Q: In 1872, a fossil bird called Ichthyornis (ICK-thee-OR-nis) was discovered in Kansas by geologist Benjamin Franklin Mudge. It was the first bird with teeth ever found. In which Kansas county was it discovered?

Q: When Lewis and Clark’s expedition, the Corps of Discovery, held the first Fourth of July celebration west of the Mississippi, they fired a cannon, drank extra rations of whiskey and named a body of water "Independence Creek." All of this took place near present day Atchison. What was the year in which this celebration took place?

Q: In June of 1911, Clyde Cessna climbed into a cockpit and made his first airplane flight. Less than 45 years later, the aircraft company he founded was producing what would become the best-selling aircraft of all time. What's the name of the world's most popular personal aircraft, which is still in use today on every continent?

This week, the nation has been remembering Robert F. Kennedy. RFK was killed 50 years ago this week in Los Angeles. Less than three months before he died, Kennedy was in Kansas, campaigning for president. At the time, he was a Democratic Senator from New York. What was the original reason for Kennedy's visit to Kansas?

The Missouri General Assembly is convening a special session to consider whether to impeach Governor Eric Greitens.  Only 14 governors have ever faced impeachment.  But who was the first governor to be impeached in America?  Yes, it's someone from Kansas.  Name that governor!  (Hat tip to KCUR reporter Sam Zeff for inspiring today's question!)

Q: Actor Mark Hamill, who played Luke Skywalker in Star Wars, was recently asked on Twitter where he has never been but wants to go. His one word answer was "Kansas." Hamill didn't elaborate. Another Star Wars actor already makes routine business trips to Kansas. Name the Star Wars actor who gets his aircraft (and maybe his spacecraft) regularly serviced in Wichita.

Q: When all the nation's leaders are gathered in one place at the same time (such as during the State of the Union Address or a presidential inauguration), one American citizen is designated to keep the federal government functioning in the event of a catastrophic event. This person is known as the "Designated Survivor." Two people born in Wichita have served in this capacity. Name either of them.

Q: According to Guinness World Records, the Plaza Cinema in Ottawa, Kansas, is the world's oldest movie theater still in operation. Specifically, Guinness says the Plaza Cinema in Ottawa is the Oldest Purpose-Built Cinema in Operation. When did it open? (We want the month and the year!)

Q: This week, Mattel announced the creation of new collectible Barbie dolls based on historical figures. One of them is the famous aviator from Atchison, Amelia Earhart. Mattel also announced new Barbie dolls that celebrate contemporary inspirational women. One of those new Barbies celebrates a woman from Lawrence. What's her name?