Trivia Quiz?

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The string of random symbols that signifies profanity, for example, "@#$%&!," is called what?

A. Grawlixes
B. Dipthongs
C. Wingdings
D. They have no name.

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At what speed does ketchup exit the iconic Heinz Ketchup glass bottle?

.028 mph. .528 mph. 1.28 mph. 2.28 mph.

???Duh??? Who really wants to know?????

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How Much Do You Know about the World's Tallest Building?

On Monday, January 4, 2010, the doors to Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, opened to the public in Dubai, part of the United Arab Emirates.  See how much you know about this man-made wonder in the heart of the Middle East.

What Other Records Does This Building Hold?

Who Are the Building's Occupants?

What Is the Meaning of the Building's Name?

What Was the Cost of the Building Project?

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What is the largest muscle in the human body?

Quadriceps Pectoralis Major Latissimus Dorsi Gluteus Maximus

If I'm not mistaken, you sit on it!!

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21 hours ago, phkrause said:

The string of random symbols that signifies profanity, for example, "@#$%&!," is called what?

A. Grawlixes
B. Dipthongs
C. Wingdings
D. They have no name.

A. Grawlixes

Well, @#$%&! Those naughty words in disguise are called grawlixes.

Source: various web sites.

I was actually thinking "wingdings," but knew that wasn't correct!!

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On 1/4/2017 at 2:07 PM, phkrause said:

At what speed does ketchup exit the iconic Heinz Ketchup glass bottle?

.028 mph. .528 mph. 1.28 mph. 2.28 mph.

???Duh??? Who really wants to know?????

Answer: Every year, Heinz Ketchup sells 650 million bottles of ketchup across the globe, and each ketchup batch is tested to pour at the perfect speed. Ketchup exits the iconic glass bottle at .028 miles per hour. "If the viscosity of the ketchup is greater than this speed, the ketchup is rejected for sale,” according to the company's website, heinz.com. What's the best way to get Heinz ketchup out of the iconic glass bottle? To release ketchup faster from the glass bottle, apply a firm tap to the sweet spot on the neck of the bottle— the "57."

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22 hours ago, phkrause said:

What Other Records Does This Building Hold?

According to the Chicago-based Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, Burj Khalifa managed to shatter a total of three records when it opened in 2010. Not only is this Dubai skyscraper the tallest building in the world, but it also ranks at the top of the list of the world's tallest structures and is also the tallest free-standing structure on the globe.

Prior to the January 4, 2010, opening of Burj Khalifa, the record for the world's tallest building was held by the 1,670-foot Taipei 101, which opened in Taiwan in 2004. The world's tallest structure was the 2,063-foot transmitting mast for KVLY-TV in Blanchard, North Dakota. The transmitting mast is stabilized by guy wires. Before Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest free-standing structure was 1,815-foot CN Tower in Toronto, Ontario.

 

22 hours ago, phkrause said:

Who Are the Building's Occupants?

Burj Khalifa is a perfect example of the term ¨mixed-used development,¨ used in real estate to describe any project that blends a mix of two or more functions, such as commercial, cultural, industrial, institutional, or residential. To truly qualify as mixed-use, the project, such as a single building, should integrate its various functions physically and provide easy access to the public.

Corporate offices occupy 37 floors of Burj Khalifa, which also houses the 160-unit Armani Hotel Dubai. Operated in conjunction with the hotel is the 144-unit Armani Residences Dubai, a collection of larger residences -- all designed by Giorgio Armani -- that are available for short- to long-term stays. 

Available separately in The Residence, Burj Khalifa, are 900 residences that range in size from studios to four-bedroom units. Amenities for people living in the residences can be found at Sky Lobbies on levels 43, 76, and 123. Facilities include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, hot tubs, fitness facilities, and a recreation room. 

For the most dizzying views in the world, Burj Khalifa has two observation decks -- one at level 124 and one at level 148. For those who enjoy a meal with a view, fine dining is available in the elegant At.mosphere Burj Khalifa, located at level 122, or 1,450 feet above the city streets of Dubai.

 

22 hours ago, phkrause said:

What Is the Meaning of the Building's Name?

Originally, the world's tallest building was to be called Burj Dubai, which means Dubai Tower in Arabic. However, in the months leading up to the building's opening, Dubai suffered a massive real estate crash. Then, just a few weeks before the building's scheduled opening, according to the Christian Science Monitor, the city-state of Dubai had to be bailed out by its rival and neighbor, Abu Dhabi. 

Kept secret until the building's official opening ceremonies on the night of January 4, 2010, the world's tallest building was dubbed Burj Khalifa in recognition of the help that Dubai had received from Abu Dhabi, whose leader is also the president of the seven-member UAE. The leader of Abu Dhabi is Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al Nahyan.

 

22 hours ago, phkrause said:

What Was the Cost of the Building Project?

According to an article by Landon Thomas Jr. posted at NYTimes.com, the estimated cost of the massive Burj Khalifa building project was $1.5 billion in U.S. dollars. Groundbreaking for the project began in January 2004, roughly six years before the official opening of the tower.

ArabianBusiness.com reported that the price of the lowest-cost residential apartments in Burj Khalifa had soared to nearly US$1,400 per square foot as of early 2014. Prices for residential space in the tower have fluctuated widely, hitting a high of more than $2,400 per square foot in a pre-opening asking price in August 2008, nearly 18 months before the building actually opened. 

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22 hours ago, phkrause said:

What is the largest muscle in the human body?

Quadriceps Pectoralis Major Latissimus Dorsi Gluteus Maximus

If I'm not mistaken, you sit on it!!

Answer: There are about 640 muscles in the body. They come in all shapes and sizes and perform many different functions. The largest muscle in the human body is the gluteus maximus, or the buttock muscles, also known as "the glutes." These muscles (there is one on each side) help move the hips and thighs, and keep the trunk of the body upright. Furthermore it supports the stabilization of the hip joint. They are the chief muscles that work against gravity when you're walking up stairs, according to the Library of Congress.

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Which of the following is not the title of a Jimmy Buffett album?

A. Don't Stop the Carnival
B. A1A
C. Time Well Wasted
D. A White Sport Coat and a Pink Crustacean

I'm not positive, but I think its D?

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Which soft drink was specifically created by the Coca-Cola Company to compete against Dr Pepper?

Dr. Brown's Mr. Pibb Fanta Crush

Either Fanta or Crush?

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Don't Turn Your Back on These Benedict Arnold Trivia Questions

On January 5th, 1781, Benedict Arnold captured and destroyed Richmond. We thought that made today as good a day as any to see how much you know about the man who has become synonymous with being a traitor.

What Did Benedict Arnold Do That Was So Bad?

What Positive Things Did Benedict Arnold do for America?

Why Did Benedict Arnold Eventually Turn His Back on His Country?

What's Noteworthy about Bill Stanley, the Man Who Secured a Nice Resting Place in a Fancy Church in England for Benedict Arnold?

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Of the following Scrabble letters, which letter is worth the most points?

The letter "Y" The letter "W" The letter "Q" The letter "X"

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17 hours ago, phkrause said:

Which of the following is not the title of a Jimmy Buffett album?

A. Don't Stop the Carnival
B. A1A
C. Time Well Wasted
D. A White Sport Coat and a Pink Crustacean

I'm not positive, but I think its D?

Oooppss!! I guess I shouda looked at that a little better!!

C. Time Well Wasted

Time Well Wasted sounds like a Parrothead's dream, but it's a Brad Paisley album.

Source: various web sites.

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17 hours ago, phkrause said:

Which soft drink was specifically created by the Coca-Cola Company to compete against Dr Pepper?

Dr. Brown's Mr. Pibb Fanta Crush

Either Fanta or Crush?

Answer: Mr. Pibb is a soft drink marketed by The Coca-Cola Company. First introduced as "Peppo" and eventually renamed "Dr. Pibb" to compete against Dr Pepper, the name was changed to "Mr. Pibb" after Dr Pepper sued The Coca-Cola Company for trademark infringement. The original test markets for Mr. Pibb in 1972 were located in Waco, Texas, the birthplace of Dr Pepper, before the company moved to Dallas, Texas. In 2001, a new formula called Pibb Xtra added cinnamon flavor, replacing the original formula in many parts of the United States.

Duh!! Never heard of Mr. Pibb!! Have you notice a lot of crazy things come out of "Wacko" Texas!!!!!

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16 hours ago, phkrause said:

What Did Benedict Arnold Do That Was So Bad?

Sometimes, history has a way of exaggerating certain stories. People become villains that actually never did anything all that bad, as stories often become romanticized or distorted over the years. That is not the case with Benedict Arnold. He turned his back on America. Hard.

He started off by reaching an agreement with the British to surrender the fort at West Point in return for a significant sum of money and then to join the British army. His plot to sell the fort was uncovered, but he still managed to complete the joining the British part of the deal. He led a team of 1,600 in a series of raids across Virginia before eventually burning the port of New London in Connecticut to the ground.

 

16 hours ago, phkrause said:

What Positive Things Did Benedict Arnold do for America?

Nathaniel Philbrick recently wrote a book about Benedict Arnold called Valiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and the Fate of the American Revolution. When interviewed by the Wall Street Journal about it, he was asked, "If not for his treason, how would Arnold be remembered today?" His answer? "As a hero of the War of Independence and, absolutely, our best field general." Oh and you know that boot memorial from earlier? Here's what the inscription says, "In memory of the most brilliant soldier of the Continental army, who was desperately wounded on this spot, winning for his countrymen the decisive battle of the American Revolution, and for himself the rank of Major General." The monument is referring to Arnold, though because of his treason, it makes no mention of his name.

And that's probably what makes Arnold's actions so upsetting. He was a really great military leader for the revolutionary forces. He co-led a team that captured Fort Ticonderoga and staged a valiant effort to stave off the British at Lake Champlain, a battle that, while he lost it, delayed the British long enough to prevent their attack going much further (British forces had to turn back as the seasons changed and the weather became too bad to continue on). Had Arnold's charges folded faster, things could have gone much worse for the American war effort.

He also encountered major injuries while fighting, including taking a bullet to the leg and getting crushed by a falling horse... and then returning a few months later to keep on fighting once he had recovered. When he did, he reinjured the leg but contributed invaluably to victory at the Battle of Bemis Heights in 1777.

 

16 hours ago, phkrause said:

Why Did Benedict Arnold Eventually Turn His Back on His Country?

But as time went on, Arnold became resentful towards many in the military. His co-commander had gotten most of the credit for Ticonderoga, and another superior minimized Arnold's role at the Battle of Bemis Heights. Meanwhile, his work at Lake Champlain and Saratoga (where Arnold was shot) was overshadowed by the fact that those were still military defeats. He was passed over for promotion and his reputation was maligned for his acts as military governor in Philadelphia (though in fairness we should say that the accusations of corruption for his time in Philadelphia seem likely to be accurate). Amidst the building resentment, there was also the matter of his building debt caused by his and his second wife's extravagant spending. So when an opportunity came along to sell out his ungrateful countrymen and make quite a good deal of money at the same time, it was a natural choice for Arnold.

 

16 hours ago, phkrause said:

What's Noteworthy about Bill Stanley, the Man Who Secured a Nice Resting Place in a Fancy Church in England for Benedict Arnold?

Today, Benedict Arnold's grave site is in a church in England called St. Mary's, and his gravestone highlights the fact that "The Two Nations Whom He Served in Turn in the Years of their Enmity Have United in Enduring Friendship." It's a far nicer burial site than the one he had when a man named Bill Stanley found him dumped in the church basement.

So what's particularly noteworthy about Bill Stanley? He's an American. From Connecticut. Stanley has become a defender of Arnold's over the years. Not one who denies what he did for the British but who feels that Arnold should be honored for what he did for America. Stanley was upset to see Arnold so callously buried, but as he put it, "You can't exactly call the American government and say 'We need a better monument to Benedict Arnold!'" So he took the matter upon himself. Sure Arnold was a traitor, but as Stanley put it, "He saved America, before he betrayed it."

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15 hours ago, phkrause said:

Of the following Scrabble letters, which letter is worth the most points?

The letter "Y" The letter "W" The letter "Q" The letter "X"

Answer: Scrabble was invented in 1938 by an architect named Alfred Mosher Butts. The game contains 100 tiles, 98 of which are marked with a letter and a point value ranging from 1 to 10. The number of points of each lettered tile is based on the letter's frequency in standard English writing; commonly used letters such as vowels are worth one point, while less common letters score higher, with Q and Z each worth 10 points. Scrabble is sold in 121 countries and is available in 29 languages; approximately 150 million sets have been sold worldwide.

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Which cartoon character was the first to get its own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?

A. Bugs Bunny
B. Mickey Mouse
C. Kermit the Frog
D. Big Bird

My guess would be MM

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What was the first message ever sent in Morse Code?

"Don't Give up the Ship" "What Hath God Wrought" "Come Here, Watson, I Need You" "Mary Had a Little Lamb"

Don't give up the ship??

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Answer These Electrifying Questions About Samuel Morse's Invention

On Jan. 6, 1844, artist turned inventor Samuel F.B. Morse sent out the first message on the telegraph, which ended up revolutionizing long-distance communication. See how much you know about the man who became one of the world's most famous inventors.

How Did Morse Get the Idea to Invent the Telegraph?

Why Did the Invention of the Telegraph Take So Long?

How Did the Telegraph Work?

What Was the First Message Sent By Telegraph?

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What country was the first in the world to impose a tax on fatty foods?

China United States Denmark Canada

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On 1/6/2017 at 4:35 PM, phkrause said:

Which cartoon character was the first to get its own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?

A. Bugs Bunny
B. Mickey Mouse
C. Kermit the Frog
D. Big Bird

My guess would be MM

B. Mickey Mouse

They all have stars, but Mickey Mouse was the first, nabbing a star in 1978.

Source: various web sites.

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On 1/6/2017 at 4:43 PM, phkrause said:

What was the first message ever sent in Morse Code?

"Don't Give up the Ship" "What Hath God Wrought" "Come Here, Watson, I Need You" "Mary Had a Little Lamb"

Don't give up the ship??

Answer: Sent by inventor Samuel F.B. Morse on May 24, 1844, over an experimental line from Washington, D.C., to Baltimore, the first message ever sent in Morse Code said: "What hath God wrought?" Taken from the Bible, Numbers 23:23, and recorded on a paper tape, the phrase had been suggested to Morse by Annie Ellsworth, the young daughter of a friend. Each code character's corresponding letter was subsequently handwritten underneath by Morse himself. The success of the experiment would change forever the national communication system.

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On 1/6/2017 at 6:08 PM, phkrause said:

How Did Morse Get the Idea to Invent the Telegraph?

Sending messages before the invention of the telegraph was difficult. In ancient times, smoke signals, drums or runners were used to transmit messages. This was followed by the use of semaphore signals using flags, which people waved from hilltops. All of these methods were dependent on decent weather. After receiving a message that his wife was seriously ill, Morse went home to discover that she had passed away. This spurred Morse to search for a better, faster means of communication. Western Union stopped its telegram service in 2006, but for many years, the telegram was commonly used for urgent messages.

 

On 1/6/2017 at 6:08 PM, phkrause said:

Why Did the Invention of the Telegraph Take So Long?

Two previous inventions were necessary for Morse's telegraph to work. One was the invention of the battery in 1800 by Alessandro Volta. The other was proving the relationship between the magnet and electricity, as demonstrated in 1820 by Hans Christian Oersted. Oersted's discovery proved electromagnetism, the force that causes electricity to run through wires.

 

On 1/6/2017 at 6:08 PM, phkrause said:

How Did the Telegraph Work?

Morse's invention was relatively simple, consisting of a key, line of poles connected by a single wire, a battery and a receiver on the other end of the line. To send messages, Morse, along with Leonard Gale and Alfred Vale, invented the ability to send messages by assigning each letter of the alphabet a specific set of dots, dashes or a combination of the two. The person who received this message would write down the corresponding letters that would result in the message. At first, the messages sent using Morse code were received on paper, which was marked with the series of dots and dashes. However, when it was determined that operators could understand the dots and dashes without the use of paper, the sound the transmissions made was increased by using a receiver, and the use of paper was discontinued.

 

On 1/6/2017 at 6:08 PM, phkrause said:

What Was the First Message Sent By Telegraph?

The first message was supplied by Annie Ellsworth, the daughter of a friend of Morse, and Morse transmitted the message on May 24, 1844. This world-changing event took place from the chamber that housed the Supreme Court with members of Congress watching. The 19-letter message, transmitted on a strip of paper, was sent from Morse in Washington, D.C. to his assistant Albert Vail in Baltimore, who then sent the same message back to Morse. The message read "What hath God wrought." Annie Ellsworth took the statement from the Book of Numbers in the Old Testament.

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On 1/6/2017 at 6:36 PM, phkrause said:

What country was the first in the world to impose a tax on fatty foods?

China United States Denmark Canada

Answer: In October 2011, Denmark introduced a fat tax on butter, milk, cheese, pizza, meat, oil and processed food if the item contains more than 2.3% saturated fat. The fat tax was the first of its kind in the world. Although the tax resulted in an additional $216 million in revenue, it also led to numerous complaints. In November 2012, the fat tax was abolished, because it failed to change Danes' eating habits, had encouraged cross border trading, put Danish jobs at risk and had been a bureaucratic nightmare.

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Which country exported the most beef in 2014?

A. Chile
B. France
C. United States
D. Australia

Well my guess would be the USA