On top of the world

Here are a few questions which are related to today’s date, 15 May.

Looking north to Mount Everest.
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  1. On 15 May 1836, Francis Baily observed a phenomenon, now known as Baily’s beads, during what event?
    • Papal inauguration Mass
    • Solar eclipse
    • Swimming underwater in a coral lagoon
  2. On this day, nylon stockings first became available for the general public in the United States. In what year did this take place?
    • 1902
    • 1921
    • 1940
  3. The mountaineer who conquered Mount Everest with Edmund Hillary was possibly born on 15 May 1914. What was he commonly known as?
    • Sherpa Doqing
    • Sherpa Laxing
    • Sherpa Tenzing
  4. Mickey Mouse’s debut was made today in 1928 with the premiere of what cartoon?
    • House Mouse
    • Monkey Business
    • Plane Crazy
  5. Las Vegas was founded on 15 May 1905. What historic site stands at the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Washington Avenue?
    • Old Baptist Mission
    • Old Quaker Meeting House
    • Old Mormon Fort

Good luck! I will post the answers later today.

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Author: Scott F

As a retired trivia writer, editor and quiz compiler, I wholeheartedly agree with Bertrand Russell’s quote: “There’s much pleasure to be gained in useless knowledge.” Trivia of all sorts has always fascinated me, and for many years, I’ve written and compiled trivia for various media, including traditional TV and radio quiz shows, newspapers and magazines, apps, and other digital platforms.

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