Trivia Questions Week 03/18/16

  1. During a run Seattle Seahawk RB Marshawn Lynch once broke 9 tackles on the way to a TD.  The Seattle crowd made so much noise the event registered as an earthquake – Beastquake took place in what year:  2010, 2011, 2012? (Google beastquake and enjoy)
  2. 100 people surveyed were asked, “If you were videotaped while sleeping what do you hope you would not be seen or heard doing?” – the #1 answer was:  Snoring, Farting or Showing Private Parts
  3. Japan’s Baseball single season Home Run record was established in 2013 and stands at:   60, 70, or 80? (Wladmir Balentein)
  4. 100 adults were asked, “What is something you fill with air?” – the #1 answer was:  Balloon, Tire, or Lungs?
  5. The largest signing bonus ever given to an international amateur baseball player was awarded last year by the:  Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers? (Cuban Yoan Moncada $31.5 Mil)
  6. 100 people were asked, “How much does a baby weigh?” – the #1 answer was:  7, 8 or 9?
  7. What was the last year the MBL’s Crime Dog was sited:  2000, 2002, 2004? (Fred McGriff – final game in 2004 Tampa Bay)
  8. 100 people were asked, “What season do most crimes occur?” – the #1 answer was:  Winter, Summer, or Fall?
  9. Which blockbuster movie was released first:  Avatar (2009), The Dark Knight (2008),  Transformers (2007)?
  10. 100 people were asked, “At what age to men start losing their hair?” – the #1 answer was:  before or after age 39? (40)
  11. What was the last year the Big 8 conference existed:  1991, 1993, 1995?
  12. 100 people were asked, “How many items are allowed in a Supermarket Express Line?” – the #1 answer was:  10, 12, or 20
  13. Which group of running backs are in the Top 10 list of Big 8 rushing yds leader:  OK State RB’s:  Thurman Thomas, Terry Miller, & Barry Sanders or OK RB’s:  Joe Washington, Mike Rozier, & Steve Owens?
  14. 100 people were asked, “Name something you like so much that you’d hate to be allergic?” – the #1 answer: Pizza, Chocolate, or Coffee
  15. Who was the first player in college history at any level to have 1,000 yds rushing & receiving in the same season:  Brian Westbrook, Charles White, LaDanian Tomlinson? (1998 Villanova)
  16. 100 people were asked to name someone you stand up for when they enter the room – the #1 answer was:  The President or a Bride?
  17. Kansas City Chief LB Derrick Thomas set an NFL record with 7 quarterback sacks during a game in:  1990, 1992, 1994?
  18. Bible Question:  In Matthew 25 Jesus tells the parable of the 7, 10, 12 Vigins? (5 took their lamps and left but took no oil, 5 left but did take oil for the lamps – the ones that were prepared did not miss the coming of the bridegroom)
  19. This tandem became the first ever Head Coach/QB combo to make their NFL debut together:  Rex Ryan & Mark Sanchez, Ron Rivera & Cam Newton, or John Harbaugh & Joe Flacco?
  20. 100 people were asked, “Name something people need for a Sleigh Ride?” – the #1 answer was:  Sleigh, Snow, Horses/Reindeer
  21. In the history of baseball how many players have hit 500 Home Runs in a career:  less than 25, 25, or more than 25?  (27, As of 03/09/16 – Barry Bonds762, Hank Aaron755, Babe Ruth714, Willie Mays660, Alex Rodriguez654, Ken Griffey Jr630, Jim Thome612, Sammy Sosa609, Frank Robinso586, Mark McGwire583, Harmen Killebrew573, Rafael Palmeiro569, Reggie Jackson563, Manny Ramirez555, Mike Schmidt548, Mickey Mantle536, Jemmie Fox534, Ted Williams521, Willie McCovey521, Frank Thomas521, Albert Pujols520, Eddie Matthews512, Ernie Banks512, Mel Otts511, Gary Sheffield509, Eddie Murray504, David Ortiz500)