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If you will copy all the questions and answers from your daily trivia challenge quiz and post them here we will have a study guide. It never hurts to study.
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1. Who did he marry in 1997?

Your Answer: Jada Pinkett

He married Sheree Zampino in 1992. They were divorced in 1995.

Question by FunTrivia.com player rae1980. ( Submit Correction ) ( Play Original Quiz )


2. As Diana, Princess of Wales, she was the world's most famous woman. What was her family surname?

Your Answer: Spencer

Lady Diana Spencer - easy one to start

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3. Who is the Messiah, according to the New Testament of the Bible?

Your Answer: Jesus

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4. A barren, desolate area with a heavy water deficit?

Your Answer: Desert

Don't confuse yourself with the meal you have after dinner! Dessert!

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5. In 'Robin Hood', what animals play Robin Hood and Maid Marian?

Your Answer: Foxes

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6. What is the nickname of the Indiana WNBA team?

Your Answer: Pacers

The correct answer was Fever.

The Indiana Fever played at the Conseco Fieldhouse. In 2003, the Fever had all female coaches.

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7. "My heart can take no more, but I keep on running back to you."

Your Answer: Janet Jackson

The correct answer was Ashanti.

This was from Ashanti's song "Foolish." She also did a re-mix of it with the Notorious BIG called "Unfoolish."

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8. If you are taking an A.P.F.T., what are you doing?

Your Answer: Taking a physical fitness test

The A.P.F.T., or Army Physical Fitness Test, is usually given every six months to a soldier. It tests your strength and endurance with 3 events, the push-up, sit-up, and the 2-mile run.

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9. Which of these breeds got its name from a tax-collector who needed this type of dog as a companion when doing his job?

Your Answer: Dobermann

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10. What were you if you had a lot of "bread"?

Your Answer: Rich

Apparently related to the old expression "breadwinner". "Bread" was one of dozens of terms for money.

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1. Who did Jesus tell the apostles to pray to?

Your Answer: the Father

In fact, when the apostles asked Jesus to teach them to pray, He began, 'Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.'

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2. What is the country of origin of the dachshund?

Your Answer: Germany

The country of origin of the dachshund was Germany, where they were used, mostly by farmers, to hunt badgers.

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3. 'Life can only be understood backwards, but...'

Your Answer: it must be lived forwards

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4. This tasty, sweet egg-shaped fruit has a fuzzy brown exterior that conceals green flesh studded with black, edible seeds. It originated in China, and its name misleading. What is it?

Your Answer: Kiwi

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5. Who had a hit in 1971 with the song: Maggie May?

Your Answer: Rod Stewart

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6. A community in the hills on the eastern bank of the Hudson River in New York Sate. Mr. Depp visited in a Tim Burton film.

Your Answer: Sleepy Hollow

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7. 'I see dead people.' -- 1999

Your Answer: The Sixth Sense

'The Sixth Sense' was nominated for Best Picture in the 2000 Academy Awards but was beaten out by 'American Beauty.'

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8. Which of the following countries has German as its official language?

Your Answer: Austria

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9. Complete the Proverb: A rolling stone gathers no _________.

Your Answer: Moss

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10. Which of these grounds was not located in Australia ?

Your Answer: Eden Park

Eden Park is located in Auckland, New Zealand, while the other three grounds are located in Australia.

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1. Herpes labialis is also known as oral herpes simplex, it causes:

Your Answer: Eruption of fever blisters on the lips

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2. We'll start with an easy one. Where are you flying to if your baggage tags read 'LAX'?

Your Answer: Los Angeles

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3. The unusual thing about this Aerosmith song is it was redone as a rap song with Run-DMC?

Your Answer: Walk This Way

Remember the video:'Yo, man, turn it down!'

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4. Who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo?

Your Answer: Wellington

Napoleon: Huge figure in European History, but it's hard to get a feel for what he was really like

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5. In what 2001 movie did Josh play along side Ben Affleck?

Your Answer: Pearl Harbor

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6. Religion was defined as 'The opiate of the people' by:

Your Answer: Karl Marx

Karl Marx, a committed atheist, believed religion worked on people's minds like a drug (opium).

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7. What mountain range can be found in Tibet, home of Mount Everest?

Your Answer: Himalayas

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8. $100- Which of the following best describes ice?

Your Answer: Cold

Since it is frozen water, of course.

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9. Which Philosopher did Plato study under as a young man?

Your Answer: Socrates

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10. Which oft-married Hollywood actress took her first of many husbands in May of 1950?

Your Answer: Elizabeth Taylor

The eight-times married Hollywood legend started off with Conrad Hilton, Jr. on May 6, 1950. This union lasted less than nine months. Two of her marriages were to actor Richard Burton.

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1. Jesus said, 'Verily I say unto thee, today shalt thou be with Me in _________?

Your Answer: Paradise

Luke 23:43

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2. What Hungarian city is split by the Danube River?

Your Answer: Budapest

For a long time it was two cities on each side called Buda and Pest. The two were united as one city in 1873.

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3. Which of the following is not a renewable resource?

Your Answer: Gold

Renewable resources are naturally replenished in a reasonable amount of time, nonrenewable ones are not.

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4. Which of the following is poisonous to dogs?

Your Answer: Chocolate

The chemical theobromine in chocolate is very toxic to dogs, and there is no antidote. Baker's chocolate is the most toxic; milk chocolate the least. An 8-ounce bar of baker's chocolate can kill a small dog. Keep chocolate out of reach!

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5. If you had a Charley Horse and an Adam's Apple, what game would you be playing?

Your Answer: Operation

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6. 'Four score and seven years ago...'

Your Answer: Abraham Lincoln

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7. Fill in the blank with the right letters: B_ H_pp_!

Your Answer: E A Y

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8. Elwood- 'It's 106 miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, a half a pack of cigarattes, it's dark and we're wearing sunglasses.'
Jake- 'Hit it.'

Your Answer: Blues Brothers

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9. In the past, Sweden has been in union with Finland and what other country?

Your Answer: Norway

Sweden and Norway were joined in a 'personal union' (that is, they shared the same monarch) from 1814-1905, when the Norwegians voted themselves out of the union.

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10. "All I need in this life of sin is me and my girlfriend/down to ride until the very end is me and my boyfriend.."

Your Answer: "03 Bonnie and Clyde" - Jay Z and Beyonce

Beyonce was part of Destiny's Child, but now she's gone solo.

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1. Newton's Law proposes that tides are the result of the gravitational effect upon bodies of water. What heavenly body has the strongest effect on Earth's tides?

Your Answer: Moon

Mainly because the Moon is closest to Earth.

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2. Jack's trademark item of clothing is __________ ?

Your Answer: sunglasses

Jack wears his trademark sunglasses on almost all occaisons...he does this neat forhead trik with them too....it's great.

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3. Complete the title of this internationally popular TV quiz: 'Who Wants to be a - ' what?

Your Answer: Millionaire

The show started in Britain in 1997, and celebrated the 300th edition with a live show in 2002. After that, it was obvious why they're not all live.

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4. Which of these is a benefit of quitting smoking?

Your Answer: All are benefits to quitting smoking

Additionally, think of all the self-confidence you will gain by quitting smoking! (Best of all, your significant other won't have to kiss an ashtray anymore!)

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5. This dog is tall and aristocratic. His long, flowing coat can be almost any colour. He was bred to run.

Your Answer: Afghan Hound

Tha Afghan Hound is believed to be one of the oldest breeds in the world today. Daily grooming is needed to keep his coat in good condition.

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6. Which of these fun words is a performer you might see at a circus?

Your Answer: funambulist

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7. What colours were worn by the England XI?

Your Answer: Red, White and Blue

England have worn combinations of light and dark blue, since colours were first conceived in 1977. The red colouring was given more prominence in 2002, ahead of the 2003 World Cup.

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8. The album was "Rumours"; the group was...

Your Answer: Fleetwood Mac

This album is famous for, at the time, being the album to stay at number one for the longest time in history.

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9. Name the chocolate: Crispy wafer-biscuit coating with milk chocolate.

Your Answer: Kitkat

"Have a Break, Have a KitKat!"

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10. When landing a helicopter, what is the first thing you should do?

Your Answer: Make sure the area is clear of any and all debris and obstacles.

When I served in the United Stats Navy, we had to do fod walkdowns. Fod means foreign, objects, and debris. It is very important that you remove all foreign matter so it does not get into the engines of the aircraft.

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1. This is a large ungainly bird, with a large amount of extra skin hanging under its bill.

Your Answer: Pelican

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2. Whose refusal to give up her seat on a public bus sparked a boycott of Montgomerey, AL buses from 1955-1956?

Your Answer: Rosa Parks

Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white man which resulted in a remarkable boycott of Montgomery buses which was led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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3. What term is known as the green?

Your Answer: A place to putt

A green is a special plot of grass kept mowed to an eight of a inch in height by using special mowing machines. In the old days a hose was dragged across the green to remove morning dew.

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4. What is the capital of Chile?

Your Answer: Santiago

Other Chile facts: Currency:Chilean peso Official name:Republic of Chile Language:Spanish

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5. I'm slicing one last vegetable for dinner - this one is stunningly-coloured due to the beta-carotene it contains. Which vegetable is it?

Your Answer: carrot

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6. Complete the lyrics: "Stay Fred'ric stay! They have no legal claim, No shadow of a shame, Will fall upon thy _____."

Your Answer: name

This duet "Stay Fred'ric stay" sung by Mabel and Frederic at the beginning of Act 2 is just after Frederic finds out he is only 5 years old rather then 21 and must serve the pirates until the 1940 (some 50 years into the future).

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7. "Rock Da Boat" and "Miss You" are hits of which R&B singer?

Your Answer: Mario

The correct answer was Aaliyah.

Aaliyah tragically passed away in a plane crash.

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8. Which nation was the top producer of oil in the world in 1996?

Your Answer: Saudi Arabia

95% of the world's oil has been produced by 5% of its oil fields. Most of the oil fields in the world are found in Middle East.

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9. Three frogs "er er er", what's the name of the beer?

Your Answer: Budweiser

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10. This lady was made famous for not moving. She is a hero of the Civil Rights Movement. Who is she?

Your Answer: Rosa Parks

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1. Which bird is usually found on the water?

Your Answer: Green-Winged Teal

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2. What boxer's original name is Cassius Clay?

Your Answer: Muhammed Ali

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3. The Dutch team The Admirals is from?

Your Answer: Amsterdam

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4. What county is Robin Hood's Sherwood Forest in?

Your Answer: Nottinghamshire

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5. For which of these should you call 911 (emergency number for the United States)?

Your Answer: you should call for all of these

These are all situations that could require more help than the lay person could give. 9-1-1 is the emergency number for the United States, other numbers would be designated for other nations.

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6. What show is "Tonight" from?

Your Answer: Cats

The correct answer was West Side Story.

"Tonight" is sung twice - once by Tony and Maria, and once by Tony, Maria, Anita, the Jets, and the Sharks.

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7. R.E.M has a song named after a colorful soft drink. Which one?

Your Answer: Orange Crush

"Orange Crush" is on a colorful album. The album is simply entitled "Green". "Green" was released in 1988 and also contained the hit song "Stand".

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8. Which country's flag contains the 'Union Jack' in the top left hand corner?

Your Answer: Australia

The 'Union Jack' in Australia's flag is representative of the country's link to Great Britain. The Australian flag was introduced in 1903 after a competition in which more than 30,000 suggestions were submitted.

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9. What are the two most expensive properties, at the end of the board?

Your Answer: Boardwalk and Park Place

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10. This is probably the most famous scientist of the twentieth century. He changed the world with a simple equation: E=MC squared. Who is he?

Your Answer: Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein's last words were never known. The only person who heard them was a nurse, and she could not speak German - his native language.

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1. Who celebrated 25 years as a monarch?

Your Answer: Queen Elizabeth II

She came to the throne in 1952 on the death of her father King George VI.

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2. Goldens can be best described as:

Your Answer: Friendly, Energetic, Happy Dogs

Goldens are Friendly, Energetic, Happy Dogs that make great family pets.

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3. Italian Renaissance artist (1452-1519). He was very interested in science and you can see that in his whole oeuvre. When I say 'Mona Lisa' you've got to know it.

Your Answer: Leonardo da Vinci

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4. Who has a song called Who Let The Dogs Out?

Your Answer: Baha Men

It spent a massive 18 weeks in the UK charts

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5. What is 'treating someone unsympathetically'?

Your Answer: cold shoulder

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6. This man starred with Jack Lemmon in the original movie 'The Odd Couple' and several other movies with Jack. Who is he?

Your Answer: Walter Matthau

Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon made some great movies together. I enjoy them a lot.

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7. What is white used for in Wicca?

Your Answer: Purity

White can also be a substitute for any color.

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8. What 1990 movie had Kevin Bacon and Fred Ward being terrorized by very large, very hungry worms?

Your Answer: Anaconda

The correct answer was Tremors.

The country western singer, Reba McIntyre, also appeared in the flim.

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9. What fruit is the main ingredient of Guacamole?

Your Answer: Avocado

Yes it is a fruit

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10. What is the capital of India ?

Your Answer: New Delhi

In the year 1911, New Delhi was made the capital of India. Before that, Kolkata was the capital of the country

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1. A person who is sly can best be described as a --

Your Answer: fox

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2. Who was the woman, chosen by God, to bear His only-begotten Son?

Your Answer: Virgin Mary

The Blessed Virgin Mary said yes to God, making it possible for Christ to save us from our sins!

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3. What horror movie takes place at the Bates Motel?

Your Answer: 'Psycho'

Cold water was dumped on Janet Leigh to make her scream in the shower convincing.

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4. I really want to meet Ron. I know he lives in the same city as me. He sent me his photo, he’s so cute. I really know him inside and out from our chatting on-line. No one is going to talk me out of meeting him. Where should I go to meet him?

Your Answer: A noisy restaurant

If you insist on meeting Ron, please at least meet at a busy restaurant. Preferably during a busy dinner time hour. I would also like to suggest that you bring a friend or even another couple to sit close-by you.

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5. Which of the following super-heroes does not exist in the comic books?

Your Answer: Fishman

There was no Fishman but there was a comic book named Aquaman.

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6. Many former number one hits made that list of 100 horrors, including "My Heart Will Go On" from 1998. Who had the hit we would all now like to forget?

Your Answer: Celine Dion

Too easy! From "Titanic" in case you had forgotten.

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7. What should you do if you suspect your Cocker has allergies?

Your Answer: See a veterinarian

Only a veterinarian can diagnose allergies in any dog. And you should NEVER administer human drugs to any animal. It can be extremely harmful, or worse.

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8. Which famous Michelle played 'Catwoman' in 'Batman Returns'?

Your Answer: Michelle Pfeiffer

Michelle Pfeiffer played 'Catwoman' aka 'Selina Kyle' in the 1992 movies 'Batman 2'. She has starred in many other films such as 'I am Sam', 'What Lies Beneath' and 'Dangerous Minds' to name but a few.

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9. Christian Jurgensen Thomson developed his famous 'Three Age System' for subdividing human prehistory in 1806. Which of these was not an 'age' in Thomson's system?

Your Answer: Silver Age

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10. If a United States Law Enforcement Officer starts talking to you about your "Miranda Rights" what is he/she really talking about?

Your Answer: On being arrested you must be read your rights

Please see Miranda v Arizona (1966) which establishes this right, which is bound up with the 5th Amendment to the Constitution, which protects you from self-incrimination.

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1. Compared to the other planets in our solar system, where is the Earth? The _____ from the sun?

Your Answer: third rock

That's right folks, we are the third rock from the sun! The order goes: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto.

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2. Best known American Pop-Art artist (1928-1987). He was born in Pittsburgh and died in New York. He also painted popular people like Marilyn Monroe, Jackie Kennedy and Elvis Presley.

Your Answer: Andy Warhol

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3. In what type of animal are offspring hatched by the male?

Your Answer: seahorses

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4. What does Julius Caesar's 'Veni Vidi Vici' mean?

Your Answer: I came, I saw, I conquered

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5. Which African river flows through all of these African countries -Guinea, Mali, Niger and Nigeria?

Your Answer: the Niger

The Benue is an affluent of the Niger

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6. {$500:} When you're in a difficult situation, it is sometimes said that you're caught between a rock and what?

Your Answer: a hard place

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7. Which of the following NBA teams did not come from the ABA?

Your Answer: Detroit Pistons

The Nets were called New York Nets in the ABA, and the New Jersey Nets in the NBA.

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8. Well, at least the clue for 10 down is a bit longer: “Drug-yielding plant”.

Your Answer: aloe

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9. In which movie did Jeff Daniels co-star with Jim Carrey?

Your Answer: Dumb & Dumber

Daniels has agreed with those who say comedy is difficult to play. "Dumb & Dumber" remains consistently popular with fans of physical comedy.

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10. "Jesus ___________." John 11:35 (NIV)

Your Answer: wept

This is the shortest verse in the Bible. Jesus was weeping over the death of Lazarus.

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1. The anatomical name for the breast bone is the _________?

Your Answer: Sternum

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2. This huge but amiable Canadian breed is used for water rescue.

Your Answer: Newfoundland

Newfoundlands live to swim- and drool, and shed! Well-bred ones are amazingly sweet and friendly dogs.

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3. The 19th century Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleyev arranged cards that described all known chemical elements into what?

Your Answer: the Periodic Table of the Elements

The recognition of a pattern to the properties of chemical elements correctly predicted the existence of many yet undiscovered elements.

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4. What is the only wonder left today of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?

Your Answer: The Great Pyramid

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5. What Scottish lake supposedly has a monster (or monsters) living in it?

Your Answer: Loch Ness

Hence the monster's nickname: Nessie.

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6. Which part of a plant is cabbage?

Your Answer: Leaves

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7. Sterling Marlin's # 40 Dodge was sponsored by what company?

Your Answer: Havoline

The correct answer was Coors.

Sterling led the 2002 point standings from week 2 until late September, and had 2 wins and 14 top ten finishes. He was forced to miss the last 7 races due to a fractured vertebrae.

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8. What does the term "nitty-gritty" mean?

Your Answer: the basic facts about something

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9. She was the teenage girl who, according to Christian belief, gave birth to a son who would be the Messiah.

Your Answer: Mary

Yes, it was Mary. Elizabeth bore John the Baptist, who was a forerunner for Jesus. Martha was the one bustling about when Jesus was visiting, and Mary of Magdalene was one of his other followers.

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10. This singer had several 60s hits, such as "I Heard It Through The Grapevine," "What's Going On," and "Sexual Healing." He was shot to death by his father in April of 1984. The day before his 45th birthday. Who was this famous person?

Your Answer: Marvin Gaye

The senior Gaye was committed to a mental hospital for life.

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1. 'Does She or Doesn't She?'

Your Answer: Clairol

She does!

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2. Which of these breeds has height variations?

Your Answer: Poodle

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3. Religion was defined as 'The opiate of the people' by:

Your Answer: Karl Marx

Karl Marx, a committed atheist, believed religion worked on people's minds like a drug (opium).

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4. 'On the ------ again' (Willie Nelson)

Your Answer: Road

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5. The elements that make water are what?

Your Answer: Hydrogen and Oxygen

Its chemical symbol is H2O.

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6. What is title of 1962 epic with all-star cast? 'How the ---- Was Won'?

Your Answer: West

Many of the great stars were in this rousing western film.

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7. Before the Senators, the Silver Seven were the talk of what town?

Your Answer: Ottawa

The Silver Seven once won a Stanley Cup game 26-2.

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8. When you make a mistake in sewing, what essential tool might you need?

Your Answer: Seam ripper

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9. Which of the Spice Girls was born on January 21st, 1976? (She was the youngest Spice Girl.)

Your Answer: Baby Spice

Baby Spice, whose real name is Emma Bunton, was born in London. She became a model at the age of three, and attended the Sylvia Young Theatre School. She joined the Spice Girls and shot to fame with them.

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10. “Oh Mandy” he “Writes the Songs” that everyone listens to during “Daybreak”. “Even Now” you can hear him singing, “Somewhere in the Night”. Which Barry is this?

Your Answer: Manilow

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1. Today the recipe is locked in a vault in what city?

Your Answer: Louisville, Kentucky

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2. Ultimate Frisbee is also similar to basketball, in that what action is forbidden?

Your Answer: travelling

The Frisbee definition of travelling is different, however: NO MOVING with the disk. No dribbling! You have three steps in which to stop, if you were running when you caught the disc, but other than that there must be no movement.

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3. Where were Woody Allen, Noah Baumbach and Stanley Brock all born?

Your Answer: Brooklyn

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4. Police K-9's are trained to become agitated or bite when...

Your Answer: All of these

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5. Kings Cross is one of the biggest stations in its area. But where?

Your Answer: London

London Kings Cross is situated in North London, operated by GNER.

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6. Who played Derek Zoolander, Ted Stroehmann, and Gaylord "Greg" Focker?

Your Answer: Billy Crystal

The correct answer was Ben Stiller.

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7. Who painted pop stars, movie stars, and soup cans?

Your Answer: Warhol

Marilyn Monroe, Elvis, and Campbell's come to mind?

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8. What does Paul say he can do through Christ?

Your Answer: all things

Phil. 4:13 - "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."

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9. What artist was born Alicia Cook?

Your Answer: Alicia Keys

Alicia's sophmore album "The Diary Of Alicia Keys" dominated the billboard charts it's first week.

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10. She has acted in many movies, including "Moonlight Mile" and "The Banger Sisters"; she's won an Oscar, and she and Barry Bostwick got lost one night and ended up doing the Time Warp at a mysterious old mansion.

Your Answer: Susan St. James

The correct answer was Susan Sarandon.

I first saw this Susan in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" (1975), but her earliest screen credit was in the movie "Joe" with Peter Boyle in 1970.

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1. What term is used to describe postage stamps in unused, original condition, just as it came from the Post Office?

Your Answer: Mint

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2. The letters MLT are used by?

Your Answer: Malta

Maldives = MDV, Malaysia = MAS, Mauritania = MTN

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3. Mixing blue and yellow paint together makes what color?

Your Answer: Green

Blue and yellow make green. Blue and red make purple and red and yellow make orange, in case you were wondering.

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4. Which of the following is NOT a reason for the decline of the red squirrel in the UK?

Your Answer: Red squirrels make a tasty traditional Sunday roast in the UK

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5. What colour herring do you need for laying a false trail?

Your Answer: Red

The phrase comes from hunting, when a smoked herring was dragged along to distract the fox and stop him/her smelling the hounds. I'm with Oscar Wilde here, 'the unspeakable in pursuit of the uneatable'.

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6. Let’s start in the East. If you go to Japan which major religion are you most likely to come across?

Your Answer: Buddhism

Although Buddhism originated in India, it is more popular in China, Japan and S.E. Asia.

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7. "His genius, undeniable. His evil, unspeakable."

Your Answer: Hannibal

"Hannibal" was made in 2001 and was directed by Ridley Scott.
Hannibal returns to America and attempts to make contact with disgraced Agent Starling and survive a vengeful victims plan. Starring Anthony Hopkins and Julianne Moore.

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8. Jesus's family tree includes one of the greatest kings of Israel, a former shepherd; what was his name?

Your Answer: David

In the genealogy of Jesus, Matthew 1:6 notes that "Jesse begat David the king" and goes on to add Solomon to the list of ancestors.

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9. On what television show does a giggling red Elmo appear?

Your Answer: Sesame Street

Elmo is a lovable (and reletively new) character on "Sesame Street." The "Tickle Me Elmo" was a very hot commodity a few Christmas' ago (shades of the Cabbage Patch Doll Mania of 1985).

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10. This Hollywood actor with the 'jewel' name has already starred in several movies. You probably remember him as Ritchie Valens in "La Bamba". Which actor am I referring to?

Your Answer: Lou Diamond Philips

Lou Diamond Philips came to the Philippines in August of 2003 and was received by the President of the Philippines. Rob Schneider also happens to be half-Filipino.

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1. The number of votes a state gets is related to its...?

Your Answer: population

The census (taken every 10 years) determines how many Representatives the state gets.

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2. Who had a 15-year lull on the charts before hitting number one in 1993 with 'I Would Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)'?

Your Answer: Meat Loaf

Meat Loaf's 1977 'Bat Out Of XXX' remained on the Billboard album charts for an impressive 82 weeks, and holds the British record for longest-charting album at a stunning 450 weeks!

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3. In which region of France was D-Day fought?

Your Answer: Normandy

This gave us the famous 'Normandy Landings'.

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4. What food derives its name from Tsap seui ( miscellaneous scraps)?

Your Answer: chop suey

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5. What is white used for in Wicca?

Your Answer: Purity

White can also be a substitute for any color.

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6. What was the 'Subway series'?

Your Answer: World series with both teams from New York

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7. This film features the free-swinging alley cat named Thomas O'Malley?

Your Answer: The Aristocats

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8. Which fictional detective lives down Baker Street?

Your Answer: Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes is a very sucessful character. He has an assistant, Doctor Watson.

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9. Which of these breeds got its name from a tax-collector who needed this type of dog as a companion when doing his job?

Your Answer: Dobermann

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10. This theorist had an interesting family life: he was closer in age to his mother than was his father. That being said, it's easy to understand how this relationship may have found its way into his theories. Who was he?

Your Answer: Sigmund Freud

Freud is best known for his oedipal theory about a boy's attraction to his mother and rivalry with his father. Considering the age situation decribed above, one can understand how this might occur.

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1. Who broke his own 400m record twice at the the 2000 Australian Olympic swim trials?

Your Answer: Ian Thorpe

He broke 3 world records in three days. WOW!

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2. What type of medal did the Australian Women's Water Polo team win at the Sydney Olympics?

Your Answer: Gold

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3. When would somebody exclaim "Sprung!" to you?

Your Answer: When they were helping you escape from incarceration

The correct answer was When they'd caught you doing something you shouldn't have.

The last time I heard this expression was today, after a workmate caught me doing a Funtrivia quiz instead of working!!

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4. What would have happened if I'd been caught wagging?

Your Answer: I'd been talking nonstop

The correct answer was I'd been playing truant from school.

I must admit I was a goody-two-shoes, I never wagged.

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5. "If you leave me, can I come too?" was a lyric sung by which very unique Australian band?

Your Answer: Little River Band

The correct answer was Mental As Anything.

With words and music written by lead singer Martin Plaza, this was a huge hit for this wonderfully zany Aussie band who debuted in 1977.

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6. Someone gives you some dead horse, you could then use it on _______ ?

Your Answer: Possibly all of these

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7. Which of the following Australian batsmen, set a record for the most test appearances?

Your Answer: Steve Waugh

Steve Waugh passed Allan Border's mark of 156, in the first test of the 2003 Frank Worrel Trophy in the West Indies.

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8. Hugging the coast, we travel west to reach our next destination. This town, settled in 1826 and overlooking the Southern Ocean, is a place where you can indulge in activities from whale-watching to wildflower-admiration. Where are we going?

Your Answer: Albany

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9. CELEBRITIES- Paul Hogan, star of the 'Crocodile Dundee' movies, starred in the very funny 'Paul Hogan Show' before his leap into international stardom. Who was his 'faithful sidekick' in the show?

Your Answer: Strop

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10. In 2005, Australia A played their first Twenty20 match against Pakistan in Adelaide. Who was in the side but didn't get to bat OR bowl during the match?

Your Answer: Brad Williams

The correct answer was Dominic Thornely.

Australia A lost 5 wickets, Thornely was due to come in at the fall of the 6th. Haddin made only 2 runs, Hopes made 8 and bowled 4 overs. Hopes was the only bowler used who did not take a wicket. Williams was not selected.

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1. Who is Charlie Sheen's sibling?

Your Answer: Emilio Estevez

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2. Who sang 'My Heart Will Go On'?

Your Answer: Celine Dion

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3. Where is the official residence of the British Prime Minister?

Your Answer: Downing Street

Number 10 Downing street is the Prime Minister's official residence. It is a short street off Whitehall and very near the Houses of Parliament.

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4. Josh Hartnett starred opposite Kate Beckinsale and, guess who - Ben Affleck, in which of these movies?

Your Answer: Pearl Harbor

Well, you made it! Pretty easy, right? Look for my next, more difficult quiz on degrees of separation coming soon. Thanks for playing, and please rate my quiz.

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5. What is the first name of South Australian and Australian player Lehmann?

Your Answer: Darrell

The correct answer was Darren.

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6. SURNAME : British nurse who became famous during the Crimean War.

Your Answer: Nightingale

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7. "Brother, I am playing a game with metal pieces. I won't name all the pieces, but here are a few. There's a car, a dog, and a ship".

Your Answer: Monopoly

This game is played by us a lot.

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8. The .... wagging the dog.

Your Answer: tail

If you describe a situation as the tail wagging the dog, you mean that the least important part of a situation has too much influence over the most important part.

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9. The twelfth station is "Jesus dies on the cross". Which of the following words are recorded in the Bible as spoken by Jesus just before He died?

Your Answer: "Father, into Thy hands I commend My spirit".

The words are cited in Luke 23:44-46. An eclipse and darkness are recorded in the Bible as happening during these events.

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10. How did the longboat aid the Vikings in their pillaging?

Your Answer: The longboat could row in very shallow waters- therefore the Vikings could attack unprepared villages

Viking longboats could hold 50 people, but not 500. They could row ashore deep into the mainland into areas that did not expect attacks by water.

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1. What is the gray bar with the Start Button found at the bottom (usually)of Windows95-98 called?

Your Answer: Taskbar

The Taskbar has many functions: It has the Start Button that opens the Start Menu, the Clock, sometimes a list of more shortcuts, and sometimes the systems tray.

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2. LOOKING FOR: Something with a nice fence to keep all the 'Smelly Cats' away plus I want something big to have all my 'Friends' over.

Your Answer: Lisa Kudrow

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3. In the late 1700's, Mother Crewe (who was considered a witch) cursed Ansel Ring, his wife and their family. They all eventually died untimely and horrific deaths. In what Massachusetts city did the famous witch trials take place nearly 100 years earlier?

Your Answer: Salem

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4. Mr. and Mrs. Bronck gave their name to an area of what city?

Your Answer: New York

People would go to visit 'the Broncks'. Hence, 'the bronx'.

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5. Which boy's name is also a small valley?

Your Answer: glen

Towns are often named Glen-something because they were founded in a small, secluded valley.

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6. I was the first switch hitter to combine 500 home runs. I went to an amazing 12 World Series, and hit 18 home runs in them. I played 18 seasons as a Yankee, and wore the number 7. Who am I?

Your Answer: Mickey Mantle

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7. Who sang the original "Sweet Child O' Mine"?

Your Answer: Guns 'n' Roses

Sheryl Crow did a remake of this song. It wasn't bad but Guns 'n' Roses' version will always be a classic.

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8. This man was Dr. Claire Lewicki's (Nicole Kidman's) love interest in "Days of Thunder" (1990).

Your Answer: Tom Cruise

This is the film where Nicole Kidman met future husband Tom Cruise.

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9. Who painted pop stars, movie stars, and soup cans?

Your Answer: Warhol

Marilyn Monroe, Elvis, and Campbell's come to mind?

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10. According to the Book of Exodus 20:2-17 how many Commandments did God give to Moses?

Your Answer: 10

In Saint Mathew's Gospel 22: 35-40 Jesus identified the two most important love God and love thy neighbour. What a tragedy so many have forgotten.

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1. Potiphar was the man who bought Joseph to be a slave. Joseph, with the help of God, grew to be a respected figure in Potiphar's household - so repected, in fact, that only one thing was off-limits to him and landed him in jail. What was that thing?

Your Answer: Potiphar's wife

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2. Who won the Men's 100m?

Your Answer: Dwain Chambers (Great Britain)

The correct answer was Maurice Green (USA).

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3. Make a bed and clean and tidy a room?

Your Answer: Family Helper

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4. What is a 'load-bearing' wall?

Your Answer: Wall located such that it supports structures on floors above it

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5. A person who is lazy, indolent can be best described as a --

Your Answer: sloth

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6. A law student figures out what really happened in the assasination of two Supreme Court Justices, putting herself and others in mortal danger.

Your Answer: The Pelican Brief

Julia Roberts plays Darby Shaw, the law student.

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7. What is the capital of Cuba?

Your Answer: Havana

Havana is also the largest city in the Caribbean with a population of two million.

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8. Which of the following are methods used to reduce pain?

Your Answer: All of these

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9. Born in New Jersey back in 1789 and dying in New York in 1851, this author wrote a number of books. His most famous being "The Last of the Mohicans" in 1826. Who is this author?

Your Answer: James Fenimore Cooper

Cooper was enrolled at Yale but then later expelled. His second novel "The Spy", published in 1921, featured George Washington as a character.

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10. What character did Henry Winkler play on "Happy Days"?

Your Answer: Fonzie

The Fonz. The coolest character in television history.

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That Olympic question got me!
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1. The flag that sailed atop many pirate ships was called what?

Your Answer: Jolly Roger

Skull and crossbones

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2. Who was the American general that eventually won the presidency after the war?

Your Answer: Eisenhower

War heroes have often, but not always, become United States Presidents.

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3. Law 8: The Start and Restart of Play. At a kick-off, how many times is the kicker allowed to touch the ball before it has touched another player?

Your Answer: Once

If the kicker touches the ball more than once, the kick is re-taken.

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4. This fruit appears on the Georgia state quarter, appropriately enough.

Your Answer: Peach

Peaches are the state fruit of Georgia, where they are used to make pies and "peach honey", which is served on biscuits.

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5. Hemorrhoids, a common problem during pregnancy, are most closely linked with what other pregnancy symptom?

Your Answer: Constipation

Hemorrhoids can result from straining during bowel movements. To avoid constipation, drink more water and fruit juices, eat more fruits and other fiber rich foods, and get some light exercise each day.

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6. 'So Yesterday' is sung by whom?

Your Answer: Hilary Duff

This is from her debut album. Hilary Duff stars in 'The Lizzie McGuire Movie'

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7. This volcano, which erupted violently in May 1980, has the Native American name of Louwala-Clough.

Your Answer: Mount St Helens

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8. What do the majority of Thai people believe in?

Your Answer: Buddhism

95% of Thais are Buddhists. One teaching of Buddhism is as follows, "The only thing that it is good to kill, is anger."

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9. Which of the following could indicate a health problem with your bird?

Your Answer: All of these

All of these are signs of illness in your bird. You should take your bird to the vet if you notice any changes.

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10. You're going to a "bibliotek". What will you find or get there?

Your Answer: Books

"Book/s" is the correct answer because a "bibliotek" is a library.

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1. Who washed the feet of the others at the Last Supper?

Your Answer: Jesus

Jesus was setting an example, showing the apostles how they should serve others.

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2. 'Life can only be understood backwards, but...'

Your Answer: it must be lived forwards

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3. LOOKING FOR: A house that has trophy case to hold my two oscars, I am also looking for a house with a big backyard with no fence, so I can 'Dance with Wolves'.

Your Answer: Kevin Costner

Kevin won two Oscars for the film 'Dances with Wolves'.

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4. This tasty, sweet egg-shaped fruit has a fuzzy brown exterior that conceals green flesh studded with black, edible seeds. It originated in China, and its name misleading. What is it?

Your Answer: Kiwi

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5. 'The Force will be with you, always.' -- 1977

Your Answer: Star Wars

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6. Most countries use centigrade instead of Fahrenheit to measure temperatures. What other word is used for centigrade?

Your Answer: Celsius

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7. What product's slogan was "Plop, plop, fizz, fizz, oh what a relief it is" ?

Your Answer: Alka-Seltzer

Alka-Seltzer to the rescue! *AAH!* My parents remember these commercials from black and white TV in the late 50's and early 60's. The good ol' days...back when you didn't talk about your indigestion, you just took some pills for it.

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8. Which sub-species of tiger is extinct?

Your Answer: All of these

Sadly, all of the Bali, Caspian, and Javan tigers are extinct. Bali tigers were extinct around the 1940s; Caspian tigers were extinct around 1970, and the Javan became extinct in the 1980s.

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9. Well I could now take a boat from Westminster Bridge, but I shall use the London Underground and make my way up river. I arrive at my destination and find some spectacular gardens in a part of London called Kew. What is the name of the gardens?

Your Answer: the Royal Botanic Gardens

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10. Vuk Stefanovic Karadzic was a language reformer who created one of the simplest and most logical spelling systems in the world. The motto of the reform was:

Your Answer: Write as you speak, speak as you write

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1. We'll start with an easy one. Where are you flying to if your baggage tags read 'LAX'?

Your Answer: Los Angeles

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2. Which one was NOT a child of Adam and Eve?

Your Answer: Jeremy

Cain killed Abel, as we all know.

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3. 'Carpe Diem' was the catch phrase for which film?

Your Answer: 'Dead Poet's Society'

Robin Williams starred. It was shot in an actual private school in chronological order. It had Oscar nominations in 1990 for Best Actor, Best Director, and Best Picture. It won for Best Screenplay.

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4. A standard deck of playing cards has how many?

Your Answer: 52

Don't count the jokers!

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5. Which actor had a birthday on May 31, 1930?

Your Answer: Clint Eastwood

It's too early of a birthday for the other three.

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6. Greece is part of which union?

Your Answer: European Union

This is an organization of European countries that works toward political, economic, governmental and social unity.

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7. "I think it was Professor Plum in the conservatory with a revolver."

Your Answer: Clue (Cluedo)

The murder victim in the game of "Clue" has a name: in the US he's Mr. Boddy, in the UK his name is Dr Black.

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8. We know him as "Buffalo Bill". What is his real name?

Your Answer: William F. Cody

"Buffalo Bill" was responsible for killing 4,000 buffalo in just 8 months! He was hired by the railroad companies to shoot buffalo to feed the railroad workers. There must have been a lot of food!

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9. In this movie, the leather-wearing Madonna wants to "Get Into the Groove."

Your Answer: Desperately Seeking Susan

One original and two copies were made of the leather jacket donned by Madonna in this film.

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10. Who said "That's one small step for a man, one giant leap forward for mankind."

Your Answer: Neil Armstrong

Said as he became the first man to walk on the moon on July 20th 1969.

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1. Fletcher Christian led a mutiny abroad this ship against Captian William Bligh and 18 of his followers.

Your Answer: Bounty

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2. Slammin' Sammy was the nickname of what professional golfer?

Your Answer: Sam Snead

Sam won more tournaments than anyone else in the history of the PGA. His putting style was outlawed from PGA tournament play because he was so deadly accurate with it the commissioner at the time felt it was unfair.

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3. Who did God tell to name 'Every beast of the field and every fowl of the air'?

Your Answer: Adam

Genesis 2:19

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4. Made famous in the epic poem, Homer's "Iliad", his one weakness is now used to describe any small but potentially fatal flaw.

Your Answer: Achilles

As an infant, his mother dipped him in the River Styx to make him invulnerable, except for his heel, which she held. He was killed by an arrow on that spot, his 'Achilles heel'.

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5. If you were playing with a 'bishop' what game would you be playing?

Your Answer: Chess

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6. What Christmas song is associated with Bing Crosby?

Your Answer: White Christmas

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7. In which film does a robot called Roy Batty look for and eventually kill his maker, and breaks Harrison Ford's fingers?

Your Answer: Blade Runner

Rutger Hauer came up with the lines for his Death Speech himself.

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8. I am a somewhat anti-social tree climber, unique only to Australia and even though I appear cute and cuddly, I can inflict nasty wounds, usually out of sheer panic. What animal am I?

Your Answer: Koala

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9. 'Seventh ___ Adventist' is the name of a member of a religious group who consider Saturday the Christian Sabbath.

Your Answer: Day

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10. Which of these is a benefit of quitting smoking?

Your Answer: All are benefits to quitting smoking

Additionally, think of all the self-confidence you will gain by quitting smoking! (Best of all, your significant other won't have to kiss an ashtray anymore!)

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1. Who stated the theory of evolution?

Your Answer: Charles Darwin

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2. The practice of voodoo is most closely associated with:

Your Answer: Haiti

Haiti is supposedly voodoo central.

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3. Angelina Jolie from the movies GIA and Mojave Moon has an acting dad from the movie 'Deliverance'. Who is her dad?

Your Answer: Jon Voight

Jon Voight was in the movie Anaconda with Jennifer Lopez.

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4. Who won the Heisman Trophy in 1974 and 1975?

Your Answer: Archie Griffin

Anthony Davis was runner up in 74, Chuck Muncie was runner up in 75, Tony Dorsett won it in 76 and Earl Campbell won it in 77.

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5. "Then close your eyes and tap your heels together three times. And think to yourself, 'There's no place like home'."

Your Answer: The Wizard of Oz

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6. This fruit appears on the Georgia state quarter, appropriately enough.

Your Answer: Peach

Peaches are the state fruit of Georgia, where they are used to make pies and "peach honey", which is served on biscuits.

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7. What do the initials IFAD stand for?

Your Answer: International Fund for Agricultural Development.

Its headquarters are located in the beautiful Italian capital of Rome. It was founded in 1977 and finances agricultural projects to introduce, expand and improve food production and raise nutritional levels.

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8. This huge breed is, perhaps, the most famous of all giant breeds and has been featured in several films.

Your Answer: Saint Bernard

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9. Finish the lyric: "Why'd you have to go and make things so ________?"

Your Answer: bad

The correct answer was complicated.

"Complicated" is by Avril Lavigne.

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10. What must, at least according to a standing expression, people do first, before they can start cooking their hare?

Your Answer: catch it

Also: Don't sell your chickens, before they are hatched.
The other phrasings are to be taken in a literal sense, and are not 'idioms' with a figurative meaning.

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1. A Sanskrit word meaning 'action' or 'fate', a lot of people equate it to 'what comes around goes around'. What is this term?

Your Answer: Karma

It is said that the karma you acquire in one life will affect the results of your next life!

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2. 'Four score and seven years ago...'

Your Answer: Abraham Lincoln

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3. 'The channel dedicated to children'?

Your Answer: Nickelodeon

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4. Great Balls of Fire' was a big hit for who?

Your Answer: Jerry Lee Lewis

His birthday is September 29th.

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5. Kilmarnock - Hibernian - Heart of Midlothian - Motherwell

Your Answer: Scotland

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6. Who played in the movie "My Fair Lady" instead of Julie? (In other words, who played Julie's role in the movie?)

Your Answer: Audrey Hepburn

Audrey Hepburn was hired because Julie Andrews hadn't made any movies yet at that time, and the producers decided they need a star.

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7. Who traditionally lives at 10 Downing Street, London?

Your Answer: Prime Minister

The prime minister traditionally lives and works at 10 Downing Street, and must appear in Parliament regularly to answer questions. Tony Blair actually lives at Number 11 because 10 is too small for his family.

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8. Angelfish have some close cousins among South American cichlids. These include

Your Answer: all of these.

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9. Which of the following means of persecution was commonly known to have been used against the Christians?

Your Answer: all of these

All of these methods have been documented as means used by the emperors to punish Christians for refusing to sacrifice to the Roman gods and for refusing to denounce Christ and proclaim Caesar as Lord.

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10. Let's say that you are listening to the news and hear that some Americans were killed by "friendly fire". Which of the following terms best describes "friendly fire"?

Your Answer: Oxymoron

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