Trivia Quiz?

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What was inadvertently developed in the 1950s by Brazilian scientists?

Penicillin Killer Bees Microwave Oven Slinky

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What classic song features the distinctive chant, “a-Wimoweh, a-Wimoweh, a-Wimoweh?”

“The Lion Sleeps Tonight” "Crocodile Rock" "I Shot the Sheriff" "Lean On Me"

The Lion Sleeps Tonight

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PHKRAUSE

the answer is THE LION SLEEPS TONIGHT

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22 hours ago, phkrause said:

What was inadvertently developed in the 1950s by Brazilian scientists?

Penicillin Killer Bees Microwave Oven Slinky

Answer: The Africanized bee is a hybrid species of the Western honey bee. These so-called “killer” bees were accidentally introduced into the wild by Brazilian scientists in 1956. The scientists were attempting to create a new hybrid bee in the hopes of improving honey production, when 26 swarms escaped quarantine and began to dominate the native honey bee. Africanized honey bees have been known to chase people for more than a quarter of a mile once they get excited and aggressive. They have killed some 1,000 humans, with victims receiving ten times more stings than the average honey bee.

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21 hours ago, phkrause said:

What classic song features the distinctive chant, “a-Wimoweh, a-Wimoweh, a-Wimoweh?”

“The Lion Sleeps Tonight” "Crocodile Rock" "I Shot the Sheriff" "Lean On Me"

The Lion Sleeps Tonight

 

19 hours ago, dgrimm60 said:

THE LION SLEEPS TONIGHT

Answer: Originally written in the Zulu language, the song that would become “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” was recorded in 1939 as “Mbube” by Solomon Linda. “Mbube”, which is Zulu for “lion”, went on to become one of the most famous melodies in the world, spawning hundreds of cover versions in Japanese, Spanish, and French, among other languages. The English version, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight”, also known as “Wimoweh” has been recorded by more than 150 artists and appears in more than 15 feature films. The song topped the Billboard pop chart on this day in 1961, and became an instant classic for the doo-wop group The Tokens.

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Stuart Sutcliffe is best known as the original bassist for which band?

The Beatles The Beach Boys The Rolling Stones The Who

Pretty sure its not the Beatles, Beach Boys, so I'm left with the Stones and the Who?? My guess is the Who!!

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Which actor was the voice of Clifford in the animated television series "Clifford the Big Red Dog"?

Tom Selleck David Hasselhoff John Ritter Ted Danson

I'd have to watch the show and really listen!!

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PHKRAUSE

I  will also  go with     THE WHO

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On 12/21/2018 at 3:21 PM, phkrause said:

Stuart Sutcliffe is best known as the original bassist for which band?

The Beatles The Beach Boys The Rolling Stones The Who

Pretty sure its not the Beatles, Beach Boys, so I'm left with the Stones and the Who?? My guess is the Who!!

 

On 12/21/2018 at 5:33 PM, dgrimm60 said:

 THE WHO

Answer: Stuart Sutcliffe was a Scottish-born painter and musician best known as the original bass guitarist for the Beatles. Sutcliffe left the band to pursue his career as a painter, having previously attended the Liverpool College of Art. Sutcliffe and John Lennon are credited with inventing the name "Beetles", as they both liked Buddy Holly's band, the Crickets. The band used this name for a while until Lennon decided to change the name to "The Beatles". As a member of the group when it was a five-piece band, Sutcliffe is one of several people sometimes referred to as the "Fifth Beatle."

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On 12/21/2018 at 4:07 PM, phkrause said:

Which actor was the voice of Clifford in the animated television series "Clifford the Big Red Dog"?

Tom Selleck David Hasselhoff John Ritter Ted Danson

I'd have to watch the show and really listen!!

Answer: Clifford the Big Red Dog was an educational animated children's television series, based upon Norman Bridwell's children's book series of the same name. So who was the voice of the adorable Big Red Dog? You probably know him best from his starring role on Three's Company. John Ritter was the voice of Clifford in all 65 episodes of the television series. The late actor brought the iconic children's book character to life in this PBS Kids adaptation right up until his untimely passing in 2003. Ritter received several Emmy nominations for his voice work on the show.

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According to economists at PNC Wealth Management, approximately how much would all of the items listed in the song "The 12 Days of Christmas" cost?

A. More than $1 million
B. $257,000.43
C. $34,363.49
D. $25,613.90

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What was WWI General Anthony McAuliffe's one-word reply when asked to surrender at Bastogne?

"Nuts!" "Boo!" "Rats!" "Forgettaboutit!"

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Trivia Questions About the Continental Navy

On this day in 1775, the Continental Congress authorized the creation of the Continental Navy—the precursor to the United States Navy.   See if you can answer these trivia questions about the history of America’s first Navy...

Who Was Named Commander Of the Continental Navy?

What Flag Was Especially Designed for Hopkins

What Was the Primary Mission of the Continental Navy?

What Were the Names of the Continental Navy’s First Ships?

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David Eisenhower, grandson of President Dwight Eisenhower, married which President's daughter?

Jimmy Carter Ronald Reagan Richard Nixon Gerald Ford

Richard Nixon's daughter I believe??

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PHJRAUSE

 the  answer is NUTS

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PHKRAUSE

the answer is RICHARD NIXON

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13 hours ago, phkrause said:

According to economists at PNC Wealth Management, approximately how much would all of the items listed in the song "The 12 Days of Christmas" cost?

A. More than $1 million
B. $257,000.43
C. $34,363.49
D. $25,613.90

C. $34,363.49

PNC has been estimating the cost of the partridge, pear tree, etc. since 1984, and in 2016, the list would run a cool $34,363.49.

Source: various web sites.

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13 hours ago, phkrause said:

What was WWI General Anthony McAuliffe's one-word reply when asked to surrender at Bastogne?

"Nuts!" "Boo!" "Rats!" "Forgettaboutit!"

 

4 hours ago, dgrimm60 said:

 NUTS

Answer: On December 22, 1944, during the Battle of the Bulge, General Anthony McAuliffe received an ultimatum demanding surrender from the German commander. His official reply was brief and succinct: “NUTS!” The men of the 101st Airborne successfully defended their position for four days until reinforcements arrived. For his gallantry, General McAuliffe was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross by General Patton. His one word reply also earned him a new moniker: General McAuliffe was known as “Nuts” for the rest of his career.

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13 hours ago, phkrause said:

Who Was Named Commander Of the Continental Navy?

To lead the newly created American naval force, the Continental Congress named Esek Hopkins commander in chief of the Continental Navy. Hopkins, a longtime captain of merchant marine vessels, had sailed ships to virtually every corner of the globe.  Admiral Hopkins had a good reputation in his home state of Rhode Island. He had been a privateer during the French and Indian War, making a great deal of money and proving his skill. At the start of the American Revolution, he had served as a brigadier general of its ground troops.  Besides his reputation, it didn’t hurt that his brother, Stephen Hopkins, chaired the naval committee under the Continental Congress.

 

13 hours ago, phkrause said:

What Flag Was Especially Designed for Hopkins

Colonel Christopher Gadsden from South Carolina designed what became known as the Gadsden flag as the personal standard for Esek Hopkins. It had a yellow background and was emblazoned with a coiled rattlesnake. Underneath the snake, it said, “Don’t Tread on Me!” By 1775, the symbol of the Gadsden flag was represented everywhere, not just on flags. It appeared on banners, on paper money and on buttons for the soldiers’ uniforms. Drums carried by the Marines were also emblazoned with the rattlesnake.

 

13 hours ago, phkrause said:

What Was the Primary Mission of the Continental Navy?

In the early years of the Continental Navy, almost all the ships of its fleet were converted merchant vessels, not really designed for warfare and ill-suited to the tasks at hand. As the American Revolution dragged on, specially designed warships were built to face off against the formidable British naval forces. In the wake of the Continental Congress's commissioning of the navy's first officers, the primary task was to do everything possible to disrupt British ocean borne commerce and to intercept, if possible, shipments of materiel being sent to supply British fighting forces.

 

13 hours ago, phkrause said:

What Were the Names of the Continental Navy’s First Ships?

The two frigates armed with 24 guns were named the Alfred and the Columbus. The Alfred was a three-masted merchant ship that weighed 450 tons. It had previously been named the Black Prince after Edward of Woodstock, King Edward III’s eldest son. She was captured by the British in 1778, refitted and placed into service by them.

The Columbus was the other 24-gun frigate used by the new Continental Navy. It had been built in Philadelphia in 1774 and was originally called the Sally. The Columbus was pursued and forced to ground by the British in 1778 at Rhode Island. She was subsequently burned by the British.

Two brigs equipped with 14 guns each were the Andrew Doria and the Cabot. The Andrew Doria was ordered burned by her commanding officer off the coast of New Jersey to avoid capture by the British in 1777. The Cabot was captured by British troops in 1777 after being forced ashore. Three schooners, the Hornet, the Fly and the Wasp, were also used by the Continental Navy in its early days.

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13 hours ago, phkrause said:

David Eisenhower, grandson of President Dwight Eisenhower, married which President's daughter?

Jimmy Carter Ronald Reagan Richard Nixon Gerald Ford

Richard Nixon's daughter I believe??

 

4 hours ago, dgrimm60 said:

RICHARD NIXON

Answer: On this day in 1968, Julie Nixon and David Eisenhower, both progeny of United States presidents, tied the knot in New York City. Julie Nixon was the daughter of Richard M. Nixon, who was running for president at the time of the wedding. Her groom was the grandson of Dwight D. Eisenhower, who served as America’s 34th president. Julie and David met at the Republican National Convention in 1956 while his grandfather was campaigning for re-election. They were both eight at the time. They are still married, have three children and live in Pennsylvania.

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Which artist famously cut off his left ear?

Pablo Picasso Leonardo da Vinci Vincent van Gogh Andy Warhol

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What are the colors of Waldo’s shirt in the “Where’s Waldo" books?

Black and white Blue and red Red and white Yellow and black

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On 12/23/2018 at 12:04 PM, phkrause said:

Which artist famously cut off his left ear?

Pablo Picasso Leonardo da Vinci Vincent van Gogh Andy Warhol

Answer: On this day in 1888, Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh, suffering from severe depression, cut off the lower part of his left ear with a razor. He later documented the event in a painting titled Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear. The precise chain of events that led to the incident of slicing off his ear is not known reliably in detail. He allegedly wrapped up the ear and gave it to a prostitute at a nearby brothel before returning home and collapsing. He was found unconscious the next day by the police and taken to hospital. Vincent van Gogh died aged 37 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

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20 hours ago, phkrause said:

What are the colors of Waldo’s shirt in the “Where’s Waldo" books?

Black and white Blue and red Red and white Yellow and black

Answer: The objective of each Where's Waldo? book is simple: search through the crowds of people to find Waldo, who's always decked out in his trademark red and white striped shirt, bobble hat, and glasses. The book is the brainchild of English illustrator Martin Handford. His books have sold more than 50 million copies worldwide and have been translated into over 25 languages, and as a character, Waldo has become an icon, appearing on TV shows such as The Simpsons, Friends and Frasier. Waldo even made it onto the cover of Rolling Stone.

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In the film How the Grinch Stole Christmas, what is the Grinch's dog's name?

A. Molly
B. Milo
C. Max
D. Fido