Daily Trivia (September 5, 2021) Yellow Submarine and General Knowledge Quiz
Written by Daniel Rackley
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We have all kinds of excellent questions for you today, including one about the classic song "Yellow Submarine", the state of South Dakota, and the 2010 World Series. Good luck!
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Question 1
Which of the following is the Richter scale used to measure?
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AEarthquakes
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BRainfall
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CAir pressure
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DSnowfall
Earthquakes
Developed in 1935 by Charles Richter, the Richter scale is used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake.
Question 2
Who of the following played the role of 'Beaver Cleaver' on the classic sitcom, "Leave It to Beaver"?
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ABob Denver
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BTony Dow
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CJerry Mathers
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DDick York
Jerry Mathers
Child actor Jerry Mathers played 'Beaver' on the classic sitcom "Leave It to Beaver".
Question 3
Who was convicted of killing suspected JFK assassin Lee Harvey Oswald?
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ACharles Whitman
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BJack Ruby
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CSirhan Sirhan
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DJames Earl Ray
Jack Ruby
Dallas nightclub owner Jack Ruby was the man that shot and killed Lee Harvey Oswald while he was exiting a police station in 1963.
Question 4
Which product was Michael Jackson shooting a commercial for when his hair famously caught on fire?
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APringles
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BLevi's
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CPepsi
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DCoke
Pepsi
In January of 1984, while filming a Pepsi commercial, singer Michael Jackson's hair caught on fire when he reportedly got too close to a pyrotechnics machine. He suffered severe burns to his scalp.
Question 5
Which of the following did the first vending machines in the United States sell?
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ASoda
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BCigarettes
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CSandwiches
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DChewing gum
Chewing gum
The first vending machines that were put in use were from the Thomas Adams Gum Company and dispensed pieces of chewing gum on New York City train platforms.
Question 6
Which of the following actresses won the Oscar for Best Actress for her performance in the 1971 movie "Klute"?
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ASusan Powter
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BCloris Leachman
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CJane Fonda
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DKathy Smith
Jane Fonda
For her role in the movie "Klute", Jane Fonda took home an Oscar for Best Actress.
Question 7
Which mountain range has Mont Blanc as its highest peak?
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AApennines
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BCarpathian Mountains
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CAlps
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DBalkan Mountains
Alps
Mont Blanc is a mountain belonging to the Alps. The peak of Mont Blanc is an impressive 15,774 feet and is the range's highest peak.
Question 8
Which city is the capital of South Dakota?
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APierre
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BRapid City
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CYankton
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DDeadwood
Pierre
With a population estimated at just under 14,000 residents, Pierre has the distinction of being the state capital of South Dakota and one of the three least populated state capitals in the United States.
Question 9
Who of the following was shot and killed by federal agents on July 22, 1934?
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AAl Capone
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BBonnie Parker
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CJohn Dillinger
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DBugsy Malone
John Dillinger
Federal agents killed notorious gangster John Dillinger as he exited the Biograph Theater in Chicago on July 22, 1934.
Question 10
Which member of 'The Beatles' sang the lead vocals on the song "Yellow Submarine"?
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APaul McCartney
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BGeorge Harrison
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CJohn Lennon
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DRingo Starr
Ringo Starr
Normally kept behind a drum set, Ringo Starr sang lead vocals on the song "Yellow Submarine".
Question 11
How many justices are appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States?
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A5
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B7
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C9
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D11
9
The United States Supreme Court has nine justices nominated by the President, and approved by the Senate.
Question 12
Which of the following teams won the 2010 World Series?
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ASan Francisco Giants
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BSan Diego Padres
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CBoston Red Sox
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DChicago White Sox
San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants bested the Texas Rangers in five games to win the 2010 World Series.
Question 13
Which South American island is shared by Chile and Argentina?
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AIslas Malvinas
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BTierra del Fuego
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CIslas Galapagos
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DIsla de Pascua
Tierra del Fuego
The island of Tierra del Fuego is owned by Argentina and Chile.
Question 14
How many NFL records does Jerry Rice hold?
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A45
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B36
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C25
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D17
36
Jerry Rice holds 36 NFL records, the most of any other player. As one of the best receivers in history, Rice's records include most of the significant receiving records, including receptions, yards receiving, all-purpose yards, and touchdown receptions.
Question 15
Which video game was released in arcades the earliest?
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AStreet Fighter 2
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BMortal Kombat
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CRevolution X
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DTekken
Street Fighter 2
Street Fighter 2 was released into video arcades in February of 1991.
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@rebooker101 TOO ignorant. The actual answer to how many judges are appointed to the Supreme Court is, as many vacancies as exist at a give time. The court is composed of nine, who are all appointed, but not at the same time.