Q: On this date in 1965, boxer Cassius Clay (as Muhammed Ali was then known) knocked out a heavyweight challenger in one minute and 56 seconds of the first round. Can you name the challenger?
A: Sonny Liston.
Q: On May 25, 1935, Babe Ruth hit his final home runs (numbers 713 and 714) at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh. Pitcher Guy Bush served up both homers, but won the game 11-7. What team was the Babe playing for?
A: The Boston Braves.
Q: Igor Sikorsky, born May 25, 1889, invented what?
A: He invented the first successful helicopter. His next invention was not so successful: an ejection seat for helicopter pilots.
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