Q: For the first time, on this date in 1987, a CD was released ahead of its vinyl LP version. Who was the artist?
A: Tony Bennett (The Art of Excellence).
Q: James Monroe, the fifth U.S. president, was born on this date in 1758. Other than being president, what did Monroe have in common with John Adams?
A: They both died on July 4th.
Q: On this day in 1983, British barber Gerry Harley set a world record by shaving how many men in one hour with a safety razor?
A: 987! Incredibly, all of them survived. Just in case they were needed, an ambulance and Dracula were standing by.
Friday, April 28, 2006
Thursday, April 27, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: On this date in 1994, Presidents Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush, Sr. and Clinton all gathered in the same place at the same time. Why?
A: It was the funeral of former President Richard Nixon.
Q: U.S. troops invaded what country on this day in 1813?
A: Canada. Trying to control Lake Ontario, the U.S. Army attacked Toronto and burned the provincial parliament. Just a little something we dug up for Canada-United States Goodwill Week.
Q: On April 27, 1956, Rocky Marciano retired at age 32 as the only undefeated heavyweight champ with a perfect record. He was unbeaten in how many pro fights?
A: 49
A: It was the funeral of former President Richard Nixon.
Q: U.S. troops invaded what country on this day in 1813?
A: Canada. Trying to control Lake Ontario, the U.S. Army attacked Toronto and burned the provincial parliament. Just a little something we dug up for Canada-United States Goodwill Week.
Q: On April 27, 1956, Rocky Marciano retired at age 32 as the only undefeated heavyweight champ with a perfect record. He was unbeaten in how many pro fights?
A: 49
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: Eighty-five years ago today, something happened for the first time on the radio. What?
A: Radio station WEW in St. Louis broadcast the first official U.S. government weather forecast on this day in 1921. And every day since, the U.S. Weather Service has been issuing weather forecasts -- and they're gonna keep doing it until they get one right.
Q: On April 26, 1937, the afternoon comedy soap "Lorenzo Jones" premiered on NBC Radio. And we must not forget his devoted wife. What was her name?
A: Belle. The daily show lasted until 1955.
Q: Apart from elephants, what are the world's strongest animals?
A: Draught Horses. It is estimated that there are about 750 million horses in the world.
A: Radio station WEW in St. Louis broadcast the first official U.S. government weather forecast on this day in 1921. And every day since, the U.S. Weather Service has been issuing weather forecasts -- and they're gonna keep doing it until they get one right.
Q: On April 26, 1937, the afternoon comedy soap "Lorenzo Jones" premiered on NBC Radio. And we must not forget his devoted wife. What was her name?
A: Belle. The daily show lasted until 1955.
Q: Apart from elephants, what are the world's strongest animals?
A: Draught Horses. It is estimated that there are about 750 million horses in the world.
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions for Tuesday, April 25th
Q: America's first unemployment office opened on this day in 1868 in what state?
A: California. In those days, people who sat around doing nothing while others worked were called idlers. Today they're called executives.
Q: Which state has the most expensive gas in America?
A: California. Carpooling is one way to save gas, but it's never been popular in L.A. You could wind up sitting in a car with someone whose aura clashes with your aura.
Q: On this day in 1964, a cow in Russia gave birth to the most calves ever born at one time. How many were there?
A: Seven calves. The cow's owner was a poor farmer who dreamed of having a large herd; and with this multiple birth, he was finally in the chips -- the cow chips.
Q: What is the fastest speed at which a dog has been timed?
A: 41.72 miles per hour, a record set by an Australian greyhound on this day in 1968. The dog used a special training method to increase his speed. He was able to run at 41 miles per hour by chasing a fire hydrant moving at 42 mph.
A: California. In those days, people who sat around doing nothing while others worked were called idlers. Today they're called executives.
Q: Which state has the most expensive gas in America?
A: California. Carpooling is one way to save gas, but it's never been popular in L.A. You could wind up sitting in a car with someone whose aura clashes with your aura.
Q: On this day in 1964, a cow in Russia gave birth to the most calves ever born at one time. How many were there?
A: Seven calves. The cow's owner was a poor farmer who dreamed of having a large herd; and with this multiple birth, he was finally in the chips -- the cow chips.
Q: What is the fastest speed at which a dog has been timed?
A: 41.72 miles per hour, a record set by an Australian greyhound on this day in 1968. The dog used a special training method to increase his speed. He was able to run at 41 miles per hour by chasing a fire hydrant moving at 42 mph.
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions for Monday, April 24th
Q: (1) How many pennies has the government minted since 1787? (2) In what year was the Lincoln penny introduced? (3) What is the lifespan of the average penny? (4) How many different penny designs have been used throughout U.S. history?
A: (1) More than 300 billion. (2) 1909 (3) 25 years (4) 11
Q: Name the only U.S. president to have a PhD in political science.
A: Woodrow Wilson.
Q: The Barbie doll got her first car in 1962. What kind was it?
A: A coral Austin Healy made by the Irwin Corporation or Mattel.
A: (1) More than 300 billion. (2) 1909 (3) 25 years (4) 11
Q: Name the only U.S. president to have a PhD in political science.
A: Woodrow Wilson.
Q: The Barbie doll got her first car in 1962. What kind was it?
A: A coral Austin Healy made by the Irwin Corporation or Mattel.
Monday, April 24, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: How many pennies has the government minted since 1787?
A: More than 300 billion.
Q: In what year was the Lincoln penny introduced?
A: 1909
Q: What is the average lifespan of the penny?
A: 25 years
Q: How many different penny designs have been used throughout U.S. history?
A: 11
Q: Name the only U.S. president to have a PhD in political science.
A: Woodrow Wilson
Q: The Barbie doll got her first car in 1962. What kind was it?
A: A coral Austin Healy made by the Irwin Corporation for Mattel.
A: More than 300 billion.
Q: In what year was the Lincoln penny introduced?
A: 1909
Q: What is the average lifespan of the penny?
A: 25 years
Q: How many different penny designs have been used throughout U.S. history?
A: 11
Q: Name the only U.S. president to have a PhD in political science.
A: Woodrow Wilson
Q: The Barbie doll got her first car in 1962. What kind was it?
A: A coral Austin Healy made by the Irwin Corporation for Mattel.
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: How many pennies has the government minted since 1787?
A: More than 300 billion.
Q: In what year was the Lincoln penny introduced?
A: 1909
Q: What is the average lifespan of the penny?
A: 25 years
Q: How many different penny designs have been used throughout U.S. history?
A: 11
Q: Name the only U.S. president to have a PhD in political science.
A: Woodrow Wilson
Q: The Barbie doll got her first car in 1962. What kind was it?
A: A coral Austin Healy made by the Irwin Corporation for Mattel.
A: More than 300 billion.
Q: In what year was the Lincoln penny introduced?
A: 1909
Q: What is the average lifespan of the penny?
A: 25 years
Q: How many different penny designs have been used throughout U.S. history?
A: 11
Q: Name the only U.S. president to have a PhD in political science.
A: Woodrow Wilson
Q: The Barbie doll got her first car in 1962. What kind was it?
A: A coral Austin Healy made by the Irwin Corporation for Mattel.
Friday, April 21, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: The world's first firehouse pole was installed on April 21, 1878 in what city?
A: New York City. At first, the fire-pole created lots of headaches, but soon those headaches were eliminated when firemen stopped sliding down the pole head first.
Q: On April 21, 1940, the quiz show "Take It or Leave It" premiered on CBS Radio. How much could you win with the BIG question?
A: It asked the "$64 question."
Q: On this date in 1789, the first vice president of the U.S. was sworn in. What was his name?
A: John Adams.
A: New York City. At first, the fire-pole created lots of headaches, but soon those headaches were eliminated when firemen stopped sliding down the pole head first.
Q: On April 21, 1940, the quiz show "Take It or Leave It" premiered on CBS Radio. How much could you win with the BIG question?
A: It asked the "$64 question."
Q: On this date in 1789, the first vice president of the U.S. was sworn in. What was his name?
A: John Adams.
Thursday, April 20, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: On April 20, 1961, FM radio stations in the U.S. were granted permission to do what?
A: To broadcast in stereo. When I started in radio, I was in mono. It was okay, I guess, but I prefer annoying people in stereo.
Q: What famous actress made her film debut on this day in 1934 in a movie called "Stand Up and Cheer"?
A: Shirley Temple. Some of today's movies are so bad, the only time an audience will stand up and cheer is when the projector breaks down.
Q: On this day in 1947, what comedian was cut off the air because he told a joke about a mythical network vice-president?
A: Fred Allen. A national controversy erupted when NBC threatened to cancel the weekly show. But Allen hired midgets to picket NBC with signs that read, "This network is unfair to the little man." Allen stayed on the air.
A: To broadcast in stereo. When I started in radio, I was in mono. It was okay, I guess, but I prefer annoying people in stereo.
Q: What famous actress made her film debut on this day in 1934 in a movie called "Stand Up and Cheer"?
A: Shirley Temple. Some of today's movies are so bad, the only time an audience will stand up and cheer is when the projector breaks down.
Q: On this day in 1947, what comedian was cut off the air because he told a joke about a mythical network vice-president?
A: Fred Allen. A national controversy erupted when NBC threatened to cancel the weekly show. But Allen hired midgets to picket NBC with signs that read, "This network is unfair to the little man." Allen stayed on the air.
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: What was the first city to reach a population of one million?
A: Rome in 133BC.
Q: April is National Bubble Gum Month, endorsed by the American Lung Association. It may sound a little silly until you try blowing a bubble while smoking a cigarette. On this day in 1985, Susan Williams of Fresno blew history's biggest bubble gum bubble. How large in diameter was it?
A: 22 inches in diameter. At last report she was still trying to get the gum out of her hair.
A: Rome in 133BC.
Q: April is National Bubble Gum Month, endorsed by the American Lung Association. It may sound a little silly until you try blowing a bubble while smoking a cigarette. On this day in 1985, Susan Williams of Fresno blew history's biggest bubble gum bubble. How large in diameter was it?
A: 22 inches in diameter. At last report she was still trying to get the gum out of her hair.
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions for Tuesday, April 18th
Q: Actress Barbara Hale built an entire career playing what part?
A: Perry Mason's secretary, Della Street.
Q: But another actress played Della with a completely new Perry Mason cast in 1973 and 1974. Who was she?
A: Canada's Sharon Acker.
Q: Which was baseball's first three-tiered stadium?
A: 1923, Yankee Stadium opened in the Bronx, New York. The Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox 4-1.
Q: Who was the first African-American coach in the NBA?
A: In 1966, Bill Russell was named played-coach of the Boston Celtics.
A: Perry Mason's secretary, Della Street.
Q: But another actress played Della with a completely new Perry Mason cast in 1973 and 1974. Who was she?
A: Canada's Sharon Acker.
Q: Which was baseball's first three-tiered stadium?
A: 1923, Yankee Stadium opened in the Bronx, New York. The Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox 4-1.
Q: Who was the first African-American coach in the NBA?
A: In 1966, Bill Russell was named played-coach of the Boston Celtics.
Monday, April 17, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: On April 17, 1629 what animal was imported into America for the first time?
A: The first imported horse arrived at Massachusetts Colony. The colonists already had poultry, but the arrival of horses was significant. Otherwise, the guys in the Kentucky Derby might all be riding turkeys.
Q: What was the first commercially successful American newspaper?
A: The Boston Newsletter, which began publication on this day in 1704. Newspapers have become very important. Without them, we wouldn't be able to cut out nearly as many grocery coupons.
Q: Norman Julius Esiason was born on this day in 1961. By what name do we know him?
A: Boomer Esiason. He made the transition from quarterback to broadcaster. Unfortunately, he kept getting sacked.
Q: What is the only cat that cannot retract its claws?
A: The cheetah.
A: The first imported horse arrived at Massachusetts Colony. The colonists already had poultry, but the arrival of horses was significant. Otherwise, the guys in the Kentucky Derby might all be riding turkeys.
Q: What was the first commercially successful American newspaper?
A: The Boston Newsletter, which began publication on this day in 1704. Newspapers have become very important. Without them, we wouldn't be able to cut out nearly as many grocery coupons.
Q: Norman Julius Esiason was born on this day in 1961. By what name do we know him?
A: Boomer Esiason. He made the transition from quarterback to broadcaster. Unfortunately, he kept getting sacked.
Q: What is the only cat that cannot retract its claws?
A: The cheetah.
Friday, April 14, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: On April 14, 1956 Ampex Corporation demonstrated the first what?
A: The first videotape recorder. One small step for entertainment, one giant leap for rewinding. It was really embarrassing that the CEO had to ask his 8-year-old to help him demonstrate it. By the way, it was the size of a large freezer.
Q: On this day in 1910, William Taft became the first president to do what?
A: Throw out the first baseball of the season. But Taft never got what he really wanted -- his picture on a presidential bubble gum card. Taft threw a fastball and set a precedent. He was the first politician to throw a fast one instead of pulling a fast one.
Q: On this day in 1971, Walton Bader of New York City sued the Detroit automakers and other firms for allegedly polluting the United States. This was the largest suit in history. How much was he suing for?
A: $675 trillion. By the way, the smallest suit in history was the one worn by Tattoo on "Fantasy Island."
A: The first videotape recorder. One small step for entertainment, one giant leap for rewinding. It was really embarrassing that the CEO had to ask his 8-year-old to help him demonstrate it. By the way, it was the size of a large freezer.
Q: On this day in 1910, William Taft became the first president to do what?
A: Throw out the first baseball of the season. But Taft never got what he really wanted -- his picture on a presidential bubble gum card. Taft threw a fastball and set a precedent. He was the first politician to throw a fast one instead of pulling a fast one.
Q: On this day in 1971, Walton Bader of New York City sued the Detroit automakers and other firms for allegedly polluting the United States. This was the largest suit in history. How much was he suing for?
A: $675 trillion. By the way, the smallest suit in history was the one worn by Tattoo on "Fantasy Island."
Thursday, April 13, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions, April 13, 2006
Q: What movie script was voted the best in Hollywood history?
A: Casablanca. The original version wasn't so great, so it was re-written several times. For example, the line: "Play it again, Ralph."
Q: What is the total amount of money in a standard Monopoly game?
A: $15,140.
Q: How many ridges does a dime have around the edge?
A: 118.
A: Casablanca. The original version wasn't so great, so it was re-written several times. For example, the line: "Play it again, Ralph."
Q: What is the total amount of money in a standard Monopoly game?
A: $15,140.
Q: How many ridges does a dime have around the edge?
A: 118.
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions, April 12, 2006
Q: On April 12, 1934, the strongest wind ever recorded in North America was at Mount Washington in New Hampshire. How strong was it?
A: 231 miles per hour. To give you an idea of how strong the winds were that day -- Mount Washington was previously in New Jersey.
Q: What war began on April 12, 1861?
A: The United States Civil War. Hundreds of thousands died for the worthiest of all causes -- to save liberals and conservatives from having to compromise.
Q: What was the first TV series with a black co-star?
A: I Spy, which starred Bill Cosby and Robert Culp. By the way, Jim Brown made his TV acting debut in I Spy in 1967.
A: 231 miles per hour. To give you an idea of how strong the winds were that day -- Mount Washington was previously in New Jersey.
Q: What war began on April 12, 1861?
A: The United States Civil War. Hundreds of thousands died for the worthiest of all causes -- to save liberals and conservatives from having to compromise.
Q: What was the first TV series with a black co-star?
A: I Spy, which starred Bill Cosby and Robert Culp. By the way, Jim Brown made his TV acting debut in I Spy in 1967.
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions for Tuesday, April 11th
Q: On this date in 1988, which actress won a Best Actress Oscar at the Academy Awards?
A: Cher (for Moonstruck).
Q: Which fruit whitens your teeth when you eat it?
A: Apples. Also, oranges, celery and carrots increase saliva production, which means it helps minimize stain producing bacteria on teeth (Vitality magazine).
Q: Actor Johnny Sheffield was born on this day in 1931. What memorable part did he play in the movies?
A: He played "Boy" in the early Tarzan movies. A new Tarzan movie is being filmed. In this movie Jane wants her son to have a real name, like maybe George; but Tarzan prefers to call him Boy. So they compromise and call him Boy George.
A: Cher (for Moonstruck).
Q: Which fruit whitens your teeth when you eat it?
A: Apples. Also, oranges, celery and carrots increase saliva production, which means it helps minimize stain producing bacteria on teeth (Vitality magazine).
Q: Actor Johnny Sheffield was born on this day in 1931. What memorable part did he play in the movies?
A: He played "Boy" in the early Tarzan movies. A new Tarzan movie is being filmed. In this movie Jane wants her son to have a real name, like maybe George; but Tarzan prefers to call him Boy. So they compromise and call him Boy George.
Monday, April 10, 2006
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: We all use something invented on this date in 1849 by Walter Hunt of New York City. What?
A: The safety pin! Within three hours, Hunt conceived the idea, made the prototype, registered the patent, and sold the patent for $100. I'd say he got stuck!!
Q: Searchlight, Deacon, Rawhide, Eagle, and Trailblazer are all code names for what?
A: Presidents of the United States. Richard Nixon's Secret Service code name was Searchlight; Jimmy Carter's is Deacon; Ronald Reagan's was Rawhide; Bill Clinton's is Eagle; and George W. Bush's is Trailblazer.
Q: What famous structure has 2.5 million rivets?
A. The Eiffel Tower.
Q: What flavor was the first Lifesaver?
A: Peppermint.
A: The safety pin! Within three hours, Hunt conceived the idea, made the prototype, registered the patent, and sold the patent for $100. I'd say he got stuck!!
Q: Searchlight, Deacon, Rawhide, Eagle, and Trailblazer are all code names for what?
A: Presidents of the United States. Richard Nixon's Secret Service code name was Searchlight; Jimmy Carter's is Deacon; Ronald Reagan's was Rawhide; Bill Clinton's is Eagle; and George W. Bush's is Trailblazer.
Q: What famous structure has 2.5 million rivets?
A. The Eiffel Tower.
Q: What flavor was the first Lifesaver?
A: Peppermint.
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