Trivia Quiz?

[phkrause]

Yes Aaron Burr it is!!

Answer: Today marks the 212th anniversary of the deadly duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. The Burr–Hamilton duel was a duel between two prominent American politicians – Aaron Burr, the sitting Vice President of the United States, and Alexander Hamilton, the former Secretary of the Treasury – at Weehawken, New Jersey on July 11, 1804. The duel was the culmination of a long and bitter rivalry between the two men. Tensions reached a boiling point with Hamilton's journalistic defamation of Burr's character during the 1804 New York gubernatorial race in which Burr was a candidate. Burr shot and mortally wounded Hamilton, who was carried to the home of William Bayard on the Manhattan shore, where he died the next day. Burr, who survived the duel, was indicted for murder in both New York and New Jersey, though these charges were later dismissed.

[phkrause]

How many sides does a cube have?

A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 10

[rudywoofs (Pam)]

6, but it *ought* to be "12"  (front and back of each of the 6 sides)

[phkrause]

22 hours ago, rudywoofs (Pam) said:

6, but it *ought* to be "12"  (front and back of each of the 6 sides)

6 is correct!!

B. 6

Don't be a square. When you go three-dimensional, you get six sides on a cube.

Source: various web sites.

[phkrause]

How often does the United States conduct a census?

Every year Every 4 years Every 10 years Every 20 years

[CoAspen]

Don't know, but I just filled out one this year, do not remember when the last was.

 

[Outta Here]

Every 10 years, with the next census to take place in 2020.

CoA, I don't know what you filled out, but it may have been a scam of some sort. (I don't really know.)

 

[phkrause]

3 hours ago, Aubrey said:

Every 10 year

Correct

Answer: The United States Census is a decennial census mandated by Article I, Section 2 of the United States Constitution. Starting in 1790, the United States government has taken a census every 10 years. A census is an official count of a population. The Constitution requires a census to determine how many seats in the U.S. House of Representatives each state should have. The government also collects census data to get a clearer picture of the nation’s population. Today, census forms are mailed to every household. The head of each household is required to fill out the form and return it. In the past, workers went door-to-door to complete each census form. The current national census was held in 2010; the next census is scheduled for 2020 and will be largely conducted using the Internet. In the United States' recent censuses, Census Day has been April 1.

[phkrause]

Which color of the M&M'S chocolate candies was eliminated in 1976 due to health concerns?

Red Blue Yellow Violet

[phkrause]

On 7/15/2016 at 3:21 PM, phkrause said:

Which color of the M&M'S chocolate candies was eliminated in 1976 due to health concerns?

Red Blue Yellow Violet

Answer: In 1976, Mars, the candy company that makes M&M's, eliminated the red version of the candies from their mix. This decision came as a result of public controversy surrounding a synthetic dye called FD&C Red No. 2, which was a suspected carcinogen, and were replaced with orange-colored candies. This was done despite the fact that M&M's did not contain the dye; the action was purely to satisfy worried consumers. However, to avoid consumer confusion, the red candies were pulled from the color mix. Red candies were reintroduced ten years later, but they also kept the orange colored M&M's. Paul Hethmon, then a student at University of Tennessee, started the campaign to bring back red M&M's as a joke that would eventually become a worldwide phenomenon. More than 400 million individual M&M's are produced every day in the United States.

[phkrause]

Where is the U.S. Coast Guard Academy located?

Annapolis, Maryland New London, Connecticut Arlington, Virginia Colorado Springs, Colorado

[Robert]

14 minutes ago, phkrause said:

New London, Connecticut

 

[phkrause]

8 hours ago, Robert said:

New London, Connecticut

You got it Rob

Answer: Founded in 1876, the United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) is the military academy of the United States Coast Guard. Located in New London, Connecticut, it is the smallest of the five federal service academies. The academy provides education to future Coast Guard officers in one of eight major fields of study. The academy is regularly cited as being one of the most difficult American institutions of higher education in which to gain entrance. Each year more than 2000 students apply and appointments are offered until the number accepting appointments to the incoming class numbers approximately 240. Unlike the other service academies, admission to the academy does not require a congressional nomination.

[phkrause]

The painting "The Persistence of Memory" depicting melted clocks was created by which artist?

A. Pierre Auguste Renoir
B. Andy Warhol
C. Banksy
D. Salvador Dali

[Outta Here]

Dali.

[phkrause]

39 minutes ago, Aubrey said:

Dali.

YES

D. Salvador Dali

Surreal Salvador Dali painted "The Persistence of Memory."

Source: various web sites.

[phkrause]

Who holds record for winning the most Academy Awards?

Steven Spielberg Walt Disney Katharine Hepburn Jack Nicholson

[phkrause]

On 7/17/2016 at 2:48 PM, phkrause said:

Who holds record for winning the most Academy Awards?

Steven Spielberg Walt Disney Katharine Hepburn Jack Nicholson

What nobody knew this one??? LOL neither did I

Answer: Walt Disney was an entrepreneur, animator, voice actor and film producer. As a film producer he received 22 Academy Awards from 59 nominations and has won more individual Oscars than anyone else in history. He was presented with two Golden Globe Special Achievement Awards and one Emmy Award, among other honors. Disney was also an innovative animator and created the cartoon character Mickey Mouse. He is famous as a pioneer of cartoon films and as the founder of theme parks Disneyland and Walt Disney World.

[phkrause]

Which animal's gestation period can last up to 22 months?

A. Elephants
B. Whales
C. Sharks
D. Lions

[Outta Here]

A. Elephants.

Re: Disney...I could have guessed. I feel weird being the only person who seems to be answering these though. Trying to back off and let others play.

[phkrause]

5 minutes ago, Aubrey said:

A. Elephants.

Elephants is it!!

A. Elephants

Oh, baby! Can you imagine being pregnant for nearly two years? Elephants can - and do.

Source: various web sites.

 

11 minutes ago, Aubrey said:

 I feel weird being the only person who seems to be answering these though. Trying to back off and let others play.

I know what you mean, but maybe no one else wants to?? To bad for them, for me I love trivia, not that I know a lot!

 

[phkrause]

What was the name of the magazine that John F. Kennedy Jr. co-founded?

George The Huffington Post TheBlaze Mother Jones

[Outta Here]

Pretty sure it's George magazine. I've never read it though.

[phkrause]

8 minutes ago, Aubrey said:

Pretty sure it's George magazine.

Yep!!

Answer: George was a glossy monthly magazine centered on the theme of politics-as-lifestyle co-founded by John F. Kennedy, Jr. and Michael J. Berman with publisher Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. in New York City in September 1995. Its tagline was "Not Just Politics as Usual." For the debut issue, creative director Matt Berman conceived a cover which received a great deal of attention for its image of Cindy Crawford dressed as George Washington. After Kennedy was killed in an air crash with his wife and sister-in-law on July 16, 1999, the magazine was bought out by Hachette Filipacchi Magazines and continued for over a year. With falling advertising sales, the magazine ceased publication in early 2001.

[phkrause]

What was the best-selling video game of 2015, according to Fortune magazine?

A. Star Wars Battlefront
B. Madden NFL 16
C. Call of Duty: Black Ops III
D. Grand Theft Auto V