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Tuesday, January 26 Trivia
- 1.
How many bytes can be stored on a 3 1/2 inch floppy diskette?
- A.
1.44 Megabytes
- B.
1.6 Gigabytes
- C.
256K
- D.
1.2 Megabytes
Correct Answer
A. 1.44 MegabytesExplanation
A 3 1/2 inch floppy diskette can store 1.44 Megabytes of data. This was the standard storage capacity for floppy disks commonly used in the past.Rate this question:
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- 2.
We live in the Milky Way Galaxy. It is shaped approximately like:
- A.
A round ball
- B.
A doughnut
- C.
A pretzle
- D.
A flat spiral
Correct Answer
D. A flat spiralExplanation
The Milky Way Galaxy is shaped like a flat spiral. This means that it has a disc-like shape with a central bulge and spiral arms extending outwards. The stars and other celestial objects in the galaxy are concentrated in the disc, while the central bulge contains a dense concentration of stars. The spiral arms are made up of gas, dust, and young stars. This shape is commonly observed in many other galaxies as well.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Paul Lynde appeared in the television sitcom
- A.
The Honeymooners
- B.
I Love Lucy
- C.
Bewitched
- D.
Car 54 Where Are You?
Correct Answer
C. BewitchedExplanation
Paul Lynde appeared in the television sitcom "Bewitched."Rate this question:
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- 4.
What is a baby octopus called?
- A.
Octler
- B.
Fish
- C.
Feeder
- D.
Octopus
Correct Answer
D. OctopusExplanation
A baby octopus is called an octopus. This is because the term "octopus" is used to refer to both adult and juvenile individuals of the species. Unlike some other animals, such as fish, which have specific names for their young (e.g., fry or fingerlings), octopuses do not have a distinct name for their offspring. Therefore, the correct answer is Octopus.Rate this question:
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- 5.
How many Vezina trophies did Wayne Gretzky win?
- A.
4
- B.
0
- C.
3
- D.
2
Correct Answer
B. 0Explanation
Wayne Gretzky did not win any Vezina trophies. The Vezina Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League's goaltender who is "adjudged to be the best at this position". However, Gretzky was a forward, not a goaltender, so he did not win any Vezina trophies.Rate this question:
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- 6.
When was the nineteenth amendment to the Constitution giving women the right to vote ratified?
- A.
1888
- B.
1920
- C.
1938
- D.
1940
Correct Answer
B. 1920Explanation
The correct answer is 1920. The nineteenth amendment to the Constitution, also known as the Women's Suffrage Amendment, was ratified in 1920. This amendment granted women the right to vote, marking a significant milestone in the fight for gender equality and women's rights in the United States.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Who became the first American skier to take a World Cup Downhill season crown?
- A.
Picabo Street
- B.
Tommy Moe
- C.
Shelly Thompson
- D.
Dan Jennings
Correct Answer
A. Picabo StreetExplanation
Picabo Street became the first American skier to take a World Cup Downhill season crown.Rate this question:
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- 8.
In the movie the Big Lebowski the Nihilists threaten to cut of the Dudes what?
- A.
Johnson
- B.
Toe
- C.
Finger
- D.
Howard
Correct Answer
A. JohnsonExplanation
In the movie "The Big Lebowski," the Nihilists threaten to cut off the Dudes' Johnson. This refers to the Nihilists' intention to harm the main character, known as the Dude, by castrating him. This threat adds to the comedic and absurd nature of the film, as the Nihilists are portrayed as a group of eccentric and nihilistic characters with questionable motives.Rate this question:
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- 9.
On the most hilarious sitcom ever, Arrested Development, Tobias plays George Sr. on Scandalmakers. Who plays Tobias?
- A.
Fred Savage
- B.
Dave Attell
- C.
David Cross
- D.
Will Arnett
Correct Answer
B. Dave Attell -
- 10.
Who was Batman when he was out of his suit?
- A.
Bruce Wayne
- B.
Arthur Brooks
- C.
Dick Grayson
- D.
Clark Kent
Correct Answer
A. Bruce WayneExplanation
When Batman is out of his suit, he reverts back to his true identity as Bruce Wayne. Bruce Wayne is a billionaire playboy and philanthropist who uses his wealth and resources to fight crime as Batman. While Batman is the superhero persona that he adopts, Bruce Wayne is the person behind the mask, living a double life to protect Gotham City.Rate this question:
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