Interesting general knowledge questions and facts: 1. Music channel M TV, started broadcasting its programmes from August 1st, 1981. 2. Soviet Russia: 47 Jar (Russian) emperors were cremated in “Kremlin”. 3. Queen Elizabeth-1, got bald head due to “measles” disease, which infected (attacked) her in the year 1562 (when she was 29 years old). She used to wore 80 types of wigs throughout her life, in order to hide the fact (of having bald head), from the public. 4. Oral contraceptive pills: These pills are prescribed to be used by married women to prevent pregnancy, as a family planning method (temporarily). These pills do the same function in “gorillas” also, as they do in humans. 5. Michael Jackson: Red and black are his favorite colors. 6. Saint Thomas: Apostle and disciple of “Jesus Christ”. He came to India to propagate the teachings of Jesus and also Christianity, during the reign of emperor “Gonzo pernis”, in the year 52 AD. 7. Angkor Vat temple in Cambodia: The biggest temple in the world was constructed by the king Suryaverma 2. 8. The word “Pakistan” was coined by “Rahmat Ali”. 9. Peacock throne (India): It was prepared by the famous Mogul emperor “Shajahan” (he also constructed the “Tajmahal”), at a very high cast in 17th century.The last Mogul emperor who sat on it was “Mohammad Shaw”. Now it is in Iran. 10. Second World War: Russia had lost more number of persons and soldiers in that war. 11. Sir George Kelly (of England): He laid the foundation for “aerodynamics” and is considered as the “father of Aeronautics”. 12. Akbar, the famous Mogul emperor was an illiterate. 13. Agra city was founded … [Read more...]