Let's Play 20 Questions!!

[jayne]

1. Who was the first woman to die in an airplane accident in the United States?
A.Julia Clark
B.Clementine Smith
C.Harriet Quimby
D.Maxine Morris

2. How did the Scottish king, William the Lion, acquire his nickname?
A.His sexual prowess
B.He added a lion to the Scottish coat of arms
C.His courage in battle
D.He killed a lion while on the crusades

3. No living person can have his or her likeness portrayed on American money.
A.True
B.False

4. In which U.S. city were the most murders committed in 2003?
A.Chicago
B.Los Angeles
C. New York
D. Washinton D.C.

5. Where was Chaim Herzog, President of Israel from 1983 to 1993, born?
A.Brooklyn
B.Kiev
C.Belfast
D.Warsaw

6. What is the most common bird species in the world?
A. Red-Billed Quelea
B.English Sparrow
C. Starling
D. Hueglin's Gull

7. The United States five cent piece is commonly referred to as a "nickel." But how much nickel is there in a "nickel?"
A. 0%
B.25%
C.50%
D.100%

8. Which one of these Roman emperors died a natural death?
A.Maxentius
B.Trajan Decius
C.Tacitus
D.Probus

9. Which weighs more (assuming equal volume): a cup of water, a cup of heavy cream, or a cup of motor oil?
A.Cream
B.Water
C.Motor Oil
D.All weigh the same

10. One of the most valuable signatures to autograph collectors is that of Button Gwinnett. Who was he?
A.A signer of the Declaration of Independence
B.Son of Nell Gwynn and Charles II
C.First winner of the Medal of Honor
D.Founder of the National Football League

11. In 1597, Ben Jonson was thrown in prison for writing a scandalous play called "The Isle of Dogs." Who helped him write this infamous satire?
A.Christopher Marlowe
B.Thomas Kyd
C.William Shakespeare
D.Thomas Nashe

12. Most people know that the shortest verse in the Bible is John 11:35, "Jesus wept." What is the longest verse in the Bible?
A.Matthew 2:11
B. Esther 8:9
C. 1 Kings 4:6
D.Exodus 3:14

13. Which nation has the highest per capita wine consumption?
A. Italy
B.Paraguay
C.Luxembourg
D.France

14. Which of these cities is furthest north?
A.Madrid
B.New York
C.Beijing
D.Rome

15. If you work for wages in the United States, what percentage of your salary will be withheld for Social Security and Medicare taxes?
A.3.0%
B.7.65%
C.5.51%
D.9.2%

16. In 1922, the small town of Herrin made national headlines when striking union coal miners murdered 20 non-union men and company employees in cold blood. In what state is Herrin located?
A. KY
B.IL
C.WV
D.PA

17. Paavo Nurmi was best known as:
A.An Olympic Athlete
B.Nobel Prize winner for Literature
C.Pope Pius XI
D.German Rocket Scientist

18. In the United States, "wolfram" is better known as:
A.Sauerkraut
B.Tungsten
C.Teflon
D.Prozac

19. A semi-postal stamp is one which:
A.Has a surcharge added in addition to the postage cost
B.Can only be used for mail within city limits
C.Is used for both postage and revenue purposes
D.Is used to pay "postage due" fees

20. Which was the first U.S. state to abolish capital punishment?
A.VA
B.MA
C.MI
D.UT

Submit your answers, and I will post all the correct answers tomorrow night at 9...

[jayne]

no one? come on guys my 24 year old daughter took this and got it.......I cant but you all can try

[Bad Boy Bad Boy]

Don't worry Jayne I'm working on it. My thoughts would to have down a 20 question Triva hitting us with one question at a time, a making for a better outcome.

[jayne]

yes but you all are way to fast one at a time

[admin]

Who was the first woman to die in an airplane accident in the United States?


Julia Clark. On June 17, 1912, Julia Clark, one of only three licensed female pilots in the United States, caught the wing of her Curtiss biplane on a tree limb while attempting to land at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Illinois. Interestingly, she wasn't American, but English. Harriet Quimby was the first American woman to be killed in a airplane accident; her death occured on July 1, 1912.


How did the Scottish king, William the Lion, acquire his nickname?

He added a lion to the Scottish coat of arms. William I of Scotland became king following the death of his brother, Malcolm IV, in 1165. His reign was one of the longest in history, lasting over 49 years. Although he was certainly brave, his one important military expedition ended in disaster. In 1174 he invaded England, and was captured by Henry II. In return for his release, he was forced to recognize Henry as his feudal overlord. Until the time of William, the Scots coat of arms had been "Or, a double tressure fleury-counter-fleury, gules." William added a "lion rampant" to the arms, which are still the Royal Coat of Arms of Scotland to this day. William died in 1214. For movie buffs, there is a scene in Roman Polanski's "Macbeth", which shows the Scottish army marching into battle carrying the royal standard, including the lion. Since Macbeth died over 100 years before the reign of King William, this is a glaring mistake.


No living person can have his or her likeness portrayed on American money.

f. Living persons are prohibited by law from having their portraits on paper money. There is no such ban on having living persons portrayed on COINS. It has recently been suggested that President Ronald Reagan replace Franklin Roosevelt on the dime. A great idea, in my humble opinion.


In which U.S. city were the most murders committed in 2003?

Chicago. Although only the nation's third largest city in population, Chicago held the highest number for homicides: 599 in 2003 (and that was DOWN from 2002). New York was a close second with 596. L.A. had less than 500 homicides, Washington D.C. a paltry 247. I'd still rather walk around in downtown Chicago at night than in any of the other cities mentioned.


Where was Chaim Herzog, President of Israel from 1983 to 1993, born?

Belfast. Herzog was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland on September 17, 1918. He was once Ireland's bantamweight boxing champion! Robert Briscoe, another Irish Jew, served as Lord Mayor of Dublin, as did his son, Ben.


What is the most common bird species in the world?

Red-Billed Quelea. The Red-Billed Quelea is a member of the finch family and is found in Africa. According to Pettigill's Book of Birding it has a population of 10 billion (as opposed to the chicken, with a population of 6.5 billion worldwide). It causes significant damage to crops.


The United States five cent piece is commonly referred to as a "nickel." But how much nickel is there in a "nickel?"

25%. Nickels are made of an alloy consisting of 25% nickel and 75% copper. From 1942 through 1945, a different alloy was used, because nickel was a strategic war material.


Which one of these Roman emperors died a natural death?

Tacitus. Tacitus was in his late 60's when he became emperor, and died of old age and exhaustion after a reign of only a few months. Trajan Decius and Maxentius were killed in battle, and Probus was murdered by his troops.


Which weighs more (assuming equal volume): a cup of water, a cup of heavy cream, or a cup of motor oil?

Water. Easy if you think about it. Both cream and oil will float on water, so water must be denser, and therefore heavier.


One of the most valuable signatures to autograph collectors is that of Button Gwinnett. Who was he?

A signer of the Declaration of Independence. Gwinnett, a delegate from Georgia, was killed in a duel with Lachlan McIntosh on May 16, 1777. Because he died at a relatively young age, 38, and signed few documents which survive, his signature is worth over $100,000.


In 1597, Ben Jonson was thrown in prison for writing a scandalous play called "The Isle of Dogs." Who helped him write this infamous satire?

Thomas Nashe. Nashe was forced to flee London and go into hiding to escape prosecution. He was prohibited from further publishing and his writings were condemned to be burned. He died a few years later, in 1601. Nashe is my favorite Elizabethan writer. Unfortunately, not a single copy of "The Isle of Dogs" has survived, so we do not know why it caused such a outcry against the two authors. It probably poked fun at members of Queen Elizabeth's court or government officials.


Most people know that the shortest verse in the Bible is John 11:35, "Jesus wept." What is the longest verse in the Bible?

Esther 8:9. It contains a whopping 78 words in the King James version.


Which nation has the highest per capita wine consumption?

Luxembourg. Their country may be small, but their thirst is large. Each year the average citizen of Luxembourg consumes over 17 gallons wine; the French are second at 15 gallons.


Which of these cities is furthest north?

Rome. This one fooled me when I was asked; like most people, I guessed New York.


If you work for wages in the United States, what percentage of your salary will be withheld for Social Security and Medicare taxes?

7.65%. In 1776, the estimate tax burden was 2% of income, and that sparked a revolution! Nowadays, sadly, we are used to being taxed to the bone and bear the burden meekly, like sheep. Social Security is a really lousy deal for most people. You would get a much higher return for your money by investing it - in almost ANYTHING. Up until 2003 of the 7.65% (one dollar out of every 13 that you earned) 6.2% was for Social Security and 1.45% was for Medicare.


In 1922, the small town of Herrin made national headlines when striking union coal miners murdered 20 non-union men and company employees in cold blood. In what state is Herrin located?

Illinois. Herrin (pop. 8000) is located in Williamson County, Illinois. After a shootout between union miners and non-union "strike breakers," the non-union men surrendered, having been guaranteed safe conduct out of town by union officials. As soon as they lay down their arms, they were murdered in cold blood. Despite the fact that the massacre was witnessed by hundreds of people, no one was ever convicted of any crime, because of union intimidation and the willingness of local citizens to cheerfully perjure themselves. Herrin later became the scene of many riots and gun battles between bootleggers and the Ku Klux Klan. A fascinating book, "Bloody Williamson," by Paul Angle, tells the story of this lawless chapter in American history.


Paavo Nurmi was best known as:

An Olympic athlete. Called "the Flying Finn," Nurmi won 9 gold and 3 silver medals for Finland at the Olympic games during the 1920's.


In the United States, "wolfram" is better known as:

Tungsten. Tungsten is used for the filament in incandescent light bulbs and in hardening steel.


A semi-postal stamp is one which:

Has a surcharge added in addition to the postage cost. Semi-postal stamps have long been popular in Europe as a way to raise funds for charitable causes; as of 2004, the United States has issued only three semi-postal stamps: for the fight against breast cancer, to aid the families of firemen and policemen killed during the 9/11 attacks, and to combat domestic violence. These stamps cost 45 cents each; the extra 8 cents above the cost of first class postage goes to the cause depicted on the stamp.


Which was the first U.S. state to abolish capital punishment?

Michigan. On March 1, 1847.

[Bad Boy Bad Boy]

Well done Admin I was at the 50% mark, LMAO this was good though.

Admin water cream oil being what is heavier? refference hot water Vs cold water, I ask which is then heavier????


(Water is 8 pounds per gallon people, so be careful when on restrictions and being watch by a PI)

[red1030]

I was working on this also, but have only completed teh first 5 questions. Admin nice job...do we all still continue or give it to Admin....love Red

[jayne]

Admin must know the same sites as Becca well done my friend

[admin]

Actually, we've just become pretty good at finding stuff on the web. Finding the actual page you used was a bit of a fluke. Thanks, Jayne.