Members phkrause Posted March 25, 2017 Author Members Posted March 25, 2017 17 hours ago, phkrause said: Which competitive eating champion holds the world records for most cheesecake, fruitcake and mince pies eaten? A. Sonya "The Black Widow" Thomas B. Erik "The Red" Denmark C. Joey "Jaws" Chestnut D. Matt "The Megatoad" Stonie A. Sonya "The Black Widow" Thomas Forty-eight year old, 100-pound Sonya "The Black Widow" Thomas holds the record for eating the most of these three foods - and MANY more. 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 March 25, 2017 Author Members Posted March 25, 2017 17 hours ago, phkrause said: Which celebrity owns one of the largest Porsche collections in the world? Tom Cruise Jerry Seinfeld Howard Stern Simon Cowell Answer: Jerry Seinfeld, an avid automobile collector, owns one of the largest private Porsche collections in the world. One tally has Seinfeld owning 47 Porsches. His collection is estimated to be over $15 million. Seinfeld built a $1.4 million dollar two story garage to store part of his Porsche collection on the East Coast. His collection includes Porsche 911s from various years, 10 Porsche Boxster's each painted a different color, and the famous 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder, the same model and pearl-grey color that actor James Dean was driving when he crashed and died. 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 March 25, 2017 Author Members Posted March 25, 2017 16 hours ago, phkrause said: What Was Houdini's Real Name? Erik Weisz was born in Budapest. One of seven children, he emigrated to America in 1878 on the USS Fresia, and was renamed Ehrich Weiss. His family promptly moved to Appleton, WI. In 1887, after his father lost his job as a rabbi, the family relocated to New York City. It was perfect for Ehrich; he'd started working as an entertainer at nine, as a trapeze artist who called himself "The Prince of the Air." In 1890, after apprenticing under Joseph Rinn, he started working as a professional magician, taking the name "Harry Houdini" from the magician Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin. Why "Houdini?" Ehrich, unfamiliar with French, though the 'I' meant "like," so his name was intended to be "like Houdin." 16 hours ago, phkrause said: What Was Houdini's First Escape? The winning act Houdini stumbled on was the "handcuffs" act. He would go to the local police station, slap on their handcuffs, and just as easily slip out of them. Martin Beck, a theatrical manager, saw Houdini at work, and told him if he'd focus on escape tricks, he'd book Houdini on the lucrative Orpheum circuit. More success followed. Part of it was Houdini was a master of theatrics and suspense; one stunt in Moscow, where he had to escape from a Siberian transport van, would supposedly have meant he'd have to go all the way to Siberia where the only key was kept. He quickly stepped up his tricks as handcuff escapes caught on, escaping from ropes, chains, jails, straitjackets, mail bags, riveted boilers, and, most famously, a milk can filled with water. He often arranged these escapes with local merchants as an early form of marketing. One famous trick, where he was nailed into a crate covered in manacles and lowered into the water with no hope of escaping, ended not only with Houdini free of the box, but all the manacles neatly left inside. Houdini was more than just an escape artist, however. One of his most famous stunts had him vanish an elephant at the New York Hippodrome. Tragedy, however, was looming. 16 hours ago, phkrause said: How Did Hondini Die? Houdini also had a career debunking mediums, who he saw as shoddy magicians exploiting grief. Along the way, he picked up a series of other tricks and stunts, including the one that would end his life; Houdini claimed he could take any punch to the stomach. It was a simple trick: You tightened the abdominal muscles and they absorbed the blow, with the pain a simple thing to ignore for a man who packed himself into milk crates. But Houdini, resting from a broken ankle, was punched suddenly and repeatedly by a college student. Houdini continued to Detroit after the incident where he performed for the very last time Oct. 24, 1926, at the Garrick Theater. Doctors diagnosed him with appendicitis but his condition quickly deteriorated and the magician was taken to Grace Hospital in downtown Detroit. Houdini remained in the hospital for a week where he had two operations to repair his ruptured appendix. But he had developed peritonitis, an infection of the abdominal cavity caused by a ruptured appendix. Houdini died in room 401 of Grace Hospital on Halloween 1926. 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 March 25, 2017 Author Members Posted March 25, 2017 16 hours ago, phkrause said: In which decade was the slinky invented? 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s Answer: In 1943, the Slinkey was inadvertently invented when Richard James, a Naval Engineer, noticed a spring coil drop on the ground at work. He was intrigued by the fact that this torsion spring bounced around the way that it did. He realized that this cool spring would actually make a great toy! And that is how the simple, yet amazingly successful Slinky idea was born! In 1946, Slinky was introduced at the American Toy Fair. In its 70 years on the market, it has sold more than 300 million units. Slinky was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame in 2000. 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 March 25, 2017 Author Members Posted March 25, 2017 What comprises the Filipino delicacy known as balut? A. Sheep's head B. Fugu fish C. Cow penis D. Boiled fetal duck 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 March 25, 2017 Author Members Posted March 25, 2017 What is the lowest layer of the Earth's atmosphere? Thermosphere Stratosphere Mesosphere Troposphere 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 March 25, 2017 Author Members Posted March 25, 2017 Four Trivia Questions about Martin Luther King Jr. On March 25, 1965, Dr. Martin Luther King led thousands of nonviolent demonstrators to the steps of the capitol in Montgomery, Alabama, after a 5-day, 54-mile march from Selma, Alabama. See how much do you know about the great civil rights leader with these trivia questions... What Was the Purpose of the King's March from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama in March of 1965? What Was Martin Luther King's Birth Name and Why Was it changed? What Significant Academic Assignment did Martin Luther King Cheat on in College? At King's Autopsy, What Physiological Sign of the Civil Rights Movement did the Coroner Find? 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 March 25, 2017 Author Members Posted March 25, 2017 In which film does Clint Eastwood first say the line, "Go ahead, make my day"? Pale Rider Sudden Impact Dirty Harry The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Dirty Harry if I remember correctly 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 March 26, 2017 Author Members Posted March 26, 2017 23 hours ago, phkrause said: What comprises the Filipino delicacy known as balut? A. Sheep's head B. Fugu fish C. Cow penis D. Boiled fetal duck D. Boiled fetal duck Balut, commonly sold by street vendors, is a boiled fertilized duck egg with the fetus still intact, usually harvested around the 18-day mark. Source: various web sites. All I can say is YUCK!!!! 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 March 26, 2017 Author Members Posted March 26, 2017 23 hours ago, phkrause said: What is the lowest layer of the Earth's atmosphere? Thermosphere Stratosphere Mesosphere Troposphere Answer: The troposphere is the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere. Most of the mass (about 75-80%) of the atmosphere is in the troposphere. Most types of clouds are found in the troposphere, and almost all weather occurs within this layer. The bottom of the troposphere is at Earth's surface. The troposphere extends upward to about 6.2 miles or about 33,000 feet above sea level. The layer immediately above the troposphere is called the stratosphere. The boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere is called the "tropopause". 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 March 26, 2017 Author Members Posted March 26, 2017 22 hours ago, phkrause said: What Was the Purpose of the King's March from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama in March of 1965? Martin Luther King Jr. led the SCLC and protesters from Selma, Alabama to the Alabama State Capital in Montgomery, but it wasn't an easy march. The first time that the protesters tried to make the journey was a local event under the leadership of an elderly woman named Amelia Boynton. At the county line, the protesters were badly beaten, including Boynton, with a photograph of her lying unconscious published by media all over the world. This led to major efforts by the SCLC and King, with the purpose of the march to allow African-Americans to register to vote. Finally, the trip was undertaken with the protection of law enforcement officials assigned federally, since it was state troopers and posseman who were attempting to prevent the march. 22 hours ago, phkrause said: What Was Martin Luther King's Birth Name and Why Was it changed? King was actually born Michael King Jr. rather than Martin Luther King Jr., but his father heard a religious leader in Germany named Martin Luther and became so inspired that he decided to change both his name and his son's name to Martin Luther King. 22 hours ago, phkrause said: What Significant Academic Assignment did Martin Luther King Cheat on in College? King's dissertation is still in the Boston University Library, but it has a note attached that says it contains significant passages from other works. Even though a significant amount of Martin Luther King Jr.'s dissertation was plagiarized, the committee found that it was still an academic contribution that was worthy enough for King to keep his Ph.D. in Systematic Theology. 22 hours ago, phkrause said: At King's Autopsy, What Physiological Sign of the Civil Rights Movement did the Coroner Find? After King's assassination, he was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital in Memphis. He died at 7:05 PM. During the autopsy, the coroner found that Martin Luther King Jr. had been under so much stress during the 13 years of the Civil Rights Movement that had had a heart that was almost twice his actual age of 39. 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 March 26, 2017 Author Members Posted March 26, 2017 22 hours ago, phkrause said: In which film does Clint Eastwood first say the line, "Go ahead, make my day"? Pale Rider Sudden Impact Dirty Harry The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Dirty Harry if I remember correctly Answer: "Go ahead, make my day" is a catchphrase written by Charles B. Pierce and spoken by the character Harry Callahan from the 1983 film Sudden Impact. In 2005, it was chosen as No. 6 on the American Film Institute list, AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movie Quotes. The actual origins of the phrase came from Pierce's father Mack, who used to tell him as a child, "Just let me come home one more day, without you mowing that lawn, son just go ahead.....make my day". Oh well!! 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 March 26, 2017 Author Members Posted March 26, 2017 Which 1975 song began with the lyrics: "Is this the real life?/Is this just fantasy?/Caught in a landslide/No escape from reality"? A. At Seventeen B. Bohemian Rhapsody C. Killer Queen D. Lady Marmalade 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 March 26, 2017 Author Members Posted March 26, 2017 Where are you likely to see the manufacturer's name "Otis" stamped? Elevator Vending Machine Lawn Mower Automated Teller Machine (ATM) 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 March 26, 2017 Author Members Posted March 26, 2017 Trivia: The Invention of the Polio Vaccine On March 26, 1953, Jonas Salk announced the invention of his polio vaccine. Try your luck with these trivia questions about Jonas Salk and and his work on the polio vaccine.... Whose Contraction of the Disease Proved Instrumental in the Development of the Polio Vaccine? Who Were Some of the First People Salk Used to Test his Vaccine? Who Holds the Patent for the Polio Vaccine? What is the Salk Institute for Biological Studies? 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 March 27, 2017 Author Members Posted March 27, 2017 On 3/26/2017 at 4:40 PM, phkrause said: Which 1975 song began with the lyrics: "Is this the real life?/Is this just fantasy?/Caught in a landslide/No escape from reality"? A. At Seventeen B. Bohemian Rhapsody C. Killer Queen D. Lady Marmalade B. "Bohemian Rhapsody" One of the best singalong songs of all time, Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" began with these lyrics. 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 March 27, 2017 Author Members Posted March 27, 2017 On 3/26/2017 at 4:44 PM, phkrause said: Where are you likely to see the manufacturer's name "Otis" stamped? Elevator Vending Machine Lawn Mower Automated Teller Machine (ATM) Answer: Otis is the oldest and largest manufacturer of elevators in the world. Founded more than 160 years ago by the inventor of the safety elevator, Otis has more than 1.9 million elevators in operation worldwide. The Otis Elevator Company, claims that its products carry the equivalent of the world’s population every five days. The company pioneered the development of the "safety elevator", invented by Elisha Otis in 1852, which used a special mechanism to lock the elevator car in place should the hoisting ropes fail. 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 March 27, 2017 Author Members Posted March 27, 2017 On 3/26/2017 at 6:09 PM, phkrause said: Whose Contraction of the Disease Proved Instrumental in the Development of the Polio Vaccine? In 1921, he wasn't President, but Franklin Delano Roosevelt was still a prominent American rising through the political system. While on vacation, he contracted polio, leaving his legs paralyzed. It was this tragic development that in part led to the vaccine's creation. FDR launched the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis (which became the March of Dimes Foundation). 80 million Americans contributed to the foundation and it raised tens of millions of dollars to fight the disease, serving as the primary source of funding for Salk's work. On 3/26/2017 at 6:09 PM, phkrause said: Who Were Some of the First People Salk Used to Test his Vaccine? In 1952, it was time for human trials of Salk's vaccine. Among those first test subjects were Salk's own wife and children. All of whom were pleased to report an increase in the antibodies we use to fight polio. Which is good, because if that went wrong, it could have led to some really awkward tension at the dinner table. On 3/26/2017 at 6:09 PM, phkrause said: Who Holds the Patent for the Polio Vaccine? Salk's polio vaccine soon took off and was used by millions across the country. It virtually ended a devastating affliction and forever changed America. So it made Salk ridiculously rich, right? Well, not exactly. Salk never actually patented the vaccine, a decision which Forbes estimates cost him roughly $7 billion. Salk decided that the people owned the patent, not him, in part due to the fact that it was their millions through the March of Dimes that paid for its development. "There is no patent. Could you patent the sun?" Salk asked. On 3/26/2017 at 6:09 PM, phkrause said: What is the Salk Institute for Biological Studies? Apparently not content with solving polio, Salk kept on going. He founded the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, bringing in a slate of Nobel Prize winners to work there. Salk once said, "I couldn't possibly have become a member of this institute if I hadn't founded it myself." According to their website, "Salk scientists make groundbreaking contributions to our understanding of cancer, aging, Alzheimer's, diabetes and infectious diseases by studying neuroscience, genetics, cell and plant biology, and related disciplines." If all that's true, then they're doing a great job with a nearly impossible task: Following in Jonas Salk's footsteps. 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 March 27, 2017 Author Members Posted March 27, 2017 The U.S. bought the Virgin Islands for $25 million in 1917 from what country? Denmark Cuba France Sweden 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 March 28, 2017 Author Members Posted March 28, 2017 S.O.S., the brand name of the well-known steel wool cleaning pads, stands for what? A. Sink of Suds B. Suds of Steel C. Save our Saucepans D. Scrub our Saucepans I'm gonna guess B 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 March 28, 2017 Author Members Posted March 28, 2017 Which person modeled for Calvin Klein, interned at the CIA, and studied Vietnamese at the University of Hanoi? Mark Wahlberg Kate Moss Anderson Cooper Ashton Kutcher Kate Moss?? 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 March 28, 2017 Author Members Posted March 28, 2017 Don't Decline to Answer These Trivia Questions The Oscars are known for having some pretty intense moments (hello, 2017's Best Picture Award), but one of the most intense occurred on March 27, 1973, when a woman named Sacheen Littlefeather walked onto the Oscars stage to deliver a message from actor Marlon Brando, declining the Best Actor award that he had just won. The moment became one of the most famous in television history, with both political and personal repercussions. Try answering these trivia questions about a well-intentioned protest that affected the messenger more than the man behind the message. Who Was Sacheen Littlefeather and Why Was She Chosen? What Effect Did the Event Have on the Siege at Wounded Knee? How Was the Message From Brando Received? How Was Littlefeather Received? 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 March 28, 2017 Author Members Posted March 28, 2017 The coldest desert in the world, McMurdo Dry Valleys, is located on what continent? Africa North America Europe Antarctica 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 March 28, 2017 Author Members Posted March 28, 2017 17 hours ago, phkrause said: The U.S. bought the Virgin Islands for $25 million in 1917 from what country? Denmark Cuba France Sweden Answer: Before World War I, the United States wanted to buy the islands due to fear that if Denmark were conquered by Germany, Germany would attempt to take over Denmark's overseas dependencies. The U.S. bought the islands from Denmark for $25 million. The U.S. chose the name "Virgin Islands" when it took formal possession of the Danish West Indies on March 31, 1917. The island chain consists of St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. John, and about 50 other small islands, most of which are uninhabited. 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 March 28, 2017 Author Members Posted March 28, 2017 16 hours ago, phkrause said: S.O.S., the brand name of the well-known steel wool cleaning pads, stands for what? A. Sink of Suds B. Suds of Steel C. Save our Saucepans D. Scrub our Saucepans I'm gonna guess B C. "Save our Saucepans" Those magic scouring pads, created by a pan salesman in 1917, stands for "Save Our Saucepans." 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
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