general knowledge Online Quiz - 4755

The Indian Museum in Kolkata was founded in 1814 by the Asiatic Society, making it the oldest museum in Asia. The other options (1889, 1867, 1824) are incorrect - 1814 is the correct founding year, though the museum opened to the public later.

Michael Jackson's skin progressively lightened due to vitiligo during the 'Bad' era (1987-1991). The 'Bad' album and its tour period was when his lighter skin became prominently visible. 'Invincible' (2001) and 'Dangerous' (1991) came later when the change was already established.

Michael Jackson was born on August 29, 1958, in Gary, Indiana. The other options (1950, 1915, 1967) are incorrect.

La Toya Jackson appeared in Michael's 'The Way You Make Me Feel' music video (1987). The other options (Rebbie, Janet, Katherine) are incorrect - Katherine is their mother, while Rebbie and Janet are sisters but not in this specific video.

Michael Jackson's first wife was Lisa Marie Presley (note spelling: Presley, not 'Persley'). They married in 1994 and divorced in 1996. Debbie Rowe was his second wife, while Diana Ross and Brooke Shields were romantic relationships, not marriages.

Michael Jackson's full name is Michael Joseph Jackson, so 'Joseph' is indeed his middle name. His father was also named Joseph, hence the middle name. The other options (James, Jermain, Nathan) are incorrect.

Sir Leigh Teabing is the British Grail scholar who uses crutches and resides at Chateau Villette (called Chateau Village here). He is a central character who initially helps Robert Langdon and Sophie Neveu, but is later revealed as the mastermind behind the conspiracy.

Michael Jackson's favorite drink during concerts was orange Gatorade. He famously drank it during his performances to stay hydrated, with his team ensuring it was always available backstage.

Bishop Manuel Aringarosa is the Bishop of Opus Dei who financially and strategically supports Silas (the albino monk/assassin). He believes he is serving the Church's interests but is manipulated by the Teacher (Teabing).

Michael Jackson's song 'Scream' (1995) was a duet with his sister Janet Jackson. It was a response to media scrutiny and became one of their most successful collaborations, reaching number five on the Billboard Hot 100.

Sir Isaac Newton's tomb in Westminster Abbey is where the final clue is hidden in The Da Vinci Code. The missing orb refers to the apple that inspired his theory of gravity, and the tomb serves as the resting place of a Priory of Sion Grand Master.

Bezu Fache is the captain of the French Judicial Police who initially suspects and pursues Robert Langdon. He is known as 'the Bull' for his intimidating presence and methods, but eventually helps Langdon when he realizes he was manipulated.

The bank manager at the Paris branch of the Depository Bank of Zurich helps Langdon and Sophie escape by providing them with a truck and access to the safety deposit box. He risks his position to assist them against the bank's protocols.

Walt Disney was ironically afraid of mice despite creating Mickey Mouse. This well-documented phobia (musophobia) is one of the interesting contradictions in Disney's life - the man who built an empire on a mouse character was personally afraid of them.

Walt Disney opened Disneyland in Anaheim, California on July 17, 1955. This was the first Disney theme park and fulfilled Walt's dream of creating a place where parents and children could have fun together.

Walt Disney left home at 16 to join the Red Cross Ambulance Corps during World War I. He lied about his age to enlist and was sent to France as an ambulance driver, though the war ended before he saw active combat.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) was Walt Disney's first full-length feature film. It was the first full-length cel-animated feature in motion picture history and was produced at a cost of $1.5 million, a massive sum at the time.