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The Roaring 20’s

Posted by pategan975 on October 17, 2017
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The Roaring 20’s

  1. What miracle drug was invented by Alexander Fleming? Penicilin
  2. What escape artist died after being punched in the stomach. Houdini
  3. What was the nickname of the 1926 Yankees lineup? Murderers Row
  4. This kings tomb was found by Howard Carter. King Tut
  5. This dance craze was named after a city in South Carolina. The Charelston
  6. Chillcothe Baking company invented the second greatest invention ever. Sliced Bread
  7. He wrote “The Sun also rises”. Ernest Hemingway
  8. This guy flew the Spirit of St Louis over the Atlantic Ocean. Charles Lindbergh
  9. The 19th amendment did what? Gave women the right to vote.
  10. Who was the president when the stock market collapsed? Herbert Hoover

TIE BREAKER: What was the tie breaker of Charleston South Carolina in 1920? 67,957

2000

Posted by pategan975 on March 7, 2017
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2000

  1. The 2000 Olympics were held where? Sydney
  2. Sony released this popular gaming system. PlayStation 2
  3. Who were the 2 candidates for president representing the Democrats and Republicans. Al Gore and George Bush
  4. This pro wrestler decided to use the Y2K scare to his advantage, giving himself the nickname Y2J. Chris Jericho
  5. Richard Hatch won the first season of this game changing show. Survivor
  6. Donald Trumps BFF was elected president of Russia. Vladimir Putin
  7. This Phillies took this player 15th overall in the MLB draft. One of the best moves in franchise history. Chase Utley
  8. After a custody battle, this young child was returned to Cuba and his father. Elian Gonzalez
  9. The highest grossing film in 2000 was this Tom Cruise sequel. Mission Impossible 2
  10. The greatest boy band ever released their second album in 2000. What was it called? No strings attached by Nsync

TIE BREAKER: How much money did Mission Impossible 2 make in its opening weekend in Australia? $9,086,763

 

USA vs. Russia!

Posted by pategan975 on February 22, 2017
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USA vs. Russia (USSR)

  1. The Russians beat us into space with this satellite. Sputnik
  2. Bobby Fischer and Borris Spassky faced off in 1971 into the World Chess Championship. Who won? Fischer
  3. He went first overall in the 2004 in the NHL draft. Alex Ovechkin
  4. This Russian city hosted the 2014 Olympics. Sochi
  5. Rocky knocked him out on Christmas day to avenge Apollo Creeds death. Ivan Drago
  6. Khabib Nermagamadov and Tony Ferguson are set to fight at UFC what? UFC 209
  7. This television show follows around Russian Sleeper agents living in America. The Americans
  8. Who scored the GWG in the 1980 Miracle on Ice game? Mike Euruzione
  9. Who has the higher population? Russia or United States. United States
  10. Who are the leaders of Russia and the United States? Donald Trump and Vlad Puttin

TIE BREAKER: How many points did Mike Eruzione have in his Boston College Career? 208

(Alternative) Facts

Posted by pategan975 on January 25, 2017
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Alternative Facts

  1. Titanic sunk in 1914 Alternative Fact
  2. Posch Spice married David Beckham. Fact
  3. Milli Vanilli won the Grammy in 1990 for best new artist. Fact
  4. Regina George’s Dad invented toaster strudels. Alternative fact
  5. Sixers have 16 wins. Fact
  6. Current Bachelor is named Juan. Alternative fact
  7. Zachary Tyler was the 12th president of the United States. Fact
  8. New Ed Sheeran album is called divide. Fact
  9. Only character to appear in all the fast & the furious movies was Paul Walkers character Brian O’Connor. False
  10. I’m 5’4. And am likely done growing. Alternative fact.

    Tie Breaker: How much did mean girls make in its opening weekend in the US? $24,432,195