Trivia Quiz?

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Where is Camp David, the U.S. presidential retreat?

Maryland Texas Virginia North Carolina

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20 hours ago, phkrause said:

Which composer and lyricist wrote the song "God Bless America"?

Oscar Hammerstein II George Gershwin Duke Ellington Irving Berlin

 

19 hours ago, Gail said:

Irving Berlin?

I'll go with Irving too.

Answer: Irving Berlin was an American composer and lyricist, widely considered one of the greatest songwriters in American history. During his 60-year career he wrote an estimated 1,500 songs, including the scores for 19 Broadway shows and 18 Hollywood films. Many songs became popular themes and anthems, including "White Christmas", "There's No Business Like Show Business", and "God Bless America." Berlin wrote the patriotic song "God Bless America" in 1918 while serving in the U.S. Army at Camp Upton in Yaphank, New York.

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18 hours ago, phkrause said:

Which one-hit wonder band sang the theme for the show Friends?

A. The Rembrandts
B. The Heights
C. The Proclaimers
D. Us3

D. Us3

A. The Rembrandts

They may not be there for you anymore, but The Rembrandts sang the hit for the show.

Source: various web sites.

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17 hours ago, phkrause said:

Where is Camp David, the U.S. presidential retreat?

Maryland Texas Virginia North Carolina

Answer: Camp David is the country retreat of the President of the United States. It is located in Catoctin Mountain Park in Frederick County, Maryland. It is officially known as Naval Support Facility Thurmont and because it is technically a military installation, staffing is primarily provided by the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps. The retreat, which comprises a scenic mountainous area of 200 acres, is surrounded by maximum-security fencing and is closed to the public.

I can't believe I picked Virginia!!!! (:

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Who was the first child actor paid $1 million for a film?

A. River Phoenix
B. Wil Wheaton
C. Macaulay Culkin
D. Jonathan Lipnicki

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Which company was formerly known as the "Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company"?

IBM Texas Instruments Xerox Apple

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27 minutes ago, phkrause said:

Which company was formerly known as the "Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company"?

IBM Texas Instruments Xerox Apple

 

Texas Instruments?

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In which baseball stadium would you find a left field wall known as "The Green Monster"?

Yankee Stadium Wrigley Field Camden Yards Fenway Park

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On 9/22/2016 at 4:40 PM, phkrause said:

Who was the first child actor paid $1 million for a film?

A. River Phoenix
B. Wil Wheaton
C. Macaulay Culkin
D. Jonathan Lipnicki

C would be my guess

C. Macaulay Culkin

It's your guy Macaulay Culkin for his role in the sweet movie My Girl.

Source: various web sites.

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On 9/22/2016 at 4:47 PM, phkrause said:

Which company was formerly known as the "Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company"?

IBM Texas Instruments Xerox Apple

 

On 9/22/2016 at 5:15 PM, Aubrey said:

Texas Instruments?

My pic is Apple

Answer: The Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company, the precursor to IBM, was founded on June 16, 1911. At its beginning, it was a merger of three manufacturing businesses orchestrated by the financier, Charles Flint. Tabulating- Recording Company (C-T-R) manufactured and sold machinery ranging from commercial scales and employee time-keeping systems to automatic meat slicers, and punched card equipment. It was renamed International Business Machines (IBM) in 1924.

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On 9/22/2016 at 7:49 PM, phkrause said:

In which baseball stadium would you find a left field wall known as "The Green Monster"?

Yankee Stadium Wrigley Field Camden Yards Fenway Park

Fenway Park, have seen it a number of times!!

Answer: The Green Monster is the nickname for the 37'2" high left field wall at Fenway Park, home to the Boston Red Sox baseball team. The wall is the highest among current Major League Baseball fields. The wall was part of the original ballpark construction of 1912. Despite the name, the Green Monster was not painted green until 1947; before that it was covered with advertisements. The wall is only 310–315 feet from home plate, and is a popular target for right-handed hitters.

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What does "Tamagotchi" mean in Japanese?

A. Egg friend
B. Annoying nuisance
C. Pet love
D. Button friend

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What dog was the subject of a famous speech given by Richard Nixon on this day in 1952?

Liberty Checkers Millie Buddy

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On which 1970's TV show would you have heard the classic line, "Kiss my Grits"?

All in the Family Happy Days Alice Laverne & Shirley

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15 hours ago, phkrause said:

What does "Tamagotchi" mean in Japanese?

A. Egg friend
B. Annoying nuisance
C. Pet love
D. Button friend

A. "Egg friend"

This hot '90s toy comprises the words "egg" and "friend," but not "annoying," surprisingly.

Source: various web sites.

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15 hours ago, phkrause said:

What dog was the subject of a famous speech given by Richard Nixon on this day in 1952?

Liberty Checkers Millie Buddy

Answer: Every year, September 23 is designated National Dogs in Politics Day, which is also known as Checkers Day. It is the anniversary of a famous speech given by Richard Nixon that introduced America to Nixon's family dog, Checkers. On Sept. 23, 1952, Republican vice-presidential candidate Richard M. Nixon went on television to deliver what came to be known as the “Checkers'” speech as he denied allegations of improper campaign financing. Denying charges that he had accepted money from a secret political slush fund, Nixon gave a televised address insisting that the only gift he'd accepted was the family dog, Checkers. The speech would forever be known as Nixon's "Checkers Speech."

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15 hours ago, phkrause said:

On which 1970's TV show would you have heard the classic line, "Kiss my Grits"?

All in the Family Happy Days Alice Laverne & Shirley

Alice

Answer: Flo's catchphrase, "Kiss my grits!" enjoyed widespread popularity at the time the character appeared on the television sitcom Alice. The sitcom Alice sitcom ran from August 31, 1976 to March 19, 1985 on CBS. According to Polly Holliday, the line was originally written as, "Kiss my honeydew!", but did not get any laughs. Since her portrayal of Flo, Polly Holliday has refused to repeat her famous "grits" line. The series is based on the 1974 film Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore.

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What are the three most-highlighted books, according to Amazon.com?

A. The Bible, What Color Is Your Parachute? and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
B. The Bible, Steve Jobs' biography and The Hunger Games
C. To Kill a Mockingbird, The Bible and The Grapes of Wrath
D. The Bible, The Lord of the Rings and War and Peace

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Which personality describes himself as the "King of all Media"?

Bill O'Reilly Donald Trump Howard Stern Rush Limbaugh

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Central Perk was a coffee shop and meeting place on which TV series?

Friends Saved by the Bell Beverly Hills 90210 Seinfeld

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On 9/24/2016 at 2:50 PM, phkrause said:

What are the three most-highlighted books, according to Amazon.com?

A. The Bible, What Color Is Your Parachute? and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
B. The Bible, Steve Jobs' biography and The Hunger Games
C. To Kill a Mockingbird, The Bible and The Grapes of Wrath
D. The Bible, The Lord of the Rings and War and Peace

I figure it has to be either b, c, or d!! I'll pick C

B. The Bible, Steve Jobs' biography and The Hunger Games

The top three books that have the most highlighted passages are the Bible, Steve Jobs' biography and The Hunger Games.

Source: various web sites.

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On 9/24/2016 at 3:03 PM, phkrause said:

Which personality describes himself as the "King of all Media"?

Bill O'Reilly Donald Trump Howard Stern Rush Limbaugh

Howard Stern, but each one thinks they are God's gift to us!!!!

Answer: Howard Stern is a disk jockey, talk show host, author, actor, and television personality. Stern has described himself as the "King of All Media" since 1992 for his successes outside radio. He gained wide recognition in the 1990s and is labeled a "shock jock" for his outspoken and sometimes controversial style. Repeated fines from the FCC eventually drove the "King of All Media" to satellite radio in 2004. Stern's bestselling 1993 autobiography is titled Private Parts.

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On 9/24/2016 at 3:25 PM, phkrause said:

Central Perk was a coffee shop and meeting place on which TV series?

Friends Saved by the Bell Beverly Hills 90210 Seinfeld

Either Friends or Seinfeld! My pick is Seinfeld

Answer: Central Perk was the iconic coffee house and meeting place on the NBC sitcom Friends. Friends is considered one of the most popular and influential sitcoms of all time. The series revolved around the lives of six best friends living in New York City. The most prominent fixture of Central Perk is the large orange couch that the characters usually sit on. Initially, the series was going to be called Insomnia Café. The executives at NBC originally didn’t like the idea of a coffee house and tried to get it changed to a diner.

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Who wrote Barry Manilow's hit "I Write the Songs"?

A. Bruce Johnston
B. Diane Warren
C. Brian Wilson
D. Barry Manilow

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Who became the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court on this day in 1981?

Susan B. Anthony Ruth Bader Ginsburg Sandra Day O'Connor Judge Judy