Trivia Quiz?

[phkrause]

14 hours ago, phkrause said:

In 2015, Otto, a Peruvian bulldog, set the record for longest human tunnel skateboarded through by a dog. How many people comprised the tunnel?

A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 40

 

14 hours ago, dgrimm60 said:

30

C. 30

Little Otto skateboarded through 30 people!

Source: various web sites.

[phkrause]

14 hours ago, phkrause said:

Which award would net you the most money?

Oscar Pulitzer Prize Grammy Nobel Peace Prize

Answer: The Nobel Peace Prize is considered one of the most prestigious awards on the planet. The prize money can be traced back to the award’s creator and the inventor of dynamite, Alfred Nobel, who stipulated that his estate (worth $197.4 million today) would continue to accrue in value by investing in “safe securities” back in 1895. The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded on December 10 each year (the anniversary of Nobel's death). The winner receives a diploma, a gold medal, and a document confirming the prize amount. As of 2013, the prize is worth 10 million SEK (about US $1.5 million).

[phkrause]

Which actor overcame childhood stuttering to become the voice of Darth Vader and CNN?

Morgan Freeman James Earl Jones Samuel L. Jackson Orson Welles

James Earl Jones

[phkrause]

What is the name of Han Solo's spaceship in the "Star Wars" films?

USS Enterprise Death Star Millennium Falcon Sputnik

Millennium Falcon

[phkrause]

21 hours ago, phkrause said:

Which actor overcame childhood stuttering to become the voice of Darth Vader and CNN?

Morgan Freeman James Earl Jones Samuel L. Jackson Orson Welles

James Earl Jones

Answer: Happy Star Wars Day! And May the 4th be with you. The day arose from a pun which was shared by Star Wars fans, who would say “May the 4th be with you”, on the day. James Earl Jones is the actor who voiced Darth Vader in the “Star Wars” film franchise. As a child, Jones developed a severe stutter, which he overcame during his high school years. He went on to star in a long list of successful movies and plays, and became widely known as the voice of the CNN network with his famous tagline, "This is CNN".

[phkrause]

13 hours ago, phkrause said:

What is the name of Han Solo's spaceship in the "Star Wars" films?

USS Enterprise Death Star Millennium Falcon Sputnik

Millennium Falcon

Answer: The Millennium Falcon is a fictional starship in the Star Wars franchise. The ship is primarily commanded by Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and his Wookiee first mate, Chewbacca. The Millennium Falcon first appears in Star Wars (1977), and subsequently in The Empire Strikes Back (1980), Return of the Jedi (1983), The Force Awakens (2015), and The Last Jedi (2017). The ship also makes a brief cameo appearance in Revenge of the Sith (2005). Prior to Star Wars, the Falcon was in the possession of Lando Calrissian who lost it to Han Solo in a card game several years before the events of the film A New Hope.

[phkrause]

What is the oldest continuously running sporting event in the United States?

Boston Marathon Indianapolis 500 Super Bowl Kentucky Derby

I know for sure that it's not the Super Bowl! I'd say it's the Boston Marathon.

[phkrause]

What day is Mexico's equivalent to July 4th in the United States?

May 5 Sept 16 July 5 January 1

[dgrimm60]

PHKRAUSE

the answer is the KENTUCKY DERBY

dgrimm60

[dgrimm60]

PHKRAUSE

the answer is SEPT 16

dgrimm60

[phkrause]

On 5/5/2018 at 1:18 PM, phkrause said:

What is the oldest continuously running sporting event in the United States?

Boston Marathon Indianapolis 500 Super Bowl Kentucky Derby

I know for sure that it's not the Super Bowl! I'd say it's the Boston Marathon.

 

6 hours ago, dgrimm60 said:

KENTUCKY DERBY

Answer: The Kentucky Derby is the longest running sporting event in the United States, dating back to 1875. The race is often referred to as "The Run for the Roses" and has continuously produced “the most exciting two minutes in sports”; uninterrupted, even when coinciding with profound historical events like The Great Depression and World Wars I & II. It is often called "The Most Exciting Two Minutes In Sports" in reference to its approximate duration. The 144th Kentucky Derby will take place today, with 20 horses competing for the $2 million prize.

[phkrause]

17 hours ago, phkrause said:

What day is Mexico's equivalent to July 4th in the United States?

May 5 Sept 16 July 5 January 1

 

6 hours ago, dgrimm60 said:

SEPT 16

Answer: In countries outside of Mexico, the holiday Cinco de Mayo is very popular and has gotten labeled as Mexican Independence Day, however this is incorrect. The fifth of May actually marks the Mexican victory over France in the Battle of Puebla. September 16th is the day Mexico claimed its independence and began the war against Spain, also known as Mexican Independence Day. Independence Day is a Mexican holiday to celebrate the day Miguel Hidalgo is believed to have made the “cry of independence” in the town of Dolores, on September 16, 1810, which started a revolt against the Spaniards.

[phkrause]

In the sitcom Seinfeld, how did George Costanza's fiancee Susan die?

A. She ate bad food at the diner.
B. She was hit by a bus.
C. She died of cancer.
D. She licked toxic envelopes.

[phkrause]

Which football icon lends his name to one of the best-selling video game franchises in history?

Mike Ditka John Madden Don Shula Vince Lombardi

John Madden I believe?

[phkrause]

Chuck Norris gave martial arts lessons to which black belt-ranked game show host?

Pat Sajak Regis Philbin Howie Mandel Bob Barker

I just heard this a few months ago!! Pretty sure it wasn't Regis or Howie! I'm guessing Pat Sajak, if I remember correctly?

[dgrimm60]

PHKRAUSE

the answer is by licking toxic envelopes

dgrimm60

[dgrimm60]

PHKRAUSE

the answer is BOB BARKER

dgrimm60

[phkrause]

20 hours ago, phkrause said:

In the sitcom Seinfeld, how did George Costanza's fiancee Susan die?

A. She ate bad food at the diner.
B. She was hit by a bus.
C. She died of cancer.
D. She licked toxic envelopes.

 

6 hours ago, dgrimm60 said:

licking toxic envelopes

D. She licked toxic envelopes.

She was poisoned by licking toxic wedding invitation envelopes.

Source: various web sites.

[phkrause]

20 hours ago, phkrause said:

Which football icon lends his name to one of the best-selling video game franchises in history?

Mike Ditka John Madden Don Shula Vince Lombardi

John Madden I believe?

Answer: Madden NFL is an American football video game series developed by Electronic Arts Tiburon for EA Sports. The game is named after Pro Football Hall of Famer John Madden, a well-known color commentator for NBC Sports and formerly a Super Bowl-winning head coach during the 1970s with the Oakland Raiders. Among the game's realistic features are sophisticated playbooks and player statistics, and voice commentary. As of 2013 the franchise has generated over $4 billion in sales. Despite Madden's retirement as a broadcaster in 2009, he continues to lend his name to provide expertise for the game franchise.

[phkrause]

18 hours ago, phkrause said:

Chuck Norris gave martial arts lessons to which black belt-ranked game show host?

Pat Sajak Regis Philbin Howie Mandel Bob Barker

I just heard this a few months ago!! Pretty sure it wasn't Regis or Howie! I'm guessing Pat Sajak, if I remember correctly?

 

6 hours ago, dgrimm60 said:

BOB BARKER

Answer: Bob Barker is one of America's favorite television game show hosts. He hosted the longest-running game show, The Price Is Right, for nearly 35 years. He also holds the record of being the oldest man to host a weekday television program. As Adam Sandler found out in "Happy Gilmore," you do not want to get Bob Barker angry. Believe it or not, the guy has a black belt in karate and actually trained under Chuck Norris for eight years. In his autobiography "Priceless Memories," Barker says his sparring with Norris once resulted in four cracked ribs.

[phkrause]

Which TV show inspired computer users to call junk email "spam"?

"The Simpsons" "Saturday Night Live" "Sesame Street" "Monty Python's Flying Circus"

I remember a show with Monty Python saying spam, spam, spam!! Not sure if that was before email or whatever!! Probably The Simpsons

[phkrause]

Which historic structure was constructed in 1961?

Berlin Wall Taj Mahal Empire State Building The Great Wall of China

Berlin Wall

[dgrimm60]

PHKRAUSE

 the answer is the MONTY PYTHON'S FLYING CIRCUS

dgrimm60

[dgrimm60]

PHKRAUSE

the answer is the BERLIN WALL

dgrimm60

[phkrause]

On 5/7/2018 at 8:52 PM, phkrause said:

Which TV show inspired computer users to call junk email "spam"?

"The Simpsons" "Saturday Night Live" "Sesame Street" "Monty Python's Flying Circus"

I remember a show with Monty Python saying spam, spam, spam!! Not sure if that was before email or whatever!! Probably The Simpsons

 

14 hours ago, dgrimm60 said:

MONTY PYTHON'S FLYING CIRCUS

Answer: The term spam is derived from the 1970 Spam sketch of the BBC television comedy series Monty Python's Flying Circus. The sketch is set in a cafe where nearly every item on the menu includes Spam canned luncheon meat. As the waitress recites the Spam-filled menu, a chorus of Viking patrons drowns out all conversations with a song repeating "Spam, Spam, Spam, Spam… Spammity Spam! Wonderful Spam!", hence spamming the dialogue over and over again. The Merriam-Webster dictionary attributes this Monty Python sketch as the source of the word, which was first used in 1994 to refer to unsolicited email sent to a large number of addressees.