A Brief History of Time

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1. What were the names of the former school colleagues who were responsible for the creation of 'Time' magazine? Hugh Hefner & Larry Flynt Bart Simpson & Milhouse van Houten Allen Ginsberg & Jack Kerouac Britton Hadden & Henry Luce

2. The first edition of 'Time' magazine was published on the 3rd of March in which year? 1899 1823 1923 1999

3. Having just become the first person to fly solo and non-stop across the Atlantic Ocean, Charles Lindbergh's feat was recognised by 'Time' by having his image appear on the cover of their very first issue. True False

4. With the term 'political correctness' still decades away, the 1936 'Man of the Year' award actually went to a woman. Famous for having a King give up his position on the royal throne in order to marry her, who was this woman? Grace Kelly Wallis Simpson Kate Middleton Marge Simpson

5. Beginning with Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1934, every subsequent U.S. President has been named 'Man of the Year' by 'Time' until ... Who was the first U.S. President to miss out on this award? George W. Bush Richard Nixon Gerald Ford Ronald Reagan

6. The North American edition of 'Time' is published out of its main headquarters in New York City, but the magazine publishes seperate editions from three other world locations. Which of the following is *not* one of the places that produces a regional version of 'Time'? Sydney Hong Kong London Mumbai

7. A special version of 'Time' designed for a younger audience can be found in many school classrooms and libraries throughout the USA. What is this magazine known as? No Time For Kids Time For Kids Kid'stime SHHH!

8. In 1999 'Time' moved with the times and their 'Man of the Year' honour became the 'Person of the Year'. But how many individual women, not including female members of a larger group of people, were named 'Man of the Year' before this occurred? 444 44 4 None

9. 'Time' is easily recognised by the red border that adorns the front cover of each issue, but which event inspired a special edition with a black border replacing the red? Assassination of JFK Release of AC/DC's Back in Black album Man landing on the moon September 11 terrorist attacks

10. Some choices for 'Person of the Year' have been met with scepticism throughout its history. Mixed reactions followed the announcement of the 2006 recipient of this award. Do you remember who it was? Him Elmo Her You