Thursday, July 31, 2014
ANSWER: Government
United Kingdom
The House of Lords is the second chamber of the UK Parliament. It is independent from, and complements the work of, the elected House of Commons. The Lords shares the task of making and shaping laws and checking and challenging the work of the government.
Matt: CORRECT
Record: 663-553
The House of Lords is the second chamber of the UK Parliament. It is independent from, and complements the work of, the elected House of Commons. The Lords shares the task of making and shaping laws and checking and challenging the work of the government.
Matt: CORRECT
Record: 663-553
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Thursday, July 24, 2014
ANSWER: Sports
Julio Franco
On April 20, 2006, pinch-hitting with one out in the eighth inning against the San Diego Padres, Franco hit a go-ahead two-run home run, becoming the oldest player in Major League history to hit a home run. Franco hit a three-run homer on September 30, 2006, in Washington to extend his own record. It was one of three hits in the game for Franco, who fell a triple short of hitting for the cycle. Franco yet again bested himself on May 4, 2007 when he homered into the swimming pool at Chase Field against Arizona Diamondbacks lefty Randy Johnson - a game in which he also stole a base.
Matt: WRONG
Record: 661-552
On April 20, 2006, pinch-hitting with one out in the eighth inning against the San Diego Padres, Franco hit a go-ahead two-run home run, becoming the oldest player in Major League history to hit a home run. Franco hit a three-run homer on September 30, 2006, in Washington to extend his own record. It was one of three hits in the game for Franco, who fell a triple short of hitting for the cycle. Franco yet again bested himself on May 4, 2007 when he homered into the swimming pool at Chase Field against Arizona Diamondbacks lefty Randy Johnson - a game in which he also stole a base.
Matt: WRONG
Record: 661-552
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
ANSWER: Landmarks
LAND
The sign was first erected in 1923 and originally read "HOLLYWOODLAND". Its purpose was to advertise the name of a new housing development in the hills above the Hollywood district of Chinatown. H.J. Whitley had already used a sign to advertise his development Whitley Heights, which was located between Highland Avenue and Vine Avenue. In 1949 the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce began a contract with the City of Los Angeles Parks Department to repair and rebuild the sign. The contract stipulated that "LAND" be removed to spell "Hollywood" and reflect the district, not the "Hollywoodland" housing development.
Matt: CORRECT
Record: 660-551
The sign was first erected in 1923 and originally read "HOLLYWOODLAND". Its purpose was to advertise the name of a new housing development in the hills above the Hollywood district of Chinatown. H.J. Whitley had already used a sign to advertise his development Whitley Heights, which was located between Highland Avenue and Vine Avenue. In 1949 the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce began a contract with the City of Los Angeles Parks Department to repair and rebuild the sign. The contract stipulated that "LAND" be removed to spell "Hollywood" and reflect the district, not the "Hollywoodland" housing development.
Matt: CORRECT
Record: 660-551
Monday, July 21, 2014
ANSWER: US States
New York
In 1664, Charles granted American territory between the Delaware and Connecticut Rivers to James. Following its capture by the English the former Dutch territory of New Netherland and its principal port, New Amsterdam, were named the Province and City of New York in James's honour. After the founding, the duke gave part of the colony to proprietors George Carteret and John Berkeley. Fort Orange, 240 kilometres (150 mi) north on the Hudson River, was renamed Albany after James's Scottish title.
Matt: CORRECT
Record: 659-551
In 1664, Charles granted American territory between the Delaware and Connecticut Rivers to James. Following its capture by the English the former Dutch territory of New Netherland and its principal port, New Amsterdam, were named the Province and City of New York in James's honour. After the founding, the duke gave part of the colony to proprietors George Carteret and John Berkeley. Fort Orange, 240 kilometres (150 mi) north on the Hudson River, was renamed Albany after James's Scottish title.
Matt: CORRECT
Record: 659-551
Thursday, July 17, 2014
ANSWER: Books
Cocker Spaniel
With the first Dick and Jane book being a 1930's "Pre-Reader", a wordless picture book, the company introduced new titles in 1940, 1946, 1951, 1962, and lastly in 1965. Many changes occurred over the years; Mew the kitten had a name change, from Mew to Puff (he was even named Spot in the very beginning); Spot changed from a Terrier named Happy, to Spot, a beautiful Cocker Spaniel.
Matt: --
Record: 658-551
With the first Dick and Jane book being a 1930's "Pre-Reader", a wordless picture book, the company introduced new titles in 1940, 1946, 1951, 1962, and lastly in 1965. Many changes occurred over the years; Mew the kitten had a name change, from Mew to Puff (he was even named Spot in the very beginning); Spot changed from a Terrier named Happy, to Spot, a beautiful Cocker Spaniel.
Matt: --
Record: 658-551
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
ANSWER: Comic Strips
1978
Garfield is a comic strip created by Jim Davis. Published since June 19, 1978, it chronicles the life of the title character, the cat Garfield (named after the grandfather of Davis); his owner, Jon Arbuckle; and Jon's dog, Odie. As of 2013, it was syndicated in roughly 2,580 newspapers and journals, and held the Guinness World Record for being the world's most widely syndicated comic strip.
Matt: CORRECT
Record: 658-551
Garfield is a comic strip created by Jim Davis. Published since June 19, 1978, it chronicles the life of the title character, the cat Garfield (named after the grandfather of Davis); his owner, Jon Arbuckle; and Jon's dog, Odie. As of 2013, it was syndicated in roughly 2,580 newspapers and journals, and held the Guinness World Record for being the world's most widely syndicated comic strip.
Matt: CORRECT
Record: 658-551
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Thursday, July 10, 2014
ANSWER: Sports
10
There are ten players on each team: three attackers, three midfielders, four defenders.
Matt: CORRECT
Record: 657-550
There are ten players on each team: three attackers, three midfielders, four defenders.
Matt: CORRECT
Record: 657-550
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
ANSWER: Products
Elmer's Glue
The fictional Elsie’s cartoon mate, Elmer the Bull, was created later and lent to Borden's then chemical division as mascot for Elmer's Glue. The pair was given offspring Beulah and Beauregard in 1948, and twins Larabee and Lobelia in 1957.
Matt: CORRECT
Record: 656-550
The fictional Elsie’s cartoon mate, Elmer the Bull, was created later and lent to Borden's then chemical division as mascot for Elmer's Glue. The pair was given offspring Beulah and Beauregard in 1948, and twins Larabee and Lobelia in 1957.
Matt: CORRECT
Record: 656-550
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
QUESTION: Products
What product was named after the bull that was designed to be the husband of Elsie the Cow?
ANSWER: Presidents
Lyndon B. Johnson
The Great Society was a set of domestic political programs in the United States launched by U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964. Two main goals of the Great Society social reforms were the elimination of poverty and racial injustice. President Johnson first used the term "Great Society" during a speech at Ohio University, then unveiled the program in greater detail at an appearance at University of Michigan. New major spending programs that addressed education, medical care, urban problems, and transportation were launched during this period. The program and its initiatives were subsequently promoted by him and fellow Democrats in Congress in the 1960s and years following. The Great Society in scope and sweep resembled the New Deal domestic agenda of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Matt: WRONG
Record: 655-550
The Great Society was a set of domestic political programs in the United States launched by U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964. Two main goals of the Great Society social reforms were the elimination of poverty and racial injustice. President Johnson first used the term "Great Society" during a speech at Ohio University, then unveiled the program in greater detail at an appearance at University of Michigan. New major spending programs that addressed education, medical care, urban problems, and transportation were launched during this period. The program and its initiatives were subsequently promoted by him and fellow Democrats in Congress in the 1960s and years following. The Great Society in scope and sweep resembled the New Deal domestic agenda of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Matt: WRONG
Record: 655-550
Thursday, July 3, 2014
ANSWER: Movies
Eric Stoltz
Stoltz was originally cast as Marty McFly for Back to the Future in 1985 but he was replaced after five weeks of filming, when Michael J. Fox (the director's first choice for the role) agreed to divide time between the movie and his television sitcom, Family Ties. The director, Robert Zemeckis, said that while Stoltz provided an admirable performance, it lacked the precise comedic sense that Zemeckis was seeking.
Matt: CORRECT
Record: 655-549
Stoltz was originally cast as Marty McFly for Back to the Future in 1985 but he was replaced after five weeks of filming, when Michael J. Fox (the director's first choice for the role) agreed to divide time between the movie and his television sitcom, Family Ties. The director, Robert Zemeckis, said that while Stoltz provided an admirable performance, it lacked the precise comedic sense that Zemeckis was seeking.
Matt: CORRECT
Record: 655-549
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
ANSWER: People/Places
Upper Peninsula of Michigan
The Upper Peninsula contains 29% of the land area of Michigan but just 3% of its total population. Residents are frequently called Yoopers (derived from "U.P.-ers") and have a strong regional identity. Large numbers of Finnish, Swedish, Cornish, and Italian immigrants came to the Upper Peninsula, especially the Keweenaw Peninsula, to work in the area's mines.
Matt: --
Record: 654-549
The Upper Peninsula contains 29% of the land area of Michigan but just 3% of its total population. Residents are frequently called Yoopers (derived from "U.P.-ers") and have a strong regional identity. Large numbers of Finnish, Swedish, Cornish, and Italian immigrants came to the Upper Peninsula, especially the Keweenaw Peninsula, to work in the area's mines.
Matt: --
Record: 654-549
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
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