So Many Kissing Cousins!

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1. Animals: This man, who married his cousin in 1839, famously developed an evolutionary theory after studying animals, including tortoises and finches. Who was he? Jean-Baptiste Lamarck Charles Schultz Erasmus Darwin Charles Darwin

2. Brain Teasers: This man married his cousin Eleanor in 1905. When he was running for re-election as President of the United States he would never have said: 'Vote for Landon ere all sink!' Find an anagram of the words inside the quotation marks that is also the name of the man in question. Answer: (Three Words, 8 letters, 6 letters, and 9 letters. You must give first, middle, and last names.)

3. Celebrities: 'Great Balls of Fire'! At just 22 years of age, this rock 'n' roller began his third marriage. This time he wed a 13 year old who was his first cousin once removed. Who was he? Elvis Presley Buddy Holly Johnny Cash Jerry Lee Lewis

4. Entertainment: This outlaw, who married his cousin after a nine year courtship, has been depicted in comics, numerous songs and many films. Brad Pitt played this character in a 2007 film. Who was he? Billy the Kid Ned Kelly Butch Cassidy Jesse James

5. For Children: Christopher Robin Milne, who was the real life inspiration for a timeless series of children’s books, married his first cousin Lesley Selincourt in 1948. Which famous children's character did his father (A.A. Milne) create? Paddington Bear Noddy Alice in Wonderland Winnie the Pooh

6. General: Jeanne Calment married her second cousin in 1896, but that is not what she is really remembered for. Her longevity earned her a place in the 'Guinness Book of Records'. Which of the following records has she held? Most children born to one woman. Longest fingernails. Oldest person to have ever lived. Longest time spent pole-sitting.

7. Geography: In 1933, Vivian Fuchs married his cousin, and in 1958 he was the leader of an expedition which completed the first overland crossing of which continent? Australia South America Africa Antarctica

8. History: John Adams, Josiah Bartlett, Charles Carroll, William Ellery, Benjamin Harrison, Stephen Hopkins, Thomas Jefferson and William Whipple all had at least two things in common: each of them married his cousin (of varying degrees of separation), and in 1776 each of them signed his name to an historic document. Which one? The Universal Declaration of Human Rights The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen (Declaration des droits de l'Homme et du citoyen) The United States Declaration of Independence The Munich Pact

9. Hobbies: Josiah Wedgwood, who was married to his third cousin, founded a production house in the eighteenth century that created items still popular amongst collectors today. What is the Wedgwood workshop most famous for making? Hand bound books Jewelry Silverware Pottery

10. Humanities: It's interesting to note that Voltaire, the renowned philosopher and author, lived as a married couple with his cousin, whose name was Marie Louise Mignot Denis. How should the previous sentence be changed to make it correct? The sentence should end with a question mark instead of a full stop. The first word should have no apostrophe. The word 'cousin' should be changed to 'niece'. The word 'whose' should be changed to 'who's'.

11. Literature: This famous English author penned such classics as 'The Time Machine', 'The War of the Worlds' and 'The Invisible Man'. He also had a three year marriage with his cousin. Who was he? Dr. Moreau Lord Garrick Mr. Griffin H.G. Wells

12. Movies: This former mayor of New York City, who was seen on television screens across the world leading people away from the collapsing Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, was played by actor James Woods in a 2003 movie. His first wife was his second cousin. Who is he? Michael Bloomberg John Lindsay Rudy Giuliani Ted Kennedy

13. Music: Wernher von Braun, who married his eighteen year old cousin in 1947, is described by a 1965 Tom Lehrer song as 'A man whose allegiance; Is ruled by expedience'. What did von Braun do to earn this critique? He escaped from the United States with atomic secrets and defected to Russia. During World War II he developed rocket technology for the Germans and then moved to the United States to work on rockets for them. He was a military strategist who supported the southern states during the US Civil War, but accepted a position with the northern army when it became clear they were winning. He ran for President twice; each time he represented a different political party.

14. People: Carlo Gambino, who married his cousin in 1932, became a Mafia Boss and renowned figure of the underworld. Investigators made repeated efforts to connect Gambino with which performer? Frank Sinatra Bob Hope Paul McCartney Charlie Chaplin

15. Religion: Biblical stories include instances of kissing cousins, too. Which of the following is NOT a biblical couple that some theologians believe to have been related? Jacob and Leah Joseph and Mary Mork and Mindy Isaac and Rebekah

16. Science and Technology: This famous scientist, who married a woman who was a cousin to him by two different sets of relations, devised a famous theory of relativity and won a Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on the photoelectric effect. Who was he? Hendrik Lorentz Niels Bohr Max Plank Albert Einstein

17. Sports: This inventor, who married his first cousin once removed in 1848, developed a code which was often used by early sports broadcasters. Who was he? Thomas Edison Samuel Morse Gugliermo Marconi Louis Braille

18. Television: Several episodes of 'The Simpsons' have made reference to some literary classics such as 'The Raven', 'The Tell-Tale Heart' and 'The Fall of the House of Usher'. These works were written by which famous American author, who married his cousin when she was just thirteen years old? F. Scott Fitzgerald Tennessee Williams Mark Twain Edgar Allan Poe

19. Video Games: This German Baroque composer married his second cousin in 1707. Amongst his most famous compositions are the 'Brandenburg Concertos' and 'Toccata and Fugue in D Minor'. There is now a computer game designed to help children learn about his music. Who is he? Edvard Grieg Igor Stravinsky Sergei Rachmaninoff Johann Sebastian Bach

20. World: Which of these countries has NOT had a head of state who married a cousin (though they may not have been married to their cousins while in office)? Japan United States of America They all have Canada