Luckytrim
Grill Master
Trivia 5/8
DID YOU KNOW…
In 1916, there was a proposed Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would put all acts of war to a national vote. Anyone voting "yes" would have to register as a volunteer for service in the army.
1. Which of the following items utilizes rotational inertia in order to work properly?
a. - microscope
b. - telescope
c. - kaleidoscope
d. - gyroscope
2. What semi-autobiographical novel, published in 1929, was written by Ernest Hemingway?
(Hint ; a F_______ T_ A___)
3. Buckingham Palace is one of London's most famous landmarks. Who was born there in 1948?
4. Mount Bona, the highest volcano in the United States of America, is located in what state?
a. - California
b. - Oregon
c. - Washington
d. - Alaska
5. In the long running TV series "Petticoat Junction", name the three Bradley sisters.
6. What is the name of the Simpsons' pet dog?
7. What sort of critter inhabits Australia's Alligator River ?
8. The valet Reginald Jeeves was created by which of these English authors?
a. - P.G. Wodehouse
b. - W.H. Auden
c. - T.S. Eliot
d. - D.H. Lawrence
TRUTH OR CRAP ??
Gilbert O'Sullivan won a Golden Globe for a song in the movie "Brokeback Mountain".
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1. - d
2. A Farewell to Arms
3. King Charles III
4. - d
5. Betty Jo, Bobbie Jo and Billie Jo
6. Santa's Little Helper
7. Crocodiles
8. - a
CRAP !!
Bernie Taupin won a Golden Globe for a song in the movie "Brokeback Mountain".
Taupin was born in Anwick near Sleaford on 22nd May 1950. In 1967, he answered an advertisement for a lyric-writer which began the team of Elton John and Bernie Taupin who have collaborated on over 30 albums. His creations include "Candle in the Wind", "Don't Let the Sun Go down on Me", "Your Song". He also wrote "We Built This City" which became a hit. In 2006, he won a Golden Globe Award for 'A Love That will Never Grow Old' from the film "Brokeback Mountain".
DID YOU KNOW…
In 1916, there was a proposed Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would put all acts of war to a national vote. Anyone voting "yes" would have to register as a volunteer for service in the army.
1. Which of the following items utilizes rotational inertia in order to work properly?
a. - microscope
b. - telescope
c. - kaleidoscope
d. - gyroscope
2. What semi-autobiographical novel, published in 1929, was written by Ernest Hemingway?
(Hint ; a F_______ T_ A___)
3. Buckingham Palace is one of London's most famous landmarks. Who was born there in 1948?
4. Mount Bona, the highest volcano in the United States of America, is located in what state?
a. - California
b. - Oregon
c. - Washington
d. - Alaska
5. In the long running TV series "Petticoat Junction", name the three Bradley sisters.
6. What is the name of the Simpsons' pet dog?
7. What sort of critter inhabits Australia's Alligator River ?
8. The valet Reginald Jeeves was created by which of these English authors?
a. - P.G. Wodehouse
b. - W.H. Auden
c. - T.S. Eliot
d. - D.H. Lawrence
TRUTH OR CRAP ??
Gilbert O'Sullivan won a Golden Globe for a song in the movie "Brokeback Mountain".
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
1. - d
2. A Farewell to Arms
3. King Charles III
4. - d
5. Betty Jo, Bobbie Jo and Billie Jo
6. Santa's Little Helper
7. Crocodiles
8. - a
CRAP !!
Bernie Taupin won a Golden Globe for a song in the movie "Brokeback Mountain".
Taupin was born in Anwick near Sleaford on 22nd May 1950. In 1967, he answered an advertisement for a lyric-writer which began the team of Elton John and Bernie Taupin who have collaborated on over 30 albums. His creations include "Candle in the Wind", "Don't Let the Sun Go down on Me", "Your Song". He also wrote "We Built This City" which became a hit. In 2006, he won a Golden Globe Award for 'A Love That will Never Grow Old' from the film "Brokeback Mountain".
