Members phkrause Posted September 13, 2018 Author Members Posted September 13, 2018 What is the name of the restaurant chain owned by actor Mark Wahlberg and his brothers? Funky Bunch Burgers Margaritaville Good Vibrations Wahlburgers Wahlburgers 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 September 13, 2018 Author Members Posted September 13, 2018 22 hours ago, phkrause said: What is the fastest dog breed in the world? Whippet Saluki Vizsla Greyhound My guess Greyhound Answer: The fastest dog in the world is the Greyhound, which can reach speeds of up to 45 miles per hour. It is believed that the origin of this breed can be traced back to the ancient Celts in Eastern Europe. It has been bred specifically for hunting, chasing game, and racing. Known primarily for their racing background, evidence of greyhounds have been found in Egyptian tombs dating back almost four thousand years. This breed can occur in around 30 colors and is recognized by its long, slender appearance, thick neck, and long, pointy head. 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 September 14, 2018 Author Members Posted September 14, 2018 21 hours ago, phkrause said: What is the name of the restaurant chain owned by actor Mark Wahlberg and his brothers? Funky Bunch Burgers Margaritaville Good Vibrations Wahlburgers Wahlburgers Answer: The celebrity-owned hamburger joint Wahlburgers is owned by Mark, Donnie and Paul Wahlberg. The restaurant is the focus of an A&E reality show, “Wahlburgers,” and has locations in a dozen states from coast to coast. Before Donnie Wahlberg became an actor, he was one of the members of New Kids on the Block, one of the biggest boy bands in history. Mark was known as Marky Mark, leader of the Funky Bunch, and was a Calvin Klein model. Younger brother Paul Wahlberg worked as a chef and restaurateur before the show and burger chain. 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 September 14, 2018 Author Members Posted September 14, 2018 Which medical drug is named after the Greek god of dreams? Prozac Viagra Morphine Xanax Morphine 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 September 14, 2018 Posted September 14, 2018 PHKRAUSE the answer is MORPHINE dgrimm60 Quote
Members phkrause Posted September 15, 2018 Author Members Posted September 15, 2018 23 hours ago, phkrause said: Which medical drug is named after the Greek god of dreams? Prozac Viagra Morphine Xanax Morphine 13 hours ago, dgrimm60 said: MORPHINE Answer: Morphine is a pain medication of the opiate family which is found naturally in a number of plants and animals. Morphine is used primarily to treat both acute and chronic severe pain. Morphine was first isolated between 1803 and 1805 by Friedrich Sertürner, a German pharmacist. He originally named the substance morphium after the Greek god of dreams, Morpheus, as it has a tendency to cause sleep. Morpheus had the ability to take on the appearance of a mortal in dreams. He was the god who relayed messages from the gods and prophecies of the future. 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 September 15, 2018 Author Members Posted September 15, 2018 How many steps does it take to reach the top of The Empire State Building? 898 1,252 1,860 2,284 1860 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 September 15, 2018 Author Members Posted September 15, 2018 Which breakfast cereal is represented by the cartoon mascots "Snap, Crackle and Pop"? Lucky Charms Cheerios Cocoa Puffs Rice Krispies Rice Krispies 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 September 15, 2018 Posted September 15, 2018 PHKRAUSE the answer is 1860 dgrimm60 Quote
dgrimm60 Posted September 15, 2018 Posted September 15, 2018 PHKRAUSE the answer is RICE KRISPEYS dgrimm60 Quote
Members phkrause Posted September 15, 2018 Author Members Posted September 15, 2018 16 hours ago, phkrause said: How many steps does it take to reach the top of The Empire State Building? 898 1,252 1,860 2,284 1860 PHKRAUSE the answer is 1860 dgrimm60 Answer: The Empire State Building is the 5th-tallest skyscraper in the United States and the 28th-tallest in the world. According to the official fact sheet, the building has 102 floors, with 1,860 steps from street level to the 102nd floor. Taking the stairs instead of the elevator is standard advice to get fit but some athletes and charity runners take it to the extreme with a run up 1,576 steps to the 86th-floor observation deck. The record time for the famous Empire State Building foot race is 9 minutes and 33 seconds, achieved by Australian professional cyclist Paul Crake in 2003. Source: esbnyc.com 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 September 15, 2018 Author Members Posted September 15, 2018 16 hours ago, phkrause said: Which breakfast cereal is represented by the cartoon mascots "Snap, Crackle and Pop"? Lucky Charms Cheerios Cocoa Puffs Rice Krispies Rice Krispies PHKRAUSE the answer is RICE KRISPEYS dgrimm60 Answer: Rice Krispies cereal is widely known with a long advertising history, with the elf cartoon characters Snap, Crackle and Pop touting the brand. Snap! Crackle! and Pop!, the animated cartoon mascots for Rice Krispies, were created by illustrator Vernon Grant in the 1930s. The original gnome-like Snap! first appeared in 1933 on a package of Kellogg's Rice Krispies. Crackle! and Pop! came later, and since 1939, the three have been together in many forms of advertising, including radio, movie shorts, and comic strips. They are the first and longest-running cartoon characters to represent a Kellogg's product. 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 September 15, 2018 Author Members Posted September 15, 2018 5 Trivia Questions About the USA Today Newspaper On September 15, 1982, the first issue of USA Today, a nationally circulated daily newspaper noted for its unique brand of "visual storytelling," rolled off the presses. To celebrate the birthday of this media giant, we've assembled a slate of trivia questions. What Was the Lead Story in the Newspaper's First Issue? In What Way Was USA Today the First of its Kind? In What Movie Did USA Today Appear? Did the First Issue of USA Today Circulate Nationally? What Is the Circulation of USA Today Now? 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 September 15, 2018 Author Members Posted September 15, 2018 “Maude”, “The Jeffersons”, and "Gloria" were all spinoffs of which sitcom? "The Brady Bunch" “Happy Days” “All in the Family” "Laverne & Shirley" Gotta be All in the Family?? 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 September 16, 2018 Posted September 16, 2018 PHKRAUSE the answer is ALL IN THE FAMILY dgrimm60 Quote
Members phkrause Posted September 16, 2018 Author Members Posted September 16, 2018 Which car rental company used the slogan "We're number two. We try harder"? Enterprise Hertz Avis Alamo Avis as I recall! 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 September 16, 2018 Author Members Posted September 16, 2018 23 hours ago, phkrause said: What Was the Lead Story in the Newspaper's First Issue? The top news stories on the day before USA Today's first issue was published were the death of Monaco's Princess Grace after a tragic auto accident and the assassination of Bashir Gemayel, president-elect of Lebanon. To fulfill what its editors saw as USA Today's primary mission -- giving readers the news that interested them the most -- they opted to run with the death of Princess Grace as their lead story. 23 hours ago, phkrause said: In What Way Was USA Today the First of its Kind? USA Today is the first national newspaper containing general interest articles. Initially, some people looked askance at the paper, thinking that its articles lacked substance, however, the majority must have liked it because it had a circulation of around one million in its first year and has continued to grow. Other newspapers have been influenced by the newspaper’s brief stories, use of graphics and photos, and celebrity and sports news. 23 hours ago, phkrause said: In What Movie Did USA Today Appear? It appeared in Back to the Future Part II, which was released in 1989 and starred Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd. USA Today printed a fake front page containing the headlines in the movie read by Marcy McFly and dated October 22, 2015. The headline read, “Youth Jailed - Martin McFly Jr Arrested for Theft.” 23 hours ago, phkrause said: Did the First Issue of USA Today Circulate Nationally? Although from the very start, USA Today's founders intended to take the product national as soon as possible, the newspaper's first issue was circulated only in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. This was essentially the home base of the newspaper, and limiting its initial circulation allowed its writers and editors to iron out kinks in the production process and put the finishing touches on their new product. 23 hours ago, phkrause said: What Is the Circulation of USA Today Now? In 1984, the newspaper started featuring color graphics and photography in all of its four sections, and it began an international edition, followed by a satellite publication in Singapore. USA Today holds the number one spot as the top newspaper in the United States with a circulation of more than two million. It is followed in circulation by the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times. 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 September 16, 2018 Author Members Posted September 16, 2018 23 hours ago, phkrause said: “Maude”, “The Jeffersons”, and "Gloria" were all spinoffs of which sitcom? "The Brady Bunch" “Happy Days” “All in the Family” "Laverne & Shirley" Gotta be All in the Family?? 10 hours ago, dgrimm60 said: ALL IN THE FAMILY Answer: All in the Family was originally broadcast on the CBS television network for nine seasons, from 1971 to 1979. All in the Family has the most spinoffs for a prime-time television series, spawning five other shows. The first spin-off was “Maude”, which debuted in 1972, and featured Edith's cousin Maude Findlay (Bea Arthur). The second and longest-lasting spin-off of All in the Family was “The Jeffersons” which lasted 11 seasons. “Gloria” was the third spin-off which premiered in 1982, and ran for only one season. “Archie Bunker's Place” aired for four seasons, until April 1983, and “704 Hauser” aired in 1994. 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 September 16, 2018 Author Members Posted September 16, 2018 4 Trivia Questions About the Mayflower On September 16, 1620, the Mayflower set sail from the harbor of Plymouth, England, on a voyage to America. To mark this historic occasion, we've put together a few trivia questions to test your knowledge of the Mayflower and her 66-day trip to the new world. What Was the Mayflower Compact? What Kind of Ship Was the Mayflower? Who Commanded the Mayflower? Who Are Some of the Most Famous Descendants of Mayflower Passengers? 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 September 17, 2018 Author Members Posted September 17, 2018 Which movie coined the phrase, "Wax on, wax off"? The Karate Kid Ferris Bueller's Day Off Surf's Up Fast Times at Ridgemont High The Karate Kid 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 September 17, 2018 Posted September 17, 2018 PHKRAUSE the answer is THE KARATE KID dgrimm60 Quote
Members phkrause Posted September 18, 2018 Author Members Posted September 18, 2018 On 9/16/2018 at 5:11 PM, phkrause said: Which car rental company used the slogan "We're number two. We try harder"? Enterprise Hertz Avis Alamo Avis as I recall! Answer: Avis was founded in 1946 with three cars at Willow Run Airport, Ypsilanti, Michigan, by Warren Avis. It established branch operations across the United States over the next few years, becoming the second largest car rental company in the country by 1953. The Avis corporate motto of "We Try Harder" was adopted in 1962. The company aimed to put a positive spin on Avis' status as the second largest car rental company in the United States while also taking a shot at larger competitor The Hertz Corporation. The slogan was used for over 50 years. 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 September 18, 2018 Author Members Posted September 18, 2018 On 9/16/2018 at 7:25 PM, phkrause said: What Was the Mayflower Compact? A contract with the Virginia Company was signed by those making the voyage, which set out the rules on how they would govern themselves once they arrived. The new settlers were originally supposed to land in northern Virginia but instead were taken to Massachusetts, and in the view of some, their contract with the Virginia Company became null and void. To keep law and order, the new immigrants signed what came to be known as the Mayflower compact—temporary rules based on majority vote. On 9/16/2018 at 7:25 PM, phkrause said: What Kind of Ship Was the Mayflower? It was basically used as a cargo ship most of the time and made frequent trips between France and England. The Mayflower was thought to have been 90 to 110 feet long with three masts and three levels composed of the cargo hold, gun deck and main deck. She is believed to have been built around 1607, and upon her return to England, once again began making trading voyages. On 9/16/2018 at 7:25 PM, phkrause said: Who Commanded the Mayflower? The master of the ship was Christopher Jones, a part owner of the vessel, who was from Harwich, England. Although Jones originally planned to return to England after dropping off the new settlers, he and his crew ended up staying the winter at Plymouth, where illness claimed the lives of his gunner, boatswain, cook, three of the quartermasters and a number of sailors. Jones died in 1622 and is buried at St. Mary the Virgin church in Rotherhithe in the London borough of Southwark. On 9/16/2018 at 7:25 PM, phkrause said: Who Are Some of the Most Famous Descendants of Mayflower Passengers? Writer Elizabeth Nix in November 2014 put together a list of seven famous Mayflower descendants for History.com, the website of cable TV's History Channel. Those descendants include George Eastman, founder of Eastman Kodak Company; world-famous TV chef Julia Child; Presidents John Adams, James Garfield, and Zachary Taylor; actor Humphrey Bogart; and painter/illustrator Norman Rockwell. Among the more infamous descendants of Mayflower passengers is Sydney Biddle Barrows, who made national headlines as the Mayflower Madam when she was charged with operating a high-class escort service in New York City. 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 September 18, 2018 Author Members Posted September 18, 2018 23 hours ago, phkrause said: Which movie coined the phrase, "Wax on, wax off"? The Karate Kid Ferris Bueller's Day Off Surf's Up Fast Times at Ridgemont High The Karate Kid 11 hours ago, dgrimm60 said: THE KARATE KID Answer: This memorable phrase is spoken by Mr. Miyagi, played by Pat Morita, in the 1984 film The Karate Kid. In the film, Mr. Miyagi instructs Daniel (Ralph Macchio) to wash and wax his cars. He tells him to spread the wax on in a circular motion with his right hand and then rub the wax off with in a circular motion with his left hand. Then he repeats his little mantra—"Wax on, wax off." Eventually, Daniel realizes that Mr. Miyagi isn't just trying to get some free labor around the house. He's teaching Daniel the basics of karate through repetitive motions and muscle-memory. 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 September 19, 2018 Author Members Posted September 19, 2018 Which U.S. President filed a report claiming he spotted a UFO? Donald Trump Jimmy Carter Bill Clinton George W. Bush Jimmy Carter 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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