Trivia questions

[folfan01]

I'll open to a random page in the trivia book and give you the questions.

Pages 18-19
#1 Is the bald eagle really bald?
#2 Who was the first woman to fly the Atlantic as an airplane passenger?
#3 What brand of sneaker - the first ever - was introduced in 1917?
#4 In 1954 what were millions of kids wearing on their heads?
#5 How many herbs and spices are in Kentucky Fried Chicken?
#6 Who said "I used to be Snow White, but I drifted"?
#7 Who was the only classical musician given a Ticker Tape parade in new york city?

[LaverneShirley]

#5 is 11! I think! I remember hearing it on a commercial...

[RobertAdams]

Kentucky Fried Chicken advertises it as 11 herbs and spices. However, the book BIG SECRETS sent some to a lab and came up with the analysis of either 3 or 4 (I can't remember which):salt, pepper, and msg.

[folfan01]

You're correct, LaverneShirley!

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[dawsongirl]

Is #4 Davy Crockett Coonskin Caps?

[Bootsy Whoosh]

Originally posted by folfan01:
#1 Is the bald eagle really bald?
#2 Who was the first woman to fly the Atlantic as an airplane passenger?
#3 What brand of sneaker - the first ever - was introduced in 1917?
#4 In 1954 what were millions of kids wearing on their heads?
#5 How many herbs and spices are in Kentucky Fried Chicken?
#6 Who said "I used to be Snow White, but I drifted"?
#7 Who was the only classical musician given a Ticker Tape parade in new york city?

#1. No, coitantly not. It has a lovely coiffure consisting of white feathers.
#2. Amelia Earhart. She felt fame for being a mere passenger was unjustified, so she took it upon herself to fly across the Atlantic.
#3. Keds was technically the first shoe mass marketed as canvas topped sneakers in 1917. However, Converse All Stars were also first produced in 1917.
#4. Yes indeedy, 'twas coonskin caps.
#5. Already answered.
#6. Mae West
#7. Van Cliburn, after returning from the USSR after winning the Tchaikovsky Competition.

That was fun. Got anymore questions? http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/smile.gif

[folfan01]

You got 'em all, Bootsy Whoosh! I'll open to another random page in my book.

Pages 30-31
#1 The Frankenstein festival is held yearly around Halloween at The Castle of Frankenstein. Where is it?
#2 Name the first amusement park in America.
#3 What are Palindromes?
#4 What is virtually impossible to do with your eyes open?
#5 Who invented the plastic soda bottle?
#6 What country first granted woman the right to vote?
#7 What was the name of the Wright brothers' plane?
#8 In what country are all U.S. Marjor league baseballs produced?

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[Bootsy Whoosh]

Originally posted by folfan01:
#3 What are Palindromes?
#4 What is virtually impossible to do with your eyes open?
#6 What country first granted woman the right to vote?
#7 What was the name of the Wright brothers' plane?
#8 In what country are all U.S. Marjor league baseballs produced?


#3. A palindrome is a word spelled the same backwards and forewards. Kayak and radar are examples.
#4. Sneeze
#6. ummm....I think New Zealand?? or somewhere around Austrailia
#7. well, actually, I don't know for sure what they are looking for. The Wright brothers made many gliders that were nameless, and the Wright A Flyer, but the Wright B Flyer is the most famous one and was officially the first production airplane.
#8. Costa Rica



[This message has been edited by Bootsy Whoosh (edited 07-30-2001).]

[folfan01]

You missed #s 6 and 7.

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[Bootsy Whoosh]

When Governor Glasgow signed the Electoral Bill on 19 September 1893 New Zealand became the first self-governing nation in the world where women had won the right to vote. (http://www.archives.govt.nz/holdings/petition.html)

New Zealand was the first country in the world to grant women the vote and congratulations poured in from suffragists elsewhere: the achievement of New Zealand women gave 'new hope and life to all women struggling for emancipation'. The campaign for the vote in remote New Zealand was part of the movement for women's rights in Europe, Britain and its colonies and the United States. (http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/Gallery/Suffragists/SuffIntro.htm)

Well, there's at least two documents to back me up for #6. I thought I learned in school that it was New Zealand, but who knows what documents your trivia book is using as reference. http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/crazy.gif

As for the plane, were they looking for "Wright 1903 Flyer"? I mean sheesh that's what's hanging in the National Air and Space Museum, I've seen it with me own two eyes http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/eyes2.gif

If that is not the answer then I am dying to know what they say it is, as I am really confused http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/confused.gif


[This message has been edited by Bootsy Whoosh (edited 08-01-2001).]

[LaverneShirley]

Bootsy Whoosh, I'm not sure but I think that #7 is the actual name of the plane they flew... like... My name is Jessica, the plane's name is...whatever. 'Course, I don't even know if the plane was named, let alone WHAT it was named.

[Bootsy Whoosh]

I think I know what you mean....like as if they had some sort of nickname for it. Like "Hi, my name is Wilbur Wright and this is my plane George." lol. I thought of that but if that is the case then I have nooooo clue! http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/dizzy.gif

[folfan01]

You were pretty close with the "Wright 1903 Flyer".

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