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Trivia #977641
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Try your hand at these brain-busting trivia questions. Remember, please, that you may not google or use any reference sources for the first 24 hours of this thread.


-1. In 1900, only two African countries were independent. Which ones?
-2. Marvel Comics loves appending adjectives to their titles. What superhero was usually billed as "Invincible"?
-3. What artist was played by Crispin Glover, David Bowie, Jared Harris, Sean Gregory Sullivan and Guy Pierce?
-4. Catherine de' Medici is credited with bringing spinach-filled recipes to France. In fact, dishes made with spinach are still named for her home city. What was it?
-5. Who was the only president who was defeated for re-election by his own vice president? (J A by T J)
-6. What band was named for the title character of a novel about a circus freak show? (M T H)
-7. Elephants are the heaviest land animals. What is the second heaviest?
-8. When Neil Armstrong made one small step for a man, what foot was he using for that step?
-9. What 1980s country supergroup included members of the Doobie Brothers and Creedence Clearwater Revival?
-10. Gallium, bismuth, antimony and silicon all share something in common with water. What?


The moon is actually more useful than the sun since the moon gives us light at night when it's dark. The sun only gives us light during the day when it's already bright out.
Re: Trivia [Re: Pandora] #977645
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4. Florence smile


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Re: Trivia [Re: Pandora] #977646
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Re: Trivia [Re: Pandora] #977653
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9. Southern Pacific. wave


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Great starts! wave


The moon is actually more useful than the sun since the moon gives us light at night when it's dark. The sun only gives us light during the day when it's already bright out.
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Re: Trivia [Re: Pandora] #977669
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I thought these questions were stumpers! lol Well done! smile


The moon is actually more useful than the sun since the moon gives us light at night when it's dark. The sun only gives us light during the day when it's already bright out.
Re: Trivia [Re: Pandora] #977677
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I have no idea if this is right, I just like saying, "Hippopotami". lol

Hippopotami...hippopotami...HIPPOPOTAMI! eek crazy dance


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Re: Trivia [Re: Pandora] #977683
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You keep on saying that, because you're right! lol


The moon is actually more useful than the sun since the moon gives us light at night when it's dark. The sun only gives us light during the day when it's already bright out.
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Re: Trivia [Re: Pandora] #977761
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Good one, Rushes! wave


The moon is actually more useful than the sun since the moon gives us light at night when it's dark. The sun only gives us light during the day when it's already bright out.
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You get an A for that answer, Koala. smile


The moon is actually more useful than the sun since the moon gives us light at night when it's dark. The sun only gives us light during the day when it's already bright out.
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Re: Trivia [Re: Pandora] #977950
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Yes to both! For #5, in those days, the runner-up became the VP. wave


The moon is actually more useful than the sun since the moon gives us light at night when it's dark. The sun only gives us light during the day when it's already bright out.
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