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Who ran for President of the United States with the slogan 'A chicken in every pot, and a car in every garage.'
William G. Harding, Calvin Coolidge, Herbert Hoover, Franklin D. Roosevelt, or Thomas E. Dewey
"Who but Hoover?" – 1928 U.S. presidential campaign slogan of Herbert Hoover. "A chicken in every pot and a car in every garage" – Commonly cited version of a claim asserted in a Republican Party flier on behalf of the 1928 U.S. presidential campaign of Herbert Hoover.
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What is the most common species of birds found in the world?
Common Pheasant, American Robin, Mourning Dove, Red-billed Quelea, or Chicken
Rank, Bird Type, Estimated Population
1, Domestic Chicken, 22.67 Billion
2, Red-billed quelea, 1.5 Billion
3, Mourning Dove, 475 Million
4, American Robin, 310 Million
5, Common Pheasant, 160 Million to 219 Million
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Scott Joseph Kelly (born February 21, 1964) is an American engineer, retired astronaut, and naval aviator. A veteran of how many space flights?
2, 3, 4, or 5
Scott Kelly has had 4 space flights
1
Where is 'The Leaning Tower of Pisa'?
Italy, France, Greece, or Spain
Pisa, Italy
1
After learning all about Scott Kelly and his time in space, how many missions has Scott Kelly been a member of?
8, 9, 10, or 11 missions
Scott Kelly has been a member of 9 missions.
STS-103, STS-118, Soyuz TMA-01M (Expedition 25/26), Soyuz TMA-16M/Soyuz TMA-18M (Expedition 43/44/45/46, ISS year-long mission)
1
In 1927 who became the first man to fly solo and nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean?
On May 21, 1927, Charles A. Lindbergh completed the first solo, nonstop transatlantic flight in history, flying his Spirit of St. Louis from Long Island, New York, to Paris, France.
1
Where does the music known as Kpop come from?
United States, Korea, Japan, or Australia
Kpop stands for Korean popular music. It is most commonly known as K-pop which is mainstream music that originated in South Korea. K-pop music in the country could be considered similar to Taylor Swift in the United States. You may see Korean pop written as K-pop, K pop, Kpop, K-Pop, and KPOP.
1
The start of spring falls on one of three dates in March every year. What are those three dates?
March 17, 18, or 19
March 18, 19, or 20
March 19, 20, or 21
March 20, 21, or 22
March 21, 22, or 23
Astronomically speaking, the first day of spring is marked by the spring equinox, which falls on March 19, 20, or 21 every year. The equinox happens at the same moment worldwide, although our clock times reflect a different time zone.
1
What does the Latin word 'circa' mean when preceding a date?
Starting, Ending, During, or Around
Around
Circa is often used in historical writing if there is uncertainty about the precise date of an event.
1
Happy Birthday, Chuck Norris! We know and admire our favorite Texas Ranger, but is Chuck his first name or a screen name? What is the first name on his birth certificate?
Chuck, Carlos, Charlton, or Charles
Bonus Question for 10 points, how old is "Chuck Norris" today?
Carlos Ray Norris was born on March 10, 1940, and is 83 years old.
2
What is the only infectious disease to be completely eradicated by mankind in the past 50 years?
Smallpox, Polio (poliomielitis), Mumps, Measles
The last known natural case was in Somalia in 1977. In 1980 WHO declared smallpox eradicated – the only infectious disease to achieve this distinction. This remains among the most notable and profound public health successes in history.
2
What is the disease German Measles as known as?
Rubella (German Measles, Three-Day Measles) Related Pages. Rubella is a contagious disease caused by a virus. Most people who get rubella usually have a mild illness, with symptoms that can include a low-grade fever, sore throat, and a rash that starts on the face and spreads to the rest of the body.
2
Scott Kelly's first spaceflight was as pilot of this space shuttle in December 1999.
Discovery, Endeavour, Atlantis, or Enterprise
Scott Kelly's first spaceflight was as pilot of Space Shuttle Discovery during STS-103 in December 1999.
2
What is the only state in the United States that does not have a flag with 4 edges?
Idaho, Rhode Island, Ohio, or North Dakota
The state flag of Ohio
2
Roald Amundsen was the first person to reach what point on Earth?
North Pole, South Pole, Mount Everest, or the Marianna Trench
The party of five, led by Amundsen, became the first to successfully reach the South Pole on 14 December 1911.
2
The better-known name of Farrokh Bulsara (Fa*rok Bull*sar*a) went on to form this famous rock band known around the world.
U2, Queen, Dire Straits, or The Who
(All of these bands preformed at Live Aid 1985)
Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara; 5 September 1946 – 24 November 1991) was a British singer and songwriter, who achieved worldwide fame as the lead vocalist of the rock band Queen.
2
What day in March does Daylight Saving Time fall on?
Second Saturday, Second Sunday, Third Saturday, or Third Sunday
Daylight Saving Time always begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November. To remember which way to set their clocks, folks often use the expression, “spring forward, fall back.” Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at 2:00 A.M.
2
Where would you find a gnomon?
In your foot, Inside a TV set, On a sundial, or Under the sea
On a Sundial
The gnomon is the little pointer that casts a shadow on the face of a sundial.
3
What is the common name for dried plums?
Dried plums are called prunes and are a great snack. Plums are closely related to peaches, nectarines, and apricots. The most common varieties of plums are European and Japanese plums. Plums are eaten fresh, dried (prunes), and used in jams or beverages.
3
How many edges does a cube have?
6, 8, 10, 12, or 14 edges
12 edges
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbuAeEEPXWo go to 34 seconds
3
Scott Kelly's second spaceflight was as mission commander of STS-118, a Space Shuttle mission to the ISS (International Space Station) in August 2007, that lasted how long?
12, 14, 16, 18 days
Scott Kelly's second spaceflight was as mission commander of STS-118, a 12-day Space Shuttle mission to the ISS in August 2007.
3
What is the largest city in Europe by population within the city limits?
Kyiv, Ukraine
Madrid, Spain
Berlin, Germany
London, UK
- London, UK: 9,002,500
- Berlin, Germany: 3,664,000
- Madrid, Spain: 3,305,400
- Kyiv, Ukraine: 2,920,873
- Rome, Italy: 2,844,750
- Bucharest, Romania: 2,161,347
3
The Great Sphinx of Giza is a limestone statue of a reclining sphinx, a mythical creature with the head of a human, and the body of a what?
Camel, Lion, Dog, or Horse
The Great Sphinx of Giza is a limestone statue of a reclining sphinx, a mythical creature with the head of a human, and the body of a lion.
3
According to the commercial, what is 'The Fabric of Our Lives®'?
Cotton, Kodak, Levi's, or Fruit of the Loom
A natural, eco-friendly fiber that has far-reaching benefits for every aspect of your life, cotton is pretty special. That’s why we call it The Fabric of Our Lives®.
3
What other month finishes on the same day of the week as March every year?
June, July, September, or December
March ends on the same day of the week as June every year, as each other's last days are exactly 13 weeks (91 days) apart. In common years, March starts on the same day of the week as June of the previous year, and in leap years, September and December of the previous year.
3
Spinach consumption rose by over 33% in the USA in 1931. What is the main reason commentators give for this?
The 'Popeye' comic, Failure of the cabbage crop in Idaho, A sales promotion campaign by Ford, or It was FDR's favorite food
The release of the "Popeye" comic strip
The first Popeye comic strip series appeared in 1931 - and as a result, kids thought they could build their muscle power up quickly by consuming massive amounts of the green vegetable. Either that or Moms saw it as a good excuse to persuade their kids to eat some greens!
4
The Roaring Twenties ushered in some new and unusual styles of clothing. On what part of your body would you wear a cloche?
Arm, Chest, Torso, or Head
The cloche hat is a bell-shaped hat that was popular during the 1920s. Cloche hats were usually made of felt so that they fitted close to the head. Cloche is the French word for the bell!
4
What are the holes in the Moon's surface called?
Craters are the most common surface features on many solid planets and moons—Mercury and our Moon are covered with craters. This portion of the Moon is covered by numerous circular holes. These are impact craters, each of which was formed when an asteroid or comet collided with the Moon's surface.
4
How much time has Scott Kelly logged in an EVA (space) suit during his missions to the ISS (International Space Station)?
(These times are rounded for ease)
12.75 hours, 15.25 hours, 18.5 hours, or 21.25 hours
Scott Kelly has logged 18.5 hours (18 hours and 20 minutes, to be exact) in EVA (space) suits during his missions to the ISS (International Space Station).
4
Baffin Island is the largest island of what country?
Canada, Greenland, Norway, or Australia
Baffin Island (Inuktitut: ᕿᑭᖅᑖᓗᒃ, Qikiqtaaluk) is an island in Nunavut, Canada. It's the world's fifth-largest island. It is larger in area than Spain but has a population of only 13,000 people (2016). It lies to the west of Greenland, across Baffin Bay.
4
William Schrafft developed this easter candy in the late 1800s.
Peep's, Cadbury Eggs, Chocolate Bunnies, or Jelly Beans
The jelly bean is believed to have been invented by William Schrafft a sweet maker from Boston. He had the idea to mold jelly into small round shapes, or beans, hence the name jelly beans. He encouraged people to send them as gifts to soldiers that were away from home fighting in a war.
4
What month is the equivalent of March in the Southern Hemisphere?
June, July, September, or December
The March equinox on the 20 or 21 marks the astronomical beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and the beginning of autumn in the Southern Hemisphere, where September is the seasonal equivalent of the Northern Hemisphere's March.
4
In their slogan, how many varieties is the Heinz company famous for?
57 Varieties
The number 57 does not relate to the quantity of products offered by the Heinz company. The numbers 5 and 7 held a special significance for founder H.J. Heinz and his wife, he adopted the slogan 57 Varieties.
5
Which mythological flying creature lends its name to a U.S. city, an Irish park, and a Harry Potter novel?
The phoenix is a mythological bird that dies in a burst of flame, only to rise again from the ashes. Phoenix, Arizona is the most well-known, but there are fourteen states in the USA that have a city called Phoenix. The Phoenix Park, located in Dublin, Ireland, is one of the largest enclosed urban parks in Europe. The fifth book in the Harry Potter series is called Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
5
Which planet has the fastest rotation?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, or Neptune
As a result of Jupiter's high speed of rotation, the duration of one day, roughly 9 hours and 55 minutes, Jupiter is the shortest among all the planets in the solar system.
5
How many days has Astronaut Scott Kelly spent on missions in space?
259, 340, 468, or 520 days
Scott Kelly has accumulated 520 days in space.
5
How many oceans does the Equator run through?
2, 3, 4, or 5 oceans
The Equator, the Tropic of Cancer, and the Tropic of Capricorn pass through 3 oceans.
5
In 1993, the Russian astronaut Aleksandr Serebrov brought his Game Boy with him, on a mission to the Mir Space Station, in order to play this game.
Tetris, Mega Man IV, Mortal Kombat II, or Super Mario Bros.
Tetris.
5
In the oldest Roman calendar, a full year was ten months. What number month of the year was March at that time?
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th month
The resulting calendar, whose structure borrowed heavily from the ancient Greek calendar system, had only 10 months, with March (Martius) being the first month of the year. The winter season was not assigned to any month, so the year only lasted 304 days, with 61 days unaccounted for in the winter.
5
What animal do these names have in common: Cornelius, Cogburn, Foghorn, and Chanticleer?
Rooster
Foghorn Leghorn was the rooster of Warner Brother cartoons. Reuben J. 'Rooster' Cogburn was played by John Wayne, while Kellogg's Corn Flakes mascot is Cornelius Rooster. Finally, Chanticleer is a rooster appearing in fables with Reynard the Fox and in Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales.
5
Which planet has the slowest rotation?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Saturn, Uranus, or Neptune
Venus, our closest planetary neighbor, has the slowest rotational period, 243 days and 26 minutes, of any world in our solar system—and according to data recently gathered by the European Space Agency's Venus Express orbiter, it's getting slower.
5
Bonus Question for 5 points. Out of all of Scott Kelly's missions to space, how many spacewalks has Scott Kelly performed in an EVA (space) suit?
3, 6, 9, or 12 spacewalks
Bonus Answer for 5 points. Scott Kelly has performed 3 spacewalks in an EVA (space) suit.
5
Bonus Question for 5 points each, name the oceans that the Equator passes through.
Bonus Answer for 5 points each, the Equator passes through the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.
5
What 80s rock legend was born on March 2nd?
Jon Bon Jovi (Bon Jovi), Axle Rose (Guns N' Roses), Vince Neil (Motley Crue), or James Hetfield (Metallica)
John Francis Bongiovi Jr. (born March 2, 1962), known professionally as Jon Bon Jovi, is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and actor. He is best known as the founder and frontman of the rock band Bon Jovi, which was formed in 1983. He has released 15 studio albums with his band as well as two solo albums.
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Bonus Question for 5 points. Which name was both the birth name of Judy Garland and the middle name of Diana, Princess of Wales?
Frances, Elizabeth, Barbara, or Jane
Bonus Answer for 5 points. Frances
Judy Garland was born Frances Ethel Gumm on June 10, 1922. Princess Diana was born Diana Frances Spencer.