By Eldon Combs | April 21, 2017 | Comments Off on Trivia Questions Week 08/05/16
The first McDonald’s was built in: Des Plaines, IL, San Bernardino, CA, or Knoxville, TN? (Ray Croc built his first in Des Plaines, IL but it was the 9th McDonald’s location – McDonald Brothers started it all)
How many times has the US hosted the Summer Olympics: 2, 3, or 4 times? (1904, 1932, 1984, 1996)
In sheer size – not population this city is the largest in the US is it: Las Angeles, CA, Houston, TX, or Sitka, AK? (Just over 2,870 sq miles)
The number of countries that have been represented at all Summer Olympic Games is: 5, 7, or 9? (Greece, Great Britain, France, Switzerland, & Austria)
The top 4 largest cities in the US – measuring in sq miles are found in Alaska – the largest city in size in the lower 48 is: Butt, MT, Houston, TX, or Jacksonville, FL? (747 sq miles)
Which is higher – the Guinness World Record for highest jump by a horse or by a human? (Horse 8′ 1.25″ – Human 8′ .45 of an inch)
This famous Martin was once named Michael: Martin Short, Martin Luther King Jr, Martin Lawrence? (Marting Luther King Sr – changed his and his son’s name with Michael/Martin was 5 yrs old)
This film earned 5 Golden Raspberry Awards including: Worst Actor/Actress, Worst Director, Worst Screen Play, Worst Movie, and Worst Original Song – was it: Waterworld, The Postman, or Show Girls?
How many states in America have no poisonous snakes: 1, 2, or 3? (Alaska only state that has never had a poisonous snake siting)
The record for most total medals won in a single Summer Oympics is: 10, 14, 18? (Soviet Gymnast Larris Lafynina)
“The Real McCoy” is a phrase created by the: Railroad, Automobile, or Mining Industry? (In the 1870’s Elijah McCoy created a train wheel lubricating system that many tried to imitate but all fell short – Elijah’s superior invention became known as the “The Real McCoy”)
The Olympic Hall of Fame, Olympic Training Center & a Marijuana Shop are or are not all within a quarter of a mile from each other in Estes Park, CO? (There is no Olympic Hall of Fame – Committee could not raise the needed funds)
The first American born president took office before or after our country’s 10th President? (8th President – Martin Van Buren)
It’s no longer an Olympic event but the Olympic record for the Horse Long Jump is more or less than 20 feet? (20’2″)
In 1919 Boston, MA had 2 million gallons of Molasses burst from a tank – the Molasses pushed it’s way through the streets of the city – it tooks weeks to clean up and claimed 12 or 21 lives?
How many athletes have won Olympic Medals for their country in both a Winter and Summer Olympic Games: 4, 8, 12? (US Eddie Eagan, Norway Tullin Thams, E. Germany Christa Luding Rothenburger, & Canada Clara Hughes)
Which tribe of the Israel looked after the religious aspects of life: Judah, Levi, or Issachar?
Norway Skier Bjorn Dahlie won the most medals in a single Winter Olympics with: 8, 10, or 12? (8 Gold Medals 4 Silver Medals)
Weeks before dying – National hero Charles Lindbergh checked himself out of the hospital and traveled to this Hawaiian island to make burial plans & die – was it: Oahu, Hawaii, Maui? (Near Hana o Maui – it’s a beautiful place you can visit)
When you turn on the TV to watch the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio De Janeiro – the number of different sports you will have the opportunity to watch is more or less than 40? (41)
It is more likely to find the insect eating “Venus Fly Trap” in: South America, South Africa, or South Carolina? (North & South Carolina only places in the world to see a “Venus Fly Trap”)