Members phkrause Posted August 26, 2017 Author Members Posted August 26, 2017 Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia is fear of what number? 13 2017 666 613 How about 666?? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted August 26, 2017 Author Members Posted August 26, 2017 4 Trivia Questions About the 19th Amendment On August 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment took effect, granting women the right to vote. Try your luck and see how much you know about that history-changing amendment... When Was the 19th Amendment First Introduced to Congress? What Was the First State to Grant Women the Right to Vote? Who Was President When the 19th Amendment Passed? How Did Harry Burn's Mother Save Suffrage? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted August 27, 2017 Author Members Posted August 27, 2017 19 hours ago, phkrause said: Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia is fear of what number? 13 2017 666 613 How about 666?? Answer: Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia is the fear of the number 666. This word is derived from Ancient Greek roots hexakósioi, "six hundred", hexékonta, "sixty", héx, "six", and phóbos, "fear"; literally meaning "fear of six hundred sixty-six". Severe sufferers may try to avoid the number at all times. For example, in 1989 Nancy and Ronald Reagan moved to a new home in the Bel-Air section of Los Angeles at 666 St. Cloud Road. They soon changed their address to 668 due to their fear of the former number. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted August 27, 2017 Author Members Posted August 27, 2017 19 hours ago, phkrause said: When Was the 19th Amendment First Introduced to Congress? Women's suffrage took a little while. The famous Women's rights convention at Seneca Falls, New York happened all the way back in 1848. And the 19th amendment wasn't first introduced in Congress until 1878, 41 years before it eventually passed. 19 hours ago, phkrause said: What Was the First State to Grant Women the Right to Vote? By 1919, 15 states had already legalized women's suffrage. Which state was the first? That honor goes to Wyoming, who did it in 1890. They were also progressive enough to elect the country's first female governor: Nellie Tayloe Ross back in 1924. So the state was pretty justified when they settled on their official state nickname: The Equality State. 19 hours ago, phkrause said: Who Was President When the 19th Amendment Passed? The movement grew over time, eventually translating into larger and larger forms of civil disobedience. Hundreds of women were injured marching in protest of their still-voteless state on the eve of Woodrow Wilson's inauguration. But despite the mounting unrest, Wilson remained opposed to women's suffrage. But in 1918, seeing the role women had served in World War I, he changed his tune. His first attempt at a constitutional amendment granting women the right to vote fell two votes short in the Senate. But the following year it passed through the federal level with room to spare. 19 hours ago, phkrause said: How Did Harry Burn's Mother Save Suffrage? As any good Civics student knows, you don't just need federal approval for a constitutional amendment, you also need approval at the state level. And that was a bit tougher. The fate of the 19th Amendment would ultimately be decided by Tennessee. And to make the matter even more tense, the legislative body was split right down the middle on whether or not to legalize the women's right to vote. In fact, the entire amendment came down to the vote of exactly one man: That of Harry Burn, a self-proclaimed opponent of the 19th Amendment. But the morning of the big vote, he got a letter from his mother. At the end of the note, she encouraged her son to "be a good boy and help Mrs. Catt put the 'rat' in ratification." Mrs. Catt would be suffragist icon Carrie Chapman Catt. We're not totally sure what it means to put the "rat" in ratification. And as we all know, no boy wants to disappoint his mother. Harry Burn cast the deciding vote and the rest is history. He explained the next day, "I know that a mother's advice is always safest for her boy to follow, and my mother wanted me to vote for ratification." Thank you, Mrs. Burn Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted August 27, 2017 Author Members Posted August 27, 2017 Who was the longimte celebrity pitchman for priceline.com? Bob Barker Mark Wahlberg Bill Cosby William Shatner Captain Kirk!! Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted August 28, 2017 Author Members Posted August 28, 2017 21 hours ago, phkrause said: Who was the longimte celebrity pitchman for priceline.com? Bob Barker Mark Wahlberg Bill Cosby William Shatner Captain Kirk!! Answer: In 1997, William Shatner became the spokesman for Priceline.com, agreeing to do the spots in exchange for stock in the company. The arrangement turned out to be quite profitable for Shatner, who has made approximately $600 million from Priceline.com. Shatner played “The Negotiator,” who uses his unusual-but-effective skills to negotiate the best travel deals for priceline.com customers. In commercials, Shatner's character dies however subsequent ads have featured his spirit still advertising Priceline.com from beyond the grave. All I can say is that as long as he was there spokesman I got some of the best discounts ever from that website!! Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted August 28, 2017 Author Members Posted August 28, 2017 Trivia Questions about MLK's Historic "I Have a Dream" Speech On Wednesday, August 28, 1963, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., the most prominent leader of the modern civil rights movement, made an impassioned plea for equal treatment under the law in what has come to be known as his "I have a dream" speech. To celebrate the anniversary of that momentous occasion, we've put together a few trivia questions to test your knowledge on King's historic speech. Who Was Behind the March on Washington? Was the "Dream" a Part of King's Prepared Remarks? How Was King's Speech Assessed by the FBI? How Many People Participated in the March on Washington? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted August 28, 2017 Author Members Posted August 28, 2017 Which midwestern computer company shipped its products in cow-spotted boxes? HP Gateway Dell Compaq I believe that would be Gateway!! Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted August 29, 2017 Author Members Posted August 29, 2017 17 hours ago, phkrause said: Who Was Behind the March on Washington? Officially called the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, the march \was one of the largest political rallies for human rights in America's history. Long a goal of civil rights activist A. Philip Randolph, founder of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, the march was organized primarily by Randolph and Bayard Rustin. Although his contributions to the civil rights movement were significant, Rustin worked primarily behind the scenes because it was feared that his admitted homosexuality might reflect negatively on the movement. 17 hours ago, phkrause said: Was the "Dream" a Part of King's Prepared Remarks? As King worked on his speech in the days leading up to the March on Washington, he floated his idea for the "I have a dream" theme with some of his closest advisers, one of whom, Wyatt Walker, suggested he omit it because it was too trite. King's prepared text did not include mention of the "dream" theme, but in the moment of the speech's actual delivery, he was urged by famed gospel singer Mahalia Jackson to tell the assembled masses "about the dream." That ad-libbed portion of the speech is clearly the most powerful and most widely quoted segment of King's historic remarks. 17 hours ago, phkrause said: How Was King's Speech Assessed by the FBI? Although 1963 was well past the mid-1950s anti-communist hysteria whipped up by Senator Joseph McCarthy, the Cold War was still very much a fact of life, and many in the Kennedy administration worried about subtle communist influences on the American public. King first came to the FBI's attention because of his close association with Stanley Levison and another adviser, Jack O'Dell, both reported to have been members of the Communist Party USA. Members of the Kennedy administration had subtly counseled King to cut his ties to these men, but King smiled politely, indicating his willingness to do just that, but in the end declined to do so. Eventually, that refusal prompted approval of FBI wiretap surveillance of King's telephone communications. However, even before the October 1963 approval of wiretapping King's communications, the FBI was keeping a very close eye on the civil rights leader. Two days after the speech, William Sullivan, head of the FBI's domestic intelligence division, wrote a memo characterizing King "as the most dangerous Negro of the future in this nation from the standpoint of communism, the Negro, and national security." 17 hours ago, phkrause said: How Many People Participated in the March on Washington? Although estimates of the crowds that participated in the event range from 200,000 to 300,000, the majority of sources seem to agree that at least 250,000 marched on Washington that historic day. Of that number, an estimated 60,000 were white men and women who felt strongly that the time had come for action to guarantee African Americans equal rights under the law of the land. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted August 29, 2017 Author Members Posted August 29, 2017 Which of the following men does NOT have a chemical element named after him? Albert Einstein Isaac Newton Alfred Nobel Nicolaus Copernicus Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted August 29, 2017 Author Members Posted August 29, 2017 A Trivia Quiz about Hurricane Katrina's Devastating Visit to New Orleans Early on the morning of August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck the very vulnerable city of New Orleans, much of which lies below sea level. To mark the anniversary of that natural disaster and the tragedy that followed, we've put together a few trivia questions to see how much you know about this massive storm... How Powerful a Hurricane Was Katrina? What Was the Primary Cause of Devastation in New Orleans? How Extensive Was Katrina's Damage? What Was the Death Toll from Katrina? How Much Did Katrina Cut New Orleans' Population? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted August 29, 2017 Author Members Posted August 29, 2017 What was George Washington's annual salary as president? $5,000 $15,000 $25,000 $45,000 Would you believe $5,000!! Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted August 30, 2017 Author Members Posted August 30, 2017 On 8/29/2017 at 11:49 AM, phkrause said: Which of the following men does NOT have a chemical element named after him? Albert Einstein Isaac Newton Alfred Nobel Nicolaus Copernicus Answer: Of the 118 chemical elements, 19 are connected with the names of 20 people. Einsteinium is a soft silver radioactive metal named in honor of Albert Einstein. Nobelium is named after Alfred Nobel, the man that invented dynamite and founder of the Nobel Prize. Copernicium is a chemical element named after the great astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus. However, Sir Isaac Newton, who is widely recognized as one of the most influential scientists of all time, does not have an element on the periodic table named after him. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted August 30, 2017 Author Members Posted August 30, 2017 22 hours ago, phkrause said: How Powerful a Hurricane Was Katrina? At its strongest, Katrina was a Category 5 hurricane with winds of 175 miles per hour. As of 2017, it ranks as the third most intense tropical cyclone to ever make landfall in the United States. The storm developed out of a tropical depression that formed near the Bahamas off South Florida's Atlantic coast. Shortly after it was declared a hurricane, Katrina crossed over the southern tip of Florida from the Atlantic to the Gulf. Weakened by its trip across Florida, Katrina was downgraded to a tropical storm as it entered the Gulf. But within hours the warm waters of the Gulf had strengthened Katrina into a powerful hurricane, attaining Category 5 status in short order. By the time Katrina once again made landfall at the southern tip of Louisiana, it had weakened to a Category 3 hurricane with maximum winds of 130 miles per hour. 22 hours ago, phkrause said: What Was the Primary Cause of Devastation in New Orleans? While Katrina was a powerful storm when it reached New Orleans, its top winds of 125 mph were far from the highest the region has experienced over the years. However, the levees built to protect the low-lying city failed at multiple points, unable to withstand the powerful storm surge caused by Katrina. These breaches in the city's flood control system allowed water to gush into city streets, covering nearly 80 percent of New Orleans in floodwaters. The vast majority of Katrina's damages and death toll in New Orleans was caused by flooding. 22 hours ago, phkrause said: How Extensive Was Katrina's Damage? According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Katrina was "the single most catastrophic natural disaster in U.S. history," causing total damages estimated at $108 billion. Private insurers paid $41.1 billion on 1.7 million insurance claims for damages to businesses, homes, and vehicles in six states. However, 63 percent of that total is said to have gone to Louisiana claimants, and the vast majority of those were in the metro New Orleans area. Even more pertinent to the damages in New Orleans, the National Flood Insurance Program paid claims totaling $16.3 billion, $13 billion of which went to Louisiana claimants. A total of 134,000 housing units -- 70 percent of the occupied housing in New Orleans -- were damaged by Katrina. 22 hours ago, phkrause said: What Was the Death Toll from Katrina? According to data from FEMA, deaths directly or indirectly attributable to Hurricane Katrina totaled 1,833 in five states. More than 86 percent of these deaths occurred in Louisiana, which recorded 1,577 storm-related deaths. Second in terms of human deaths was Mississippi, which reported 238 deaths. Alabama and Georgia each had two deaths related to Katrina, while Florida recorded 14 storm-related deaths. In Louisiana, 40 percent of the state's storm deaths were attributed to drowning, 25 percent to injuries and trauma, and 11 percent to heart conditions. Interestingly, nearly half the storm-related deaths in Louisiana occurred in people over the age of 74. 22 hours ago, phkrause said: How Much Did Katrina Cut New Orleans' Population? In the wake of the devastating storm, the population of New Orleans dropped more than 50 percent from 484,674 in April 2000 to 230,172 in July 2006. The Census Bureau reported that by 2014, the population of the Big Easy had climbed back to 384,320. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted August 30, 2017 Author Members Posted August 30, 2017 22 hours ago, phkrause said: What was George Washington's annual salary as president? $5,000 $15,000 $25,000 $45,000 Would you believe $5,000!! Answer: George Washington, the country's first U.S. president made $25,000 for the job in 1789. Washington was not provided with the perks of a modern president. He used his salary and dipped into his personal finances for official duties. Since 2001, the president has earned a $400,000 annual salary, along with a $50,000 annual expense account, a $100,000 nontaxable travel account, and $19,000 for entertainment. Donald Trump has announced he will give up his presidential salary of $400,000 and take just $1 a year. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted August 30, 2017 Author Members Posted August 30, 2017 What was the name of the early '80s line of kids' matching t-shirts and bottoms, "the underwear that's fun to wear"? A. Garanimals B. Furbees C. Underoos D. Super Sleepwear Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted August 30, 2017 Author Members Posted August 30, 2017 Which U.S. President appeared on the television show Laugh-In? Jimmy Carter Richard Nixon Lyndon B. Johnson George H. W. Bush If I'm not mistaken "Richard Nixon?" Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted August 30, 2017 Author Members Posted August 30, 2017 What Supreme Court Justice's name is incorporated into the name of Baltimore's airport? Clarence Thomas Sandra Day O'Connor Thurgood Marshall John Jay I believe that would be "Thurgood Marshall!! Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted August 31, 2017 Author Members Posted August 31, 2017 23 hours ago, phkrause said: What was the name of the early '80s line of kids' matching t-shirts and bottoms, "the underwear that's fun to wear"? A. Garanimals B. Furbees C. Underoos D. Super Sleepwear C. Underoos Whether kids wanted to be Spider-Man or Wonder Woman, Underoos were the underwear that's fun to wear. Source: various web sites. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted August 31, 2017 Author Members Posted August 31, 2017 23 hours ago, phkrause said: Which U.S. President appeared on the television show Laugh-In? Jimmy Carter Richard Nixon Lyndon B. Johnson George H. W. Bush If I'm not mistaken "Richard Nixon?" Answer: Laugh-In was a sketch comedy television program hosted by comedians Dan Rowan and Dick Martin. During the September 16, 1968, episode, Richard Nixon, running for president, appeared with a disbelieving vocal inflection, asking "Sock it to me?" An invitation was extended to Nixon's opponent, Vice President Hubert Humphrey, but he declined. According to the show's creator, "Humphrey later said that not doing it may have cost him the election", and "Nixon said the rest of his life that appearing on Laugh-In is what got him elected. And I believe that.” Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted August 31, 2017 Author Members Posted August 31, 2017 22 hours ago, phkrause said: What Supreme Court Justice's name is incorporated into the name of Baltimore's airport? Clarence Thomas Sandra Day O'Connor Thurgood Marshall John Jay I believe that would be "Thurgood Marshall!! Answer: The major airport serving Baltimore and the Maryland suburbs of Washington, DC, was renamed the Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport on October 1, 2005. The airport is named after Thurgood Marshall, a Baltimore native who became the first African American to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States. On this day in 1967, Thurgood Marshall become the first African American to be confirmed as a Supreme Court justice. He would remain on the Supreme Court for 24 years before retiring for health reasons. I've been to and past that airport so many times!! Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted August 31, 2017 Author Members Posted August 31, 2017 What was the name of the canine star of the mid-'90s hit sitcom Frasier, which also starred Kelsey Grammer in the title role? A. Eddie B. Fred C. Jack D. Marcel Eddie? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted September 1, 2017 Author Members Posted September 1, 2017 19 hours ago, phkrause said: What was the name of the canine star of the mid-'90s hit sitcom Frasier, which also starred Kelsey Grammer in the title role? A. Eddie B. Fred C. Jack D. Marcel Eddie? A. Eddie The cute Jack Russell's real name was Moose, but he'll always be known as Eddie from Frasier. Source: various web sites. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted September 1, 2017 Author Members Posted September 1, 2017 World War II began on this day in 1939 when Nazi Germany invaded which country? Austria Poland Denmark France Poland if I'm not mistaken!! Seems like everyone picks on the Polocks, and not just any, but Jews first!! Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted September 1, 2017 Author Members Posted September 1, 2017 Test Your Knowledge of the Start of World War II On September 1, 1939, World War II began as an estimated 1.5 million German troops crossed Germany's shared border with Poland. The invasion acted as a catalyst for Britain and France to declare war on Germany. Test your knowledge of the start of the second World War with these trivia questions. Why Did Germany Invade Poland? How Did the World Respond? How Long Did it Take Germany to Take Poland? What Were Hamburgers Called in the United States During World War II? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
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