What’s in a Name
The full name of IBM
International Business Machines
Within 5 years, what year did railroads stop using cabooses?
1982.
What airline used ‘Fly the Friendly Skies’ in their ad campaigns?
United Airlines.
What is Mike’s favorite dog breed?
Golden retriever.
My 409 was a popular Beach Boys song in the 60s. What is the make and model of a 409?
This song describes the Chevrolet 409, named because of its huge 409 cubic-inch engine.
The full name of GEICO
Government Employees Insurance Company
If two trains start at the same time, one in Los Angeles and one on New York, what is the largest city near where they will meet?
Overton, NE – Omaha (210 miles).
What are the two remaining major large passenger aircraft manufacturers?
Boeing and Airbus.
Greyhounds are the fastest dog breed. Within 5 mph, what is their top speed?
45 mph.
What is the longest continuously running vehicle model in the US?
Chevrolet Suburban, launched in 1933 - 88 years old.
The full name of 3M
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing
What is the full name of AMTRAK?
American Track (National Railroad Passenger Corporation).
Within 5 years, what was the year that TWA stopped flying?
2001.
What are the two dog breeds that make a chug?
It is a chihuahua-pug mix.
What was faster in 1972, a Chevy Vega or a Ford Pinto?
The Pinto is quicker, with quarter-mile times of 17.7 seconds at 75.0 mph—0.5 seconds and 1.2 mph quicker than the Vega.
The full name of AFLAC
American Family Life Assurance Company
Class 1 railroads are the largest that operate in the US. Name three of the seven railroads.
BNSF Railway Co., CSX Transportation, Grand Trunk Corporation (Canadian National), Kansas City Southern Railway, Norfolk Southern, Soo Line Corporation (Canadian Pacific), and Union Pacific Railroad.
What is the name of the National Airline of Israel?
El Al
Saint Bernard’s are best known as mountain rescue dogs. Within 25 pounds, what is the average weight of a full-grown Saint Bernard?
180 pounds.
The Ford F150 is again the most popular vehicle in 2019. What is the most popular car (manufacturer and model)?
Toyota Camry.
The full name of CVS
Consumer Value Stores
The fastest running train in the US is the Acela, servicing Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, DC, and other intermediate cities. Within 10 mph, what is the fastest speed this train runs?
150 mph.
The Boeing 727 was the most widely sold commercial jet. Within 5 years, what year did it stop flying?
1984.
Within 25, how many dog breeds are registered with the AKC (American Kennel Club)?
192 breeds.
Within 25, how many cars does Jay Leno own?
169 cars and 117 motorbikes.