Trivia Quiz?

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Which former U.S. President is NOT left-handed?

Barack Obama Bill Clinton George H. W. Bush Jimmy Carter

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How are Teddy Roosevelt and FDR related?

Teddy was FDR's father Teddy was FDR's uncle FDR and Teddy were brothers FDR was Teddy's 5th cousin

 Pretty sure he wasn't his father, or brothers, but I'm guessing maybe cousin? or even Uncle!!

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On 1/7/2018 at 11:52 AM, phkrause said:

Which educational institution is located in Tennessee?

Pepperdine University Vanderbilt University Tulane University Wake Forest University

Answer: Vanderbilt University is a private research university located in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 1873, it was named in honor of shipping and rail magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt, who provided the school its initial $1 million endowment despite having never been to the South. Vanderbilt hoped that his gift and the greater work of the university would help to heal the sectional wounds inflicted by the Civil War. Vanderbilt athletics' alumni base includes 2 Olympians, over 120 NFL players, nearly 40 MLB players, over 40 NBA players.

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On 1/7/2018 at 3:57 PM, phkrause said:

Which former U.S. President is NOT left-handed?

Barack Obama Bill Clinton George H. W. Bush Jimmy Carter

Answer: Barack Obama, James Garfield, Herbert Hoover, Harry Truman, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton were all left-handed. What is perhaps most noteworthy about left-handed presidents is how many there have been in recent decades. Of the last ten presidents, five have been left-handed. That might not mean much until you consider that the global percentage of left-handed people is about 10%. So among the general population, only 1 in 10 people are left-handed, while in the modern-era White House, 1 in 2 have been left-handed.

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On 1/7/2018 at 5:19 PM, phkrause said:

How are Teddy Roosevelt and FDR related?

Teddy was FDR's father Teddy was FDR's uncle FDR and Teddy were brothers FDR was Teddy's 5th cousin

 Pretty sure he wasn't his father, or brothers, but I'm guessing maybe cousin? or even Uncle!!

Answer: While many Americans may assume that President Franklin D. Roosevelt (1933-1945) was the son of Theodore Roosevelt (1901-1909), the two former presidents who led the country three decades apart were actually fifth cousins. Their closest tie was FDR’s wife Eleanor who was also the niece of President Theodore Roosevelt. Uncle Teddy was president of the United States in 1905 and even walked his brother Elliot’s daughter down the aisle. (And yes, that means the president and first lady were fifth cousins once removed.)

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Which of these is not the nickname of one of the ghosts featured in the Pac-Man video game?

Pinky Clyde Blinky Tinky

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21 hours ago, phkrause said:

Which of these is not the nickname of one of the ghosts featured in the Pac-Man video game?

Pinky Clyde Blinky Tinky

Answer: Blinky, Pinky, Inky and Clyde, are the four ghosts in the Pac-Man franchise. Creator Toru Iwatani stated that he had designed each ghost with its own distinct personality which influences the movements they make. Understanding how each ghost behaves is extremely important to be able to effectively avoid them. For instance, Blinky, the red ghost, has a chaser personality while Pinky, the pink ghost, likes to ambush Pac-Man. The blue ghost, Inky, is seeking to position itself at a similar fixed spot. Clyde, the orange ghost, moves completely at random.

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Who does Guinness list as “the most portrayed literary human character in film & TV”?

James Bond Sherlock Holmes Hamlet Ebenezer Scrooge

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Who published the pamphlet "Common Sense" on this day in 1776?

Paul Revere Thomas Jefferson Thomas Paine Benjamin Franklin

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19 hours ago, phkrause said:

Who does Guinness list as “the most portrayed literary human character in film & TV”?

James Bond Sherlock Holmes Hamlet Ebenezer Scrooge

Answer: Having been depicted on screen 254 times, Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's fictional detective, has been awarded a world record for the most portrayed literary human character in film & TV. Since his creation in 1887, Sherlock Holmes has been played by over 75 actors including Sir Christopher Lee, Charlton Heston, Peter O'Toole, Christopher Plummer, Roger Moore, and Robert Downey Jr. Through a combination of films, television series, and dramas, Sherlock's appearances beat Shakespeare's Hamlet by 48 portrayals to claim the record.

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19 hours ago, phkrause said:

Who published the pamphlet "Common Sense" on this day in 1776?

Paul Revere Thomas Jefferson Thomas Paine Benjamin Franklin

Answer: On this day in 1776, writer Thomas Paine publishes his pamphlet “Common Sense,” setting forth his arguments in favor of American independence. Originally published anonymously, “Common Sense” advocated independence for the American colonies from Britain and is considered one of the most influential pamphlets in American history. “Common Sense” played a remarkable role in transforming a colonial squabble into the American Revolution. It became the bestselling written document of the Revolutionary Era.

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Go Underground with Some Subway Trivia

On January 10th, 1863, the world's first underground passenger railway system opened in London, England. That makes this the subway system's 155-year anniversary, and we all know how important an anniversary that is. So, in honor of that, lets see how much you know about subway systems all over the world.

In Japan, What is an Oshiya?

What is the Longest Art Gallery in the World, According to Frommers?

What City's Train Incorporates Archeological Museum Exhibits?

Which U.S. city had the first subway?

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On 1/10/2018 at 7:43 PM, phkrause said:

In Japan, What is an Oshiya?

Japan boasts 45 of the 51 busiest train stations in the world, and cramming that many people into a subway car can be pretty tough. In fact you literally need to hire employees to cram that many people into a subway car. Enter the "Oshiya," also known as a pusher. Wearing hats and white gloves, these people shove the last passengers into the door of a train to make sure they can get every single person onboard. If you've never seen the videos of this, they're pretty amazing.

 

On 1/10/2018 at 7:43 PM, phkrause said:

What is the Longest Art Gallery in the World, According to Frommers?

Here in America, our subway systems are famous for their disturbing odors and the general sense that a janitor hasn't been down there in several decades. But apparently train stations can be nice too. The one in Stockholm, Sweden, has over 90 stations with 140 artists' worth of art, making it, as Frommers travel guide puts it "ostensibly the longest art gallery in the world." And we assume Frommers knows a thing or two about the art gallery options out there.

But in general, if art's your thing, you could do worse than spending a few days just taking the train throughout, well, pretty much any country other than the United States. The train station for the Louvre in France actually has museum exhibits in the station. And the stations in Moscow are arguably the most beautiful in the world.

 

On 1/10/2018 at 7:43 PM, phkrause said:

What City's Train Incorporates Archeological Museum Exhibits?

If you're into museum exhibits, you could also take a ride on Greece's Attiko Metro, which got its current design during the Olympic bid. Again, Frommers offers a nice description of the system there, highlighting the "archaeological exhibits and items that were uncovered while digging (walls, cisterns, urns, and even sarcophagi). Even if you don't need to get to any of the 50-plus stations, it's well worth a visit to Syntagma Square or Akropoli stations to see the relics or Ethniki Amyna station for more contemporary art installations. Though the trains aren't that modern or efficient, the visual surroundings make it all worthwhile." So apparently they have all sorts of old relics, including the cars themselves that you'll be riding.

 

On 1/10/2018 at 7:43 PM, phkrause said:

Which U.S. city had the first subway?

On September 1, 1897 Boston opened for business the first Subway in the United States. It was modeled after several European cities (including London which had launched their own 34 years earlier) and was followed a few years later with a subway in New York City. In 1897, at 6 am, over 100 people crowded onto the first train to travel through a tunnel under downtown Boston. More than 100,000 people would take the three-and-a-half minute trip that day.  In time, the route would be connected to the Boston Elevated Railway, creating the public transportation system that was the precursor to today's "T."  By the end of the 1970s, the T was transporting 300,000 passengers daily. Today the T serves over 1.3 million passengers daily across the system.

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Which President is mentioned by name in the theme song of TV's "All in the Family"?

John F. Kennedy Harry S. Truman Herbert Hoover Franklin D. Roosevelt

Herbert Hoover! If I'm not mistaken?

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Hey Dingbats and Meatheads: Test Your Knowledge of "All in the Family"

On January 12, 1971, CBS introduced America to a new family, the Bunkers. Test your knowledge of Archie, Edith, and the rest of the gang with these trivia questions.

What British Television Show was All in the Family Based On?

Why Did ABC Pass on the Show?

What Actors were Considered for the Archie Character Before Carroll O'Connor Landed the Role?

What Shows Became Spin-offs of All in the Family?

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Which is not part of the Hershey's family of products?

Snickers Kit Kat Almond Joy Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

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On 1/12/2018 at 8:38 PM, phkrause said:

Which President is mentioned by name in the theme song of TV's "All in the Family"?

John F. Kennedy Harry S. Truman Herbert Hoover Franklin D. Roosevelt

Herbert Hoover! If I'm not mistaken?

Answer: On this day in 1971, the sitcom "All in the Family" premiered on CBS. The opening theme song "Those Were the Days", was presented in a unique way for a 1970s series: Carroll O'Connor and Jean Stapleton seated at a piano and singing the tune on-camera at the start of every episode, concluding with live-audience applause. Herbert Hoover's name is mentioned in the famous theme song to "All in the Family" with the lyrics..."Mister, we could use a man like Herbert Hoover again." The show ranked number-one in the yearly Nielsen ratings from 1971 to 1976.

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23 hours ago, phkrause said:

What British Television Show was All in the Family Based On?

Norman Lear—the famous producer behind shows like Sanford and Son, The Jeffersons, and Maude purchased the rights to a British television show called Til Death Do Us Part in the late 1960s. The show ran for ten years and had a strikingly similar plot to All in the Family: Warren Mitchell played a blue-collar conservative named Alf who—along with his doting wife, lovable daughter, and liberal son-in-law—lived in London. Like his successor, Archie, Alf had no problem expressing his disdain for anything he found to be...different. The concept hit close to home for Lear—many of the "Archie-isms" from the show are direct quotes from Lear's own father. Lear felt the Til Death Do Us Part plot could be adapted to suit American audiences, but it took time for the networks to agree.

 

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Why Did ABC Pass on the Show?

Lear adapted the show with an original script called Justice for All (the Bunkers were originally going to be the Justices). Carroll O'Connor and Jean Stapleton were both signed on to star as Archie and Edith, but their television daughter and her husband went through several iterations before landing on Sally Struthers and Rob Reiner. ABC passed on the initial pilot due to a lack of chemistry between the older and younger generation of actors. Lear recast the two younger roles, renamed the show Those Were the Days, shot another pilot and ABC passed on it again. It wasn't until 1969 when CBS realized advertisers were more interested in appealing to a younger demographic that All in the Family got the green light.

 

23 hours ago, phkrause said:

What Actors were Considered for the Archie Character Before Carroll O'Connor Landed the Role?

A number of big-name actors were considered for the role of Archie, including Mickey Rooney, who famously told Norman Lear that "they're going to kill you, shoot you dead in the streets," for putting the offensive, foul-mouthed Archie on the air. Tom Bosley, Jack Warden, and Jackie Gleason were all also considered for the role, but ultimately it went to Carroll O'Connor, who even after landing the job told Lear he thought the show would get canceled in six weeks.

 

23 hours ago, phkrause said:

What Shows Became Spin-offs of All in the Family?

All in the Family holds the record for most spin-off shows from any television program. Two of those—Maude and The Jeffersons—were huge successes produced by Norman Lear. Both of those shows also had spin-offs of their own: Good Times and Checking In respectively. There was Gloria, the spin-off about Archie's recently-divorced daughter moving back to New York from California. Then came 704 Hauser about an African-American family that moves into the old Bunker residence. And of course, Archie Bunker's Place, which was technically a spin-off, but really just a continuation of the All in the Family plot. 

Perhaps the most interesting of all, however, is that Til Death Do Us Part creator, Johnny Speight, brought the series full-circle and created a spin-off to Til Death Do Us Part inspired heavily by Archie Bunker's Place called In Sickness and In Health. 

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23 hours ago, phkrause said:

Which is not part of the Hershey's family of products?

Snickers Kit Kat Almond Joy Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

Answer: Hershey’s is America’s longest-lived and inarguably most successful candy company. Although Hershey’s chocolate bars are widely recognized, many of their other signature sweets are perhaps not as recognizable. Almond Joy, Mounds, Kit Kat, York Peppermint Pattie, and Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are just a few of the products owned by The Hershey Company. However, the Snickers candy bar is not owned by Hershey. Snickers brand is owned by Mars Incorporated, a leading global food company.

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Which TV series starred Fred Grandy, the former congressman of Iowa?

Dallas The Love Boat The A-Team Hill Street Blues

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What catchphrase is most commonly associated with the actor Arnold Schwarzenegger?

"Go ahead, make my day" "I'll be back" "Who loves you, baby?" "What'chu talkin' 'bout, Willis?"

I'll be back!!

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19 hours ago, phkrause said:

Which TV series starred Fred Grandy, the former congressman of Iowa?

Dallas The Love Boat The A-Team Hill Street Blues

Answer: Fred Grandy is perhaps best known to millions of fans around the world as "Gopher" on The Love Boat. After graduating from Harvard magna cum laude in 1970, he decided to pursue acting. In 1977 he took on the defining role of his acting career in the television series The Love Boat. On The Love Boat, he played the friendly yeoman purser Gopher Smith. In 1985 Grandy left the show and ran for congressman. He was elected congressman for Iowa’s Sixth District and served four terms. In 1997 he became president and CEO of Goodwill Industries.

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19 hours ago, phkrause said:

What catchphrase is most commonly associated with the actor Arnold Schwarzenegger?

"Go ahead, make my day" "I'll be back" "Who loves you, baby?" "What'chu talkin' 'bout, Willis?"

I'll be back!!

Answer: "I'll be back" is a catchphrase associated with Arnold Schwarzenegger, which he first used in his role as the title character from the 1984 science fiction film The Terminator. Schwarzenegger revealed that he had had difficulty pronouncing the word I'll and asked director James Cameron if it could be changed to "I will be back". Cameron refused. The catchphrase was chosen as #37 on the American Film Institute list, AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movie Quotes. Schwarzenegger uses the same line, or some variant of it, in many of his later films.

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Which president depicted on Mount Rushmore sports a mustache?

Theodore Roosevelt Thomas Jefferson Franklin D. Roosevelt Abraham Lincoln

Teddy of course!!

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23 hours ago, phkrause said:

Which president depicted on Mount Rushmore sports a mustache?

Theodore Roosevelt Thomas Jefferson Franklin D. Roosevelt Abraham Lincoln

Teddy of course!!

Answer: Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. was the 26th President of the United States and the only president on Mount Rushmore with a mustache. Mount Rushmore, also known as the President's Mountain, is located in the Black Hills of Keystone, South Dakota. The sculpture of four famous presidents, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln, was carved into the granite rock face. According to the National Park Service, the monument is visited each year by more than three million people.