Sesame Street and Aaron Boone Trivia (July 20, 2019)
Written by Daniel Rackley
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Today's quiz is brought to you by the letter T for Trivia as we bring you questions about how long Sesame Street has been on TV, what kind of trouble Yankees manager Aaron Boone got himself into and a controversy at the Tour de France. Good luck to all of you!
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Question 1
What year did 'Sesame Street' first appear on television?
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A1957
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B1981
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C1954
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D1969
1969
With the first episode airing on November 10, 1969, 'Sesame Street' has helped teach children for fifty years. In that time, the show has aired over 4,500 episodes.
Question 2
What state raised it's legal smoking age from 18 to 21 on July 17, 2019?
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AMichigan
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BConnecticut
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CNew York
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DAlabama
New York
Under a new law signed by the Governor of New York, the smoking age in the state is now 21.
Question 3
Located in the province of Ontario, what is the largest city in Canada by population?
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ASarnia
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BToronto
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CWindsor
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DCalgary
Toronto
The city of Toronto, Canada weighs in as the Canadian city with the most residents at approximately 5.5 million.
Question 4
What movie won the award for Best Picture at the 2010 Academy Awards?
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AThe Hurt Locker
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BApollo 13
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CGigli
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DNightmare on Elm Street
The Hurt Locker
This film that won Best Picture in 2010 is centered around a Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit who is saddled with a much different team leader than their previous one, yet has an unusual knack for defusing bombs.
Question 5
What is the name of the New York Yankees manager who received his third ejection in the 2019 season during a game on July 18, 2019 for arguing with a rookie umpire from the dugout?
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ATommy Lasorda
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BBabe Ruth
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CSparky Anderson
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DAaron Boone
Aaron Boone
During a game with the Tampa Bay Rays on July 18, 2019, Yankees manager Aaron Boone earned his third ejection from a game so far this season following an argument with a rookie umpire.
Question 6
In which of the following states did the first drive-in restaurant open in 1921?
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AGeorgia
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BTexas
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CMichigan
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DHawaii
Texas
The first drive-in was Kirby's Pig Stand in Dallas Texas, which began serving drive-through customers all the way back in 1921.
Question 7
Which of the following is one of the two states that borders Florida?
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AGeorgia
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BTexas
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CMaine
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DKentucky
Georgia
As one of it's neighbors to the north, the State of Georgia is one of the two states that borders the State of Florida.
Question 8
A jockey was injured and two horses were killed due to a freak accident at what famous racetrack on July 18, 2019?
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AParx Racing
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BChurchhill Downs
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CDel Mar
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DSaginaw Valley Downs
Del Mar
On July 18, 2019, a freak accident took place where two horses collided into each other near the starting gate, killing the horses and injuring one jockey.
Question 9
Which of the following is a vehicle that has the engine in the rear of the vehicle as opposed to the front?
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APontiac Fiero
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BFord Taurus
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CBuick Skylark
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DKia Rio
Pontiac Fiero
Produced from 1983-1988, the Pontiac Fiero joined a select club of automobiles that had their engines behind the driver as opposed to the traditional spot of in front of the driver.
Question 10
What European cycling event had a entrant mysteriously exit the competition without warning on July 18, 2019?
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APine Box Derby
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BBike Fest
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CCycle Mania
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DTour de France
Tour de France
Rohan Dennis, a world-class cyclist, stunned the cycling community during Stage 12 of the Tour de France when he simply disappeared from the race. His cycle was found propped up against his team bus near the Stage 12 finish line.
Question 11
A man escaped a fire in a high-rise by climbing down the side of the building in what city on July 18, 2019?
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APhiladelphia, PA
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BOmer, MI
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CAtlanta, GA
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DAnchorage, AK
Philadelphia, PA
Authorities believe that a fire that caused the evacuation of a 19 story building in Philadelphia, Pa on July 18, 2019 started in a trash compactor.
Question 12
Which of the following animals requires the least amount of sleep?
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AWalrus
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BDog
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CCat
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DOwl
Walrus
While they might look like they always just woke up from a nap, walruses actually require very little sleep and have been recorded staying awake for up to 84 hours at a time.
Question 13
An American naval vessel disabled a drone belonging to what country on July 18, 2019?
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AIreland
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BJapan
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CCanada
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DIran
Iran
US Marines on-board the USS Boxer used electronic jamming equipment to disable an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz after the drone got too close and ignored calls to stand down.
Question 14
What was the average purchase price of a home in 1950?
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A$19,520
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B$110,988
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C$450,000
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D$7,354
$7,354
Much like the price of everything in the 1950s, a home cost much less than it would in modern times. The median price for a home in 1950 was only $7,354.
Question 15
What is the normal weight of a full grown male hippopotamus?
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A129 lbs
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B3,300 lbs
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C450 lbs
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D1,200 lbs
3,300 lbs
The average weight of a full grown male hippo is usually around 3,300 pounds. However, some male hippos can grow to be as large as 4,000 lbs.
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