Fiber, fiber and more fiber - nothing else satisfies the fiber requirement for your body easier than fruit. It helps you fight high blood pressure and reduces the risk of heart disease.
What do you know, Joe?
What salad of a greens mix with raw egg came from Mexico, not Rome?
A. Caesarâ
B. Taco saladâ
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-Oâ
B. Hill Street Bluesâ
C. Miami Vice
D. Cangney and Lacey
Last Post Answers: D. RSS
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MostTriv #113b About Us
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. ÂI've been listening to your
show for a couple of weeks, and downloaded all the previous episodes
over the weekend. ÂToday, I listened to all but about 6 episodes. ÂI
LOVE your show! ÂNot 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. ÂI particularly enjoyed
the "Chuck E. Cheese Hell" song on the Coin-op video game episode.
Anyway, I had an idea for a show. ÂTrivia about Mostly Trivial.
Lynn Willis
We at the Step Out Of Your Shell Podcast love your show, we've downloaded all of them!
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Thanks and keep up the great work.
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Terry Thompson
What do you know, Joe?
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. HTMLâ
B. MP3â
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 âsleep like a topâ? 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 âsleepingâ?. Incidentally; to âsleep like a logâ? has nothing to do with waking up in the fireplace, rather the sound of heavy snoring being likened to that of sawing.â
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. Gamblingâ
B. Eating and Drinkingâ
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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MostTriv #111 Bubble Gum
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 donât 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.â
B.The place where bubble gum was invented.â
C. The home of the largest collection of bubble gum machines.
Last Post Answers: B. 1650â1720
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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. 1450â1520â
B. 1650â1720â
C. 1750â1820
D. 1850â1920
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. Baritoneâ
B. The Sopranosâ
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 âLast Great Race on Earthâ?. German, Spanish, British, Japanese and American film crews have covered the event. Itâs not just a dog sled race, itâs 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 âCome Geeâ? and âCome Hawâ? mean?
A. To slow down and stopâ
B. To go forward no matter what the weatherâ
C. To turn left and right
D. It's an early country TV show
Last Post Answers: C. Rob Roy
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MostTriv #107 Whiskey
Last Post Answers: B: Discovery
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"Whiskey a GO-GO
Are we having fun yet?" [Maybe after a couple of belts]
Did you know...
Whisky, one of the worldâs largest spirits, has a history of its own. The name âwhiskyâ itself is a variant on the phrase âwater of lifeâ 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.Â
What do you know, Joe?
What is the name of the drink made with scotch,vermouth and bitters?
A. Manhattanâ
B. Old Fashionâ
C. Rob Roy
D. Shirley Temple
Last Post Answers: B. THE SMITHS
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Most Triv #106 80's Music
"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)
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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. U2â
B. THE SMITHSâ
C. ELVIS COSTELLO
D. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
Last Post Answers: B: Discovery
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MostTriv #105 Science Fiction
"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..
Â
What do you know, Joe?
What was the name of the space ship 2001 A Space Odyssey?
A. Challengerâ
B. Discoveryâ
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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MostTriv #104 Bicycles
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]
â 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.
â Progressive rock band Arena's album The Visitor features a man on a penny-farthing in its cover artwork.
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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. Whoâ
B. The Avengersâ
C. The Prisoner
D. Monty Python
Last Post Answers: C. Scratch of course!
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MostTriv #103 Billiards
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.
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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 Questâ
B. The Jetsonsâ
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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MostTriv #99 Sound Waves
Hey, Listen to THIS!
I was just having fun yelling at you :-)
Pete Townshend on iPods
âWho guitarist Pete Townshend is warning iPod users they may face hearing loss if they pump up the volume on the devices.
âTownshend, 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.
â "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".â
B. The hammer, anvil and stirrup are still sending electrical waves to the brain. â
C. The brain is still processing subtle vibrations of the cilia.
D. The pinna is still funneling trapped sound waves.
Last Post Answers: D:ÂIrish Wolfhound
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MostTriv #98 Mother Nature
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)
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 Presleyâ
B: Bee Geesâ
C: Michael Jackson
D:ÂWhitney Houston
Last Post Answers: B: Thirty-six
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MostTriv #95 Passing On
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 TriviaÂ
What do you know, Joe?
Western society's official calendar was generated from?
A. The Julian Calendarâ
B. The Gregorian Calendarâ
C. The Chinese Calendar
D. The Solar Calendar
Last Post Answers: C. more than fifty miles
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Most Triv: #93 Gemstones
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.
ÂThe Seven major diamond mining countries of the world: Botswana, Russia, South Africa, Angola, Namibia, Australia, Democratic Republic of Congo.
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What do you know, Joe?
An ounce of gold can be drawn into a wire how long?
A. a foot (12 inches)â
B. three yardsâ
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 victimâs 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 â30s, 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.
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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 downâ
B. come come â
C. fun fun
D. simpletonâ
Last Post Answers: B. ARPANET
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Most Triv: #90 Bluetooth Technology
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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Most Triv: #89 Traffic Lights
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? ÂA. two million miles
ÂB. one million miles
ÂC. four million miles
Last Post Answers: 1.True 2. Mary Poppins
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Most Triv: #88 Disney Names
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.ââWalt Disney was adamant that the Mouseketeers be regular kids, not actors. Producers searched schools looking for kids with that special spark.Â
ââThe 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. ÂââThe 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.ÂââJimmy Dodd died in 1964 at the too young age of 54. Roy Williams died in 1976.
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1.True or False: Doctors in 1937 warned that children who watched "Snow White," Disneyâs first feature-length animated color cartoon, would permanently damage their eyes?
2. What Disney soundtrack spent 14 weeks at number one on the billboard charts in 1964, beating out the Beatles and Bob Dylan, not to mention the soundtrack for "Goldfinger?"
âA. Mary PoppinsâB. BambiâC. Fantasiaâ
Last Post Answer: B.The Amazing Race
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Most Triv: #87 Reality TV
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.Â
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Q: In its eighth season, this show ran a family edition.
âA. Big BrotherâB. The Amazing RaceâC. America IdolâD. The Mole
Last Post Answer: B. 70%
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Most Triv: #86 Birdies
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.
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5. Elephant seals spend what percentage of their lives underwater?A. 90%
B. 70%
C. 50%
D. 30%
Last Post Answer: Animals
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Most Triv: #85 Phobias
SO many fears!
Let's try and calm down, shall we?
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What's is Zoophobia the fear of...
A. zoos
B. animals
C. zebras
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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!
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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
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Last Post Answer: New Zealand
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Most Triv: #83 Countries (2)
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.
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Russell Crowe was born in:
A. Australia
B. England
C. New Zealand
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Last Post Answer: Jack Johnson âThe 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)."
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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
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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.
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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
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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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2.ÂÂHow much was Bruce Lee paid per episode for his role of 'Kato'?
A. $400
B. $5,000
C. $10,000
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Last Post Answer: It a distress signal.
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Most Triv: #79 Country Flags
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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Most Triv: #78 Celebrities Middle Names
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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Most Triv: #76 Famous Landmarks (short)
Tall and Pointy
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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?
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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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Most Triv: #74 Fast Food
Im Hungry Now!
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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:Â60 seconds
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Most Triv: #73 Inventions
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?
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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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ÂWhat country do men live the longest?
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Last Post Answer:ÂWhite
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