Trivia Quiz?

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1 hour ago, phkrause said:

What Problem Did the Colonists Notice the Next Day Concerning Their Attempts to Destroy All That Tea?

all the fish in Boston Harbor were drinking out of teacups with one little fin extended...

 

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On 12/16/2016 at 2:00 PM, phkrause said:

Which successful rock band has the most songs to hit number two on the Billboard chart - without ever having a number-one hit?

A. Creedence Clearwater Revival
B. Blue Oyster Cult
C. The Doors
D. Fleetwood Mac

My guess is CCR, because if I'm not mistaken both the Doors and Fleetwood Mac have had number 1s!! Not sure about Blue Oyster Cult!!

A. Creedence Clearwater Revival

The (Un)Fortunate Sons of Creedence Clearwater Revival never did top the charts - but they came close with plenty of top 10 hits, including the dubious distinction of having the most songs to hit number two.

Source: various web sites.

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On 12/16/2016 at 2:10 PM, phkrause said:

Which iconic event in American history took place on this day in 1773?

Boston Tea Party Louisiana Purchase The Battle of the Alamo Assassination of Abraham Lincoln

Boston Tea Party??

Answer: The Boston Tea Party was a political protest by the Sons of Liberty in Boston, on December 16, 1773. The demonstrators, some disguised as Native Americans, in defiance of the Tea Act of May 10, 1773, destroyed an entire shipment of tea sent by the East India Company. They boarded three British tea ships and threw 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor. The British government responded harshly and the episode escalated into the American Revolution. The Tea Party became an iconic event of American history.

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On 12/16/2016 at 2:33 PM, phkrause said:

What Was the Tea Party Protesting?

Ah, the Boston Tea Party, protesting taxation without representation as a new British tax on tea sent prices skyrocketing, right? Well, not exactly. The Tea Act actually lowered taxes on tea sold by the East India Company and lowered the overall cost of the beverage. Thanks to the legislation, tea now cost about half of what it cost over in England.

So why all the outrage? This tax break allowed the East India Company to undercut the price of tea being sold by others in the colonies, including that smuggled in by people like John Hancock. You may recognize that name "John Hancock." He was one of the people who got everyone else all fired up for the Tea Party in the first place.

On 12/16/2016 at 2:33 PM, phkrause said:

$1 Million Worth of Tea

On the night of the Boston Tea Party, the costumed raiders dumped roughly 340 chests of tea into the waters of Boston Harbor. According to estimates made at the time, about 92,000 pounds of tea were thus destroyed. To give you some idea of how much tea that is, in an article posted at History.com writer Christopher Klein estimated it was enough to fill between 18 million and 19 million teabags.  In today's dollars, the price tag for the tea destroyed on the night of December 16, 1773, was $1 million, according to Klein. As it turned out, it was a loss that British authorities could not ignore.

On 12/16/2016 at 2:33 PM, phkrause said:

What Problem Did the Colonists Notice the Next Day Concerning Their Attempts to Destroy All That Tea?

On 12/16/2016 at 4:08 PM, rudywoofs (Pam) said:

all the fish in Boston Harbor were drinking out of teacups with one little fin extended...

While the colonists had successfully thrown plenty of tea overboard and stunk up all of Boston Harbor, they soon realized that they had actually screwed up the main objective of the mission: Destroying all the tea. Plenty of crates were bobbing up and down in the water, still intact enough that you could get out some perfectly good tea if you wanted it. And if you thought East India Company prices were undercutting business before, you should see how much free tea undercuts sales. So the Sons of Liberty had to get back out to the water and destroy what was left. As revolutionary George Hewes put it, "The next morning, after we had cleared the ships of the tea, it was discovered that very considerable quantities of it were floating upon the surface of the water; and to prevent the possibility of any of its being saved for use, a number of small boats were manned by sailors and citizens, who rowed them into those parts of the harbor wherever the tea was visible, and by beating it with oars and paddles so thoroughly drenched it as to render its entire destruction inevitable." It sounds to us a lot like storming out in anger and slamming the door to end a big fight, then having to come back into the room because you accidentally forgot your car keys.

On 12/16/2016 at 2:33 PM, phkrause said:

What Similar Revolutionary Act Happened Three Months after the Boston Tea Party?

There was actually more than one Boston Tea Party. There was a second one three months after the first, this one happening in March of 1774. And there were even more non-Boston Tea Parties. In New York, they threw tea into the Hudson, and in Charleston, South Carolina, they tossed it into the Cooper River. And in Annapolis, Maryland, colonists saw to it that the offending ship was set on fire. We guess what we're saying is that in the 1770s, everyone was throwing tea parties.

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Which Patriot leader organized the Boston Tea Party on this day in 1773?

Patrick Henry Paul Revere Samuel Adams John Hancock

Answer: On the night of December 16, 1773, Samuel Adams and the Sons of Liberty boarded three ships in the Boston harbor and threw 342 chests of tea overboard. Patriot leader Samuel Adams organized the “tea party” with about 60 members of the Sons of Liberty, his underground resistance group. It took nearly three hours for to empty the tea into Boston Harbor. The chests held more than 90,000 lbs. of tea, which would cost nearly $1,000,000 dollars today. A strong opponent of British taxation, Samuel Adams was a second cousin of U.S. President John Adams, and a signee of the U.S. Declaration of Independence.

 

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Which African-American wrote about slavery in the autobiography My Bondage and My Freedom?

A. Harriet Tubman
B. Sally Hemings
C. Nat Turner
D. Frederick Douglass

My pick+D. Frederic Douglass

 

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What is the title of Barack Obama's 1995 memoir?

"Hope and Change" "Dreams from My Father" "Decision Points" "My Life"

Dreams from My Father??

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Fly Away With These Wright Brothers Trivia Questions

On December 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright made the first successful airplane flight. You might know their basic story, but do you know the answers to these trivia questions about that stunning day near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina?

Which Brother Was First to Take to the Skies?

Why Were the Test Flights on December 17 the Only Flights Made in the Original Wright Flyer?

Why Did Orville Wright Refuse to Lend the Plane to the Smithsonian?

Why Did the Brothers Almost Never Fly together?

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Alan Thicke played the role of Jason Seaver on which TV series?

Family Ties Married... with Children Full House Growing Pains

Growing Pains??

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Alan Thicke played the role of Jason Seaver on which TV series?

Family Ties Married... with Children Full House Growing Pains

Growing Pains??

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19 hours ago, phkrause said:

Which African-American wrote about slavery in the autobiography My Bondage and My Freedom?

A. Harriet Tubman
B. Sally Hemings
C. Nat Turner
D. Frederick Douglass

My pick+D. Frederic Douglass

D. Frederick Douglass

Frederick Douglass wrote three versions of his autobiography at different stages of his life - My Bondage and My Freedom was the second volume.

Source: various web sites.

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19 hours ago, phkrause said:

What is the title of Barack Obama's 1995 memoir?

"Hope and Change" "Dreams from My Father" "Decision Points" "My Life"

Dreams from My Father??

Answer: Dreams from My Father is a memoir by Barack Obama, who was elected as U.S. President in 2008. It explores events of his early years up until his entry into law school in 1988. Obama published the memoir in July 1995, when he was starting his political campaign for Illinois Senate. After Obama won the U.S. Senate Democratic primary victory in Illinois in 2004, the book was re-published that year. The audiobook edition earned Obama the Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album in 2006. Five days before being sworn in as President in 2009, Obama secured a $500,000 advance for an abridged version of Dreams from My Father for middle-school-aged children.

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18 hours ago, phkrause said:

Which Brother Was First to Take to the Skies?

The brothers relied on a coin toss to determine which of them would pilot the first test flight of their Wright Flyer. Their first attempt was made on December 14, 1903, and the coin toss that day turned out in Wilbur's favor, so he was at the controls of their airplane in a test flight that ended unsuccessfully, causing some minor damage to their aircraft. Three days later, with the damages repaired, it was Orville's turn at the controls. Decked out in a coat and tie, Orville lay on his stomach on the plane's lower wing as Wilbur ran alongside to help balance the lightweight aircraft. The first manned flight lasted only 12 seconds and covered only 120 feet. Later that day on the last of four successful flights, Wilbur was at the controls on a flight that lasted almost a minute and covered just over 850 feet.

 

18 hours ago, phkrause said:

Why Were the Test Flights on December 17 the Only Flights Made in the Original Wright Flyer?

The Wright brothers made a few successful flights in their plane, the Wright Flyer, on December 17. However, they couldn't fly it again after that because the light plane was suddenly flipped over several times by strong winds. The plane that had lifted each brother up into the air was now a total wreck and unsalvageable. That didn't stop the Wright brothers, though; they just built another plane. After the original Wright Flyer, they built the Wright Flyer II, the Wright Flyer III, the Wright Flyer Model A, the Wright Military Flyer, and the Wright Glider. All of these planes and gliders experienced crashes -- some severe.

 

18 hours ago, phkrause said:

Why Did Orville Wright Refuse to Lend the Plane to the Smithsonian?

After the original Wright Flyer was destroyed, Orville Wright held on to the plane's remains. The Smithsonian Institute wanted to display the plane, but Orville kept refusing the Institute's requests out of revenge. The Smithsonian had earlier insulted the Wright brothers by claiming that a plane built by the Smithsonian's secretary, Samuel Langley, was actually the first flight-capable plane built. The problem was that Langley's plane had crashed and not flown at all, and the Smithsonian was thought to have tinkered with the remains of Langley's plane.

The Smithsonian finally admitted the ruse, and in 1948, the remains of the Wright Flyer were donated to the institution. In 1969, the Smithsonian verified in writing that two small pieces of the plane would go with Neil Armstrong to the moon. There is now a plaque at the Smithsonian commemorating this symbolic flight, with a corresponding letter from Armstrong verifying the pieces did reach Tranquility Base.

 

18 hours ago, phkrause said:

Why Did the Brothers Almost Never Fly together?

The Wright brothers' father was scared of one nasty potential hazard of the flights. He was not scared of flying, but he feared that if both Orville and Wilbur flew together and the plane crashed, both his sons would die. As a result, the brothers flew together only once, with their father's permission. Their father's concern wasn't unfounded; the brothers had experienced crashes with prototype gliders before 1903, and they certainly had their share of crashes and injuries after that year. In fact, one of their flights was also the first time a person died while flying. In 1908, Orville was piloting a plane and had one passenger, Lieutenant Thomas Selfridge. The plane crashed, killing Selfridge and breaking Orville's leg.

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18 hours ago, phkrause said:

Alan Thicke played the role of Jason Seaver on which TV series?

Family Ties Married... with Children Full House Growing Pains

Growing Pains??

Answer: Alan Thicke was an actor best known for his role as one of television's most beloved sitcom dads, psychiatrist Jason Seaver, on Growing Pains. Growing Pains was a television sitcom that aired on ABC from September 24, 1985, to April 25, 1992. Thicke was also a talented composer, creating the theme songs for such shows as The Wheel of Fortune, The Facts of Life and Diff’rent Strokes. On December 13, 2016, Thicke died of an apparent heart attack at the age of 69 while playing hockey with his 19-year-old son.

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Which actor directed 1987's Three Men and a Baby?

A. William Shatner
B. James Caan
C. Leonard Nimoy
D. Tom Selleck

 

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What is the oldest continuously occupied city in the United States?

Jamestown, VA Saint Augustine, FL Plymouth, MA New Amsterdam, NY

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Trivia: The Mayflower at Plymouth Harbor

On December 18, 1620, the British ship Mayflower docked at modern-day Plymouth, Massachusetts.  Let's see if you were paying attention in history class and can answer these questions about this historic day.

How Many Were On Board the Mayflower?

How Long Did the Voyage Take?

What Happened Once They Arrived?

 

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Coulrophobia is an extreme fear of what?

Ghosts Unicorns Bridges Clowns

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21 hours ago, phkrause said:

Which actor directed 1987's Three Men and a Baby?

A. William Shatner
B. James Caan
C. Leonard Nimoy
D. Tom Selleck

C. Leonard Nimoy

Far out - Star Trek's Leonard Nimoy, aka Spock, got behind the camera to direct Three Men and a Baby.

Source: various web sites.

Well my guess would've been: D. TomSelleck!!

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20 hours ago, phkrause said:

What is the oldest continuously occupied city in the United States?

Jamestown, VA Saint Augustine, FL Plymouth, MA New Amsterdam, NY

Answer: In 1513, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon discovered Florida on his search for the legendary Fountain of Youth. He landed at St. Augustine, which holds the distinction as the oldest city in the United States. Claimed as a Spanish territory, St. Augustine was officially founded in 1565. That's a full 42 years before the British founded Jamestown, Virginia, and 55 years before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock in Massachusetts. Today, St. Augustine survives as the nation’s oldest continuously occupied city, and celebrated its 450th birthday last year.

That was my guess as well

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19 hours ago, phkrause said:

How Many Were On Board the Mayflower?

There were 102 passengers, and an estimated crew of 25-30 aboard the Mayflower for its journey to the New World. Amazingly, two babies were born, both boys. Five people died during the journey.

Oceanus Hopkins was born during the voyage to Stephen and Elizabeth Hopkins, but sadly did not survive very long and is believed to have died within the first two years at Plymouth. Peregrine White was born as the shipped was anchored off Providence Harbor. He passed away in 1704 at the age of 83.

William Burton was the only recorded fatality during the actual voyage, just three days before land was sighted. Four others died as the ship was anchored off of Cape Cod; Edward Thompson, Jasper More, James Chilton, and Dorothy Moore who died when she fell off the ship and drowned.

Also on board, with an estimated 130 colonists, were animals such as goats, pigs, and chickens. They needed these farm animals to feed their families and knew they wouldn't find these animals when they arrived. Cattle and sheep were not invited, they came a few years later.

 

19 hours ago, phkrause said:

How Long Did the Voyage Take?

The quick answer is 66 days, or a little more than two months. The longer answer is that it seemed like forever. Think about this; according to Google Maps, the drive from Wilmington, North Carolina to Barstow, California, across the nation non-stop, takes 36 hours (34 hours with no traffic) which means you would cross the country, turn around, and drive back 44 times without a pit stop. Along with the 130 people and assorted farm animals were all of their belongings, food for the trip, bales of hay for the animals, all farming equipment needed for their fields, tools for building shelter, and weapons to keep them safe.

The Mayflower went through horrible storms, tossing and rolling the ship as they crossed the Atlantic, causing many to become seasick. When the storms came, the people could not empty their chamber pots nor clean the mess the animals made. The smell must have been horrific!

They slept on wooden pallets, cloth hammocks, or on the floor, and could not take baths on the ship. There were no I-Pads or I-Pods, no movies to watch, and no electricity. There were no hotels, no restaurants, or rest areas to respite. So remember the next time you're driving to grandma's house, and you hear from the back seat "Are we there yet? How much longer? This is taking forever!" it could be worse.

 

19 hours ago, phkrause said:

What Happened Once They Arrived?

The ship was to have originally landed in Virginia, roughly between the Chesapeake Bay and the mouth of the Hudson River, but due to the horrible storms on its journey, the Mayflower went farther north to Cape Cod, Massachusetts. This was key, as they landed outside the bounds of government authority they had contracted with England. The colonists knew that they needed to establish a governing body.

They did so by creating a "Civil Body Politic" to create just and equal laws, ordinances, and offices. They called it the Mayflower Compact. Every adult male was required to sign the document, it was not voluntary. The Mayflower Compact remained in effect until 1686, and was an influence when our founding fathers drafted the U.S. Constitution. Upon signing the compact, the Mayflower left Cape Cod and made its short trip and famous landing at Plymouth Harbor on this day in history, December 18, 1620.

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19 hours ago, phkrause said:

Coulrophobia is an extreme fear of what?

Ghosts Unicorns Bridges Clowns

I can't believe it, but my guess is Clowns!! And the only reason was the C!! LOL

Answer: It is estimated that 12 percent of American adults have a phobia of clowns. The fear is so prevalent it even has a scientific name: Coulrophobia. Coulrophobia means a persistent and irrational fear of clowns. Like other fears and phobias, it can cause panic, difficulty breathing, irregular heartbeat, sweating, and nausea not to mention overwhelming feelings of fear. Psychologists believe that, like in case of other specific phobias, the fear of clowns could be deeply rooted in childhood. It’s no wonder so many people hate Ronald McDonald.

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Which Aerosmith song was inspired by the comedy film Young Frankenstein, which starred Gene Wilder?

A. Walk This Way
B. Dream On
C. Sweet Emotion
D. Back in the Saddle

Well of the top of my head, I'd say Walk This Way?

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Who was the first U.S. President to be impeached?

Richard Nixon Andrew Johnson Andrew Jackson Warren G Harding

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Trivia: Presidential Impeachment Proceedings

On December 19th, 1998, President Bill Clinton was impeached. See how much you know about that and some other impeachments from US history with these trivia questions...

Fill in the Blank: Judge John Pickering Was Convicted for ________ and Unlawful Rulings.

Who is the Only President Other Than Bill Clinton to Be Impeached?

On What Charges Was Bill Clinton Impeached?

Why Was Richard Nixon Never Impeached?