A Pen
The quote is at the 1:16 mark.
Matt: WRONG
Record: 24-12
Friday, August 29, 2008
QUESTION: Movies
In 1989's Say Anything Lloyd tells Diane he loves her. He "gave her his heart", what did she "give him"?
Thursday, August 28, 2008
ANSWER: Science
Charcoal
Lump or “natural” charcoal is produced by partially burning wood or by heating wood without oxygen. Unlike charcoal briquettes, lump charcoal contains no additives and is not compressed or molded; instead, it retains the shape of the wood from which it was produced. Lump charcoal is made from either natural wood (from trees or saw mills), or from processed wood (from building material scraps, furniture remnants, pallets, flooring scraps, etc.).
Matt: CORRECT
Record: 24-11
Lump or “natural” charcoal is produced by partially burning wood or by heating wood without oxygen. Unlike charcoal briquettes, lump charcoal contains no additives and is not compressed or molded; instead, it retains the shape of the wood from which it was produced. Lump charcoal is made from either natural wood (from trees or saw mills), or from processed wood (from building material scraps, furniture remnants, pallets, flooring scraps, etc.).
Matt: CORRECT
Record: 24-11
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
ANSWER: Football
Snowball
A snowball in Buffalo on the last weekend of the 1975 regular season kept Chuck Foreman from winning the 1975 NFC rushing title. It also prevented him from becoming the only player in NFL history to lead his conference in rushing and receptions and setting the NFL touchdown record. Foreman was on his way to scoring his 22nd touchdown when he was hit by an iceball to the face by an angry Buffalo fan. He developed double vision and was pulled from the game and missed the 4th quarter, which stopped him from tying O.J.Simpson
Matt: CORRECT
Record: 23-11
A snowball in Buffalo on the last weekend of the 1975 regular season kept Chuck Foreman from winning the 1975 NFC rushing title. It also prevented him from becoming the only player in NFL history to lead his conference in rushing and receptions and setting the NFL touchdown record. Foreman was on his way to scoring his 22nd touchdown when he was hit by an iceball to the face by an angry Buffalo fan. He developed double vision and was pulled from the game and missed the 4th quarter, which stopped him from tying O.J.Simpson
Matt: CORRECT
Record: 23-11
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
QUESTION: Football
What did a Buffalo fan hit Chuck Foreman in the eye with during a game, ending his chance of winning the NFC rushing title in 1975?
ANSWER: Bible
Sheep
Sheep are mentioned in the Bible more than five hundred times and a large variety of terms are employed to describe the different breeds, age, and sex types. While most of the references in the Old Testament are literal, practically all references in the New Testament are metaphors comparing the relationship of Christ and his followers to that of the shepherd and his flock
Matt: CORRECT
Record: 22-11
Sheep are mentioned in the Bible more than five hundred times and a large variety of terms are employed to describe the different breeds, age, and sex types. While most of the references in the Old Testament are literal, practically all references in the New Testament are metaphors comparing the relationship of Christ and his followers to that of the shepherd and his flock
Matt: CORRECT
Record: 22-11
Monday, August 25, 2008
ANSWER: Places
College Park Airport (Maryland)
College Park Airport was established in 1909 after Wilbur Wright came to the field to train two military officers to fly in the government's first aeroplane. The facility is now the world's oldest continuously operated airport, and is the site of many significant aviation firsts. College Park Airport, known as the "Cradle of Aviation," is an active airport serving the needs of aircraft pilots, and is also a site for history buffs and aviation enthusiasts.
Matt: WRONG
Record: 21-11
College Park Airport was established in 1909 after Wilbur Wright came to the field to train two military officers to fly in the government's first aeroplane. The facility is now the world's oldest continuously operated airport, and is the site of many significant aviation firsts. College Park Airport, known as the "Cradle of Aviation," is an active airport serving the needs of aircraft pilots, and is also a site for history buffs and aviation enthusiasts.
Matt: WRONG
Record: 21-11
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Friday, August 22, 2008
ANSWER: Music/TV
AC/DC & Metallica
Beavis typically wears a blue Metallica T-shirt (in some earlier episodes, a Slayer T-shirt), while Butt-head is usually seen wearing a grey AC/DC T-shirt. (On some merchandising items these shirts were changed to read "Skull" and "Death Rock" due to trademark and licensing issues.)The two characters often spend time around TV, junk food (usually nachos), Fruity Whips (a beverage similar to a Slurpee), shopping malls, heavy metal music, and utterly futile efforts at trying to "score with chicks".
Matt: CORRECT
Record: 21-10
Beavis typically wears a blue Metallica T-shirt (in some earlier episodes, a Slayer T-shirt), while Butt-head is usually seen wearing a grey AC/DC T-shirt. (On some merchandising items these shirts were changed to read "Skull" and "Death Rock" due to trademark and licensing issues.)The two characters often spend time around TV, junk food (usually nachos), Fruity Whips (a beverage similar to a Slurpee), shopping malls, heavy metal music, and utterly futile efforts at trying to "score with chicks".
Matt: CORRECT
Record: 21-10
Thursday, August 21, 2008
ANSWER: History
Flying Fortress
The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is a four-engine heavy bomber aircraft developed for the U.S. Army Air Corps. Competing against Douglas and Martin for a contract to build 200 bombers, the Boeing entry outperformed both the other competitors and more than met the Air Corps' expectations. Although Boeing lost the contract due to the prototype's crash, the Air Corps was so impressed with Boeing's design that they ordered 13 B-17s. The B-17 Flying Fortress went on to enter full-scale production and was considered the first truly mass-produced large aircraft, eventually evolving through numerous design advancements.
Matt: CORRECT
Record: 20-10
The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is a four-engine heavy bomber aircraft developed for the U.S. Army Air Corps. Competing against Douglas and Martin for a contract to build 200 bombers, the Boeing entry outperformed both the other competitors and more than met the Air Corps' expectations. Although Boeing lost the contract due to the prototype's crash, the Air Corps was so impressed with Boeing's design that they ordered 13 B-17s. The B-17 Flying Fortress went on to enter full-scale production and was considered the first truly mass-produced large aircraft, eventually evolving through numerous design advancements.
Matt: CORRECT
Record: 20-10
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
ANSWER: Celebrities
Sharon Stone
As a young woman, reportedly, Stone's IQ was tested and rated at a high level of 154 points. After skipping a grade in school, she was involuntarily transferred from Saegertown High School to Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, enrolling at the age of fifteen years. She returned for a visit to her college in March of 2007 for academic purposes, and there to her surprise she received an honorary doctorate from their president.
Matt: CORRECT
Record: 19-10
As a young woman, reportedly, Stone's IQ was tested and rated at a high level of 154 points. After skipping a grade in school, she was involuntarily transferred from Saegertown High School to Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, enrolling at the age of fifteen years. She returned for a visit to her college in March of 2007 for academic purposes, and there to her surprise she received an honorary doctorate from their president.
Matt: CORRECT
Record: 19-10
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
ANSWER: Miscellaneous
Flutes
Defined as "a persistent, abnormal, and unwarranted fear of flutes", each year this surprisingly common phobia causes countless people needless distress. It can cause panic attacks and keep people apart from loved ones and business associates. Symptoms typically include shortness of breath, rapid breathing, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, and overall feelings of dread, although everyone experiences aulophobia in their own way and may have different symptoms.
Like all fears and phobias, aulophobia is created by the unconscious mind as a protective mechanism. At some point in your past, there was likely an event linking flutes and emotional trauma. Whilst the original catalyst may have been a real-life scare of some kind, the condition can also be triggered by myriad, benign events like movies, TV, or perhaps seeing someone else experience trauma.
Matt: CORRECT
Record: 18-10
Defined as "a persistent, abnormal, and unwarranted fear of flutes", each year this surprisingly common phobia causes countless people needless distress. It can cause panic attacks and keep people apart from loved ones and business associates. Symptoms typically include shortness of breath, rapid breathing, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, and overall feelings of dread, although everyone experiences aulophobia in their own way and may have different symptoms.
Like all fears and phobias, aulophobia is created by the unconscious mind as a protective mechanism. At some point in your past, there was likely an event linking flutes and emotional trauma. Whilst the original catalyst may have been a real-life scare of some kind, the condition can also be triggered by myriad, benign events like movies, TV, or perhaps seeing someone else experience trauma.
Matt: CORRECT
Record: 18-10
Monday, August 18, 2008
ANSWER: Food
Little Tongue
Linguine:
1948, from It. linguine, pl. of linguina "little tongue," dim. of lingua "tongue," from L. lingua "tongue" (see lingual)
Matt: CORRECT (I guess)
Record: 17-10
Linguine:
1948, from It. linguine, pl. of linguina "little tongue," dim. of lingua "tongue," from L. lingua "tongue" (see lingual)
Matt: CORRECT (I guess)
Record: 17-10
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Friday, August 15, 2008
Stay Tuned
Next week will return to normal, with a wide array of trivia from various categories. Have a good weekend!
ANSWER: Olympics
Four
Carl Lewis has won 9 Olympic gold medals: 4 in long jump, 2 in the 100m, 2 in the 4x100 relay, 1 in the 200m, as well as a silver medal in the 200m.
Matt: WRONG
Record: 16-10
Carl Lewis has won 9 Olympic gold medals: 4 in long jump, 2 in the 100m, 2 in the 4x100 relay, 1 in the 200m, as well as a silver medal in the 200m.
Matt: WRONG
Record: 16-10
Thursday, August 14, 2008
ANSWER: Olympics
Steeplechase
Example of a steeplechase shoe description:
The Nike Zoom Lanang is Nike's steeplechase spike designed to maximize water drainage and minimize water retention. Highly breathable and ultra-lightweight for the athlete who needs specific footwear for running the barriers. (Events 1500m to 3000 meters).
UPPER: Light and open mesh designed to create maximum water drainage ~ Forefoot straps allow the foot to stay positioned over the footbed
MIDSOLE: Low-profile Phylon midsole wedge for a lightweight performance feel
OUTSOLE: Lightweight, aggressive 6 removable pin plate with removable pins for traction in the critical areas under the foot ~ Forefoot perforations allow water to drain quickly
Matt: WRONG
Record: 16-9
Example of a steeplechase shoe description:
The Nike Zoom Lanang is Nike's steeplechase spike designed to maximize water drainage and minimize water retention. Highly breathable and ultra-lightweight for the athlete who needs specific footwear for running the barriers. (Events 1500m to 3000 meters).
UPPER: Light and open mesh designed to create maximum water drainage ~ Forefoot straps allow the foot to stay positioned over the footbed
MIDSOLE: Low-profile Phylon midsole wedge for a lightweight performance feel
OUTSOLE: Lightweight, aggressive 6 removable pin plate with removable pins for traction in the critical areas under the foot ~ Forefoot perforations allow water to drain quickly
Matt: WRONG
Record: 16-9
QUESTION: Olympics
What Olympic event has runners wearing shoes with perforations to allow for drainage?
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
ANSWER: Olympics
Peggy Fleming
Peggy Fleming's unusual style led to five U.S. titles, three World titles and the gold medal in the 1968 Olympics in Grenoble, France. Her award in Grenoble was singularly important for the American athletes and the nation as a whole, for this was the only gold medal that the U.S. Olympic team won in the 1968 Winter Games. It signaled a return to American dominance in the sport of women's figure skating.
Matt: CORRECT
Record: 16-8
Peggy Fleming's unusual style led to five U.S. titles, three World titles and the gold medal in the 1968 Olympics in Grenoble, France. Her award in Grenoble was singularly important for the American athletes and the nation as a whole, for this was the only gold medal that the U.S. Olympic team won in the 1968 Winter Games. It signaled a return to American dominance in the sport of women's figure skating.
Matt: CORRECT
Record: 16-8
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
QUESTION: Olympics
What woman was the only U.S. athlete to win a gold medal at the 1968 Winter Olympics?
ANSWER: Olympics
Synchronized Swimming
Synchronized swimming is a hybrid of swimming, gymnastics, and dance, consisting of swimmers (either individuals, duets, teams or combos) performing a synchronized routine of elaborate and dramatic moves in the water, accompanied by music.
Matt: CORRECT
Record: 15-8
Synchronized swimming is a hybrid of swimming, gymnastics, and dance, consisting of swimmers (either individuals, duets, teams or combos) performing a synchronized routine of elaborate and dramatic moves in the water, accompanied by music.
Matt: CORRECT
Record: 15-8
Monday, August 11, 2008
QUESTION: Olympics
What Olympic aquatic event includes such positions as the flamingo, crane and fishtail?
ANSWER: Olympics
Four
Only sports widely practiced by men in at least seventy-five countries and on four continents, and by women in at least forty countries and on three continents, may be included in the program of the Games of the Olympiad.
Matt: WRONG
Record:14-8
Only sports widely practiced by men in at least seventy-five countries and on four continents, and by women in at least forty countries and on three continents, may be included in the program of the Games of the Olympiad.
Matt: WRONG
Record:14-8
QUESTION: Olympics
How many continents must a sport be played on before the IOC will consider making it an Olympic event for men?
FYI
In honor of the Olympics, this week's questions will all be Olympic themed. Enjoy and good luck!
Friday, August 8, 2008
ANSWER: Cartoons
Brain
Penny's dog is Brain. He assists her in keeping Gadget out of danger and solving the crime. He is a master of disguise and dresses up in order to watch over Gadget and save him from attempts on his life. Although Gadget is in contact with Brain almost the entire time while he is supposedly solving a case, Gadget never sees through his disguises (and as often as not, Gadget assumes Brain is a M.A.D. agent while ignoring all the real ones). Brain's collar is outfitted with a retractable video communications system linked to a computer wristwatch Penny wears that allows her to relay information on Gadget's activity, or warn Brain as to the whereabouts of M.A.D. agents. Brain can speak a human language, though in a gruff "dog" voice. In a pinch, Brain will resort to pantomime and physical gestures to communicate effectively. His name is Finot in the French and the German version.
Matt: CORRECT
Record: 14-7
Penny's dog is Brain. He assists her in keeping Gadget out of danger and solving the crime. He is a master of disguise and dresses up in order to watch over Gadget and save him from attempts on his life. Although Gadget is in contact with Brain almost the entire time while he is supposedly solving a case, Gadget never sees through his disguises (and as often as not, Gadget assumes Brain is a M.A.D. agent while ignoring all the real ones). Brain's collar is outfitted with a retractable video communications system linked to a computer wristwatch Penny wears that allows her to relay information on Gadget's activity, or warn Brain as to the whereabouts of M.A.D. agents. Brain can speak a human language, though in a gruff "dog" voice. In a pinch, Brain will resort to pantomime and physical gestures to communicate effectively. His name is Finot in the French and the German version.
Matt: CORRECT
Record: 14-7
Thursday, August 7, 2008
ANSWER: Invention
Dishwasher
The first reports of a mechanical dishwashing device are of an 1850 patent by Joel Houghton of a hand-powered device.
Modern dishwashers are descended from the 1886 invention of Josephine Cochrane, also hand-powered, which she unveiled at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. Cochrane was quite wealthy and was the granddaughter of John Fitch, the inventor of the steamboat. She never washed dishes herself and only invented the dishwasher as her servants were chipping her fine china.
Models installed with permanent plumbing arrived in 1920s, and electric drying elements were added in 1940.
Matt: WRONG
Record: 13-7
The first reports of a mechanical dishwashing device are of an 1850 patent by Joel Houghton of a hand-powered device.
Modern dishwashers are descended from the 1886 invention of Josephine Cochrane, also hand-powered, which she unveiled at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. Cochrane was quite wealthy and was the granddaughter of John Fitch, the inventor of the steamboat. She never washed dishes herself and only invented the dishwasher as her servants were chipping her fine china.
Models installed with permanent plumbing arrived in 1920s, and electric drying elements were added in 1940.
Matt: WRONG
Record: 13-7
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
ANSWER: Golf
Zero
In common usage, a golfer who shoots par or better. However, the term is an important one in the USGA's course rating and slope rating systems.
For the purposes of rating the difficulty of courses through course rating and slope rating, the USGA defines a scratch golfer thusly: "An amateur player who plays to the standard of the stroke play qualifiers competing in the United States Amateur Championship. The male scratch golfer hits his tee shots an average of 250 yards and can reach a 470-yard hole in two shots. The female scratch golfer can hit her tee shots an average of 210 yards and can reach a 400-yard hole in two shots."
Matt: CORRECT
Record: 13-6
In common usage, a golfer who shoots par or better. However, the term is an important one in the USGA's course rating and slope rating systems.
For the purposes of rating the difficulty of courses through course rating and slope rating, the USGA defines a scratch golfer thusly: "An amateur player who plays to the standard of the stroke play qualifiers competing in the United States Amateur Championship. The male scratch golfer hits his tee shots an average of 250 yards and can reach a 470-yard hole in two shots. The female scratch golfer can hit her tee shots an average of 210 yards and can reach a 400-yard hole in two shots."
Matt: CORRECT
Record: 13-6
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
ANSWER: History
Francois Mitterand
First elected during the May 1981 presidential election, Mitterand became the first socialist president of the Fifth Republic and the first left-wing head of state since 1957. As of 2008 he holds the record of longest serving (14 years) President of France. He was also the oldest President of the Fifth Republic, leaving office at the age of 78.
Matt: WRONG
Record: 12-6
First elected during the May 1981 presidential election, Mitterand became the first socialist president of the Fifth Republic and the first left-wing head of state since 1957. As of 2008 he holds the record of longest serving (14 years) President of France. He was also the oldest President of the Fifth Republic, leaving office at the age of 78.
Matt: WRONG
Record: 12-6
Monday, August 4, 2008
ANSWER: Television
The Cosby Show
The Cosby Show is one of two television shows (All in the Family being the other) that has been #1 in the Nielsen Ratings for 5 consecutive seasons.
These were the ratings for each season, according to ClassicTVHits.com at the end of the season, were:
Season/Ratings Rank
1984-1985: #3
1985-1986: #1
1986-1987: #1
1987-1988: #1
1988-1989: #1
1989-1990: #1 (tied with Roseanne)
1990-1991: #5
1991-1992: #18
Matt: CORRECT
Record: 12-5
The Cosby Show is one of two television shows (All in the Family being the other) that has been #1 in the Nielsen Ratings for 5 consecutive seasons.
These were the ratings for each season, according to ClassicTVHits.com at the end of the season, were:
Season/Ratings Rank
1984-1985: #3
1985-1986: #1
1986-1987: #1
1987-1988: #1
1988-1989: #1
1989-1990: #1 (tied with Roseanne)
1990-1991: #5
1991-1992: #18
Matt: CORRECT
Record: 12-5
QUESTION: Television
What sitcom was among the top 20 most watched shows every season during its entire run, form 1984 to 1992?
Friday, August 1, 2008
ANSWER: Basketball
Rookie of the Year
The Eddie Gottlieb Trophy is awarded annually to the NBA Rookie of the Year. It is named in honor of Eddie Gottlieb, the first coach and manager of the Philadelphia Warriors in the BAA/NBA and the owner of the team from 1951 to 1962. He was a professional player and organizer in the 1920s and a major force in the National Basketball Association from its inception in 1946 until his death in 1979.
Matt: CORRECT
Record: 11-5
The Eddie Gottlieb Trophy is awarded annually to the NBA Rookie of the Year. It is named in honor of Eddie Gottlieb, the first coach and manager of the Philadelphia Warriors in the BAA/NBA and the owner of the team from 1951 to 1962. He was a professional player and organizer in the 1920s and a major force in the National Basketball Association from its inception in 1946 until his death in 1979.
Matt: CORRECT
Record: 11-5
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