Smithsonian Institution founding anniversary.

0:03 Calarogus Shark Media. Hi, I'm Mark Ellison and today's theme is Smithsonian Institution Founding Anniversary America's greatest museums, collections and National Treasures. Question one, which British scientist and mineralogist who never set foot in the United States left a bequest that led to the founding of the Smithsonian Institution for the Increase in Diffusion of Knowledge? Question two? On the National Mall, which Smithsonian Museum opened in twenty sixteen with a distinctive tiered bronze colored corona, is dedicated to telling the story of African American life, history, and culture. Question three.

0:51 Name the famed forty five point five to two carrot deep blue diamond surrounded by centuries of lore and a dash of legend that draws crowds at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History. Question four at the National Air and Space Museum, what pioneering aircraft flown by Orville and Wilbur at Kitty Hawk in nineteen oh three is preserved as the first powered, controlled heavier than air airplane. Question five? Which Smithsonian Museum houses the original massive star spangled banner flag that inspired Francis Scott key to write the US national anthem after the eighteen to fourteen Battle of Fort McHenry.

1:39 We'll be right back with these answers after this break. Welcome back. Question one, who left the bequest that founded the Smithsonian? Answer? James Smithson. James Smithson seventeen sixty five eighteen twenty nine willed his fortune to the US to establish the Smithsonian, even though he never visit at America. His gift was accepted by Congress and the institution was officially established in eighteen forty six. Question two, which Smithsonian Museum opened in twenty sixteen to honor African American history? Answer? National Museum of African American History and Culture opened on September twenty fourth, twenty sixteen. The museum was designed by a team led by architect David Ajay. It houses tens of thousands of artifacts that illuminate African American experiences and contributions.

2:30 Question three. What is the forty five point five to two carret blue jam at the Smithsonian? Answer the Hope Diamond. The Hope Diamond is a rare type IUB diamond whose blue colour comes from trace Boron. Jeweler Harry Winston donated it to the Smithsonian in nineteen fifty eight, making it one of the museum's most iconic treasures. Question four, which aircraft at the Smithsonian is the first powered airplane? Answer the nineteen o three Right Flyer. The Right Flyer achieved the first sustained trolled flights on December seventeenth, nineteen oh three. Its success marked the birth of modern aviation and transformed transportation worldwide. Question five, where is the original Star Spangled Banner flag displayed? Answer? National Museum of American History. Measuring roughly thirty by forty two feet, the flag is preserved in a specially designed, climate controlled gallery. It remains a powerful symbol of American resilience and identity. That concludes today's five daily trivia questions. I'm Mark Ellison, and today's questions were crafted with the help of AI technology. See you tomorrow.