Really Hard Trivia Contest Question #12: Inventions
Author: Nick
Category: Money
Topics: contests
Previous Really Hard Trivia Question:
What company is headquartered in Suite 310 of the building located at 39 degrees, 45 minutes, 5.36 seconds North latitude and 104 degrees, 59 minutes, 51 seconds West longitude.
Correct Answer:
Mapquest, Inc. How appropriate, eh?
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Really Hard Trivia Question #12:
What invention, which would become a popular novelty item during the 1960s, was first showcased by its English creator at a 1965 trade show in Germany?

4 Responses
1.
Jessica
July 29th, 2006 at 7:26 pm
omg lava lamp!!!!!
2.
ricemutt
July 29th, 2006 at 7:30 pm
Yup, lava lamp.
3.
Mike
July 29th, 2006 at 7:47 pm
I’m coming in late on these, but Lava Lamp
4.
Amberlynn
July 29th, 2006 at 7:55 pm
lava lamp
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