Jody and Chris Trivia
What year did Jody and Chris meet?
2017
What country got internet for the first time through the use of 35 high altitude solar powered balloons?
Kenya. A subsidiary of Alphabet, the parent company of Google, launched them in July to provide a 4G LTE network across most of the central and western parts of the country.
What musician said "Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans."
John Lennon
Out of 8 possible responses - name one that would help you survive a brown bear attack.
What year was the Berlin wall build and what year did the cold war end/ Berlin wall fall?
It was built in 1961 and the Belin wall fell in 1989
What two countries did Jody and Chris go for their honeymoon in 2019?
Francy and Italy
Where was cancer discovered for the first time?
In a dinosaur bone that was over 76 million years ago. It was a specimen of Centrosaurus apertus, a herbivorous horned dinosaur. It’s the first confirmed diagnosis of malignant cancer in a dinosaur, according to a paper published in the medical journal Lancet Oncology.
What international peace keeper said "The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall."
Nelson Mandela
Name the five most important survival skills in the wilderness.
What year was the Apollo moon landing and who were the three US astronauts? And why was it significant?
In 1969, the astronauts were Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong that landed on the moon and Michael Collins remained in lunar orbit to pilot the module. It is significant because they were the first to walk on the moon.
What is the name of their family dog?
Navi
What big accomplishment happened this year with the gene-editing tool CRISPR?
They were able to restore a blind person's vision. Doctors injected microscopic drops containing the editing tool inside the eye of the patient, who has a rare genetic disorder that prevents the body from making a protein necessary to convert light into signals to the brain.
What famous cartoon artist that became a movie and theme park tycoon said, "The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing."
Walt Disney
True or false - moss only grows on the north side of trees which will help you find your sense of direction if you're lost in the woods.
False. Unfortunately, that's a myth. Moss grows wherever conditions are moist and cool. This is often the north side of trees since they are less likely to receive direct sunlight, but in the woods, trees can be shaded from any direction, so it's not safe to go by this rule.
When did women gain the right to vote? And what legal document granted that opportunity to women?
Aug 26, 1920 with the 19th Amendment of the Constitution is passed, women finally gain a voice and the right to cast their ballots.
How many total apartments/houses have Jody and Chris lived together in?
4
What country tested the first flying car this year?
Japan
What famous movie director said "If you set your goals ridiculously high and it's a failure, you will fail above everyone else's success."
James Cameron
What are three ways to find water in the wilderness?
Finding water is a main priority when surviving in the wilderness. While a human can survive for 40 days without food, we can't live more than eight to 10 days without water.
If you're by the ocean, fill a can with salt water and then put a second container over the can. This will collect the fresh water that evaporates out of the can. You need at least 1 liter of water per day to survive.
Look for signs of life if you can't find a water source. Vegetation, birds, and insects can all mean nearby water sources. Roots, vegetables, and cacti can all contain water, and mashing them with a rock will release some liquid. Water flows downhill, so be sure to check low-terrain canyons and mountain bases that could be home to a water source. Morning dew can be collected with a cloth and then wrung out into your mouth. But just make sure you collect it before sunrise or it could evaporate before you get to it.
If you're lucky enough to catch a rainfall, use cups or any possible containers to catch it. If possible, build a water-catching tarp. This will allow even more water to be collected.
What year did the US start to number the highways and why was the important?
November 11, 1926 it made it to make it easier for travelers to navigate and drive across the country.
Where is the next trip that Jody and Chris want to go for SCUBA diving?
The Great Barrier Reef in Australia
What was the name of the Brazilian female surfer who surfed the largest wave off the coast of Portugal that was 73.5 feet tall?
Maya Gabeira
What famous inventor, scientist and politician said "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn."
Ben Franklin
What steps do you take to get out of quicksand?
Wiggle your legs to create a pocket for water to trickle down. This will loosen the sand around your legs. Feel free to lose your shoes if you have to. Next, lay back. The more you distribute your weight across the surface, the harder it will be to sink. Now work on your backstroke. Use your arms to propel yourself backward. The quicksand will actually keep you afloat, and you'll be able to pull your legs free. Once you reach solid ground, roll away from the quicksand, and then you'll be clear of that sticky situation.
What year did the Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET) – create a small network for academics and researchers? That would create transitions to the standard TCP/IP protocol of the World Wide Web.
1983