Daily Trivia (June 23, 2020) ALF and General Knowledge Quiz
Written by Daniel Rackley
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We have all kinds of great questions for you today, including one about the show "ALF", the legendary Michael Jordan, and the state where you will find the Mall of America. Good luck!
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Question 1
What television network originally aired the TV show "ALF"?
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ACBS
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BNBC
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CHBO
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DABC
NBC
The TV series "ALF", which centered around an alien that crash-landed onto Earth, spent its four-season network run on NBC.
Question 2
Kiev is the capital city of what country in Europe?
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AUkraine
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BBelarus
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CHungary
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DFinland
Ukraine
Founded in 482 A.D., Kiev is the capital city of Ukraine with a metro population of over three million people.
Question 3
Franklin Delano Roosevelt was one of two men that served as President of the United States during World War Two. Who was the other?
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ATeddy Kennedy
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BAdam West
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CJohn Adams
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DHarry Truman
Harry Truman
Having only served as Vice President for eighty-twp days, Harry Truman became President on April 12, 1945 upon the death of President Roosevelt. Truman guided the United States through the remainder of World War Two.
Question 4
While crocodiles usually eat 50 or more full meals each year they can survive a surprisingly longtime without eating. What is the approximate maximum time a crocodile can survive without eating?
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A1 month
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B6 months
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COver a year
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DTwo weeks
Over a year
With highly efficient bodies and extremely low metabolisms crocodiles can survive well over a year without eating.
Question 5
What Scandinavian capital lies on an archipelago composed of 14 islands connected by more than 50 bridges?
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AStockholm
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BHelsinki
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COslo
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DAmsterdam
Stockholm
Sweden's capital of Stockholm is one of the wateriest capitals in Europe. With charming cobblestone streets in the Old Town of Gamla Stan and scenic waterways throughout the city, Stockholm is home to Vikings (check out the visitor's center), royals (see the Kungliga Slottet Royal Palace), and the Nobel Prize Ceremony (visit the museum). Travel around via the dozens of bridges or by ferry to visit all 14 islands.
Question 6
During Michael Jordan's brief retirement in the 1990s from the NBA, what Major League Baseball team was he affiliated with?
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AChicago Cubs
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BChicago White Sox
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CAtlanta Braves
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DLos Angeles Dodgers
Chicago White Sox
During his first hiatus from basketball, Michael Jordan played for a minor league affiliate of the Chicago White Sox.
Question 7
On what American television show did the Beatles famously appear in 1964 with approximately 73 million viewers?
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AThe Dean Martin Show
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BThe Lawrence Welk Show
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CThe Ed Sullivan Show
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DLaugh-In
The Ed Sullivan Show
Ed Sullivan happened to pass by the Beatles being greeted by their fans at Heathrow airport in London and acting on a gut feeling, asked the Beatles to appear on one show at top dollar. Their manager asked for three shows at bottom dollar with top billing, just for the exposure. They never appeared again after the first show however, as their career skyrocketed and they no longer needed the publicity.
Question 8
Singer, songwriter, and television personality, Katy Perry, has made her mark in the entertainment industry. However, she changed her name early on because it was too close to another well-known celebrity. What was her name before she was Katy Perry?
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AKaty Winslet
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BKaty Hudson
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CKaty Couric
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DKaty Garner
Katy Hudson
This California girl changed her name to Katy Perry in an effort to avoid confusion with the already-successful Kate Hudson.
Question 9
In 1952, which Republican Senator was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his service during World War II?
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AJoseph McCarthy
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BLyndon Johnson
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CRobert Taft
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DJames Watson
Joseph McCarthy
In 1952, Senator Joseph McCarthy was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his service during World War II. It is believed by some that the award was given to him due to his political influence at the time.
Question 10
How do most amphibians reproduce?
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ABy self cloning
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BBy live birth
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CBy laying eggs
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DBy spreading spores
By laying eggs
Almost all amphibians lay eggs when reproducing.
Question 11
Which military branch originated in the U.S. Army?
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AUnited States Marines
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BUnited States Coast Guard
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CUnited States Air Force
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DUnited States Navy
United States Air Force
The Army Air Forces were a part of the U.S. Army until two years after World War II ended. Then, the National Security Act of 1947 officially made the United States Air Force a separate branch on September 18, 1947.
Question 12
What is the name of the last major motion picture that was released in the Betamax format?
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AMission Impossible
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BThe Terminator
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CBatman
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DThe Godfather
Mission Impossible
Despite having lost the battle for home video supremacy in the 1980s, the last studio release of a major motion picture on Betamax was of the 1996 film "Mission Impossible".
Question 13
Which basketball player was known as "The Admiral"?
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ATim Duncan
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BCharles Barkley
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CScottie Pippen
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DDavid Robinson
David Robinson
David Robinson played his entire 15-year career with the San Antonio Spurs. He earned the nickname "The Admiral" by playing his college ball at the United States Naval Academy and serving for two years before beginning his time with the Spurs.
Question 14
Which NHL player holds the record for the most games played?
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AMark Messier
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BChris Chelios
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CGordie Howe
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DWayne Gretzky
Gordie Howe
Gordie Howe played for an impressive 26 seasons in the NHL and another six with the World Hockey Association. During his career, he played 1,687 games, the most of any player.
Question 15
This state's capital city is one of the two cities known as the Twin Cities. What is the name of this state that is also home to the Mall of America?
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ANorth Dakota
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BMinnesota
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CMissouri
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DTennessee
Minnesota
The Mall of America is located in Bloomington, Minnesota. The cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, the state's capital, are known as the Twin Cities.
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