Dark energy, sometimes called dark force, is the hypothetical impetus behind the ever-increasing expansion of the universe.

Rod Stewart was in the following bands: The Ray Davies Quartet; Jimmy Powell & the Five Dimensions; the Hoochie Coochie Men; The Steampacket; The Jeff Beck Group; and The Faces.

The Lebanese Civil War (1975-1990) was a conflict among Lebanese militia groups (including the Lebanese Front and Hezbollah), the PLO, and Israeli forces. Up to 100,000 people died. It ended with the Taif Agreement.

Alba is the Scots Gaelic name for Scotland.

Volstead Act

The Volstead Act was a law passed in 1919 (over Wilson's veto) that defined 'alcoholic beverages' and served as enforcing legislation for the 18th Amendment which declared Prohibition.

Car batteries

Car batteries are made up of plates of lead and lead oxide, which are submerged into an electrolyte solution of about 35% sulfuric acid (H2SO4) and 65% water.

"Goodbye, Farewell and Amen" was the final episode of "M*A*S*H." Airing on February 28, 1983, it was watched by about 106 million American viewers, easily the most-watched TV episode ever.