Members phkrause Posted December 29, 2018 Author Members Posted December 29, 2018 Who is the only U.S. President to hold a PhD? Woodrow Wilson Franklin D. Roosevelt Jimmy Carter John Quincy Adams Woodrow Wilson 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 December 29, 2018 Posted December 29, 2018 PHKRAUSE the answer is WOODROW WILSON dgrimm60 Quote
Members phkrause Posted December 29, 2018 Author Members Posted December 29, 2018 19 hours ago, phkrause said: Who is the only U.S. President to hold a PhD? Woodrow Wilson Franklin D. Roosevelt Jimmy Carter John Quincy Adams Woodrow Wilson 7 hours ago, dgrimm60 said: WOODROW WILSON Answer: On this day in 1856, future President Woodrow Wilson was born in Staunton, Virginia. He graduated from Princeton University before studying law at the University of Virginia and earning his Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University. He was hired by Princeton as a professor of political science in and went on to serve as the institution’s president from 1902 to 1910. Wilson’s management of Princeton earned the attention of Democratic Party leaders, who encouraged him to run for political office. Wilson’s political career, once launched, was meteoric. It began with his election as governor of New Jersey in 1910; two years later he was elected president of the United States. 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 December 29, 2018 Author Members Posted December 29, 2018 What material is used to make vests bulletproof? Rayon Kevlar Nylon Acrylic I believe Kevlar is!! 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 December 30, 2018 Author Members Posted December 30, 2018 23 hours ago, phkrause said: What material is used to make vests bulletproof? Rayon Kevlar Nylon Acrylic I believe Kevlar is!! Answer: Kevlar is a well-known component of personal armor such ballistic vests. The bulletproof vests used by United States military forces, police officers, and SWAT use Kevlar as the key component in their construction. Kevlar is a heat-resistant and strong synthetic fiber, developed by Stephanie Kwolek at DuPont in 1965. It is strong enough to stop bullets and knives, and often described as being "five times stronger than steel on an equal weight basis." It has many other uses too, from making boats and bowstrings to reinforcing tires and brake pads. 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 December 30, 2018 Author Members Posted December 30, 2018 Which war had the most American casualties? Civil War World War II Vietnam War World War I Civil War would be my pick!! 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 December 31, 2018 Author Members Posted December 31, 2018 On 12/30/2018 at 4:12 PM, phkrause said: Which war had the most American casualties? Civil War World War II Vietnam War World War I Civil War would be my pick!! Answer: The Civil War was the bloodiest war in our country’s history. An estimated 620,000 soldiers died in the Civil War. That’s more Americans than died in both World Wars, Korea, and Vietnam combined. This amounted to 2 percent of the population at the time, which would be the equivalent to about 6 million Americans dying today. Approximately one in four soldiers that went to war never returned home. The largest human catastrophe in American history, the Civil War forced the young nation to confront death and destruction in a way that has not been equaled before or since. 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 January 1, 2019 Author Members Posted January 1, 2019 What is the translation of the New Year's song "Auld Lang Syne?" "Happy New Year" "Till we meet again" "Cheers to you" "Days gone by" Till we meet again?? 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 January 1, 2019 Author Members Posted January 1, 2019 Where is the largest New Year's Eve celebration held? Sydney, Australia Hong Kong, China Times Square, New York City Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro 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 January 1, 2019 Posted January 1, 2019 PHKRAUSE the answer is TILL WE MEET AGAIN dgrimm60 Quote
dgrimm60 Posted January 1, 2019 Posted January 1, 2019 PHKRAUSE I would guess TIMES SQUARE NEW YORK CITY dgrimm60 Quote
Members phkrause Posted January 1, 2019 Author Members Posted January 1, 2019 21 hours ago, phkrause said: What is the translation of the New Year's song "Auld Lang Syne?" "Happy New Year" "Till we meet again" "Cheers to you" "Days gone by" Till we meet again?? 9 hours ago, dgrimm60 said: TILL WE MEET AGAIN Answer: "Auld Lang Syne" is that song everyone mumbles after the stroke of midnight to ring in the new year. It is a Scottish poem written by Robert Burns in 1788 and set to the tune of a traditional folk song. The song has long been associated with New Year's celebrations and is one of the most recognizable songs around the world. "Auld Lang Syne" roughly translates to “days gone by” and the song is all about preserving old friendships and looking back over the events of the year. Guy Lombardo, sang the hymn at midnight Jan. 1, 1929 in the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City, and is credited spawning a global tradition. 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 January 1, 2019 Author Members Posted January 1, 2019 20 hours ago, phkrause said: Where is the largest New Year's Eve celebration held? Sydney, Australia Hong Kong, China Times Square, New York City Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro 10 hours ago, dgrimm60 said: TIMES SQUARE NEW YORK CITY Answer: According to The Travel Channel, this Brazilian coastal city is the host of the world's largest New Year's celebration. More than 2.4 million people gathered on Copacabana’s beach last year, filling a 2 1/2-mile stretch of sand. At midnight, Brazilians ceremonially throw flowers into the ocean, paying homage to Iemanja, the goddess of the sea. Tradition says to wear white for good luck, but be prepared to get sweaty and doused with sprays of champagne. Whatever you do, don't wear black to the party. Brazilian lore considers it bad luck. 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 January 1, 2019 Author Members Posted January 1, 2019 According to the Chinese Zodiac calendar, 2019 is the year of which animal? Pig Horse Dragon Snake Pig 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 January 2, 2019 Author Members Posted January 2, 2019 What do Paul Revere, J. Edgar Hoover and Betsy Ross all have in common? All had dyslexia All were left-handed All were born Jan. 1 All were vegetarians All were born Jan. 1 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 January 2, 2019 Posted January 2, 2019 PHRAUSE the answer is ALL WERE BORN JAN 1 dgrimm60 Quote
Members phkrause Posted January 3, 2019 Author Members Posted January 3, 2019 On 1/1/2019 at 6:21 PM, phkrause said: According to the Chinese Zodiac calendar, 2019 is the year of which animal? Pig Horse Dragon Snake Pig 11 hours ago, dgrimm60 said: PIG Answer: The Chinese Zodiac, known as Sheng Xiao, is based on a twelve-year cycle, each year in that cycle related to an animal sign. These signs are the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog and pig. It is calculated according to Chinese lunar calendar. 2019 is the Year of the Pig according to Chinese zodiac. Chinese New Year in 2019 starts on Tuesday, February 5th and ends on January 24th, 2020. The Pig is the twelfth in the 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac sign. The Years of the Pig include 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031, 2043... 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 January 3, 2019 Author Members Posted January 3, 2019 On 1/1/2019 at 7:06 PM, phkrause said: What do Paul Revere, J. Edgar Hoover and Betsy Ross all have in common? All had dyslexia All were left-handed All were born Jan. 1 All were vegetarians All were born Jan. 1 11 hours ago, dgrimm60 said: ALL WERE BORN JAN 1 Answer: Some of our favorite historical figures were born on the first day of the year. Paul Revere, J. Edgar Hoover, and Betsy Ross all made their entrance into this world on January 1st. Tradition states that babies born on this day live the luckiest of lives. These babies supposedly bring joy and good fortune to everyone around them. The iconic "baby new year" personifies this association of good luck in the New Year. This tradition began in ancient Greece with an infant basket paraded around to symbolize the rebirth of Dionysus, the god of wind and fertility. 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 January 3, 2019 Author Members Posted January 3, 2019 What was the most googled topic in the U.S. in 2018? World Cup Hurricane Florence Kavanaugh Confirmation #MeToo How about the World Cup 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 January 3, 2019 Author Members Posted January 3, 2019 Which automobile manufacturer produced a car named the Prelude? Toyota Chevrolet Honda Lincoln Honda 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 January 3, 2019 Author Members Posted January 3, 2019 11 hours ago, phkrause said: What was the most googled topic in the U.S. in 2018? World Cup Hurricane Florence Kavanaugh Confirmation #MeToo How about the World Cup Answer: As part of its annual tradition, Google has released its list of 2018’s most searched topics. Google calculates this list based on people’s increased interest in a particular topic over the year. Snatching the number one spot on Google’s most search topics this year is the World Cup. The 21st FIFA World Cup was held in Russia from June 14th to July 15th, the first to be held in Eastern Europe. This international football tournament garnered the most searched after Croatia, a known underdog team, surprisingly reached the finals to fight France. France won the cup 4-2, earning the country its second World Cup title. 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 January 3, 2019 Author Members Posted January 3, 2019 10 hours ago, phkrause said: Which automobile manufacturer produced a car named the Prelude? Toyota Chevrolet Honda Lincoln Honda 1 minute ago, dgrimm60 said: HONDA Answer: Built from 1978 to 2001, the Honda Prelude was one of Honda’s best-selling cars. The Prelude followed Honda’s tradition of naming its cars after musical themes. By the end of its manufacturing run in 2001, Honda had sold a total of 826,082 Prelude units. It hit its peak with the release of the 2nd generation models, and by the 5th generation, it was selling a fraction of what it originally did due to the release of more affordable cars such as the Civic. Still, the Prelude remains to be one of the best cars Honda has ever made. 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 January 3, 2019 Author Members Posted January 3, 2019 Which character in The Princess Bride repeatedly uttered the word, "Inconceivable!"? A. Buttercup B. Inigo Montoya C. Vizzini D. Prince Humperdinck 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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