9 Free Bar Trivia Questions (12/14/2012)

1. What two U.S. states border Mexico’s largest state? 
Texas and New Mexico

2. In 1989, what 59-year old become People’s oldest “Sexiest Man Alive” ever?
Sean Connery

3. Within 10…how many calories are in a 12-oz can of Mountain Dew?
170 (160 – 180)

4. What television series features the Cylon robots?
Battlestar Galactica

5. What two competing American food companies are both headquartered in Battle Creek, Michigan? 
Kellogg’s and Post

6. The familiar “Wedding March” was written by Felix Mendelson to accompany the wedding in which Shakespeare play?
A Midsummer Night’s Dream

7. Who lost a world cup quarterfinal due to the Maradona’s famous “Hand of God” goal?
England

8. What 2001 film was the only movie released during the 2000s to make the American Film Institute’s list of the 100 greatest movies of all time? 
Fellowship of the Ring    

9. What new character was added to the Morse code alphabet in 2004, the first official addition since World War I? 
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10 Random Trivia Questions for Bar Trivia

1. In which season do most burglaries take place? WINTER.
2. What’s so special about the 1896 war between Zanzibar and England? IT WAS THE SHORTEST WAR EVER (Zanzibar surrendered after 38 minutes.)
3. In the 1700s, what did some residents of London purchase to avoid going to hell? INSURANCE.
   
   

10 Random Bar Trivia Questions

1. Which Looney Tunes character appeared with Henrey Hawk in a 2011 Geico commercial?
Foghorn Lehghorn

2. Which Marlon Brando film features the line “"You don't understand! I coulda had class. I coulda been a contender.”

On the Waterfront

3. In what state did the Wright Brothers' first airplane take flight?
North Carolina

4. Which celebrity chef owns “The Lady and Sons” restaurant in downtown Savannah, Georgia?
Paula Dean

5. Multiple Choice: What type of weapon is a pike?   Bow   Club    Spear    Sword

Spear

More Free Trivia Questions

6. What type of (modified) car was KITT on the original Knight Rider TV series?
Pontiac Trans AM

7. Which 20^th century president attempted to remove “In God We Trust” from US currency, because he, a devout Christian, felt that putting God’s name on money was sacrilege?

Teddy Roosevelt

8. What American city has been home to the Winter X Games since 2002?

Aspen

9. Which artist created the famous oil painting “The Old Guitarist?”
Pablo Picasso

10. Located in the “Land of Lincoln,” what is the second most populous county in the US? 

Cook County

What is the most commonly played version of Solitaire?

Question: What is the most commonly played version of Solitaire? 

Which controversial book, first published in 1971 as a protest of the Vietnam War, contains instructions on how to manufacture homemade explosives?

Question: Which controversial book, first published in 1971 as a protest of the Vietnam War, contains instructions on how to manufacture homemade explosives?

Which once popular children’s toy spoke the language Furbish?

Question: Which once popular children’s toy spoke the language Furbish? 

What are baby goats called?

Question: What are baby goats called?

Which retail giant introduced the Discover card in 1985?

Question: Which retail giant introduced the Discover card in 1985?

Jersey Shore star DJ Pauly D is from what US state?

Question: Jersey Shore star DJ Pauly D is from what US state?

In 1995, Hershey’s modified the production of what candy bar by adding even more peanuts to it?

Question: In 1995, Hershey’s modified the production of what candy bar by adding even more peanuts to it?

What musical, which debuted in 1988, is the longest running show in Broadway history?

Question: What musical, which debuted in 1988, is the longest running show in Broadway history?



Answer: The Phantom of the Opera

What is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature?

Question: What is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature?


Answer: Mercury

Originally a bitter, wild marsh plant, what green vegetable was used for centuries to purify the blood.

Originally a bitter, wild marsh plant, what green vegetable was used for centuries to purify the blood.

Celery

Who lost part of his ear to the teeth of Mike Tyson in 1997?

Question: Who lost part of his ear to the teeth of Mike Tyson in 1997? 



Answer: Evander Holyfield

Who plays the role of Rachel Berry on Glee?

Question: Who plays the role of Rachel Berry on Glee?
Answer: Lea Michele

What well known stock market index was founded on May 26, 1896?

Question: What well known stock market index was founded on May 26, 1896?


Answer: Dow Jones Industrial Average