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Alaskan law stated it was illegal to push which of these out of a plane?
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Moose
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Elephant
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Turkey
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Baptist
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Dive into the quirks of U. S. Laws with this engaging quiz! Test your knowledge on bizarre regulations, from moose-related aviation rules in Alaska to peculiar prohibitions on ice cream cones in Alabama's pockets. Perfect for learners curious about unusual state laws and historical oddities.
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Which president was so superstitious that he wouldn't sit at a table with 13 people?
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Gerald Ford
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt
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Richard Nixon
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Bill Clinton
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A. Franklin Delano RooseveltExplanation
Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the president who was superstitious and wouldn't sit at a table with 13 people. This superstition is known as triskaidekaphobia, the fear of the number 13. Roosevelt's fear of this number may have stemmed from the belief that it was unlucky or brought bad luck. This superstition was common among many individuals, and Roosevelt's avoidance of sitting with 13 people demonstrates his adherence to this belief.Rate this question:
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Which of these items was illegal to have in your back pocket in Alabama?
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A Dog Whistle
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An Ice Cream Cone
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Three Saltine Crackers
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A Toy Train Set
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A. An Ice Cream ConeExplanation
In Alabama, it was illegal to have an ice cream cone in your back pocket. This law was put in place to prevent people from luring horses away from their owners by tempting them with the ice cream cone. It was believed that horses would be attracted to the treat and follow the person with the cone, leading to potential theft or mischief. Therefore, carrying an ice cream cone in your back pocket was considered a violation of this law.Rate this question:
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Which Ohio Senator, elected in 1849, appeared on the $10,000 bill?
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Salmon P. Chase
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Cesar Chavez
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Benjamin Harrison
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Alfred E. Newman
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A. Salmon P. ChaseExplanation
Salmon P. Chase is the correct answer to the question. He was an Ohio Senator who was elected in 1849. He is also known for appearing on the $10,000 bill.Rate this question:
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Who was the first U.S. president born in a hospital?
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Jimmy Carter
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Abraham Lincoln
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Bill Clinton
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James Madison
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A. Jimmy CarterExplanation
Jimmy Carter is the correct answer because he was the first U.S. president to be born in a hospital. Prior to Carter, all previous U.S. presidents were born at home or in other non-hospital settings. Carter was born on October 1, 1924, at the Wise Sanitarium in Plains, Georgia, which was a small hospital at the time. This marked a significant shift in the way presidents were born, reflecting the advancements in healthcare and the increasing popularity of hospital births during the 20th century.Rate this question:
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What unusual pet did John Quincy Adams keep in the White House?
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Chicken
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Alligator
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Donkey
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Boa Constrictor
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A. AlligatorExplanation
John Quincy Adams kept an alligator as an unusual pet in the White House. This was an uncommon choice for a pet, especially for a president. It shows Adams' unique and eccentric personality, as well as his interest in exotic animals. Keeping an alligator in the White House would have been a topic of conversation and added to Adams' reputation as a non-traditional president.Rate this question:
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Which of these items was illegal to mutilate in a Colorado state park?
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Squirrel
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Rock
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Turtle's Shell
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Don Knotts
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A. RockExplanation
Mutilating any item in a Colorado state park is generally illegal, including rocks. Parks have strict regulations to protect the natural environment and maintain the beauty of the area. Mutilating rocks can damage the ecosystem and disrupt the balance of the park. Therefore, it is important to respect and preserve the natural resources in state parks.Rate this question:
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Which of the following facts was Andrew Jackson the only U.S. President to believe in?
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Reincarnation
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Fairies Were Real
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The World Was Flat
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Santa Claus Was Real
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A. The World Was FlatExplanation
Andrew Jackson was not the only U.S. President to believe in the world being flat. In fact, there is no historical evidence or record suggesting that Andrew Jackson believed in such a notion. This answer is incorrect and does not accurately represent any fact that Andrew Jackson believed in.Rate this question:
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"Uncle Sam" was originally the name of a beef supplier to U.S. troops in what war?
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Civil War
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Revolutionary War
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War Of 1812
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Korean War
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A. War Of 1812Explanation
During the War of 1812, "Uncle Sam" was originally the name of a beef supplier to U.S. troops. The name "Uncle Sam" is said to have originated from the initials "U.S." which were stamped on the barrels of meat supplied by Samuel Wilson, a meatpacker from Troy, New York. Soldiers began referring to the meat as coming from "Uncle Sam" and the nickname eventually became synonymous with the United States government.Rate this question:
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