Daily Trivia (December 26, 2019) Spiderman and General Knowledge Quiz
Written by Daniel Rackley
Last updated · 4 min play time
We have all kinds of great questions for you today like one about Spiderman's most nefarious foes, New England Clam Chowder, and the U.S. Constitution. Good luck!
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Question 1
This famous web slinger has had his fair share of enemies over the years. Which of the following was NOT one of them?
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AVenom
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BDoctor Octopus
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CThe Joker
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DGreen Goblin
The Joker
Spider-Man faced down a ton of bad guys in his life, but the Joker was not one of them. For many years, the Joker battled Batman and Robin in Gotham City, never crossing over to face Marvel's famous web slinger.
Question 2
What is the most consumed fish in the United States?
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ATuna
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BCod
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CSalmon
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DTrout
Tuna
The most consumed fish in the U.S. is tuna, primarily in the form of canned tuna. Worldwide, herring is the most consumed fish. Keep in mind this excludes shellfish such as shrimp, which aren't actually fish.
Question 3
Who was the baseball player known as "The Big Hurt"?
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ABo Jackson
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BFrank Thomas
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CWill Clark
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DSammy Sosa
Frank Thomas
Over 19 years playing with the White Sox, Athletics and Blue Jays, Frank Thomas belted 521 home runs and was responsible for 1,704 runs batted in. His power numbers earned him the nickname "The Big Hurt," which was coined by White Sox broadcaster Ken Harrelson.
Question 4
The baseball venue the Polo Grounds was located in which city?
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ANew York City
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BLos Angeles
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CChicago
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DBoston
New York City
The New York Giants, the New York Yankees, and the New York Mets all played home games at the Polo Grounds at one point in their history.
Question 5
Also known as New England clam chowder, what city claims this comfort food as its own?
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ASeattle
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BNew Haven
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CBoston
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DProvidence
Boston
Boston clam chowder warms its residents up on those cold Boston winter nights. Made with clams, onions, and potatoes, the super thick soup is a fan favorite.
Question 6
Cross this bridge via the road or climb over it. The famous Sydney Harbour Bridge is nicknamed what?
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AThe Eiffel Bridge
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BThe Coathanger
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CThe Golden Gate Bridge
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DThe Grand Piano
The Coathanger
If you look at it closely, all you see is a coathanger. The Sydney Harbour Bridge was given that nickname due to its archy design. It's true that people enjoy climbing the bridge. In fact, doing so is a tourist attraction, drawing 4 million people to complete the feat since 1998.
Question 7
Which city is famous for serving up this eat-with-a-fork deep dish pizza?
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ANew York City
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BToronto
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CLos Angeles
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DChicago
Chicago
Why eat pizza with your fingers, when you could eat it properly with a knife and fork? Chicago’s iconic deep-dish pizza has 3-inch tall crust and is filled with sauce and toppings, more like an actual pie. Launched in 1943 by Pizzeria Uno, it's been a Chicago staple ever since.
Question 8
What month are the U.S. general elections held?
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AJanuary
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BSeptember
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CNovember
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DDecember
November
Election Day in the United States is the official day for the general elections of federal public offices. It occurs the first Tuesday following November 1st annually.
Question 9
Inspector Gadget, Penny and Brain are constantly fighting against this evil nemesis. Name him.
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ADr. Limb
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BDr. Skull
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CDr. Claw
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DDr. Club
Dr. Claw
Dr. Claw was the notorious leader of M.A.D. (Mean And Dirty), an organized crime syndicate. He thinks of Inspector Gadget as his arch-rival, even though he also knows Gadget isn't all that he's cracked up to be. Penny and Brain seem to be the main reason Dr. Claw's evil plans fail so often.
Question 10
Which element takes the form of a liquid at normal room temperature?
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AMercury
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BHelium
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CNitrogen
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DOxygen
Mercury
At 1 atm of pressure, the boiling point of mercury is well above 20 degrees C (room temperature) while the others are all well below, meaning they are in a gaseous state. Bromine is the only other element that is liquid at room temperature and Gallium's melting point is so low that it melts in your hand!
Question 11
What are the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution called?
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AThe Bill of Wrongs
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BThe Amendments
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CThe Bill of Rights
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DThe Original Ten
The Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments added to the U.S. Constitution to guarantee specific rights and freedoms as well as limit the government’s power. The First Amendment grants citizens freedom of speech, press, peaceful assembly, and government petition, which continues to be a cornerstone of American democracy.
Question 12
Which river was the Hoover Dam built across?
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AMississippi River
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BAu Sable River
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CMissouri River
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DColorado River
Colorado River
The massive concrete dam was built on the Colorado River.
Question 13
What do you call a system that clears condensation and thaws frost from the windshield?
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ADefroster
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BIce zapper
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CReverse freezer
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DGlass cooker
Defroster
When you get into your vehicle on a cold or foggy day, you need your defroster to help you see clearly. While the one for your front windshield relies on forced air, rear defrosters use electrical wire to melt ice or evaporate condensation.
Question 14
What is the name of the 13-day confrontation between the US and the USSR concerning American missiles located in Italy and Turkey, and Soviet missiles in Cuba?
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ABay of Pigs Invasion
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BCuban Missile Crisis
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CBattle of Santa Clara
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D26 of July Movement
Cuban Missile Crisis
This direct crisis was the closest the Soviet Union and the United States came to nuclear war during the Cold War. The Soviets had secured an agreement with Cuba to station missiles on the island in order to prevent an invasion. There was direct communication between Washington and the Kremlin as a result of the crisis as they attempted to avoid nuclear war diplomatically. Missiles were removed from Cuba and later Turkey and Italy.
Question 15
What mouse always seemed to escape the clutches of Tom?
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APete
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BJerry
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CMinnie
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DMickey
Jerry
The concept of a "cat and mouse" game was never so famously displayed as it was by Tom chasing Jerry. For years, the losing cat loved to try and bait Jerry with cheese and traps, but the little brown mouse always managed to escape the feline's clutches one way or another.
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