Members phkrause Posted April 2, 2019 Author Members Posted April 2, 2019 Which U.S. professional sports team has the most championships? New York YankeesBoston CelticsDetroit Red Wings Dallas Cowboys Has to be the New York Yankees 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 April 2, 2019 Author Members Posted April 2, 2019 Which newspaper features distinctive portraits called “dot-drawings” instead of actual photos? The New York TimesUSA TodayWashington PostThe Wall Street Journal Wall Street Journal 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 April 2, 2019 Posted April 2, 2019 PHKRAUSE I will go along with NEW YORK YANKEES dgrimm60 Quote
dgrimm60 Posted April 2, 2019 Posted April 2, 2019 PHRAUSE the answer is WALL STREET JOURNAL dgrimm60 Quote
Members phkrause Posted April 3, 2019 Author Members Posted April 3, 2019 22 hours ago, phkrause said: Which U.S. professional sports team has the most championships? New York YankeesBoston CelticsDetroit Red Wings Dallas Cowboys Has to be the New York Yankees 18 hours ago, dgrimm60 said: NEW YORK YANKEES Answer: With 27 World Series championships, the New York Yankees have won more titles than any other franchise in the four major North American sports leagues. Forty-four Yankees players and eleven Yankees managers have been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, including Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, and Whitey Ford. According to Forbes, the Yankees are the second highest valued sports franchise in the United States and the fifth in the world, with an estimated value of approximately $4 billion. 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 April 3, 2019 Author Members Posted April 3, 2019 What is the only state flag that is two-sided? WisconsinAlabamaCaliforniaOregon Oregon 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 April 4, 2019 Author Members Posted April 4, 2019 On 4/3/2019 at 3:24 PM, phkrause said: What is the only state flag that is two-sided? WisconsinAlabamaCaliforniaOregon Oregon 8 hours ago, dgrimm60 said: OREGON Answer: The state flag of Oregon is one of the most unique in the United States of America. It is currently the only flag that is two-sided, which means that both sides of the flag have different patterns. The state flag's current design was adopted on February 26, 1925. The front, or obverse side of the flag, features the official state seal in gold, which is surrounded by 33 stars, symbolizing Oregon as the 33rd state to join the Union. The back, or reverse side of the flag, features Oregon's state animal, the beaver, fully stretched on a log. 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 April 4, 2019 Author Members Posted April 4, 2019 Which actor's films have collectively grossed the most profits at nearly $6 billion? A. Tom Cruise B. Robert DeNiro C. Samuel L. Jackson D. Tom Hanks You'd think it would be A or B, but its D?? 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 April 4, 2019 Author Members Posted April 4, 2019 Where was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. assassinated on this day in 1968? Ford's TheatreLorraine MotelDealey PlazaDakota Hotel Lorraine Motel 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 April 5, 2019 Author Members Posted April 5, 2019 If you had invested $1,000 in Microsoft when it went public, approximately how much would it be worth today? $200,000$400,000$800,000$1.6 million 1.6 million would be my guess 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 April 5, 2019 Posted April 5, 2019 PHKRAUSE the answer is LORRAINE MOTEL dgrimm60 Quote
dgrimm60 Posted April 5, 2019 Posted April 5, 2019 PHKRAUSE I will go along with 1.6 MILLION dgrimm60 Quote
Members phkrause Posted April 5, 2019 Author Members Posted April 5, 2019 15 hours ago, phkrause said: Which actor's films have collectively grossed the most profits at nearly $6 billion? A. Tom Cruise B. Robert DeNiro C. Samuel L. Jackson D. Tom Hanks You'd think it would be A or B, but its D?? PHKRAUSE the answer is TOM HANKS dgimm60 Well I guess not!!!!! C. Samuel L. Jackson Whether he's fighting snakes on a plane or avenging in The Avengers, Samuel L. Jackson's films have grossed the most profits. Source: various web sites. 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 April 5, 2019 Author Members Posted April 5, 2019 14 hours ago, phkrause said: Where was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. assassinated on this day in 1968? Ford's TheatreLorraine MotelDealey PlazaDakota Hotel Lorraine Motel PHKRAUSE the answer is LORRAINE MOTEL dgrimm60 Answer: On this day in 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. was fatally shot while standing on the balcony outside his second-story room at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. The civil rights leader was in Memphis to support a sanitation workers’ strike and was on his way to dinner when a bullet struck him in the jaw and severed his spinal cord. King was pronounced dead after his arrival at a Memphis hospital. In 1991, the Lorraine Motel was converted into the National Civil Rights Museum. Rooms 306 and 308 -- rooms King often stayed in -- were preserved, as was the motel's exterior. 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 April 5, 2019 Author Members Posted April 5, 2019 13 hours ago, phkrause said: If you had invested $1,000 in Microsoft when it went public, approximately how much would it be worth today? $200,000$400,000$800,000$1.6 million 1.6 million would be my guess PHKRAUSE I will go along with 1.6 MILLION dgrimm60 Answer: Microsoft was founded on this day in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen, two friends from high school who bonded over their mutual love of computer science. Bill Gates is now the second-richest person in the world, worth an estimated $99 billion, thanks to the success of his software company. And while his wealth is an extreme example, if you had bet on Microsoft in its early days, your gamble would have paid off too. A $1,000 investment in Microsoft on the day of its initial public offering, or IPO, on March 13, 1986, would be worth more than $1.6 million today. That includes price appreciation and dividends. 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 April 6, 2019 Author Members Posted April 6, 2019 Known as an aphrodisiac, the Spanish fly is not a fly, but rather a species of what insect? BeetleFleaCricketBee Beetle 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 April 6, 2019 Author Members Posted April 6, 2019 21 hours ago, phkrause said: Known as an aphrodisiac, the Spanish fly is not a fly, but rather a species of what insect? BeetleFleaCricketBee Beetle Answer: The Spanish fly not a fly, it's actually a beetle. Oh, and you might die excruciatingly if you eat it. Found throughout Europe and Central Asia, Spanish flies are small, usually reaching no longer than 20mm. The Spanish fly has been thought of as an aphrodisiac for hundreds of years, but it's actually an irritant that can cause blistering. Spanish flies are extremely toxic due to a substance they secrete known as cantharidin. When the human skin is exposed to cantharidin it causes blisters. When taken orally, this substance can be lethal. It is also used to attract mates, with females more likely to procreate with males when it is dispersed. 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 April 7, 2019 Author Members Posted April 7, 2019 Which brand of footwear originated in Australia? TOMSSkechersUGGAdidas UGG 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 April 7, 2019 Author Members Posted April 7, 2019 Battle Through This World War I Trivia On April 6, 1917, America entered World War I after the U.S. Congress voted to declare war on Germany. See if you can answer these trivia questions about the war to end all wars... Why Did Woodrow Wilson Initially Oppose U.S. Entry Into the War? How Did World War I Change the Military in the U.S.? How Did One Assassination Lead to So Many Countries Going to War? What Danger Did British Journalists Face During the War? 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 April 7, 2019 Author Members Posted April 7, 2019 12 hours ago, phkrause said: Which brand of footwear originated in Australia? TOMSSkechersUGGAdidas UGG 1 hour ago, dgrimm60 said: UGG Answer: The UGG brand is best known for its distinctive sheepskin boots and originated in Australia. The unisex sheepskin and fleece footware called UGG boots, or simply Uggs, gained popularity in the 1960s when competitive surfers in Australia began wearing them. One of those surfers, Shane Stedman, quietly trademarked "ugh-boot" and, later, "ugh," and then sold the rights to fellow surfer Brian Smith, who began selling the boots in Southern California. UGG boots have been a style staple since they first appeared on Oprah Winfrey's show in her second edition of "Oprah's Favorite Things" in 2003, in which she purchased over 350 shoes for her staff and audience. 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 April 7, 2019 Author Members Posted April 7, 2019 13 hours ago, phkrause said: Why Did Woodrow Wilson Initially Oppose U.S. Entry Into the War? Wilson had two reasons. The U.S. public wasn't that interested in getting into a war in which they had no public stake. If Wilson decided to enter the war, he wouldn't have the support of the very people who would have had to go fight. The other reason was that Wilson knew that if the country entered the war, the immigrant communities within the U.S. could splinter and start to fight themselves, and he did not want that sort of internal strife to flare up. 13 hours ago, phkrause said: How Did World War I Change the Military in the U.S.? The U.S. certainly had a military, but it was not huge, and at the time it was more concerned with battling Pancho Villa and his men, who had been attacking areas along the U.S. border with Mexico. The military was about to conduct more actions against Villa in 1916, when the growing realization that the country might not be able to stay out of the war drove Wilson to sign the National Defense Act. This expanded the network of militias across the country into a permanent part of the U.S. military under the name of the National Guard. The act also created the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) and increased requirements for and benefits to National Guard members. Wilson also greatly expanded the Navy through the Naval Appropriations Act. 13 hours ago, phkrause said: How Did One Assassination Lead to So Many Countries Going to War? The key moment that started all of this was the assassination of Austro-Hungarian Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo by a Serbian nationalist. So Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia. Germany was an ally of Austria-Hungary and so supported that side. Russia was an ally of Serbia and supported Serbia. Germany ordered Russia to butt out and demanded France declare neutrality. Russia wasn't about to listen to Germany, and France was already annoyed with Germany after the Franco-German War of the 1870s in which Germany had annexed Alsace-Lorraine, which had been part of France. So France didn't listen to Germany either, prompting Germany to declare war on France. Then things got worse. Germany wanted Belgium, then neutral, to give German troops free passage. That didn't work, so Germany declared war on Belgium. Britain was legally committed to defending Belgium in situations like these, so Britain had to declare war on Germany. The pile-up continued. Montenegro sided with Serbia, and even Japan got involved, declaring war on Germany after Britain asked Japan for help with naval matters against Germany, after which Japan ordered German ships to leave Japanese waters and turn over naval bases located in China. Then Romania got involved, then Italy, then Portugal, Bulgaria, Siam (Thailand), Greece, and more countries joined the fray over the next few months. 13 hours ago, phkrause said: What Danger Did British Journalists Face During the War? British journalists were at risk of death — from the British government. Britain wanted to control what information got to the public, especially about how bloody the war had become. The truths that journalists tried to tell were considered helping the enemy (for example, if the public knew how terrible the fighting was, they might demand troops come home). Britain did eventually send a few vetted correspondents to be with troops after the British public demanded more news of what was happening. 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 April 7, 2019 Author Members Posted April 7, 2019 What was the first company traded on the New York Stock Exchange? Standard OilGeneral MotorsThe Bank of New YorkGeneral Electric The Bank of New York 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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