Daily Trivia (March 16, 2021) Blue Suede Shoes and General Knowledge Quiz
Written by Daniel Rackley
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We have all kinds of excellent questions for you today, including the song "Blue Suede Shoes", the nation of Algeria, and President Reagan. Good luck!
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Question 1
Which of the following states does NOT share a border with Mexico?
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ANew Mexico
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BTexas
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CArkansas
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DCalifornia
Arkansas
Of the four states that share a border with the nation of Mexico, Arkansas is not one of them.
Question 2
A polar bear is used as the mascot for which of the following products?
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AMaytag Freezers
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BA&W Root Beer
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CFirestone Tires
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DKlondike Bars
Klondike Bars
The polar beat is the mascot for the Klondike Bar brand of ice cream bars.
Question 3
Which of the following animals is immune to rattlesnake venom?
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ADog
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BOpossum
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CRat
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DCat
Opossum
Opossums have a serum in their blood that makes them immune to the venom that is in the bite of poisonous snakes. They are one of a select few animals who have this particular trait.
Question 4
What is the maximum number of players that an NFL football team can have on the field?
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A12
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B7
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C11
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D20
11
In an NFL footfall game, the maximum number of players a team can have on the field is eleven. Any more than that on the field when the ball is snapped would result in a penalty.
Question 5
Which of the following seas does Bulgaria have to its eastern border?
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AMediterranean Sea
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BAdriatic Sea
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CAegean Sea
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DBlack Sea
Black Sea
The Republic of Bulgaria shares its eastern border with the Black Sea.
Question 6
In the HBO television series "The Sopranos", Christopher's first hit in the course of the series takes place inside which establishment?
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ABada Bing!
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BCentanni's Meat Market
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CStarbucks
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DVesuvio
Centanni's Meat Market
Centanni's Meat Market was the first location in the run of "The Sopranos" where Christopher killed someone. The 'hit' took place in the pilot episode.
Question 7
Which of the following is the capital city of Algeria?
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AAlgiers
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BTripoli
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CBamako
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DNiamey
Algiers
Home to 3.9 million people, Algiers is the capital city of the African nation of Algeria.
Question 8
Who was the running mate of George H.W. Bush during the 1988 presidential election?
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ADan Quayle
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BWalter Mondale
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CBob Dole
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DAl Gore
Dan Quayle
Dan Quayle, who famously had an issue spelling the word potato, was George H.W. Bush's running mate during the 1988 presidential election.
Question 9
Which of the following television shows was NOT an NBC sitcom?
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APunky Brewster
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BFrasier
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CFriends
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DHome Improvement
Home Improvement
The show "Home Improvement" was on ABC for the entirety of its broadcast television run.
Question 10
Who of the following was the first person to record the song "Blue Suede Shoes" in 1955?
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AJohnny Cash
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BRoy Rogers
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CCarl Perkins
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DElvis Presley
Carl Perkins
In 1955, Carl Perkins became the first artist to record the song "Blue Suede Shoes".
Question 11
Which President of the United States gave the shortest inaugural address in terms of how many words long it was?
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AHerbert Hoover
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BRonald Reagan
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CGeorge Washington
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DAbraham Lincoln
George Washington
Following taking the oath of office, George Washington gave an address of just 135 words, the shortest inauguration speech of any President.
Question 12
Who of the following is the actor who played the henchman known as 'Odd Job' in the James Bond film "Goldfinger"?
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AHarold Sakada
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BAntonio Inoki
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CYoshihiro Tajiri
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DLeati Joseph Anoai
Harold Sakada
Harold Sakada donned the famous hat, lined with a sharpened steel rim, for his role as 'Odd Job' in the movie "Goldfinger". Aside from his many film and television credits he was also known as pro wrestler "Professor" Toru Tanaka.
Question 13
What actor voiced the guinea pig 'Rodney' in the 1998 comedy "Dr. Dolittle"?
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AJim Carrey
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BChris Tucker
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CEddie Murphy
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DChris Rock
Chris Rock
Chris Rock provided the voice for 'Rodney' the guinea pig in "Dr. Doolittle".
Question 14
Which hotel was President Reagan leaving when he was shot by John Hinckley in 1981?
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ARitz-Carlton, Washington D.C.
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BThe Washington Hilton
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CThe St. Regis Washington D.C.
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DPark Hyatt, Washington
The Washington Hilton
In March of 1981, following a speaking engagement at the Washington Hilton, President Ronald Reagan was shot by John Hinckley.
Question 15
Who was the first team in Major League Baseball to have their players wear numbers on their uniforms?
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ASeattle Mariners
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BChicago Cubs
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CDetroit Tigers
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DCleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
In 1916, the Cleveland Indians became the first team to wear numbers on their uniforms.
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11 out of 12, and then, as usual, 3 wrong.