Trivia Week Of Jan. 25

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Tuesday, January 26 Trivia

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1.

How many bytes can be stored on a 3 1/2 inch floppy diskette?
- A.
  
  1.44 Megabytes
- B.
  
  1.6 Gigabytes
- C.
  
  256K
- D.
  
  1.2 Megabytes
Correct Answer
A. 1.44 Megabytes

Explanation
A 3 1/2 inch floppy diskette can store 1.44 Megabytes of data. This was the standard storage capacity for floppy disks commonly used in the past.

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2.

We live in the Milky Way Galaxy. It is shaped approximately like:
- A.
  
  A round ball
- B.
  
  A doughnut
- C.
  
  A pretzle
- D.
  
  A flat spiral
Correct Answer
D. A flat spiral

Explanation
The Milky Way Galaxy is shaped like a flat spiral. This means that it has a disc-like shape with a central bulge and spiral arms extending outwards. The stars and other celestial objects in the galaxy are concentrated in the disc, while the central bulge contains a dense concentration of stars. The spiral arms are made up of gas, dust, and young stars. This shape is commonly observed in many other galaxies as well.

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3.

Paul Lynde appeared in the television sitcom
- A.
  
  The Honeymooners
- B.
  
  I Love Lucy
- C.
  
  Bewitched
- D.
  
  Car 54 Where Are You?
Correct Answer
C. Bewitched

Explanation
Paul Lynde appeared in the television sitcom "Bewitched."

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4.

What is a baby octopus called?
- A.
  
  Octler
- B.
  
  Fish
- C.
  
  Feeder
- D.
  
  Octopus
Correct Answer
D. Octopus

Explanation
A baby octopus is called an octopus. This is because the term "octopus" is used to refer to both adult and juvenile individuals of the species. Unlike some other animals, such as fish, which have specific names for their young (e.g., fry or fingerlings), octopuses do not have a distinct name for their offspring. Therefore, the correct answer is Octopus.

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5.

How many Vezina trophies did Wayne Gretzky win?
- A.
  
  4
- B.
  
  0
- C.
  
  3
- D.
  
  2
Correct Answer
B. 0

Explanation
Wayne Gretzky did not win any Vezina trophies. The Vezina Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League's goaltender who is "adjudged to be the best at this position". However, Gretzky was a forward, not a goaltender, so he did not win any Vezina trophies.

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6.

When was the nineteenth amendment to the Constitution giving women the right to vote ratified?
- A.
  
  1888
- B.
  
  1920
- C.
  
  1938
- D.
  
  1940
Correct Answer
B. 1920

Explanation
The correct answer is 1920. The nineteenth amendment to the Constitution, also known as the Women's Suffrage Amendment, was ratified in 1920. This amendment granted women the right to vote, marking a significant milestone in the fight for gender equality and women's rights in the United States.

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7.

Who became the first American skier to take a World Cup Downhill season crown?
- A.
  
  Picabo Street
- B.
  
  Tommy Moe
- C.
  
  Shelly Thompson
- D.
  
  Dan Jennings
Correct Answer
A. Picabo Street

Explanation
Picabo Street became the first American skier to take a World Cup Downhill season crown.

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8.

In the movie the Big Lebowski the Nihilists threaten to cut of the Dudes what?
- A.
  
  Johnson
- B.
  
  Toe
- C.
  
  Finger
- D.
  
  Howard
Correct Answer
A. Johnson

Explanation
In the movie "The Big Lebowski," the Nihilists threaten to cut off the Dudes' Johnson. This refers to the Nihilists' intention to harm the main character, known as the Dude, by castrating him. This threat adds to the comedic and absurd nature of the film, as the Nihilists are portrayed as a group of eccentric and nihilistic characters with questionable motives.

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9.

On the most hilarious sitcom ever, Arrested Development, Tobias plays George Sr. on Scandalmakers. Who plays Tobias?
- A.
  
  Fred Savage
- B.
  
  Dave Attell
- C.
  
  David Cross
- D.
  
  Will Arnett
Correct Answer
B. Dave Attell
10.

Who was Batman when he was out of his suit?
- A.
  
  Bruce Wayne
- B.
  
  Arthur Brooks
- C.
  
  Dick Grayson
- D.
  
  Clark Kent
Correct Answer
A. Bruce Wayne

Explanation
When Batman is out of his suit, he reverts back to his true identity as Bruce Wayne. Bruce Wayne is a billionaire playboy and philanthropist who uses his wealth and resources to fight crime as Batman. While Batman is the superhero persona that he adopts, Bruce Wayne is the person behind the mask, living a double life to protect Gotham City.

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Trivia Week Of Jan. 25

How many bytes can be stored on a 3 1/2 inch floppy diskette?

We live in the Milky Way Galaxy. It is shaped approximately like:

Paul Lynde appeared in the television sitcom

What is a baby octopus called?

How many Vezina trophies did Wayne Gretzky win?

When was the nineteenth amendment to the Constitution giving women the right to vote ratified?

Who became the first American skier to take a World Cup Downhill season crown?

In the movie the Big Lebowski the Nihilists threaten to cut of the Dudes what?

On the most hilarious sitcom ever, Arrested Development, Tobias plays George Sr. on Scandalmakers. Who plays Tobias?

Who was Batman when he was out of his suit?