Members phkrause Posted March 5, 2018 Author Members Posted March 5, 2018 Who was Ronald Reagan's best man when he married Nancy Davis on this day in 1952? George H. W. Bush John Wayne Humphrey Bogart William Holden Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
dgrimm60 Posted March 5, 2018 Posted March 5, 2018 PHKRAUSE Johnny Depp is from Kentucky dgrimm60 Quote
Members phkrause Posted March 5, 2018 Author Members Posted March 5, 2018 Trivia Questions about Our Nation's Most Important Document On March 4th, 1789, the US Constitution went into effect. Since we already asked some trivia questions about the historic document back on Constitution Day in September, we thought today we'd see how much you knew about the people who created it at the Constitutional Convention... Who Was the Oldest Man to Sign the Constitution? What Signers of the Constitution Met with Untimely Deaths? Who is Credited as "Penman of the Constitution?" Who Actually Wrote the Constitution? Of the People Who Didn't Sign the Constitution, Who Opposed the Creation of the Office of Vice President? 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 March 5, 2018 Author Members Posted March 5, 2018 23 hours ago, phkrause said: Which of the following actors is from Kentucky? A. Ian Somerhalder B. Matt Bomer C. Tom Cruise D. Johnny Depp 22 hours ago, dgrimm60 said: JOHNNY DEPP D. Johnny Depp None other than Jack Sparrow, aka Johnny Depp, was born in Owensboro, Ky. 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 March 5, 2018 Author Members Posted March 5, 2018 23 hours ago, phkrause said: Who was Ronald Reagan's best man when he married Nancy Davis on this day in 1952? George H. W. Bush John Wayne Humphrey Bogart William Holden Answer: On this day in 1952, Ronald and Nancy Reagan were married in Los Angeles, California. Reagan's good friend and fellow actor William Holden, was his best man. Holden's wife Ardis was the matron of honor. The Holden's were the only guests. William Holden was one of the most popular movie stars at the time and remained one of the biggest box office draws during the 1950s and 1960s. Holden starred in some of Hollywood's most popular and critically acclaimed films, including such classics as Sunset Boulevard, Sabrina, The Bridge on the River Kwai, The Wild Bunch, Picnic, and Network. 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 March 5, 2018 Author Members Posted March 5, 2018 22 hours ago, phkrause said: Who Was the Oldest Man to Sign the Constitution? One of the most important and guiding voices at the Convention was also its oldest: Benjamin Franklin. He was 81 and his body was wearing down. He attended the Convention barely able to walk and also doing battle with gout and a stone in his bladder. He had to be carried into meetings by four prisoners from the nearby Walnut Street jail. When the Convention was over, he was crying as he signed the document, needing someone else's help to do so. He later remarked about a picture of half the sun on George Washington's chair: "I have the happiness to know that it is a rising and not a setting sun." Seems that while his body was fading, his mind was doing just fine. 22 hours ago, phkrause said: What Signers of the Constitution Met with Untimely Deaths? While Benjamin Franklin made it into his 80s, other signers of the Constitution never got anywhere near that far. Alexander Hamilton and Richard Spaight were both killed in duels, George Wythe died from arsenic poisoning, and Gouverneur Morris (yeah, that's his real name, not an old-timey spelling for a political title) died when he tried and failed to remove a bullet from his body with whale bone. Think about that. Failed attempt at self-surgery with a whale bone! And you thought the SNL curse was bad. But perhaps the most fascinating premature death belongs to John Lansing who left his hotel room to mail a letter one day and was never heard from again. 22 hours ago, phkrause said: Who is Credited as "Penman of the Constitution?" Who Actually Wrote the Constitution? Gouvernor Morris has other claims to fame besides that whole whale bone thing. For starters, he loved to dance, despite having a peg leg which we're now pretty sure he got jumping from a window trying to escape the husband of a woman he was having an affair with. He also gets the credit for authoring that whole "We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union" preamble, and as such, he has been credited as "Penman of the Constitution." But while Morris certainly deserves some credit for that, it's worth noting he wasn't actually the man who put pen to paper and wrote the Constitution. That man was Jacob Shallus, and for his troubles writing the most important document in our nation's history, he made a hefty thirty bucks. 22 hours ago, phkrause said: Of the People Who Didn't Sign the Constitution, Who Opposed the Creation of the Office of Vice President? We thought we'd conclude with a question about one of the few people at the Constitutional Convention who didn't sign the document (by the time the convention ended, 39 of the 42 men there signed). One of the dissenters was a man named Elbridge Gerry who thought there shouldn't be a Vice President, saying "The close intimacy that must subsist between the President and Vice President makes it absolutely improper." You may be sitting there wondering who the heck is Elbridge Gerry? Well we'll tell you: In 1813, he became America's fifth Vice President. 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 March 6, 2018 Author Members Posted March 6, 2018 Who inspired the song "Rosanna" by '80s band Toto? A. Rosanna Arquette B. Rosanna Pansino C. Rosanna Williams D. Rosanna East 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 March 6, 2018 Author Members Posted March 6, 2018 Which actress won an Oscar and a Razzie in the same year? Meryl Streep Sandra Bullock Halle Berry Charlize Theron 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 March 6, 2018 Author Members Posted March 6, 2018 4 Trivia Questions about the Boston Massacre On March 5th, 1770, the Boston Massacre occurred when British soldiers opened fire on a crowd of colonists who had been taunting them. Test your knowledge with these four trivia questions about a day that changed history... What was the Boston Massacre? Why was the Crowd Angry at a British Soldier That Day? Who Headed the British Soldiers' Defense in Court? What Were the Results of the Trial? 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 March 6, 2018 Author Members Posted March 6, 2018 Which event began with colonists throwing snowballs? Boston Tea Party Civil War Boston Massacre 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
Members phkrause Posted March 6, 2018 Author Members Posted March 6, 2018 22 hours ago, phkrause said: Who inspired the song "Rosanna" by '80s band Toto? A. Rosanna Arquette B. Rosanna Pansino C. Rosanna Williams D. Rosanna East A. Rosanna Arquette Actress Rosanna Arquette inspired "Rosanna" - and is rumored to have inspired Peter Gabriel's hit "In Your Eyes." 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 March 6, 2018 Author Members Posted March 6, 2018 22 hours ago, phkrause said: Which actress won an Oscar and a Razzie in the same year? Meryl Streep Sandra Bullock Halle Berry Charlize Theron 22 hours ago, dgrimm60 said: SANRA BULLOCK Answer: Sandra Bullock had the unique experience of winning both an Oscar and a Razzie in the very same year. In 2010, Bullock received two Razzies for her part in All About Steve: Worst Actress and Worst On-Screen Couple with Bradley Cooper. Bullock showed up to accept her Razzies with a wagon full of All About Steve DVDs for the audience and playfully threatened the audience with a line reading of the entire movie. The day after the awards ceremony, Bullock won the Academy Award for Best Female Actor in a Leading Role for her performance in the film The Blind Side. 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 March 7, 2018 Author Members Posted March 7, 2018 21 hours ago, phkrause said: What was the Boston Massacre? A fair first question. One day, an angry colonial mob began harassing a British soldier and pelting him with sticks and snowballs. A sentry of soldiers came upon the scene, and, needless to say, the confrontation between the angry mob and the soldiers holding muskets did not end well. Shots were fired, and five colonists were killed. The artist Henry Pelham's rendition of the event, later engraved by Paul Revere, depicted the powerful British army firing on an unarmed crowd, inciting outrage in the colonies. This was a galvanizing moment in the lead-up to the US revolution. 21 hours ago, phkrause said: Why was the Crowd Angry at a British Soldier That Day? A 17-year-old colonist named Edward Garrish is believed to be the one who got the crowd riled up. He was a wigmaker's apprentice and he was angry that one of the British soldiers had not paid for a wig he got from Garrish's master. What? You've never heard of a revolution starting because someone refused to pay the bill for his wig? 21 hours ago, phkrause said: Who Headed the British Soldiers' Defense in Court? Having murdered an unarmed group of colonists, the British soldiers had a hard time finding a lawyer in the area to defend them. Only the most callous, British-loving, freedom-hating monster would have taken on their case. Nah, just kidding, John Adams defended them. In an effort to demonstrate the impartiality of colonial courts, two Patriot leaders, John Adams and Josiah Quincy, volunteered to defend Captain Preston and his men. Although he was a patriot, Adams thought that the soldiers deserved a fair trial. Adams argued that the soldiers had the right to defend themselves. He showed that they thought their lives were in danger from the mob that had gathered. 21 hours ago, phkrause said: What Were the Results of the Trial? Of the eight British soldiers tried, six were acquitted and only two found guilty of manslaughter. Those two were able to capitalize on a loophole and invoke what was called the "benefit of the clergy," which allowed them to get out of a longer sentence by reading a passage from the Bible. Then they had their thumbs branded with an “M” for murder as their punishment. No wonder the colonists were angry. 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 March 7, 2018 Author Members Posted March 7, 2018 21 hours ago, phkrause said: Which event began with colonists throwing snowballs? Boston Tea Party Civil War Boston Massacre World War II 21 hours ago, dgrimm60 said: The Boston Massacre Answer: The Boston Massacre occurred on this day in 1770 when British soldiers in Boston opened fire on a group of American colonists. Tensions between the American colonists and the British were already running high when a crowd of jeering Bostonians slinging snowballs gathered around a small group of British soldiers guarding the Boston Customs House. Private Hugh Montgomery was hit, leading him to discharge his rifle at the crowd. The other soldiers began firing a moment later, and when the smoke cleared, five colonists were dead. 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 March 7, 2018 Author Members Posted March 7, 2018 Who provided the voice of the Geico Insurance Company gecko in its TV ad debut? George Clooney Danny DeVito Tim Allen Kelsey Grammer 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 March 7, 2018 Author Members Posted March 7, 2018 6 Things You Didn't Know About Oreos Happy National Oreo Cookie Day folks! On March 6, 1912, Oreo sandwich cookies were introduced to the public in a grocery store in Hoboken, New Jersey. Whether you dunk them, twist them or eat them whole, here are 6 surprising things you should know about Oreo cookies... #1. It takes 59 minutes to make an Oreo. Each Oreo wafer is baked for exactly 290.6 seconds at a temperature of 400°F from above and 300°F from below. Every Oreo cookie contains 90 ridges, 12 flowers, 12 dashes, and 12 dots. #2. Cookie Lovers Have Enjoyed More Than 500 Billion Oreos Since they were invented in 1912, over 500 billion Oreo cookies have been enjoyed around the world. If all the Oreos ever sold were laid end to end along the equator they could circle the earth 381 times. That same number of cookies stacked could reach the moon and back five times. #3. Oreos Originally Came in Two Different Flavors When first invented, Oreos came in two varieties: original and lemon meringue. The original was wildly more popular, and so the lemon variety was discontinued in 1920. #4. Oreos Come in Some Unusual Flavors Around the World In Japan and China, Oreos with a green tea flavored filling are popular and designed to appeal to cookie fans. For cream-filled cookie lovers in the Philippines, Oreos with a coconut-flavored filling were introduced. In Indonesia, a blueberry ice cream flavor combines with chocolate cookies for a real treat. Oreos are available in over 100 countries. #5. The Origin of the Name is a Mystery No one knows why the famous cookie is named Oreo. Some say it’s because it’s easy to remember, however, others debate it was named after the origin of the word “Oreo” from the French word for “gold” or the Greek word for “beautiful.” #6. The Ratio of the Oreo is Precise The perfection of an Oreo cookie is down to an exact science. The cookie- to- crème ratio of an original Oreo cookie is always, without fail, 71 percent to 29 percent. 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 March 7, 2018 Author Members Posted March 7, 2018 What artist’s sketch, “The Vitruvian Man,” is said to depict the ideal proportions of the male body? Vincent van Gogh Leonardo da Vinci Claude Monet Michelangelo Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
dgrimm60 Posted March 7, 2018 Posted March 7, 2018 PHKRAUSE KELSEY GRAMMER was the voice in the debut of the Geico company t.v. add dgrimm60 Quote
Members phkrause Posted March 7, 2018 Author Members Posted March 7, 2018 15 hours ago, phkrause said: Who provided the voice of the Geico Insurance Company gecko in its TV ad debut? George Clooney Danny DeVito Tim Allen Kelsey Grammer 12 hours ago, dgrimm60 said: KELSEY GRAMMER Answer: GEICO advertising campaigns are known for using surreal humor and satire, often featuring the company's mascot, the GEICO gecko. The gecko first appeared in 1999, during the Screen Actors Guild strike that prevented the use of live actors. The original commercial features the Gecko, voiced by actor Kelsey Grammer. After some refinement of the character, Jake Wood took over and made the character who he is today. Wood, an English actor, brought a distinct and recognizable accent to the character we all know today. 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 March 7, 2018 Author Members Posted March 7, 2018 19 hours ago, phkrause said: What artist’s sketch, “The Vitruvian Man,” is said to depict the ideal proportions of the male body? Vincent van Gogh Leonardo da Vinci Claude Monet Michelangelo Answer: The Vitruvian Man was created by Leonardo da Vinci around the year 1487. It is accompanied by notes based on the work of the famed architect, Vitruvius Pollio. The drawing, which is in pen and ink on paper, depicts a male figure in two superimposed positions with his arms and legs apart and simultaneously inscribed in a circle and square. The drawing and text are sometimes called the Canon of Proportions or, less often, Proportions of Man. It is stored in the Gallerie dell'Accademia in Venice, Italy, and, like most works on paper, is displayed only occasionally. 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 March 7, 2018 Author Members Posted March 7, 2018 A popular variety of asparagus shares its name with which First Lady? Mary Todd Lincoln Dolley Madison Eleanor Roosevelt Martha Washington Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
dgrimm60 Posted March 7, 2018 Posted March 7, 2018 PHKRAUSE Martha Washington is the answer dgrimm60 Quote
Members phkrause Posted March 7, 2018 Author Members Posted March 7, 2018 Don't Miss This Call to Answer These Trivia Questions On March 7, 1876, Alexander Graham Bell was granted a U.S. patent for his invention of the telephone. See if you can answer these trivia questions about Bell’s life and contributions to the world. Who Was Bell's Closest Competitor for the Telephone Patent? What Two People in Bell’s Family Had Serious Hearing Problems? Bell Was President of What Magazine? What Did Bell Invent in Haste to Try to Save the Life of a President? How Did The Phone Companies Honor Bell on the Day of His Funeral? 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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