Trivia Quiz?

[phkrause]

What was the name of the viral sensation who uttered the words "Hide yo kids, hide yo wife..." during an eyewitness news interview?

A. Tay Zonday
B. Sweet Brown
C. Antoine Dodson
D. Shun Thomas

[phkrause]

Which man died on Halloween from a ruptured appendix?

Charlie Chaplin Harry Houdini Mark Twain William Shakespeare

I'm gonna guess Houdini! The only reason I'm guessing him, is because I heard on the news that Houdini died today! At least I thought they said today was the anniversary of his death!!

[phkrause]

Don't Get Scared: It's Just a Halloween Trivia Quiz!

It's October 31st, so that means it's Halloween! See how much you know about this spooky holiday with these trivia questions...

Why Do We Give Out Candy on Halloween?

Why Do Certain Animal Shelters Not Give Out Black Cats Around Halloween?

Certain Halloween Traditions Used to Focus More Around What Green Vegetable?

What Irish Tradition Turned the Fortunes of a Once-Unpopular Food?

[Gail]

6 hours ago, phkrause said:

Which man died on Halloween from a ruptured appendix?

Charlie Chaplin Harry Houdini Mark Twain William Shakespeare

I'm gonna guess Houdini! The only reason I'm guessing him, is because I heard on the news that Houdini died today! At least I thought they said today was the anniversary of his death!!

Not only that but I think he died from an abdominal injury he received when someone punched him in the gut before he was ready to brace himself.

[phkrause]

In which state is it illegal to dress up as a priest on Halloween?

Alabama Texas Arkansas Tennessee

Wow what a chose!! I'm gonna say Texas

[phkrause]

On 10/31/2016 at 9:16 AM, phkrause said:

What was the name of the viral sensation who uttered the words "Hide yo kids, hide yo wife..." during an eyewitness news interview?

A. Tay Zonday
B. Sweet Brown
C. Antoine Dodson
D. Shun Thomas

C. Antoine Dodson

Antoine Dodson's interview with a Huntsville, Ala., news station after a break-in at his home spawned his 15 minutes of fame, including an autotuned version of the interview and merchandising opportunities.

Source: various web sites.

[phkrause]

On 10/31/2016 at 9:25 AM, phkrause said:

Which man died on Halloween from a ruptured appendix?

Charlie Chaplin Harry Houdini Mark Twain William Shakespeare

I'm gonna guess Houdini! The only reason I'm guessing him, is because I heard on the news that Houdini died today! At least I thought they said today was the anniversary of his death!!

 

19 hours ago, Gail said:

Not only that but I think he died from an abdominal injury he received when someone punched him in the gut before he was ready to brace himself.

Answer: Harry Houdini died on Halloween in 1926. The official cause of death was peritonitis, internal poisoning resulting from a ruptured appendix. For full ten years after Houdini's death, his wife Bess conducted a séance each Halloween. Houdini had told Bess that if it were possible, he would send a message to her "from beyond", in secret code. Though Bess eventually stopped participating in the séances after 1937, members of the magic fraternity have kept the tradition going. Each Halloween, there are numerous Houdini séances held around the world.

[phkrause]

On 10/31/2016 at 2:52 PM, phkrause said:

Why Do We Give Out Candy on Halloween?

Where exactly the tradition of trick or treating started is a matter of some debate. But when the custom first came to America in the 1920s and 30s, it wasn't just kids going door to door for candy. The practice back then would yield all sorts of treats including toys and money. And let's be honest, if you're a kid, you love candy, but you probably wouldn't have minded if you got a few less bags of candy corn and a bit more cash. So why did we make the transition to virtually everyone just giving fun-sized candy? You guessed it, the candy companies. They saw an opportunity and started marketing tiny, individually wrapped candies to families who mostly adopted the idea because it was just easier.

 

On 10/31/2016 at 2:52 PM, phkrause said:

Why Do Certain Animal Shelters Not Give Out Black Cats Around Halloween?

Call a local animal shelter asking to adopt a black cat today and there's a solid chance they'll say no. Most people trace this tradition to the late 1980s when shelters became worried that people would sacrifice black cats as some sort of Satanic ritual. However, it's not the case everywhere. Said Vice President of Shelter Research and Development at the ASPCA, Emily Weiss, in a piece on the Huntington Post, "Years ago, this used to be pretty common - that shelters would not adopt out cats during Halloween for fear of something horrible happening to the cats, but we don't hear too much anymore. And many, many shelters are actually [holding] a special black cat promotion around the holiday."

 

On 10/31/2016 at 2:52 PM, phkrause said:

Certain Halloween Traditions Used to Focus More Around What Green Vegetable?

Halloween used to focus a lot more on a food that's almost the opposite of candy: cabbage. In fact, some towns even called Halloween "Cabbage Night." Girls used cabbage stumps as part of a fortune-telling game to make predictions about their future husbands, and kids threw cabbages at neighbors' houses. It's umm... it's amazing the tradition didn't hold up.

 

On 10/31/2016 at 2:52 PM, phkrause said:

What Irish Tradition Turned the Fortunes of a Once-Unpopular Food?

In the olden days, people didn't really like pumpkins, and they were more something farmers had to deal with getting rid of than something harvested for delicious pies. But in the 19th century, Irish immigrants started coming to America, bringing their traditions with them. Traditions that included carving turnips into lanterns for the Celtic festival of Samhain - a key originator of the Halloween holiday. And they found the perfect American substitute for the turnip: The pumpkin. Pumpkin sales and they became a staple of fall eating. All in all, it's hard to argue that it's a better choice than cabbage.

[phkrause]

19 hours ago, phkrause said:

In which state is it illegal to dress up as a priest on Halloween?

Alabama Texas Arkansas Tennessee

Wow what a chose!! I'm gonna say Texas

Answer: In Alabama, it’s illegal to dress up as a priest or other religious clergy member for Halloween. According to Section 13A-14-4 of the Alabama Code, "Whoever, being in a public place, fraudulently pretends by garb or outward array to be a minister of any religion, or nun, priest, rabbi or other member of the clergy, is guilty of a misdemeanor." Breaking the law could earn you a $500 fine and up to a year in jail. If you live in Alabama, we hope that wasn’t your plan for today. If so, you may want to shelve the collar or consider heading to a different state to celebrate.

[phkrause]

What is the Incredible Hulk's real name?

A. Bruce Wayne
B. Bruce Banner
C. Peter Parker
D. Tony Stark

[phkrause]

Which U.S. president officially gave the White House its current name?

Theodore Roosevelt Thomas Jefferson Woodrow Wilson Abraham Lincoln

[phkrause]

Trivia: The Early Years of the White House

On November 1, 1800, John Adams, America's second president, moved into Washington, D.C.'s newly completed President's House, which eventually came to be known as the White House.  Test your knowledge of the White House with these trivia questions...

Where Had Adams Lived Before the White House?

Who Designed the Original White House?

Is the Original White House Still Standing?

Were Adams and His Wife Pleased with Their New Residence?

[phkrause]

What is the name of Europe's largest Ferris wheel?

Big O Polaris Tower London Eye Eurowheel

[phkrause]

17 hours ago, phkrause said:

Which U.S. president officially gave the White House its current name?

Theodore Roosevelt Thomas Jefferson Woodrow Wilson Abraham Lincoln

Answer: The White House is the official residence of the President of the United States, located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C. It has been the residence of every U.S. president since John Adams in 1800. President Theodore Roosevelt officially gave the White House its current name, engraving it on his stationery in 1901. Prior to that, the building was known variously as the “President's Palace,” the “President's House,” and the “Executive Mansion.”

[phkrause]

17 hours ago, phkrause said:

Where Had Adams Lived Before the White House?

In the final months of what turned out to be his only term as president, Adams had moved to Washington, D.C., when that city became the nation's capital in June 1800. While he waited for construction on the President's House to be completed, he lived in Tunnicliffe's City Hotel, located near the U.S. Capitol, which was also still under construction at the time. Prior to the relocation of the nation's capital from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C., Adams and his wife Abigail lived in the Pennsylvania city's President's House, located at the intersection of 6th and Market Streets.

 

17 hours ago, phkrause said:

Who Designed the Original White House?

In 1790 during the presidential administration of George Washington, Congress passed the Residence Act setting forth a decade-long plan for the establishment of a permanent national capital on the banks of the Potomac River. This future capital, referred to then as The Federal City, needed buildings to house various operations of the federal government, and the legislation provided a framework for the construction of such structures. To select a design for an executive mansion to house the president, then-Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson sponsored a contest, which was won by Irish-born architect James Hoban. The architect not only provided the design for the executive mansion but also supervised its construction, which was in its final stages when Adams moved to Washington, D.C., in mid-1800.

 

17 hours ago, phkrause said:

Is the Original White House Still Standing?

Parts of the original structure have survived the ravages of time, and the overall building -- despite additions over the years -- looks much as it did when John Adams first moved in. The original executive mansion was heavily damaged during the War of 1812 when British troops invaded the nation's capital and put the White House to the torch in August 1814. The mansion's roof and interior were destroyed, and many called for a new structure to be built from scratch, possibly in a different city. Then-President James Madison rejected such talk and moved quickly to engage the structure's original designer, Hoban, to supervise the reconstruction project. Portions of the building's original walls were inspected and deemed to be sound. Reconstruction moved quickly, and the rebuilt White House officially opened its doors to President James Monroe in September 1817.

 

17 hours ago, phkrause said:

Were Adams and His Wife Pleased with Their New Residence?

Although the newly built executive mansion looked splendid from the outside, its interior left its first residents -- John and Abigail Adams -- less than thrilled. The couple found that the mansion was cold and damp during the winter months, making it an uncomfortable place to live and work. In a letter to a friend, Abigail said that the residence was tolerable during the winter only if a fire was kept burning in every room of the mansion. Abigail directed that the presidential family's wash be hung to dry in an unused "audience room" (now known as the East Room).

[phkrause]

17 hours ago, phkrause said:

What is the name of Europe's largest Ferris wheel?

Big O Polaris Tower London Eye Eurowheel

Answer: The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London. When erected in 1999 it was the world's tallest Ferris wheel. Its height has since been surpassed, but it still remains Europe's tallest Ferris wheel. The structure is 443 feet tall and the wheel has a diameter of 394 feet. It is the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom with over 3.75 million visitors annually. Since mid-January 2015, it has been known as the Coca-Cola London Eye.

[phkrause]

Behind Oklahoma and Texas, which state has the most tornadoes on average?

A. Florida
B. Nebraska
C. Alabama
D. Kansas

(I don't know, but I'd think it would be either Nebraska or Kansas!)

[phkrause]

Who piloted the Spruce Goose on its maiden flight on this day in 1947?

Amelia Earhart Charles Lindbergh Howard Hughes Buzz Aldrin

hahahaha, the only thing I know about 1947 is I was born!! My guess Earhart or Lindbergh!!

[phkrause]

See How High You Can Soar On These Spruce Goose Trivia Questions

On November 2nd, 1947, the "Spruce Goose" made its first and only flight. We decided to take a look back at this famous event and see how much you know about the aircraft with the largest wingspan ever. 

What Is the "Spruce Goose?"

What Other Accomplishments Did Howard Hughes Have in the Field of Aviation?

What Was the Primary Material the "Spruce Goose" Was Made Out Of?

What Controversy Did the "Spruce Goose" Cause?

[phkrause]

Which baseball hero died in a plane crash on his way to deliver relief supplies to earthquake victims?

Jackie Robinson Mickey Mantle Roberto Clemente Sandy Koufax

Roberto Clemente

[phkrause]

On 11/1/2016 at 8:04 PM, phkrause said:

What is the Incredible Hulk's real name?

A. Bruce Wayne
B. Bruce Banner
C. Peter Parker
D. Tony Stark

B is the answer!

(For some reason I deleted the actual answer, but looked it up and find that David Bruce Parker is the answer)

[Gail]

5 hours ago, phkrause said:

Who piloted the Spruce Goose on its maiden flight on this day in 1947?

Amelia Earhart Charles Lindbergh Howard Hughes Buzz Aldrin

hahahaha, the only thing I know about 1947 is I was born!! My guess Earhart or Lindbergh!!

Nope and nope! It was Howard Hughes

[Gregory Matthews]

As I  recall  the Spruce Goose was made out of plywood and it could land and take off from water.  Was it only once that it flew?

 

 

 

[Gregory Matthews]

I looked it up. The Spruce Goose flew once, at an altitude of 70 feet above the water and it flew for one mile.

 

[phkrause]

18 hours ago, phkrause said:

Behind Oklahoma and Texas, which state has the most tornadoes on average?

A. Florida
B. Nebraska
C. Alabama
D. Kansas

(I don't know, but I'd think it would be either Nebraska or Kansas!)

A. Florida

Surprise! The Sunshine State also is known for fierce thunderstorms, which can spin up tornadoes. Most of these are weak - but numerous.

Source: various web sites.

LOL you'd think I'd get this one!!!