Trivia Quiz?

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22 hours ago, phkrause said:

Which of these tennis players has been married to an Oscar winning actress?

Andre Agassi Pete Sampras John McEnroe Jimmy Connors

 

12 hours ago, dgrimm60 said:

JOHN MCENROE

Answer: John McEnroe is considered one of the greatest tennis players in the history of the sport. McEnroe was married to Academy Award-winning actress Tatum O'Neal from 1986 to 1994 and the two had three children, Kevin, Sean and Emily. O’Neal is the youngest person ever to win a competitive Academy Award, which she won in 1974 at age 10 for her performance as Addie Loggins in Paper Moon opposite her father, Ryan O'Neal. She also starred in The Bad News Bears (1976), followed by Nickelodeon (1976), and Little Darlings (1980). The couple separated in 1992 and were divorced in 1994.

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Which President joked, "Honey, I forgot to duck" after being shot?

William McKinley Abraham Lincoln Ronald Reagan John F. Kennedy

Probably Reagan!!

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5 Facts You May Not Know About John Hinckley Jr.

On March 30, 1981, John Hinckley Jr. attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan.  Hinckley's attempt to kill a president made him one of the more notorious criminals of the 1980s, but there are parts of his life that many people still don't know about. Here are five facts you might not have known about John Hinckley Jr.

Hinckley May Have Been Planning to Harm President Jimmy Carter.

Hinckley had been arrested for trying to bring guns onto a plane in 1980, but in 1981, after Reagan had been shot, investigators began to notice that Hinckley's travel patterns at the time of his arrest matched those of then-President Carter. Had this been known beforehand, the police might have been able to lock up Hinckley, preventing him from shooting Reagan. However, because no one noticed the pattern at the time, all police did was take away the guns, leaving Hinckley free to visit another gun shop in Texas, where he got the firearm that he used to shoot Reagan.

Hinckley Harassed Jodie Foster for Months Before the Shooting.

It's no secret that Hinckley was obsessed with actress Jodie Foster, even going so far as to enroll in a writing course at Yale, where Foster was a student. However, it wasn't just an obsession—it was harassment. Hinckley repeatedly badgered the actress via mail and phone for some sort of attention, which actually isn't that surprising. Not only was Hinckley obsessed with the movie Taxi Driver, which was the film in which he first saw Foster, but there are often connections between shooters and abuse of women. While Hinckley never physically touched Foster, harassment is a form of abuse. 

Hinckley May Have Been Trying to Imitate Travis Bickle.

Travis Bickle is the name of the character played by Robert De Niro in Taxi Driver. Not only was Hinckley obsessed with the film and Foster, but he may have actually been trying to imitate Bickle, who plans to assassinate a politician in the film. In other words, the attempt on Reagan's life was not just a stunt to get Foster's attention, but a specific action that drew Hinckley further into the world of the film.

Hinckley's Family Had A Close Relationship With George H. W. Bush

There are some remarkable connections between the family of John Hinckley Jr. and the family of George H.W. Bush, the Vice-President of the United States at the time of the assassination attempt. Hinckley's father, John Hinckley Sr., was the CEO of Vanderbilt Energy, a Texas-based oil and gas company. He was an enthusiastic supporter and contributor to the Bush 1980 Presidential campaign and was a personal friend of the Vice President. Even more bizarrely, Neil Bush, the son of the Vice-President, was scheduled to have dinner with John Hinckley's brother, Scott, at the younger Bush's home on the day after the shooting. The dinner was subsequently canceled.  The FBI never investigated the Bush-Hinckley family tie.  

Hinckley Currently Lives a Quiet Life—but Not by Choice.

Hinckley was finally released in 2016 with severe restrictions, including no social media accounts, limited internet access, and other restraints. The restrictions were designed to keep him out of the spotlight and prevent him from contacting Foster or anyone else associated with the assassination. He tried to become involved in the town, looking for volunteer work and retail jobs, but no one wanted anything to do with him, save a Unitarian church that has him sell books for them on Amazon. 

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20 hours ago, phkrause said:

Which President joked, "Honey, I forgot to duck" after being shot?

William McKinley Abraham Lincoln Ronald Reagan John F. Kennedy

Probably Reagan!!

Answer: On March 30, 1981, President Ronald Reagan was shot in the chest outside a Washington, D.C. hotel by a deranged drifter named John Hinckley Jr. In an impressive feat for a 70-year-old man with a collapsed lung, he walked into George Washington University Hospital under his own power. As he prepared for surgery, he was in good spirits and quipped to his wife, Nancy, “Honey, I forgot to duck,” and to his surgeons, “Please tell me you’re Republicans.” The next day, the president resumed some of his executive duties and signed a piece of legislation from his hospital bed. On April 11, he returned to the White House.

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Which snack food brand has a mascot named “Finn” who wears sunglasses?

Pringles Goldfish Cheetos Cheez-It

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5 Cool Facts About the Eiffel Tower

On March 31, 1889, the Eiffel Tower was dedicated in Paris in a ceremony presided over by Gustave Eiffel, the tower’s designer.  Here are five cool facts about the Eiffel Tower that you might not have known.

Gustave Eiffel Was Not the Tower's Designer.

Most people who are barely familiar with the names behind the Tower might think of Gustave Eiffel, but Eiffel just represented the design company, really, when it came to this project. He was an engineer and designer, but it was Maurice Koechlin, an employee of the design company, who presented several mockups to Eiffel, including the one that eventually was built.

The Eiffel Tower Immediately Became the Tallest Manmade Structure in the World.

But it wasn't meant to stay that way. The Eiffel Tower was meant to be part of the World's Fair, and that was it—and in fact, Parisians didn't like it at first. But the Tower was built, immediately eclipsing the previous tallest structure, the Washington Monument. In 1930, the Chrysler Building became the new tallest structure, but the Eiffel Tower added an antenna a couple of decades later to put its height back above that of the Chrysler.

It Grows—Really—When the Sun Is Out.

On warm, sunny days, the side of the Tower that is exposed to the sunlight actually expands due to the effect of the heat on the metal. That means the rest of the Tower leans away a little bit from the sun. The Tower contracts once the environment cools off.

It's Had More Than One Color.

And for good reason. The Tower might look brassy and metallic now, but it's had several different coats of paint, including one that was yellow. The paint protects the metal from corrosion that could turn the tower a dingy bluish-green, similar to what you see on some metal roofs of older buildings.

A Con Man Managed to Convince Two Different People to "Buy" the Tower.

One of the disadvantages of having the reputation of "was supposed to be temporary" is that people will take advantage of that. One man did just that, conning two different people out of money by claiming that the Tower was being sold for scrap. The man, Victor Lustig, was known as one of the most dangerous and clever conmen around, and one victim was so embarrassed at his naivete that he didn't report how much he'd lost.

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PHKRAUSE

the answer is GOLDFISH

dgrimm60

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On 3/31/2018 at 7:25 PM, phkrause said:

Which snack food brand has a mascot named “Finn” who wears sunglasses?

Pringles Goldfish Cheetos Cheez-It

 

21 hours ago, dgrimm60 said:

GOLDFISH

Answer: Goldfish are fish-shaped cheese crackers manufactured by Pepperidge Farm. The brand's current marketing and product packaging incorporate this feature of the product: "The Snack That Smiles Back! Goldfish!", the slogan being reinforced by Finn, the mascot with sunglasses. The product is marketed as a "baked snack cracker" on the label with various flavors and varieties. Originally invented by Oscar J. Kambly at Swiss biscuit manufacturer Kambly in 1958, Goldfish snacks were introduced to the United States in 1962 by Pepperidge Farm founder Margaret Rudkin.

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Which one of these egg-shaped candy is illegal in the United States?

Whoppers Robin Eggs Cadbury’s Creme Egg Brach’s Fiesta Malted Milk Eggs Kinder Surprise Eggs

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Which President hosted the first White House lawn Easter Egg Roll?

Teddy Roosevelt Ronald Reagan Gerald Ford Rutherford B. Hayes

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PHKRAUSE

the answer is RUTHERFORD B. HAYES

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20 hours ago, phkrause said:

Which President hosted the first White House lawn Easter Egg Roll?

Teddy Roosevelt Ronald Reagan Gerald Ford Rutherford B. Hayes

 

9 hours ago, dgrimm60 said:

RUTHERFORD B. HAYES

Answer: On Monday, April 2, 2018, First Lady Melania Trump will host the 140th annual Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House. The White House Easter Egg Roll is a timeless tradition that dates back to 1878. The first annual White House Easter Egg Roll was held on April 22, 1878 after President Rutherford B. Hayes agreed to open the White House grounds on Easter Monday to children who want to roll Easter eggs. Successive Presidents continued the tradition, and the event has been held on the South Lawn ever since.

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22 hours ago, phkrause said:

Which one of these egg-shaped candy is illegal in the United States?

Whoppers Robin Eggs Cadbury’s Creme Egg Brach’s Fiesta Malted Milk Eggs Kinder Surprise Eggs

Answer: Kinder Surprise Eggs are a chocolate treat widely available throughout Europe, Mexico and Canada. The eggs are made of a chocolate shell, and inside is a plastic container containing a toy, which usually needs assembling. Unfortunately, Kinder Surprise eggs are banned in the United States. They’ve been outlawed in the states since the 1930s because of an old act which deems it violates both Consumer Product Safety Commission and FDA regulations. It outlines that any food with a ‘non-nutritive object embedded’ is strictly illegal. Americans have been so eager to get their hands on the treat that 60,000 smuggled eggs were seized by border officials in 2011, according to the US Customs and Border Protection.

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What is the most visited tourist attraction in the world?

Eiffel Tower Times Square Las Vegas Strip Great Wall of China

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PHKRAUSE

the answer is EIFFEL TOWER

dgrimm60

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What is the order of events in a triathlon?

Swim-Bike-Run Run-Bike-Swim Swim-Run-Bike Run-Swim-Bike

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PHKRAUSE

the answer is Swim==Bike==Run

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19 hours ago, phkrause said:

What is the most visited tourist attraction in the world?

Eiffel Tower Times Square Las Vegas Strip Great Wall of China

 

18 hours ago, dgrimm60 said:

EIFFEL TOWER

Answer: Paris's Eiffel Tower gets approximately 7 million visitors per year, but it's not the most-visited tourist attraction in the world. That title goes to the Las Vegas Strip, which sees about 39.6 million visitors each year. Las Vegas Boulevard -- the world-famous Las Vegas Strip -- is the central artery of Sin City. New York City takes the #2 and #3 spots on this list, with Times Square seeing 39.2 million annual visitors and Central Park seeing 37.5 million visitors. Surprisingly, some major tourist attractions, like the Eiffel Tower (#38) and the Great Wall of China (#28) rank relatively low on the list.

ps:I would've thought the same dgrimm!!

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What is the order of events in a triathlon?

Swim-Bike-Run Run-Bike-Swim Swim-Run-Bike Run-Swim-Bike

10 hours ago, dgrimm60 said:

Swim==Bike==Run

Answer: The components of a triathlon involves swimming, cycling, and running in immediate succession over various distances. Triathletes compete for fastest overall course completion time, including timed "transitions" between the individual swim, cycle, and run components. The order of a traditional triathlon Swim-Bike-Run is based on safety issues and smooth transitions. The idea behind swimming first is that the open water poses the greatest threat to an exhausted athlete. If the swimming portion were last, then it would increase the chance of a racer collapsing with exhaustion in the water and possibly drowning.

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What was the first casino built on the Las Vegas strip?

The Golden Nugget El Rancho Vegas Caesars Palace Desert Inn

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PHKRAUSE

the answer is EL RANCHO VEGAS

dgrimm60

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During the “baby boom” era that lasted from 1946 to 1964, approximately how many babies were born in the U.S.?

18 Millon 29 Million 47 Million 76 Million

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PHKRAUSE

the answer is 76 million

dgrimm60

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21 hours ago, phkrause said:

What was the first casino built on the Las Vegas strip?

The Golden Nugget El Rancho Vegas Caesars Palace Desert Inn

 

20 hours ago, dgrimm60 said:

EL RANCHO VEGAS

Answer: The Las Vegas Strip is a stretch of South Las Vegas Boulevard that is known for its concentration of hotels and casinos. The first casino built on the Las Vegas Strip was the El Rancho Vegas, opening on this day in 1941, with 63 rooms. That casino stood for almost 20 years before being destroyed by a fire in 1960. Its success spawned a second hotel on what would become the Strip, the Hotel Last Frontier, in 1942. Organized crime figures such as Bugsy Siegel took interest in the growing gaming center leading to other resorts such as the Flamingo, which opened in 1946, and the Desert Inn, which opened in 1950.

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19 hours ago, phkrause said:

During the “baby boom” era that lasted from 1946 to 1964, approximately how many babies were born in the U.S.?

18 Millon 29 Million 47 Million 76 Million

 

3 hours ago, dgrimm60 said:

76 million

Answer: There were a total of approximately 76 million births in the United States from 1946 to 1964, the 19 years usually called the “baby boom.” The aging of the baby boomers has created a dramatic shift in the age composition of the U.S. population. The Census Bureau currently projects that the baby-boom population will total 61.3 million in 2029, when the youngest boomers reach age 65. By 2031, when the youngest baby boomers reach age 67, the baby-boom population is projected to be even lower, at 58.2 million.