Answers to last week's quiz (#416)
After World War II, many veterans returned to the US with mechanical skills learned in the service
- After World War II, many veterans returned to the US with mechanical skills learned in the service. So they used old model cars that were cheap and abundant and modified them for racing in old and abandoned military airports. What was the name given to this kind of racing?
Hot Rodding.
- The Pritzker Group that owns Hyatt along with celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Adam Levine, have invested in which online enterprise in the US?
Casper Mattresses. Casper mattresses are shipped free via UPS or bike messenger in a mini fridge-size box directly to consumers, eliminating commission-driven prices.
- Whose competitors in China and South East Asia are Didi Kuaidi and Grab?
Uber. Grab Taxi is a mobile e-hailing application available in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Philippines.
- In the world of business trade shows and conferences, the term Vendorware is used in a humorous manner. What does it mean?
Freebies, such as T-Shirts, hats, bags etc imprinted with a company logo, usually given away at trade shows and collected or worn by people who actually have no intention in buying the product.
- Who said this: "I was famous for my kites; and my sleds were the envy of all the boys in town?" This person was one of the first American women to be awarded a patent.
Margaret Knight (1838-1914). She was a prolific inventor from the age of 12. Her most widely remembered invention is the flat bottomed paper bag.
- Who has launched a new app called RE: Shakespeare in the UK, to help 11 to 18 year olds study Shakespeare?
Samsung.
- What was launched in 1923 with the image of Senator Joseph Cannon, speaker of the House of representatives, on its cover?
The Time magazine.
- Which Indian company's brands are Hammer, Rockster, Beachster and Sailster?
Chinkara Motors is a Mumbai, Maharashtra-based auto, marine, ATV and aviation manufacturer.
- The Carolina Reaper has overthrown the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion of pepper and taken up the number one position. For what?
The hottest Chili in the world with a rating of 22 lakh Scoville units.
- Identify all the logos and establish their connection. (Hint: They were in the news recently. )
Dallas Mavericks, IMG Academy and Reliance Industries. Satnam Singh Bhamara was inducted into the Mavericks team recently, which happened to be a product of the IMG-Reliance run Basketball Academy
| There were nine all correct entries for quiz No.416. Mukund Choudhary from Raipur wins Rs 2,000. The winner was chosen on the basis of first correct entry received. |