Trivia Quiz?

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Which bird did Benjamin Franklin favor for America's national emblem?

Eagle Falcon Red-tailed Hawk Turkey

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Which U.S. President once wore a Nazi uniform in a movie?

Gerald Ford Donald Trump Ronald Reagan Franklin D. Roosevelt

Has to be Ronny??

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18 hours ago, phkrause said:

At which location are you most likely to contract food poisoning, according to a 2014 study from the Center for Science in the Public Interest?

A. At home
B. A food truck
C. A restaurant
D. A farmer's market

C. A restaurant

You're most likely to contract a nasty bug from a restaurant, according to the study, which examined outbreaks within a 10-year timespan. More than 28,000 people were sickened in 1,610 incidents traced back to restaurants; 893 incidents occurred in private homes and sickened 13,000.

Source: various web sites.

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18 hours ago, phkrause said:

Which bird did Benjamin Franklin favor for America's national emblem?

Eagle Falcon Red-tailed Hawk Turkey

Answer: Benjamin Franklin, who proposed the turkey as the official United States' bird, was dismayed when the bald eagle was chosen over the turkey. Franklin wrote to his daughter, referring to the eagle's "bad moral character," saying, "I wish the bald eagle had not been chosen as the representative of our country! The turkey is a much more respectable bird, and withal a true original native of America." Nevertheless, the bald eagle became the National emblem in 1782 when the great seal of the United States was adopted.

ps:I should've figured!!!

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18 hours ago, phkrause said:

Which U.S. President once wore a Nazi uniform in a movie?

Gerald Ford Donald Trump Ronald Reagan Franklin D. Roosevelt

Has to be Ronny??

Answer: Ronald Reagan once wore a Nazi uniform while acting in a film during his Hollywood days. Reagan was an actor long before he was a politician, and he wore the Nazi uniform in the 1942 film Desperate Journey. The film featured a group of downed Allied airmen making their way out of the Third Reich. Reagan, an air force reservist received his call for active service while the film was in production. While Warner's lobbied the government for a 30-day extension, the US Army was only willing to offer two weeks, forcing Reagan to use a double in many scenes.

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Americans gain an average of how many pounds during the holiday season?

A. 10 pounds
B. 1 pound
C. 5 pounds
D. 3 pounds

My guess is either C or D

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20 hours ago, phkrause said:

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Americans gain an average of how many pounds during the holiday season?

A. 10 pounds
B. 1 pound
C. 5 pounds
D. 3 pounds

My guess is either C or D

B. 1 pound

Many people think they gain much more than they think -- when surveyed, most people said they thought they gained five to 10 pounds during the holidays. Studies have found that it's closer to just over a pound.

Source: various web sites.

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Who was known as "the face that launched a thousand ships"?

Helen of Troy Cleopatra Joan of Arc Marie Antoinette

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In the movie The Breakfast Club, why is basket case Allison Reynolds in Saturday detention?

A. She cursed at the principal.
B. She failed shop class.
C. She beat up another student.
D. She didn't have anything else to do that Saturday.

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Trivia Questions About the Discovery of King Tut's Tomb

On November 26, 1922, British archaeologists Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon became the first people to enter King Tutankhamen’s tomb in more than 3,000 years.  See if you can answer these trivia questions about a splendidly grave discovery...

How Did King Tut Die?

What Did They Find in King Tut's Tomb?

Why Did People Think the Tomb Was Cursed?

What Major "Oops" Moment Occurred During the Excavation?

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18 hours ago, phkrause said:

Who was known as "the face that launched a thousand ships"?

Helen of Troy Cleopatra Joan of Arc Marie Antoinette

Answer: "The face that launched a thousand ships" is a well-known figure of speech and a snippet of 17th-century poetry that refers to Helen of Troy. The line comes from Christopher Marlowe's play The Tragical History of Dr. Faustus, published in 1604. She was said to be so beautiful that, when she was abducted, a fleet of a thousand ships set sail to win her back from Paris, sparking the Trojan Wars. Today the phrase is most commonly used as a metaphor for beauty and its seductive and destructive force.

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21 hours ago, phkrause said:

In the movie The Breakfast Club, why is basket case Allison Reynolds in Saturday detention?

A. She cursed at the principal.
B. She failed shop class.
C. She beat up another student.
D. She didn't have anything else to do that Saturday.

D. She didn't have anything else to do that Saturday.

No reason - she just didn't have anything better to do. Although at one point, she shares with the other students the lie that she was having sex with her therapist and that landed her in detention.

Source: various web sites.

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On 11/26/2017 at 3:56 PM, phkrause said:

How Did King Tut Die?

King Tutankhamun, colloquially known as King Tut, was the 12th pharaoh of the 18th Egyptian dynasty, in power from approximately 1332 to 1323 B.C.E.  Research suggests King Tut died from a gangrene infection resulting from a broken leg. Early investigations pointed to bone fragments in Tutankhamun’s skull to propose the theory that he died from a blow to the head by political rivals. However, a full scan of his body in 2006 found the damage to King Tut’s skull occurred after his death due to bad handling of his mummy. 

 

On 11/26/2017 at 3:56 PM, phkrause said:

What Did They Find in King Tut's Tomb?

The most fascinating item found in King Tut’s tomb was the stone sarcophagus containing three coffins, one inside the other, with a final coffin made of gold. When the lid of the third coffin was raised, King Tut's royal mummy was revealed, preserved for more than 3,000 years. As archaeologists examined the mummy, they found other artifacts, including bracelets, rings and collars.  Also in the room were various artifacts for his journey including oils, perfumes, toys from his childhood, precious jewelry and statues of gold and ebony. 

 

On 11/26/2017 at 3:56 PM, phkrause said:

Why Did People Think the Tomb Was Cursed?

There was a legend about a curse of the pharaohs that said anyone disturbing the tombs would die. Of course, many people had disturbed most of the tombs over centuries and didn't necessarily die of anything other than old age or an unrelated accident or illness years later. However, a few months after entering King Tut's tomb, Carter's benefactor, Lord Carnarvon, did die, and a few other expedition members died within seven years. So it looked like there was a curse, but Carnarvon was already sick -- he had chronic illnesses -- and the 1920s weren't exactly the height of sanitary and medical technology. There is speculation that pathogens sealed in the tomb might have hastened Carnarvon's death, but that hasn't been proven, especially because those pathogens would have had effects long before Carnarvon's death.

 

On 11/26/2017 at 3:56 PM, phkrause said:

What Major "Oops" Moment Occurred During the Excavation?

They decapitated and tore apart Tut's mummy. For real. The funeral mask, which is that gold, blue, and black thing you see in all the ads for King Tut exhibits, and other jewelry were stuck to the mummy with resin. In their eagerness to see these items, the archaeologists wrenched off the accessories, taking body parts with them.

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Who did President Roosevelt let join the U.S. Navy during World War II?

Hitler's nephew Stalin's son Mussolini's brother Putin's grandfather

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The President of which African country resigned last week after 37 years of ruling?

Morocco Zimbabwe Ethiopia Nigeria

Wasn't that Zimbabwe??

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19 hours ago, phkrause said:

Who did President Roosevelt let join the U.S. Navy during World War II?

Hitler's nephew Stalin's son Mussolini's brother Putin's grandfather

Answer: William Patrick Hitler was the nephew of Adolf Hitler. In 1942, William wrote directly to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, begging to be allowed to serve in the US military. “I am one of many, but can render service to this great cause,” he wrote. FDR passed the letter on to FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover, who looked into William’s background and finally cleared him for military service. Sworn into the US Navy, William Hitler went on to serve three years as a pharmacist’s mate, receiving the Purple Heart for a wound he suffered.

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20 hours ago, phkrause said:

The President of which African country resigned last week after 37 years of ruling?

Morocco Zimbabwe Ethiopia Nigeria

Wasn't that Zimbabwe??

Answer: Robert Mugabe resigned as Zimbabwe's President on Tuesday after 37 years of autocratic rule. Mugabe, who ruled Zimbabwe since independence in 1980 and once proclaimed that “only God will remove me,” resigned as president shortly after lawmakers began impeachment proceedings against him. Mr. Mugabe, 93, was until his resignation the world's oldest leader. He had previously refused to quit despite last week's military takeover and days of protests. His successor will be former Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

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What was the intended use for Bubble Wrap when it was invented in 1957?

Carpet padding Wallpaper Insulation Food storage

I can't believe it would be wallpaper or food storage! I can see carpet padding, but have to believe its probably "insulation."

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What is one of the germiest items you can consume at a fast-food restaurant?

A. Red meat
B. Ice
C. French fries
D. Ice cream

Seems to me its probably Ice??

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Who coined the phrase "Fifteen Minutes of Fame"?

W.C. Fields P.T. Barnum Elvis Presley Andy Warhol

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21 hours ago, phkrause said:

What was the intended use for Bubble Wrap when it was invented in 1957?

Carpet padding Wallpaper Insulation Food storage

I can't believe it would be wallpaper or food storage! I can see carpet padding, but have to believe its probably "insulation."

Answer: Bubble Wrap's original purpose was far from what we use the product for today. Bubble wrap was originally meant to cover your wall - not for safety, but for style. That’s right: it was originally meant to be a wallpaper. In 1957 two inventors named Alfred Fielding and Marc Chavannes were attempting to create a three-dimensional plastic wallpaper. Although the idea was a failure, they found that what they did make could be used as packing material. Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day is celebrated on the last Monday of January.

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21 hours ago, phkrause said:

What is one of the germiest items you can consume at a fast-food restaurant?

A. Red meat
B. Ice
C. French fries
D. Ice cream

Seems to me its probably Ice??

B. Ice

That's not cool - several studies have found that up to 70 percent of ice machines in fast-food restaurants had more bacteria than the water in the toilets!

Source: various web sites.

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20 hours ago, phkrause said:

Who coined the phrase "Fifteen Minutes of Fame"?

W.C. Fields P.T. Barnum Elvis Presley Andy Warhol

Answer: The expression was coined from Andy Warhol, who said that "In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes", which appeared in the program for a 1968 exhibition of his work at the Moderna Museet in Stockholm, Sweden. The phenomenon is often used in reference to figures in the entertainment industry or other areas of popular culture, such as reality TV and YouTube. As things have turned out the rise of celebrity culture and reality television since then has shown Warhol to be quite prophetic.

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Isidor Straus, co-owner of Macy's department store, was killed in which famous disaster?

Hindenburg disaster Great Irish Famine Sinking of the Titanic The Chicago Fire of 1871

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“There’s More Than Meets the Arch” is the former motto of what U.S. city?

Phoenix San Antonio Chicago St. Louis

I would expect that to be St Louis?? No?