Sunday, September 27, 2009
Question of the Week
(Television) The cast of Seinfeld is reuniting on Larry David's HBO show, Curb Your Enthusiasm. It's been a long time since they've shared the screen, not since the last episode aired on May 14 of what year?
Bad Blogmistress
Hello all!
Just a quick note from your friendly blogmistress to apologize for the huge gap in content. Neil and I got married on the 19th so the week before and after that are mainly a blur. To make it up to you, please enjoy the below sampling of the questions we asked as part of our rehearsal dinner trivia last Friday. I will post answers next week, but feel free to leave your guesses in the comments.
1. What DC landmark recently reopened after major renovation following a large fire, and is a favorite place for the couple to spend a Saturday?
2. According to the “Arlington Rap”, what footwear is most common for the gentlemen of Arlington?
3. “Adirondacks” is an Anglicized version of the Mohawk “ratirontaks” meaning what?
4. Lake Placid hosted the Olympics in which two years?
5. What is the New York state motto?
6. What US President was in the Adirondacks when he technically took over the office?
7. What is the name of the highest of the Adirondack High Peaks, also the tallest point in New York State?
8. What famous award is named for Coach John, the first full-time coach and athletic director at Rice University in Houston?
9. Although the yellow rose of Texas is very well known, what is the actual state flower?
10. What is the Texas state motto?
11. What six flags have flown over Texas?
12. What soft drink was invented in Waco, Texas in 1885?
13. Texas possesses three of the top ten most populous cities in the United States. What are they?
14. Who was the officiant at the opening ceremonies of the 1980 Olympic Games, held in Lake Placid?
15. Who was the only athlete to win 5 gold medals at the 1980 Olympics?
16. Lake Placid is one of only two cities in the United States with an active bobsled track. What other city has this honor?
Bonus!!!
According to Homer Simpson, how does Webster’s Dictionary describe a “wedding”?
Complete this quote by the great religious thinker, Rev. Timothy Lovejoy; “…it would've never happened if the wedding would've been inside the church with God, instead of out here in the cheap showiness of __________.”
Just a quick note from your friendly blogmistress to apologize for the huge gap in content. Neil and I got married on the 19th so the week before and after that are mainly a blur. To make it up to you, please enjoy the below sampling of the questions we asked as part of our rehearsal dinner trivia last Friday. I will post answers next week, but feel free to leave your guesses in the comments.
1. What DC landmark recently reopened after major renovation following a large fire, and is a favorite place for the couple to spend a Saturday?
2. According to the “Arlington Rap”, what footwear is most common for the gentlemen of Arlington?
3. “Adirondacks” is an Anglicized version of the Mohawk “ratirontaks” meaning what?
4. Lake Placid hosted the Olympics in which two years?
5. What is the New York state motto?
6. What US President was in the Adirondacks when he technically took over the office?
7. What is the name of the highest of the Adirondack High Peaks, also the tallest point in New York State?
8. What famous award is named for Coach John, the first full-time coach and athletic director at Rice University in Houston?
9. Although the yellow rose of Texas is very well known, what is the actual state flower?
10. What is the Texas state motto?
11. What six flags have flown over Texas?
12. What soft drink was invented in Waco, Texas in 1885?
13. Texas possesses three of the top ten most populous cities in the United States. What are they?
14. Who was the officiant at the opening ceremonies of the 1980 Olympic Games, held in Lake Placid?
15. Who was the only athlete to win 5 gold medals at the 1980 Olympics?
16. Lake Placid is one of only two cities in the United States with an active bobsled track. What other city has this honor?
Bonus!!!
According to Homer Simpson, how does Webster’s Dictionary describe a “wedding”?
Complete this quote by the great religious thinker, Rev. Timothy Lovejoy; “…it would've never happened if the wedding would've been inside the church with God, instead of out here in the cheap showiness of __________.”
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Spooky News!
SPOOKY quiz will be back this year! The Tuesday before Halloween is the annual SPOOKY quiz---all halloween/scary movie trivia. Costumes are encouraged and perhaps extra points will be granted....
Friday, September 25, 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009
Question of the Week
(Technology) This company, the world’s largest semiconductor chip maker by revenue, was to be named Moore Noyce, after its founders Gordon Moore and Robert Noyce. Unfortunately, the name sounded too much like “more noise,” not good for an electronics company. Instead they settled on this name.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Question of the Week
(Food and Film) The film Julie and Julia recounts the meal that Julia Child said was responsible for "an opening up of the soul and spirit for me." The meal contained the dish sole meunière (mern ‘yer), which is a fillet of sole cooked in a browned sauce of what common ingredient?
Friday, September 4, 2009
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