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Mostly Trivial 176 Parking Meters [trivia]

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 22:18:00 GMT

Parking Meters Trivia

It Pays to Park...

But not to you!

Hands Down

The parking meter has been almost unchanged since it started driving in 1959: one meter per space; put your money in the slot. In driving in Northern Europe younever see parking meters; You buy a piece of paper at a parking automat (typically one per block) and put it on your dashboard. Why the difference? I assume that available technologies are the same on both sides of the Atlantic, so it must be that the lower wage in the U.S. of the low-skilled meter collectors leads us to choose individual meters.

Why the change?

One would think itâs because the price of the kiosks has fallen steadily while even low-skilled wages continue to rise â to the point where the European-style technology is now cost-effective.

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The scale of the fraud was uncovered after two rival gangs clashed over who 'owned' the meters in what country?.

A: Russia

B: Japanâ

C: England

D: Tahiti

Last Post Answers: A: Boxing

In old boxing days many bruised fighters couldn't get to their feet when the bell for the new round began. Their managers new they could do nothing but give up since they were took weak to continue. As a signal, one of them would toss in an article used to soak up blood -- a towel or sponge. Today's boxing regulations are meant to limit the brutality of the past. But the saying today meaning when you are forced to give up of "throwing in the towel" still remains.

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Mostly Trivial 175 Word Origins [trivia]

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:21:00 GMT

Word Origins Trivia

More Fun on Word Origins

For more trivia on 'word origins' listen to shows 27 and 112!

Hands Down

This basically means to score a victory without much work. One version is with horse racing the jockey doesn't even have to lift his hands to guide his horse if he's way out in front. Another one is for boxing in which the opponent is a pushover and so the winner doesn't even have to raise his hands to protect himself.

Pass the Buck

Anyone who avoids making decisions or accepting responsibility is said to pass the buck. This all starts from the old days of card playing in which piece of buckshot is placed before someone who has the deal. The dealer has a lot of responsibility on determining the game's format. If a cautious player doesn't want to take on this responsibility, he's allowed to "pass the buck" to the next player who will be the dealer.

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Where do we get the Term "Throw in the Towel"?

A: Boxing

B: Horse Racing â

C: Showering

Last Post Answers: D: Reeding

Reeding on genuine coins is even and distinct. The counterfeit coin's reeding may be uneven, crooked or missing altogether.

Trinity Day

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 20:26:00 GMT

Trinity Day

a.k.a. the day we entered the nuclear age.

A day of lament and contemplation of humanityâs curiosity.

On 16 july 1945, at 05:29:45 a.m. mst., in the white sands proving ground [NM, USA] the first atomic explosion was detonated; code name: Trinity

Trinity was a test of an implosion-design plutonium bomb; the same basic design of the bomb that was dropped 24 days later on Nagasaki [the second nuclear bomb dropped on japan].

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174 Mostly Trivial 174 Counterfeiting [trivia]

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 16:39:00 GMT

Counterfeiting Trivia

Biggest software counterfeiting bust in history!

JULY 25, 2007

As a Windows user we all get tired of Windows Genuine Advantage validations. Turns out the investment Microsoft made in that may have shut down a counterfeit ring that has distributed more than 2 billion dollars of counterfeited software.

The FBI and Chinese authorities have a bunch of people under arrest. Based on what we have seen overseas I am betting this is just the tip of the iceberg.

How to Spot Counterfeiting

Due to continuing improvements by U.S. mints, it's pretty tough to make counterfeit bills credible. However, there are still counterfeiters out there. It's not as hard to make paper money that will at least pass to a cashier's till, and new technology is used on the black market to create counterfeit bills. It takes a skilled eye to spot some counterfeit money, as well as attention to detail and a few moments to scan different parts of the bill.

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Most U.S. Coins should have corrugated outer edges, referred to as "What?"

A: Edging

B: Gateingâ

C: Searing

D: Reeding

Last Post Answers: A: Dip it in boiling water for a few seconds

The corn on the cob our great-grandmothers ate was starchy field corn that had to be boiled for a half hour or more to become tender. Gradually, sweet corn hybrids containing more and more sugar were developed.

D: Reeding Reeding on genuine coins is even and distinct. The counterfeit coin's reeding may be uneven, crooked or missing altogether.

Mostly Trivial 173 Corn [trivia]

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:57:00 GMT

Corn Trivia

Make Corn Part of Your 5 A Day Plan!

Varieties

There are more than two hundred varieties of corn. All are good sources of vitamin C, but only yellow kernels contain small amounts of vitamin A in the form of beta carotene

Corn can be traced back to Mexican or central American cultures as early as 3400 B.C., and has become a staple among Native American civilizations throughout the Western Hemisphere.

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The ideal way to cook fresh corn is to:

A: Dip it in boiling water for a few seconds

B: Add it to boiling water and cook for 1 minuteâ

C: Toss it into boiling water to cook for 3 minutes

D: Start it in cold water and cook until it has boiled 3 minutes

Last Post Answers: B: Rain is on the way

Conversely, if you see bats playing around in the early evening, itâs a sign of upcoming good weather. It is also believed by some that a bat flying three times around a house is an omen that there will be a death in the house.

Rock of Gibraltar Fun Fact! [trivia]

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:05:00 GMT

Rock of Gibraltar

This puts a whole new meaning to the saying, "Never run a red light!"

Watch out!

Did you know that Gibraltar's Airport runway and motor vehicle traffic crossings are at the same level!?

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Mostly Trivial 172 Superstition [trivia]

Fri, 4 Sep 2009 18:34:00 GMT

Superstition Trivia

Are You? I'm Not!

Some people are just plain silly...

The superstition that walking under ladders is bad luck is fairly widespread. In America and Europe, this belief originated around the late 1700s.

There are a few theories as to the original thought behind this superstition. The first is that a ladder leaning against a wall forms a triangle--or trinity--with the ground. Walking through this triangle is disrespectful to God and may show your sympathy to the Devil.

Whatever the origin of the superstition, there is a practical reason not to walk under ladders: you might get hit by something falling from above.

Even those of who donât think weâre superstitious have a reflexive fear of tempting fate. In theirexperiments, Dr. Risen and a colleague, Thomas Gilovich of Cornell, found found that students think that not doing their reading makes them more likely to be called on in class; that trading away a lottery ticket makes that ticket more likely to win; that an applicant to Stanford graduate school is less likely to get in if he goes around wearing a Stanford T-shirt.

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What does it mean if you see a bat flying into the side of a building?

A: There will be a heat wave

B: Rain is on the wayâ

C: There will be a period of drought

D: There is an over-population of bats

Last Post Answers: B: Bing Crosby

Like Crosby, Paul and Ford used the now-ubiquitous recording technique known as close miking, where the microphone is less than 6 inches (15 cm) from the singer's mouth. This produces a more-intimate, less-reverberant sound than is heard when a singer is 1 foot (30 cm) or more from the microphone.

Mostly Trivial 171 Les Paul [trivia]

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:18:00 GMT

Les Paul Trivia

Another Legend Passes On.

Les changed the course of music and recording.

Paul, who helped revolutionize the electric guitar and musical recording technology with his innovations of multi-track recording and overdubbing, was a hero to several generations of guitar slingers and a number weighed in with their tributes to the "Wizard of Waukesha."

Slash Praises Les

One of the most famous guitarists of the 1990s, Guns N' Roses thrasher Slash, paid loving homage to Paul, who he praised as an inspiration. "Les Paul was a shining example of how full one's life could be. He was so vibrant and full of positive tremendous energy," said Slash, who has his own signature line of Slash Les Paul Goldtop guitars. "I'm honored and humbled to have known and played with him over the years. He was an exceptionally brilliant man."

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1944 Paul's trio appeared on Who's radio show

A: Jack Bennyâ

B: Bing Crosby

C: Howdy Doody

Last Post Answers: A: The State of Washington

The modern day espresso street vending cart evolved from a Boeing Company shuttle cart, purchased from surplus, and was first utilized to serve people espresso at an arts and crafts fair in Edmonds, Washington.

Classic T.V.

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:49:00 GMT

Classic Television

Sheriff John

Laugh and be Happy!

A mainstay of the 50s and 60s children's shows was sheriff john, whoâs show âsheriff johnâs [lunch] brigadeâ ran from 1952 to 1970 . . . sheriff john, played by actor john rovick, was a precursor to other kiddy show personalities like mr. rogers [pbs] and captain kangaroo cartoons, songs, guests [like sketchbook suzie], occasional farm animals and good advice for all the little kids of los angeles and the surrounding area [like this oc kid] attached is the shows opening theme song, âlaugh and be happy,â plus a link to a youtube clip

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiOyG-Iuero

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Mostly Trivial 170 Vending Machines [trivia]

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 14:55:00 GMT

Vending Machines Trivia

Are you Hungry or need an iPod?

Vending Machines will take care of that.

In the early 1920's, the first automatic vending machines started dispensing sodas into cups. In 1926, an American inventor named William Rowe invented the cigarette vending machine.

Vending machines soon offered everything including; cigars, postcards, stamps, etc. In Philadelphia, a completely coin-operated restaurant called Horn & Hardart was opened in 1902 and stayed opened until 1962.Thats Cool!

Famous Vending Machines

A company called Vendorlator Manufacturing Company of Fresno California made a series of classic vending machines during the 40s and 50s that mostly sold coca-cola and pepsi. Famous Vendorlators included the VMC 27 and the VMC 33. How Techy!

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The modern day espresso street vending cart evolved from a Airline Company shuttle cart, and was first utilized to serve people espresso at an arts and crafts fair. Where was this?

A: The State of Washingtonâ

B: The State of New York

C: The State of Confusion

Last Post Answers: D: line of sight (horizon)

Mostly Trivial 169 Radio [trivia]

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:50:00 GMT

Radio Trivia

How much do you listen to Radio?

I listen to Podcasts [of course]

Guglielmo Marconi invented his spark transmitter with antenna at his home in Bologna, Italy, in December 1894. He took his "Black Box" to Britain in Feb. 1896 and although it was broken by custom officials, he filed for British Patent number 12039 on June 2, 1896. He formed his first Wireless Telegraph and Signal Company in Britain in 1897 at age 23 and the world's first radio factory on Hall Street in Dec. 1898. The American Marconi Co. was formed in 1899. Marconi controlled patents for the Lodge tuner of 1900 with dial, and Fleming valve of 1904 that acted as a diode tube to amplify electrical current in one direction. His company sold spark transmitters to the U.S. Navy for point-to-point transmission."

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How far does an FM radio wave travel

A: To the next blockâ

B: Until the ocean

C: To the next radio

D: Line of sight (horizon)

Last Post Answers: C: Blanket

Mostly Trivial 168 Michael Jackson [trivia]

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:44:00 GMT

Michael Jackson Trivia

How much do you know about the King of Pop?

Michael Jackson was the subject of the controversial 2003 documentary "Living With Michael Jackson." It profiled Jackson's hectic lifestyle and included his children. The show was hosted by British journalist Martin Bashir. Originally produced for the BBC, it earned strong ratings in the U.S. as well when it aired on VH1 and other networks. Jackson has repeatedly referred to the special as inaccurate and unfair. Neither the host nor the show's parent network issued any retractions or modifications, but Jackson later released videos from his personal camera which he'd had present at every interview with Bashir. From that recording it showed Bashir's original answers to Jackson, which he excluded in his documentary, and it showed things in a different light. The documentary made from Jackson's videos is called "The Michael Jackson Interview: The Footage You Were Never Meant to See."

The Jackson Family, In order of birthdays Rebbie (May 29, 1950)

Jackie (May 4, 1951)

Tito (October 15, 1953)

Jermaine (December 11, 1954)

LaToya (May 29, 1956)

Marlon (March 12, 1957)

Michael (August 29, 1958)

Randy Jackson (October 29, 1961)

Janet Jackson (May 16, 1966)

Other Famous deaths within a Month!

Karl Malden

Farrah Fawcett

Ed McMahon

David Carradine

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Michael's third child's name is Prince Michael II. What is the child's nickname?

A: Handie Wipeâ

B: Wash Cloth

C: Blanket

D: Throw Rug

Last Post Answers: D: Werewolf

Mostly Trivial 167 Mythology [trivia]

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:45:00 GMT

Myth Trivia

Myth, Hallucination, or History?

Medusa, one of the three Gorgons, daughter of Phorcys and Ceto. She was the only one of the Gorgons who was subject to mortality. She is celebrated for her personal charms and the beauty of her locks. Medusa and her sisters came into the world with snakes on their heads, instead of hair, with yellow wings and brazen hands. Their bodies were also covered with impenetrable scales, and their very looks had the power of killing or turning to stones..

Perseus cut off her head, and the blood that dropped from the wound produced the innumerable serpents that infest Africa. The head still retained the same petrifying power as before, as it was fatally known in the court of Cepheus

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In Greek mythology, the story of Lycaon serves as one of the earliest examples of what kind of monster?

A: Cyclopsâ

B: Monster Chopper

C: Vampire

D: Werewolf

Last Post Answers: B. Claude Debussy

<-The piece is divided into three movements: Morning, Noon, and Evening. Fellow composer Eric Satie once joked to Debussy, "I particularly enjoyed the moment at about half past eleven->

Mostly Trivial 165 Scotland [trivia]

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:22:00 GMT

Scotland Trivia

Time for a Wee Dram!

The recorded history of Scotland begins in the 1st century AD, when the Romans invaded Britain. The Romans added southern Britain to their empire as the province Britannia. They were unable, however, to subdue the fierce tribes in the north. To keep these tribes from invading Britannia, Emperor Hadrian had a massive wall built across the island from sea to sea.

The Romans called the land north of the wall Caledonia, and they called the people Picts--from the Latin piclus, meaning "painted"--because they painted their bodies. How cool is that?

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1. The name Glasgow translates approximately into Gaelic as the green place. Why is this?

A: It has been visited by Martiansâ

B. From the colours of Celtic Football Club

C. It has many parks and trees

D. The main river looks green

Last Post Answers: C. Giant Tortoise.

The lifespan of the giant tortoise is about 150 years, making it the longest-living animal on the planet. In captivity, some giant tortoises have lived as long as 177 years.

Mostly Trivial 166 Classical Music [trivia]

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:58:00 GMT

Classical Music Trivia

Things you never knew about Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)

Born to a wheelwright (and occasional harpist) Mathias Haydn, the only artifact he retained all his life was a wheelmaker's hammer used by his father. He kept this in a specially made ornate box.

Haydn's nickname as a child was "Sepperl". Although his full name was Franz Joseph Haydn, he didn't use the name Franz, which is therefore omitted in most texts nowadays. He also never spelled his name Josef.

Haydn was a good friend of Mozart, in whose house the two musicians used to play in string quartets

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Which French composer wrote a piece called "The Sea" (or "La Mer" in French)?

A: Gabriel Faureâ

B. Claude Debussy

C. Darius Milhaud

D. Pepe LePew

Last Post Answers: It has many parks and trees

Glasgow has more parks and green areas than any other city in Europe. An aerial view shows this clearly. Glasgow Green in the East End covers an area of 129 acres and is owned by the people of Glasgow. It houses the People's Palace museum and the Winter Gardens where you can enjoy the plants while you have lunch.<-->

Mostly Trivial WELCOME TO BMC

Mon, 1 Jun 2009 22:05:00 GMT

B-Movies online . . . what more can you ask for?

Welcome to BMC

Bikinis! Monsters! Motorcycles!

Welcome to BMC, your new go-to site for B-movies by the likes of John Carpenter (Dark Star) and Roger Corman (Saga of the Viking Women). Now online and in full screen, watch unsung classics like Asylum by Psycho screenwriter Robert Bloch or Corridors of Blood with the inimitable Christopher Lee. Want to see international icons before they made it big? Check out Raquel Welch in A Swingin' Summer or kung fu king Sonny Chiba in Terror Beneath the Sea. Looking for the unexpected? How about The Ruthless Four, a spaghetti Western starring Klaus Kinski. Whether it's hotrod culture (Dragstrip Girls) or beefcake epics (Hercules Unchained), BMC has got you covered.

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Mostly Trivial 164 More Animal Fun [trivia]

Sun, 10 May 2009 13:58:00 GMT

More Animal Fun Trivia

Wild Turkeys

(Meleagris gallopavo)

They live in woods in parts of North America and are the largest game birds found in this part of the world. They spend their days foraging for food like acorns, seeds, small insects and wild berries. They spend their nights in low branches of trees (yes, wild turkeys can fly!)

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What animal has the longest lifespan?

A: Elephantâ

B. Blue Whale

C. Giant Tortoise

D. Locust

Last Post Answers: B. Baseball.

The infamous 'Black Sox' scandal was encapsulated in this immortal quote. 'Shoeless Joe' Jackson was emerging from a courthouse on charges that he and his Chicago White Sox team-mates conspired to fix the results of the 1919 World Series for a gambling syndicate. A young fan cut to the soul of sporting morality with his heartfelt question.

Mostly Trivial 163 Sports [trivia]

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:54:00 GMT

Sports Trivia.

Scandals anyone?

Pete Rose "Betting on Baseball" scandal

One of the worst sports scandal is Pete Rose's banishment from baseball. The 1919 Black Sox scandal ultimately did more harm to the game, but Rose's case was much more tragic. Here you have the manager for the Cincinnati Reds, the sport's all-time leader in base hits, and he gets thrown out of the game for illegally betting on baseball.

Pete Rose was a Hall-of-Fame player, but a dubious manager. He was a first ballot Hall of Famer, and he threw it away because he had zero self-control. And make no mistake about it, Pete Rose bet on baseball, he bet on the Reds, and he knew the consequences should he be caught. A manager who bets on his own team sacrifices the very integrity of the game, and Rose should never be allowed to manage or have a job in baseball again.

He should, however, be recognized in the Hall of Fame for his accomplishments as a player, while noting his lifetime banishment for betting on baseball. To this day, ESPN has never covered a bigger story.

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Say it ain't so Joe' is a quote associated to a scandal in which sport?

A. Cricketâ

B. Baseball

C. American Football

Last Post Answers: C. Goalie Mask.

During a games against the New York Rangers, in November 1959 Plante got injured by a puck. After leaving the game, he was patched up but refused to return to the game without his facial mask. He created this mask and had been wearing it during practices since 1956. The idea of a facial covering was not a new idea, Clint Benedict wore a mask/nose guard when he had a broken nose during the 1920's, but after his nosed healed he never wore it again. In co-operation with Fibreglass Canada, they created the first goalie's mask. Plante was also the first person to consistently wear the mask during games. Today every goalie in the NHL is required to wear a goalie's mask. Plante was inducted in the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1978 and the Quebec Sports Pantheon in 1994

Mostly Trivial 162 Patents [trivia]

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 15:55:00 GMT

Patent Trivia.

Are you Inventive?

"The patent system added the fuel of interest to the fire of genius." Abraham Lincoln

The fee to file a patent application is $385 for an independent inventor. The total cost to obtain a patent, including issuance fees and attorney fees, is approximately, $4,000 to $5,000.Its expensive to be inventive!

How did a mistake lead to the creation of America's favorite variety of cookie? In 1930, Ruth Wakefield was mixing a batch of cookies for her roadside inn guests when she discovered she was out of baker's chocolate. She substituted broken pieces of semi-sweet chocolate, expecting it to melt and absorb into the dough to create chocolate cookies. But the chocolate didn't absorb into the dough. When she removed the pan from the oven, Wakefield realized she had accidentally invented chocolate chip cookies. They were named "Tollhouse" after Wakefield's inn, and they remain the most popular variety of cookie in America. My Favorite cookie as well!

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Hockey is the national winter sport in Canada, what was Jacques Plante's contribution to the game of hockey?

A. In-line Skatesâ

B. Shoulder Pads

C. Goalie Mask

D. Referee Whistle

Last Post Answers: B. Cockroaches Set up in the back of his store a pest control specialist has created The Cockroach Hall of Fame and Museum where you will find cockroaches (dead) dressed up in costumes to create several different scenes. But there are also some live ones - Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches, up to four inches long that hiss if picked up! Make sure to check your clothes before you leave.

Mostly Trivial 161 Museums [trivia]

Sat, 4 Apr 2009 16:03:00 GMT

Museum Trivia.

What do you collect?

The Smithsonian Museums

The Smithsonian Institution is an educational and research joint and museum complex, Funded by the government of the U.S.and from its endowment, contributions, and profits from its shops and magazine. Most of its Hang outs are aroun the Washington, D.C. area, but its other19 museums, zoo, and nine research centers include sites in New York City, Virginia, Panama, and beyond. It has over 136 million items in its collections,[whew] It publishes a monthly rag named Smithsonian [duh] and employs the Smithsonian Police to protect visitors, staff and the property of the museums.Wow, it own police force!

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Back in the USA in Plano, Texas you will not want to miss a museum starring which one of these undesirable insects?

A. Fire Antsâ

B. Cockroaches

C. Weevils

D. Killer Bees

Last Post Answers: C. Vice President Spiro Agnew

April Fools Day

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 13:38:00 GMT

April Fools Trivia

Have Fun

Heres an Idea.

Do the Splits Find a scrap of cloth. Place a dollar on the floor and stay nearby. When the victim comes by and bends down to pick up the dollar, rip the cloth loudly. Most people will reach back to see if they ripped their pants. One of the original classic April Fool's pranks of all time!

April Fools' Day or All Fools' Day, although not a holiday in its own right, is a notable day celebrated in many countries on April 1. The day is marked by the commission of hoaxes and other practical jokes of varying sophistication on friends, family members, enemies, and neighbors, or sending them on fool's errand, the aim of which is to embarrass the gullible. Traditionally, in some countries, the jokes only last until noon: like UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada, someone who plays a trick after noon is called an "April Fool". Elsewhere, such as in Ireland, France, and the USA, the jokes last all day.

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Mostly Trivial 160 Impeachment

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 12:55:00 GMT

Impeachment Trivia.

Out you go.

The White House

Back when George W. Bush was president, if he was removed from office for any reason, medical being another possibility, Cheney would nominate someone to be the Veep. Maybe his neighbor & pal Donald Rumsfeld. Now there's something to lose sleep over. Only if something happened to both No.43 & the Veep (say, a really bad hunting accident) would Pelosi become President. Just in case you were worrying. Read about Nixon, Agnew, and Ford to see a relevant example, in case you're too young to remember it. Something to ponder over.

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After Nixon, Who resigned from office on Oct. 10, 1973?

A. Attorney General Elliot L. Richardsâ

B. Deputy Attorney General William D. Ruckelshaus

C. Vice President Spiro Agnew

Last Post Answers: D. A lantern.

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Mostly Trivial 159 Classic TV [trivia]

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:47:00 GMT

Classic Television Trivia.

Part 6

The Brady house

The house used in exterior shots, which bears little relation to the interior design of the Bradys' home, is located in Studio City, within the city limits of Los Angeles, California. According to a 1994 article in the Los Angeles Times, the San Fernando Valley house was built in 1959 and selected as the Brady residence because series creator Schwartz felt it looked like a home where an architect would live. How 'bout that?

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After Peter broke the vase and all of his brothers and sisters took the blame, his parents bought him a present to try and guilt him into confessing. What was it?

A. A jacketâ

B. A lantern

C. A mess kit

Last Post Answers: D. All of These

Mostly Trivial 158 The Sun [trivia]

Wed, 4 Mar 2009 14:27:00 GMT

The Sun Trivia

Another shorter Mostly Trivial, but still this is a Hot Topic.

Comets Gets Snooty Towards The Sun

Comets' tails point away from the Sun at all times. So, when a comet is moving away from the Sun, its tail is actually leading. Comet tails are caused by dust and gas being lost from the comet and then pushed away from the Sun by the solar wind (charged particles moving out from the Sun) and by radiation pressure from the Sun.

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What planet does not tilt as it goes around the Sun, so consequently, it has no seasons?

A. Saturnâ

B. Uranus

C. Venus

D. Claire

Last Post Answers: D. All of These

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Mostly Trivial 157 Lie Detectors [trivia]

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 16:18:00 GMT

Lie Detector Trivia.

Also called a Polygraph.

I'm Not Lying!

There's a two-sided problem with the polygraph that has become increasingly clear over the course of the past century: A person who can remain cool under pressure can beat a polygraph, and on the other hand, a person who doesn't handle stressful situations well may be inaccurately labeled a liar. Wild Huh?

Due to the perceived threat of terrorism that was born out of the Sept. 11 attacks, the U.S. government decided that a better, more reliable way of determining truth was needed. It appears that MRI technology has emerged to fill the void created by a convergence of the lack of faith in polygraphs and the urgency to know friend from foe following Sept. 11. Maybe trivia on MRIs soon!

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How do you increase your polygraphic reactions?

A. Biting your tongueâ

B. Putting a tack in your shoe

C. Holding your breath

D. All of These

Last Post Answers: C. Camillus Cutlery Company. The knife was called the Babe Ruth âMascotâ

Friday the 13th trivia

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 23:41:00 GMT

Friday the 13th Trivia

It's Philip V, (1292-1322) King of France to your right.

This is interesting.

The fear of Friday the 13th is called "paraskavedekatriaphobia" [whew], a word derived from the concatenation of the Greek words ParaskevÃ (meaning Friday), and dekatreis (meaning thirteen), attached to phobÃa (meaning fear).

This is a specialized form of triskaidekaphobia, a simple phobia (fear) of the number thirteen, and is also known as friggatriskaidekaphobia.

There are many theories of why the occurrence of the date of the thirteenth coupled with the day, Friday, is considered unlucky, but my favorite explanation is due to this event: King Philip V (King of France), was threatened by the power that the order of the Knights Templar had gained and was eager to acquire their wealth, so King Philip secretly ordered the mass arrest of all the Knights Templar in France on Friday, October 13, 1307.

The mass arrest resulted in the mass execution of most members of the order although it is believed some escaped and went underground for the rest of their days. King Philipâs actions resulted in the demise of the Order of the Knights Templar for all time.

happy friday to you all! Shall we all raise a glass in honor of the demise of french tyrants?

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Mostly Trivial 156 Knives [trivia]

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:28:00 GMT

Knife Trivia. Schwing!

Sharpen your Trivia skills

The Knife... One of Our Oldest Tools

It's an amazing tool. An ancient tool for which there has been no substitute. Throughout history, knives have been essential for survival, as well as for providing food and shelter. From its earliest form, the knife developed out of necessity, and its evolution may be traced through the paths of technology. Pretty Neat huh?

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Which knife company signed up slugger Babe Ruth and produced a knife bearing his signature?

A. Bowen Knife Companyâ

B. Swiss Army Knife Company

C. Camillus Cutlery Company

Last Post Answers: B. Aspartic acid and Lysine. An ionic bond will form between positively charged and negatively charged amino acids. Aspartic acid, asp, or D, is a negatively charged acidic amino acid while lysine, lys, or K, is a positively charged basic amino acid.

Mostly Trivial [mini] 155 Healthy Food [trivia]

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:28:00 GMT

Healthy Foods Trivia

Another shorter Mostly Trivial. We'll still do the standard version

This is interesting.

A Spanish breed of pig called the Iberico, possesses, naturally, omega-3 fatty acids. This is the only pig known to naturally possess omega-3. Also, quite recently at the University of Missouri, 5 cloned and modified pigs were produced with their muscle tissue stacked with omega-3 fatty acids. These modified pigs abide at the University of Missouri and are kept in very nice surroundings. There is little likelihood of any one them ever finding their way to our table. We love piggies at Mostly Trivial, so we dont eat them!

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Which two of the following amino acids could form a ionic bond?

A. Glutamic acid and Valineâ

B. Aspartic acid and Lysine

C. Arginine and Glutamine

D. Proline and Glycine

Last Post Answers: B. Shania Twain

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Mostly Trivial 154 Cats and Dogs [trivia]

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:29:00 GMT

It's Raining Cats and Dogs

Who Doesn't Dig Animals?

Cats are Historic

Recently the cat was commonly believed to have been domesticated in ancient Egypt, [thats what I thoughtas well!] where it was a cult animal. I think some people worship their cats even now :-)

A 2007 study found that the lines of descent of all house cats probably run through as few as five self-domesticating African Wildcats around 8000 BC, in the Near East. Now THATS a long time ago!

Dogs are Furry

Domestic dogs have a coat, a layer that covers its body. A dog coat may be a double coat, made up of a soft undercoat and a coarse topcoat. Unlike the wolf, some dogs may instead have just a single coat. Dogs with a double coat, are adapted to survive in colder temperatures, and tend to originate from colder climates. I need 2 coats when it 10 below here in St. Paul!

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How do you treat a cat with frostbite?

A. firmly massage the areaâ

B. warm the area with warm, moist towels

C. give the cat a hot bath

Last Post Answers: A. Reba McEntireâ

Mostly Trivial 153 Country Divas [trivia]

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:59:00 GMT

Country Diva Trivia

This is another new shorter of Mostly Trivial. We'll still do the standard version.

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Another form of the country music style is known as western-country. While honky-tonks were filled with its fans, theatres were filled with fans of the cowboy songs made popular, again, in Texas and Oklahoma. The often-romanticized life of the cowboy, heroic but lonely, drifting, fit in perfectly with this style of music that took its sound from the hills of Tennessee and the bayous of Louisiana.

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Last Post Answers: B. Good Friday

What do you know, Joe?

This singer lost her entire band in a plane crash in 1991

A. Reba McEntireâ

B. Barbara Mandrell

C. Tammy Wynette

Last Post Answers: C.Crystals

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Mostly Trivial 152 Gemstones Part II [repost]

Wed, 7 Jan 2009 22:17:00 GMT

Gemstone Trivia part II

Another Crystal Clear Show, except a mistake corrected in the questions! ;-( [now fixed]

More Diamond Trivia

Diamonds were worn by aristocratic families to ward off the plague during the Middle Ages. The poorest people always died first, since they lived closer to the docks, where the ships often brought the plague from other countries. The rich had an idea that since the poor went first, that displaying their wealth (diamonds) would keep them from infection. This just goes to show how naive people were about what really caused the plague, kinda like religeon does.

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Some of the Mexican Indians believe that the souls of both living and dead people would well in what?

A. Rubiesâ

B. Diamonds

C. Crystals

Last Post Answers: B. Titanic

Once in a While, I'll Toot my Own Horn

Mon, 5 Jan 2009 14:39:00 GMT

A Glowing Review

Thanks to Ralph from the Unmutual.Blogspot post

http://the-unmutual.blogspot.com/2008/12/podcast-review-mostly-trivial.html

Trivia should be fun -- and not many people make it as much fun as Johnee Bee, host of the "Mostly Trivial" podcast. The show is a nice balance of frantic silliness and straight-forward common sense.

The calm, even-voiced Johnee Bee hosts the quiz. He asks the questions, provides the answers and gives additional information about the subject. Introducing the show is Mr. Category Guy, whose deep, gravelly electronically altered tones don't quite disguise the fact that he's also Johnee Bee. And the same is true of Johnee's able assistant, Robot Boy, who speaks in a higher and more artificial-sounding voice.

The trivia's interesting enough; it's usually about things that a reasonably well-rounded person might know. But it's the production values that really make this podcast.

I don't know who Johnee Bee is, but he has to have a background in major market radio. His characters are deftly drawn, and with a few simple sound effects, he can paint an audio picture of Mr. Category Guy having one too many in his sound booth, or Robot Boy extending his hydraulic arm to give Johnee Bee the list of questions. Although all three voices are done by the same person, the conversations flow naturally, and the comic timing is impeccable -- these are mad editing skills at work!

And the podcast is peppered with all kinds of crazy and non-sequitur quotes and sound effects. Snippets from classic films, TV shows, and cartoons pepper the podcast, providing a counterpoint -- and sometimes humorous commentary -- to Johnee Bee's simple, straightforward delivery.

The choice of music is also brilliant. Johnee Bee uses the strange musical stylings of Coconut Monkeyrocket, which provide a Carl Stalling-like soundtrack to the proceedings (if Stalling was more like Spike Jones, that is).

I thoroughly enjoy this little six to eight-minute podcast, and only wish it came out more often. But I can hear the amount of production work Johnee Bee puts into each episode, and I know that probably won't happen without a bigger payday.

My suggestion? Syndicate it. One of the reasons I'm moving away from radio is the dull, uninspired "morning trivia" segments on some of my local stations. If "Mostly Trivial" was available as a segment radio stations could just drop in, then I think the show would be a much bigger hit than it is, and Johnee Bee might become as famous as Dan Orkin's "Chickenman" -- and for much the same reason.

- Ralph

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Mostly Trivial 151 Swimming Pools [trivia]

Johnee Bee — Sat, 3 Jan 2009 00:08:00 GMT

Swimming Pool Trivia

Mostly Trivial makes a BIG splash

One of the most haunted sections of the ship the RMS Queen Mary is the former First Class Swimming Pool.

The Second longest swimming pool is the Orthlieb Pool in Casablanca, Morocco. The pool is 480 meters or 1,574 feet long and 75 meters or 246 feet wide. The Orthlieb Pool is filled with sea water and covers 8.9 acres.

Nemo 33 is a recreational diving center in Brussels, Belgium that is home to the world's deepest swimming pool. The pool has two large flat-bottomed areas at depth levels of 16 ft and 32 ft, and a large circular pit descending to a depth of 108 ft

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Whatwas the first ocean liner to have a swimming pool and a gym?

A. Queen Maryâ

B. Titanic

C. Lusitania

Last Post Answers: B. Los Alamos

Los Alamos continued to be the most secret town in the U.S. until well after the Cold War. Dugway is the U.S. Army chemical weapons test range in Utah. Alamogordo was the site of the first nuclear explosion and White Sands was a missile testing area close by.

Mostly Trivial 150 Nuclear Bomb [trivia]

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:44:00 GMT

Nuclear Bomb Trivia

A chain reaction

My God, what have we done?" - Robert Lewis co-pilot of the Enola Gay

On August 2, 1939, just before the beginning of World War II, Albert Einstein wrote to then President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Einstein and several other scientists told Roosevelt of efforts in Nazi Germany to purify uranium-235, which could be used to build an atomic bomb! It was shortly thereafter that the United States Government began the serious undertaking known then only as "The Manhattan Project." Simply put, the Manhattan Project was committed to expediting research that would produce a viable atomic bomb.KaBOOM!

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Most of the theoretical work on the atomic bomb, and all of the final assembly, was conducted at a secret site in New Mexico where a whole town was erected in secret around a former boys' school. What is the name of the place?

A. Alamogordoâ

B. Los Alamos

C. White Sands

Last Post Answers: C. Patriot's Day

Mostly Trivial 149 Holidays around the World [trivia]

Wed, 3 Dec 2008 19:25:00 GMT

Holidays Around the World Trivia

Let's Celebrate!

Here's one for example...

Cinco de Mayo is frequently regarded as the Mexican equivalent of the United States 4th of July. This is simply not true. Actually, it is the equivalent of the 5th of May. LOL. Of greater importance is the battle of Cinco de Mayo that occurred in 1862.

Juarez, who had been Zapotec Indian minister of Justice in Juan Alvarez' cabinet in the 1850's, entered Mexico City on January 11, 1861 and promptly expelled the Spanish minister, the papal legate, and members of the episcopate. Additionally, he took steps to enforce the decrees of 1859 disestablishing and disendowing the church. He could not have known at this time that almost a century later, "antidisestablishmentarianism" would become the longest word in the English dictionary.

Although Juarez was recognized by the United States and had received both moral and military aid from the US, there were over $80,000,000 in debts at that time to Europe alone. The Mexican Congress in July 17, 1861 decreed the suspension for 2 years of interest payments on the external national debt, and 3 months later a convention occurred between Great Britain, France, and Spain calling for joint intervention in Mexico.

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Always on the third Monday in April. Popularly celebrated in Maine and Massachusetts to commemorate the battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775, Which holiday is this ?

A. Revolution's Dayâ

B. Soldier's Day

C. Patriot's Day

Last Post Answers: B. Good Friday On April 14, 1865, while Lincoln was watching the play "Our American Cousin", Booth sneaked into the unguarded section that the president was in. Booth raised his pistol and shot Lincoln in the head, and the bullet went through his skull and stopped behind his right eye. Booth escaped the theater (although he had a broken leg), but was later found in a tobacco barn in Virginia eight days later. A pistol went off, and no one knows if Booth was killed from a soldier's bullet, or if he committed suicide.

Mostly Trivial 148 [mini] Pumpkins [trivia]

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 18:08:00 GMT

Pumpkin Trivia

This is a new shorter of Mostly Trivial. We'll still do the standard version.

We just want to TRY and get out more shows!

References to pumpkins date back way back. The name pumpkin originated from the Greek word for "large melon" which is "pepon." "Pepon" was nasalized by the French into "pompon." The English changed "pompon" to "Pumpion." How 'bout that?

Also Shakespeare referred to the "pumpion" in his Merry Wives of Windsor. American colonists changed "pumpion" into "pumpkin." How did that 'K' get in there? The "pumpkin" is referred to in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater and Cinderella.

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Last Post Answers: B. Good Friday

On April 14, 1865, while Lincoln was watching the play "Our American Cousin", Booth sneaked into the unguarded section that the president was in. Booth raised his pistol and shot Lincoln in the head, and the bullet went through his skull and stopped behind his right eye. Booth escaped the theater (although he had a broken leg), but was later found in a tobacco barn in Virginia eight days later. A pistol went off, and no one knows if Booth was killed from a soldier's bullet, or if he committed suicide.

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Mostly Trivial 147 Youngest U.S. Presidents [trivia]

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:38:00 GMT

Youngest U.S. Presidents Trivia

So who were they? Listen to the show for goodness sakes!

Gerald Ford is also on the list of assassination attempted presidents, and he actually had two attempts on his life. What state did these both happen in? California.

On September 5, 1975, Ford was on the street in Sacramento when Lynette Alice Fromme ran up and pointed an unloaded pistol at him. Police tackled her to the ground and she was arrested. She did this because she wanted to get attention for the Manson family

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One of the most famous assassinations was that of Abraham Lincoln, who was killed by John Wilkes Booth in Ford's Theatre in 1865. What day was it?

A. Holy Thursdayâ

B. Good Friday

C. Easter Sunday

Last Post Answers: A. Germany The German federal election was held on 18th September 2005. Although Merkel's party had begun the campaign with a 21% lead over the main governing party in the opinion polls, the final result was so narrow that it was two months before coalition talks between the two largest parties could be finalised and Merkel confirmed as Germany's new chanceller. She is the first woman and the first citizen of the former East Germany to hold the post.

Mostly Trivial 146 World Leaders [trivia]

Wed, 5 Nov 2008 16:14:00 GMT

World Leaders Trivia

History is fasinating!

Chandrika Kumaratunga was president of Sri Lanka from 1994 to 2005, leaving office in November of that year.

As well as being the first woman to serve as as her country's president she was also the second woman to serve (albeit briefly) as the country's prime minister, the first being her own mother. When she was elected as president, Ms Kumaratunga resigned as prime minister and appointed her mother to serve once more as prime minister.Very Interesting.

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Angela Merkel was elected head of government of which country in 2005? â

A. Germanyâ

B. Denmark

C. Austria

Last Post Answers: A. Sean ConnerySean Connery, who'd never read the J.R.R. Tolkien series and claimed he "didn't understand the script." (Can you say karma?) In return for playing the role, New Line Cinema offered the Scottish actor up to 15 percent of worldwide box office receipts, which would have earned Connery more than any actor had ever been paid for a single role -- as much as $400 million

Mostly Trivial 145 Movie Roles: Denied [trivia]

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 20:29:00 GMT

Movie Roles Turned Down Trivia

Actors who turned down BIG roles.

Some regretable and not so regretable decisions.

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Lord of the Rings Gandalf was played by Sir Ian McKellen Who turned down this role?

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B. Jeremy Irons

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Mostly Trivial #144 Cool Places / Iceland trivia

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:16:00 GMT

Cool Places

Iceland Trivia

Iceland was the last European country to be settled, mostly by Norsemen in the 9th and 10th centuries. They came mainly from Norway and in the Scandinavia area, and from the Norse settlements in the British Isles.

All branches of the arts do very well in Iceland, especially painting, which started at the turn of the century. Literature has always been the mainstay of Icelandic culture. I could read and paint all day myself!

In ReykjavÃk, the capital, there is a symphony orchestra, an opera house and ballet company.

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What do you know, Joe?

In what year did Iceland gain independence?

A. 1940â

B. 1944

C. 1967

D. 1922

Last Post Answers: D. 43 quintillion

Mostly Trivial #143 Rubik's Cube trivia

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:37:00 GMT

Rubik's Cube

Popular Puzzle Trivia

Biography

ErnÅ Rubik was born in Budapest, Hungary during World War II. His father was a flight engineer at the Esztergom airplane factory, his mother a poet. He graduated from the Technical University, Budapest (MÅszaki Egyetem) in 1967 as an architectural engineer and began postgraduate studies in sculpting and interior architecture. From 1971 to 1975 he worked as an architect, then became a professor at the Budapest College of Applied Arts (IparmÅvÃszeti FÅiskola). He has spent all his life in Hungary.

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What do you know, Joe?

How many combinations are there in the Rubik's Cube?

A. 100 thousandâ

B. 2 million

C. 300 million

D. 43 quintillion

Last Post Answers: B. Accidental.

Mostly Trivial #142 Famous Old Time Comedians Trivia

Sat, 4 Oct 2008 17:31:00 GMT

Famous Old-Time Comedians

Marx Brothers Trivia

From 1929 on they were very active in film. Their first films they appeared as The Four Marx Brothers (Chico, Harpo, Groucho, Zeppo), but Zeppo left the movie business after Duck Soup. He didnt like acting much. From 1929 to 1949 they made 13 films. After that Chico and Harpo more or less retired, but Groucho started a second career as a show master in the quiz show "You Bet Your Life" which I use to watch as a kid late at night.

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Complete this famous Groucho putdown: "Any resemblence between these two characters and living persons is purely ___________"

A. unbelievableâ

B. coincidental

C. accidental

D. incredible

Last Post Answers: B. Goofy Foot<

Mostly Trivial #141 Surf's Up History of Surfing Trivia

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 18:39:00 GMT

Surf's Up!

Kowabunga

Surfing wasn't dead in the Hawaiian Islands in the late 1800s, but it was drowning, along with most Hawaiian customs and most Hawaiians. After 125 years of Hawaiian-European contact/ conquest, the haole had tried to exercise control over just about everything Hawaiian: their Gods, their culture, their magic, their land and their lives.

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What do you know, Joe?

What do you call a surfer that rides with his right foot forward?

A. Weirdâ

B. Goofy

C. Funky

D. Knarly

Last Post Answers: A. Throw it out or take it back If you detect ice crystals you should throw the ice cream away and buy more. You should NEVER give animals sweets like ice cream or chocolate.<

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Mostly Trivial #140 Ice Scream! Ice Cream Trivia

Johnee Bee — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 19:02:00 GMT

ICE CREAM!

Chill Out Man

The top five states that produce the most ice cream.

(1) California

(2) Indiana

(3) Ohio

(4) Illinois

(5) Michigan.

In 1991, another flavor phenomenon was created -- Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream, which combines the best part of the Chocolate Chip cookie -- the raw dough -- with creamy vanilla ice cream and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Its my favorite!

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What should you do if your ice cream has little crystals in it?

A. Throw it out or take it backâ

B. Eat it anyway

C. Give it to the dog

D. None of the above

Last Post Answers: A. USD $375 billion<

Mostly Trivial #139 Sea of Coral Sea life Trivia

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:46:00 GMT

Coral Reefs

So facinating

The whimsical names of corals â bubble, staghorn, starburst, and brain â hint at their spectacular appearance, but not necessarily at their true value. As the largest living structures on the planet, coral reefs are also among the greatest storehouses of biodiversity on Earth.

Coral reefs are also one of the most threatened marine systems. Scientists estimate that unless we take immediate action, we could lose up to 70 percent of coral reefs by 2050.

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What do you know, Joe?

How much do coral reefs contribute to the worldâs economy each year?

A. USD $3.75â

B. USD $375,000

C. USD $375 billion

Last Post Answers: C. The Stratford Inn

Mostly Trivial #138 I'm not a Doctor, but I play one on T.V! television Trivia

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:17:00 GMT

I'm not a Doctor, but I play one on T.V!

T.V. Trivia

Syndication â this is the terminology rather broadly used to describe secondary programming usages (beyond the original run). It includes secondary runs in the country of first issue, but also international usage. In many cases other companies or TV stations that do the syndication work, in other words to sell the product into the markets they are allowed to sell into by contract from the copyright holders, in most cases the producers. Actors, if they are lucky and have a good contract, can make a TON of dough as well!

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What was the name of the inn that Dick and Joanne owned on 'Newhart'?

A. The Dew Drop Innâ

B. The Holiday Inn

C. The Stratford Inn

Last Post Answers: B. Bloom High School

Mostly Trivial #137 Famous Cities Chicago Trivia

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:47:00 GMT

Famous Cities

Chicago!

The Century of Progress fairs of 1933 and 1934 were built on landfill just south of Grant Park. The Great Depression limited the original plans for extensive landfill activity. Yet the New Deal created an opportunity to make other improvements, such as the construction of Lake Shore Drive.

These improvements helped make the lakefront the focal point for citywide celebrations and a core of cultural institutions that now include the Art Institute of Chicago, the Field Museum, the Shedd Aquarium, the Adler Planetarium, and the Grant Park Music Festival.

I went to the Art Institute of Chicago, the Shedd Aquarium and the Adler Planetarium. All were fantastic!

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This famous high school was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. This school is actually a suburb of Chicago. This is actually one of Illinois designated historic places. Whats the name of it?

A. Naperville North High Schoolâ

B. Bloom High School

C. Homewood Flossmor High School

Last Post Answers: A. Megalith

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Mostly Trivial #136 Stone Henge trivia

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:09:00 GMT

Famous Landmarks

Stonehenge

As you drive through the swirling mists of the Salisbury plain, the trailers of mist part and you gape incredulously at the glorious tableau. An ancient henge encloses enormous orthostats and colossal trilithons of heathen sarsen and shadowy dolerite. "Stonehengeâ" you breathe in an awed whisper. "Large rocks stuck in the sod," observes your more prosaic companion, "for no good reason that I can think of. Besides, technically, some would claim Stonehenge isn't even a henge, you know." So, technically, what's a henge? Well, it's a round or oval bank with an interior ditch, of course!

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You're taking a Stonehenge guided tour. You keep hearing technical terms, the meanings of which you are not entirely sure. You keep seeing big rocks. Which of the following means "big rock"?

A. Megalithâ

B. Trilithon

C. Orthostat

Last Post Answers: B. Ganymedee

Mostly Trivial #135 Planets and Stars trivia

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:43:00 GMT

Through the Stars

Don't Space out on me

Antares is the 16th brightest star in the sky. It is fairly close to us too... only about 600 light years away. (Meaning that its light, traveling at 186,282 miles per second, takes only 600 years to reach us!) To put this 600 light years into perspective... The furthest celestial body visible to the naked eye is the Andromeda Galaxy and its roughly 2,610,000 light years away!

The "particle horizon", the horizon of the visible part of the universe, is 13.2 billion (13,200,000,000) light years away from us. Our sun is only 8.3 light-minutes from earth, imagine that!

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What is the name of the largest moon in our solar system?

A. Titanâ

B. Ganymede

C. Triton

Last Post Answers: A. Alternative

Mostly Trivial #134 Communication blackberry

Wed, 9 Jul 2008 15:10:00 GMT

Talk to Me

Computer or pen and paper!

Communication is the process of transferring information from a sender [Me] to a receiver [You] with the use of a medium [like a phone] in which the communicated information is understood by both sender and receiver. Simple enough?

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What type of communication does Stephen Hawking (famous scientist with a physical disability) use?

A. Alternativeâ

B. Conventional

C. Augmentative

Last Post Answers: C. Dancer

Mostly Trivial #133 Death in 3's George Carlin trivia

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 23:49:00 GMT

Death in 3's

Seems to always happen?

I have as much authority as the Pope, I just don't have as many people who believe it. - George Carlin

George Carlin had many popular writings on the Internet being falsely attributed to him, such as the anonymous commentaries "I Am a Bad American" and "The Paradox of Our Time," along with several lists of one-liner jokes. Carlin states on his website that he did not write them, and "nothing you see on the Internet is mine unless it came from one of my albums, books, HBO shows, or appeared on my website.

Just before Christmas 2005, he experienced significant shortage of breath and other heart-related symptoms. On Christmas Day he entered Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Beverly Hills. During an eight-day stay he was treated for a lung infection and narrowed arteries. He received antibiotics and an angioplasty that included the placement of a double stent. The procedure was successful, but he was advised to take things slowly in the New Year.

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Cyd Charisse also passed away. I guess this would make it FOUR famous people wh died in June 08. What was she famous for?

A. Writerâ

B. Director

C. Dancer

Last Post Answers: D. Stanford

Mostly Trivial #132 Mini-Golf Miniature Golf trivia

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:07:00 GMT

Putt Putt Golf

Do YOU Play?

The miniature golf courses they built only cost a few thousand dollars to construct and the rate-of-return on the investment reportedly were phenomenal. After boasting to the press that they planned to franchise courses throughout the world Delanoy and Ledbetter abruptly vanished from the annals of miniature golf history.

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What do you know, Joe?

Which of the following colleges did Tiger Woods attend?

A. UCLAâ

B. California

C. USC

D. Stanford

Last Post Answers: D. Maurice Ravel

Mostly Trivial #131 Fairy Tales trivia Brothers Grimm

Fri, 6 Jun 2008 14:29:00 GMT

Fairie Tales

More 'Grimm' then you expect?

The older fairy tales were intended for old folks as well as kids, but they were associated with children as early as the writings of the prÃcieuses; ("preciousness")

The Brothers Grimm titled their collection "Children's and Household Tales", and the link with kids has only grown stronger with time.

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Which famous Impressionistic composer wrote the ballet music "Mother Goose"?

A. Frederick Chopinâ

B. Johann Sebastian Bach

C. Richard Wagner

D. Maurice Ravel

Last Post Answers: C. Chilled Monkey Brains

Mostly Trivial #130 Indiana Jones Movie Trivia

Thu, 29 May 2008 22:06:00 GMT

Indiana Jones

and the Pimple of Doom! [LOL]

More trivia left over from LAST week, but still good, don't cha know.

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Before âThe Kingdom of the Crystal Skullâ was chosen as the title, several other titles were considered and even registered with the MPAA in August 2007, including âThe City of Godsâ, âThe Destroyer of Worldsâ, âThe Fourth Corner of the Earthâ, âThe Lost City of Goldâ, and finally, âThe Quest for the Covenantâ

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In Indiana Jones Temple of Doom, Kate Capshaw's character has to eat what exotic dish?

A. Pig Brains wrapped in BananaLeavesâ

B. Balut [soft boiled eggs containing partially developed duck embryos]

C. Chilled Monkey Brains

D. Madagascar hissing Cockroaches

Last Post Answers: A. Plasma pulse laser

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Name that Movie

An Audio Quiz

Die Hard Movie Quotes (1988)

Bruce Willis (John McClane): You throw quite a party. I didn't realize they celebrated Christmas in Japan. James Shigeta (Joseph Takagi): Hey, we're flexible. Pearl Harbor didn't work out so we got you with tape decks.

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What futuristic weapon does Arnie ask the gun store owner for, in the original "Terminator"?

A. Plasma pulse laserâ

B. Phased gig beam

C. Trans-pulse rifle

D. Good ol' fashioned slingshot

Last Post Answers: E. All the Above

Hot Air Ballons

Up, Up and Away!

The largest hot air balloon festival is the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta which is held each October in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This event was started in 1972 with just 13 balloons attending. In the year 2000, it recorded 1019 balloons in attendance.

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Today balloons are used primarily for two purposes: sport or scientific research. Sport balloons mostly use hot air. Scientific balloons generally use...What?

A. Helium â

B. Methane â

C. Ammonia

D. Hydrogen

E. All the Above

Last Post Answers: C. Heat island

Mostly Trivial #127 GO Green trivia

Wed, 7 May 2008 17:55:00 GMT

GO Green!

Its good for all of us, don't cha think?

Fossil fuel use produces huge amounts and different types of particles, including dust, soot, smoke and other very fine floating stuff, a lot which is not visible. These lung irritants may not seriously bug a big adult type person, however, they do have serious and lasting effects on kids and their developing lungs and immune systems. Our penalty: Higher healthcare costs, sick kiddos and higher taxes. Great, more money out the door!

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What do you know, Joe?

A. City Oasisâ

B. Road Heaterâ

C. Heat island

D. Summer Haze

Last Post Answers: D. A unit of weight

Mostly Trivial #126 Money trivia

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:54:00 GMT

More Money!

You know you want some.At least some good trivia.

A coin is usually a piece of hard material, usually metal or a metallic material, usually in the shape of a disc, and most often issued by a government. Coins are used as a form of money in transactions of various kinds, from the everyday circulation coins to the storage of vast amounts of bullion coins. In the present day, coins and banknotes make up the cash forms of all modern money systems.

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What do you know, Joe?

During the Roman Empire, What was a "Talent?"

A. A large bronze coinâ

B. A unit of value equal to 1,000 denariiâ

C. A large gold coin

D. A unit of weight

Last Post Answers: D. Emesis

Mostly Trivial #125 Body Functions farts knuckles

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:39:00 GMT

Body Functions

Sounds from Knuckles and Below!

The digestive tract is the system of organs within multicellular animals that takes in food, digests it to extract energy and nutrients, and expels the remaining waste. The major functions of the GI tract are ingestion, digestion, absorption, and defecation.

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What do you know, Joe?

What is the medical term for vomiting?

A. Refluxâ

B. Meconiumâ

C. Cholelithiasis

D. Emesis

Last Post Answers: D. All of the above

Mostly Trivial #124 Animal Gestation babies trivia

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 15:24:00 GMT

Animal Babies

from Eggs and Bellies

Whats the gestation period for a pregnant mouse? it's about 3 weeks. House mice breed throughout the year and can become pregnant within 48 hours of producing a litter. There are usually about 6 mice to a litter and females may produce as many as ten litters (about 50 young) per year. It takes 21 to 23 days for gestation and 35 days for a mouse to mature. They live about 2 years.

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What do you know, Joe?

What make good Opossum bait?

A. slightly spoiled meatâ

B. strong smelling fishâ

C. cheese and rotten eggs

D. All of the above

Last Post Answers: C. DEVO

Mostly Trivial #123 Space Junk trivia

Tue, 1 Apr 2008 23:03:00 GMT

Space Junk

One BIG Garbage Can!

As of June 21 2000, the U.S. Space Command counted 8,927 man-made objects in the great above and beyond; some are there more or less permanently. Of the total, 2,671 are satellites (working or not), 90 are space probes that have been launched out of Earth orbit, and 6096 are mere chunks of debris zooming around the third planet from the Sun. The United States leads the former Soviet Union in the total quantity of orbital junk, but some companies and other organizations contribute significantly to the count.

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What do you know, Joe?

Who wrote the 80's wacky song "Space Junk"?

A. the Ramonesâ

B. Oingo Boingoâ

C. Devo

Last Post Answers: B. Muggers

Mostly Trivial #122 Crocodiles vs. Alligators trivia

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 10:13:00 GMT

Little Dinasaurs

The who's who of reptiles

After surviving nearly unchanged for over 200 million years crocodiles and alligators were hunted to the brink of extinction between 1900 and 1967 in a period as brief as a single man's life, how sad. Also their habitats continue to shrink. Today due to conservation efforts the American alligator is no longer on the endangered species list but many species of crocodiles remain at risk. Continued diligence is necessary if we are to preserve these incredible animals that open a door to the planet's early history and a window into an age of fantastic creatures that ruled the earth for tens of millions of years.

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What do you know, Joe?

A smaller species of Indo-Pacific crocodiles called Swamp Crocodiles has a nickname, what is it?

A. Thiefs.â

B. Muggers.â

C. Buggers.

Last Post Answers: B. At both poles

Mostly Trivial #121 Magnets trivia

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:09:00 GMT

Magnets.Very attractive!

If they ate spinach would they have more iron?

The discovery of the magnetic compass was an event of GREAT importance in the history of people. It was the first documented instrument created by mankind that could be read using a precise scale. Of course the sundial had been around for a long time, but it doesn't move [just it's shadow does as you know]. There was the wind vane, but no precise way at that time to measure wind direction. If you think about it, it's pretty hard to measure direction in general, without a compass. The earliest known compass surfaced in China by at least the first century A.D. It apparently didn't arrive in Europe until the twelfth century A.D [1100's]

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What do you know, Joe?

Where are the field lines most concentrated around a bar magnet?

A. At the center.â

B. At both poles.â

C. At the South Pole.

D. At the North Pole.

Last Post Answers: C. Animal Farm

Mostly Trivial #120 Windmills trivia

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:49:00 GMT

Windmills of my Mind

So many uses!

There are examples of windmills whose sails rotate clockwise, and examples that rotate anticlockwise. The direction is always taken from in front of the mill, and looking at the sails, the solid edge is the leading edge. An example of nearby similar mills whose sails rotate in opposite directions can be seen in Cambridgeshire at Bourn (anticlockwise) and Great Gransden (clockwise).

With increasing environmental concern, and approaching limits to fossil fuel consumption, wind power has regained interest as a renewable energy source. It is increasingly becoming more useful and sufficient in providing energy for many areas of the world.

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In THIS book, a symbolic representation of the Russian Revolution of the early Soviet Union, an effort invested construction of a windmill is provided by the animals in the hope of reduced manual labor and increased living standards.

What book is it?

A. Charlottes Webâ

B. Miss Spider's Tea Partyâ

C. Animal Farm

D. Babe

Last Post Answers: B. Ice Cream

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Mostly Trivial #119 Happy Hour trivia

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:40:00 GMT

It's Happy Hour!

Celebrate the New Year responsibly of course.

Tossing salted peanuts in a glass of beer makes the peanuts dance.

In Japan, beer is sold in vending machines, by street vendors and in the train station

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The Wines of the Paris Tasting:

[California wines are denoted by an asterisk *]

Reds

*Stag's Leap Wine Cellars 1973, Napa Valley (127.5)

ChÃteau Mouton-Rothschild 1970 (126)

ChÃteau Haut-Brion 1970 (125.5)

ChÃteau Montrose 1970 (122)

*Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 'Mountain Range' (Montebello) 1971, Santa Cruz Mts. (105.5)

ChÃteau Leoville-Las-Cases 1971 (97)

*Mayacamas 1971, Napa Valley/Mayacamas Mts. (89.5)

*Clos Du Val 1972, Napa Valley (87.5)

*Heitz Cellars 'Martha's Vineyard' 1970, Napa Valley/St. Helena (84.5)

*Freemark Abbey 1969, Napa Valley/Rutherford (78)

Whites

*Chateau Montelena 1973, Napa Valley/Calistoga (132)

Meurault-Charmes 1973, Roulot (126.5)

*Chalone Vineyards 1974, Monterey County/Soledad (121)

*Spring Mountain 1973, Napa Valley/Spring Mountain (104)

Beaune Clos des Mouches 1973, Joseph Drouhin (101)

*Freemark Abbey 1972, Napa Valley/Rutherford (100)

Batard-Montrachet 1973, Ramonet-Prudhon (94)

Puligny-Montrachet 1972, Les Pucelles, Domaine Leflaive (89)

*Veedercrest 1972, Napa Valley/Mt. Veeder (88)

*David Bruce 1973, Santa Cruz Mts. (42)

What do you know, Joe?

Germany serves beer in what other form?

A. Gelatinâ

B. Ice Creamâ

C. Sausages

D. Face Cream

Last Post Answers: C. foal

MostTriv #118 More Animal Fun

Thu, 6 Dec 2007 18:19:00 GMT

More Animal Fun

This show is dedicated to Sprocket

She was my 17 year old Wiemeraner. She passed away Tuesday Dec. 5th 2007, we'll miss her so much.

The Weimaraner's written history begins around 1880, when this breed was first exhibited at a Berlin, Germany dog show, where they were referred to as "l'mongrels".

The Grand Duke Karl August of Weimar (Germany), wanted to develop a multipurpose dog. It's nickname is the "Gray Ghost"; this comes from not only the Weimaraner's color, but also its ability to be quick, using an almost cat-like stealth while in the field, combined with a silent, almost shadow-like way of working.

After World War II ended, many soldiers brought home stories of this wonderful, strangely colored dog known as the Weimaraner. As people heard of these stories many wanted this new Wonder Dog.

Within six months a Weimaraner will go from a 3 pound puppy to a 70 pound dog with a mind of its own. It is not a plaything, nor should ownership be frivalous. Without proper training and socialization, this dog can become a neurotic, problem dog and almost impossible to manage. With hard work and love you will rewarded with an incredible companion.

What do you know, Joe?

What is the term for a young horse?

A. cubâ

B. cygnetâ

C. foal

D. calf

Last Post Answers: D. The ballpoint pen

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MostTriv #117 Famous Firsts

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 22:44:00 GMT

More Famous Firsts

Three different subjects on the show today

How many will you get this time?

Who invented X rays? Well it was Wilhelm Roentgen, a German physicist, discovered X rays in 1895. For this discovery, Roentgen was awarded the first-ever Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901. Neat huh?

What do you know, Joe?

Which of the following innovations was NOT invented by Thomas Edison?

A. The phonographâ

B. The long-lasting light-bulbâ

C. The Kinetoscope

D. The ballpoint pen

Last Post Answers: A. 12 pairs and B. 7th

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MostTriv #116 Skeletons

Fri, 2 Nov 2007 16:55:00 GMT

The Skeleton

Inspiration from Halloween, Did you have a good one?

We saw a lot this week around the neighborhood. Skeletons that is.

skelÂeÂton

Pronunciation:

\Ëske-lÉ-tÉn\

Function: noun

Etymology: New Latin, from Greek, neuter of skeletos dried up; akin to Greek skellein to dry up, sklÄros hard and perhaps to Old English sceald shallow

Date: 1578

1:Âa usually rigid supportive or protective structure or framework of an organism; especially :Âthe bony or more or less cartilaginous framework supporting the soft tissues and protecting the internal organs of a vertebrate

What do you know, Joe? Two questions this time.

How many ribs does a human have?

A. 8 pairsâ

B. 12 pairsâ

C. 14 pairs

And if you know that, how about...

Of the 12 pairs of ribs in your body, which ones are the longest?

A. 4th â

B. 7thâ

C. 11th

Last Post Answers: A. Hawaii Five-O

MostTriv #115 Fruits & Veggies

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:57:00 GMT

Fruits and Vegetables

The Answers might surprise You

You must be wondering about the benefits of eating fruits... well aren't you?

Water is most necessary for human body and fruit is the only natural food that consists of 80% of water. No other food can meet the water requirement for the human body like fruit does.

In this junk food dominated society, fruit is the only natural food that contains less bad-cholesterol.

Fruits are the ultimate stimulating factor for your brain. Itsbe the fuel for the noggin'. If you want to enhance your memory power, you should consume fruit regularly.

Fiber, fiber and more fiber - nothing else satisfies the fiber requirement for your body easier than fruit. It helps you fight high blood pressure and reduces the risk of heart disease.

What do you know, Joe?

What salad of a greens mix with raw egg came from Mexico, not Rome?

A. Caesarâ

B. Taco saladâ

C. Greek

D. Antipasto

Last Post Answers: A. Hawaii Five-O

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MostTriv #114 Call the Police

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 17:54:00 GMT

Call the Police!

and I don't mean the band :-)

When was Chicago without a police force?

In 1861, John Wentworth fired the entire Chicago Police Department when his term as mayor came to an end. Those terminated included sixty patrolmen, three sergeants, three lieutenants, and one captain. The city of Chicago was entirely without police protection for twelve hours until the Board of Commissioners swore in new officers.

What do you know, Joe?

What TV show has the record of being the longest running TV police series in history?

A. Hawaii Five-Oâ

B. Hill Street Bluesâ

C. Miami Vice

D. Cangney and Lacey

Last Post Answers: D. RSS

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MostTriv #113b About Us

Fri, 5 Oct 2007 14:54:00 GMT

It's All About Us! [better mix]

Mostly Trivial on Mostly Trivial

From 2 loyal listeners who helped with todays trivia

Man, I've had a Mostly Trivial orgy today. ÂI've been listening to your show for a couple of weeks, and downloaded all the previous episodes over the weekend. ÂToday, I listened to all but about 6 episodes. ÂI LOVE your show! ÂNot only do you have great trivia, but it's the best-sounding podcast I've heard since I started listening to podcasts about a month ago when I bought my first iPod. ÂI particularly enjoyed the "Chuck E. Cheese Hell" song on the Coin-op video game episode. Anyway, I had an idea for a show. ÂTrivia about Mostly Trivial.

Lynn Willis

We at the Step Out Of Your Shell Podcast love your show, we've downloaded all of them! Â Thanks and keep up the great work. Â

Terry Thompson

What do you know, Joe?

An orange square with waves indicates that an "BLANK" feed is present on a web page. Podcasts are often distributed this way. Fill in the "BLANK"

A. HTMLâ

B. MP3â

C. PHP

D. RSS

Last Post Answers: A. Gambling

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MostTriv #112 Word Origins

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 17:21:00 GMT

Word Origins

Some surprising answers for You?

Where do thes words come from

Some folks âsleep like a topâ? when they go to bed. Do you know where this comes from?

Long before the days of high-tech toys and the Internet, a favorite child's toy was a spinning top. To set the top spinning, you wound the string round the shaft, balanced the top carefully upright, and pulled the string with all your might. At maximum spin, the top can appear to be perfectly still, or âsleepingâ?. Incidentally; to âsleep like a logâ? has nothing to do with waking up in the fireplace, rather the sound of heavy snoring being likened to that of sawing.â

What do you know, Joe?

who hands responsibility onto another is said to be "passing the buck". From where do we get this expression?

A. Gamblingâ

B. Eating and Drinkingâ

C. Hunting

D. Team Sports

Last Post Answers: A. An alley with brick walls covered with ABC (already-been-chewed) gum wads.

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MostTriv #111 Bubble Gum

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 20:09:00 GMT

Bubblicious!

For better or ill, I sat on a stump, And was stuck by a lump, Of gum on my rump...And am sitting there still.

Pop goes the Bubble Gum!

For 12 years, the selling, importing, manufacturing and chewing of gum was illegal in Singapore.Â The ban was lifted in 2004 - - but the chewy stuff can only be bought at pharmacies.Â Customers must give their names and show an identity card before receiving their gum.Â Pharmacists who donât follow these rules can be jailed for up to two years and fined $4,700!

In some parts of the world, especially the South China Seas, piracy still exists today.

Why?

The common misconception among citizens is that personal use quantities of chewing gum are allowed into Singapore. However, according to the set of Regulations, "importing" means to "bring or cause to be brought into Singapore by land, water or air from any place which is outside Singapore ..." any goods, even if they are not for purposes of trade. The set of Regulations also does not make any provisions for personal use quantities to be brought into Singapore. Therefore, bringing chewing gum into Singapore, even small quantities for whatever purpose, is technically prohibited.

What do you know, Joe?

San Luis Obispo, California, is the home of 'Bubble Gum Alley'. What is it?

A. An alley with brick walls covered with ABC (already-been-chewed) gum wads.â

B.The place where bubble gum was invented.â

C. The home of the largest collection of bubble gum machines.

Last Post Answers: B. 1650â1720

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MostTriv #110 Pirates

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 18:15:00 GMT

"Well Shiver me Timbers!

AARRRRRRR!!!

Did you know...

Why were pirate attacks so often successful? Pirate ships usually carried far more crew than ordinary ships of a similar size. This meant they could easily outnumber their victims. Pirates altered their ships so that they could carry far more cannon than merchant ships of the same size.

In some parts of the world, especially the South China Seas, piracy still exists today.

What do you know, Joe?

Throughout history, there have been people willing to rob others transporting goods on the water. These years are sometimes known as a 'Golden Age' of piracy. Thousands of pirates were active from when to when?

A. 1450â1520â

B. 1650â1720â

C. 1750â1820

D. 1850â1920

Last Post Answers: C. Sopranino

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MostTriv #109 Wind Instruments

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 22:44:00 GMT

"The answer my friend is Blowin' in the Wind

I'm winded just thinkin' about it!

Did you know...

wind instrument, in music, any instrument whose tone is produced by a vibrating column of air. In the pipe organ the column of air is set into vibration by mechanical means. Other wind instruments are blown by the player and are divided into two groups, the woodwinds and the brass winds, or brasses.

What do you know, Joe?

Which of the following saxophones produces the highest pitch?

A. Baritoneâ

B. The Sopranosâ

C. Alto

D. Sopranino

Last Post Answers: C. to turn left and right

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MostTriv #108 Sled Dogs

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 21:57:00 GMT

"Lets go a-Sledding!

I think Minnesota is cold...

Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race

It has been called the âLast Great Race on Earthâ?. German, Spanish, British, Japanese and American film crews have covered the event. Itâs not just a dog sled race, itâs a race in which unique men and woman compete. Mushers enter from all walks of life. Fishermen, lawyers, doctors, miners, artists, natives, Canadians, Swiss, French and others. From Anchorage, in south central Alaska, to Nome on the western Bering Sea coast, each team of 12 to 16 dogs and their musher cover over 1150 miles in 10 to 17 days.

What do you know, Joe?

In dog sledding terms, what does the term âCome Geeâ? and âCome Hawâ? mean?

A. To slow down and stopâ

B. To go forward no matter what the weatherâ

C. To turn left and right

D. It's an early country TV show

Last Post Answers: C. Rob Roy

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MostTriv #107 Whiskey

Wed, 4 Jul 2007 00:14:00 GMT

Last Post Answers: B: Discovery

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"Whiskey a GO-GO

Are we having fun yet?" [Maybe after a couple of belts]

Did you know...

Whisky, one of the worldâs largest spirits, has a history of its own. The name âwhiskyâ itself is a variant on the phrase âwater of lifeâ indicting spirits. This word, in various spellings, is found today in some Scandinavian countries, and the French eau-de-vie translates in the same way. Rendered in Irish and Scottish Gaelic, the term becomes uisge beatha [pronounced "ooshkie bayha"] or usquebaugh among other spellings. It eventually was mangled into the half anglicized whisky.Â

What do you know, Joe?

What is the name of the drink made with scotch,vermouth and bitters?

A. Manhattanâ

B. Old Fashionâ

C. Rob Roy

D. Shirley Temple

Last Post Answers: B. THE SMITHS

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Most Triv #106 80's Music

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 16:25:00 GMT

"We love 80's music

Mostly Trivial is back!"

Did You Miss Us?

In 1987, Siobhan Fahey, former member of Bananarama, married Dave Stewart (Eurythmics). She later formed the band Shakespear's Sister with Marcella Detroit. They had two albums: Sacred Heart (1989) and Hormonally Yours (1992)

What do you know, Joe?

In 1989, 50 leading music journalists were asked for their choice of Most OVER-RATED Artist of the Decade. These are the top five, Who was Number 1?

A. U2â

B. THE SMITHSâ

C. ELVIS COSTELLO

D. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN

Last Post Answers: B: Discovery

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MostTriv #105 Science Fiction

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 23:56:00 GMT

"Open the pod bay doors, HAL"

Arthur C. Clarke once said, "If you understand 2001 completely, we failed. We wanted to raise far more questions than we answered."

Robot Boy is back today... [He has a new battery]

Stanley Kubrick worked for several months with effects technicians to come up with a convincing effect for the floating pen in the shuttle sequence. After trying many different techniques, without success, Kubrick decided to simply use a pen that was taped to a sheet of glass and suspended in front of the camera. In fact, the shuttle attendant can be seen to "pull" the pen off the glass when she takes hold of it..

What do you know, Joe?

What was the name of the space ship 2001 A Space Odyssey?

A. Challengerâ

B. Discoveryâ

C. Athena

D. Sirius

Last Post Answers: C. A penny-farthing was the logo of The Village in the cult 1960s television series The Prisoner, and was also featured in the show's closing titles. Patrick McGoohan has stated that the bike represented slowing down the wheels of progress

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MostTriv #104 Bicycles

Tue, 10 Apr 2007 15:17:00 GMT

It's High-Wheeling time

Ready for a ride in the country? Dont fall

Thanks to Matt from Stockton for the subject and questions. Robot Boy is off today...[He is OK just a bad battery]

â Each February in Evandale, Tasmania, Penny Farthing enthusiasts from around the world converge on the small village for a series of Penny Farthing races, including the national championship. This is the largest Penny Farthing festival in the world.

â Progressive rock band Arena's album The Visitor features a man on a penny-farthing in its cover artwork.

What do you know, Joe?

A penny-farthing was the logo of The Village in what cult 1960s television series? (and was also featured in the show's closing titles)

A. Dr. Whoâ

B. The Avengersâ

C. The Prisoner

D. Monty Python

Last Post Answers: C. Scratch of course!

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MostTriv #103 Billiards

Sat, 31 Mar 2007 23:40:00 GMT

Who wants to break first?

Let Cue up a great show!

Thanks to Josh Myers in WN for the subject and questions.

The term 'poolroom' now means a place where billiards is played, but in the 19th century a poolroom was a betting parlor for horse racing. Billiard tables were installed so patrons could pass the time between races. The game of billiards and the poolroom became connected in the public's mind. Today, the two terms are used interchangeably. ÃÂ

What do you know, Joe?

What is the term used for when the cue ball falls into the pocket?

A. Miscue

B. Break

C. Scratch

D. Replay

Last Post Answers: Royale with Cheese In fact it's actually just a "Royale Cheese" - there's no "with". See how travel broadens the mind.

MostTriv #102 Cheese

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 19:11:00 GMT

Let's cut some Cheese!

Shhhh...This is Robot Boy typing [hehe]

Thanks to Guy Bauer [guybauerhalfhour.com podcast] for the intro.

The Chuck E. Cheese franchise was created by Atari, a restaurant combining robotic animals and arcade games with family meals. They named the franchise a Pizza Time Theater. Chuck E. Cheese was first opened in 1977.

What do you know, Joe?

According to John Travolta's character in Quentin Tarantino's "Pulp Fiction", what do they call a quarterpounder with cheese in France?

A. Le Quarterpounder avec Fromage

B. Royale with Cheese

C. Le Cheese

D. Repas Degoutant Americain

Last Post Answers: C. She Threw Herself off the Cliff

MostTriv #101 Wonders of the World

Thu, 8 Mar 2007 03:50:00 GMT

Show 101wonderfully fun!

Heres to a 100 more

Thanks to Leo Laporte for the intro...

and to My Trivia Podcast [Will]for the sound bites [Olivia and Amanda]

What do you know, Joe?

The Tears of Meng Jiang Nu" is a great Chinese folktale related to the wall. The husband of the beautiful Meng was taken from her by the first emperor (Qin) to work on the wall. She trekked countless miles to find him. She finally succeeded, but he had just died. She began crying and her tears were so great that a storm raised up and destroyed several miles of the wall. Upon hearing what happened, the emperor traveled to met her. He was so struck by her beauty that he proposed to her and she reluctantly accepted. They attended her husband's funeral high on a mountainside and she finally stopped crying. Then, according to the tale, what happened?

A. He Left Her

B. She Drank Poison

C. She Threw Herself off the Cliff

D. They Lived Happily Ever After

Last Post Answers: The Flintstones (1960); The Jetsons (1962); Jonny Quest (1964); Scooby Doo (1969) D. B. A. C.

MostTriv #100 PrimeTime Cartoons

Sat, 24 Feb 2007 20:22:00 GMT

It's the big 100!

This a long but fun one

Thanks to Darren in Australia for the trivia suggestion, and to all the folks who contributed to the show :-)

Thanks for the great ride. If it wasn't for you I wouldnt be here!

What do you know, Joe?

Hanna-Barbera Cartoons: Place the following in order of introduction:

A. Jonny Questâ

B. The Jetsonsâ

C. Scooby Doo, Where Are You

D. The Flintstones

Last Post Answers: A. Some cilia in the ear have been destroyed and are "dying"

MostTriv #99 Sound Waves

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 17:30:00 GMT

Hey, Listen to THIS!

I was just having fun yelling at you :-)

Pete Townshend on iPods

âWho guitarist Pete Townshend is warning iPod users they may face hearing loss if they pump up the volume on the devices.

âTownshend, 60, said his hearing was irreversibly damaged from using studio headphones, and he now takes 36-hour breaks between recording sessions. The band was known for loud performances. â "Hearing loss is a terrible thing because it cannot be repaired," Townshend said on his website. "If you use an iPod or anything like it, or your child uses one, you may be OK. But my intuition tells me there is terrible trouble ahead."

Explaination on one of the questions in this show:

Water vapor in the air increases this speed slightly. Sound travels faster through warm air than through cold air. This is to be expected because the faster-moving molecules in warm air bump into each other more often and therefore transmit a pulse in less time. For each degree rise in temperature above 0 degrees C, the speed of sound in air increases by 0.6 meters per second. In water, sound travels about four times as fast as it does in air, while in steel, the speed of sound is about fifteen times as great as in air.

What do you know, Joe?

Why do people often experience ringing in the ears after a loud music concert?

A. Some cilia in the ear have been destroyed and are "dying".â

B. The hammer, anvil and stirrup are still sending electrical waves to the brain. â

C. The brain is still processing subtle vibrations of the cilia.

D. The pinna is still funneling trapped sound waves.

Last Post Answers: D:ÂIrish Wolfhound

MostTriv #98 Mother Nature

Thu, 8 Feb 2007 17:34:00 GMT

its Not Nice To Fool Mother Nature

Inside or outside, there is always something fun to learn about Nature

Some Do's and Don'ts on Feeding the Birds ( I love to feed the Birds out on our deck!)

A hanging feeder with sunflower seeds will attract numerous birds, but don't forget a suet feeder for the woodpeckers, nuthatches, titmice and chickadees, and a ground or tray-type feeder with cracked corn or mixed seed for cardinals, doves, juncos, sparrows and others that prefer feeding from the ground.

Water is a great attraction for birds, even in winter. A heating element for birdbaths will prevent freezing.

Placing a feeder near shrubs or other shelters will make birds feel safer. Ground feeders should be near cover such as a brush pile. A fence around the ground feeder may be necessary if cats begin hiding in the nearby cover.

What do you know, Joe?

Everyone knows the chihuahua is the tiniest dog in the world, but what is the tallest dog breed in the world?

A: Great Dane

B: Newfoundland

C: Old English Mastiff

D:Irish Wolfhound

Last Post Answers: A: Being the second quarterback to win a Super Bowl for their team

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MostTriv #97 the Superbowl

Mon, 5 Feb 2007 19:24:00 GMT

Da Super Bowl XLI! (that's 41 in roman numerals kids)

It's Super Bowl trivia in a statistical about way ;-)

When: February 4, 2007

Game Time: 6:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time

Where: Dolphin Stadium, Miami, Florida

Capacity: 76,000

At Stake: National Football League Championship

Participants: Indianapolis Colts vs. Chicago Bears

Super Bowl XLI will be broadcast live in more than 230 countries.

Player Bonus Shares Winning Team: $73,000, Losing Team: $38,000 (thats a full year salary for some folks)

Uniforms: The Chicago Bears will be the home team and have the choice of wearing their colored or white jerseys.

What do you know, Joe?

Here's some real football trivia. Doug Williams did it with the 1987 Washington Redskins. So did Jim Plunkett (Raiders), Steve Young (49ers), Brett Favre (Packers), Jeff Hostetler (Giants), Troy Aikman (Cowboys), and Ben Roethlisberger (Steelers). Dan Marino couldn't do it for the Dolphins though, and Tom Brady couldn't for the Patriots. What feat are we talking about here?

A: Being the second quarterback to win a Super Bowl for their team

B: Running for a touchdown in a Super Bowl

C: Passing for 300 yards or more in a Super Bowl

D: ;Throwing at least four touchdown passes in their Super Bowl careers

Last Post Answers: D: Whitney Houston

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MostTriv #96 That 70's Music

Sun, 28 Jan 2007 16:28:00 GMT

That 70's Music!

Beatle John Lennon appeared on the first cover of "Rolling Stone" magazine, which debuted on November 9, 1967.

As a result of Russian copyright law changes in 1975, the Rolling Stones were the first rock group to receive Russian royalties.

During their 1976 tour, The Who was the first rock group to use lasers in a live performance.

The first American pop group to tour the U.S.S.R. was the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band during their 1977 concert tour.

What do you know, Joe?

What act has had more CONSECUTIVE #1 hits than any other in the history of Rock and Roll?

A: Elvis Presleyâ

B: Bee Geesâ

C: Michael Jackson

D:ÂWhitney Houston

Last Post Answers: B: Thirty-six

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MostTriv #95 Passing On

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 19:56:00 GMT

What a way to Go!

The cause of death in certain area and certain group of ages are different according to area and each group. In 2001 in U.S. the top 10 cause of death in medicine are:

Heart Disease: 696,947

Cancer: 557,271

Stroke: 162,672

Chronic lower respiratory diseases: 124,816

Accidents (unintentional injuries): 106,742

Diabetes: 73,249

Influenza/Pneumonia: 65,681

Alzheimer's disease: 58,866

(There were also 16,110 people murdered)

Statistical data from: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

What do you know, Joe?

How old was Marilyn Monroe at the time of her death?

A: Thirty-twop>B: Thirty-six

C: Forty-two

D:Forty-six

Last Post Answers: B. The Gregorian Calendar

MostTriv #94 Happy New Year!

Thu, 4 Jan 2007 21:43:00 GMT

Let's make this a great year for ourselves, shall we?

Despite lofty goals, most Americans break their resolution within a few days. If you are serious about any changes in your life, you need to develop a plan of action and stick to it.

Listen to show #57 for more New years TriviaÂ

What do you know, Joe?

Western society's official calendar was generated from?

A. The Julian Calendarâ

B. The Gregorian Calendarâ

C. The Chinese Calendar

D. The Solar Calendar

Last Post Answers: C. more than fifty miles

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Most Triv: #93 Gemstones

Tue, 19 Dec 2006 19:29:00 GMT

Trivia, Hard as a Diamond

Fruit of the Carob. The carat is a unit of mass used for gems, and equals 200 milligrams or 3.086 grains. The word derives from the Greek keration (fruit of the carob), via Arabic and Italian. Carob seeds were used as weights on precision scales because of their reputation for having a uniform weight; a 2006 study found this to not be the case; carob seeds have as much variation in their weights as other seeds. In the distant past, different countries each had their own carat, roughly equivalent to a carob seed.

ÂThe Seven major diamond mining countries of the world: Botswana, Russia, South Africa, Angola, Namibia, Australia, Democratic Republic of Congo.

What do you know, Joe?

An ounce of gold can be drawn into a wire how long?

A. a foot (12 inches)â

B. three yardsâ

C. more than fifty miles

D. It cannot be drawn out, it will break, trick question.

Last Post Answers: C. Vodka

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Most Triv: #92 Adult Beverages 2

Thu, 7 Dec 2006 22:42:00 GMT

Lets Have a Drink Together

The Martini, gin and vermouth, is probably the most popular and widely consumed cocktail. Its origin is in dispute, but it dates back to about 1862.

The Martini's popularity has waxed and waned, and its recipe has changed considerably over the years. Going from an original mixture that contained more Vermouth than Gin garnished with a lemon twist, to 2 to 1 gin and vermouth, to a 15 to 1 mixture, and finally straight chilled Gin.

There is also the Vodka Martini, but not as exciting. Standard Martini garnish is an olive, garnish it with a pearl onion and it is called a Gibson, my personal favorite!

What do you know, Joe?

What Spirit is defined by the U.S. Government as being colorless and tasteless?

A. Rum

B. Gin

C. Vodka

D. Mr. Catagory Guys Ex-Wife

Last Post Answers: B. Come Come

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Most Triv: #91 Famous Toys

Sat, 2 Dec 2006 16:04:00 GMT

Toys Toys and MORE Toys

Another popular but fabricated story of the yo-yo is that of a centuries old Filipino weapon. The story is about an assailant in a tree with a heavy oversized yo-yo waiting for a victim to pass below. At the critical moment the yo-yo would be hurled at the victimâs head presumably rendering him unconscious. A near miss would still allow the assailant a second opportunity.

Physics of the yo-yo make the story improbable. Although there is no question that the toy existed in the Philippines for centuries, as a popular toy, there is no documented evidence that it was ever used as a jungle weapon. The story was popularized by Duncan yo-yo demonstrators in the â30s, many of whom were from the Philippines. It was a great story and helped to sell yo-yos, but it has been repeated so often that it has become an urban legend.

What do you know, Joe?

This was the first appearance of the name "Yo-Yo," which means "what?" in the native Filipino language of Tagalog.

A. up downâ

B. come come â

C. fun fun

D. simpletonâ

Last Post Answers: B. ARPANET

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Most Triv: #90 Bluetooth Technology

Sat, 25 Nov 2006 16:21:00 GMT

Robot Boy loves Technology

(So do I!)

Bluetooth is often thought of as wireless USB whereas Wi-Fi is wireless Ethernet, both operating at much lower bandwidth than the cable systems they are trying to replace. However, this analogy is not accurate since unlike USB, Bluetooth does not require the presence of a host PC.

What do you know, Joe?

During the 1970s computer engineers at various research institutions began to utilize telecommunications technologies to link their computers together. This effort, the forefather of the modern Internet, was known as the ...

A. INSTANET

B. ARPANET

C. ORDONET

D. BAYONET (Oh Robot Boy!)

Last Post Answers: A. two million miles

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Most Triv: #89 Traffic Lights

Thu, 16 Nov 2006 18:56:00 GMT

Watch out for that Car!

A little tickler on "light color" picking. Curiously, yellow or amber, is associated with warmth, happiness, and the sun. Despite these connotations, it was chosen to symbolize "caution." Perhaps because it contrasts well with green and red, and is highly visible without being too harsh on the eyes of motorists. Today, yellow is commonly used as a warning symbol for both traffic signs and alert systems.

What do you know, Joe?

Today, 96% of all paved roads and streets in the U.S. - - How many miles is that surfaced with asphalt?

ÂA. two million miles

ÂB. one million miles

ÂC. four million miles

Last Post Answers: 1.True 2. Mary Poppins

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Most Triv: #88 Disney Names

Thu, 9 Nov 2006 13:36:00 GMT

Do we all love the Mouse?

Although the Mickey Mouse Club TV series premiered on October 3, 1955, the Mouseketeers made their first television appearance on July 17, 1955 - on the ABC broadcast special celebrating the opening of Disneyland.ââWalt Disney was adamant that the Mouseketeers be regular kids, not actors. Producers searched schools looking for kids with that special spark.Â

ââThe Mousketeers went to school 5 days a week on the Disney lot. Not only did they work 6 days but Sundays were often spent performing for the public. Being a Mousketeer wasn't easy. Â

ââThe Mousketeers became close friends and remain so to this day. Sadly, the show only ran for 3 years and 360 episodes. ABC wanted to run more ads and Walt Disney refused. His contract forbid him from shopping the show to another network.Â

ââJimmy Dodd died in 1964 at the too young age of 54. Roy Williams died in 1976.

What do you know, Joe?

1.True or False: Doctors in 1937 warned that children who watched "Snow White," Disneyâs first feature-length animated color cartoon, would permanently damage their eyes?

2. What Disney soundtrack spent 14 weeks at number one on the billboard charts in 1964, beating out the Beatles and Bob Dylan, not to mention the soundtrack for "Goldfinger?"

âA. Mary Poppins

âB. Bambi

âC. Fantasia

Last Post Answer: B.The Amazing Race

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Most Triv: #87 Reality TV

Thu, 2 Nov 2006 14:10:00 GMT

Whats real on TV anyway?

Critics say that the term "reality television" is somewhat of a misnomer and that such shows frequently portray a modified and highly influenced form of reality, with participants put in exotic locations or abnormal situations, sometimes coached to act in certain ways by off-screen handlers, and with events on screen manipulated through editing and other post-production techniques.Â

Thanks to - Danny Reeves for the trivia suggestion, check out his site here:

http://dannyree2.tripod.com

What do you know, Joe?

Q: In its eighth season, this show ran a family edition.

âA. Big Brother

âB. The Amazing Race

âC. America Idol

âD. The Mole

Last Post Answer: B. 70%

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Most Triv: #86 Birdies

Thu, 26 Oct 2006 21:34:00 GMT

We dig our Animals, So lets take care of them!

Why are albatrosses so vulnerable? Albatrosses are exceptionally susceptible to longlining. They can't breed fast enough to cope with the rate at which they are being killed. Other species, with different life cycles, might be able to survive. Why is this so?

Naturally, albatrosses are long-lived birds, some living up to 60 years.

They only breed once they are fully mature - this can take as long as 12 years.

They only produce one chick at a time, and several albatross species only breed every second year.

go to link for more info...

www.wfu.edu/news/release/2006.10.03.a.php

What do you know, Joe?

5. Elephant seals spend what percentage of their lives underwater?

A. 90%

B. 70%

C. 50%

D. 30%

Last Post Answer: Animals

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Most Triv: #85 Phobias

Wed, 23 Aug 2006 14:15:00 GMT

SO many fears!

Let's try and calm down, shall we?

What do you know, Joe?

What's is Zoophobia the fear of...

A. zoos

B. animals

C. zebras

Answers in the next show.

Last Post Answer: C. Ordo Sancti Benedicti or the Order of the Benedictines

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Most Triv: #84 Religious Fashion

Wed, 9 Aug 2006 18:37:00 GMT

Fancy Outfits for the Masses

Religion, organize you bad self!

What do you know, Joe?

What Catholic religious order had its origin in the foundation of the Abbey of Monte Cassino in Italy?

A.Ordo Fratrum Minorum or Friars Minor

B. The Premonstratenzians

C. Ordo Sancti Benedicti or the Order of the Benedictines

D. The Cistercians

Answers in the next show.

Last Post Answer: New Zealand

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Most Triv: #83 Countries (2)

Fri, 28 Jul 2006 16:07:00 GMT

Countries of the World...United thru Podcasting!

Thanks to Darren for the Trivia and his Voice

Australia has two public broadcasters (the ABC and the multi-cultural SBS), three commercial television networks, three pay TV services, and numerous public, non-profit television and radio stations. Australia's film industry has achieved critical and commercial successes. Each major city has daily newspapers, and there are two national daily newspapers, The Australian and The Australian Financial Review.

What do you know, Joe?

Russell Crowe was born in:

A. Australia

B. England

C. New Zealand

Answers in the next show.

Last Post Answer: Jack Johnson âThe world's first African American heavyweight champion patented a wrench (U.S.patent#1,413,121) on April the 18th, 1922.

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Most Triv: #82 Inventions (3)

Thu, 20 Jul 2006 18:56:00 GMT

Inventions

So Gol Dern Many!

John S. Thurman invented the gasoline powered vacuum cleaner (which he called the "pneumatic carpet renovator") in 1899. His vacuum was patented on Oct. 3, 1899 (patent #634,042 how did I find that?). It may have been the first motorized vacuum cleaner. Thurman had a run a horse drawn, door-to-door carpet vacuuming service in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, charging $4 per visit (which was a large amount of dough at the time)."

What do you know, Joe?

Who was the first African American heavyweight champion as well as an inventor?

A. Jack Johnson

B. Lewis Howard Latimer

C. Lonnie Johnson

D. George Grant

Answers in the next show.

Last Post Answer: Calories

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Most Triv: #81 Dieting

Fri, 14 Jul 2006 22:26:00 GMT

Eat Healthier!

...and stop eating so much (splitting meals is a good start), and start walking, would ya?

The South Beach Diet is a one-size-fits-all diet that completely ignores the fact that we have different genetic requirements for optimal health ... one-size-fits-all diets never work for all, or even close to all. Because of their biochemistry, some people actually need a high carb diet (with limited or no grains), while others require the low-carb, high-protein diet that Dr. Atkinson advocates.

What do you know, Joe?

If you're on a diet and grocery shopping, what one piece of nutrition information from the box should you pay the most attention to?

A. Fat

B. Protein

C. Calories

D. Cholesterol

Answers in the next show.

Last Post Answer: $400

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Most Triv: #80 Kung Fu

Sat, 8 Jul 2006 14:41:00 GMT

Choose VERY wisely Grasshopper

Chop, Chop!

The name Cato seems to be based on Kato, the partner of the Green Hornet. He was played by Burt Kwouk. Kwouk was also considered for a part in the 2006 revival, but was overlooked in favour of Jackie Chan. Ultimately the character was scrapped completely when French actor Jean Reno took on the role of Clouseau's partner. In the new film, it is Clouseau who attacks Reno's character, and who always loses the fight."

What do you know, Joe?

2.ÂÂHow much was Bruce Lee paid per episode for his role of 'Kato'?

A. $400

B. $5,000

C. $10,000

Answers in the next show.

Last Post Answer: It a distress signal.

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Most Triv: #79 Country Flags

Thu, 29 Jun 2006 20:25:00 GMT

Flags are graphic and interesting

Look at all the pretty colors!

On June 14, 1777, Congress adopted a resolution calling for a flag with thirteen stripes, alternating red and white, and with a blue canton or "union", with thirteen white stars. The resolution defined the significance of the colors: "White signifies Purity and Innocence; Red, Hardiness and Valor; Blue, Vigilance, Perseverance and Justice."

What do you know, Joe?

An upside-down flag is considered a..?

Answers in the next show.

Last Post Answer: Joseph Levitch.

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Most Triv: #78 Celebrities Middle Names

Thu, 15 Jun 2006 22:32:00 GMT

Celebrity Trivia without being gossipy, can It be done?

Courtney Cox is married to David Arquette, whose sister is Patricia Arquette, whose ex-husband is Nicolas Cage, who is married to Lisa Marie Presley, whose ex-husband is Michael Jackson, whose brother is Jermaine Jackson, whose ex-wife is Hazel Gordy (daughter of Motown Records founder Barry Gordy), whose aunt is Anna Gordy, whose ex-husband was Marvin Gaye.

Whoa Nelly.

What do you know, Joe?

What is Jerry Lewis' real name?

Answers in the next show.

Last Post Answer: Smacks.

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Most Triv: #77 Product Icons

Tue, 6 Jun 2006 19:28:00 GMT

Mascots from the Past!

This is a FUN one. Robot Boy outdid himself with the sounds bites. Remember you dont have to have an iPod to listen to the show. Click on the grey 'POD' but to listen if you are on the web site

U.S. and Israeli researchers have just found strong evidence that humans refined wheat and barley into cereal 23,000 years ago. If true, the discovery suggests humans were processing grains long before hunter-gather societies developed agriculture

What do you know, Joe?

What cereal is Dig'em the mascot for?

Answers in the next show.

Last Post Answer: Cost: $40,948,900 (including land).

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Most Triv: #76 Famous Landmarks (short)

Thu, 1 Jun 2006 15:23:00 GMT

Tall and Pointy

...so many cool landmarks to pick. Remember you dont have to have an iPod to listen to the show. Click on the grey 'POD' but to listen if you are on the web site

The Empire State Building Facts:

Height of Antenna: 204 feet

Floors: 102

Steps: 1,860 from street level to 102nd floor

Volume: 37 million cubic feet

Weight: 365,000 tons

Windows: 6,500

What do you know, Joe?

How much did it cost to built The Empire State Building? 10, 40 or 80 million?

Answers in the next show.

Last Post Answer:Roger.

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Most Triv: #75 Classic TV (1 year anniv)

Mon, 22 May 2006 17:40:00 GMT

ONE year anniversary!

...and the 75th show! Its been a great learning experience a lot of work and a joy to do all at the same time. Remember you dont have to have an iPod to listen to the show. Click on the grey 'POD' but to listen if you are on the web site

The Avengers being far and away the most popular and widely known, this era marked the show's pinnacle, thanks mostly to the fabulous chemistry between Patrick Macnee and Diana Rigg. 1965-67

What do you know, Joe?

In the Avengers show, What was the name of the killer robot in "The Cybernauts"?

Answers in the next show.

Last Post Answer:Wendy's restaurants is credited with creating the first modern-day drive-thru window, an innovation which they introduced at the grand-opening of their second store in November, 1970.

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Most Triv: #74 Fast Food

Fri, 5 May 2006 19:09:00 GMT

Im Hungry Now!

try adding Tabasco Sauce into your Ketchup for some heat when you palette gets tired. Remember you dont have to have an iPod to listen to the show, but everyone SHOULD have one :-). Click on the grey 'POD' but to listen if you are on the web site

What do you know, Joe?

What fast food restaurant is credited with introducing the first modern-day drive-thru window?

Answers in the next show.

Last Post Answer:Â60 seconds

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Most Triv: #73 Inventions

Fri, 28 Apr 2006 16:54:00 GMT

Crazy contraptions? No, most useful, my loyal listener!

and SO versatile! This show is 4 minutes

last weeks multiple choice answer: D. stinks of trouble

Directly translated, "mendo" means "trouble", and "kusai" means "stinking" or "ill-smelling", which combine to form the word "troublesome", or "stinks of trouble".

What do you know, Joe?

how many seconds does it take for your blood to make a complete trip trough your body?

Answers in the next show.

Last Post Answer: Japan of course

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Most Triv: #72 Countries

Sat, 22 Apr 2006 01:00:00 GMT

SO many countries, which one to pick?

The Japanese language has many compound words with interesting literal translations. For example, what is the literal translation of "mendokusai", which means "troublesome"?

A. heavy inconvenience

B. happy burden

C. eyes that dance trouble

D. stinks of trouble

What do you know, Joe?

ÂWhat country do men live the longest?

Answers in the next show.

Last Post Answer:ÂWhite

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Most Triv: #71 Toys

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 14:48:00 GMT

New format and podsafe music

Im trying to do more short trivia shows so I can do more of them for you. They will focus on the trivia, and the longer ones will focus on entertainment and more information about the answers

Thanks to Craig Sibley for the new theme music!

What do you know, Joe?

Whats the most popular color for a car in the U.S.?ÂÂ

Last Post Answer:ÂIts Women

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Most Triv: #70 Comic Books

Sat, 8 Apr 2006 14:47:00 GMT

Who doesn't love SOME kind of comic?

When the Thunder God Thor apparently went insane whom did the Silver Surfer contact in order to help stop the God's rampage? He was successful where the Surfer, The Infinity Watch, Doctor Strange, and other Asgardian Gods were not.

It was Thanos.

This conflict led the assembled group to Asgard, where they came into contact with Odin. Thanos battled Odin until the God learned the truth, he revived Thor, and allowed Thanos and the heroes to leave Asgard with his and Thor's gratitude.

What do you know, Joe?

Who gets %80 ofmigraine headaches, Men or Women?

Last Post Answer: Beauty,excellence, bravery

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Most Triv: #69 Pizza

Thu, 30 Mar 2006 18:25:00 GMT

Who doesn't love Pizza!?

In the film Spaceballs, one of the villains is named Pizza the Hutt

In the 1989 film Back to the Future Part II, the McFly family is having a Pizza Hut dehydrated pizza for dinner after being fully hydrated by a Black & Decker Hydrator. One side of the pizza has pepperoni, the other side has green peppers.

What do you know, Joe?

What does 'Mafia' mean in Italian?

Last Post Answer: Olympics & Olympic Games.

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Most Triv: #68 7 Wonders of the World

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 17:31:00 GMT

So much trivia on this I think I'll do a part 2!

The final list of the Seven Wonders was compiled during the Middle Ages. The list comprised the seven most impressive monuments of the Ancient World, some of which barely survived to the Middle Ages.

Others did not even co-exist. Among the oldest references to the canonical list are the engravings by the Dutch artist Maerten van Heemskerck (1498-1574), and Johann Fischer von Erlach's History of Architecture.

What do you know, Joe?

For what event was the Statue of Zeus built?

Last Post Answer: John Lennon

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Most Triv: #67 Helicopters

Sat, 11 Mar 2006 15:14:00 GMT

Are walking your dog, at work or driving while you are listening?

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What do you know, Joe?

Who was on the first cover of 'Rolling Stone' magazine?

Last Post Answer: 31.7 years

Most Triv: #66 Extinct Animals

Sat, 4 Mar 2006 20:13:00 GMT

This has been my shortest show in a while,

(maybe that will help my do more? we'll see)

Dinohyus (he is in the picture on the right here at my web page, meaning "terrible pig") was a large, warthog-like hoofed mammal that lived during the early Miocene, roughly 24 million years ago.

What do you know, Joe?

If you tried to count off a billion seconds how long would it take you?

last post answer: 3%

Most Triv: #65 Real Names/Musicians

jbshow@gmail.com — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 18:07:00 GMT

Some Nomenclature Trivia! WHY do we feel that we have to change our name when we get famous? Have fun. Dont forget to vote for my show. And if you haven't pinned yourself to my Frappr map, do so! What do you know, Joe? What percent of all photographs taken in the US are taken at Disneyland or DisneyWorld? a.3% b.1% c.6%? Last Post answer: Maxwell Smart has a teddy bear.

Mostly Trivial: Classic Television

jbshow@gmail.com — Wed, 15 Feb 2006 19:29:00 GMT

We love doing TV trivia. Hope you had as much fun listening as we had making the show! Dont forget to vote and pin yourself. What do you know, Joe? Maxwell Smart's big weakness occurs during the night. He has to sleep with the light on because he's scared of gollywoggles. In fact, the only thing that scares him more than gollywoggles is lightning. What helps to get to help him sleep? last post answer: Tuesday

Mostly Trivial: Tour de France

jbshow@gmail.com — Sat, 11 Feb 2006 01:58:00 GMT

Some MORE European Trivia. Dont forget to vote for my show at Podcast Alley. And if you haven't pinned yourself to my Frappr map, do so. There 80 of you now, awesome! check out Zee and Zed podcast, here is where to listen. http://zeeandzed.libsyn.com/ What do you know, Joe? What is the most productive day in the work week? Last Post Answer: In Prison

Mostly Trivial: Artsy Farty

jbshow@gmail.com — Fri, 3 Feb 2006 20:42:00 GMT

We all could use a little art education so lets enjoy some today! thanks to Adam Raimer at MadtownAces.com for the great intro. What do you know, Joe? Where did Miguel Cerantes write Don Quixote ? Last Post Answer: Spitting Cobra

Mostly Trivial: Poisonous Animals

jbshow@gmail.com — Fri, 27 Jan 2006 23:31:00 GMT

Learn something new today? I hope so! What do you know, Joe? This snake can aim venom at the eyes and mucous membranes of its target. Only 1 gram (1/30 oz) of the venom is enough to kill 50 people. Last Post Answer: It's True!

Mostly Trivial: Musical Time Signatures

jbshow@gmail.com — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 19:56:00 GMT

Enjoy this challenge, start counting! What do you know, Joe? The U.S. has more bagpipes the Scotland, True of False? Last Post Answer: England, the US, the USSR and Brazil

Mostly Trivial: Famous Cities

jbshow@gmail.com — Fri, 13 Jan 2006 19:56:00 GMT

Some European Trivia, it's about time! If you have any trivia ideas, e-mail me. Add youself to my Frappr Map. What do you know, Joe? What four countries were the first to have Television? Last Post Answer: Richard Nixon

Mostly Trivial: Gambling

jbshow@gmail.com — Tue, 10 Jan 2006 18:03:00 GMT

A little gambling trivia! Thanks to Five Hundy by Midnight for the intro. Check it out. Dont forget to vote for my show. And if you haven't pinned yourself to my Frappr map, do so! What do you know, Joe? What former president financed his run for congress from poker winnings he earned in the Navy during WW2? last posts answer: Sweden

Mostly Trivial: Happy New Year!

jbshow@gmail.com — Tue, 3 Jan 2006 20:03:00 GMT

Happy new year to all my listeners! Thanks for all of you at my Frappr map. Heres to a great year and lots more of Mostly Trivial! What do ya know, Joe? What country has the most phones per capita than any other country on earth? (answer in the next show post)

Mostly Trivial: International Holidays

jbshow@gmail.com — Fri, 23 Dec 2005 19:19:00 GMT

Have a great holiday season and a happy new year. Enjoy spending time with your loved ones. Don't forget to play a trivia game! What do you know, Joe? What is businessman Oliver Pollock's claim to fame? He invented the dollar sign in 1778!

Mostly Trivial: Technology

jbshow@gmail.com — Thu, 15 Dec 2005 19:52:00 GMT

Thanks for hanging out today. Put you pin at Frappr.com/mostlytrivial. Dont forget to vote for us a Podcast Alley What do you know, Joe? Second most popular place to eat breakfast in the U.S? The Car!

Mostly Trivial: Bars and Taverns

jbshow@gmail.com — Thu, 8 Dec 2005 19:49:00 GMT

More fun trivia! make sure you put your pin at frappr.com/mostlytrivial. it would be nice to see who's where and who's listening!

Mostly Trivial: Medical Terms

jbshow@gmail.com — Wed, 30 Nov 2005 23:23:00 GMT

Hey you, another fun show! thanks for listening. If you want to promote your show, sent me an ID and introduce me and my show. Cagey House page at PodSafeAudio.com. (http://www.podsafeaudio.com/jamroom/bands/52/) (Please note that this is a free site with no registrations, or log-ins, or pop-ups or any other foolishness.)

Mostly Trivial: National Holidays

jbshow@gmail.com — Sun, 27 Nov 2005 18:53:00 GMT

Enjoy your turkey (even if you are somewhere that doesn't eat turkey.. or if you're vegan.. go pet a turkey, or buy HIM lunch) be safe. (from LibSyn)

Mostly Trivial: Coin-Op Arcade Games

jbshow@gmail.com — Mon, 21 Nov 2005 19:37:00 GMT

thanks to Brian Pipa for some more fun trivia. Brian was the first host of MT, and I am still grateful for him passing it on to me. thanks to Cagey House for "Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists" music in the background. download his music at... (http://www.podsafeaudio.com/jamroom/bands/52/)

Mostly Trivial: Classic Television

jbshow@gmail.com — Wed, 9 Nov 2005 17:58:00 GMT

WOW! show number 50. Its been a lot of fun doing these shows and I sure hope you are enjoying them as much a we do making them. We are at #120 at Podcast Alley as of this posting which is great, but if you havent voted already and feel like it please vote for the show! See you at the Podcast Expo friday afternoon and evening Nov 11th), ill have a Mostly Trivial t-shirt on.

Mostly Trivial: Early Man

jbshow@gmail.com — Sat, 29 Oct 2005 16:54:00 GMT

Fasinating stuff here. Had a lot to look up :-) Learn something new today shall we? Good Luck Ray Randall on his new show. (promo at end of game) http://www.americanaroots.com/content/index.php

Mostly Trivial: Science

jbshow@gmail.com — Tue, 25 Oct 2005 14:52:00 GMT

I didnt know a lot about this subject so I learned some cool stuff, hope you will too. Thanks to Dave Slusher from Evil Genius.org. for the intro. He is one of my favorites.

Mostly Trivial: Clowns

jbshow@gmail.com — Fri, 21 Oct 2005 19:23:00 GMT

this was fun. and I did it by myself this time...yeesh! it great to have help on the last ones though! Subscribe if you want and vote if you can :-)

Mostly Trivial: Candy

jbshow@gmail.com — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 16:06:00 GMT

Another listener submitted question. thats great! Brian at CandyAddict.com helped this time. Some good trivia here. Dont forget to vote for me at podcast Alley.

Mostly Trivial: Cuisine

jbshow@gmail.com — Fri, 14 Oct 2005 12:41:00 GMT

Thanks to two Marks! Mark at RemarkablePalate podcast for the trivia idea and my first participating co-host. and Mark from Pacific Coast Hellway podcast for the intro. Im ready to eat!

Mostly Trivial: Classic Television

jbshow@gmail.com — Tue, 11 Oct 2005 20:07:00 GMT

A listener submitted this one. Thanks Derek. more great trivia! dont for get to vote please :-) over to the left

Mostly Trivial: Animals

jbshow@gmail.com — Fri, 7 Oct 2005 19:54:00 GMT

Very smart winged creatures. Geese morn the death of their spouse I just learned. enjoy the show...and dont forget to vote if you have time this month.

Mostly Trivial: Music History

jbshow@gmail.com — Tue, 4 Oct 2005 16:28:00 GMT

A powerful Invention.

Mostly Trivial: Sports

jbshow@gmail.com — Tue, 27 Sep 2005 15:28:00 GMT

Trying to do some shorter ones and more often, but its SO hard to do! :-)

Mostly Trivial: Mother Nature

jbshow@gmail.com — Wed, 14 Sep 2005 15:00:00 GMT

Did you wanna know this much about Swirly Things that knock things down? We're at 99 at Podcast Alley as of this posting, thanks for the votes! (there are over 6000 podcasts posted there)

Mostly Trivial: Inventors

jbshow@gmail.com — Tue, 30 Aug 2005 17:24:00 GMT

A great invention. Bob Mothersbaugh played it the best.

Mostly Trivial: Rivers and Oceans

jbshow@gmail.com — Thu, 25 Aug 2005 17:19:00 GMT

A new catagory, standard but always fun! Cool way to answer the Bonus Question too

mostly Trivial: Classic Movies

jbshow@gmail.com — Tue, 16 Aug 2005 15:54:00 GMT

thanks to Derek Martz for this one!

Mostly Trivial: Video and Computer games

jbshow@gmail.com — Fri, 12 Aug 2005 23:30:00 GMT

Hey I learned something too. Maybe a Retro Video game Show next time.

Mostly Trivial: Inventions 2

jbshow@gmail.com — Tue, 9 Aug 2005 13:36:00 GMT

Robot Boy found so many when researching show 33, I just had to do another one.

Mostly Trivial: Diseases and Viruses

jbshow@gmail.com — Thu, 4 Aug 2005 20:35:00 GMT

Interesting how people of the planet die, and what we focus on.

Mostly Trivial: Inventions

jbshow@gmail.com — Tue, 2 Aug 2005 15:41:00 GMT

This one has a lot of rude sound FX so play at your discretion. Man, I haven't laughed this hard in a while.

Mostly Trivial: Classic Television

jbshow@gmail.com — Fri, 29 Jul 2005 16:10:00 GMT

I dig these old TV shows.

Mostly Trivial: Sports

jbshow@gmail.com — Tue, 26 Jul 2005 22:15:00 GMT

Unraveling an old wives tale? we'll see. (c)

Mostly Trivial: Primetime Cartoons

jbshow@gmail.com — Thu, 21 Jul 2005 12:19:00 GMT

I love cartoons, do you? Have fun with this one. Thanks Michael for the ID.

Mostly Trivial: Country Music

jbshow@gmail.com — Tue, 19 Jul 2005 02:15:00 GMT

Always something fun to learn no matter what Genre!

Mostly Trivial: Disasters

jbshow@gmail.com — Sat, 16 Jul 2005 12:33:00 GMT

Lots of Souls down to Davy's Locker.

Mostly Trivial: Word Origins

jbshow@gmail.com — Thu, 14 Jul 2005 12:54:00 GMT

The image I wanted is inverted to the one shown and as the one I described on the show, but you get the idea.

Mostly Trivial: Architecture

jbshow@gmail.com — Tue, 12 Jul 2005 14:40:00 GMT

Maybe a little harder today? Especially for me...We'll see! (updated)

Mostly Trivial: Beverages

jbshow@gmail.com — Sat, 9 Jul 2005 14:54:00 GMT

Summer is here! pop open a cold one and enjoy the show.

Mostly Trivial: Classic Movies

jbshow@gmail.com — Thu, 7 Jul 2005 15:27:00 GMT

This is a good one! welcome DSC fans. Move 'Em out!

Mostly Trivial: Computer Viruses

jbshow@gmail.com — Tue, 5 Jul 2005 22:15:00 GMT

People have TOO much time on their hands if thats all they can do is destroy other peoples lives. The little Rat Hackers!

Mostly Trivial: Movie credits

jbshow@gmail.com — Fri, 1 Jul 2005 15:55:00 GMT

Looks like MT made it into ITunes directory! I dont know how, but I'm glad. Ready aaaaaand ACTION!

Mostly Trivial: Automoblies

jbshow@gmail.com — Wed, 29 Jun 2005 15:28:00 GMT

Click above to play. Zoom Zoom Zoom!

Mostly Trivial: Punctuation (corr)

jbshow@gmail.com — Mon, 27 Jun 2005 15:40:00 GMT

Click Above to Play. Markings, markings, all these markings...what do that mean? this one is corrected

Mostly Trivial: Adult Beverages

jbshow@gmail.com — Fri, 24 Jun 2005 15:39:00 GMT

Click Above the Play. Hey, one of my favorite past times! I like single malt scotch and martinis, how 'bout you?

Mostly Trivial: Monsters

jbshow@gmail.com — Wed, 22 Jun 2005 14:06:00 GMT

I learned some interestings things in this one. hope you will too.

Mostly Trivial: Classic Rock

jbshow@gmail.com — Mon, 20 Jun 2005 03:56:00 GMT

Hey, what a fun time tonight. Congrats to Brian at Coverville for the 100th show! thanks for letting me be a part of it. guest trivia submitted via Novacaine (Simen Pettersen) devious@c2i.net Rock on all Coverville fans!

Mostly Trivial: Airplanes

jbshow@gmail.com — Fri, 17 Jun 2005 16:08:00 GMT

Maybe not the most fun but still...it's trivia!

Mostly Trivial: Popular Toys

jbshow@gmail.com — Wed, 15 Jun 2005 17:25:27 GMT

One of my favorite pastimes growing up. Isn't that a great shot on the right? I had the right info but i read the distance wrong. OK this one is corrected. sorry folks

Mostly Trivial: Celebrities

jbshow@gmail.com — Mon, 13 Jun 2005 19:52:17 GMT

Some pop trivia. A little lighter today.

Mostly Trivial: World history

jbshow@gmail.com — Fri, 10 Jun 2005 14:02:30 GMT

History can be fascinating . Like how not to behave as a human.

Mostly Trivial: U.S Supreme Court

jbshow@gmail.com — Wed, 8 Jun 2005 23:53:35 GMT

Ya learn something new everyday. Even if ya knew this one.

Mostly Trivial: Disney World

jbshow@gmail.com — Mon, 6 Jun 2005 01:02:08 GMT

i never knew what EPCOT stood for, did you? Show 11

Mostly Trivial: Electronic Music

jbshow@gmail.com — Fri, 3 Jun 2005 02:23:07 GMT

Hey its my 10th show! Big Whoop. Hello all from DSC

Mostly Trivial: Green Acres

jbshow@gmail.com — Wed, 1 Jun 2005 14:38:54 GMT

Say goodbye to Eddie. I love this Theme song so i go a little long with it, but its so damn fun!

Mostly Trivial: Indy 500

jbshow@gmail.com — Tue, 31 May 2005 16:15:54 GMT

Great race this weekend! While looking for pict on Danica, I found this, I guess sex sells. Also sorry for those of you are getting 2 shows at a time. I know why now and will fix it.Having some EQ problems and finally found out what it was.

Mostly Trivial: MAD magazine

jbshow@gmail.com — Fri, 27 May 2005 18:23:14 GMT

Brings back a lot of memories

Mostly Trivial: Hamburgers

jbshow@gmail.com — Fri, 27 May 2005 16:41:31 GMT

im hungry just recording this show!

Mostly Trivial: Dog Names

jbshow@gmail.com — Thu, 26 May 2005 15:54:33 GMT

Hey trivia fans. enjoy the show

Mostly Trivial: Languages

jbshow@gmail.com — Wed, 25 May 2005 16:58:47 GMT

show number 4, Het welkom, Buenos Noches!

Mostly Trivial: Comic Books

jbshow@gmail.com — Wed, 25 May 2005 15:05:37 GMT

hey you thanks for listening to show 3

Mostly Trivial: Pop Literature

jbshow@gmail.com — Mon, 23 May 2005 16:56:13 GMT

this is the second show...well you get the idea

Mostly Trivial: Animals

jbshow@gmail.com — Fri, 20 May 2005 03:31:06 GMT

this is my FIRST trivia show. thanks to Brian Pipa for letting me take over the show. im looking forward to it. hope you folks enjoy!

Mostly Trivial: Classic Television

jbshow@gmail.com — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 23:59:59 GMT

Mostly Trivial: Bars and Taverns

jbshow@gmail.com — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 23:59:59 GMT

More fun trivia! make sure you put your pin at frappr.com/mostlytrivial. it would be nice to see whos where and whose listening!