This Week in History

Posted by pategan975 on June 7, 2017
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This Week in History

(June 5-11)

  1. June 5 1937 this business owner initiated the 32 hour work week. Henry Ford
  2. June 6, 1944 Operation Neptune was initiated. Where did it take place? Normandy France
  3. June 7 2016 this play, which was based off of Harry Potter, premièred in London. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
  4. June 8, 1854 the 7th president of the United States passed away. If you give me a $20 ill tell you the answer. Andrew Jackson
  5. June 9, 2010 the Blackhawk defeat the Flyers for the Stanley Cup. Who scored the game winning goal and who was the Flyers goalie? Patrick Kane, Michael Leighton
  6. June 10, 1933 the first person on the FBI’s most wanted list, robs his first bank. Who was it? John Dillinger
  7. June 11. 1776 the Continental Congress creates committee to draft what? The declaration of independence
  8. June 6, 2001 after hitting a three pointer, Allen Iverson stepped over what Lakers guard? Tyron Lue
  9. June 11, 2002 this singing competition débuts. American Idol
  10. June 9, 2012. Even though he kept getting older, and these high school girls stayed the same age. This Oscar winning actor got married. Mathew McConaughey

TIE BREAKER: How much money did Dillinger get in his first bank robbery? $10,600

Random Trivia

Posted by pategan975 on May 24, 2017
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Random Trivia

  1. What is the name of the good witch in the Wizard of Oz? Glinda
  2. What company’s stock symbol is TSLA? Tesla
  3. What does Guapo mean? Handsome
  4. What comes next after Alfa, Bravo, Charlie? Delta
  5. What pick do the Sixers have in the upcoming draft? 3
  6. What kind of penguin is the largest in size? Emperor
  7. How many carats is pure gold? 24
  8. What broadcasting company owns CNN? Time Warner
  9. “Ive had the time of my life” is the first song on this movies soundtrack. Dirty Dancing
  10. Where did my life go wrong? Some point between 2009-2012

 

What Happened First?

Posted by pategan975 on May 24, 2017
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What Happened First

  1. Facebook was founded, or Dr Phil’s show premièred? Dr. Phil
  2. The First night game using lights was played in MLB, or the Stock Market collapsed? Stock Market Collapsed
  3. Christopher Columbus discovered America, or Pompei was re-discovered? Christopher Columbus
  4. The first Woodstock was held, or US put a man in space? First man in space
  5. The IPad was released or keeping up with the Kardashians débuted? Keeping up with the Kardashians
  6. The battle of Normandy, or Lou Gehrig retired from baseball? Lou Gehrig retired
  7. Twin Towers opened in New York or the Beatles broke up? The Beatles broke up
  8. Oklahoma became a state, or the second US president was assassinated? Second President was assassinated
  9. Joel Embiid was born, or the  Sega Genisis was released? Sega Genisis
  10. The Black Plague devastated Europe or Saturn was discovered? Black Plague

TIE BREAKER: How many times did Lou Gehrig strike out? 790

Famous Mothers

Posted by pategan975 on May 17, 2017
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Famous Mothers

  1. Blue Ivey Carter. Beyoncé
  2. Sean Lennon. Yoko Ohno
  3. Apple Martin. Gwyenth Paltro
  4. Rumor Willis. Demi Moore
  5. Chelsea Clinton. Hilary Clinton
  6. North West. Kim Kardashian
  7. Maddox Jolie-Pitt. Angelina Jolie
  8. Suri Cruise. Katie Holmes
  9. Kate Hudson. Goldie Hawn
  10. Jesus. Mary

TIE BREAKER: What is the combined age of Blue Ivey Carter, North West, Kate Hudson and Jesus (if he were still alive). 2060