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Who was the oldest man to appear in a major league baseball game? A: On Sept. 25, 1965 Kansas City pitcher Satchel Paige threw three shutout innings against the Boston Red Sox. Satchel was 60 years old, the oldest man ever to appear in a major-league baseball game. Instead of tobacco, he was chewing prunes.

What does it mean when a gorilla sticks his tongue out? A: Gorillas stick their tongues out when they are angry.

Which novelist has written several books under the pseudonym  ‘Richard Bachman’? A: Stephen King

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On Sept 24, 1968, CBS premiered a television news magazine. Do you remember the name? A: "60 Minutes."

On Sept 24, 1979, the operation of the world's first public computer information service went into effect; do you remember the name? A: CompuServe

What was the name of the B-29 bomber that dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima during World War II? A: Enola Gay

During which decade was Velcro invented? A: 1940s

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What was Frankie Avalon’s first top ten hit song? A: ‘Dede Dinah’ reached # 7 in 1958. Venus hit #1 in 1959.

As a child star who did Robert Blake play a western movie sidekick to? A: He was Red Ryder’s Indian buddy, Little Beaver.

Which Dr. Seuss book is this quote from: “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better, it’s not?” A: The Lorax

Who is the creator of the Garfield comic strip? A: Jim Davis

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Who attacked us on 9/11? A: Al Queda

How many commercial airplanes were hijacked that morning? A: 4

How many hijackers were there? A: 19

How many people still remain missing years after the attack? A: 24

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TV’s Gunsmoke debuted on Sept. 10, 1955. Along with Marshall Matt Dillon there was Chester Goode, Doc and Miss Kitty. In 1964 Chester left the show. What character replaced him? A: Festus Haggen

The first frozen food dinner were sold on Sept. 10,1953. By what company? A: Swanson. And suddenly, Americans had airplane food in their living rooms.

In Einstein’s E=mc2, what does the ‘c’  stand for? A: Speed of light.

When was the Wright brothers’ first powered flight? A: 1903

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Who is considered the Father of Labor Day? A: Peter McGuire, He was an Irish-American pioneer unionist who wanted citizens that “labored” all year long be acknowledged and have a day to relax.

Which was the first state to make Labor Day a holiday? A: Oregon. This happened five years after the first parade.

What is the average commute for the average American to get to their job? A: Nearly Thirty minutes

When was the first Labor Day parade held in the United States? A: Sept. 5, 1882

Where did Labor Day originate? A: Canada

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On Sept. 3, 1967, the final show was telecast of the original What’s My Line. Who was the host of that show? A: John Charles Daly. The show lasted 17 years on CBS-TV.

In the United States popcorn is a favorite snack. What is the favorite snack of Japanise movie patrons? A: iwashi senbei (dried sardines)

What group first proclaimed that "Rock and Roll Is Here to Stay?" A: Danny and the Juniors in February 1958.

Which U.S. President signed the bill designating the first Monday in September as Labor Day? A: Grover Cleveland (1884). The first observance of Labor Day is believed to have been a parade on Sept. 5, 1882, in New York City, probably organized by Peter J. McGuire, a Carpenters and Joiners Union secretary. By 1893, more than half the states were observing a "Labor Day" on one day or another, and a bill to establish a federal holiday was passed by Congress in 1894.

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How many degrees is each angle in a equilateral triangle? A: 60

On August 28, 1922, the first radio commercial was broadcast on New York City's WEAF. Can you name the product advertised? A: The Queensboro Realty Company paid $100 for 10 minutes of air time.

What was the name of the 1969 space flight that first landed humans on the moon? A: Apollo 11

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What gas makes up 78% of the earth’s atmosphere? A: Nitrogen

What are members of the Society of Friends more commonly known as? A: Quakers

Which two metals make up the alloy brass? A: Copper and zinc

In America’s song, ‘A Horse With No Name’ after how many days was the horse let to run free? A: Nine Days

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His hits included "Open the Door, Richard," "April in Paris," "One O’Clock Jump," and "Jumpin’ at the Woodside." He died in 1984. A: William ‘Count Basie.

How many bees does it take working their entire lifetime to make a tablespoon of honey? A: 12

On Aug. 21, 1935 who introduced a new "big-band" jazz style, at the Palomar Ballroom in Los Angeles and was hailed as "The King of Swing?" A: Benny Goodman

In the movie "Ferris Bueller’s Day Off," what city did Matthew Broderick and his friends go for a fun-filled day in downtown? A: Chicago

Fun Fact: The average person is about one-fourth of an inch taller at night.

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On Aug. 20, 1960, Singer Connie Francis made her acting debut in what film? A: Where The Boys Are

What was the ‘Rolling Stone’s first number one song in the United States? A: Satisfaction, released Aug. 20, 1965

According to the American Kennel Club, what was the most popular pedigreed dog in the U.S. last year what breed? A: The Lab(over 20 years). Next,German Shephard, Golden Retriver, Bull Dogs, Beagles, French Bull Dogs, Yorkies, Poodles, Rottweilers, Boxers,

What animals have the shortest gestation period; the longest? A: The shortest is the American opossum, which bears its young 12 to 13 days after conception; the longest is the Asiatic elephant, taking 608 days, or just over 20 months.

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The first known encyclopedias date back to what country? A: Ancient Greece.

What was Ernest Hemmingway’s first published novel; and do you know the year it was published? A: The Sun Also Rises 1926

How many moons does the planet Mercury have? A: None

What are the only birds that can see the color blue? A: Owls

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Name the one sport in which neither the spectators nor the participants know the score or the leader until the contest ends. A: The one sport in which neither the spectators nor the participants know the score or the leader until the contest ends is BOXING.

What famous North American landmark is constantly moving backward? A: The North American landmark constantly moving backwards is NIAGARA FALLS . (The rim is worn down about two and a half feet each year because of the millions of gallons of water that rush over it every minute.)

Of all vegetables, only two can live to produce on their own for several growing seasons. All other vegetables must be replanted every year. What are the only two perennial vegetables?  A: The only two vegetables that can live to produce on their own for several growing seasons are ASPARAGUS and RHUBARB.

According to the U.S. flag code, no flag may fly higher than a U.S. flag. What is the one place in this country where another flag is legally permitted to fly higher than the U.S. flag? A: UNITED NATIONS BUILDING

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What is the name of this soft drink, which originally was intended to be used as a whiskey mixer, and refers to the illegal liquor known as moonshine? A: Mountain Dew.

What language did Queen Victoria speak? A: Queen Victoria's mother was the daughter of a German duke. Though she ruled England for 64 years, she was never able to speak English perfectly.

What Great Lake state has more shoreline than the entire U.S. Atlantic seaboard? Michigan

Who average one patent for every three weeks of his life? Thomas Edison

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What was the original use for Bubble Wrap? A: Intended to be 3-D wallpaper

What was the last move rented at Blockbusters after they announced they we closing their remaining 300 stores? A: The Seth Rogen apocalyptic movie “This Is The End”

Who is the first person to become a billionaire just by selling books? A: JK Rowling, however she lost her billionaire status because she gave so much money to charity.

What is the tradition in Ireland when you donate a pint of blood? A: The give you a pint of Ginness to replace the iron.

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What is the official language if the United States? A: The U.S. does not have an official language

A 2016 study by Talos a division of Cisco Systems found what percent of emails sent was SPAM? A: More than 86%

What is the largest man-made lake in the United States? A: Lake Mead, created by the Hoover Dam. Followed by Lake Powell, Lake Sakakawe, Lake Oahe, and Fort Peck Lake.

As a unit of time, how long is a ‘moment’? A: A moment is 1/40^th of an hour or 90 seconds.

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What are the world’s largest economies according to CNN by size of GDP as of July 18, 2016?  A:  U.S. $17.95 trillion; China $10.98 trillion; Japan $4.12 trillion; Germany $3.9 trillion; France $2.9trillion; U.K. $2.8 trillion; Brazil $2.2 trillion; Italy $2.2 trillion; Russia $2.1 trillion; India $$2.0 trillion.

Which country produces the most bananas in the world annually? A: India is the largest agronomist of this fruit which produces 24.8 millions tons and this is a record output over the nations. India, China foloow.

Which country produces the most oranges (in million of tons) in the world annually? A: Brazil 19.8; United States 8.6; China 6.0; India 4.5; Mexico 4.0

What are America’s favorite pizza toppings? A: According to Mintel’s latest Pizza Restaurant research in the US, more than half of consumers say that they usually order pepperoni (65%), sausage (54%), or mushroom (51%). This is followed by: extra cheese (45%), onion (39%), green pepper (37%), olive (34%), bacon (31%), ham (29%) and pineapple (21%). Least Favorite Anchovies.

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Who was the first American to win the Nobel Peace Prize? A: Teddy Roosevelt in 1906 for being the peacemaker in the Russo-Japanese war.

Before her success in comedy, originally, what did Phyllis Diller hope to become? A: A concert pianist. She attended Chicago’s Sherwood Music Conservatory.

  To set a record that still stands today, in how many games did Joe DiMaggio get a hit? A: On July 17, 1941 Yankee’s Joe DiMaggio went 0-3 in Cleveland, ending his record 56-game hitting streak.

On a bottle of wine, what does the ‘Vintage ’really mean? A: Vintage indicates the year that the grapes are harvested. In Canada, the USA and Bordeaux, France, in order for the vintage to be printed on the label (as in “2003″ or “2007″), the wine must be made of at least 95 percent of that year’s grapes. So, if you’ve got a wine from California and there’s no vintage date, you can assume that the wine was made from grapes of several years’ harvests. In other parts of the world (and the rest of France), regulations regarding the percentage of the year’s grapes may be more relaxed.

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On July 16, 1963, the U.S. Postal Service began using ZIP codes. There are 43,000 5-digit zip codes. What does ZIP mean? A: ZIP means zone improvement plan.

If you stretch the standard Slinky out flat, about how long do you think it would be? A: About 90 feet

What is the only English word that ends in the letters “MT”? A: Dreamt.

What did Al Capone’s business card say he did for a living? A: Used Furniture Dealer

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Q: Emily Dickinson wrote more than 900 poems. How many were published during her lifetime? A: Four

Q: What is America’s most popular snack food? A: Ritz Crackers: Lay's, Doritos, Fritos, and Orville Redenbacher. Wheat Thins, Cheetos, Tostitos, Pringles, and Triscuit

Q: What is America's favorite vegetable (most eaten)? A: Potatoes. Every year we consume about 140 pounds of potatoes per person. Europeans have us beat, though. They consume twice as many spuds as American potato lovers!

Q:What is America’s favorite beverage? A: Tap Water followed by unsweetened bottled water, then milk (2% fat). The CDC did the survey and also found Americans love coffee over cola; apple juice over orange juice.