People · ID
Philo Farnsworth said he got the idea for electronic television while doing what on his Idaho farm?
The back-and-forth rows inspired the idea of scanning images line by line.
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People · ID
Philo Farnsworth said he got the idea for electronic television while doing what on his Idaho farm?
The back-and-forth rows inspired the idea of scanning images line by line.





History · NC
Was North Carolina one of the original 13 states?
North Carolina was one of the 13 original states that ratified the Constitution.
Fun Fact · HI
Which nickname belongs to Hawaii?
Hawaii is known as the 'Aloha State'.
Civics & Elections · NY
After the 2020 Census, how did New York's number of US House seats change?
New York lost one House seat after the 2020 Census, leaving it with 26.
Culture · ME
Which of these is Maine especially famous for?
Maine lands the large majority of America's lobster catch.
Geography · NJ
What is the largest city in New Jersey by population?
Newark is New Jersey's most populous city, even though the capital is Trenton.
People · AK
Who designed Alaska's flag, with its Big Dipper and North Star, in 1927?
Benny Benson won a territory-wide contest for schoolchildren.
History · WY
Wyoming was the ___ state to join the Union.
Wyoming became the 44th state in 1890.
Fun Fact · OH
What makes Ohio's state flag unique?
It's a swallowtail shape called a burgee.
Civics & Elections · OH
How many US Senators represent Ohio?
Every state, Ohio included, has exactly two senators regardless of population, for 100 in total.
Culture · MA
What is the nickname of the University of Massachusetts Amherst's sports teams?
The University of Massachusetts Amherst competes as the Minutemen.
Geography · CA
Which US Census Bureau region is California part of?
The Census Bureau groups California in the West region.
People · MN
Which aviator who grew up in Little Falls, Minnesota made the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight?
Lindbergh flew the Spirit of St. Louis from New York to Paris in 1927.
History · AL
In what year did Alabama become a state?
Alabama was admitted to the Union in 1819 as the 22nd state.
Fun Fact · IL
Illinois's state bird is the Northern cardinal. How many states in total have chosen it as their state bird?
The Northern cardinal is the state bird of 7 states: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Civics & Elections · GA
How many electoral votes does Georgia have in presidential elections through 2028?
Electoral votes equal House seats (14) plus Senators (2), giving Georgia 16.
Culture · KY
Which of these sports teams or events calls Kentucky home?
The Cardinals represent the University of Louisville. It is based in Kentucky.
Geography · FL
What is the largest lake in Florida?
Its name comes from Hitchiti words meaning 'big water'.
People · PA
Which famous person was born in Pennsylvania?
Taylor Swift, singer-songwriter, was born in West Reading, Pennsylvania.
History · NE
Nebraska was the ___ state to join the Union.
Nebraska became the 37th state in 1867.
Fun Fact · DE
Which nickname belongs to Delaware?
Delaware is known as the 'The First State'.