1. Jacques Plante was a revolutionary player. He was the first of his position to actively play the puck outside the crease. He was also the first to use what?
A. Goalie Mask
B. Ice Skates
C. Gloves
D. Fiberglass Stick
2. Hockey jerseys are also called what?
A. Sweaters
B. Uni’s
C. Throwbacks
D. Jackets
3. What are NHL fans strongly discouraged (if not outright prevented) from doing at any time during games?
A. Yell during a fight
B. Walk in the aisles while the puck is in play
C. Wear non-competing team jerseys
D. Drink beer
4. Which team was a member of the Original Six?
A. Tampa Bay Lightning
B. Ottawa Senators
C. St. Louis Blues
D. Boston Bruins
5. Assuming both teams have their goaltender on the ice, which of the following on ice combinations is true if the Buffalo Sabres score a goal on the power play against the Edmonton Oilers?
A. Buffalo 4 / Edmonton 5
B. Buffalo 5 / Edmonton 4
C. Both teams had 5 skaters
D. Both teams had 4 skaters
6. Which is not a hockey player position?
A. Wingers
B. Defensemen
C. Centermen
D. Benchmen
7. What team is commonly referred to as “The Habs”?
A. Chicago Blackhawks
B. Philadelphia Flyers
C. Montreal Canadiens
D. Vancouver Canucks
8. What symbol do the Detroit Red Wings use during the playoffs?
A. Model T Automobile
B. Eagle
C. Silver Puck
D. Octopus
9. Which team was originally named after a Disney movie?
A. Nashville Predators
B. Columbus Blue Jackets
C. Anaheim Ducks
D. Carolina Hurricanes
10. Which of the following teams has won the Stanley Cup?
A. Minnesota Wild
B. Dallas Stars
C. Los Angeles Kings
D. Florida Panthers
11. Assume Chris Thorburn of the Atlanta Thrashers is sent to the penalty box for a minor penalty and the official signals the penalty by pounding his fist into his palm. What penalty has Thorburn committed?
A. Boarding
B. Hooking
C. Charging
D. Roughing
12. Almost all hockey players have a tradition as they stop using something during the start of the playoffs. What is discarded?
A. Deodorant
B. Razors
C. Underwear
D. Stick Tape
13. The Flames were not originally in Calgary. Where did the Flames call home before moving to British Columbia?
A. Quebec
B. California
C. Hartford
D. Atlanta
14. What city or region has a team named after a local mythological monster?
A. Pittsburgh
B. New Jersey
C. Toronto
D. Colorado
15. What team nickname has never been used by the NHL?
A. Nordiques
B. Lancers
C. Seals
D. Jets
16. The NHL team in Vancouver is nicknamed the Canucks. What is a "canuck"?
A. A term derived from the scientific name for the orca whale.
B. A piece of fishing equipment generally used to catch salmon.
C. A sound similar to that of the Kodiak bear makes after hibernating.
D. A slang term for Canadians.
17. Which situation would be called icing in the NHL?
A. A player is in his defensive zone and shoots the puck down the ice
beyond his opponent’s goal line. It is then touched by the opposing team.
B. A player is beyond the center line on the attack and shoots the puck
beyond the opponent’s goal line. It is then touched by the opposing team.
C. A player on a team that is down a man because of penalty and shoots
the puck down the ice beyond his opponent’s goal line from their defensive zone.
It is then touched by the opposing team.
D. A player is in his defensive zone and shoots the puck down the ice
beyond his opponent’s goal line. It is then touched by the opposing team
after intentionally avoiding contact with the puck until it passed the goal
line.
18. The number 99 has been retired in the NHL. Who last wore number 99?
A. Wayne Gretzky
B. Bobby Hull
C. Mario Lemieux
D. Sidney Crosby
19. Where was the 2010 NHL All Star Game played?
A. Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh
B. Pengrowth Saddledome, Calgary
C. Bell Centre, Montreal
D. There was no 2010 All Star Game
20. Where was the NHL Winter Classic played on New Year’s Day, 2010?
A. O2 Arena, London
B. Madison Square Garden, New York City
C. Fenway Park, Boston
D. Air Canada Centre, Toronto
21. Which team had the most recent NHL dynasty?
A. New York Islanders
B. Phoenix Coyotes
C. San Jose Sharks
D. Washington Capitals
22. How many ties where there in the NHL regular season last year?
A. About 500 (it’s fairly common)
B. About 250 (it happens from time to time)
C. About 50 (it’s very rare)
D. Absolutely 0 (there are no ties in the NHL)
23. What is a “diving penalty” in the NHL?
A. A goaltender landing on the puck to stop play.
B. A player embellishing his actions to draw a penalty against the opposing team.
C. More than the legal limit of skaters cross over the boards during play.
D. A skater using his hands to move the puck along the ice.
24. What is the standard penalty for fighting in the NHL?
A. There is no penalty.
B. Minor penalty; two minutes in the penalty box.
C. Major penalty; five minutes in the penalty box.
D. Misconduct penalty; suspended for the remainder of the game.
25. When can a team change lines?
A. At almost anytime, even while play is going on.
B. Only after play is stopped because of any whistle.
C. Only if play is stopped because of a minor/major penalty.
D. Only at the start of play between intermissions.
26. Which is not a hockey term?
A. Hat Trick
B. Field Goal
C. Five Hole
D. Off the Pipe
27. What visually distinguishes NHL referees from linesmen?
A. Referees wear striped jerseys and linesmen wear grey jerseys.
B. Referees wear use whistles and linesmen do not.
C. Referees are on the ice and linesmen are off-ice officials.
D. Referees have orange arm bands and linesmen do not.
28. Which statement is false as to why a goalie would leave the crease during play?
A. The other team has committed a penalty but does not have control of the puck.
B. His team is down by a goal and only a limited amount of time remains.
C. The goalie needs an immediate substitution for a different goalie.
D. The puck is behind his net and he wishes to play it.
29. What is it called if a team has a numerical disadvantage in skaters due to penalty or penalties?
A. Penalty Kill
B. Icing
C. Powerplay
D. Offsides
30. What language (besides English) is an official language in the NHL?
A. Russian
B. Spanish
C. French
D. Norwegian
31. What happens when an NHL goal is scored?
A. A red light is illuminated above the goal
B. A minor penalty expires for the team scored against
C. The referee will point to the goal then to the player who scored it
D. All of the above
32. When is replay used in the NHL?
A. To determine the instigator and perpetrators of fights
B. To accurately call suspected major penalties
C. For every potential goal
D. When requested by a coach during the next stoppage in play
33. Youppi is a popular mascot who started his career with a different team. What team did Youppi originally root for?
A. Montreal Expos
B. Minnesota North Stars
C. New York Football Giants
D. Kansas City Scouts
34. What current MLB team is the same name as a now defunct NHL team?
A. Washington Nationals
B. Colorado Rockies
C. Baltimore Orioles
D. Seattle Mariners
35. How many periods in a regulation NHL game?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
36. Who won the Stanley Cup most recently (in 2010)?
A. Washington Capitals
B. Pittsburgh Penguins
C. Detroit Red Wings
D. Chicago Blackhawks
37. What does the term "attack twice" mean?
A. The side a team will play as the offensive zone twice
B. A type of penalty where the time served in the penalty box is doubled due to the severity of the act
C. A playoff term refering to the team with home ice advantage
D. A reference to traditional "Hockey Night In Canada" television program when commentators will severly critize a team after an extreme loss
38. Which team has won the most Stanley Cup Championships?
A. Toronto Maple Leafs
B. New Jersey Devils
C. Colorado Avalanche
D. Montreal Canadiens
39. In the event of a tie at the end of regulation, what is the format used by the NHL in the playoffs?
A. First team to score wins in a 5 minute period, then a shootout if still tied
B. First team to score wins in a 20 minute period, then a shootout if still tied
C. First team to score wins in as many 20 minute periods as is necessary
D. It is impossible for the score to be tied at the end of regulation in the playoffs
40. The Stanley Cup is infamous as it is only one trophy as compared to other sports that present a trophy to the winning team which is then retained by that team. The Cup is engraved with the names of the winning teams, players, coaches, and other important persons. What errors appears in the engravings?
A. There are no errors. The Cup is perfect.
B. Misspelled teams and players names plus at least one name "X'ed" out.
C. One winning team has been omitted.
D. One losing team has been engraved.
41. What has never occurred during a NHL game?
A. Problems with the ice and temperature causing a dense fog to form over the playing surface
B. Players fighting with fans in the stands
C. The protective glass around the ice being shattered due to a big hit
D. A coach playing the last minute of a game in suit and skates because his team became short on players due to injury during the game
42. What animal is also the name of a style of goaltending?
A. Butterfly
B. Moose
C. Rabbit
D. Fish
43. What is the name of a minor league system whose members are traditionally associated with NHL teams?
A. AHL
B. ECHL
C. Both have member teams associated with NHL teams
D. Neither league has member teams associated with NHL teams
44. What was never the name of a minor league hockey team in the state of Georgia?
A. Macon Whoopie
B. Savannah Sand Nats
C. Columbus Cottonmouths
D. Augusta Lynx
45. The Boston Red Sox of the MLB are famous for their 86 year World Series drought. What NHL team suffered a similar, highly publicized drought from winning the Stanley Cup in 1940 and not repeating the feat until a famous run in 1994?
A. Pittsburgh Penguins
B. Ottawa Senators
C. New York Rangers
D. Vancouver Canucks
46. How many time outs are afforded per team in a regulation NHL game?
A. None
B. One per game
C. One per period
D. Three per game
47. What group is given the nickname "The Keepers of the Cup"?
A. The personal security for the Stanley Cup that travel with it
B. The Canadian Royal Mounties
C. The most recent Stanley Cup Champions
D. The Toronto Maple Leafs
48. How many NHL teams are located in Canada?
A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 10
49. Which is not considered a Stanley Cup tradition?
A. A player will never touch the Cup until they have won it
B. The winning team's Captain is presented the Cup, hoists it above his head, and skates a victory lap before handing it off to others who do the same
C. Each player on the Championship team spends one personal day with the Cup during the off season and can do whatever they wish
D. The Cup is never filled with any liquid and drank from, espcially alcoholic beverages
50. What mascot famously had their tongue ripped out during a game by the opposing team's coach?
A. Harvey the Hound from the Calgary Flames
B. Fin the Whale from the Vancouver Canucks
C. Howler the Coyote from the Phoenix Coyotes
D. Iceburgh the Penguin from the Pittsburgh Penguins
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Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Myrtle Beach and Baseball
Okay, I'm back from Myrtle Beach.
Stephanie is also back home. We had a great trip! But more about that in a little bit.
Before I left for Myrtle Beach, I went to a Gwinnett Braves game (minor league baseball) with my cousin Kevin. It was a really interesting experience. We had a good time. We sat on the berm; a grassy hill just past the outfield fence. Never seen a game from there.
I said I was going to catch a homerun ball.
And I did. Awesome.
Earlier in the day, I went to the Braves Museum. Here's some of the pictures I took on the tour and in the museum.
By the way, the answers to all of the Braves trivia questions can be found in the slides.
Okay, so on to Stephanie! We stayed here in Georgia for a little while. This gave Stephanie some quality bonding time...
...with the cat, Nemo.
So, we left the state and headed to South Carolina's Myrtle Beach.
We left on Sunday and returned Wednesday. During our trip we went to Margaritaville, Planet Hollywood, Boardwalk, Broadway on the Beach, and some other cool places, in addition to the beach.
By the way, I got burned.
Pretty bad. But I was able to make some cool hand prints on myself. Neato!
I had to find some relief from the agony. I found this cool product call Zydrate. Zydrate comes in a little glass vile. And the little glass vile goes into a gun like a battery. And the Zydrate gun goes somewhere against your anatomy. And when the gun goes off, it sparks and it helps with the agony.
Okay, so those are acutally lyrics from a song in "REPO: The Genetic Opera". Awesome song. True relief came from the following.
Chilled aloe gel. Feels great.
It is a bad thing that I burned. Totally unhealthy and painful. I did put on sunscreen, but I guess it washed off. I didn't reapply. Lesson learned.
Back to the sights. Here are some pictures from the trip.
I also gave Stephanie the other part of her gift: a scrap book I made of our last three years together. Here are photos of each of the pages.
The drive back today was a little bit miserable. It's always sad leaving Stephanie. Well, today she left really early in the morning via airplane. That left me in Myrtle by myself. I had to find something to do.
I decided it was probably best to just go ahead and make the long drive back home and not look for trouble.
By the way, the Gay Dolphin is a sign we saw when we got lost (for the first time) looking for a place to eat. Apparently, it's a local landmark. An old, popular gift shop. There were tons and TONS of gift shops. At least one every quarter mile. No joke.
I wish we had found a decent map of Myrtle. We got lost finding food when we first arrived. We got lost looking for the romantic restaurant. And we got lost looking for the airport. No fun with that.
Overall, it was a fantastic trip. I really enjoy spending time with Stephanie. She's wonderful and I love her a lot.
Alright, alright. I'll shut up now. Stop gagging, reader!
Stephanie is also back home. We had a great trip! But more about that in a little bit.
Before I left for Myrtle Beach, I went to a Gwinnett Braves game (minor league baseball) with my cousin Kevin. It was a really interesting experience. We had a good time. We sat on the berm; a grassy hill just past the outfield fence. Never seen a game from there.
I said I was going to catch a homerun ball.
And I did. Awesome.
Earlier in the day, I went to the Braves Museum. Here's some of the pictures I took on the tour and in the museum.
By the way, the answers to all of the Braves trivia questions can be found in the slides.
Okay, so on to Stephanie! We stayed here in Georgia for a little while. This gave Stephanie some quality bonding time...
...with the cat, Nemo.
So, we left the state and headed to South Carolina's Myrtle Beach.
We left on Sunday and returned Wednesday. During our trip we went to Margaritaville, Planet Hollywood, Boardwalk, Broadway on the Beach, and some other cool places, in addition to the beach.
By the way, I got burned.
Pretty bad. But I was able to make some cool hand prints on myself. Neato!
I had to find some relief from the agony. I found this cool product call Zydrate. Zydrate comes in a little glass vile. And the little glass vile goes into a gun like a battery. And the Zydrate gun goes somewhere against your anatomy. And when the gun goes off, it sparks and it helps with the agony.
Okay, so those are acutally lyrics from a song in "REPO: The Genetic Opera". Awesome song. True relief came from the following.
Chilled aloe gel. Feels great.
It is a bad thing that I burned. Totally unhealthy and painful. I did put on sunscreen, but I guess it washed off. I didn't reapply. Lesson learned.
Back to the sights. Here are some pictures from the trip.
I also gave Stephanie the other part of her gift: a scrap book I made of our last three years together. Here are photos of each of the pages.
The drive back today was a little bit miserable. It's always sad leaving Stephanie. Well, today she left really early in the morning via airplane. That left me in Myrtle by myself. I had to find something to do.
I decided it was probably best to just go ahead and make the long drive back home and not look for trouble.
By the way, the Gay Dolphin is a sign we saw when we got lost (for the first time) looking for a place to eat. Apparently, it's a local landmark. An old, popular gift shop. There were tons and TONS of gift shops. At least one every quarter mile. No joke.
I wish we had found a decent map of Myrtle. We got lost finding food when we first arrived. We got lost looking for the romantic restaurant. And we got lost looking for the airport. No fun with that.
Overall, it was a fantastic trip. I really enjoy spending time with Stephanie. She's wonderful and I love her a lot.
Alright, alright. I'll shut up now. Stop gagging, reader!
Saturday, July 25, 2009
New Trivia (Braves)
Okay, it's been way to long since I've updated any trivia questions. So, here's a pair, Braves related.
One: The Braves have not always been known as the Braves. Back when they were in Boston, they were called six different names before settling on the Braves. (Actually, they were called the Braves for a time, changed the name, then went back to the Braves). Below are 12 different possibilities for the franchise. Pick out the correct 6.
a. Colonials
b. Bees
c. Doves
d. Baymen
e. Pelicans
f. Rustlers
g. Red Caps
h. Beaneaters
i. Bankers
j. Breakers
k. Red Stockings
l. Blue Sox
Two: The Braves have had a number of interesting uniforms since their conception. Below are descriptions of four different uniform worn by players or the team as a whole. One is false. Pick out the uniform description that never happened.
a. In 2002, the Braves donned desert camoflauge uniforms for two Sunday home games in honor of the armed services.
b. Andy Messersmith wore the number "17" and his name was replaced with "Channel" for one game to help promote the TBS Superstation.
c. The Braves wear red jerseys for every Sunday home game with a blue tomahawk.
d. When the Braves first started playing night games, they wore shiny satin uniforms because of the way they "glittered" under the stadium lights.
The answers are finally posted to all former questions here.
One: The Braves have not always been known as the Braves. Back when they were in Boston, they were called six different names before settling on the Braves. (Actually, they were called the Braves for a time, changed the name, then went back to the Braves). Below are 12 different possibilities for the franchise. Pick out the correct 6.
a. Colonials
b. Bees
c. Doves
d. Baymen
e. Pelicans
f. Rustlers
g. Red Caps
h. Beaneaters
i. Bankers
j. Breakers
k. Red Stockings
l. Blue Sox
Two: The Braves have had a number of interesting uniforms since their conception. Below are descriptions of four different uniform worn by players or the team as a whole. One is false. Pick out the uniform description that never happened.
a. In 2002, the Braves donned desert camoflauge uniforms for two Sunday home games in honor of the armed services.
b. Andy Messersmith wore the number "17" and his name was replaced with "Channel" for one game to help promote the TBS Superstation.
c. The Braves wear red jerseys for every Sunday home game with a blue tomahawk.
d. When the Braves first started playing night games, they wore shiny satin uniforms because of the way they "glittered" under the stadium lights.
The answers are finally posted to all former questions here.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Trivia (Disney)
Well, I'm going out of town for a few days. Visiting Stephanie.
So, I'm going to ask four questions for today and the three days I'll be gone. All of these are based on Disney World. Let's go!
One:
Epcot has a very iconic symbol, a giant silver ball. Often called "The Golf Ball", this structure actually houses a ride about the history of mankind.
What is the name of this sphere?
Two:
The great sphere in Question One is 180 feet tall. The Magic Kingdom houses Cinderella's Castle at 189 feet tall, though it appears taller due to forced perspective. The Hollywood Tower of Terror was the tallest structure in the resort at 199 feet until Animal Kingdom's Expedition Everest trumped it at 199.5 feet.
So the question is: Why are all the current attractions in Walt Disney World under 200 feet tall?
Three:
In the Magic Kingdom is Tomorrowland, "the future that never was". It's modeled after 20th Century comic book ideals of the future. Inside Tomorrowland are several unique features that entertain guests, including performing characters. One, however, is perhaps more unexpected than the rest.
What is the name of the talking trash can found in Tomorrowland?
Four:
Disney never calls anything by its name. This helps maintain the idea that Disney World is in fact a world unto itself.
What are employees called at Walt Disney World?
The answers will be found on Monday here along with all the answers to the questions asked this month. Enjoy.
So, I'm going to ask four questions for today and the three days I'll be gone. All of these are based on Disney World. Let's go!
One:
Epcot has a very iconic symbol, a giant silver ball. Often called "The Golf Ball", this structure actually houses a ride about the history of mankind.
What is the name of this sphere?
Two:
The great sphere in Question One is 180 feet tall. The Magic Kingdom houses Cinderella's Castle at 189 feet tall, though it appears taller due to forced perspective. The Hollywood Tower of Terror was the tallest structure in the resort at 199 feet until Animal Kingdom's Expedition Everest trumped it at 199.5 feet.
So the question is: Why are all the current attractions in Walt Disney World under 200 feet tall?
Three:
In the Magic Kingdom is Tomorrowland, "the future that never was". It's modeled after 20th Century comic book ideals of the future. Inside Tomorrowland are several unique features that entertain guests, including performing characters. One, however, is perhaps more unexpected than the rest.
What is the name of the talking trash can found in Tomorrowland?
Four:
Disney never calls anything by its name. This helps maintain the idea that Disney World is in fact a world unto itself.
What are employees called at Walt Disney World?
The answers will be found on Monday here along with all the answers to the questions asked this month. Enjoy.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Trivia (Parking)
Walt Disney World has several transportation options. Monorail, bus, boat, plus the tried and true walking. But let's not forget the all important automobile. And, if you're going to Epcot or the Magic Kingdom, you first have to park the car in one of six parking lots then get to the Ticket and Transportation Center.
The six parking lots are named after Snow White's dwarves. Wait a second! Aren't there seven dwarves? Absolutely. One did not get a lot named after him, and for fairly good reason.
Which dwarf doesn't have a parking lot named for him at Walt Disney World Resort?
Answer to this soon. Previous answers available by clicking here
The six parking lots are named after Snow White's dwarves. Wait a second! Aren't there seven dwarves? Absolutely. One did not get a lot named after him, and for fairly good reason.
Which dwarf doesn't have a parking lot named for him at Walt Disney World Resort?
Answer to this soon. Previous answers available by clicking here
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Trivia (College Football)
College sports is infamous for rivalries, especially on the football field.
Two schools are at such odds with each, they can't even agree on the win-loss record between the two schools. They clash in an annual contest held the first Saturday after Thanksgiving.
What are the two schools that play in the game dubbed "Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate"?
This answer will be posted in 24 hours right here along with all the answers to the questioned asked this month.
Two schools are at such odds with each, they can't even agree on the win-loss record between the two schools. They clash in an annual contest held the first Saturday after Thanksgiving.
What are the two schools that play in the game dubbed "Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate"?
This answer will be posted in 24 hours right here along with all the answers to the questioned asked this month.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Trivia (Mountain Dew)
Who's thirsty? I have always loved Mountain Dew. Dew is simply spectacular. In fact, it has inspired a spin-off energy drink, AMP. It also comes in a variety of flavors.
Besides original Dew, can you name the other four Dew varieties? (Diet doesn't count.)
Answers to previous questions this month here
Besides original Dew, can you name the other four Dew varieties? (Diet doesn't count.)
Answers to previous questions this month here
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Trivia (Handbags)
Today's trivia question is one that I sadly know most of the answers to.
Actually, scratch that. I'm proud that I'm cultured enough to know what the answers are. More guys should do some minor education if your girl is interested in this fashion stuff. I'm no expert, but I'm slowly trying.
Anyway, the trivia question for today is another matching one.
Below are 10 designer handbags. Match the bag with it's designer label.
(note: If the image is too small, try clicking on it to enlarge the image)
1. Chanel
2. Coach
3. Dolce & Gabbana
4. Gucci
5. Kate Spade
6. Louis Vuitton
7. Marc Jacobs
8. Vera Bradley
9. Versace
10. Yves Saint Laurent
Answers to the previous questions this month are posted here .
Actually, scratch that. I'm proud that I'm cultured enough to know what the answers are. More guys should do some minor education if your girl is interested in this fashion stuff. I'm no expert, but I'm slowly trying.
Anyway, the trivia question for today is another matching one.
Below are 10 designer handbags. Match the bag with it's designer label.
(note: If the image is too small, try clicking on it to enlarge the image)
1. Chanel
2. Coach
3. Dolce & Gabbana
4. Gucci
5. Kate Spade
6. Louis Vuitton
7. Marc Jacobs
8. Vera Bradley
9. Versace
10. Yves Saint Laurent
Answers to the previous questions this month are posted here .
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Trivia (Stanley Cup)
Today's trivia is a simple true / false question.
The NHL's grand reward is the Stanley Cup, pictured below (for some reason being licked by Hayden Panettiere of "Heroes" fame).
The Cup has the names of the winners and teams etched into it and is passed from team to team, year to year. There is only one trophy, unlike in the NBA, MLB and NFL which present a new trophy (albeit the same name) to their champsions. Actually, it is never the property of any one team, though the players from the Championship team do get to spend one day with the Cup each during the summer.
Here's the question.
True of False: The Cup is perfect and contains no misspelled words.
Previous answers here for the month of July.
The NHL's grand reward is the Stanley Cup, pictured below (for some reason being licked by Hayden Panettiere of "Heroes" fame).
The Cup has the names of the winners and teams etched into it and is passed from team to team, year to year. There is only one trophy, unlike in the NBA, MLB and NFL which present a new trophy (albeit the same name) to their champsions. Actually, it is never the property of any one team, though the players from the Championship team do get to spend one day with the Cup each during the summer.
Here's the question.
True of False: The Cup is perfect and contains no misspelled words.
Previous answers here for the month of July.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Trivia (Pirates)
Yo ho, yo ho! A pirate's life for me!
Below are ten flags from famous, infamous, or soon to be famous pirates. Match the pirates to their appropriate flags.
1. Blackbeard
2. Black Bunny Crew
3. Steve Bonnet
4. Henry Every
5. Edward Low
6. Christopher Moody
7. Jack Rackham
8. Bartholomew Roberts
9. Jack Sparrow
10. Thomas Tew
The answer to yesterday's question can be found here . The answer to this question will be found here soon. Don't forget the hockey quiz with answers to come soon.
Editor's note: Unlike other trivia questions, I really didn't know the answer to this question before I looked into it. However, I find the different pirate flags interesting so I developed this question. If you don't know any of them, it's okay. I didn't either.
Below are ten flags from famous, infamous, or soon to be famous pirates. Match the pirates to their appropriate flags.
1. Blackbeard
2. Black Bunny Crew
3. Steve Bonnet
4. Henry Every
5. Edward Low
6. Christopher Moody
7. Jack Rackham
8. Bartholomew Roberts
9. Jack Sparrow
10. Thomas Tew
The answer to yesterday's question can be found here . The answer to this question will be found here soon. Don't forget the hockey quiz with answers to come soon.
Editor's note: Unlike other trivia questions, I really didn't know the answer to this question before I looked into it. However, I find the different pirate flags interesting so I developed this question. If you don't know any of them, it's okay. I didn't either.
July Trivia Answers
These are the answers to questions posted in July 09.
I will often post a link to where I got the information. However, if no link exists, it's because I know the answer to be true without needing outside information. Should you dispute my answer, feel free to post it under comments.
Also, the answers appear with the newest one first. Answers are posted approximately 24 hours after the question is asked.
To see the questions from before, click on the trivia tab or search for "trivia" up there at the top. Answers can likewise be found under the answers tab.
Q: What is the name of the iconic silver sphere in Epcot?
A: Spaceship Earth.
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Q: Why are all the current attractions in Walt Disney World under 200 feet tall?
A: By Florida law, any structure over 200 feet must have a blinking red light attached to the top. This would ruin the effect of the attractions so they are built under the state requirements.
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Q: What is the name of the talking trash can in Tomorrowland?
A: Push
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Q: What are Disney employees called?
A: Cast Members. And they don't have jobs. They have roles in the show.
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Q: Which drawf does not have a parking lot named after him at Walt Disney World?
A: Doc. Because of the differnt modes of transportation, including boats, the word "Doc" might be confusing when trying to get guests back to where they need to be.
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Q: What two college teams clash annually in a game dubbed "Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate"?
A: The University of Georgia Bulldogs and The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
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Q: In addition to AMP, original and Diet; name the four brands of Mountain Dew.
A: Code Red, Voltage, Live Wire, and Baja Blast.
Code Red is a cherry flavor, Voltage is the winner of a contest held by Dew for a new flavor, Live Wire is a cross-promotional effort with Halo video games, and Baja Blast is exclusively sold at Taco Bell. For more info, click here.
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Q: Match the designer purses ( featured here ) with their designers.
A:
1. Chanel...(D)
2. Coach...(F)
3. Dolce & Gabbana...(I)
4. Gucci...(E)
5. Kate Spade...(H)
6. Louis Vuitton...(C)
7. Marc Jacobs...(G)
8. Vera Bradley...(A)
9. Versace...(J)
10. Yves Saint Laurent...(B)
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Q: True / False. The Stanley Cup is perfect with no typos.
A: False.
Names misspelled on the Stanley Cup -- Adam Deadmarsh was spelled Deadmarch -- but later was changed; the only misspelled name to be corrected.
Some other misspells on the Cup that never have been corrected: Jacques Plante's name has been misspelled five times, (incl. "Jocko," "Jack" and "Plant"); Bob Gainey was spelled "Gainy" when he was a player for Montreal in the 70s; Ted Kennedy was spelled "Kennedyy" in the 40s; New York Islanders was spelled "Ilanders" in 1980/81; the Toronto Maple Leafs was spelled "Leaes" in 1962/63; the Boston Bruins was spelled "Bqstqn" in 1972.
Name scratched out - "Basil Pocklington," father of former Edmonton Oilers owner, Peter, put his dad's name on the Stanley Cup in 1983/84; today, on the Cup, one can see a series of "Xs" over his name.
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Q: Match the pirates to their flags. (originally posted here )
A:
(red skeleton) EDWARD LOW
(skull with heart and single bone) STEVE BONNET
(skull with swords) JACK RACKHAM
(side view skull) HENRY EVERY
(arm with sword) THOMAS TEW
(bunny skull) THE BLACK BUNNY CREW
(skeleton spearing heart) BLACKBEARD
(red flag) CHRISTOPHER MOODY
(skeleton and man) BARTHOLOMEW ROBERTS
(side skeleton with sparrow) JACK SPARROW
Most of the flags can be seen here .
Isn't it interesting that Jack Sparrow's flag (of Pirates of the Caribbean/ ) is basically the same as Henry Every's?
I will often post a link to where I got the information. However, if no link exists, it's because I know the answer to be true without needing outside information. Should you dispute my answer, feel free to post it under comments.
Also, the answers appear with the newest one first. Answers are posted approximately 24 hours after the question is asked.
To see the questions from before, click on the trivia tab or search for "trivia" up there at the top. Answers can likewise be found under the answers tab.
Q: What is the name of the iconic silver sphere in Epcot?
A: Spaceship Earth.
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Q: Why are all the current attractions in Walt Disney World under 200 feet tall?
A: By Florida law, any structure over 200 feet must have a blinking red light attached to the top. This would ruin the effect of the attractions so they are built under the state requirements.
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Q: What is the name of the talking trash can in Tomorrowland?
A: Push
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Q: What are Disney employees called?
A: Cast Members. And they don't have jobs. They have roles in the show.
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Q: Which drawf does not have a parking lot named after him at Walt Disney World?
A: Doc. Because of the differnt modes of transportation, including boats, the word "Doc" might be confusing when trying to get guests back to where they need to be.
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Q: What two college teams clash annually in a game dubbed "Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate"?
A: The University of Georgia Bulldogs and The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
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Q: In addition to AMP, original and Diet; name the four brands of Mountain Dew.
A: Code Red, Voltage, Live Wire, and Baja Blast.
Code Red is a cherry flavor, Voltage is the winner of a contest held by Dew for a new flavor, Live Wire is a cross-promotional effort with Halo video games, and Baja Blast is exclusively sold at Taco Bell. For more info, click here.
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Q: Match the designer purses ( featured here ) with their designers.
A:
1. Chanel...(D)
2. Coach...(F)
3. Dolce & Gabbana...(I)
4. Gucci...(E)
5. Kate Spade...(H)
6. Louis Vuitton...(C)
7. Marc Jacobs...(G)
8. Vera Bradley...(A)
9. Versace...(J)
10. Yves Saint Laurent...(B)
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Q: True / False. The Stanley Cup is perfect with no typos.
A: False.
Names misspelled on the Stanley Cup -- Adam Deadmarsh was spelled Deadmarch -- but later was changed; the only misspelled name to be corrected.
Some other misspells on the Cup that never have been corrected: Jacques Plante's name has been misspelled five times, (incl. "Jocko," "Jack" and "Plant"); Bob Gainey was spelled "Gainy" when he was a player for Montreal in the 70s; Ted Kennedy was spelled "Kennedyy" in the 40s; New York Islanders was spelled "Ilanders" in 1980/81; the Toronto Maple Leafs was spelled "Leaes" in 1962/63; the Boston Bruins was spelled "Bqstqn" in 1972.
Name scratched out - "Basil Pocklington," father of former Edmonton Oilers owner, Peter, put his dad's name on the Stanley Cup in 1983/84; today, on the Cup, one can see a series of "Xs" over his name.
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Q: Match the pirates to their flags. (originally posted here )
A:
(red skeleton) EDWARD LOW
(skull with heart and single bone) STEVE BONNET
(skull with swords) JACK RACKHAM
(side view skull) HENRY EVERY
(arm with sword) THOMAS TEW
(bunny skull) THE BLACK BUNNY CREW
(skeleton spearing heart) BLACKBEARD
(red flag) CHRISTOPHER MOODY
(skeleton and man) BARTHOLOMEW ROBERTS
(side skeleton with sparrow) JACK SPARROW
Most of the flags can be seen here .
Isn't it interesting that Jack Sparrow's flag (of Pirates of the Caribbean/ ) is basically the same as Henry Every's?
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Trivia (3-D)
I'm a recent fan of Disney World. One of the newest attractions is a midway style ride in 3-D, Toy Story Midway Mania. This is a revolutionary attration, but not the first at the resort to use this type of technology. Many of the show-style attractions already use 3-D (or in some cases 4-D) techniques. But, in traditional Disney fashion, nothing is called what it actually is.
Can you name the only Walt Disney World show attraction that actually calls their 3-D glasses, well, 3-D glasses?
Answers to previous questions here and the hockey quiz .
Can you name the only Walt Disney World show attraction that actually calls their 3-D glasses, well, 3-D glasses?
Answers to previous questions here and the hockey quiz .
Monday, June 29, 2009
Trivia (Yum!)
It took a minute, but here's the new trivia question.
Yum! Brands owns six major restaurant companies across the United States, including one of my all time favorites, Taco Bell.
Can you name the other five?
Also, be sure to check out the hockey quiz and the answers to previous trivia questions.
Yum! Brands owns six major restaurant companies across the United States, including one of my all time favorites, Taco Bell.
Can you name the other five?
Also, be sure to check out the hockey quiz and the answers to previous trivia questions.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Trivia (Snakes)
In case you didn't read it below , I'm going to start posting all the trivia answers in one post so they aren't right next to the question. The questions will still come daily (or semi-daily depending on my schedule). The hockey quiz remains up with answers still to come later next week.
We do have a question for today.
You come across the following two snakes in the woods. Which one is venomous?
We do have a question for today.
You come across the following two snakes in the woods. Which one is venomous?
June Trivia Answers
After a very helpful suggestion from Stephanie, I'm going to start posting the answers in a different place than essentially right next to the question.
So, I'll still post the questions one at a time, but I'll post all the answers in one spot. One post per month.
Okay, are we all on the same page? Good.
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Q: Which city's major sports teams all have the same primary colors? (This city has at least three teams in MLB, NFL, NHL, and / or NBA)
A: Pittsburgh. The MLB, NFL and NHL teams are all colored black, white, and yellow. That's the Pirates , the Steelers , and the Stanley Cup Champion Penguins .
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Q: Which snake is venomous?
A: A. That's a coral snake. The other is a scarlet king snake. The little rhyme to help you remember is if red touches black, you're okay jack. If red touches yellow, you're a dead fellow. For more information, including first aid, click here .
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Q: Yum! Brands owns six major restaurant companies across the United States, including one of my all time favorites, Taco Bell. Can you name the other five?
A: Yum! Brands owns A&W All American Foods, Long John Silver's, KFC, Pizza Hut, and Wing Street in addition to Taco Bell and others internationally.
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Q: Can you name the only Walt Disney World show attraction that actually calls their 3-D glasses, well, 3-D glasses?
A: Muppet Vision 3D . Other shows, such as It's Tough To Be A Bug or Mickey's Philharmagic call their glasses "Bug Eyes" and "Opera Glasses" respectively.
So, I'll still post the questions one at a time, but I'll post all the answers in one spot. One post per month.
Okay, are we all on the same page? Good.
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Q: Which city's major sports teams all have the same primary colors? (This city has at least three teams in MLB, NFL, NHL, and / or NBA)
A: Pittsburgh. The MLB, NFL and NHL teams are all colored black, white, and yellow. That's the Pirates , the Steelers , and the Stanley Cup Champion Penguins .
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Q: Which snake is venomous?
A: A. That's a coral snake. The other is a scarlet king snake. The little rhyme to help you remember is if red touches black, you're okay jack. If red touches yellow, you're a dead fellow. For more information, including first aid, click here .
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Q: Yum! Brands owns six major restaurant companies across the United States, including one of my all time favorites, Taco Bell. Can you name the other five?
A: Yum! Brands owns A&W All American Foods, Long John Silver's, KFC, Pizza Hut, and Wing Street in addition to Taco Bell and others internationally.
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Q: Can you name the only Walt Disney World show attraction that actually calls their 3-D glasses, well, 3-D glasses?
A: Muppet Vision 3D . Other shows, such as It's Tough To Be A Bug or Mickey's Philharmagic call their glasses "Bug Eyes" and "Opera Glasses" respectively.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Trivia
Today's trivia question. Here we go.
Which city's major sports teams all have the same primary colors? (This city has at least three teams in MLB, NFL, NHL, and / or NBA).
The question yesterday was matching lingo from The Varsity .
Here's the correct combinations.
1. Hot Dog - E. Hot dog with chili and mustard
2. Steak - C. Hamburger with ketchup, mustard, and pickles
3. P.C. - A. Chocolate milk always served with ice (P.C. stands for Plain Chocolate)
4. Strings - D. An order of french fries
5. Sideways - B. Onions on the side
Don't forget to take the hockey quiz .
Which city's major sports teams all have the same primary colors? (This city has at least three teams in MLB, NFL, NHL, and / or NBA).
The question yesterday was matching lingo from The Varsity .
Here's the correct combinations.
1. Hot Dog - E. Hot dog with chili and mustard
2. Steak - C. Hamburger with ketchup, mustard, and pickles
3. P.C. - A. Chocolate milk always served with ice (P.C. stands for Plain Chocolate)
4. Strings - D. An order of french fries
5. Sideways - B. Onions on the side
Don't forget to take the hockey quiz .
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Trivia
Triva for today. Today's question is a matching one.
"What'll ya have? What'll ya have? What'll ya have? Have your order in mind and your money in your hand!"
This constant chorus can be heard the minute you walk into The Varsity in Atlanta. They have their own lingo. Match the proper phrase on the top with the descriptions below.
1. Hot Dog
2. Steak
3. P.C.
4. Strings
5. Sideways
A. Chocolate milk always served with ice
B. Onions on the side
C. Hamburger with ketchup, mustard, and pickle
D. An order of french fries
E. Hot dog with chili and mustard
Okay, so the answer to the question from yesterday. That question was: "The Braves are the only team to have won the World Series in three seperate cities. Name the cities."
Answer: Atlanta, Milwaukee and Boston . The Braves defeated the Cleveland Indians 4 games to 2 in Atlanta 1995, Milwaukee saw the Braves defeat the New York Yankees in seven games in 1957, and in 1914, the Boston Braves swept the Philadelphia Athletics in four games.
Don't forget the hockey exam .
"What'll ya have? What'll ya have? What'll ya have? Have your order in mind and your money in your hand!"
This constant chorus can be heard the minute you walk into The Varsity in Atlanta. They have their own lingo. Match the proper phrase on the top with the descriptions below.
1. Hot Dog
2. Steak
3. P.C.
4. Strings
5. Sideways
A. Chocolate milk always served with ice
B. Onions on the side
C. Hamburger with ketchup, mustard, and pickle
D. An order of french fries
E. Hot dog with chili and mustard
Okay, so the answer to the question from yesterday. That question was: "The Braves are the only team to have won the World Series in three seperate cities. Name the cities."
Answer: Atlanta, Milwaukee and Boston . The Braves defeated the Cleveland Indians 4 games to 2 in Atlanta 1995, Milwaukee saw the Braves defeat the New York Yankees in seven games in 1957, and in 1914, the Boston Braves swept the Philadelphia Athletics in four games.
Don't forget the hockey exam .
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Trivia
Today's question:
The Braves are the only team to have won the World Series in three seperate cities. Name the cities.
And, of course, the answer to yesterday trivia question.
The question was: "What police agency developed SWAT, the D.A.R.E. program, and the motto "To Protect and Serve"? "
The answer: LAPD . The Los Angeles Police Department.
Both SWAT and D.A.R.E. were actually created under the same administration. That adminisitration? Chief Daryl Gates. Recognize the name? You might. Not only was Gates responsible for these programs, but he was also Chief during the Rodney King arrest and subsequent riots.
By the way, be sure to check out the Hockey Quiz . Answers will start rolling in after Hell Week .
The Braves are the only team to have won the World Series in three seperate cities. Name the cities.
And, of course, the answer to yesterday trivia question.
The question was: "What police agency developed SWAT, the D.A.R.E. program, and the motto "To Protect and Serve"? "
The answer: LAPD . The Los Angeles Police Department.
Both SWAT and D.A.R.E. were actually created under the same administration. That adminisitration? Chief Daryl Gates. Recognize the name? You might. Not only was Gates responsible for these programs, but he was also Chief during the Rodney King arrest and subsequent riots.
By the way, be sure to check out the Hockey Quiz . Answers will start rolling in after Hell Week .
Monday, June 22, 2009
Trivia Time
Okay, so I've decided to start a little trivia thing. Why? Why not.
Everyday (that I remember or can), I'll post a trivia question with the answer the next day.
I posted a Hockey Quiz . I'm going to leave that up there for at least a week and half so people can look at it. I'll slowly post the answers over the next little while.
Okay, here's today's trivia question:
What police agency developed SWAT, the D.A.R.E. program, and the motto "To Protect and Serve"?
Answer tomorrow.
Everyday (that I remember or can), I'll post a trivia question with the answer the next day.
I posted a Hockey Quiz . I'm going to leave that up there for at least a week and half so people can look at it. I'll slowly post the answers over the next little while.
Okay, here's today's trivia question:
What police agency developed SWAT, the D.A.R.E. program, and the motto "To Protect and Serve"?
Answer tomorrow.
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