$50 QUESTION -- Category: Dates

What happened on January 10, 1901?

  1. The first oil discovery in Texas, the "Spindletop gusher," was brought in near Beaumont, eventually spewing forth 75,000 barrels a day.

  2. The Ringling Brother circus orchestra began powering its huge steam calliope by burning excess elephant droppings.

  3. The 30 millionth electrical customer was put on line by America utility companies, bringing electricity to 98 percent of the country.

    Congratulations! You got that one correct. Give yourself $50.00! The 30 millionth electrical customer wasn't connected until 1954. Flip Switch made up the elephant story.

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