Thursday, September 29, 2011

Celebrity Trivia: What documentary featured actor/Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger competing for the Mr. Olympia competition?

Arnold Schwarzenegger has lived an extremely exciting life - world champion body builder, actor and Governor of the largest state in the U.S.  More recently, however, he's been in the news for his extremely negative actions - like having an affair with his maid and impregnating her.  Of course, that wasn't the first time Arnold was in hot water - his misdeeds and behavior were recorded in a famous documentary that Schwarzenegger competing for the Mr. Olympia competition.  From Pocket Trivia: Celebrity Trivia:  What was the name of that documentary?  Was it:

  • Terminating
  • Pumping Iron
  • Road to California
  • The Governator

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

US History Trivia: Which of these ships escaped damage at the Pearl Harbor attack?

The Pearl Harbor attacks remain one of the deadliest days in American history, ultimately killing 2,402 servicemen, wounding several thousands and sinking over a dozen ships.  The attack, of course, helped to propel the United States into World War two.

Off of Pocket Trivia: US History - Which of these ships escaped damage at the Pearl Harbor attack? Was it:

  • The Saratoga
  • The Arizona
  • The California
  • The West Virginia

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Music Trivia: What member of Motley Crue almost suffered a fatal heroin overdose and was legally dead for two minutes?

Drugs and heavy metal bands are a combination frequently found together, and it goes without saying that many musicians have lost their lives to addictions.  Many have also suffered close calls, which is the subject of today's question.  From Pocket Trivia: Music Trivia - What member of Motley Crue almost suffered a fatal heroin overdose and was legally dead for two minutes?  Was it:

  • Tommy Lee
  • Nikki Sixx
  • Mick Mars
  • Vince Neil

Monday, September 19, 2011

80s Trivia: What was the name of the Nintendo product that allowed you to enter cheat codes for any game?

Video games can be frustrating.  Really frustrating.  I'll never forget the time that, disputing the call made against my attempt to steal 2nd base in Super Bases Loaded 2, I threw the cartridge clear across the room (in my defense, I think I was nine).  Anyway, they sometimes seemed designed to be impossible, thus making you play again and again - this is particularly prevalent in arcade games.

For video games, this could be really problematic - you get three or four levels into a game, no sweat, but then BAM, you get stuck on one section and can never break through.  Fortunately for kids like me, Nintendo developed a product that allowed you to enter cheat-codes into a game that came with a specified cheat (infinite weapons, lives, continues, etc).  So, off of Pocket Trivia: 80s Trivia - What was the name of the Nintendo product that allowed you to enter cheat codes for any game?   Was it:

  • Game Destroyer
  • Game Shark
  • Game Wizard
  • Game Genie

Thursday, September 15, 2011

US Presidents Trivia: Who is the only President to serve in the army after the conclusion of his Presidency?

Having military experience isn't a prerequisite to becoming President of the United States, but is sure does help win a campaign.  31 of the 43 men to serve as President had some form of military experience, with 12 achieving the rank of general.  The President is the Commander and Chief of the United States and is actually a civilian; as a result, military service ends with (or before) ascension to the Presidency.  However, once in US History, and only once, has a President rejoined the military after serving as President.  So, off of Pocket Trivia: US Presidents - Who is the only President to serve in the army after the conclusion of his Presidency?  Was it:

  • George Washington
  • Dwight Eisenhower
  • Andrew Jackson
  • Ulysses Grant


Wednesday, September 14, 2011

US History Trivia: What is the oldest branch of the U.S. Military?

It's a bit strange to think about, but the five American military branches (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard) were not all actually formed at the same time (okay, maybe it's not too strange to think about, at least in terms of the Air Force!).  All branches have different founding dates, but just like everything, one of them is the oldest.  So, off of Pocket Trivia: US History -  What is the oldest branch of the U.S. Military?  Is it:

  • Navy
  • Army
  • Coast Guard
  • Marines

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

US Presidential Trivia: Which of these President's only took the oath of office once?

The Presidential Oath of Office is famous and can be recited by millions across the world by heart. It reads: I, NAME, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.  It is read by each Presidential upon their ascension to office, which officially takes place on January 20 following the November election, or upon the death of their predecessor.  However, like anything else, mishaps can occur.  So, off of Pocket Trivia: US Presidents - Which of these President's only took the oath of office once?  Was it:

  • George H.W. Bush
  • Barack Obama
  • Chester Arthur
  • Calvin Coolidge

Monday, September 12, 2011

US History Trivia: Which of these were reported on September 11, 2001?


Every American who was alive on that day can likely tell you exactly where they were on the morning of September 11, 2001, and remember the most explicit details about their locations during the event.  I first caught the news in the Red Door at Muhlenberg College but was in my Intro to Psychology class when the planes hit the towers, eating breakfast when the Pentagon was hit (hadn't heard the news yet) and watching the news when reports began to break about Flight 93 in Shankesville.  

The reporting was particularly interesting, especially with ten years of hindsight - many recollections about the day were dead on (most reporters immediately realized that the nation was under attack, particularly after the 2nd plane hit the 2nd tower), but many of the information given that day was false (on CNN, on-air anchors actually did not see the plane hit the South Tower and only saw the explosion - as a result, the initial thought was that the fuselage of the plane lodged in the North Tower had exploded).  Off of Pocket Trivia: US History - which of these stories were (wrongly) reported on September 11, 2001: There was a fire on the national mall, the FBI had been bombed, the Sears Tower had been bombed or the Brooklyn Bridge had been bombed?

Friday, September 9, 2011

Movies Trivia: In Star Wars: A New Hope, what species walks single-file, to hide their numbers?

I'll admit it: I'm a Star Wars geek.  I grew up watching the movies over and over again, reading the books, the whole nine yards.  If you are a Star Wars fan, you will without a doubt appreciate this question: off of Pocket Trivia: Movies Trivia - In Star Wars: A New Hope, what species walks single-file, to hide their numbers?  Is the answer Storm Troopers, Ewoks, Sand People or Jawas?

Thursday, September 8, 2011

80s Trivia: What state did 'Saved By the Bell' originally take place in?

Who grew up in the 80s and didn't love Saved by the Bell?  It was practically a generational requirement.  The show has proven to be so popular that it spawned multiple iterations of the original series, including different classes, college years and a couple of made for TV movies.  I mean, Zach Morris was just the definition of cool!

The first class of Saved by the Bell wasn't even called Saved by the Bell - it was called Good Morning, Mrs. Bliss and featured Zach, Screech, Lisa, Mr. Belding and other characters who didn't make it to the main show: Mikey, Nikki and Mylo.  So, today's question, off of Pocket Trivia: 80s Trivia - What state did this iteration 'Saved By the Bell' take place in? Minnesota, California, Indiana or Florida?

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

90s Trivia: How many Americans suffered battle-related deaths during the first Gulf War?


The 90s, unlike the 00s, were punctuated with numerous successful American military conflicts.  Most remembered of those was the closest thing we had to a full-scale war during the 90s: the First Gulf War, otherwise known as Operation Desert Storm.  During the conflict, the United States and other allies invaded Iraq to beat back an Iraqi invasion of neighboring Kuwait.  The conflict was an unprecedented military success for the United States, with an extremely low number of American battle-related military deaths.  So, off of Pocket Trivia: 90s Trivia - How many Americans suffered battle-related deaths during the first Gulf War?  Was it 148, 390, 1212 or 4,539?

Thursday, September 1, 2011

80s Trivia: Which of these singers appeared on 'Miami Vice'?

You really don't get much more 80s than Miami Vice.  The neon, the music, the cars, the fashion (sports jackets + T-shirts = AWESOME), the show screams 80s for about 100 different reasons.  One singer in particular  is known for his guest appearance on the show - and, believe it or not, he's actually a pretty good actor.  So, off of Pocket Trivia: 80s Trivia -  Which of these singers appeared on Miami Vice?  Is it B.B. King, Issac Hayes, Phil Collins or Ray Charles?