Famous Discoveries
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Who discovered penicillin in 1928?
About Famous Discoveries
Famous Discoveries is a free memory games quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. Match scientific discoveries to their discoverers A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. Who discovered penicillin in 1928?
Answer: Alexander Fleming
2. Which scientist discovered the law of gravity?
Answer: Isaac Newton
3. Who discovered the structure of DNA along with James Watson?
Answer: Francis Crick
4. Which scientist discovered radioactivity?
Answer: Henri Becquerel
5. Who is credited with discovering electricity through his famous kite experiment?
Answer: Benjamin Franklin
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in Famous Discoveries?
Famous Discoveries has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is Famous Discoveries free to play?
Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including Famous Discoveries — is free, with no sign-up required, no time limits, and no ads on top of the game. It also works offline once the page has loaded once.
How long does Famous Discoveries take?
Most players finish Famous Discoveries in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
What's a good follow-up after Famous Discoveries?
If you enjoyed this memory games quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
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