Max Holloway and Russi Taylor Trivia (July 29, 2019)
Written by Daniel Rackley
Last updated · 5 min play time
We're going to be asking you today about the very particular way that Max Holloway bested his opponent at the UFC 240 event, the tragedy that befell veteran voice actor Russi Taylor and what the hardest material in the world is. Good luck you all!
Hello everyone, glad you're here for the Daily Trivia for July 29, 2019!
We're going to be asking you today about the very particular way that Max Holloway bested his opponent at the UFC 240 event, the tragedy that befell veteran voice actor Russi Taylor and what the hardest material in the world is. Good luck to you all!
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Question 1
Who invented the telegraph?
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ASteve Jobs
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BSamuel Morse
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CMichael Jackson
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DBill Gates
Samuel Morse
Samuel F.B. Morse is recognized as the inventor of the telegraph. The first message sent through what was a revolutionary technology was transmitted in 1844.
Question 2
Which of these materials is considered to be the hardest?
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ACopper
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BGold
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CMarshmallow
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DDiamond
Diamond
Used in everything from drills to wedding rings, diamond is considered to be the hardest material in the world.
Question 3
What famous recording artist, who was once married to Bobby Brown, starred in the 1992 drama 'The Bodyguard'?
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AWhitney Houston
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BPaula Abdul
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CGloria Estefan
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DDebbie Gibson
Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston played a pop star who after receiving disturbing threats hires a former Secret Service agent as her personal bodyguard.
Question 4
During what time period were there no personal automobiles produced in the United States?
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A1985 to 1990
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B1935 to 1971
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C1942 to 1945
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D1965 to 1967
1942 to 1945
From February 1942 until October 1945, the Office of Production Management froze all production of private automobiles and automotive manufacturers produced items specifically geared for use in World War 2.
Question 5
A massive fight broke out on the cruise ship Britannia on July 26, 2019 when a passenger appeared in a ship's restaurant dressed as what?
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AClown
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BCIA agent
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CCop
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DCar mechanic
Clown
According to P&O Cruises, the ship Britannia was on the final leg of a cruise when a brawl was sparked by the appearance of someone in a clown costume in a ship's restaurant on July 26, 2019.
Question 6
Which of these animals, often associated with cold climates, is NOT a herbivore?
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APolar bear
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BDeer
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CHorses
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DIguana
Polar bear
A herbivore is a creature that consumes only plant life. As a carnivore that only eats meat and nothing else, a polar bear would not be in the line at the salad bar.
Question 7
Who hosted the very first episode of the show now known as 'Saturday Night Live'?
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AGeorge Carlin
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BTom Hanks
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CKeenan Thompson
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DHenry Hill
George Carlin
On October 11, 1975, comedian George Carlin took to the airwaves to host the first episode of the show that became 'Saturday Night Live'. The show was originally called 'NBC Saturday Night' due to a show on ABC using the 'Saturday Night Live' name at the time of the premiere.
Question 8
On July 26, 2019, a fan attending a baseball game between the San Diego Padres and the San Francisco Giants caught a home run ball in the stands while holding what else?
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ACoffee cup
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BLaptop computer
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CA baby
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DTen-cent hot dog
A baby
At the game on July 26, 2019 a fan wearing a Willie Mays jersey caught a home run hit by Pablo Sandoval with his right arm while cradling a baby in his left.
Question 9
Which of the following is the name of the fast food restaurant that Prince Akeem worked at in the film 'Coming to America'?
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ABell Taco
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BKong Burger
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CMcDowell's
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DBig Kahuna Burger
McDowell's
In the film, as an attempt to blend in, Prince Akeem gets a job at a McDowell's restaurant; a fast food establishment oddly similar to McDonald's.
Question 10
What NFL team released player Robert Nkemdiche for reportedly showing up to training camp out of shape on July 27, 2019?
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AArizona Cardinals
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BAtlanta Braves
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CDetroit Lions
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DNew York Rangers
Arizona Cardinals
Just one day after arriving at training camp, Robert Nkemdiche was released by the Arizona Cardinals for arriving to training camp unable to perform physically.
Question 11
On July 22, 2019, a police officer pulled over a driver who was attempting to pass off what object as the tail light that he was missing?
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ASports drink
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BNotebook paper
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CCoffee cup
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DFrench fries
Sports drink
Longmont, Colorado police stopped a driver on July 22, 2019 when they noticed that there was a red sports drink positioned in the spot that one of his vehicle's tail lights should have been. Police did not issue a ticket.
Question 12
Which of the following is the name of a town in Minnesota that you have to drive through part of Canada to get to from the rest of the state?
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AMankato
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BAngle Inlet
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CEagan
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DMoorhead
Angle Inlet
Angle Inlet is somewhat of a curiosity in that while it is a community under the jurisdiction of the State of Minnesota, you would have to drive through Manitoba, Canada to get to it. This is due to a surveying anomaly when the United States and Canada were deciding on the placement of their border.
Question 13
How many gallons of gasoline could one purchase each week with an "A" sticker during the gas rationing periods of World War II?
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AFour
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BSeven
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CTwelve
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DSeven
Four
The "A" sticker was the most common of the gas rationing stickers that were placed on vehicle windshields during WW2. The sticker allowed the holder to purchase only four gallons of gasoline a week.
Question 14
What is the name of the voice actress who provided the voice for Minnie Mouse who passed away on July 27, 2019?
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AJulie Kavner
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BMel Blanc
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CWhoopi Goldberg
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DRussi Taylor
Russi Taylor
Russi Taylor, who voiced Minnie Mouse in countless Disney projects for over thirty years, passed away in Glendale, California on July 26, 2019. She also provided the voices for characters on 'The Simpsons' and many other shows.
Question 15
Max Holloway defeated Frankie Edgar in their right at UFC 240 on July 27, 2019. How did he win the fight?
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AUnanimous decision
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BSplit decision
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CKnockout
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DSubmission
Unanimous decision
After five rounds of action, the judges scored the fight 48-47, 49-46 and 50-45, awarding the fight to Holloway.
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