Saint Patricks Day
Who Was Saint Patrick?
**Even though Saint Patrick the patron saint of Ireland and one of the most celebrated religious figures around the world, the factual information about his life and times is quite vague. Most information about St. Patrick has been twisted, embellished, or simply made up over centuries by storytellers, causing much ambiguity about the real life of St. Patrick. However, there are a some elements of his story about which most scholars accept to be true.* *When Is St. Patrick's Day?
**Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated each year on March 17th.****
What Do You Know, Joe?
W. B. Yeats is an Irish poet who loved to write about...
A. Leprechauns B. Fairies and Ghosts C. Trolls
Last Posts Answer: B. For Your Perfect Taste, Your Thoughtfulness
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**Hallmark History****
Early Innovation 1910s - 30s
**Armed with the success of the Hall Brothers greeting cards, J.C. and his brother continued to innovate. Their first foray into other product lines came in 1917 when the Hall brothers "invented" modern gift wrap. During the peak Christmas season, the Hall Brothers ran out of solid-colored gift dressing, and improvised by selling fancy decorated French envelope linings. Those sold out so quickly that the brothers decided to begin printing their own gift wrap.* Also...***
J.C. Hall
**Was also was an innovator in marketing his cards. He was intrigued by the word "hallmark" used by goldsmiths as a mark of quality. Mr. Hall liked that it not only said quality, but also included his family name. So, in 1928, the company began marketing its brand by using the Hallmark name on the back of every card.* What Do You Know, Joe?***
What preceded the slogan “When you care enough to send the very best”? For two extra points name the salesman and year that the current slogan was written. A. Because You Have Good Taste B. For Your Perfect Taste, Your Thoughtfulness C. Like Your Freinds and family, You are the Best
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**Famous People Who Stutter****
Heres a short list from a long one...
**James Earl Jones
Nicole Kidman
Mel Tillis
Bruce Willis
Jimmy Stewart
Peggy Lipton
Sam Neill*
A REALLY famous person***
Albert Einstein
**(March 14, 1879 – April 18, 1955) was a German-born Jewish theoretical physicist of profound genius, who is widely regarded as the greatest scientist of the 20th century and one of the greatest scientists of all time. The undisputed "father of modern physics," he proposed the theory of relativity and also made major contributions to the development of quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, and cosmology. He was awarded the 1921 Nobel Prize for Physics for his explanation of the photoelectric effect in 1905 (his "miracle year") and "for his services to Theoretical Physics."* What Do You Know, Joe?***
Which actor/director was born on exactly the same day as singer Lou Rawls? A. Woody Allen B. Ronald Reagan C. Elizabeth Hurley D. John F. Kennedy
Last Posts Answer: B. Figgy Pudding. Now bring us figgy pudding Now bring us figgy pudding And a cup of good cheer! Glad tidings we bring To you and your kin; Glad tidings for Christmas And a happy New Year!
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**xMas Songs in the Media****
Theatrical cartoon short
**Rudolph's first screen appearance came in 1947, in the form of a cartoon short produced by Max Fleischer for the Jam Handy Corporation, that was more faithful to May's original story than Marks' song (which had not then yet been written). It was reissued in 1948 with the song added.****
Frosty the Snowman TV program
**In 1969, the Rankin-Bass company, in association with Mushi Production of Japan, produced a thirty-minute animated television special of Frosty the Snowman that featured the voices of comedians Jimmy Durante as narrator and Jackie Vernon as the title character. This was a story based on the discovery of Frosty the Snowman. Three sequels were produced, Frosty's Winter Wonderland (based upon the song "Winter Wonderland") in 1976, in which Frosty got married, and Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July in 1979, followed by The Legend of Frosty the Snowman in 2005. A derivative work, Frosty Returns, was broadcast on CBS in 1992.* *Happy Holidays MT Listeners!
What Do You Know, Joe?
In the second verse of We Wish You a Merry Christmas, what do the singers demand? A. Fruitcake B. Figgy Pudding C. Chestnuts on an Open Fire D. Gingerbread Cookies
Last Posts Answer: D. Virgin Atlantic The idea, according to their website, is that "puking in dull bags can no longer be accepted, imagine your delight when you discover the receptacle you are about to puke into is of the highest pedigree . . . how much happier you would be handing the steaming bag over to the hostess. . ." Uh, yeah. Whatever, man. Go Daddy.com picked us for a Go Daddy campaign. If you go their site and you buy a domain name use the Promo Codes below. 10% off any order: TRIVIAL1 $5 off $30 or more: TRIVIAL2 $7.49 .com domains: TRIVIAL3
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**Airplanes****
**In 1945... A de Havilland Sea Vampire fighter becomes the first purely jet-powered airplane to operate from an aircraft carrier, when Lieutenant-Commander E. M. "Winkle" Brown lands his aircraft on the HMS Ocean in England.****
Planes in tthe stock market
**In 1958... An aircraft exchange, which will function like the stock markets and commodity exchanges, opens in New York.****
China and USA
**In 1980... Pan Am's Boeing 747 China Clipper arrives in Peking from New York via Tokyo to complete the first official flight between China and USA since shortly before 1949.* What Do You Know, Joe?***
Which airline sponsored a design contest for air sickness bags, known as "Design for Chunks"? A. Air Moldova B. Qatar Airways C. Egyptair D. Virgin Atlantic
Last Posts Answer: D. Pups will be weaned faster: Megabats generally have pups 12% of their body size, and microbats give birth to pups about a quarter (25%) of their body size. That would be like an average woman giving birth to a 35 pound child! The reason for giving birth to such large pups serves a great purpose; weaning times are far less. A bat needs to grow up and eat solid food quickly, and as soon as the bat can fly, it is time to move on to solids. The bigger the pup starts out, the less time it will take for it to actually be able to fly. Go Daddy.com picked us for a Go Daddy campaign. If you go their site and you buy a domain name use the Promo Codes below. 10% off any order: TRIVIAL1 $5 off $30 or more: TRIVIAL2 $7.49 .com domains: TRIVIAL3
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What Spanish artist Salvador Dali said he would eat his wife when she died. I dont think he did /-:
In the painting "Bird", what type of animal is the foetus inside of the bird?
A Cat. Painted in 1928. He glued sand and gravel to this painting which gives it an almost fossilized kind of look. It was influenced by Max Ernst.
Where did Salvador Dali live? Figueras,Spain
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**Bats****
All of us know at least one scary bat story.
**One reason they show up in so many ghost stories is that they’re nocturnal, they hunt and fly in the dark, so on the rare occasions when we do see them, they seem to emerge from the heart of the night. But that’s just a bad reputation for this generally gentle animal.****
1,000 species of bats
**Most of the nearly 1,000 species of bats worldwide use echolocation for food gathering and navigation, which basically means that instead of seeing where they’re going, as humans do, they hear where they’re going. Bats are nearly blind (hence the phrase, "Blind as a bat,"), but they have extraordinary hearing; they make sounds, and from the way that those sounds bounce back to them, they can tell what’s around them and how far away it is.* What Do You Know, Joe?***
A microbat, like the hollow-nosed bat, for instance, will give birth to a pup that is about 25% of her body size. Why are the babies so large? A. Pups will be able to hold onto the cave ceiling easier B. Pups will be teens and they won't have to worry about "diaper days" C. Pups will already be able to fly D. Pups will be weaned faster
Last Posts Answer: B. Johnny Five confounded scientists repeatedly throughout the movie, all of whom assumed that his adaptable behaviour was the result of highly sophisticated programming, and nothing more. He was ultimately determined to be alive due to his grasp of abstract concepts, such as art and humor (and was granted US Citizenship at the end of the sequel). He was voiced by Tim Blaney, whose most recognizable other character was Frank, the dog from the 'Men in Black' movies Go Daddy.com picked us for a Go Daddy campaign. If you go their site and you buy a domain name use the Promo Codes below. 10% off any order: TRIVIAL1 $5 off $30 or more: TRIVIAL2 $7.49 .com domains: TRIVIAL3
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**1050's Robot Movies****
Types of Robots
**A robot is a mechanical intelligent agent which can perform tasks on its own, or with guidance. In practice a robot is usually an electro-mechanical machine which is guided by computer and electronic programming. Robots can be autonomous or semi-autonomous and come in those two basic types: those which are used for research into human-like systems, such as ASIMO and TOPIO, as well as those into more defined and specific roles, such as Nano robots and Swarm robots.Helper robots which are used to make or move things or perform menial or dangerous tasks, such as Industrial robots or mobile or servicing robots. Another common characteristic is that, by its appearance or movements, a robot often conveys a sense that it has intent or agency of its own.****
Mechagodzilla
**Mechagodzilla is a fictional character from various films in the Godzilla series, introduced in Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974). He is Godzilla's mechanical doppelgänger and one of the most popular Toho kaiju. Mechagodzilla is also recognized as one of Godzilla's most powerful enemies (all iterations have at one point or another come very close to killing the King of the Monsters).* What Do You Know, Joe?***
In 'Short Circuit', military robot 'five' was subject to a power surge and developed a consciousness. It moved in with Ally Sheedy and adopted this name. A. Tommy Five B. Johnny Five C. Sammy Five D. Number Five
Last Posts Answer: C. The Clink! It was owned by the Bishop of Winchester and held prisoners (not just religous ones) from 1100s until 1780 when it was burnt down by the Gordon rioters. Priests, were exempted from the King's justice system ('Benefit of Clergy') and so were held in the Bishop's prison. Conditions didn't sound too bad - when the Privy Council ordered a raid in 1626, they found the door open and various priests living comfortably within, with £100 of loose change lying around! Go Daddy.com picked us for a Go Daddy campaign. If you go their site and you buy a domain name use the Promo Codes below. 10% off any order: TRIVIAL1 $5 off $30 or more: TRIVIAL2 $7.49 .com domains: TRIVIAL3
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**Famous Prisons****
Tower of London
**Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress, more commonly known as the Tower of London, is a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames in central London, England.The castle was used as a prison since at least 1100, although that was not its primary purpose. A grand palace early in its history, it served as a royal residence.****
The Bastille in Paris
**The Bastille was a fortress-prison in Paris, best known today because of the storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789, which along with the Tennis Court Oath is considered the beginning of the French Revolution. The French national holiday, celebrated annually on 14 July is officially the Fête Nationale, but it is commonly known in English as Bastille Day. Bastille is a French word meaning "castle" or "stronghold", or "bastion"; used with a definite article (la Bastille in French, the Bastille in English), it refers to the prison.* What Do You Know, Joe?***
Which prison was historically used to house religous prisoners (that is, those who committed religous offences, not prisoners who liked to pray a lot!)? A. Holloway B. The Fleet C. The Clink D. Ludgate
Last Posts Answer: C. Vienna, capital of Austria, was capital of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy from 1867 to 1918. Go Daddy.com picked us for a Go Daddy campaign. If you go their site and you buy a domain name use the Promo Codes below. 10% off any order: TRIVIAL1 $5 off $30 or more: TRIVIAL2 $7.49 .com domains: TRIVIAL3
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New Cocktail?
The Bin Laden: Two shots and a splash of water. Nice! #Osama #mostlytrivial
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**Geography****
Fun Facts
**Lake Baikal is the deepest lake in the world. Grand Rapids, Michigan was the first city in the US to put flouride in their water. Only two countries border three oceans -- the United States & Canada. The only country whose name begins with an "A", but doesn't end in an "A" is Afghanastan.* *Time Zone Percentages.
49.6% of US residents live in Eastern time zone
29.3% live in the Central time zone
5.3% live in the Mountain time zone
15.0% live in the Pacific time zone 8% live in any other time zone
What Do You Know, Joe?
You are crossing the 'blue' Danube, in a city where many great composers lived, among them Johann Strauss, jr., Beethoven and Mozart. Where are you? A. Salzburg B. Munich C. Vienna
Last Posts Answer: C. During World War II, production of Hershey’s Kisses was halted. Not because of a shortage of chocolate, but because the signature aluminum foil packaging was rationed. Go Daddy.com picked us for a Go Daddy campaign. If you go their site and you buy a domain name use the Promo Codes below. 10% off any order: TRIVIAL1 $5 off $30 or more: TRIVIAL2 $7.49 .com domains: TRIVIAL3
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**Candy!****
Is a very simple thing.
**The word candy refers to numerous confections - both soft and hard - that are made of sugar that has been cooked. Did you know different heating and cooling levels determine types of candy? Hot temperatures make hard candy, medium heat makes soft candy, and cooler temperatures make chewy candy. Exact heating levels make the production of candy scientific* *Folks have been chomping on sweets for thousands of years.
During ancient times, the Egyptians, Arabs, and Chinese were known to prepare sweet confections of fruit and nuts candied in honey. For years, sugar was traded throughout the Middle East, but it didn't leave that region until the Crusaders discovered the "sweet salt" on their conquests.
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What Do You Know, Joe?
During World War II, production of Hershey’s Kisses was halted. Do you know why? A. Chocolate shortage B. Sugar shortage C. Aluminum foil shortage
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**Taxi Cabs****
**Checker Taxi****
*Inspired by John Hertz who had set up a taxi business in Chicago (later known as Yellow Cab Company) in 1910, Markin began buying up Checker Taxis' vehicles in 1924, gaining full control of the company in 1937. Markin followed Hertz's business plan in having drivers open doors for the fares, and outfitted each driver with a uniform. Competition for fares was fierce in the 1920s ***...and the easily spotted drivers began ganging up on one another between fares. The fighting between the two cab companies escalated to the point where Markin's home was firebombed which prompted Markin to relocate Checker Taxi to Kalamazoo, Michigan. Checker became the first cab company to hire African-American drivers and the first to require that drivers pick up all fares, not just white ones.
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What Do You Know, Joe?
There is presently a penalty for taxicab drivers found using cell phones while operating their vehicles. How much is it? A. $100 B. $200 C. $300
Last Posts Answer: B. Canada. The "Canadarm" was the first application of space robotics. On its maiden voyage, the arm malfunctioned and NASA considered scrapping it, but astronauts recognized the potential value of such a device. Among other achievements of the "Canadarm" was the launching of the Hubble Telescope, something that could not have been done without the tremendous power of the crane. Go Daddy.com picked us for a Go Daddy campaign. If you go their site and you buy a domain name use the Promo Codes below. 10% off any order: TRIVIAL1 $5 off $30 or more: TRIVIAL2 $7.49 .com domains: TRIVIAL3
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**The Space Shuttle****
**What spacecraft will replace the shuttle?****
****When the shuttle craft is finally retired, the 'Orion' will takes its place. First authorized by Pres. George W. Bush in 2004, the 'Orion' has undergone a number of design changes. It will carry a crew of 4 or 6 astronauts and will be launched from Space Complex 39 at the Kennedy Space Center.
The Year: 1969
President Richard M. Nixon formed the Space Task Group, chaired by vice president Spiro T. Agnew. They evaluated the shuttle studies to date, and recommended a national space strategy including building a space shuttle.
The Shuttle program was formally launched on January 5, 1972, when President Nixon announced that NASA would proceed with the development of a reusable Space Shuttle system. The final design was less costly to build and less technically ambitious than earlier fully reusable designs.
What Do You Know, Joe?
A giant crane, capable of lifting more than 585,000 pounds, was first used on shuttle flight STS-2 in 1981. What country built this incredible device that celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2006? A. Japan B. Canada C. the U.K.
Last Posts Answer: A. Tutankhaten. I hope you answer any of the others! Tutankhamun changed his name from Tutankhaten to Tutankhamun due to pressure from traditionalists, reflecting the growing acceptance of the old god Amun and decline in support of Aten. Go Daddy.com picked us for a Go Daddy campaign. If you go their site and you buy a domain name use the Promo Codes below. 10% off any order: TRIVIAL1 $5 off $30 or more: TRIVIAL2 $7.49 .com domains: TRIVIAL3
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**King Tut****
*Buried*
****He was buried in his hastily prepared tomb in the Valley of the Kings 70 days after his death, according to the death rituals of the Ancient Egyptians. The Ancient Egyptians believed that as long as a pharaoh's name was remembered, the king would live on through eternity. The discovery of the tomb of King Tut has ensured that Tutankhamun is one Egyptian Pharaoh who will never be forgotten.
On 5 November 1922
Howard Carter cables Lord Carnarvon: "At last have made a wonderful discovery in Valley; a magnificent tomb with seals intact; re-covered same for your arrival; congratulations."
Approximately 3500 articles were found in the tomb of King Tut
What Do You Know, Joe?
Tutankhamun changed his name from WHAT to Tutankhamun? A. Tutankhaten B. TuckYourShirtIn C. TootinYourOwnHornin
Last Posts Answer: C. A Bone. His brother were nicknamed Ham Bone Chicken Bone and Milton was Soup Bone, later shortened to Soupy. Go Daddy.com picked us for a Go Daddy campaign. If you go their site and you buy a domain name use the Promo Codes below. 10% off any order: TRIVIAL1 $5 off $30 or more: TRIVIAL2 $7.49 .com domains: TRIVIAL3
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**Classic Television****
**Soupy Sales****
****The name Soupy Sales was derived from two things: "Soupy" was a childhood nickname and "Sales" was the suggestion of an Ohio television manager who knew of a comic named Chick Sale. In 1950, Soupy moved to Cincinnati to pursue a television career, starting with America's first teen dance show, Soupy's Soda Shop. He followed with a variety show featuring his own zany antics called Club Nothing.
Detroit 1953
Soupy quickly became a popular television personality, especially among young audiences with such children's shows as Lunch With Soupy Sales. The comedian spent seven years on air in Detroit, eventually producing 11 hours of TV time each week..
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Soupys Nickname is derived from what? A. Weather B. Soup C. A Bone
Last Posts Answer: A. Alaska and Hawaii.
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**Weather... or Not!****
**Sunlight****
****The amount of sunlight reaching the earth's surface is 6,000 times the amount of energy used by all human beings worldwide. The total amount of fossil fuel used by humans since the start of civilization is equivalent to less than 30 days of sunshine.
How far away is lightning?
During a storm, count the number of seconds between the flash of lightning and the sound of thunder, then divide by two. The answer reveals how many miles away the lightning is.
How fast do raindrops fall?
Not including wind-driven rain, raindrops fall between 7 and 18 miles per hour (3 and 8 meters per second) in still air. The range in speed depends on the the size of the raindrop. Air friction breaks up raindrops when they exceed 18 miles per hour.
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Only two states have record highs no greater than 100 degrees. These are? A. Alaska and Hawaii. B. Minnesota and Loiusiana. C. New York and Arizona.
Last Posts Answer: B. England. Designed initially by Thomas Pritchard, the single-arch bridge was completed by Abraham Darby III, a local ironmaster. Shrewsbury is a nearby town on the Severn River, while Annapolis and Fort Severn are located on Severn Rivers in North America.
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**Bridges****
**Spanning the Globe* *Common types of bridges include beam bridges, arch bridges, suspension bridges, cantilever bridges, truss bridges, and cable-stayed bridges.
The Inca civilization
The Inca civilization in South America made use of rope bridges in the Andes Mountains before the Europeans colonized in the 1500’s. These rope bridges spanned canyons and gorges, allowing easy access to otherwise difficult to reach areas. While they were strong and reliable, repairing the bridges was a dangerous job that often ended in death.
The Oldest Standing Bridge
The Zhaozhou Bridge is the oldest standing bridge in China and the world’s oldest stone segmental arch bridge. Built in 605 AD, it is still standing strong today, over 1400 years later.
The Industrial Revolution
During the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century wrought iron was introduced into the design of large bridges. Wrought iron was later replaced by steel because it has a higher tensile strength.
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In 1779, the world's first iron bridge, spanning the Severn River, was completed at what location? A. Maryland B. England C. Ontario D. Minnesota
Last Posts Answer: A. One Sixth
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While the London Bridge may be awesome and the Golden Gate even more so, here’s one that beats them both to a pulp in coolness.
This is a seriously cool bridge, located in Leeuwarden, Netherlands (where else?) You’ve got to love how the roadway has a cutout for the arm to drop into.. awesomely clever!
One thing I’d like to know is, since there are so many Dutchmen in northwest Iowa, why we don’t have a bridge like this near Sioux Falls. Granted, they’re mostly a generation or two removed from the Old Country, and we don’t have much for canals or boat traffic… But still, what’s the hold up?
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**Cat History****
the domestic kitty through the ages ****Cat history, it is generally believed, can be traced back to the Miacis, a weasel like creature that inhabited the earth some 40 or so million years ago. Not just cat history, but the history of all land dwelling carnivores can be traced back to the Miacis, and that includes dogs!
The Egyptians loved their felines
The Ancient Egyptians had developed a method of storing grain and other food supplies. Naturally these stores attracted rats and mice. It was not long before cats were tempted by the abundance of the rodent population.
Cats were mummified after death and buried in sanctified plots, often with their supplies of mummified mice for the afterlife! One such plot alone has been found to contain the remains of 300,000 cats, and has proved an invaluable resource for studying the history of the cat.
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The remarkable night vision of cats is legend. They can see with only with what percent the amount of light that humans need? A. one-sixth B. one-fifth C. one-fourth D. one-third
Last Posts Answer: D. "mark of the beast"
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**What is a UPC barcode?****
**And how does it work?
Universal Product Codes (also known as GTIN-12) appear as lines (bars) of varying widths representing the series of numbers commonly shown below the bars. Barcode scanners, as you will know them from your favorite retailers, read the bars and convert them back to the 12-digit UPC number that they represent. This number is then looked up within the retailer's inventory system to find the corresponding product name and price that you provided them with when you signed your agreement for them to carry your product. In short, the UPC is a 12-digit unique code for your product represented by scannable bars.
Camera based scanners
Camera based scanners are also very interesting and merit a closer exam. The technology is very fresh, and they are not very popular at this point, but they allow the average person to scan his or her own bar codes. Most favorite on newer smart phones, these scanners actually dissect a picture of a barcode and use software to decode the meaning of the code itself. For the 1st the right time, almost anyone can decode favorite bar code types such as ISBM and UPC wherever they are and can promptly determine information on mostly any product.
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BARCODES have been the subject of satanic conspiracy theories. In her book The New Money System 666, published in 1982, author Mary Stewart Relfe claimed that barcodes secretly encode the number 666, which is the biblical for? A. "lark of the feast" B. "bark of the yeast" C. "dark of the least" D. "mark of the beast"
Last Posts Answer: D. $700,000,000:
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This is Kinda Cool!
from the Icelandic duo, Dead Skeletons [Nonni Dead & Henrik Björnsson],
the ‘Kingdom Of God’ [lifted animation by Walt Disney, ‘The Skeleton Dance’]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNpY9Lc515s
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**Colonel Sanders****
**KFC
(Born Sept. 9, 1890, near Henryville, Ind., U.S.—died Dec. 16, 1980, Shelbyville, Ky.) American business executive, a dapper self-styled Southern gentleman whose white hair, white goatee, white double-breasted suits, and black string ties became a trademark in countries worldwide for Kentucky Fried Chicken.
Sanders, who quit school in seventh grade, held a variety of jobs before opening (1929) Sanders' Cafe in the rear of a service station in Corbin, Ky. The cafe, which offered family-style dinners, soon gained a large clientele; and in 1935 Sanders received his honorary colonel's title from the governor of Kentucky
He perfected his recipe for “finger lickin' good chicken” in 1939 by using a secret blend of 11 spices and a pressure cooker to seal in flavour and moisture. After selling his restaurant, Sanders took to the road armed with his recipe but signed up only five restaurants in two years. By 1964, however, there were more than 600 franchises in the United States and Canada, and Sanders was making $300,000 a year.
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In 1971 KFC, which boasted 3,500 franchises was acquired by Heublein Corporation. what was the profit that year in business? A. **$ 700,000* *B. **$ 7,000,000* *C. **$ 70,000,000* *D. $ 700,000,000
Last Posts Answer: C. The Windshield Wiper. Prior to the manufacture of Henry Ford's Model A, Mary Anderson was granted her first patent for a window cleaning device in November of 1903.
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from internet archive, it’s Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Dementia 13’
a little Halloween fun, um horror, to creep you out
. . . in a b-movie kinda way
http://www.archive.org/details/Dementia_13.avi
for more info on the flick,
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056983
Thanks to my pal Keith for this one.
From Johnee Bee, your host on Mostly Trivial.
**Women Inventors****
**A Class Act !* *Historians have given us a picture of women inventors in the 19th century as a group that faced and often overcame significant hurdles to achieve their goals. Their one common bond is an innate curiosity that spurs them on to find something new, something better. Today, only about 10% of all patents are awarded to women.
Much of the history of contemporary women inventors remains to be written, hopefully, as we learn more about these creative women, their stories will inspire future generations of Women Inventors. ****All before the 1900's these women invented...
Life raft: Maria Beaseley 1882
Fire escape: Anna Connelly 1887
Rolling pin: Catherine Deiner 1891
Ironing board: Sarah Boone 1892
Car heater: Margaret Wilcox 1893
Suspenders: Laura Cooney 1896
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Mary Anderson invented what? A. The Refrigerator B. The Potato Peeler C. The Windshield Wiper D. The Self Cleaning House*Last Posts Answer: D. U. S. Postal Service: In 1971 the US Postal Service created the first overnight delivery between New York and Los Angeles, although they now have only 7% of the market.*Johnee Bee from Mostly Trivial asks you, yes YOU, to leave a Review in iTunes or anywhere else that you get this show. Add yourself to my Frappr Map as well. Dont forget to vote for my show at Podcast Alley. This ALL helps my exposure to new listeners. It seems we still get more and more! If you have a Podcast as well, do one for Mostly Trivial! This is groovy, go to Go Daddy.com and use our promo codes to help support Mostly Trivial.****
**The Check is IN the Mail!****
**I've heard THAT one before :-/
in Chicago, the famous Sears Tower itself is assigned one ZIP code (60606). Similarly, ZIP code 12345 is assigned to General Electric company's Schenectady office in New York.
For failing to deliver 42,768 letters, a sentence of 384,912 years or 9 years per letter, was demanded at the prosecution of mailman Gabriel Mar Grandos, 22, at Palma de Mallorca, Spain on 11 March 1972. Source: Guinness World Records
Making stamps is a function of the federal government, and as is the case with most governmental projects, a committee has been appointed to get the job done. The fourteen members of the Citizen’s Advisory Stamp Committee, representing expertise in American art, business, history, and technology, and sharing an interest in philately, are handpicked by the postmaster general to recommend subjects for commemorative stamps.
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Which organization created the first overnight air delivery service? A. Fed Ex B. DHL C. Airborn D. U. S. Postal Service
Last Posts Answer: C. 33 million
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Mostly Trivial Fun Stuff:
A paraprosdokian is a figure of speech in which the latter part
of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected in a way that
causes the reader or listener to reframe or reinterpret the first part.
It is frequently used for humorous or dramatic effect, sometimes
producing an anticlimax.
For this reason, it is extremely popular among comedians and satirists.
Examples:
Behind every successful man is his woman. Behind the fall of a
successful man is usually another woman.
A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.
I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you.
I asked God for a bike, but I know God doesn’t work that way.
So I stole a bike and asked for forgiveness.
To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first
and call whatever you hit the target.
**How much do YOU know about Telephone history?****
**Hello! Is any one there? Pick up the Phone!
The first prototype of the sound-proof phone booth was built in 1877. Mr. Watson, Alexander Graham Bell's trusty assistant, used a bunch of bed blankets around a box. He created the booth to prevent his landlady from listening in on his conversations. Some callers didn't like using the early phone booths because the doors would get stuck, forcing users to fight their way out.
In the early 1880's some well-to-do telephone owners started the unusual trend of paying to have a theatre employee hold a telephone receiver backstage, transmitting live plays and operas into their living rooms.
After all, microwave manufacturers would not want to reduce their profit by promoting the dangers of their product, and have undertaken drastic actions in the past to keep their secrets hidden.
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Fifteen years after its invention in 1876, there were five million phones in America. Fifteen years after its invention, how many 'wireless' phones were in the U.S? A. 3 million B. 19 million C. 33 million
Last Posts Answer: A. the High Speed Fax
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**The Microwave, how many do YOU have?****
**Beware of Microwave Ovens!
The miracle of microwave ovens have made them increasingly popular world-wide, rendering any negativities of the machines widely unacknowledged.
Many people believe that the basis behind the microwave ovens is that it just simply cooks and/or heats up your food. But there's a lot more to it.
After all, microwave manufacturers would not want to reduce their profit by promoting the dangers of their product, and have undertaken drastic actions in the past to keep their secrets hidden.
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On March 13, 1951, Western Union demonstrated this transmitting printed matter over microwave radio beams at a rate of 3,000 words per minute. What was it? A. the High Speed Fax B.the First E-Mail C. Mars D. Electronic Money Gram
Last Posts Answer:B. Embalmed
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**Cadavers****
**What happens to our bodies?
The various stages of decomposition can help determine how long a body has been dead.
The first stage is self digestion, and is where the body eats itself, also known as autolysis. This happens when the cells break down the body into elements the cells can eat; this creates a liquid that gets between the layers of skin and makes the skin peel off. During this stage, flies (when present) start to lay eggs in the openings of the body: eyes, nostrils, mouth, ears, open wounds, and other orifices. Hatched larvae (maggots) of blowflies subsequently get under the skin and start to eat the body.
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Last Posts Answer: D: Mike Nesmith
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**Wacky Inventions****
**... and the Inventor?
Find out by listening. Click the Grey 'Pod' button to the left!
Did you know that Parker Bros. intially rejected inventor Clarence Darrow's board game Monopoly due to '52 fundamental playing errors'. He thought they were wrong so started production himself. Once the success of the formula became apparent, Parker Bros. decided to take on production after all. Netflix is our sponsor. Click on the Netflix Ad on the left hand side of the site. Go Daddy.com picked us for a Go Daddy campaign. If you go their site and you buy a domain name use the Promo Codes below. 10% off any order: TRIVIAL1 $5 off $30 or more: TRIVIAL2 $7.49 .com domains: TRIVIAL3 What Do You Know, Joe?
What ormer 'Monkee' had a rather creative mother? Her invention, liquid paper was initially rejected by IBM so she set up her own cottage industry to make and sell the now famous stationery item... A. Davy Jones B. Micky Dolenz C. Peter Tork D. Mike Nesmith
Last weeks answer: B: Uranus The three most recently discovered planets were Uranus in 1781, Neptune in 1846, and Pluto in 1930. Uranus is the only planet that rotates on its side.
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**Astrology****
**The answer is in the Stars!
What do YOU know about it?
The night has been associated with a lady dressed in black velvet and bejewelled with glowing diamonds we know as stars. The shining stars of the night, together with other celestial bodies, however have been more than trinkets in the sky. The astrologers have for centuries looked to the heavens for some star or planetary activity that might impact people's lives on earth.
Almost everyone knows that there are twelve zodiac signs in the Chinese astrology, namely rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep (ram or goat), monkey, rooster, dog, and pig. However, the history of the Chinese zodiac signs, i.e. how they came into existence, is still unknown to the majority.
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Last Posts Answer:C. 7 goals
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Mostly Trivial 190 FIFA Soccer World Cup [trivia]
The World Loves Soccer [football]
All throughout history, many ball games have emerged as well as perished independently to one another, often leaving us with nothing but speculations. Considering that many of these games were impulsive and had few or no regulations, it is likely that they also were quite violent. The roughness of these early games surely must have demanded involvement of the legs, for kicking.
We have to emphasize the difference between such scuffles and today's skillful game. Even although modern football evolved from rugby, a major distinction stands between the two - the feet are not only used for kicking but also for controlling and moving the ball (dribbling). Using body parts other than the feet, like the head or chest, is another factor suggesting the development advanced technical skills.
While most ancient ball games had no proven relation to rugby or simply diminished ignominiously long ago, they certainly must have produced skillful players or artisans, much like the superstars of today. Therefore, we must acknowledge these as predecessors of the world's most popular sport.
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How many goals did England score in the 1998 World Cup?
A: 3
B: 5
C: 7
D: 9
Last Post Answers: D. Gas/Farting
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**Our 5th Year Anniversary of Mostly Trivial****
**Prime Time Cartoons, again! [trivia] Its been a lot of fun doing this show! We've com a long way, learning about Podcasting, Mics, Hardware and recording techniques.
Why Family Guy was cancelled is still a topic of debate.
FOX claims poor ratings along with expensive production costs caused the show to cancel itself, but many can view that as a cover up. Perhaps if FOX didn't move their timeslot, or at least kept their time the same every week, poor ratings would not be a factor. While this controversy is going on, Cartoon Network was playing reruns, and their ratings prove to be excellent; beating Dave Letterman and Jay Leno. Did FOX want the show to be cancelled? Liability issues? Netflix is our sponsor. Click on the Netflix Ad on the left hand side of the site. Go Daddy.com picked us for a Go Daddy campaign. If you go their site and you buy a domain name use the Promo Codes below. 10% off any order: TRIVIAL1 $5 off $30 or more: TRIVIAL2 $7.49 .com domains: TRIVIAL3 What Do You Know , Joe? What did Peter first experience when he was 30? A. Drugs B. Driving C. Beer D. Gas/ Farting
Last Posts Answer: B. Turn your high beam headlight on Johnee Bee from Mostly Trivial asks you, yes YOU, to leave a Review in iTunes or anywhere else that you get this show. Add yourself to my Frappr Map as well. Dont forget to vote for my show at Podcast Alley. This ALL helps my exposure to new listeners. It seems we still get more and more! If you have a Podcast as well, do one for Mostly Trivial! This is groovy, go to Go Daddy.com and use our promo codes to help support Mostly Trivial.****
Mostly Trivial 188
Clouds[trivia]
Clouds are composed of either small droplets of water or tiny pieces of ice, sometimes both. Clouds are ranked by meteorologists according to how high they are and whether they are fluffy or flat.
Cumulus Humilis Clouds
Cumulus humilis clouds, appearing as small- or medium-sized puffy shapes in the sky, often occur in times of fair weather. However, cumulus clouds can grow into cumulonimbus clouds which may produce heavy rain, lightning, severe and strong winds, hail, and even tornadoes. Cumulus congestus clouds, which appear as relatively thin towers, will often grow into cumulonimbus storm clouds.
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Fog is a cloud which is low-lying and on the ground, no matter the altitude of the ground you are on. Driving in foggy conditions is difficult. What should you not do when driving in foggy conditions?
A. Avoid driving in the heavy fog altogether.
B. Turn your high beam headlight on.
C. maintain a safe distance behind other cars so you can stop safely.
D. Find a safe place to pull off of the road away from traffic, until the fog lifts.
Last Posts Answer: B. Crown-of-Thorns Starfish
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Mostly Trivial 187
Coral Reefs [trivia]
*The word REEF originated from German word REF.* This word was introduced by mariners and signify underwater ridge or rock derivation organic as well as inorganic, being a danger to ships.
Today this term refers only to organic structures, originated from accumulation of reef-builders' skeletons (today the main reef builders are corals... that's why the most common reefs are coral reefs!)
Reefs have dense structure resistable to wave action. The fastest growth of reefs are in coastal water zone on depth not bigger than 32 feet.
Many organisms have been built reef-like structures since the begin of Paleozoic era (about 570 millions ago...whew!). There were Archaecyatha (they had been living only during the Cambrian period) and Algae.
For comparison Homo sapiens has exist on Earth for 200 thousand years; Earth has 4,6 billion years... WOW.
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The Latin name of this coral reef predator, is a threat to the Great Barrier Reef.
**A. Brittle Star
B. Crown-of-Thorns Starfish
C. Sea Daisy
D. Elephant Ear Spikes Last Posts Answer: C: 17 feet 6 inches**
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Mostly Trivial 186
Shaving [trivia]
History of Razors and Shaving
Gillette Razors
On November 15, 1904, patent # 775,134 was granted to King C. Gillette for a safety 'razor'. King Camp Gillette was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin in 1855. To support himself when the family's home was destroyed in the Chicago Fire of 1871, Gillette became a traveling salesman. This work led him to William Painter, the inventor of the disposable Crown Cork bottle cap, who assured Gillette that a successful invention was one that was purchased over and over again by satisfied customer.
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Guinness World Record for the longest beard is how long held by Hans Lang Seith of Iowa?
A: 8 feet 6 inches
B: 12 feet 6 inches
C: 17 feet 6 inches
Last Posts Answer: B. David Blaine
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Mostly Trivial 185
Magic
[trivia]
Cave men and how magic started
Magic has been practiced for a very long time. In fact it goes back as far as 50,000 B.C. Can you believe it, 52,000 years ago magic was started?
Prehistoric people who buried cave bears probably started "magic". They probably did this as a magic rite (spell). Scientists believe those drawings and carvings are a form of magic. For example, hunters would probably draw animals or hunting scenes before going on hunting trips. They probably believed that the drawings would come to life while they were gone. They believed in its power but it didn’t actually work. By drawing the scenes they gave themselves self-confidence. That was their magic.
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What Do You Know , Joe?
What magician lived in a transparent case suspended 30 feet in the air on the south bank of the River Thames for 44 days without any food or sleep?
A: Ken Livingstone
B: David Blaine
C: Lance Burton
D: David Copperfield
Answers from Last Post: B. Ampere
Born in Lyon, France, in 1775, Andre-Marie Ampere
was schooled at home by his father and showed
an aptitude for mathematics at an early age.
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Mostly Trivial 184 Electrifying Personalities [trivia]
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Do you know what a Joule is? James Prescott Joule was born in Manchester, England, in 1818. Like Ampere, he was home schooled and was sent to university at Cambridge when he was sixteen. The Industrial Revolution was in full swing at this time, and one of Joule's ambitions was to replace steam-driven engines with electric motors, so his first investigations were into the production of heat. Since Joule's research was self-funded, he was free to pursue the areas he wished and this resulted in him establishing the equivalence between heat and mechanical work as well as the cooling effect of rapidly expanded gas (the latter of which is used in refrigeration systems). Joule can also be considered as an inventor; among his inventions were arc welding and the displacement pump. Netflix is our sponsor. Click on the Netflix Ad on the left hand side of the site.
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A. Volt
B. Ampere
C. Coulomb
Acronym Trivia
Whats an Acronym?
Etymology: acr- + -onym Date: 1943
A word (as AM FM, radar, or laser) formed from the initial letter or letters of each of the successive parts or major parts of a compound term; also : an abbreviation (as FBI) formed from initial letters! What does IKEA stand for?
Ingvar
Kamprad
Elmtaryd
Agunnaryd Swedish home furnishings retailer founder's initials and location Cool huh?
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M2V is an Acronym. What is it?
A: Mind 2 Vegetable
B: MotorEngine 2 V8
C: Mpeg 2 Video
D: Mime 2 Vulcan
Last Post Answers: C: English King
Alfred the Great (849 - 899) is the only king in British history who has been called "Great". He became a king at 22 years old and encouraged education and learning as well as made many law reforms.
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Historical People Trivia
History can be Fun
Publius Helvius Pertinax Became emperor in 1 January AD 193.
Whatever the nature of the conspiracy against Commodus, it brought to office in his place a better man, Publius Helvius Pertinax, prefect of Rome and former governor of Britain; but only temporarily, as an ominous pattern of events unfolded such as had followed the death of Nero.
Pertinax reign might have been a short one. But it formed an enormously important precedent. Pertinax is understood to be the first 'Soldier Emperor' or 'Praetorian Emperor'. They were raised to the throne by the provincial legions which they commanded and ruled only till ejected and killed by another soldier who seized the succession.
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A: French stamp collector
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D: Nickname for Alfred E. Newman
Last Post Answers: A: 800
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Matches and Lighters Trivia
A Striking-ly Informative Show
matches can be good... or can be bad. The King's Cross fire was a devastating underground fire in London on 18 November 1987 which killed 31 people. It was caused by rubbish and grease beneath wooden escalators being ignited, probably by a discarded match.
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The match predates the lighter by at least 'how many' years?
A: 800
B: 400
C: 200
D: 100
Last Post Answers: B: Nopey
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Gumby Trivia
If you’ve got a heart then Gumby’s a part of you
Gumby! He was once a little green slab of clay.
Gumby! You should see what Gumby can do today.
Gumby! He can walk into any book, with his pony pal, Pokey, too
If you’ve got a heart then Gumby’s a part of you
Numbers:
Dallas McKennon voiced Gumby in these and in the others (he did Pokey in these and others). An extremely prolific character actor, Dallas McKennon (often known as simply "Dal" McKennon, misspelled on Gumby credits as Dal "McKinnon") worked often for Walter Lantz, Walt Disney, UPA and some others to say the least. He also did Daniel Boone and worked for Will Vinton's Claymation.
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What is the name of Gumby's dog?
A: Yeppy
B: Nopey
C: Maybe
D: Gumby had a cat
Last Post Answers: A: Food
The Eskimos have always been hunters, primarily of seals, walrus, and whales on the coast and of wolves and caribou inland. They also fished for salmon and herring. They developed ingenious hunting tools like the toggle harpoon and the light, one-man hunting boats-kayaks-now popular with non-Eskimos as recreational craft.
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Eskimo Trivia
You think its cold where YOU live!
Numbers:
About 28,000 Eskimo Americans live in Alaska today; there are also about 11,000 Eskimos in Canada, 22,000 in Greenland, and 1,200 in Siberia. An estimated 32,000 Eskimos lived in Alaska just prior to contact with the white man.
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Since hunting has always been the basis of the Eskimo culture, the early migration was most likely related to what?
A: Food
B: Other Tribes
C: Those crazy Russians
Last Post Answers: A: Tom, Dick and Harry
The imprisoned servicemen imprisoned at Stalag Luft III constructed three tunnels - called Tom, Dick and Harry - around 33ft underground.
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Great Escapes Trivia
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Great Escape war hero dies
Alex Lees, a Second World War veteran whose heroism was immortalised in the classic film The Great Escape, has died, aged 97.
Mr Lees was a prisoner at the Nazi camp Stalag Luft III in March 1944 when scores of Allied servicemen tried to flee. The pensioner, who spent his last years at a home for ex-service personnel in Erskine, Renfrewshire, was a gardener at the camp and helped prepare the tunnels used in the escape. - All commercials at the end Today! Thanks for your support.
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The imprisoned servicemen imprisoned at Stalag Luft III constructed three tunnels were called what?
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B: Kukla, Fran and Ollie
C: Huey, Dewey and Louie
Last Post Answers: A: Black Eyed Peas member
Probably better known as 'Fergie', Stacy Ann Ferguson first showed up on the TV show "Kids, Incorporated" before shifting her sights on music. Appearing on the Black Eyed Peas roster for their album "Elephunk", Fergie soon became one of the more popular members of the band.
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Who Are They Trivia
This is a Tough One
He is a famous twentieth-century mathematician.
Born in 1928, John Nash graduated from Princeton and eventually went on to win the Nobel Prize for Economics in 1994. Of course, much of his fame also comes from his life story. In 1959, Nash was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia for which he was treated for nearly a decade.
His work following his time in a mental hospital led up to his winning many awards in the field of mathematics. His creation of the Nash Equilibrium (a simple concept of rationalization) led to his winning of the Leroy P. Steele Prize in 1999.
His life was under the microscope in the Ron Howard film "A Beautiful Mind" which starred Russell Crowe in 2001. Crowe's performance as Nash won an Oscar as well as Howard's direction and the screenplay. The film also took home 'Best Picture'.
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A: Black Eyed Peas member
B: Model upon whom the Barbie doll is based
C: Dancer for The Pussycat Dolls
D: Creator of the Wonderbra
**Last Post Answers: C: England
The scale of the fraud was uncovered after two rival gangs clashed over who 'owned' the meters in Connaught Square. Their dispute culminated in a shooting that left one man dead, two wounded and two more hurling themselves through a second-floor window as they fled for their lives.**
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Parking Meters Trivia
It Pays to Park...
The parking meter has been almost unchanged since it started driving in 1959: one meter per space; put your money in the slot. In driving in Northern Europe younever see parking meters; You buy a piece of paper at a parking automat (typically one per block) and put it on your dashboard. Why the difference? I assume that available technologies are the same on both sides of the Atlantic, so it must be that the lower wage in the U.S. of the low-skilled meter collectors leads us to choose individual meters.
Why the change?
One would think it’s because the price of the kiosks has fallen steadily while even low-skilled wages continue to rise — to the point where the European-style technology is now cost-effective.
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The scale of the fraud was uncovered after two rival gangs clashed over who 'owned' the meters in what country?.
A: Russia
B: Japan
C: England
D: Tahiti
**Last Post Answers: A: Boxing
In old boxing days many bruised fighters couldn't get to their feet when the bell for the new round began. Their managers new they could do nothing but give up since they were took weak to continue. As a signal, one of them would toss in an article used to soak up blood -- a towel or sponge. Today's boxing regulations are meant to limit the brutality of the past. But the saying today meaning when you are forced to give up of "throwing in the towel" still remains.**
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Word Origins Trivia
More Fun on Word Origins
This basically means to score a victory without much work. One version is with horse racing the jockey doesn't even have to lift his hands to guide his horse if he's way out in front. Another one is for boxing in which the opponent is a pushover and so the winner doesn't even have to raise his hands to protect himself.
Pass the Buck
Anyone who avoids making decisions or accepting responsibility is said to pass the buck. This all starts from the old days of card playing in which piece of buckshot is placed before someone who has the deal. The dealer has a lot of responsibility on determining the game's format. If a cautious player doesn't want to take on this responsibility, he's allowed to "pass the buck" to the next player who will be the dealer.
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Where do we get the Term "Throw in the Towel"?
A: Boxing
B: Horse Racing
C: Showering
**Last Post Answers: D: Reeding
Reeding on genuine coins is even and distinct. The counterfeit coin's reeding may be uneven, crooked or missing altogether.**
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Trinity Day
a.k.a. the day we entered the nuclear age.
On 16 july 1945, at 05:29:45 a.m. mst., in the white sands proving ground [NM, USA] the first atomic explosion was detonated; code name: Trinity
Trinity was a test of an implosion-design plutonium bomb; the same basic design of the bomb that was dropped 24 days later on Nagasaki [the second nuclear bomb dropped on japan].
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Counterfeiting Trivia
Biggest software counterfeiting bust in history!
The FBI and Chinese authorities have a bunch of people under arrest. Based on what we have seen overseas I am betting this is just the tip of the iceberg.
How to Spot Counterfeiting
Due to continuing improvements by U.S. mints, it's pretty tough to make counterfeit bills credible. However, there are still counterfeiters out there. It's not as hard to make paper money that will at least pass to a cashier's till, and new technology is used on the black market to create counterfeit bills. It takes a skilled eye to spot some counterfeit money, as well as attention to detail and a few moments to scan different parts of the bill.
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Most U.S. Coins should have corrugated outer edges, referred to as "What?"
A: Edging
B: Gateing
C: Searing
D: Reeding
**Last Post Answers: A: Dip it in boiling water for a few seconds
The corn on the cob our great-grandmothers ate was starchy field corn that had to be boiled for a half hour or more to become tender. Gradually, sweet corn hybrids containing more and more sugar were developed.**
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D: Reeding Reeding on genuine coins is even and distinct. The counterfeit coin's reeding may be uneven, crooked or missing altogether.
Corn Trivia
Make Corn Part of Your 5 A Day Plan!
Corn can be traced back to Mexican or central American cultures as early as 3400 B.C., and has become a staple among Native American civilizations throughout the Western Hemisphere.
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The ideal way to cook fresh corn is to:
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B: Add it to boiling water and cook for 1 minute
C: Toss it into boiling water to cook for 3 minutes
D: Start it in cold water and cook until it has boiled 3 minutes
**Last Post Answers: B: Rain is on the way
Conversely, if you see bats playing around in the early evening, it’s a sign of upcoming good weather. It is also believed by some that a bat flying three times around a house is an omen that there will be a death in the house.**
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Rock of Gibraltar
This puts a whole new meaning to the saying, "Never run a red light!"
Did you know that Gibraltar's Airport runway and motor vehicle traffic crossings are at the same level!?
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Superstition Trivia
Are You? I'm Not!
There are a few theories as to the original thought behind this superstition. The first is that a ladder leaning against a wall forms a triangle--or trinity--with the ground. Walking through this triangle is disrespectful to God and may show your sympathy to the Devil.
Whatever the origin of the superstition, there is a practical reason not to walk under ladders: you might get hit by something falling from above.
Even those of who don’t think we’re superstitious have a reflexive fear of tempting fate. In theirexperiments, Dr. Risen and a colleague, Thomas Gilovich of Cornell, found found that students think that not doing their reading makes them more likely to be called on in class; that trading away a lottery ticket makes that ticket more likely to win; that an applicant to Stanford graduate school is less likely to get in if he goes around wearing a Stanford T-shirt.
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What does it mean if you see a bat flying into the side of a building?
A: There will be a heat wave
B: Rain is on the way
C: There will be a period of drought
D: There is an over-population of bats
**Last Post Answers: B: Bing Crosby
Like Crosby, Paul and Ford used the now-ubiquitous recording technique known as close miking, where the microphone is less than 6 inches (15 cm) from the singer's mouth. This produces a more-intimate, less-reverberant sound than is heard when a singer is 1 foot (30 cm) or more from the microphone.**
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Les Paul Trivia
Another Legend Passes On.
Slash Praises Les
One of the most famous guitarists of the 1990s, Guns N' Roses thrasher Slash, paid loving homage to Paul, who he praised as an inspiration. "Les Paul was a shining example of how full one's life could be. He was so vibrant and full of positive tremendous energy," said Slash, who has his own signature line of Slash Les Paul Goldtop guitars. "I'm honored and humbled to have known and played with him over the years. He was an exceptionally brilliant man."
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1944 Paul's trio appeared on Who's radio show
A: Jack Benny
B: Bing Crosby
C: Howdy Doody
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**Last Post Answers: A: The State of Washington
The modern day espresso street vending cart evolved from a Boeing Company shuttle cart, purchased from surplus, and was first utilized to serve people espresso at an arts and crafts fair in Edmonds, Washington.**
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Classic Television
Sheriff John
A mainstay of the 50s and 60s children's shows was sheriff john, who’s show “sheriff john’s [lunch] brigade” ran from 1952 to 1970 . . . sheriff john, played by actor john rovick, was a precursor to other kiddy show personalities like mr. rogers [pbs] and captain kangaroo cartoons, songs, guests [like sketchbook suzie], occasional farm animals and good advice for all the little kids of los angeles and the surrounding area [like this oc kid] attached is the shows opening theme song, “laugh and be happy,” plus a link to a youtube clip
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Vending Machines Trivia
Are you Hungry or need an iPod?
Vending machines soon offered everything including; cigars, postcards, stamps, etc. In Philadelphia, a completely coin-operated restaurant called Horn & Hardart was opened in 1902 and stayed opened until 1962.Thats Cool!
Famous Vending Machines
A company called Vendorlator Manufacturing Company of Fresno California made a series of classic vending machines during the 40s and 50s that mostly sold coca-cola and pepsi. Famous Vendorlators included the VMC 27 and the VMC 33. How Techy!
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The modern day espresso street vending cart evolved from a Airline Company shuttle cart, and was first utilized to serve people espresso at an arts and crafts fair. Where was this?
A: The State of Washington
B: The State of New York
C: The State of Confusion
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Last Post Answers: D: line of sight (horizon)
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Radio Trivia
How much do you listen to Radio?
I listen to Podcasts [of course] Guglielmo Marconi invented his spark transmitter with antenna at his home in Bologna, Italy, in December 1894. He took his "Black Box" to Britain in Feb. 1896 and although it was broken by custom officials, he filed for British Patent number 12039 on June 2, 1896. He formed his first Wireless Telegraph and Signal Company in Britain in 1897 at age 23 and the world's first radio factory on Hall Street in Dec. 1898. The American Marconi Co. was formed in 1899. Marconi controlled patents for the Lodge tuner of 1900 with dial, and Fleming valve of 1904 that acted as a diode tube to amplify electrical current in one direction. His company sold spark transmitters to the U.S. Navy for point-to-point transmission."
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How far does an FM radio wave travel
A: To the next block
B: Until the ocean
C: To the next radio
D: Line of sight (horizon)
Last Post Answers: C: Blanket
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Michael Jackson Trivia
How much do you know about the King of Pop?
The Jackson Family, In order of birthdays Rebbie (May 29, 1950)
Jackie (May 4, 1951)
Tito (October 15, 1953)
Jermaine (December 11, 1954)
LaToya (May 29, 1956)
Marlon (March 12, 1957)
Michael (August 29, 1958)
Randy Jackson (October 29, 1961)
Janet Jackson (May 16, 1966)
Farrah Fawcett
Ed McMahon
David Carradine
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Michael's third child's name is Prince Michael II. What is the child's nickname?
A: Handie Wipe
B: Wash Cloth
C: Blanket
D: Throw Rug
Last Post Answers: D: Werewolf
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Myth Trivia
Myth, Hallucination, or History?
Medusa, one of the three Gorgons, daughter of Phorcys and Ceto. She was the only one of the Gorgons who was subject to mortality. She is celebrated for her personal charms and the beauty of her locks. Medusa and her sisters came into the world with snakes on their heads, instead of hair, with yellow wings and brazen hands. Their bodies were also covered with impenetrable scales, and their very looks had the power of killing or turning to stones..
Perseus cut off her head, and the blood that dropped from the wound produced the innumerable serpents that infest Africa. The head still retained the same petrifying power as before, as it was fatally known in the court of Cepheus
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In Greek mythology, the story of Lycaon serves as one of the earliest examples of what kind of monster?
A: Cyclops
B: Monster Chopper
C: Vampire
D: Werewolf
Last Post Answers: B. Claude Debussy
<-The piece is divided into three movements: Morning, Noon, and Evening. Fellow composer Eric Satie once joked to Debussy, "I particularly enjoyed the moment at about half past eleven->
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Scotland Trivia
Time for a Wee Dram!
The Romans called the land north of the wall Caledonia, and they called the people Picts--from the Latin piclus, meaning "painted"--because they painted their bodies. How cool is that?
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A: It has been visited by Martians
B. From the colours of Celtic Football Club
C. It has many parks and trees
D. The main river looks green
Last Post Answers: C. Giant Tortoise.
The lifespan of the giant tortoise is about 150 years, making it the longest-living animal on the planet. In captivity, some giant tortoises have lived as long as 177 years.
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Classical Music Trivia
Things you never knew about Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
Born to a wheelwright (and occasional harpist) Mathias Haydn, the only artifact he retained all his life was a wheelmaker's hammer used by his father. He kept this in a specially made ornate box.
Haydn's nickname as a child was "Sepperl". Although his full name was Franz Joseph Haydn, he didn't use the name Franz, which is therefore omitted in most texts nowadays. He also never spelled his name Josef.
Haydn was a good friend of Mozart, in whose house the two musicians used to play in string quartets
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Which French composer wrote a piece called "The Sea" (or "La Mer" in French)?
A: Gabriel Faure
B. Claude Debussy
C. Darius Milhaud
D. Pepe LePew
Last Post Answers: It has many parks and trees
Glasgow has more parks and green areas than any other city in Europe. An aerial view shows this clearly. Glasgow Green in the East End covers an area of 129 acres and is owned by the people of Glasgow. It houses the People's Palace museum and the Winter Gardens where you can enjoy the plants while you have lunch.<-->
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B-Movies online . . . what more can you ask for?
Welcome to BMC
Welcome to BMC, your new go-to site for B-movies by the likes of John Carpenter (Dark Star) and Roger Corman (Saga of the Viking Women). Now online and in full screen, watch unsung classics like Asylum by Psycho screenwriter Robert Bloch or Corridors of Blood with the inimitable Christopher Lee. Want to see international icons before they made it big? Check out Raquel Welch in A Swingin' Summer or kung fu king Sonny Chiba in Terror Beneath the Sea. Looking for the unexpected? How about The Ruthless Four, a spaghetti Western starring Klaus Kinski. Whether it's hotrod culture (Dragstrip Girls) or beefcake epics (Hercules Unchained), BMC has got you covered.
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More Animal Fun Trivia
Wild Turkeys
They live in woods in parts of North America and are the largest game birds found in this part of the world. They spend their days foraging for food like acorns, seeds, small insects and wild berries. They spend their nights in low branches of trees (yes, wild turkeys can fly!)
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What animal has the longest lifespan?
A: Elephant
B. Blue Whale
C. Giant Tortoise
D. Locust
Last Post Answers: B. Baseball.
The infamous 'Black Sox' scandal was encapsulated in this immortal quote. 'Shoeless Joe' Jackson was emerging from a courthouse on charges that he and his Chicago White Sox team-mates conspired to fix the results of the 1919 World Series for a gambling syndicate. A young fan cut to the soul of sporting morality with his heartfelt question.
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Sports Trivia.
Scandals anyone?
One of the worst sports scandal is Pete Rose's banishment from baseball. The 1919 Black Sox scandal ultimately did more harm to the game, but Rose's case was much more tragic. Here you have the manager for the Cincinnati Reds, the sport's all-time leader in base hits, and he gets thrown out of the game for illegally betting on baseball.
Pete Rose was a Hall-of-Fame player, but a dubious manager. He was a first ballot Hall of Famer, and he threw it away because he had zero self-control. And make no mistake about it, Pete Rose bet on baseball, he bet on the Reds, and he knew the consequences should he be caught. A manager who bets on his own team sacrifices the very integrity of the game, and Rose should never be allowed to manage or have a job in baseball again.
He should, however, be recognized in the Hall of Fame for his accomplishments as a player, while noting his lifetime banishment for betting on baseball. To this day, ESPN has never covered a bigger story.
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Say it ain't so Joe' is a quote associated to a scandal in which sport?
A. Cricket
B. Baseball
C. American Football
Last Post Answers: C. Goalie Mask.
During a games against the New York Rangers, in November 1959 Plante got injured by a puck. After leaving the game, he was patched up but refused to return to the game without his facial mask. He created this mask and had been wearing it during practices since 1956. The idea of a facial covering was not a new idea, Clint Benedict wore a mask/nose guard when he had a broken nose during the 1920's, but after his nosed healed he never wore it again. In co-operation with Fibreglass Canada, they created the first goalie's mask. Plante was also the first person to consistently wear the mask during games. Today every goalie in the NHL is required to wear a goalie's mask. Plante was inducted in the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1978 and the Quebec Sports Pantheon in 1994
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Patent Trivia.
Are you Inventive?
The fee to file a patent application is $385 for an independent inventor. The total cost to obtain a patent, including issuance fees and attorney fees, is approximately, $4,000 to $5,000.Its expensive to be inventive!
How did a mistake lead to the creation of America's favorite variety of cookie? In 1930, Ruth Wakefield was mixing a batch of cookies for her roadside inn guests when she discovered she was out of baker's chocolate. She substituted broken pieces of semi-sweet chocolate, expecting it to melt and absorb into the dough to create chocolate cookies. But the chocolate didn't absorb into the dough. When she removed the pan from the oven, Wakefield realized she had accidentally invented chocolate chip cookies. They were named "Tollhouse" after Wakefield's inn, and they remain the most popular variety of cookie in America. My Favorite cookie as well!
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Hockey is the national winter sport in Canada, what was Jacques Plante's contribution to the game of hockey?
A. In-line Skates
B. Shoulder Pads
C. Goalie Mask
D. Referee Whistle
Last Post Answers: B. Cockroaches Set up in the back of his store a pest control specialist has created The Cockroach Hall of Fame and Museum where you will find cockroaches (dead) dressed up in costumes to create several different scenes. But there are also some live ones - Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches, up to four inches long that hiss if picked up! Make sure to check your clothes before you leave.
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Museum Trivia.
What do you collect?
The Smithsonian Institution is an educational and research joint and museum complex, Funded by the government of the U.S.and from its endowment, contributions, and profits from its shops and magazine. Most of its Hang outs are aroun the Washington, D.C. area, but its other19 museums, zoo, and nine research centers include sites in New York City, Virginia, Panama, and beyond. It has over 136 million items in its collections,[whew] It publishes a monthly rag named Smithsonian [duh] and employs the Smithsonian Police to protect visitors, staff and the property of the museums.Wow, it own police force!
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Back in the USA in Plano, Texas you will not want to miss a museum starring which one of these undesirable insects?
A. Fire Ants
B. Cockroaches
C. Weevils
D. Killer Bees
Last Post Answers: C. Vice President Spiro Agnew
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April Fools Trivia
Have Fun
April Fools' Day or All Fools' Day, although not a holiday in its own right, is a notable day celebrated in many countries on April 1. The day is marked by the commission of hoaxes and other practical jokes of varying sophistication on friends, family members, enemies, and neighbors, or sending them on fool's errand, the aim of which is to embarrass the gullible. Traditionally, in some countries, the jokes only last until noon: like UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada, someone who plays a trick after noon is called an "April Fool". Elsewhere, such as in Ireland, France, and the USA, the jokes last all day.
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Impeachment Trivia.
Out you go.
Back when George W. Bush was president, if he was removed from office for any reason, medical being another possibility, Cheney would nominate someone to be the Veep. Maybe his neighbor & pal Donald Rumsfeld. Now there's something to lose sleep over. Only if something happened to both No.43 & the Veep (say, a really bad hunting accident) would Pelosi become President. Just in case you were worrying. Read about Nixon, Agnew, and Ford to see a relevant example, in case you're too young to remember it. Something to ponder over.
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After Nixon, Who resigned from office on Oct. 10, 1973?
A. Attorney General Elliot L. Richards
B. Deputy Attorney General William D. Ruckelshaus
C. Vice President Spiro Agnew
Last Post Answers: D. A lantern.
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Classic Television Trivia.
Part 6
The house used in exterior shots, which bears little relation to the interior design of the Bradys' home, is located in Studio City, within the city limits of Los Angeles, California. According to a 1994 article in the Los Angeles Times, the San Fernando Valley house was built in 1959 and selected as the Brady residence because series creator Schwartz felt it looked like a home where an architect would live. How 'bout that?
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After Peter broke the vase and all of his brothers and sisters took the blame, his parents bought him a present to try and guilt him into confessing. What was it?
A. A jacket
B. A lantern
C. A mess kit
Last Post Answers: D. All of These
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The Sun Trivia
Another shorter Mostly Trivial, but still this is a Hot Topic.
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What planet does not tilt as it goes around the Sun, so consequently, it has no seasons?
A. Saturn
B. Uranus
C. Venus
D. Claire
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Lie Detector Trivia.
Also called a Polygraph.
There's a two-sided problem with the polygraph that has become increasingly clear over the course of the past century: A person who can remain cool under pressure can beat a polygraph, and on the other hand, a person who doesn't handle stressful situations well may be inaccurately labeled a liar. Wild Huh?
Due to the perceived threat of terrorism that was born out of the Sept. 11 attacks, the U.S. government decided that a better, more reliable way of determining truth was needed. It appears that MRI technology has emerged to fill the void created by a convergence of the lack of faith in polygraphs and the urgency to know friend from foe following Sept. 11. Maybe trivia on MRIs soon!
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How do you increase your polygraphic reactions?
A. Biting your tongue
B. Putting a tack in your shoe
C. Holding your breath
D. All of These
Last Post Answers: C. Camillus Cutlery Company. The knife was called the Babe Ruth “Mascot”
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Friday the 13th Trivia
It's Philip V, (1292-1322) King of France to your right.
The fear of Friday the 13th is called "paraskavedekatriaphobia" [whew], a word derived from the concatenation of the Greek words Paraskeví (meaning Friday), and dekatreis (meaning thirteen), attached to phobía (meaning fear).
This is a specialized form of triskaidekaphobia, a simple phobia (fear) of the number thirteen, and is also known as friggatriskaidekaphobia.
There are many theories of why the occurrence of the date of the thirteenth coupled with the day, Friday, is considered unlucky, but my favorite explanation is due to this event: King Philip V (King of France), was threatened by the power that the order of the Knights Templar had gained and was eager to acquire their wealth, so King Philip secretly ordered the mass arrest of all the Knights Templar in France on Friday, October 13, 1307. The mass arrest resulted in the mass execution of most members of the order although it is believed some escaped and went underground for the rest of their days. King Philip’s actions resulted in the demise of the Order of the Knights Templar for all time.
happy friday to you all! Shall we all raise a glass in honor of the demise of french tyrants?
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Knife Trivia. Schwing!
Sharpen your Trivia skills
It's an amazing tool. An ancient tool for which there has been no substitute. Throughout history, knives have been essential for survival, as well as for providing food and shelter. From its earliest form, the knife developed out of necessity, and its evolution may be traced through the paths of technology. Pretty Neat huh?
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Which knife company signed up slugger Babe Ruth and produced a knife bearing his signature?
A. Bowen Knife Company
B. Swiss Army Knife Company
C. Camillus Cutlery Company
Last Post Answers: B. Aspartic acid and Lysine.
An ionic bond will form between positively charged and negatively charged amino acids. Aspartic acid, asp, or D, is a negatively charged acidic amino acid while lysine, lys, or K, is a positively charged basic amino acid.
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Healthy Foods Trivia
Another shorter Mostly Trivial. We'll still do the standard version
A Spanish breed of pig called the Iberico, possesses, naturally, omega-3 fatty acids. This is the only pig known to naturally possess omega-3.
Also, quite recently at the University of Missouri, 5 cloned and modified pigs were produced with their muscle tissue stacked with omega-3 fatty acids. These modified pigs abide at the University of Missouri and are kept in very nice surroundings. There is little likelihood of any one them ever finding their way to our table. We love piggies at Mostly Trivial, so we dont eat them!
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Which two of the following amino acids could form a ionic bond?
A. Glutamic acid and Valine
B. Aspartic acid and Lysine
C. Arginine and Glutamine
D. Proline and Glycine
Last Post Answers: B. Shania Twain
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It's Raining Cats and Dogs
Who Doesn't Dig Animals?
Recently the cat was commonly believed to have been domesticated in ancient Egypt, [thats what I thoughtas well!] where it was a cult animal. I think some people worship their cats even now :-)
A 2007 study found that the lines of descent of all house cats probably run through as few as five self-domesticating African Wildcats around 8000 BC, in the Near East. Now THATS a long time ago! - Dogs are Furry
Domestic dogs have a coat, a layer that covers its body. A dog coat may be a double coat, made up of a soft undercoat and a coarse topcoat. Unlike the wolf, some dogs may instead have just a single coat. Dogs with a double coat, are adapted to survive in colder temperatures, and tend to originate from colder climates. I need 2 coats when it 10 below here in St. Paul!
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How do you treat a cat with frostbite?
A. firmly massage the area
B. warm the area with warm, moist towels
C. give the cat a hot bath
Last Post Answers: A. Reba McEntire
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Country Diva Trivia
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This singer lost her entire band in a plane crash in 1991
A. Reba McEntire
B. Barbara Mandrell
C. Tammy Wynette
. . Last Post Answers: C.Crystals
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Gemstone Trivia part II
Another Crystal Clear Show, except a mistake corrected in the questions! ;-( [now fixed]
More Diamond Trivia
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Some of the Mexican Indians believe that the souls of both living and dead people would well in what?
A. Rubies
B. Diamonds
C. Crystals
Last Post Answers: B. Titanic
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A Glowing Review
Thanks to Ralph from the Unmutual.Blogspot post
http://the-unmutual.blogspot.com/2008/12/podcast-review-mostly-trivial.html
The calm, even-voiced Johnee Bee hosts the quiz. He asks the questions, provides the answers and gives additional information about the subject. Introducing the show is Mr. Category Guy, whose deep, gravelly electronically altered tones don't quite disguise the fact that he's also Johnee Bee. And the same is true of Johnee's able assistant, Robot Boy, who speaks in a higher and more artificial-sounding voice.
The trivia's interesting enough; it's usually about things that a reasonably well-rounded person might know. But it's the production values that really make this podcast.
I don't know who Johnee Bee is, but he has to have a background in major market radio. His characters are deftly drawn, and with a few simple sound effects, he can paint an audio picture of Mr. Category Guy having one too many in his sound booth, or Robot Boy extending his hydraulic arm to give Johnee Bee the list of questions. Although all three voices are done by the same person, the conversations flow naturally, and the comic timing is impeccable -- these are mad editing skills at work!
And the podcast is peppered with all kinds of crazy and non-sequitur quotes and sound effects. Snippets from classic films, TV shows, and cartoons pepper the podcast, providing a counterpoint -- and sometimes humorous commentary -- to Johnee Bee's simple, straightforward delivery.
The choice of music is also brilliant. Johnee Bee uses the strange musical stylings of Coconut Monkeyrocket, which provide a Carl Stalling-like soundtrack to the proceedings (if Stalling was more like Spike Jones, that is).
I thoroughly enjoy this little six to eight-minute podcast, and only wish it came out more often. But I can hear the amount of production work Johnee Bee puts into each episode, and I know that probably won't happen without a bigger payday.
My suggestion? Syndicate it. One of the reasons I'm moving away from radio is the dull, uninspired "morning trivia" segments on some of my local stations. If "Mostly Trivial" was available as a segment radio stations could just drop in, then I think the show would be a much bigger hit than it is, and Johnee Bee might become as famous as Dan Orkin's "Chickenman" -- and for much the same reason.
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Swimming Pool Trivia
Mostly Trivial makes a BIG splash
One of the most haunted sections of the ship the RMS Queen Mary is the former First Class Swimming Pool.
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Whatwas the first ocean liner to have a swimming pool and a gym?
A. Queen Mary
B. Titanic
C. Lusitania
Last Post Answers: B. Los Alamos
Los Alamos continued to be the most secret town in the U.S. until well after the Cold War. Dugway is the U.S. Army chemical weapons test range in Utah. Alamogordo was the site of the first nuclear explosion and White Sands was a missile testing area close by.
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Nuclear Bomb Trivia
A chain reaction
My God, what have we done?" - Robert Lewis co-pilot of the Enola Gay
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Most of the theoretical work on the atomic bomb, and all of the final assembly, was conducted at a secret site in New Mexico where a whole town was erected in secret around a former boys' school. What is the name of the place?
A. Alamogordo
B. Los Alamos
C. White Sands
Last Post Answers: C. Patriot's Day
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Holidays Around the World Trivia
Let's Celebrate!
Juarez, who had been Zapotec Indian minister of Justice in Juan Alvarez' cabinet in the 1850's, entered Mexico City on January 11, 1861 and promptly expelled the Spanish minister, the papal legate, and members of the episcopate. Additionally, he took steps to enforce the decrees of 1859 disestablishing and disendowing the church. He could not have known at this time that almost a century later, "antidisestablishmentarianism" would become the longest word in the English dictionary.
Although Juarez was recognized by the United States and had received both moral and military aid from the US, there were over $80,000,000 in debts at that time to Europe alone. The Mexican Congress in July 17, 1861 decreed the suspension for 2 years of interest payments on the external national debt, and 3 months later a convention occurred between Great Britain, France, and Spain calling for joint intervention in Mexico.
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Always on the third Monday in April. Popularly celebrated in Maine and Massachusetts to commemorate the battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775, Which holiday is this ?
A. Revolution's Day
B. Soldier's Day
C. Patriot's Day
Last Post Answers: B. Good Friday
On April 14, 1865, while Lincoln was watching the play "Our American Cousin", Booth sneaked into the unguarded section that the president was in. Booth raised his pistol and shot Lincoln in the head, and the bullet went through his skull and stopped behind his right eye. Booth escaped the theater (although he had a broken leg), but was later found in a tobacco barn in Virginia eight days later. A pistol went off, and no one knows if Booth was killed from a soldier's bullet, or if he committed suicide.
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Pumpkin Trivia
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On April 14, 1865, while Lincoln was watching the play "Our American Cousin", Booth sneaked into the unguarded section that the president was in. Booth raised his pistol and shot Lincoln in the head, and the bullet went through his skull and stopped behind his right eye. Booth escaped the theater (although he had a broken leg), but was later found in a tobacco barn in Virginia eight days later. A pistol went off, and no one knows if Booth was killed from a soldier's bullet, or if he committed suicide. ______________
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Youngest U.S. Presidents Trivia
So who were they? Listen to the show for goodness sakes!
On September 5, 1975, Ford was on the street in Sacramento when Lynette Alice Fromme ran up and pointed an unloaded pistol at him. Police tackled her to the ground and she was arrested. She did this because she wanted to get attention for the Manson family
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One of the most famous assassinations was that of Abraham Lincoln, who was killed by John Wilkes Booth in Ford's Theatre in 1865. What day was it?
A. Holy Thursday
B. Good Friday
C. Easter Sunday
Last Post Answers: A. Germany
The German federal election was held on 18th September 2005. Although Merkel's party had begun the campaign with a 21% lead over the main governing party in the opinion polls, the final result was so narrow that it was two months before coalition talks between the two largest parties could be finalised and Merkel confirmed as Germany's new chanceller. She is the first woman and the first citizen of the former East Germany to hold the post.
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World Leaders Trivia
History is fasinating!
As well as being the first woman to serve as as her country's president she was also the second woman to serve (albeit briefly) as the country's prime minister, the first being her own mother. When she was elected as president, Ms Kumaratunga resigned as prime minister and appointed her mother to serve once more as prime minister.Very Interesting.
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Angela Merkel was elected head of government of which country in 2005?
A. Germany
B. Denmark
C. Austria
Last Post Answers: A. Sean ConnerySean Connery, who'd never read the J.R.R. Tolkien series and claimed he "didn't understand the script." (Can you say karma?)
In return for playing the role, New Line Cinema offered the Scottish actor up to 15 percent of worldwide box office receipts, which would have earned Connery more than any actor had ever been paid for a single role -- as much as $400 million
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Movie Roles Turned Down Trivia
Actors who turned down BIG roles.
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Lord of the Rings Gandalf was played by Sir Ian McKellen
Who turned down this role?
A. Sean Connery
B. Jeremy Irons
C. Anthony Hopkins
Last Post Answers: B. 1944
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Cool Places
Iceland Trivia
All branches of the arts do very well in Iceland, especially painting, which started at the turn of the century. Literature has always been the mainstay of Icelandic culture. I could read and paint all day myself!
In Reykjavík, the capital, there is a symphony orchestra, an opera house and ballet company.
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In what year did Iceland gain independence?
A. 1940
B. 1944
C. 1967
D. 1922
Last Post Answers: D. 43 quintillion
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Rubik's Cube
Popular Puzzle Trivia
Ernő Rubik was born in Budapest, Hungary during World War II. His father was a flight engineer at the Esztergom airplane factory, his mother a poet. He graduated from the Technical University, Budapest (Műszaki Egyetem) in 1967 as an architectural engineer and began postgraduate studies in sculpting and interior architecture. From 1971 to 1975 he worked as an architect, then became a professor at the Budapest College of Applied Arts (Iparművészeti Főiskola). He has spent all his life in Hungary.
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How many combinations are there in the Rubik's Cube?
A. 100 thousand
B. 2 million
C. 300 million
D. 43 quintillion
Last Post Answers: B. Accidental.
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Famous Old-Time Comedians
Marx Brothers Trivia
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Complete this famous Groucho putdown: "Any resemblence between these two characters and living persons is purely ___________"
A. unbelievable
B. coincidental
C. accidental
D. incredible
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Surf's Up!
Kowabunga
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What do you call a surfer that rides with his right foot forward?
A. Weird
B. Goofy
C. Funky
D. Knarly
Last Post Answers: A. Throw it out or take it back If you detect ice crystals you should throw the ice cream away and buy more. You should NEVER give animals sweets like ice cream or chocolate.<
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ICE CREAM!
Chill Out Man
(1) California
(2) Indiana
(3) Ohio
(4) Illinois
(5) Michigan. - In 1991, another flavor phenomenon was created -- Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream, which combines the best part of the Chocolate Chip cookie -- the raw dough -- with creamy vanilla ice cream and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Its my favorite!
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What should you do if your ice cream has little crystals in it?
A. Throw it out or take it back
B. Eat it anyway
C. Give it to the dog
D. None of the above
Last Post Answers: A. USD $375 billion<
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Coral Reefs
So facinating
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How much do coral reefs contribute to the world’s economy each year?
A. USD $3.75
B. USD $375,000
C. USD $375 billion
Last Post Answers: C. The Stratford Inn
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I'm not a Doctor, but I play one on T.V!
T.V. Trivia
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What was the name of the inn that Dick and Joanne owned on 'Newhart'?
A. The Dew Drop Inn
B. The Holiday Inn
C. The Stratford Inn
Last Post Answers: B. Bloom High School
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Famous Cities
Chicago!
These improvements helped make the lakefront the focal point for citywide celebrations and a core of cultural institutions that now include the Art Institute of Chicago, the Field Museum, the Shedd Aquarium, the Adler Planetarium, and the Grant Park Music Festival.
I went to the Art Institute of Chicago, the Shedd Aquarium and the Adler Planetarium. All were fantastic!
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This famous high school was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. This school is actually a suburb of Chicago. This is actually one of Illinois designated historic places. Whats the name of it?
A. Naperville North High School
B. Bloom High School
C. Homewood Flossmor High School
Last Post Answers: A. Megalith
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Famous Landmarks
Stonehenge
"Large rocks stuck in the sod," observes your more prosaic companion, "for no good reason that I can think of. Besides, technically, some would claim Stonehenge isn't even a henge, you know."
So, technically, what's a henge?
Well, it's a round or oval bank with an interior ditch, of course!
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You're taking a Stonehenge guided tour. You keep hearing technical terms, the meanings of which you are not entirely sure. You keep seeing big rocks. Which of the following means "big rock"?
A. Megalith
B. Trilithon
C. Orthostat
Last Post Answers: B. Ganymedee
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Through the Stars
Don't Space out on me
It is fairly close to us too... only about 600 light years away.
(Meaning that its light, traveling at 186,282 miles per second, takes only 600 years to reach us!)
To put this 600 light years into perspective... The furthest celestial body visible to the naked eye is the Andromeda Galaxy and its roughly 2,610,000 light years away!
The "particle horizon", the horizon of the visible part of the universe, is 13.2 billion (13,200,000,000) light years away from us.
Our sun is only 8.3 light-minutes from earth, imagine that!
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What is the name of the largest moon in our solar system?
A. Titan
B. Ganymede
C. Triton
Last Post Answers: A. Alternative
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Talk to Me
Computer or pen and paper!
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What type of communication does Stephen Hawking (famous scientist with a physical disability) use?
A. Alternative
B. Conventional
C. Augmentative
Last Post Answers: C. Dancer
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Death in 3's
Seems to always happen?
George Carlin had many popular writings on the Internet being falsely attributed to him, such as the anonymous commentaries "I Am a Bad American" and "The Paradox of Our Time," along with several lists of one-liner jokes. Carlin states on his website that he did not write them, and "nothing you see on the Internet is mine unless it came from one of my albums, books, HBO shows, or appeared on my website.
Just before Christmas 2005, he experienced significant shortage of breath and other heart-related symptoms. On Christmas Day he entered Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Beverly Hills. During an eight-day stay he was treated for a lung infection and narrowed arteries. He received antibiotics and an angioplasty that included the placement of a double stent. The procedure was successful, but he was advised to take things slowly in the New Year.
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Cyd Charisse also passed away. I guess this would make it FOUR famous people wh died in June 08. What was she famous for?
A. Writer
B. Director
C. Dancer
Last Post Answers: D. Stanford
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Putt Putt Golf
Do YOU Play?
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Which of the following colleges did Tiger Woods attend?
A. UCLA
B. California
C. USC
D. Stanford
Last Post Answers: D. Maurice Ravel
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Fairie Tales
More 'Grimm' then you expect?
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Which famous Impressionistic composer wrote the ballet music "Mother Goose"?
A. Frederick Chopin
B. Johann Sebastian Bach
C. Richard Wagner
D. Maurice Ravel
Last Post Answers: C. Chilled Monkey Brains
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Indiana Jones
and the Pimple of Doom! [LOL]
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Before ‘The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull’ was chosen as the title, several other titles were considered and even registered with the MPAA in August 2007, including ‘The City of Gods’, ‘The Destroyer of Worlds’, ‘The Fourth Corner of the Earth’, ‘The Lost City of Gold’, and finally, ‘The Quest for the Covenant’
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In Indiana Jones Temple of Doom, Kate Capshaw's character has to eat what exotic dish?
A. Pig Brains wrapped in BananaLeaves
B. Balut [soft boiled eggs containing partially developed duck embryos]
C. Chilled Monkey Brains
D. Madagascar hissing Cockroaches
Last Post Answers: A. Plasma pulse laser
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Name that Movie
An Audio Quiz
Bruce Willis (John McClane): You throw quite a party. I didn't realize they celebrated Christmas in Japan. James Shigeta (Joseph Takagi): Hey, we're flexible. Pearl Harbor didn't work out so we got you with tape decks.
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What futuristic weapon does Arnie ask the gun store owner for, in the original "Terminator"?
A. Plasma pulse laser
B. Phased gig beam
C. Trans-pulse rifle
D. Good ol' fashioned slingshot
Last Post Answers: E. All the Above
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Hot Air Ballons
Up, Up and Away!
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Today balloons are used primarily for two purposes: sport or scientific research. Sport balloons mostly use hot air. Scientific balloons generally use...What?
A. Helium
B. Methane
C. Ammonia
D. Hydrogen
E. All the Above
Last Post Answers: C. Heat island
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GO Green!
Its good for all of us, don't cha think?
Our penalty: Higher healthcare costs, sick kiddos and higher taxes. Great, more money out the door!
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A. City Oasis
B. Road Heater
C. Heat island
D. Summer Haze
Last Post Answers: D. A unit of weight
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More Money!
You know you want some.At least some good trivia.
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During the Roman Empire, What was a "Talent?"
A. A large bronze coin
B. A unit of value equal to 1,000 denarii
C. A large gold coin
D. A unit of weight
Last Post Answers: D. Emesis
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Body Functions
Sounds from Knuckles and Below!
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What is the medical term for vomiting?
A. Reflux
B. Meconium
C. Cholelithiasis
D. Emesis
Last Post Answers: D. All of the above
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Animal Babies
from Eggs and Bellies
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What make good Opossum bait?
A. slightly spoiled meat
B. strong smelling fish
C. cheese and rotten eggs
D. All of the above
Last Post Answers: C. DEVO
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Space Junk
One BIG Garbage Can!
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Who wrote the 80's wacky song "Space Junk"?
A. the Ramones
B. Oingo Boingo
C. Devo
Last Post Answers: B. Muggers
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Little Dinasaurs
The who's who of reptiles
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A smaller species of Indo-Pacific crocodiles called Swamp Crocodiles has a nickname, what is it?
A. Thiefs.
B. Muggers.
C. Buggers.
Last Post Answers: B. At both poles
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Magnets.Very attractive!
If they ate spinach would they have more iron?
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Where are the field lines most concentrated around a bar magnet?
A. At the center.
B. At both poles.
C. At the South Pole.
D. At the North Pole.
Last Post Answers: C. Animal Farm
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Windmills of my Mind
So many uses!
The direction is always taken from in front of the mill, and looking at the sails, the solid edge is the leading edge. An example of nearby similar mills whose sails rotate in opposite directions can be seen in Cambridgeshire at Bourn (anticlockwise) and Great Gransden (clockwise). - With increasing environmental concern, and approaching limits to fossil fuel consumption, wind power has regained interest as a renewable energy source. It is increasingly becoming more useful and sufficient in providing energy for many areas of the world. ______________
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In THIS book, a symbolic representation of the Russian Revolution of the early Soviet Union, an effort invested construction of a windmill is provided by the animals in the hope of reduced manual labor and increased living standards.
What book is it? A. Charlottes Web
B. Miss Spider's Tea Party
C. Animal Farm
D. Babe
Last Post Answers: B. Ice Cream
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It's Happy Hour!
Celebrate the New Year responsibly of course.
The Wines of the Paris Tasting:
[California wines are denoted by an asterisk *]
Reds
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars 1973, Napa Valley (127.5) Château Mouton-Rothschild 1970 (126) Château Haut-Brion 1970 (125.5) Château Montrose 1970 (122) Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 'Mountain Range' (Montebello) 1971, Santa Cruz Mts. (105.5) Château Leoville-Las-Cases 1971 (97) Mayacamas 1971, Napa Valley/Mayacamas Mts. (89.5) Clos Du Val 1972, Napa Valley (87.5) Heitz Cellars 'Martha's Vineyard' 1970, Napa Valley/St. Helena (84.5) Freemark Abbey 1969, Napa Valley/Rutherford (78)
Whites
Chateau Montelena 1973, Napa Valley/Calistoga (132) Meurault-Charmes 1973, Roulot (126.5) Chalone Vineyards 1974, Monterey County/Soledad (121) Spring Mountain 1973, Napa Valley/Spring Mountain (104) Beaune Clos des Mouches 1973, Joseph Drouhin (101) Freemark Abbey 1972, Napa Valley/Rutherford (100) Batard-Montrachet 1973, Ramonet-Prudhon (94) Puligny-Montrachet 1972, Les Pucelles, Domaine Leflaive (89) Veedercrest 1972, Napa Valley/Mt. Veeder (88) David Bruce 1973, Santa Cruz Mts. (42)
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Germany serves beer in what other form?
A. Gelatin
B. Ice Cream
C. Sausages
D. Face Cream
Last Post Answers: C. foal
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More Animal Fun
This show is dedicated to Sprocket
She was my 17 year old Wiemeraner. She passed away Tuesday Dec. 5th 2007, we'll miss her so much.
The Weimaraner's written history begins around 1880, when this breed was first exhibited at a Berlin, Germany dog show, where they were referred to as "l'mongrels".
The Grand Duke Karl August of Weimar (Germany), wanted to develop a multipurpose dog. It's nickname is the "Gray Ghost"; this comes from not only the Weimaraner's color, but also its ability to be quick, using an almost cat-like stealth while in the field, combined with a silent, almost shadow-like way of working.
After World War II ended, many soldiers brought home stories of this wonderful, strangely colored dog known as the Weimaraner. As people heard of these stories many wanted this new Wonder Dog.
Within six months a Weimaraner will go from a 3 pound puppy to a 70 pound dog with a mind of its own. It is not a plaything, nor should ownership be frivalous. Without proper training and socialization, this dog can become a neurotic, problem dog and almost impossible to manage. With hard work and love you will rewarded with an incredible companion.
What do you know, Joe?
What is the term for a young horse?
A. cub
B. cygnet
C. foal
D. calf
Last Post Answers: D. The ballpoint pen
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More Famous Firsts
Three different subjects on the show today
How many will you get this time?
Who invented X rays? Well it was Wilhelm Roentgen, a German physicist, discovered X rays in 1895. For this discovery, Roentgen was awarded the first-ever Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901. Neat huh?
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Which of the following innovations was NOT invented by Thomas Edison?
A. The phonograph
B. The long-lasting light-bulb
C. The Kinetoscope
D. The ballpoint pen
Last Post Answers: A. 12 pairs and B. 7th
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The Skeleton
Inspiration from Halloween, Did you have a good one?
We saw a lot this week around the neighborhood. Skeletons that is.
skel·e·ton
Pronunciation:
\ˈske-lə-tən\
Function: noun
Etymology: New Latin, from Greek, neuter of skeletos dried up; akin to Greek skellein to dry up, sklēros hard and perhaps to Old English sceald shallow
Date: 1578
1: a usually rigid supportive or protective structure or framework of an organism; especially : the bony or more or less cartilaginous framework supporting the soft tissues and protecting the internal organs of a vertebrate
What do you know, Joe? Two questions this time.
How many ribs does a human have?
A. 8 pairs
B. 12 pairs
C. 14 pairs
And if you know that, how about...
Of the 12 pairs of ribs in your body, which ones are the longest?
A. 4th
B. 7th
C. 11th
Last Post Answers: A. Hawaii Five-O
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Fruits and Vegetables
The Answers might surprise You
You must be wondering about the benefits of eating fruits... well aren't you?
What do you know, Joe?
What salad of a greens mix with raw egg came from Mexico, not Rome?
A. Caesar
B. Taco salad
C. Greek
D. Antipasto
Last Post Answers: A. Hawaii Five-O
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Call the Police!
and I don't mean the band :-)
When was Chicago without a police force?
In 1861, John Wentworth fired the entire Chicago Police Department when his term as mayor came to an end. Those terminated included sixty patrolmen, three sergeants, three lieutenants, and one captain. The city of Chicago was entirely without police protection for twelve hours until the Board of Commissioners swore in new officers.
What do you know, Joe?
What TV show has the record of being the longest running TV police series in history?
A. Hawaii Five-O
B. Hill Street Blues
C. Miami Vice
D. Cangney and Lacey
Last Post Answers: D. RSS
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It's All About Us! [better mix]
Mostly Trivial on Mostly Trivial
From 2 loyal listeners who helped with todays trivia
Man, I've had a Mostly Trivial orgy today. I've been listening to your show for a couple of weeks, and downloaded all the previous episodes over the weekend. Today, I listened to all but about 6 episodes. I LOVE your show! Not only do you have great trivia, but it's the best-sounding podcast I've heard since I started listening to podcasts about a month ago when I bought my first iPod. I particularly enjoyed the "Chuck E. Cheese Hell" song on the Coin-op video game episode. Anyway, I had an idea for a show. Trivia about Mostly Trivial.
Lynn Willis
We at the Step Out Of Your Shell Podcast love your show, we've downloaded all of them!
Thanks and keep up the great work.
Terry Thompson
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An orange square with waves indicates that an "BLANK" feed is present on a web page. Podcasts are often distributed this way. Fill in the "BLANK"
A. HTML
B. MP3
C. PHP
D. RSS
Last Post Answers: A. Gambling
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Word Origins
Some surprising answers for You?
Where do thes words come from
Some folks “sleep like a top‿ when they go to bed. Do you know where this comes from?
Long before the days of high-tech toys and the Internet, a favorite child's toy was a spinning top. To set the top spinning, you wound the string round the shaft, balanced the top carefully upright, and pulled the string with all your might. At maximum spin, the top can appear to be perfectly still, or “sleeping‿. Incidentally; to “sleep like a log‿ has nothing to do with waking up in the fireplace, rather the sound of heavy snoring being likened to that of sawing.
What do you know, Joe?
who hands responsibility onto another is said to be "passing the buck". From where do we get this expression?
A. Gambling
B. Eating and Drinking
C. Hunting
D. Team Sports
Last Post Answers: A. An alley with brick walls covered with ABC (already-been-chewed) gum wads.
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Bubblicious!
For better or ill, I sat on a stump, And was stuck by a lump, Of gum on my rump...And am sitting there still.
Pop goes the Bubble Gum!
For 12 years, the selling, importing, manufacturing and chewing of gum was illegal in Singapore. The ban was lifted in 2004 - - but the chewy stuff can only be bought at pharmacies. Customers must give their names and show an identity card before receiving their gum. Pharmacists who don’t follow these rules can be jailed for up to two years and fined $4,700!
In some parts of the world, especially the South China Seas, piracy still exists today.
Why?
The common misconception among citizens is that personal use quantities of chewing gum are allowed into Singapore. However, according to the set of Regulations, "importing" means to "bring or cause to be brought into Singapore by land, water or air from any place which is outside Singapore ..." any goods, even if they are not for purposes of trade. The set of Regulations also does not make any provisions for personal use quantities to be brought into Singapore. Therefore, bringing chewing gum into Singapore, even small quantities for whatever purpose, is technically prohibited.
What do you know, Joe?
San Luis Obispo, California, is the home of 'Bubble Gum Alley'. What is it?
A. An alley with brick walls covered with ABC (already-been-chewed) gum wads.
B.The place where bubble gum was invented.
C. The home of the largest collection of bubble gum machines.
Last Post Answers: B. 1650–1720
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"Well Shiver me Timbers!
AARRRRRRR!!!
Did you know...
Why were pirate attacks so often successful?
Pirate ships usually carried far more crew than ordinary ships of a similar size. This meant they could easily outnumber their victims. Pirates altered their ships so that they could carry far more cannon than merchant ships of the same size.
In some parts of the world, especially the South China Seas, piracy still exists today.
What do you know, Joe?
Throughout history, there have been people willing to rob others transporting goods on the water. These years are sometimes known as a 'Golden Age' of piracy. Thousands of pirates were active from when to when?
A. 1450–1520
B. 1650–1720
C. 1750–1820
D. 1850–1920
Last Post Answers: C. Sopranino
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"The answer my friend is Blowin' in the Wind
I'm winded just thinkin' about it!
Did you know...
wind instrument, in music, any instrument whose tone is produced by a vibrating column of air. In the pipe organ the column of air is set into vibration by mechanical means. Other wind instruments are blown by the player and are divided into two groups, the woodwinds and the brass winds, or brasses.
What do you know, Joe?
Which of the following saxophones produces the highest pitch?
A. Baritone
B. The Sopranos
C. Alto
D. Sopranino
Last Post Answers: C. to turn left and right
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"Lets go a-Sledding!
I think Minnesota is cold...
Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
It has been called the “Last Great Race on Earth‿. German, Spanish, British, Japanese and American film crews have covered the event. It’s not just a dog sled race, it’s a race in which unique men and woman compete. Mushers enter from all walks of life. Fishermen, lawyers, doctors, miners, artists, natives, Canadians, Swiss, French and others. From Anchorage, in south central Alaska, to Nome on the western Bering Sea coast, each team of 12 to 16 dogs and their musher cover over 1150 miles in 10 to 17 days.
What do you know, Joe?
In dog sledding terms, what does the term “Come Gee‿ and “Come Haw‿ mean?
A. To slow down and stop
B. To go forward no matter what the weather
C. To turn left and right
D. It's an early country TV show
Last Post Answers: C. Rob Roy
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Last Post Answers: B: Discovery
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Are we having fun yet?" [Maybe after a couple of belts]
Did you know...
Whisky, one of the world’s largest spirits, has a history of its own. The name ‘whisky’ itself is a variant on the phrase ‘water of life’ indicting spirits. This word, in various spellings, is found today in some Scandinavian countries, and the French eau-de-vie translates in the same way. Rendered in Irish and Scottish Gaelic, the term becomes uisge beatha [pronounced "ooshkie bayha"] or usquebaugh among other spellings. It eventually was mangled into the half anglicized whisky.
What do you know, Joe?
What is the name of the drink made with scotch,vermouth and bitters?
A. Manhattan
B. Old Fashion
C. Rob Roy
D. Shirley Temple
Last Post Answers: B. THE SMITHS
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"We love 80's music
Mostly Trivial is back!"
Did You Miss Us?
In 1987, Siobhan Fahey, former member of Bananarama, married Dave Stewart (Eurythmics). She later formed the band Shakespear's Sister with Marcella Detroit. They had two albums: Sacred Heart (1989) and Hormonally Yours (1992)
What do you know, Joe?
In 1989, 50 leading music journalists were asked for their choice of Most OVER-RATED Artist of the Decade. These are the top five, Who was Number 1?
A. U2
B. THE SMITHS
C. ELVIS COSTELLO
D. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
Last Post Answers: B: Discovery
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"Open the pod bay doors, HAL"
Arthur C. Clarke once said, "If you understand 2001 completely, we failed. We wanted to raise far more questions than we answered."
Robot Boy is back today... [He has a new battery]
Stanley Kubrick worked for several months with effects technicians to come up with a convincing effect for the floating pen in the shuttle sequence. After trying many different techniques, without success, Kubrick decided to simply use a pen that was taped to a sheet of glass and suspended in front of the camera. In fact, the shuttle attendant can be seen to "pull" the pen off the glass when she takes hold of it..
What do you know, Joe?
What was the name of the space ship 2001 A Space Odyssey?
A. Challenger
B. Discovery
C. Athena
D. Sirius
Last Post Answers: C. A penny-farthing was the logo of The Village in the cult 1960s television series The Prisoner, and was also featured in the show's closing titles. Patrick McGoohan has stated that the bike represented slowing down the wheels of progress
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It's High-Wheeling time
Ready for a ride in the country? Dont fall
Thanks to Matt from Stockton for the subject and questions. Robot Boy is off today...[He is OK just a bad battery]
• Each February in Evandale, Tasmania, Penny Farthing enthusiasts from around the world converge on the small village for a series of Penny Farthing races, including the national championship. This is the largest Penny Farthing festival in the world.
• Progressive rock band Arena's album The Visitor features a man on a penny-farthing in its cover artwork.
What do you know, Joe?
A penny-farthing was the logo of The Village in what cult 1960s television series? (and was also featured in the show's closing titles)
A. Dr. Who
B. The Avengers
C. The Prisoner
D. Monty Python
Last Post Answers: C. Scratch of course!
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Who wants to break first?
Let Cue up a great show!
Thanks to Josh Myers in WN for the subject and questions.
The term 'poolroom' now means a place where billiards is played, but in the 19th century a poolroom was a betting parlor for horse racing. Billiard tables were installed so patrons could pass the time between races. The game of billiards and the poolroom became connected in the public's mind. Today, the two terms are used interchangeably.
What do you know, Joe?
What is the term used for when the cue ball falls into the pocket?
A. Miscue
B. Break
C. Scratch
D. Replay
Last Post Answers: Royale with Cheese In fact it's actually just a "Royale Cheese" - there's no "with". See how travel broadens the mind.
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Let's cut some Cheese!
Shhhh...This is Robot Boy typing [hehe]
Thanks to Guy Bauer [guybauerhalfhour.com podcast] for the intro.
The Chuck E. Cheese franchise was created by Atari, a restaurant combining robotic animals and arcade games with family meals. They named the franchise a Pizza Time Theater. Chuck E. Cheese was first opened in 1977.
What do you know, Joe?
According to John Travolta's character in Quentin Tarantino's "Pulp Fiction", what do they call a quarterpounder with cheese in France?
A. Le Quarterpounder avec Fromage
B. Royale with Cheese
C. Le Cheese
D. Repas Degoutant Americain
Last Post Answers: C. She Threw Herself off the Cliff
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Show 101wonderfully fun!
Heres to a 100 more
Thanks to Leo Laporte for the intro...
and to My Trivia Podcast [Will]for the sound bites [Olivia and Amanda]
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What do you know, Joe?
The Tears of Meng Jiang Nu" is a great Chinese folktale related to the wall. The husband of the beautiful Meng was taken from her by the first emperor (Qin) to work on the wall. She trekked countless miles to find him. She finally succeeded, but he had just died. She began crying and her tears were so great that a storm raised up and destroyed several miles of the wall. Upon hearing what happened, the emperor traveled to met her. He was so struck by her beauty that he proposed to her and she reluctantly accepted. They attended her husband's funeral high on a mountainside and she finally stopped crying. Then, according to the tale, what happened?
A. He Left Her
B. She Drank Poison
C. She Threw Herself off the Cliff
D. They Lived Happily Ever After
Last Post Answers: The Flintstones (1960); The Jetsons (1962); Jonny Quest (1964); Scooby Doo (1969) D. B. A. C.
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It's the big 100!
This a long but fun one
Thanks to Darren in Australia for the trivia suggestion, and to all the folks who contributed to the show :-)
Thanks for the great ride. If it wasn't for you I wouldnt be here!
What do you know, Joe?
Hanna-Barbera Cartoons: Place the following in order of introduction:
A. Jonny Quest
B. The Jetsons
C. Scooby Doo, Where Are You
D. The Flintstones
Last Post Answers: A. Some cilia in the ear have been destroyed and are "dying"
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Hey, Listen to THIS!
I was just having fun yelling at you :-)
Pete Townshend on iPods
“Who guitarist Pete Townshend is warning iPod users they may face hearing loss if they pump up the volume on the devices.
“Townshend, 60, said his hearing was irreversibly damaged from using studio headphones, and he now takes 36-hour breaks between recording sessions. The band was known for loud performances. “ "Hearing loss is a terrible thing because it cannot be repaired," Townshend said on his website. "If you use an iPod or anything like it, or your child uses one, you may be OK. But my intuition tells me there is terrible trouble ahead."
Explaination on one of the questions in this show:
Water vapor in the air increases this speed slightly. Sound travels faster through warm air than through cold air. This is to be expected because the faster-moving molecules in warm air bump into each other more often and therefore transmit a pulse in less time. For each degree rise in temperature above 0 degrees C, the speed of sound in air increases by 0.6 meters per second. In water, sound travels about four times as fast as it does in air, while in steel, the speed of sound is about fifteen times as great as in air.
What do you know, Joe?
Why do people often experience ringing in the ears after a loud music concert?
A. Some cilia in the ear have been destroyed and are "dying".
B. The hammer, anvil and stirrup are still sending electrical waves to the brain.
C. The brain is still processing subtle vibrations of the cilia.
D. The pinna is still funneling trapped sound waves.
Last Post Answers: D: Irish Wolfhound
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its Not Nice To Fool Mother Nature
Inside or outside, there is always something fun to learn about Nature
Some Do's and Don'ts on Feeding the Birds ( I love to feed the Birds out on our deck!)
A hanging feeder with sunflower seeds will attract numerous birds, but don't forget a suet feeder for the woodpeckers, nuthatches, titmice and chickadees, and a ground or tray-type feeder with cracked corn or mixed seed for cardinals, doves, juncos, sparrows and others that prefer feeding from the ground.
Water is a great attraction for birds, even in winter. A heating element for birdbaths will prevent freezing.
Placing a feeder near shrubs or other shelters will make birds feel safer. Ground feeders should be near cover such as a brush pile. A fence around the ground feeder may be necessary if cats begin hiding in the nearby cover.
What do you know, Joe?
Everyone knows the chihuahua is the tiniest dog in the world, but what is the tallest dog breed in the world?
A: Great Dane
B: Newfoundland
C: Old English Mastiff
D:Irish Wolfhound
Last Post Answers: A: Being the second quarterback to win a Super Bowl for their team
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Da Super Bowl XLI! (that's 41 in roman numerals kids)
If you are not from America or are an alien, then you may not know what The Super Bowl is. Let me give you a brief background. It's just about the biggest sporting event that happens in America. It's so big that people even consider the day it is played a national holiday. It is also without fail the most-watched American television broadcast.
So, not only is it a huge event but it is pretty darn exciting. The fans love watching it, love making bets on who will win at places like at partypoker and they love to know all about it. What I have done is put some of the most interesting facts together for your enjoyment. Whip these out with your friends and see how impressed they are by your Super Bowl trivia.
It's Super Bowl trivia in a statistical about way ;-)
When: February 4, 2007
Game Time: 6:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time
Where: Dolphin Stadium, Miami, Florida
Capacity: 76,000
At Stake: National Football League Championship
Participants: Indianapolis Colts vs. Chicago Bears
Super Bowl XLI will be broadcast live in more than 230 countries.
Player Bonus Shares Winning Team: $73,000, Losing Team: $38,000 (thats a full year salary for some folks)
Uniforms: The Chicago Bears will be the home team and have the choice of wearing their colored or white jerseys.
What do you know, Joe?
Here's some real football trivia. Doug Williams did it with the 1987 Washington Redskins. So did Jim Plunkett (Raiders), Steve Young (49ers), Brett Favre (Packers), Jeff Hostetler (Giants), Troy Aikman (Cowboys), and Ben Roethlisberger (Steelers). Dan Marino couldn't do it for the Dolphins though, and Tom Brady couldn't for the Patriots. What feat are we talking about here?
A: Being the second quarterback to win a Super Bowl for their team
B: Running for a touchdown in a Super Bowl
C: Passing for 300 yards or more in a Super Bowl
D: ;Throwing at least four touchdown passes in their Super Bowl careers
Last Post Answers: D: Whitney Houston
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That 70's Music!
Beatle John Lennon appeared on the first cover of "Rolling Stone" magazine, which debuted on November 9, 1967.
As a result of Russian copyright law changes in 1975, the Rolling Stones were the first rock group to receive Russian royalties.
During their 1976 tour, The Who was the first rock group to use lasers in a live performance.
The first American pop group to tour the U.S.S.R. was the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band during their 1977 concert tour.
What do you know, Joe?
What act has had more CONSECUTIVE #1 hits than any other in the history of Rock and Roll?
A: Elvis Presley
B: Bee Gees
C: Michael Jackson
D: Whitney Houston
Last Post Answers: B: Thirty-six
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What a way to Go!
The cause of death in certain area and certain group of ages are different according to area and each group. In 2001 in U.S. the top 10 cause of death in medicine are:
Heart Disease: 696,947
Cancer: 557,271
Stroke: 162,672
Chronic lower respiratory diseases: 124,816
Accidents (unintentional injuries): 106,742
Diabetes: 73,249
Influenza/Pneumonia: 65,681
Alzheimer's disease: 58,866
(There were also 16,110 people murdered)
Statistical data from: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
What do you know, Joe?
How old was Marilyn Monroe at the time of her death?
A: Thirty-twop>B: Thirty-six
C: Forty-two
D:Forty-six
Last Post Answers: B. The Gregorian Calendar
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Let's make this a great year for ourselves, shall we?
Despite lofty goals, most Americans break their resolution within a few days. If you are serious about any changes in your life, you need to develop a plan of action and stick to it.
Listen to show #57 for more New years Trivia
What do you know, Joe?
Western society's official calendar was generated from?
A. The Julian Calendar
B. The Gregorian Calendar
C. The Chinese Calendar
D. The Solar Calendar
Last Post Answers: C. more than fifty miles
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Trivia, Hard as a Diamond
Fruit of the Carob. The carat is a unit of mass used for gems, and equals 200 milligrams or 3.086 grains. The word derives from the Greek keration (fruit of the carob), via Arabic and Italian. Carob seeds were used as weights on precision scales because of their reputation for having a uniform weight; a 2006 study found this to not be the case; carob seeds have as much variation in their weights as other seeds. In the distant past, different countries each had their own carat, roughly equivalent to a carob seed.
The Seven major diamond mining countries of the world: Botswana, Russia, South Africa, Angola, Namibia, Australia, Democratic Republic of Congo.
What do you know, Joe?
An ounce of gold can be drawn into a wire how long?
A. a foot (12 inches)
B. three yards
C. more than fifty miles
D. It cannot be drawn out, it will break, trick question.
Last Post Answers: C. Vodka
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Lets Have a Drink Together
The Martini, gin and vermouth, is probably the most popular and widely consumed cocktail. Its origin is in dispute, but it dates back to about 1862. The Martini's popularity has waxed and waned, and its recipe has changed considerably over the years. Going from an original mixture that contained more Vermouth than Gin garnished with a lemon twist, to 2 to 1 gin and vermouth, to a 15 to 1 mixture, and finally straight chilled Gin.
There is also the Vodka Martini, but not as exciting. Standard Martini garnish is an olive, garnish it with a pearl onion and it is called a Gibson, my personal favorite!
What do you know, Joe?
What Spirit is defined by the U.S. Government as being colorless and tasteless?
A. Rum
B. Gin
C. Vodka
D. Mr. Catagory Guys Ex-Wife
Last Post Answers: B. Come Come
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Toys Toys and MORE Toys
Another popular but fabricated story of the yo-yo is that of a centuries old Filipino weapon. The story is about an assailant in a tree with a heavy oversized yo-yo waiting for a victim to pass below. At the critical moment the yo-yo would be hurled at the victim’s head presumably rendering him unconscious. A near miss would still allow the assailant a second opportunity.
Physics of the yo-yo make the story improbable. Although there is no question that the toy existed in the Philippines for centuries, as a popular toy, there is no documented evidence that it was ever used as a jungle weapon. The story was popularized by Duncan yo-yo demonstrators in the ‘30s, many of whom were from the Philippines. It was a great story and helped to sell yo-yos, but it has been repeated so often that it has become an urban legend.
What do you know, Joe?
This was the first appearance of the name "Yo-Yo," which means "what?" in the native Filipino language of Tagalog.
A. up down
B. come come
C. fun fun
D. simpleton
Last Post Answers: B. ARPANET
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Robot Boy loves Technology
(So do I!)
Bluetooth is often thought of as wireless USB whereas Wi-Fi is wireless Ethernet, both operating at much lower bandwidth than the cable systems they are trying to replace. However, this analogy is not accurate since unlike USB, Bluetooth does not require the presence of a host PC.
What do you know, Joe?
During the 1970s computer engineers at various research institutions began to utilize telecommunications technologies to link their computers together. This effort, the forefather of the modern Internet, was known as the ... A. INSTANET
B. ARPANET
C. ORDONET
D. BAYONET (Oh Robot Boy!)
Last Post Answers: A. two million miles
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Watch out for that Car!
A little tickler on "light color" picking. Curiously, yellow or amber, is associated with warmth, happiness, and the sun. Despite these connotations, it was chosen to symbolize "caution." Perhaps because it contrasts well with green and red, and is highly visible without being too harsh on the eyes of motorists. Today, yellow is commonly used as a warning symbol for both traffic signs and alert systems.
What do you know, Joe?
Today, 96% of all paved roads and streets in the U.S. - - How many miles is that surfaced with asphalt? A. two million miles
B. one million miles
C. four million miles
Last Post Answers: 1.True 2. Mary Poppins
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Do we all love the Mouse?
Although the Mickey Mouse Club TV series premiered on October 3, 1955, the Mouseketeers made their first television appearance on July 17, 1955 - on the ABC broadcast special celebrating the opening of Disneyland. Walt Disney was adamant that the Mouseketeers be regular kids, not actors. Producers searched schools looking for kids with that special spark.
The Mousketeers went to school 5 days a week on the Disney lot. Not only did they work 6 days but Sundays were often spent performing for the public. Being a Mousketeer wasn't easy. The Mousketeers became close friends and remain so to this day. Sadly, the show only ran for 3 years and 360 episodes. ABC wanted to run more ads and Walt Disney refused. His contract forbid him from shopping the show to another network. Jimmy Dodd died in 1964 at the too young age of 54. Roy Williams died in 1976.
What do you know, Joe?
1.True or False: Doctors in 1937 warned that children who watched "Snow White," Disney’s first feature-length animated color cartoon, would permanently damage their eyes?
Last Post Answer: B.The Amazing Race
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Whats real on TV anyway?
Critics say that the term "reality television" is somewhat of a misnomer and that such shows frequently portray a modified and highly influenced form of reality, with participants put in exotic locations or abnormal situations, sometimes coached to act in certain ways by off-screen handlers, and with events on screen manipulated through editing and other post-production techniques.
Thanks to - Danny Reeves for the trivia suggestion, check out his site here: http://dannyree2.tripod.com
What do you know, Joe?
Q: In its eighth season, this show ran a family edition.
A. Big Brother B. The Amazing Race C. America Idol D. The Mole
Last Post Answer: B. 70%
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We dig our Animals, So lets take care of them!
Why are albatrosses so vulnerable? Albatrosses are exceptionally susceptible to longlining. They can't breed fast enough to cope with the rate at which they are being killed. Other species, with different life cycles, might be able to survive. Why is this so?
Naturally, albatrosses are long-lived birds, some living up to 60 years.
They only breed once they are fully mature - this can take as long as 12 years.
They only produce one chick at a time, and several albatross species only breed every second year.
go to link for more info...
www.wfu.edu/news/release/2006.10.03.a.php
What do you know, Joe?
B. 70%
C. 50%
D. 30%
Last Post Answer: Animals
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SO many fears!
Let's try and calm down, shall we?
What do you know, Joe?
What's is Zoophobia the fear of... A. zoos
B. animals
C. zebras
Answers in the next show.
Last Post Answer: C. Ordo Sancti Benedicti or the Order of the Benedictines
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Fancy Outfits for the Masses
Religion, organize you bad self!
What do you know, Joe?
What Catholic religious order had its origin in the foundation of the Abbey of Monte Cassino in Italy?
A.Ordo Fratrum Minorum or Friars Minor
B. The Premonstratenzians
C. Ordo Sancti Benedicti or the Order of the Benedictines
D. The Cistercians
Answers in the next show. Last Post Answer: New Zealand
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Countries of the World...United thru Podcasting!
Thanks to Darren for the Trivia and his Voice
Australia has two public broadcasters (the ABC and the multi-cultural SBS), three commercial television networks, three pay TV services, and numerous public, non-profit television and radio stations. Australia's film industry has achieved critical and commercial successes. Each major city has daily newspapers, and there are two national daily newspapers, The Australian and The Australian Financial Review.
What do you know, Joe?
Russell Crowe was born in:
A. Australia
B. England
C. New Zealand
Answers in the next show.
Last Post Answer: Jack Johnson The world's first African American heavyweight champion patented a wrench (U.S.patent#1,413,121) on April the 18th, 1922.
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Inventions
So Gol Dern Many!
John S. Thurman invented the gasoline powered vacuum cleaner (which he called the "pneumatic carpet renovator") in 1899. His vacuum was patented on Oct. 3, 1899 (patent #634,042 how did I find that?). It may have been the first motorized vacuum cleaner. Thurman had a run a horse drawn, door-to-door carpet vacuuming service in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, charging $4 per visit (which was a large amount of dough at the time)."
What do you know, Joe?
Who was the first African American heavyweight champion as well as an inventor?
A. Jack Johnson
B. Lewis Howard Latimer
C. Lonnie Johnson
D. George Grant
Answers in the next show.
Last Post Answer: Calories
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Eat Healthier!
...and stop eating so much (splitting meals is a good start), and start walking, would ya?
The South Beach Diet is a one-size-fits-all diet that completely ignores the fact that we have different genetic requirements for optimal health ... one-size-fits-all diets never work for all, or even close to all. Because of their biochemistry, some people actually need a high carb diet (with limited or no grains), while others require the low-carb, high-protein diet that Dr. Atkinson advocates.
What do you know, Joe?
If you're on a diet and grocery shopping, what one piece of nutrition information from the box should you pay the most attention to? A. Fat
B. Protein
C. Calories
D. Cholesterol
Answers in the next show.
Last Post Answer: $400
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Choose VERY wisely Grasshopper
Chop, Chop!
The name Cato seems to be based on Kato, the partner of the Green Hornet. He was played by Burt Kwouk. Kwouk was also considered for a part in the 2006 revival, but was overlooked in favour of Jackie Chan. Ultimately the character was scrapped completely when French actor Jean Reno took on the role of Clouseau's partner. In the new film, it is Clouseau who attacks Reno's character, and who always loses the fight."
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B. $5,000
C. $10,000
Answers in the next show.
Last Post Answer: It a distress signal.
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Flags are graphic and interesting
Look at all the pretty colors!
On June 14, 1777, Congress adopted a resolution calling for a flag with thirteen stripes, alternating red and white, and with a blue canton or "union", with thirteen white stars. The resolution defined the significance of the colors: "White signifies Purity and Innocence; Red, Hardiness and Valor; Blue, Vigilance, Perseverance and Justice."
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An upside-down flag is considered a..?Answers in the next show.
Last Post Answer: Joseph Levitch.
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Celebrity Trivia without being gossipy, can It be done?
Courtney Cox is married to David Arquette, whose sister is Patricia Arquette, whose ex-husband is Nicolas Cage, who is married to Lisa Marie Presley, whose ex-husband is Michael Jackson, whose brother is Jermaine Jackson, whose ex-wife is Hazel Gordy (daughter of Motown Records founder Barry Gordy), whose aunt is Anna Gordy, whose ex-husband was Marvin Gaye.
Whoa Nelly.
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What is Jerry Lewis' real name?Answers in the next show.
Last Post Answer: Smacks.
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Mascots from the Past!
This is a FUN one. Robot Boy outdid himself with the sounds bites. Remember you dont have to have an iPod to listen to the show. Click on the grey 'POD' but to listen if you are on the web site
U.S. and Israeli researchers have just found strong evidence that humans refined wheat and barley into cereal 23,000 years ago. If true, the discovery suggests humans were processing grains long before hunter-gather societies developed agriculture
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What cereal is Dig'em the mascot for?Answers in the next show.
Last Post Answer: Cost: $40,948,900 (including land).
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Tall and Pointy
...so many cool landmarks to pick. Remember you dont have to have an iPod to listen to the show. Click on the grey 'POD' but to listen if you are on the web site
The Empire State Building Facts:
Height of Antenna: 204 feet
Floors: 102
Steps: 1,860 from street level to 102nd floor
Volume: 37 million cubic feet
Weight: 365,000 tons
Windows: 6,500
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How much did it cost to built The Empire State Building? 10, 40 or 80 million? Answers in the next show.
Last Post Answer:Roger.
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ONE year anniversary!
...and the 75th show! Its been a great learning experience a lot of work and a joy to do all at the same time. Remember you dont have to have an iPod to listen to the show. Click on the grey 'POD' but to listen if you are on the web site
The Avengers being far and away the most popular and widely known, this era marked the show's pinnacle, thanks mostly to the fabulous chemistry between Patrick Macnee and Diana Rigg. 1965-67
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In the Avengers show, What was the name of the killer robot in "The Cybernauts"?Answers in the next show.
Last Post Answer:Wendy's restaurants is credited with creating the first modern-day drive-thru window, an innovation which they introduced at the grand-opening of their second store in November, 1970.
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Im Hungry Now!
try adding Tabasco Sauce into your Ketchup for some heat when you palette gets tired. Remember you dont have to have an iPod to listen to the show, but everyone SHOULD have one :-). Click on the grey 'POD' but to listen if you are on the web site
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What fast food restaurant is credited with introducing the first modern-day drive-thru window?Answers in the next show.
Last Post Answer: 60 seconds
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Crazy contraptions? No, most useful, my loyal listener!
and SO versatile! This show is 4 minutes
last weeks multiple choice answer: D. stinks of trouble
Directly translated, "mendo" means "trouble", and "kusai" means "stinking" or "ill-smelling", which combine to form the word "troublesome", or "stinks of trouble".
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how many seconds does it take for your blood to make a complete trip trough your body? Answers in the next show.
Last Post Answer: Japan of course
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SO many countries, which one to pick?
The Japanese language has many compound words with interesting literal translations. For example, what is the literal translation of "mendokusai", which means "troublesome"?
A. heavy inconvenience
B. happy burden
C. eyes that dance trouble
D. stinks of trouble
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What country do men live the longest?
Answers in the next show.
Last Post Answer: White
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New format and podsafe music
Im trying to do more short trivia shows so I can do more of them for you. They will focus on the trivia, and the longer ones will focus on entertainment and more information about the answers
Thanks to Craig Sibley for the new theme music!
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Whats the most popular color for a car in the U.S.?
Last Post Answer: Its Women
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Who doesn't love SOME kind of comic?
When the Thunder God Thor apparently went insane whom did the Silver Surfer contact in order to help stop the God's rampage? He was successful where the Surfer, The Infinity Watch, Doctor Strange, and other Asgardian Gods were not.
It was Thanos.
This conflict led the assembled group to Asgard, where they came into contact with Odin. Thanos battled Odin until the God learned the truth, he revived Thor, and allowed Thanos and the heroes to leave Asgard with his and Thor's gratitude.
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Who gets %80 ofmigraine headaches, Men or Women?
Last Post Answer: Beauty,excellence, bravery
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Who doesn't love Pizza!?
In the film Spaceballs, one of the villains is named Pizza the Hutt
In the 1989 film Back to the Future Part II, the McFly family is having a Pizza Hut dehydrated pizza for dinner after being fully hydrated by a Black & Decker Hydrator. One side of the pizza has pepperoni, the other side has green peppers.
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What does 'Mafia' mean in Italian?
Last Post Answer: Olympics & Olympic Games.
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So much trivia on this I think I'll do a part 2!
The final list of the Seven Wonders was compiled during the Middle Ages. The list comprised the seven most impressive monuments of the Ancient World, some of which barely survived to the Middle Ages.
Others did not even co-exist. Among the oldest references to the canonical list are the engravings by the Dutch artist Maerten van Heemskerck (1498-1574), and Johann Fischer von Erlach's History of Architecture.
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For what event was the Statue of Zeus built?
Last Post Answer: John Lennon
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Who was on the first cover of 'Rolling Stone' magazine?
Last Post Answer: 31.7 years
This has been my shortest show in a while,
(maybe that will help my do more? we'll see) Dinohyus (he is in the picture on the right here at my web page, meaning "terrible pig") was a large, warthog-like hoofed mammal that lived during the early Miocene, roughly 24 million years ago.
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If you tried to count off a billion seconds how long would it take you?
last post answer: 3%
Some Nomenclature Trivia! WHY do we feel that we have to change our name when we get famous? Have fun. Dont forget to vote for my show. And if you haven't pinned yourself to my Frappr map, do so!
What do you know, Joe? What percent of all photographs taken in the US are taken at Disneyland or DisneyWorld? a.3% b.1% c.6%? Last Post answer: Maxwell Smart has a teddy bear.
We love doing TV trivia. Hope you had as much fun listening as we had making the show! Dont forget to vote and pin yourself.
What do you know, Joe? Maxwell Smart's big weakness occurs during the night. He has to sleep with the light on because he's scared of gollywoggles. In fact, the only thing that scares him more than gollywoggles is lightning. What helps to get to help him sleep? last post answer: Tuesday
Some MORE European Trivia. Dont forget to vote for my show at Podcast Alley. And if you haven't pinned yourself to my Frappr map, do so. There 80 of you now, awesome!
check out Zee and Zed podcast, here is where to listen. http://zeeandzed.libsyn.com/
What do you know, Joe? What is the most productive day in the work week?
Last Post Answer: In Prison
We all could use a little art education so lets enjoy some today!
thanks to Adam Raimer at MadtownAces.com for the great intro.
What do you know, Joe? Where did Miguel Cerantes write Don Quixote ? Last Post Answer: Spitting Cobra
Learn something new today? I hope so! What do you know, Joe? This snake can aim venom at the eyes and mucous membranes of its target. Only 1 gram (1/30 oz) of the venom is enough to kill 50 people. Last Post Answer: It's True!
Enjoy this challenge, start counting!
What do you know, Joe? The U.S. has more bagpipes the Scotland, True of False?
Last Post Answer: England, the US, the USSR and Brazil
Some European Trivia, it's about time! If you have any trivia ideas, e-mail me. Add youself to my Frappr Map.
What do you know, Joe? What four countries were the first to have Television?
Last Post Answer: Richard Nixon
A little gambling trivia! Thanks to Five Hundy by Midnight for the intro. Check it out. Dont forget to vote for my show. And if you haven't pinned yourself to my Frappr map, do so!
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What former president financed his run for congress from poker winnings he earned in the Navy during WW2?
last posts answer: Sweden
Happy new year to all my listeners! Thanks for all of you at my Frappr map. Heres to a great year and lots more of Mostly Trivial! What do ya know, Joe? What country has the most phones per capita than any other country on earth? (answer in the next show post)
Have a great holiday season and a happy new year. Enjoy spending time with your loved ones. Don't forget to play a trivia game!
What do you know, Joe? What is businessman Oliver Pollock's claim to fame?
He invented the dollar sign in 1778!
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What do you know, Joe? Second most popular place to eat breakfast in the U.S? The Car!
More fun trivia! make sure you put your pin at frappr.com/mostlytrivial. it would be nice to see who's where and who's listening!
Hey you, another fun show! thanks for listening. If you want to promote your show, sent me an ID and introduce me and my show.
Cagey House page at PodSafeAudio.com. (http://www.podsafeaudio.com/jamroom/bands/52/) (Please note that this is a free site with no registrations, or log-ins, or pop-ups or any other foolishness.)
Enjoy your turkey (even if you are somewhere that doesn't eat turkey.. or if you're vegan.. go pet a turkey, or buy HIM lunch) be safe.
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thanks to Brian Pipa for some more fun trivia. Brian was the first host of MT, and I am still grateful for him passing it on to me.
thanks to Cagey House for "Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists" music in the background. download his music at... (http://www.podsafeaudio.com/jamroom/bands/52/)
WOW! show number 50. Its been a lot of fun doing these shows and I sure hope you are enjoying them as much a we do making them. We are at #120 at Podcast Alley as of this posting which is great, but if you havent voted already and feel like it please vote for the show! See you at the Podcast Expo friday afternoon and evening Nov 11th), ill have a Mostly Trivial t-shirt on.
Fasinating stuff here. Had a lot to look up :-) Learn something new today shall we?
Good Luck Ray Randall on his new show. (promo at end of game) http://www.americanaroots.com/content/index.php
I didnt know a lot about this subject so I learned some cool stuff, hope you will too. Thanks to Dave Slusher from Evil Genius.org. for the intro. He is one of my favorites.
this was fun. and I did it by myself this time...yeesh! it great to have help on the last ones though! Subscribe if you want and vote if you can :-)
Another listener submitted question. thats great! Brian at CandyAddict.com helped this time. Some good trivia here. Dont forget to vote for me at podcast Alley.
Thanks to two Marks! Mark at RemarkablePalate podcast for the trivia idea and my first participating co-host. and Mark from Pacific Coast Hellway podcast for the intro. Im ready to eat!
A listener submitted this one. Thanks Derek. more great trivia! dont for get to vote please :-) over to the left
Very smart winged creatures. Geese morn the death of their spouse I just learned. enjoy the show...and dont forget to vote if you have time this month.
Did you wanna know this much about Swirly Things that knock things down? We're at 99 at Podcast Alley as of this posting, thanks for the votes! (there are over 6000 podcasts posted there)
This one has a lot of rude sound FX so play at your discretion. Man, I haven't laughed this hard in a while.
The image I wanted is inverted to the one shown and as the one I described on the show, but you get the idea.
People have TOO much time on their hands if thats all they can do is destroy other peoples lives. The little Rat Hackers!
Looks like MT made it into ITunes directory! I dont know how, but I'm glad. Ready aaaaaand ACTION!
Click Above to Play. Markings, markings, all these markings...what do that mean?
this one is corrected
Click Above the Play. Hey, one of my favorite past times! I like single malt scotch and martinis, how 'bout you?
Hey, what a fun time tonight. Congrats to Brian at Coverville for the 100th show! thanks for letting me be a part of it.
guest trivia submitted via Novacaine (Simen Pettersen) devious@c2i.net
Rock on all Coverville fans!
One of my favorite pastimes growing up. Isn't that a great shot on the right?
I had the right info but i read the distance wrong. OK this one is corrected. sorry folks
Say goodbye to Eddie. I love this Theme song so i go a little long with it, but its so damn fun!
Great race this weekend! While looking for pict on Danica, I found this, I guess sex sells. Also sorry for those of you are getting 2 shows at a time. I know why now and will fix it.Having some EQ problems and finally found out what it was.
this is my FIRST trivia show. thanks to Brian Pipa for letting me take over the show. im looking forward to it. hope you folks enjoy!
More fun trivia! make sure you put your pin at frappr.com/mostlytrivial. it would be nice to see whos where and whose listening!
WOW! show number 50. Its been a lot of fun doing these shows and I sure hope you are enjoying them as much a we do making them. We are at #120 at Podcast Alley as of this posting which is great, but if you havent voted already and feel like it please vote for the show! See you at the Podcast Expo friday afternoon and evening Nov 11th), ill have a Mostly Trivial t-shirt on.