On the Farm
Purebred Jersey cows are:
A. Solid light brown
B. Black and white
C. Light brown and white
A. Solid light brown
The beloved family dog "Suzie"
was a...
A. Rat Terrier
B. Fox Terrier
C. Golden Retriever
B. (Fox Terrier)
True/False: The world's first ever mobile phone call happened in 1973?
True
True or False: The Preble County Pork Festival has an attendance of approximately 100,000 people each year.
Answer: False (it's approx. 200,000)
True or False: In the 60s it was against the law to ride in a vehicle without your seatbelt fastened.
Answer: False
(Not all cars had seatbelts in the 60s, and there were no "buckle up" laws)
What is the term for a goat giving birth?
Kidding
What 2 months contain the most birthdays for the current David Flory family including their children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren?
A. Mar & May
B. Apr & Sep
C. Feb & Nov
Answer: C (Feb & Nov)
Who was the US President in 1973
Nixon
Which two Counties were Preble County carved out of in 1808?
A. Montgomery & Butler
B. Darke & Butler
C. Montgomery & Darke
Answer: A (Montgomery& Butler)
What was the term for telephone lines shared with neighbors back in the 60s and 70s?
Answer: Party Line
The reason for putting rings in hogs' snouts between their nostrils is:
A. To help their breathing
B. To keep them from eating too much
C. To keep them from digging in the dirt
D. As a form of identification
C. To keep them from digging in the dirt
True or False: Dave gift wrapped his engagement gift to Pam for their engagement anouncement at Christmastime of 1972?
Answer: True
(He wrapped the entire sewing machine cabinet.)
What war that involved the US ended in 1973?
Vietnam War
How many 1800s-built covered bridges still stand in Preble County?
A. 6
B. 7
C. 9
D. 11
Answer: B. (7)
(Roberts "Double Barrel", Christman, Geeting, Warnke, Brubaker, Harshman, Dixon Branch)
What year was the Big Mac introduced?
A. 1957
B. 1967
C. 1977
Answer: B (1967)
What is a group of geese called?
Gaggle
What were the names of the first two trucks Dave owned after he was married?
A. Blackie & Brownie
B. Blackie and Nellie
C. Bessie & Nellie
Answer: A. Blackie & Brownie
Which U.S. political scandal dominated headlines in 1973?
A) Iran-Contra
B) Teapot Dome
C) Watergate
D) Pentagon Papers
Answer: C (Watergate)
How many incorporated towns are in Preble County?
A. 11
B. 13
C. 14
Answer: A (11)
(Eaton, Camden,
College Corner, Eldorado, Gratis, Lewisburg, New Paris, Verona, West Alexandria, West Elkton, West Manchester)
What era did shampoo use become popular?
A. 1850's
B. 1870's
C. 1920's
D. 1950's
1950's
Scientists have discovered that chickens can keep a recognition memory of how many human faces?
A. 11-16
B. In the 20s
C. The mid to upper 30's
D. 100+
D. 100+
What was the 3rd family vehicle Dave and Pam owned after they got married?
A. Chevy Torino
B. Chevy Impala
C. Chevy Vega
D. Chevy Nova
E. Chysler Voyager Minivan
Answer: B. Chevy Impala
Which popular dishsoap brand was launched in 1973?
Dawn
What was the total market value of ag products produced in Preble County in 2022 on how many farms?
A. $272,187,000 from 978 farms
B. $196,054,000 from 1,254 farms
C. $260,057,000 from 1,044 farms
Answer: C
Which thing(s) were invented in the 1960's?
A. Computer mouse
B. Bank ATM
C. Sharpie Marker
D. Pampers
E. None of the above
F. All of the above
Answer: F (All of the above)
What is the name of the term of the smell of fresh-turned soil and the earthy smell that comes during a rain?
Answer: Petrichor
Name the correct names and order of the four vehicles Dave and Pam owned after they got married (you can choose from the list given on the 500 point question).
Answer: Torino, Vega, Impala, Voyager
What widespread shortage occurred that also happened during Covid, but was caused by a joke made on late night television by Johnny Carson?
Answer: Toilet paper shortage
What uncommon dwelling did one of Preble County's earliest settlers, John Leslie live inside in the timerframe around 1798?
Answer: A hollow Sycamore (or Cottonwood) Tree
In the 60s, a tiny fishing dispute escalated into a serious conflict dubbed the "Cod War", and involved net cutting, ship ramming and all out naval brinksmanship. This narrowly escaped becoming an official armed conflict. This conflict was between the UK and what cold country?
Answer: Iceland