Register - Log In


FunTrivia Homepage


  • New Questions

  • Unanswered


  • Post a Question

    • Goto Qn #




    Archives

    Named after an animal bodypart, its accuracy varies between what goes inside it. An Act of Parliament set a standard, but over time it was settled to a certain number for one item and a certain number for another. What is it, what items are commonly put in it, and which Southern US state used it for something else?

    Question #67311. Asked by peasypod. (Jun 22 06 7:24 PM)


    woodardr

    		I'll go with a hogshead, which varied in quantity by the type of alcoholic beverage (wine, beer, ale, etc) it contained. Also it was used for tobacco shipping, about 1000 pounds/head. Louisiana used it for sugar shipping

    Jun 23 06, 12:35 AM
    zbeckabee

    		THANK YOU woodardr...NOW I can sleep again!!! Here's a link for all your trouble. Whaaaaa...now I no get no banana.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hogshead





    Jun 23 06, 7:07 AM
    peasypod

    		I'm sure if you perfect your eyelash fluttering he may share it.

    Jun 23 06, 8:01 AM
    zbeckabee

    		How about (flutter, flutter) it, woodardr? (flutter, flutter), can I have (flutter, flutter) half (flutter, flutter) of the golden nanner? (flutter, flutter)

    http://fashionfinds.com/may00/images/ff-angels/flirt.jpg

    Jun 23 06, 9:34 AM
    Priscilla9

    		Wow! Peasy's still giving those wonderful bananas?


    Music to my ears...

    Jun 23 06, 10:14 AM
    peasypod

    		Zb, we mustn't flutter too much. Remember, quality, not quantity. ;)

    Jun 23 06, 2:34 PM
    zbeckabee

    		Otay.

    Jun 23 06, 7:33 PM
    CaptBeano

    		btw, standard measure for liquids listed on the back of those black and white marble composition notebooks lists a hogshead as equal to 2 barrels, which i beleive are listed as 32.5 gallons each

    Jul 05 06, 12:27 AM

    Find something useful here? Please help us spread the word about FunTrivia. Recommend this page below!


    Sign up to see all responses!

    Create a Free ID instantly to see all recent responses, post your own follow-ups or questions, and access over 1,000,000 trivia questions!

    Choose a User Name:
    Your Email Address:
    Choose a Password:

    I agree by the terms outlined in FunTrivia's Conditions of Use




    Other Similar Questions & Answers


    In the U.S. the nutritional info. on a food item has the number of calories per serving in it. In the U.S. it is written as a plain number, but anywhere else the number of calories will have a "k" before the number and are called "K-Calories." What is a K-Calorie, and why aren't calories stated the same way in the U.S.?

    I have twelve envelopes number 1 through 12, and twelve cards numbered 110 through 121. Can I place one card inside each envelope so that the number in the envelope divides the number on the card inside it?

    When having what remains of my hair cut I am usually asked what number of cut I want, "number one" being the shortest. Is this a standard scale and if so, who devised it?

    Suggested Related FunTrivia Quizzes - 90,000 currently online

    1 "The Number 23" (2007)
    If you saw this film directed by Joel Schumacher and starring Jim Carrey, I hope you enjoy this quiz.
    		N Easy
    10 Q
    christopherm
    Aug 19 07
    1173 plays
    2 The Number 2s of the 1960s
    These songs (please excuse the cliche) were the bridesmaids, but not the bride. I hope you have fun with this one.
    		1960s Music Tough
    10 Q
    sladeninj
    Jun 20 07
    1065 plays
    3 Number 1s of the '90s
    I will give you the first line of a song that was number 1 in the '90s and you have to give me the name of the song. All of these songs were number one in the UK singles chart.
    		1990s Music Average
    25 Q
    raggedyann
    Aug 30 04
    5820 plays




    "Ask FunTrivia" is for entertainment purposes only, and answers offered are unverified and unchecked by FunTrivia. We cannot guarantee the accuracy or veracity of ANY statement posted. Feel free to post an updated response if you feel that an answer is inadequate or incorrect. Please thoroughly research items where accuracy is important to you using multiple reliable sources. By accessing our website, you agree to be bound by our terms of service.