New Trivia
TODAY’S QUESTION
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16. Those walking along Broadway in Manhattan may be surprised to come across an intact farmhouse. Built in 1783, what is the name of the only surviving 18th-century farmhouse in the borough?
PREVIOUS QUESTION
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8. In 1922, a devastating typhoon struck China. In which Chinese city were an estimated 50,000 people (out of a total population of 65,000) killed?
Shantou (or Swatow)
9. What was the name of the hunchback of Notre-Dame?
Quasimodo
10. For the 2006-2007 season, out of the 32 NFL teams, in what category did the Minnesota Vikings rank highest in: Offensive rushing, offensive passing, defensive rushing, or defensive passing?
(Offensive ranks are by yards gained on offensive, defensive ranks are fewest yards allowed on defense)
Defensive rushing (Vikings were #1 team in fewest rushing yards allowed)
Guest question courtesy of Smoke Eater
11. How many components does the US Army have?
3 -- the regular Army, the Army Reserve, and the Army National Guard.
12. In "Far and Away" (1992), why do Joseph Donnelly and Shannon Christie leave Ireland?
They want to acquire property being given away in America.
(I decided to also accept “Troubles with her father”)
Bonus Movie Question
13. In "Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey", what is the last game Bill and Ted play with Death?
Twister
14. What Sam Cooke song includes the lyrics:
I got in town a month ago
I've seen a lot of girls since then
If I could meet 'em I could get 'em
But as yet I haven't met 'em
That's why I'm in the shape I'm in
"Another Saturday Night"
15. Identify this actor:
http://www.spidervillain.com/Trivia1.jpg
Rodrigo Santoro
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16. Those walking along Broadway in Manhattan may be surprised to come across an intact farmhouse. Built in 1783, what is the name of the only surviving 18th-century farmhouse in the borough?
PREVIOUS QUESTION
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8. In 1922, a devastating typhoon struck China. In which Chinese city were an estimated 50,000 people (out of a total population of 65,000) killed?
Shantou (or Swatow)
9. What was the name of the hunchback of Notre-Dame?
Quasimodo
10. For the 2006-2007 season, out of the 32 NFL teams, in what category did the Minnesota Vikings rank highest in: Offensive rushing, offensive passing, defensive rushing, or defensive passing?
(Offensive ranks are by yards gained on offensive, defensive ranks are fewest yards allowed on defense)
Defensive rushing (Vikings were #1 team in fewest rushing yards allowed)
Guest question courtesy of Smoke Eater
11. How many components does the US Army have?
3 -- the regular Army, the Army Reserve, and the Army National Guard.
12. In "Far and Away" (1992), why do Joseph Donnelly and Shannon Christie leave Ireland?
They want to acquire property being given away in America.
(I decided to also accept “Troubles with her father”)
Bonus Movie Question
13. In "Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey", what is the last game Bill and Ted play with Death?
Twister
14. What Sam Cooke song includes the lyrics:
I got in town a month ago
I've seen a lot of girls since then
If I could meet 'em I could get 'em
But as yet I haven't met 'em
That's why I'm in the shape I'm in
"Another Saturday Night"
15. Identify this actor:
http://www.spidervillain.com/Trivia1.jpg
Rodrigo Santoro