Q: Who was the first European to recieve a christmas gift in the new world?
A: Christopher Columbus. When he landed at Haiti on St. Nicholas Day, December 6th 1492, the island chief offered gifts and a feast of shrimp and bread.
Friday, December 07, 2007
Thursday, December 06, 2007
Alan Rock's Trivia
December 6, 1947 was a big day for nature lovers in Florida. Why? A: Everglades National Park was dedicated.
December 6, 1923, a presidential address was broadcast on the radio for the first time to a joint session of Congress. Who was the president? A: President Calvin Coolidge.
On December 6, 1973, Gerald Ford was sworn in as Vice President, succeeding Spiro Agnew. What was his position before being the Veep? A: House minority leader.
What husband and wife team recorded "Love Will Keep Us Together" in 1975? A: The Captain and Tennille.
December 6, 1923, a presidential address was broadcast on the radio for the first time to a joint session of Congress. Who was the president? A: President Calvin Coolidge.
On December 6, 1973, Gerald Ford was sworn in as Vice President, succeeding Spiro Agnew. What was his position before being the Veep? A: House minority leader.
What husband and wife team recorded "Love Will Keep Us Together" in 1975? A: The Captain and Tennille.
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Alan Rock's Trivia Teasers
Q: Born on December 5, 1932: Richard Penniman. The world knows him better as...?
A: Little Richard.
Q: What is America's first scholastic fraternity? It was founded at William and Mary College. December 5, 1776/
A: Phi Beta Kappa, Fraternity brothers are very close. In fact two guys in my fraternity were so close they never separated. And that's the last time we could use Super Glue during Hazing Week.
Q: On December 5, 1992, The Denver Post quoted a Department of Energy memo showing that a vital safety system at the Rocky Flats nuclear weapons plant required how many workers to change a light bulb?
A: 43.
A: Little Richard.
Q: What is America's first scholastic fraternity? It was founded at William and Mary College. December 5, 1776/
A: Phi Beta Kappa, Fraternity brothers are very close. In fact two guys in my fraternity were so close they never separated. And that's the last time we could use Super Glue during Hazing Week.
Q: On December 5, 1992, The Denver Post quoted a Department of Energy memo showing that a vital safety system at the Rocky Flats nuclear weapons plant required how many workers to change a light bulb?
A: 43.
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
Alan Rock's Trivia
On December 4, 1998, the remake of Alfred Hitchcock's classic thriller "Psycho" opened in U.S. theaters. Can you name the two stars in the remake? A: Vince Vaughn and Anne Heche
Who was the first American president to visit abroad? A: Woodrow Wilson sailed for France on December 4, 1918, becoming the first American president to visit abroad - except for the time George Washington sneaked into Dolly Madison's house
What is the nutritional value of coffee? A: Coffee has absolutely no nutritional value
Who was the first American president to visit abroad? A: Woodrow Wilson sailed for France on December 4, 1918, becoming the first American president to visit abroad - except for the time George Washington sneaked into Dolly Madison's house
What is the nutritional value of coffee? A: Coffee has absolutely no nutritional value
Monday, December 03, 2007
Alan Rock's Trivia Questions
Q: On December 3rd 1967 Dr. Christian Barnard of South Africa made history. How?
A: The first sucessful heart transplant.
Q: On December 3rd 1947 The Tennessee Williams play, "A Streetcar Named Desire", opened on broadway starring Jessica Tandy as Blanche, and who as Stanley?
A: Marlon Brando.
Q: On December 3rd 1833 what college opened with an enrolment of 29 men and 15 women, the nation's first truly co-education college?
A: Oberlin College in Ohio.
A: The first sucessful heart transplant.
Q: On December 3rd 1947 The Tennessee Williams play, "A Streetcar Named Desire", opened on broadway starring Jessica Tandy as Blanche, and who as Stanley?
A: Marlon Brando.
Q: On December 3rd 1833 what college opened with an enrolment of 29 men and 15 women, the nation's first truly co-education college?
A: Oberlin College in Ohio.
Friday, November 30, 2007
Alan Rock's Trivia Teaser
Q: What did Dick Clark donate in 1982 to the Smithsonian from "American Bandstand?"
A: His Podium.
A: His Podium.
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Alan Rock's Trivia
Comedian Garry Shandling was born November 29, 1949. Garry started in Hollywood as a scriptwriter. Can you name the sitcom that bought his first script? (Clue: It was 1975) A: Sanford and Son. (The episode where Ah Chew - Pat Morita - turned Fred Sanford's house into a Japanese retaurant).
What's the difference in a comedian and a comic? A: The oversimplified answer is: A comedian says funny things; a comic says things funny.
Why is a twit? A: A pregnant goldfish.
What's the difference in a comedian and a comic? A: The oversimplified answer is: A comedian says funny things; a comic says things funny.
Why is a twit? A: A pregnant goldfish.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Alan Rock's Trivia
Q: November 28th, 1922 is a historic day in the skies of New York City. Why?
A: The first skywriting display. A small plane wrote "Hello USA".
Q: How wide is the Statue of Liberty's mouth?
A: Three feet.
Q: In which state is it illegal to ride a camel on a highway?
A: Nevada.
A: The first skywriting display. A small plane wrote "Hello USA".
Q: How wide is the Statue of Liberty's mouth?
A: Three feet.
Q: In which state is it illegal to ride a camel on a highway?
A: Nevada.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Alan Rock's Trivia
She was born on November 27, 1964. She appeared in Boomerang, The Women of Brewster Place, Beverly Hills Madam and a long-running TV sitcom. Who is she? A: "Head of the Class" cast member - Robin Givens
According to Health magazine, who eats the most chocolate candy: (a) women ages 30 to 39; (b) boys ages 12 to 19; or (c) men ages 20 to 29? A: Boys ages 12 to 19. Thirtysomething women are a close second
Your baby pig needs to be house broken. On average, how long will it likely take? Probably closer to three days. Of course, your pig may vary
According to Health magazine, who eats the most chocolate candy: (a) women ages 30 to 39; (b) boys ages 12 to 19; or (c) men ages 20 to 29? A: Boys ages 12 to 19. Thirtysomething women are a close second
Your baby pig needs to be house broken. On average, how long will it likely take? Probably closer to three days. Of course, your pig may vary
Monday, November 26, 2007
Alan Rock's Trivia Teasers
Q: Did you know that each king in a deck of playing cards represents a great king from history? Can you name them?
A: Spades: King David Hearts - Charlemagne Clubs - Alexander, the Great Diamonds, Julius Caesar.
Q: What was the first US holiday by presidential proclamation?
A: President George Washington declared November 26, 1789 to be Thanks Giving.
Q: The percentage of Africa that is wilderness: 28%. What percentage of North America is wilderness?
A: 38%
Q: Who was the first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time TV?
A: Fred and Wilma Flintstone.
Q: What is the largest freshwater lake in the world?
A: Lake Superior in North America.
Q: He was born on November 23, 1887. He appeared in Bride of Frankenstein, House of Frankenstein, the Mummy and the Body Snatcher. He died in 1969. Who was he?
A: Boris Karloff
Q: On TV comedy "Barney Miller" what part did actor Steve Landesberg play?
A: He was Dietrich. Abe Vigoda was Fish; Maxwell Gail played Wojo.
A: Spades: King David Hearts - Charlemagne Clubs - Alexander, the Great Diamonds, Julius Caesar.
Q: What was the first US holiday by presidential proclamation?
A: President George Washington declared November 26, 1789 to be Thanks Giving.
Q: The percentage of Africa that is wilderness: 28%. What percentage of North America is wilderness?
A: 38%
Q: Who was the first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time TV?
A: Fred and Wilma Flintstone.
Q: What is the largest freshwater lake in the world?
A: Lake Superior in North America.
Q: He was born on November 23, 1887. He appeared in Bride of Frankenstein, House of Frankenstein, the Mummy and the Body Snatcher. He died in 1969. Who was he?
A: Boris Karloff
Q: On TV comedy "Barney Miller" what part did actor Steve Landesberg play?
A: He was Dietrich. Abe Vigoda was Fish; Maxwell Gail played Wojo.
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Alan Rock's Trivia
Q: On November 21st, 1980, 82 million Americans watched TV to find out what?
A: They watched "Dallas" to find out- "Who shot JR?". JR was a nasty, mean, wicked, repulsive, evil guy, which is why we all loved him. It was Sue Ellen's sister, the jilted mistress Kristen Shepard.
Q: On November 21st, 1887, Thomas Edison announced his invention of what?
A: The phonograph- a machine that could record and play sound. Onne small step for music, one giant leap towards karoke.
Q: On November 21st, 1974, the U.S. Congress passed the Freedom of Information Act, overriding whose presidential veto?
A: President Gerald Ford
A: They watched "Dallas" to find out- "Who shot JR?". JR was a nasty, mean, wicked, repulsive, evil guy, which is why we all loved him. It was Sue Ellen's sister, the jilted mistress Kristen Shepard.
Q: On November 21st, 1887, Thomas Edison announced his invention of what?
A: The phonograph- a machine that could record and play sound. Onne small step for music, one giant leap towards karoke.
Q: On November 21st, 1974, the U.S. Congress passed the Freedom of Information Act, overriding whose presidential veto?
A: President Gerald Ford
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Alan Rock's Trivia
The Queen of England had a bad day on November 20, 1992. Why? A: Fire erupted at her home, Windsor Castle. Many art works were destroyed.
Which U.S. President was arrested while in office for running over an elderly woman with his horse? A: Franklin Pierce. The charge was dropped in 1853 due to insufficient evidence.
On November 20, 1789, which state became the first state to ratify the Bill of Rights? A: New Jersey
Fact: The world population of chickens is about equal to the number of people.
Which U.S. President was arrested while in office for running over an elderly woman with his horse? A: Franklin Pierce. The charge was dropped in 1853 due to insufficient evidence.
On November 20, 1789, which state became the first state to ratify the Bill of Rights? A: New Jersey
Fact: The world population of chickens is about equal to the number of people.
Monday, November 19, 2007
Alan Rock's Trivia Teasers
Q: On November 19, 1959, a day that was overdue in the automobile industry. What happened - or to be more precise - what stopped happening?
A: Ford stopped production of the Edsel - its the biggest disaster (Only 110,000 sold).
Q: According to Reader's Digest Book of Facts, if left alone by man and predators, which has the longest maximum lifespan:
a) cow
b) ostrich
c) whale
A: A lucky, healthy whale mighty live into its 90s; an ostrich early 60s; a cow, late 40s.
Q: You can't wait to travel to a space station and you weigh 150 pounds. According to Family Circle Magazine what will your ticket cost?
A: $150,000, about $1,000 a pound. But you'll have to wait until about the year 2010.
Q: What is the top surname in the US?
A: Smith. New in the top ten are two Hispanic names: Garcia and Rodriguez, at No. 8 and No. 9.
A: Ford stopped production of the Edsel - its the biggest disaster (Only 110,000 sold).
Q: According to Reader's Digest Book of Facts, if left alone by man and predators, which has the longest maximum lifespan:
a) cow
b) ostrich
c) whale
A: A lucky, healthy whale mighty live into its 90s; an ostrich early 60s; a cow, late 40s.
Q: You can't wait to travel to a space station and you weigh 150 pounds. According to Family Circle Magazine what will your ticket cost?
A: $150,000, about $1,000 a pound. But you'll have to wait until about the year 2010.
Q: What is the top surname in the US?
A: Smith. New in the top ten are two Hispanic names: Garcia and Rodriguez, at No. 8 and No. 9.
Friday, November 16, 2007
Alan Rock's Trivia Teasers
Q: What would you get if you asked for a "pottle" of ice cream at the supermarket?
A: The term "pottle" is the legal measurement describing an amount equal to two quarts. Legally, there is no such term as "half-gallon." So if you asked for a pottle of ice cream at the supermarket, you'd probably get a dumb look from the stock clerk.
Q: How much money was mentioned in Roger Miller's 1964 Grammy-winning song "Dang Me?|
A: $14.27
Q: According to Martha Stewart, how often should you steam-clean your car's engine?
A: Once a year.
Q: How are doctors in India successfully treating varicose veins?
A: Leeches (New Scientist magazine).
A: The term "pottle" is the legal measurement describing an amount equal to two quarts. Legally, there is no such term as "half-gallon." So if you asked for a pottle of ice cream at the supermarket, you'd probably get a dumb look from the stock clerk.
Q: How much money was mentioned in Roger Miller's 1964 Grammy-winning song "Dang Me?|
A: $14.27
Q: According to Martha Stewart, how often should you steam-clean your car's engine?
A: Once a year.
Q: How are doctors in India successfully treating varicose veins?
A: Leeches (New Scientist magazine).
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Alan Rock's Trivia Teasers
November 15, 1956 was a historic day for movie fans and rock and roll fans. Why? A: The first Elvis Presley movie debuted in U.S. theaters. "Love Me Tender".
Who said, "They ought to elect the First Lady and then let her husband be President."? A: Nancy Reagan, in 1939. It was her only line in a high school play.
Who said, "They ought to elect the First Lady and then let her husband be President."? A: Nancy Reagan, in 1939. It was her only line in a high school play.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Alan Rock's Trivia Teasers
Q: Robert Fulton was born on November 14, 1765. Everybody knows Robert Fulton invented the steamboat. But he didn't. Who really did?
A: John Fitch invented the steamboat, but John didn't have enough money to build a steamboat. Fulton did. Moral: if you're poor, invent something cheap.
Q: The average dog can make about 10 different vocal sounds. How many different vocal sounds can the average cat make?
A: About 100.
Q: Composer Johann Sebastian Bach was married twice and fathered how many children?
A: 20 children.
A: John Fitch invented the steamboat, but John didn't have enough money to build a steamboat. Fulton did. Moral: if you're poor, invent something cheap.
Q: The average dog can make about 10 different vocal sounds. How many different vocal sounds can the average cat make?
A: About 100.
Q: Composer Johann Sebastian Bach was married twice and fathered how many children?
A: 20 children.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Alan Rock's Trivia
In what film did Whoopi Goldberg win a Best Supporting Actress Oscar? A: For Oda Mae Brown in Ghost, 1990.
What was the first TV commercial for? A: A Bulova watch ticked onscreen for 60 seconds.
According to research published in Public Health Reports, what is the annual cost to treat U.S. smokers for medical problems? A: $73 billion.
What was the first TV commercial for? A: A Bulova watch ticked onscreen for 60 seconds.
According to research published in Public Health Reports, what is the annual cost to treat U.S. smokers for medical problems? A: $73 billion.
Alan Rock's Trivia November 12, 2007
Do most engaged couples who split up do so between: (a) 6:00 and 9:00 p.m.; (b) 9:00 p.m. and midnight; or (c) midnight and 3:00 a.m.? A: Between 9:00 p.m. and midnight.
Who was the first NFL head coach to win 100 regular season games in 10 seasons? A: November 12, 1972, Don Shula, coach of the Miami Dolphins.
What is a baby eel called? A: An elver
Your boiled okra is so slippery it slides right off everyone's fork. What should you do? A: While cooking, add a teaspoon of vinegar per pint of boiling water.
If you lay eggs from your armpits, what are you? A: A starfish
Who was the first NFL head coach to win 100 regular season games in 10 seasons? A: November 12, 1972, Don Shula, coach of the Miami Dolphins.
What is a baby eel called? A: An elver
Your boiled okra is so slippery it slides right off everyone's fork. What should you do? A: While cooking, add a teaspoon of vinegar per pint of boiling water.
If you lay eggs from your armpits, what are you? A: A starfish
Friday, November 09, 2007
Alan Rock's Trivia Teasers
Q: In 1985 which state legislature voted down a resolution to make "Louie Louie" the state song?
A: Washington.
Q: On November 9, 1984, JR Ewing got a new mama. Who?
A: Donna Reed joined the cast of "Dallas" as JR's mom. She replaced Barbara Bel Geddes as Miss Ellie - who returned in 1985.
Q: November 9, what actress became the first person in 500 shows to walk off the TV set of "This is Your Life?"
A: Angie Dickinson. Angie said, "Not on your life!"
A: Washington.
Q: On November 9, 1984, JR Ewing got a new mama. Who?
A: Donna Reed joined the cast of "Dallas" as JR's mom. She replaced Barbara Bel Geddes as Miss Ellie - who returned in 1985.
Q: November 9, what actress became the first person in 500 shows to walk off the TV set of "This is Your Life?"
A: Angie Dickinson. Angie said, "Not on your life!"
Thursday, November 08, 2007
Alan Rock's Trivia
One-third of all the fresh water on Earth is in what country? A: Canada.
In the old western movies, what was the name of Hoot Gibson's horse? A: Mutt or Rusty. Tex Ritter rode White Flash; Red Ryder rode Thunder.
You suffer from ailurophobia. What do you have an unnatural fear of? A: Cats.
In the old western movies, what was the name of Hoot Gibson's horse? A: Mutt or Rusty. Tex Ritter rode White Flash; Red Ryder rode Thunder.
You suffer from ailurophobia. What do you have an unnatural fear of? A: Cats.
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