The Henry Ford Fun Facts Challenge

Question 1

How many artifacts does The Henry Ford have in their collections?

Accepted Answer

Over 26 million

Question 2

Who used this microscope?

Accepted Answer

George Washington Carver

Question 3

The first Ford Model T was sold in 1908. In what year was the 15 millionth made?

Accepted Answer

1927

Question 4

What was the original name of The Henry Ford?

Accepted Answer

The Edison Institute

Question 5

In Greenfield Village, guests can ride both horse drawn carriages and Model T&#x27;s.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

What&#x27;s the record top speed for this land speed race car - named Goldenrod by its designers?

Accepted Answer

409 mph

Question 7

How many tries did it take to get the Allegheny locomotive inside the museum?

Accepted Answer

Third time&#x27;s the charm

Question 8

Who else has sat on the Rosa Parks bus?

Accepted Answer

Barack Obama

Question 9

Who refused to give up their seat on this bus?

Accepted Answer

Rosa Parks

Question 10

Who slept in this camp bed?

Accepted Answer

George Washington

Question 11

What is in this test tube?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Edison&#x27;s last breath

Question 12

What makes the Merino sheep living in Greenfield Village special?

Accepted Answer

They are very wrinkly

Question 13

Who lived in this house originally built in Connecticut in 1823?

Accepted Answer

Noah Webster

Question 14

The majority of artifacts on display at the Henry Ford Museum are cars - most of them made by Ford Motor Company.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 15

Not just anyone gets to sit on the Rosa Parks bus. You have to be famous to have the opportunity.

Accepted Answer

False

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