luckytrim
Chef Extraordinaire
trivia 7/7
DID YOU KNOW ...
July 4, 1883 ;
The first organized example of a Rodeo is held in Pecos, Texas.
1. Who was the leader of the British force opposing Napoleon in the Battle
of Waterloo?
2. Who are these guys ?
3. Tuna noodle casserole is a dish primarily associated with which country?
4. "Gives you wings" is the advertising slogan for which popular drink?
5. Which opera inspired the musical "Miss Saigon"?
6. What is 'Star Wars'?
a. - The race between the US and Soviet Union to put a man on the moon
b. - a program involving a defensive shield above the Earth's atmosphere
to protect the US from a nuclear missile attack
c. - An attempt to establish a communist regime in outer space
d. - a program whereby missile bases are placed on satellites in outer
space so they can be fired at any target
(Bonus; Who proposed "Star Wars" and who Cancelled it ?)
7. In 1986, a coin-operated video game came out in which you played as one
of three characters: Lizzie (a Godzilla-like monster), George (a giant
monkey) or Ralph (a humungous werewolf). What was the name of this game?
8. The symbol of three golden balls is traditionally found outside which
type of business?
TRUTH OR CRAP ??
On Sept. 14, 1899, Henry H. Bliss stepped from a New York streetcar into the
realm of the eternal. Henry and Electric cab #43 occupied the same space
which was not good - Thus, Henry became the first auto fatality in the
world.
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1. Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington
2. the Beagle Boys
3. USA
4. Red Bull
5. Puccini's "Madame Butterfly"
6. - b (Reagan & Clinton...)
7. Rampage
8. Pawn Shop
CRAP !!
On Sept. 14, 1899, Henry H. Bliss stepped from a New York streetcar into the
realm of the eternal. Henry and Electric cab #43 occupied the same space
which was not good - Thus, Henry became the first auto fatality in the USA.
Bridget Driscoll has the even more unfortunate status as the first person to
be killed by an automobile in the world. On August 17, 1896, she walked in
front of an automobile going 4 mph which was giving demonstration rides at
the Crystal Palace in London.
DID YOU KNOW ...
July 4, 1883 ;
The first organized example of a Rodeo is held in Pecos, Texas.
1. Who was the leader of the British force opposing Napoleon in the Battle
of Waterloo?
2. Who are these guys ?
3. Tuna noodle casserole is a dish primarily associated with which country?
4. "Gives you wings" is the advertising slogan for which popular drink?
5. Which opera inspired the musical "Miss Saigon"?
6. What is 'Star Wars'?
a. - The race between the US and Soviet Union to put a man on the moon
b. - a program involving a defensive shield above the Earth's atmosphere
to protect the US from a nuclear missile attack
c. - An attempt to establish a communist regime in outer space
d. - a program whereby missile bases are placed on satellites in outer
space so they can be fired at any target
(Bonus; Who proposed "Star Wars" and who Cancelled it ?)
7. In 1986, a coin-operated video game came out in which you played as one
of three characters: Lizzie (a Godzilla-like monster), George (a giant
monkey) or Ralph (a humungous werewolf). What was the name of this game?
8. The symbol of three golden balls is traditionally found outside which
type of business?
TRUTH OR CRAP ??
On Sept. 14, 1899, Henry H. Bliss stepped from a New York streetcar into the
realm of the eternal. Henry and Electric cab #43 occupied the same space
which was not good - Thus, Henry became the first auto fatality in the
world.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
1. Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington
2. the Beagle Boys
3. USA
4. Red Bull
5. Puccini's "Madame Butterfly"
6. - b (Reagan & Clinton...)
7. Rampage
8. Pawn Shop
CRAP !!
On Sept. 14, 1899, Henry H. Bliss stepped from a New York streetcar into the
realm of the eternal. Henry and Electric cab #43 occupied the same space
which was not good - Thus, Henry became the first auto fatality in the USA.
Bridget Driscoll has the even more unfortunate status as the first person to
be killed by an automobile in the world. On August 17, 1896, she walked in
front of an automobile going 4 mph which was giving demonstration rides at
the Crystal Palace in London.
