Tuesday Trivia - Thanksgiving Style

How about some Tuesday Trivia of the Thanksgiving sort in preparation for the upcoming holiday?*

1.  In what year did the first American Thanksgiving celebration take place?
A. 1900
B. 1492
C. 1621
D. 1776

2. Where was the first American Thanksgiving celebration held?
A. Plymouth, Massachusetts
B. New York, New York
C. Jamestown, Virginia
D. Boston, Massachusetts

3. How many Pilgrims were on board the Mayflower?
A. 89
B. 102
C. 185
D. 219

4. The Native Americans who were invited to the first Thanksgiving feast belonged to the Wampanoag tribe. Who was the chief of this tribe?
A Squanto
B Samoset
C Cheyenne
D Massasoit

5. How long did the first Thanksgiving celebration last?
A. One day
B. One week
C. Three days
D. Four days

Answers:
1. C 1621
2. A Plymouth, Massachusetts
3. B (it is believed to be 102)
4. D Massasoit
5. C Three days (the celebration consisted of games as well as food)  

*Thanks to Catalogs.com for this great little trivia quiz.  Check out more info by Ryan Walters here...http://www.catalogs.com/info/party-planning/thanksgiving-trivia.html

 

Tuesday Trivia

Question:

The name GEORGe mIchAel has the state GEORGIA hidden inside it, in order from left to right. Can you find the states hidden in each of the following?

1. MUSTACHE
2. MAX STEINER
3. GEORGE HARRISON
4. THAT'S THE WAY IT IS
5. INTERDENOMINATIONAL
6. JEAN-CLAUDE VAN DAMME
7. JUMP ON THE BANDWAGON


 Are you getting them?  Stuck on any?  To early to be using the old noodle?  ~smile~

Answer

1. Utah
2. Maine
3. Ohio
4. Hawaii
5. Indiana
6. Nevada
7. Montana

Tuesday Trivia

Decapitate me and all becomes equal. Then truncate me and I become second. Cut me front and back and I become two less than I started.

What am I?

Think you know it?




Answer:

The word Seven.

seven
even (equal)
eve (2nd person, according to the Bible)
v (Roman numeral five; two less than seven)

~Gah, I had no idea, but how simple once I saw the answer.~ 

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Q: In Greek mythology, who was the goddess of the rainbow?




No peeking.  ;)

Do you know it yet?  How about a hint?  Think flowers.  ~smile~





A: Iris

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Okay, now this is an interesting bit of trivia, well, at least to me it is.  LOL 

Enjoy!

Question:  What is the largest word with its letters in the descending order?



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Answer:  Spoonfeed

Whoda thunk it.  ~wink~
Have a great Tuesday!

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Question:  Which actor is mentioned in the song "One Night in Bangkok?"

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Don't peek...

Here's the video, in case you want to refresh your memory before checking out the answer.  :)  I've always enjoyed this song.

Answer:  Yul Brynner

Have a great Tuesday!

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How about an easy one today...


Question:  What did the duchess's baby turn into when left in Alice's care in Wonderland?

Don't Peek......







Answer:  A Pig

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Good Tuesday Morning!

So today's trivia comes by way of The National Dog Show which aired on Thanksgiving Day.  I love watching the dog show and seeing all of the fabulous breeds.  There are some truly gorgeous dogs out there.

Question:  Who introduced the first Akita to America in 1937?

Answer: Helen Keller

Pretty cool, huh. 

Have a great day!

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How fair ye on this fine Tuesday Morning?

Question:  What trade was Greek philosopher Socrates trained for?

A: Stonecutting.


I wonder if there was a difference between stonecutting for art and stonecutting for everyday living...plus, does the physical labor lead to philosophical pursuits?  Hmmmm

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~Here's an interesting bit of historical trivia.  Well to me anyway, lol.~

Question: True or False: George Washington was born in England?

Answer:  False

Have a great day!

Tuesday Trivia

Question:
Who was the very guest host on the first show of 'Saturday Night Live'?

Don't peek...




Answer:
George Carlin

Tuesday Trivia

Good Tuesday morning...
I thought to break from the Tuesday Temptation today and  go with a little fun trivia found at http://www.funtrivia.com/
So on with the show...enjoy!


Question:  Who lived at 1164 Morning Glory Circle, Westport, Connecticut?

Don't peek if you're still thinking...



 
Answer:  Darrin and Samantha Stephens (BEWITCHED) officially resided at 1164 Morning Glory Circle in Westport, Connecticut.
 
Have a great day!