Trivia Questions Week 06/26/20

  1. A batter hits the ball into the outfield and decides to go for a double – he slides hard into 2nd base ahead of the throw but his momentum carries him past the bag and his tagged-out as his hands come off the bag – the batter’s hit is scored as a single or a double?
  2. Rapper Eminem is closer to: 44, 46, or 48 years of age? (47 years & 8 months)
  3. Which NBA star scarred Isiah Thomas for life: Bill Lambier, Karl Malone, or Michael Jordan? (Karl Malone hit Isiah Thomas so hard with his elbow that it required 40 stitches, leaving a permanent scar)
  4. In the 1920’s the state of Missouri declared Cougars/Mountain Lions extinct – since the 1990’s there have been closer to: 75.1, 175, or 517 sightings? (All sightings are all thought to be same cat)
  5. The record for most total innings played in a World Series is: 67, 68, or 69 Innings? (1991 Twins/Braves – 1924 Washington Senators/New York Giants)
  6. Armadillos in Missouri have solid armour plates in the front & back that are connected by: 7, 8, or 9 flexible amour bands? (Hence, the name 9 banded Armadillo)
  7. Which sport had a player that later became a US Supreme Court Judge: NBA, NFL, or MLB? (Bryon “Whizzer” White led the NFL twice in rushing – St. Louis Cardinals offered $5,000 signing bonus to play baseball)
  8. True or False a American Beaver can weight as much as 100lbs? (24-71lbs)
  9. If the NBA record for most points in a quarter by a player were scored in all 4 quarters – the player would end the game with: 144, 148, or 152?
  10. Those pesky – yard destroying moles we have in Missouri are primarily Carnivorous or Herbavorous? (Feed on earthworms, insects, larve – they will eat vegetation but only if no meat is available)
  11. Super Bowl 2, 3, or 4 was the first to us Roman Numerals in it’s promoting of the event? (Super Bowl III)
  12. If you find a roadkill racoon and you’re not to squimish – you can get closer to: $12.50, $15.50, or $21.50 for it’s pelt? ($4.62 to $12.28 much less than last year)
  13. Patrick Levon Mahomes Sr pitched in the major leagues for 11 seasons: He did or did not ever play in a play-off game? (He went 8 & 0 in 1999 as a member of NY Mets)
  14. Bible Quesitons: In which city was Paul lowered down over a wall in a basket: Damascus, Jericho, or Jerusalem?
  15. Which NFL team currently does not feature a male cheerleader on their cheer leading squad: 49ers, Rams, or Saints?
  16. If you found an American coyote pup and took it home w/ you could expect it to live closer to: 10, 14, 18 yrs?
  17. NY Knockouts & Chicago Desire are 2 team names from the: Bikini Basketball, Bikini Soccer, or Bikini Hockey? (NY Knockouts, Chicago Desire, Hollywood Hotties, Illinois Heart, LA Ice, & Orlando Lady Cats)
  18. Your on level pavement while taking a bike tour through a national park – when you encouter a black bear and her cub – you can or cannot outrun it? (Most likely not, the average person can ride at speeds up to 25 mph – Black bears for a short period of time can run up to 31 mph)
  19. What is the NFL record for most seasons by a QB with 35 or more touchdowns: 4, 5, or 6? (Drew Brees, Tom Brady, Payton Manning, & Aaron Rodgers)