Explanation

• Christopher Latham Sholes invented the modern typewriter (patent 1868).
• Made the QWERTY keyboard (1873).
• First mass-produced: Remington No. 1 (1873).

Explanation

• The United Kingdom officially left the European Union (EU) on 31 January 2020 at 11:00 p.m. GMT.
• It is known as Brexit (British Exit).
• It ended the UK's 47-year membership of the European Union.
• The transition period lasted until 31 December 2020.
• Referendum Date: 23 June 2016
• Article 50 Triggered: 29 March 2017
• Referendum Result: Leave – 51.9%, Remain – 48.1%

Last verified on 08-04-2026

Explanation

• Terrorism generally refers to the calculated use or threat of violence and fear to achieve political, ideological, or religious objectives.
• It aims to intimidate governments, societies, or specific groups.
• Terrorism may be carried out by individuals, groups, or organizations.

Last verified on 28-07-2026

Explanation

• Hollywood is the world's most famous center of the film industry.

Additional information:

• Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
• Country: United States
• Hollywood Sign installed: 1923
• Academy Awards (Oscars) started: 1929
• Famous studios: Universal Pictures, Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures, Walt Disney Studios, Sony Pictures

Last verified on 28-07-2026

Explanation

• Christian Stocker serves as the Chancellor of Austria.
• He assumed office on 3 March 2025.
• The Chancellor is the head of the Austrian government.
• Austria's President is Alexander Van der Bellen, who is the head of state.

Last verified on 28-07-2026

Explanation

• Standard match: 6 chukkas
• Duration of one chukka: 7½ minutes
• Players per team: 4
• Half-time: After the 3rd chukka
• Olympic status: Polo was last played at the 1936 Berlin Olympics

Last verified on 28-07-2026

Explanation

• Women competed for the first time in 1900 in Paris, France.
• They participated in 5 sports, including tennis and golf.

Additional information:

• First modern Olympic Games: 1896 (Athens, Greece)
• Olympic Games held every: 4 years
• Athletes in 1896 Olympics: 241
• Participating nations in 1896: 14

Last verified on 28-07-2026

Explanation

• Athletics is commonly known as Track and Field.
• It includes running, jumping, throwing, and race walking events.

Additional information:

• Standard track length: 400 meters
• Olympic debut (modern): 1896
• World Athletics founded: 1912
• Headquarters: Monaco
• Major event categories: Track, Field, Road Running, Race Walking, Cross Country

Last verified on 28-07-2026

Explanation

• The first international definition of terrorism was provided by the League of Nations in the 1937 Convention for the Prevention and Punishment of Terrorism.
• The convention was adopted in 1937 in Geneva, Switzerland.

Additional information:

• League of Nations established: 10 January 1920
• 1937 Convention adopted: 1937
• United Nations established: 24 October 1945
• League of Nations dissolved: 20 April 1946

Last verified on 27-07-2026

Explanation

• Winner (2026): Juliana Spahr
• Winning Book: Ars Poeticas
• Award Category: Poetry
• Established: 1917
• Country: United States

Last verified on 27-07-2026