Fun Facts and Fiction about Texas
Dr. Pepper was created in what town in Texas
What group recorded the one hit wonder "Come on Eileen" in 1982?
Dexys Midnight Runners
"The George Washington of South America" led the way to freedom for millions of South Americans.
Simon Bolivar
In 1982, Bill Murray appeared on what American late-night talk show as it’s first ever guest?
David Letterman
The world is divided into four nations -- the Water Tribe, the Earth Kingdom, the Fire Nation and and the Air Nomads -- each represented by a natural element for which the nation is named. What show is this?
Avatar: The last airbender
Six Flags over Texas are named after six countries. What are they?
These six countries are Spain, France, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the United States, and the Confederate States of America. The six flags can be found on the reverse of the Seal of Texas.
Who recorded the one hit wonder "Whoop There It is" in 1993
Tag Team
may not have been the only Mexican muralist, but he was certainly the most famous. Together with David Alfaro Siquieros and José Clemente Orozco, they brought art out of the museums and into the streets, inviting international controversy at every turn.
Diego Rivera
A fictional Princeton Plainsboro Teaching Hospital in New Jersey, was the set of what popular American television medical drama starring Hugh Laurie?
Four young friends share action and extreme sports in the animated town of Ocean Shores, Calif. Otto, his sister, Reggie, and their pals Twister and Sam excel at just about every aggressive sport you can imagine. Whether it's skateboarding, mountain biking or surfing, together these kids are up for anything.
Rocket Power
Texas is the only state in the country with its own power grid. True or False?
There are three power grids in the U.S.: one for states east of the Rocky Mountains, one for states between the Pacific and the Rocky Mountains, and one for Texas.
What artist recorded the one hit wonder "take on me" in 1985?
A-ha
Chile's dictator between 1974 and 1990, he was one of the leading figures in Operation Condor, an effort to intimidate and murder leftist opposition leaders. Operation Condor was a joint effort among Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia and Brazil, all with the support of the United States Government.
Augusto Pinochet
In the television show Roseanne, which state did the Conner family live in?
Illinois
Timmy Turner, a 10-year-old boy, has had it with his babysitter! He summons his fairy godparents who have the power to grant him wishes. Some of the wishes are really helpful, others don't work out so well. Timmy's godparents Wanda and Cosmo have ideas of their own and always lead Timmy on interesting adventures.
Fairly Oddparents
The deadliest natural disaster occurred in Texas. True or False?
The Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900 took between 6,000 and 12,000 lives with a storm surge of 8–15 feet (2.4–4.5 meters). The next deadliest hurricane in U.S. history was Hurricane Katrina, which claimed 1,200 lives.
What artists recorded "Pass the Dutchie" in 1982?
Musical Youth
He did not invent Magical realism, that most Latin American of literary genres, but he perfected it. The winner of the 1982 Nobel Prize for Literature is Latin America's most celebrated writer, and his works have been translated into dozens of languages and have sold millions of copies.
Gabriel García Márquez
Robin William’s television series, Mork and Mindy, was a spin-off of what other famous show?
Happy Days
A wallaby who has moved from his native Australia to the United States. But life in the United States isn't as idyllic as he had hoped it would be, for he is surrounded by annoying neighbors, tons of laundry, and life's issues in general. By his side to help him over the obstacles and through the challenges life throws at him are his best friend Heffer (a dim-witted bovine), his canine companion Spunky, and his neurotic buddy Filburt.
Rocko's Modern Life
What city in Texas is considered the Helium capital of the world
Home to America’s National Helium Reserve, Amarillo contains about 90% of the world’s recoverable helium supply. Scientists initially believed that helium didn’t exist on Earth due to several failed experiments to replicate the gas.
What artists recorded the famous song "Always Something there to remind me" in 1983?
Naked Eyes
A native of the rural province of Quiché, Guatemala, she and her family were involved in the bitter struggle for indigenous rights. She rose to prominence in 1982 when her autobiography was ghost-written by Elizabeth Burgos. She turned the resulting international attention into a platform for activism, and she was awarded the 1992 Nobel Peace Prize. She continues to be a world leader in native rights.
Rigoberta Menchú
In October 1962, who took over the permanent hosting duties of the Tonight Show?
Johnny Carson
This spooky anthology series for kids recounts ghost stories told by the young members of the Midnight Society as they gather around a campfire. Each episode opens with members of the Midnight Society at their secret spot in the woods, where they prepare their fire and the night's storyteller announces the title of the his or her offering. However, the cameras soon leave the storyteller and switch to the tale being told.
Are you afraid of the dark