Trivia Wednesday Jan. 27
Trivia week of Jan. 25
Questions and Answers
- 1.
During the first hour after using cocaine, does the user's risk of a heart attack increase by:
- A.
2 times
- B.
5 times
- C.
12 times
- D.
24 times
Correct Answer
D. 24 timesExplanation
Don't do drugs.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What creature from Greek mythology grew two heads each time one was cut off?
- A.
Cerberus
- B.
Minotaur
- C.
Argus
- D.
Hydra
Correct Answer
D. HydraExplanation
In Greek mythology, the creature that grew two heads each time one was cut off is the Hydra. The Hydra was a serpent-like water monster with multiple heads, usually depicted with nine heads. It was known for its regenerative abilities, making it nearly impossible to defeat. When one of its heads was cut off, two would grow back in its place. This made the Hydra a formidable and challenging opponent for heroes in Greek mythology.Rate this question:
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- 3.
In a standard 5 line limerick, what line rhymes with the third line of the poem?
- A.
First line
- B.
Second line
- C.
Fourth line
- D.
Fifth line
Correct Answer
C. Fourth lineExplanation
In a standard 5 line limerick, the fourth line rhymes with the third line of the poem. This is because a limerick follows a specific rhyme scheme of AABBA, where the first, second, and fifth lines rhyme with each other, and the third and fourth lines rhyme with each other. Therefore, the fourth line is the correct answer as it is the line that rhymes with the third line.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The anterior cruciate ligament is located where on the human body?
- A.
Neck
- B.
Knee
- C.
Jaw
- D.
Spine
Correct Answer
B. KneeExplanation
The anterior cruciate ligament is located in the knee. It is one of the major ligaments in the knee joint and helps to stabilize the knee by preventing excessive forward movement of the tibia (shin bone) in relation to the femur (thigh bone). Injury to the anterior cruciate ligament is a common sports injury and can result in pain, instability, and difficulty with knee movement.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What is the more common name for the body part known at the tympanic membrane?
- A.
Adam's Apple
- B.
Shoulder blade
- C.
Eyelid
- D.
Eardrum
Correct Answer
D. EardrumExplanation
The correct answer is "Eardrum". The eardrum, also known as the tympanic membrane, is a thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear. It plays a crucial role in transmitting sound vibrations from the outer ear to the middle ear, where they are then further transmitted to the inner ear for processing. The term "eardrum" is more commonly used to refer to this body part than the other options provided.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which of these bodies of water does not border South America?
- A.
Gulf of Mexico
- B.
Atlantic Ocean
- C.
Caribbean Sea
- D.
Pacific Ocean
Correct Answer
A. Gulf of MexicoExplanation
The Gulf of Mexico does not border South America. It is located north of the continent, between the United States and Mexico. South America is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Caribbean Sea to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the west.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which actress appeared in the 1993 Tom Petty video "Mary Jane's Last Dance"?
- A.
Julia Roberts
- B.
Demi Moore
- C.
Michelle Pfeiffer
- D.
Kim Basinger
Correct Answer
D. Kim BasingerExplanation
Kim Basinger is the correct answer because she appeared in the 1993 Tom Petty video "Mary Jane's Last Dance". Julia Roberts, Demi Moore, and Michelle Pfeiffer did not appear in this video.Rate this question:
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- 8.
In which of the following places would you most likely find a piece of apparatus called a pipette?
- A.
Orchestra
- B.
Laboratory
- C.
Television studio
- D.
Printing house
Correct Answer
B. LaboratoryExplanation
A pipette is a piece of apparatus commonly used in laboratories for accurately measuring and transferring small amounts of liquid. It is not used in an orchestra, television studio, or printing house. Therefore, the most likely place to find a pipette is in a laboratory.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What actress' one woman stage show and movie are titled "Without You I'm Nothing"?
- A.
Lily Tomlin
- B.
Julia Sweeney
- C.
Sandra Bernhard
- D.
Ellen DeGeneres
Correct Answer
C. Sandra BernhardExplanation
Sandra Bernhard is the correct answer because she is the actress who created a one woman stage show and movie titled "Without You I'm Nothing." This show and movie were a reflection of her unique comedic style and showcased her talent as a performer.Rate this question:
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- 10.
In 1985, who teamed up with Hulk Hogan to win the first Wrestlemania main event?
- A.
Lou Ferrigno
- B.
Jesse Ventura
- C.
Dolph Lundgren
- D.
Mr. T
Correct Answer
D. Mr. TExplanation
Mr. T teamed up with Hulk Hogan to win the first Wrestlemania main event in 1985. Mr. T, known for his role as B.A. Baracus in the TV show "The A-Team," was a popular celebrity at the time and brought a lot of attention to the event. This partnership between Mr. T and Hulk Hogan helped to establish Wrestlemania as a major event in professional wrestling history.Rate this question:
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