AlaBiz QuizHistory Take the April 2024 AlaBiz Quiz Challenge yourself with these Alabama business-related puzzlers from the past. By Nedra Bloom - April 22, 2024 What is one thing that Alabama’s Lonnie Johnson is known for? AlaBiz Quiz - April 2024 1) APRIL 2024: Researchers at the University of Alabama are looking for ways to extend the useable lifespan of an important new product that could otherwise inundate landfills with a potential for hazardous waste. What product?(Required) Refrigerators Tires TV remote controls EV batteries 2) MARCH 2024 (one month ago): Lonnie Johnson was one of those honored for lifetime achievement by Business Alabama Magazine. Among his many inventions is one found in many a household with children. What is it?(Required) SuperSoaker water gun Nerf products Baby Bouncer Hi-rise High Chair 3) APRIL 2023 (one year ago): We reported on the end of a lengthy strike at one of Alabama’s coal companies. Which company?(Required) Alacoal Co. Drummond Co. Warrior Met Pratt Coal & Iron Co. 4) APRIL 2019 (five years ago): Emma arrived at UAB. She weighed 90 tons, traveled from Germany by ship, then from Georgia on a special 20-axle, 78-wheel truck and was lifted by crane into her 4th Avenue South home. What is Emma?(Required) Cyclotron for cancer therapy Lifesize T Rex model Wiener schnitzel for a multi-year alumni banquet Genetically engineered elephant 5) APRIL 2014 (10 years ago): The Alabama Tourism Department ranked the biggest draws among admission-charging attractions. These are the top four – which of them topped the list?(Required) Birmingham Zoo Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail U.S. Space & Rocket Center U.S.S. Alabama Battleship Park 6) APRIL 1999 (25 years ago): Bessie Ford, for many years our politics and government columnist, wrote about a hot topic between the governor, the legislature and the voters. What topic? Hint: it’s still a hot topic today.(Required) Underwriting salaries of UA and AU football coaches Unionization of workers Tax breaks to attract new industry State-sponsored lottery This quiz appeared in the April 2024 issue of Business Alabama. The latest Alabama business news delivered to your inbox Sign Up Now!
