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TBP Trivia
100

Which mystery writer holds the Guinness World Record for the most translated works?

Agatha Christie

100

How many colors are in a rainbow?

7 Colors

100

What animal is the closest living relative to the T-rex?

Chicken

100

In 1989, this letter was modernized with new conduits, enclosed wirings, and special multi-bulb terminals for easy color change.

The M
100

What is the name of the Mines Tau Beta Pi chapter?

Colorado Alpha

200

In the book "Pride and Prejudice," who is Elizabeth Bennet in love with?

Mr. Darcy

200

How many pounds are in a ton?

2,000 pounds

200

What animal's nickname is "Sea Cow"?

Manatee

200
At what time is the daily blast sent in the morning?

6 am

200

When is the Chipotle fundraiser event?

Tomorrow! (4-8pm)

300

What Charles Dickens novel begins with the sentence, "It was the worst of times, it was the best of times."?

A Tale of Two Cities

300

What is the diameter of the earth?

~12,800 km / 8,000 miles

300

What is the only mammal capable of true flight?

Bats

300

If you are standing at the intersection of 16th and Illinois, list two of the buildings that you could possibly enter.

Brown, Berthoud, Alderson, CTLM

300

When is the deadline to sign up for the Food Bank of the Rockies Volunteering event?

February 19

400

What's the name of the pig in the book "Charlotte's Web"? 

Wilbur

400

What year was the very first model of the iPhone released?

2007

400

Where is the only place on a dog's body that has sweat glands?

Pads of the Paws (Paws)

400

For the 2024 homecoming football game, who was the Oredigger’s opponent?

Black Hills State

400

Which famous astronaut was a member of TBP?

Buzz Aldrin (and a lot of other astronauts)

500

What book holds the record for the fastest-selling book in history?

Harry Potter and the Dealthy Hollows

500

How fast was the first person ever convicted of “speeding?”

8 mph

500

What is the true deadliest creature in the world?

Mosquito

500

In the Mines fight song, how many times is the word ‘helluva’ sung?

12

500

What year was TBP (the national organization) founded?

1885