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- 1.
Who was the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel?
- A.
Karel Soucek
- B.
Annie Taylor
- C.
Matthew Webb
- D.
Sam Patch
Correct Answer
B. Annie Taylor -
- 2.
How many feet are in an imperial fathom?
- A.
2000
- B.
6
- C.
432
- D.
50
Correct Answer
B. 6 -
- 3.
A targe is a variety of what?
- A.
Shield
- B.
Fork
- C.
Apple
- D.
Boat
Correct Answer
A. Shield -
- 4.
In the video game series "Pokemon," which monster can only use an ineffective "splash" attack?
- A.
Supertrout
- B.
Magikarp
- C.
Powerpike
- D.
Dullphin
Correct Answer
B. Magikarp -
- 5.
Which of the following is not a binding knot?
- A.
Reef Knot
- B.
Granny Knot
- C.
Boa Knot
- D.
Prusik Knot
Correct Answer
D. Prusik Knot -
- 6.
Which style of eyeglasses was favored by Teddy Roosevelt and Morpheus from "The Matrix"?
- A.
Browline
- B.
Teashades
- C.
Aviator
- D.
Pince-Nez
Correct Answer
D. Pince-Nez -
- 7.
What destroyed the Colossus of Rhodes?
- A.
Fire
- B.
Tornado
- C.
Earthquake
- D.
Flood
Correct Answer
C. Earthquake -
- 8.
How many days does it take Mercury to revolve around the sun?
- A.
88
- B.
29
- C.
194
- D.
224
Correct Answer
A. 88 -
- 9.
As of 2012, what is the largest embankment dam in the US?
- A.
Fort Peck
- B.
Diamond Valley
- C.
Cochiti
- D.
Oahe
Correct Answer
A. Fort Peck -
- 10.
How many years did George Halas serve as head coach of the Chicago Bears?
- A.
40
- B.
20
- C.
50
- D.
30
Correct Answer
A. 40 -
- 11.
Which of the following is not one of the four "mother sauces"?
- A.
Gremolata
- B.
Hollendais
- C.
Bechamel
- D.
Veloute
Correct Answer
A. Gremolata -
- 12.
When were the words "Under God" added to the Pledge of Allegiance?
- A.
1865
- B.
1954
- C.
1918
- D.
1943
Correct Answer
B. 1954 -
- 13.
How many gallons of fuel does a Boeing 747 hold?
- A.
85,257
- B.
57,285
- C.
28,575
- D.
52, 758
Correct Answer
B. 57,285 -
- 14.
What was the first product in the United States to have a bar code?
- A.
Revlon Nail Polish
- B.
Post Raisin Bran
- C.
Wrigley's Gum
- D.
Ivory Soap
Correct Answer
C. Wrigley's Gum -
- 15.
How many noses does a slug have?
- A.
3
- B.
2
- C.
4
- D.
1
Correct Answer
C. 4 -
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