Canal?
- A.
  
  By Helicopter
- B.
  
  Under A Tunnel
- C.
  
  Through Locks
- D.
  
  By Truck
Correct Answer
C. Through Locks
10.

On a DVD player, what do two vertical lines symbolize?
- A.
  
  Rewind
- B.
  
  Pause
- C.
  
  Fast Forward
- D.
  
  Stop
Correct Answer
B. Pause
11.

What banana-shaped stick comes back to the thrower?
- A.
  
  Pogo Stick
- B.
  
  Boomerang
- C.
  
  Saber Sword
- D.
  
  Pixie Stick
Correct Answer
B. Boomerang
12.

How does a "Magna Doodle" tablet work?
- A.
  
  Magnets
- B.
  
  Film
- C.
  
  Sand
- D.
  
  Glue
Correct Answer
A. Magnets
13.

What electronic device amplifies sound in the ear?
- A.
  
  Insulin Pump
- B.
  
  Pacemaker
- C.
  
  Leg Brace
- D.
  
  Hearing Aid
Correct Answer
D. Hearing Aid
14.

What type of fuel do semi-trailer trucks generally use?
- A.
  
  Ethanol
- B.
  
  Corn Syrup
- C.
  
  Diesel
- D.
  
  Methane
Correct Answer
C. Diesel
15.

Speeders use what instrument to warn them of police?
- A.
  
  Metal Detector
- B.
  
  Polygraph
- C.
  
  Radar Detector
- D.
  
  Electrocardiogram
Correct Answer
C. Radar Detector

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GK On Technology

In 1996, what toll-free area code was introduced?

What U.S. military branch debuted a submarine in 1900?

Where did the Wright brothers first fly for 59 seconds?

What type of eye surgery can correct near-sightedness?

What does an echocardiogram examine?

On what body part is a blood pressure cuff placed?

King C. Gillette first patented what?

How does a "Swiffer Duster" collect dust?

How do boats traverse the Panama Canal?

On a DVD player, what do two vertical lines symbolize?

What banana-shaped stick comes back to the thrower?

How does a "Magna Doodle" tablet work?

What electronic device amplifies sound in the ear?

What type of fuel do semi-trailer trucks generally use?

Speeders use what instrument to warn them of police?