Ask FunTrivia Question Archive

21501. Why does Lincoln face to the right, while the other Presidents on US coins face to the left?

21503. In the sitcom Friends which 2 actors have played a character other than themselves (ie their main role) in the series (excluding Joey's acting roles)?

21504. I know it is something to do with the Republican Party.What exactly is GOP?

21506. Who or what disappeared by the silent pool?

21507. What is a culinary dish (two words) begining T.R.?

21511. What are some good, free Napster copy cat sites?

21512. What's the most popular Jewish prayer and its English translation?

21515. Who invented cotton candy?

21516. What nation is considered to be the most tolerant towards homosexuals?

21517. According to Einstein's theory mass expands as it nears the speed of light. Once an object reaches the speed of light, which cannot happen according to Einstein's theory, supposedly the mass of the object would reach infinity. With that said, why can people from 'Star Trek' travel faster than the speed of light?

21538. I watched a TV programme about the 'alleged' Moon landing recently. One of the arguments was that the astronauts would have died from radiation as they had to pass through the Van Allen belt. Is there any truth in this?

21539. Who holds the record for being on the most different magazine covers in the same month?

21541. How long in light years is our Galaxy?

21542. Why do hot liquids bubble?

21546. What is the name of the song in the movie Look Who's Talking Too that is played when Mikey is dreaming about how he will take care of his soon to be born sister Julie?

21547. Who created the first skateboard?

21552. Who sings the beautiful song--Don't Worry Baby?

21553. Was Paul Revere's famous ride fiction?

21554. In the 'X-Men' comics, who is Jubilee?

21555. Who is Kitty Pryde?

21556. Who is Pyro?

21557. Who is Iceman?

21559. Today on the TV I saw a group calling themselves The New Black Panthers, what happened to the old Black Panthers?

21562. From the following which discription that is not true about natural honey (somewhat acid, embalming material, contains 60 percent water, midly antiseptic) ?

21563. Which of these countries was the last to join the original ICC (imperial cricket conference) as a full member (India, pakistan,newzealand, west indies) ?

21564. Who is nicknamed 'the father of the soft drinks industry' (robert boyle, jacob schweppe, antoine lavoisier, joseph priestley) ?

21565. The designation 'HB' on a lead pencil is indiacative of its (heat tolerance, hexagonal shape, measure of softness, wood quality ) ?

21566. What is the literal meaning of 'aardvark?'

21567. Who in the UK is known as 'Venus of the compost heap?'

21569. "Sanctification is the evidence of justification." Can someone please explain this expression to me in simple terms?

21574. Is the movie 'Johm Q.' based on a true story?

21576. How do they get the lead into a pencil?

21577. How do they make striped toothpaste?

21584. Who is John Doe?

21585. Did Adolph Hitler ever own property in the United States and if so when and where?

21589. Can blind people be dyslexic when they read Braille?

21591. Who sings a duet with Mya in the song 'Ghetto Superstar'?

21592. How did Monty Python get its name?

21593. What is the best way to get gum out of your hair?

21594. For all you Royalty hotshots out there, here's one for you: Let's say, God forbid, all the Windors die/abdicate, how is the next royal family chosen?

21597. Hi, Gardner McKay was a tv star in the 1950's. He starred in 'Adventures in Paradise.' He left acting and moved to Hawaii. He filmed a tragedy in the 1950's, and his films of the rescue operation were used internationally. What disaster did McKay chronicle on film?

21598. Which country collected the third largest haul of gold medals at the Commonwealth Games?

21599. What was 'The Pink Panther' in the movie 'The Pink Panther'?

21602. I am a number. Take something from me and you are left with something that is owned by more than one person. Which number am I?

21603. My life can be measured in hours, I serve by being devoured. Thin, I am quick. Fat, I am slow. Wind is my foe. what am i?

21604. A couple has sons and daughters. Each son has an equal number of brothers and sisters. Each daughter has twice more brothers than sistes. How many sons and daughters does the couple have?

21605. Beat me and strike me, I'll never show pain, yet I'll cry out my anguish again and again. What am I?

21606. Does anyone know a page that shows all the baseball team representatives?

21613. Is the word sex really shown multiple times in 'The Lion King'?

21617. Who wrote the American classic 'Take Me Out To The Ballgame'?

21618. Who wrote the epic poem 'Casey At The Bat'?

21619. Who invented the telescopic lense?

21621. Was the music in the movie Rocky written specifically for the movie or was it written prior to?

21622. What nation has the most land?

21623. How does a vacume work?

21624. Did Hitler have only one testical?

21625. What is the name of the song, written by Charles Manson, that the Beach Boys recorded?

21630. Whi is the actor in the Citroen adverts currnetly on UK TV, like the one where he keeps saying he needs a bigger car?

21632. What is the affectionate term for Grandmother and Grandfather in Welsh?

21635. Why is the Star of David so called...did King David use it?

21637. On what date did the US make LSD illegal, and what significance did many see in this date?

21638. How did Buddy Holly die, and when?

21641. Where is Bowfinger lake located?

21642. Riddle. A woman delivers a baby, on Tuesday, August 20, 2002, while crossing the dateline going west. On what date is the baby born?

21645. What nations have the third and fourth and fifth largest land amounts?

21646. In November 1869, Egypt's Khedive Ismail opened both the Suez Canal and the Cairo Opera House, which debuted with Rigoletto. But what Verdi opera was the khedive hoping to have instead?

21647. When was the song 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight' written, by whom, and what is it really about?

21648. What's the difference between brown and white sugar, and is brown sugar better for you?

21649. Did Paul Bunyan exist?

21650. Did Johnny Appleseed really exist?

21651. Did John Henry exist?

21652. What are some Classic Old Wives' Tales - for example, if you make a face and the wind changes direction, your face will be always stuck in that position?

21653. What Belgian violinist invented roller skates in 1759?

21654. Hi, a math question.....how many grooves were on one side of a 45 RPM that lasted 2 minutes and 27 seconds?

21661. Who was Cain's wife?

21663. Did Montana ever have the phrase ' prison made ' on its license plates?

21670. From where do we get the title of the computer site:: Yahoo!?

21671. Did Britian send any troops into Vietnam to assist the US in fighting against the NVA and Viet Cong?

21673. If the South had won Gettysburgh, would they have gone on to win the entire war?

21674. Did Atlantis exist?

21675. Over the past 20 years , scientists have recognised how many new diseases (10, 20, 30, 40) ?

21676. Which of the these diseases is absent from the western hemisphere; polio, cholera, dangue or malaria?

21679. Who wrote the song, 'Barney's on Fire'?

21680. Who is Sabrina Salerno?

21682. Who is Rammstein?

21683. What scene, in what movie, turned the heads of critics, that involved Sarah Michelle Gellar and Selma Blair?

21684. What movie did Kirsten Dunst and Mila Kunis star in together?

21685. How does a lad become a member of the royal gaurd?

21687. Michael Jackson's children, besides having the same father, also have one other thing in common. What is it?

21688. The sequel to Charlie's Angels will star which original angel?

21689. What famous movie theme did Coldplay perform at Glastonbury 2000?

21691. What feat did Geri Haliwell, and Kylie Monique perform that shocked the world?

21694. Who is Heather Kozar?

21695. Was there a sequel to 'Cruel Intentions' and if so who starred?

21697. What true story was the sequel to 'Hackers' based on?

21698. How long did Britney Spears say she was going on vacation for, and where was she planning on taking it?

21699. Who most recently walked off a radio morning show because of a poor line of questioning: also name the 2 DJs asking the questions, what radio show, station, location of station, what were these poor questions and finally what late night show told she did the right thing and scorned the whole fiasco?

21701. Malaria is caused by which of the following: virus, mosquito, protozoan, or bacteria?

21702. When and where was the current FA Cup made, and who won it in that year (I believe it is the second one, after the first one was stolen) ?

21703. What was Prince's birth name?

21704. In reality, how long is Thee Mile Island?

21705. In the UK, what value banknote is the oldest of all denominations in circulation?

21706. Which insect has 32 brains?

21708. Is Rounders taken very seriously in Britian, and how similar to baseball is it?

21710. Why is there no t.v. programs scheduled in Iceland on thursdays ?

21711. How many pounds of roasted, ground coffee does one coffee tree yield annually?

21712. Hi, what Scottish town appears for just one day every hundred years?

21713. At the beginning of the Eagles' song 'Hotel California' they sing about 'Warm smell of something rising up in the air'. What is this stuff?

21714. How did the game Cricket get its name?

21715. Why are some people's belly buttons innies and some outies?

21716. In Rounders do the fielders wear leather gloves?

21717. I often hear that in murder mysteries, 'the butler did it', but in none of the ones I have read, 'the butler did it'. What are some famous instances in which ' the butler did it'?

21719. What is Carrie's boyfriend's name in 'Sex and the City'?

21726. Whose body layed in a pool of blood at his Gourie Farm in Norton on the morning of March 18 after being brutally beaten and executed?

21727. Who is Barbara Terry Ford Stager?

21728. What was the name of the 10th white farmer victim murdered in Zimbabwe?

21729. Who wrote the play 'How to Murder Your Wife'?

21736. Of the world's tallest buildings, which is the highest?

21737. What purpose does the Human Appendix serve?

21738. I know the games Clue, in America, and Cluedo, in Britain, are the same, but which came first, and why the two different names?

21739. On a lighter note - Does anyone know the singer/band of 'It's Alright' sung at the end of the last ever episode of 'One Foot in the Grave'?

21742. Hi, in the history of cinema, who is the only actor to appear in movies totaling 3 and a quarter billion dollars at the box office?

21743. What's the tallest building in Britian?

21744. Where can I find a good online fingering chart for the Saxophone?

21745. Will you please help me find the lyrics to the song 'The Briar And The Rose' which is by Tom Waits (I think)?

21748. As a visitor in Britian I was delighted to see thatched roofs, something I have never seen in the US, please tell me more about these beautiful home additions?

21749. If you can get swimming cramps after eatting, can you get bicycle cramps after eatting?

21752. What is the rest of the saying, 'Up your nose with a rubber hose...'?

21755. Where did the phrase 'Blondes have more fun' come from?

21756. What foods reportedly cause migrane headaches?

21758. Does anyone know who sings the song in the Levis commercial 'French Dictionary'?

21760. Where is Bryce Canyon National Park?

21761. Who starred in the movie 'The Bubble Boy'?

21765. What was the verdict in the State vs David Westerfield case?

21766. What do Richard Chamberlin and Matt Damon have in common?

21768. Que es el nombre del primer emperador de Japon?

21777. What is the 13th zodiac sign?

21784. What was grannys first name on the show?

21787. What was casper the friendly ghost's horses name?

21791. Is Rugby played with or without pads?

21792. What happened to Chick Hearn?

21797. What is the Northernmost city in the US, and then, the world?

21798. What is the southernmost city in the United States and then the world?

21799. Name the only city in the world that lies on the equator where part is north and the other part is soutn and which seasons do they use, the northern or southern hemisphere?

21800. What is the closest city to the dateline?

21801. Where on earth can you stand in all time zones all at the same time without moving?

21805. Where is the world's only underwater hotel?

21806. What does the phrase 'begging the question' really mean?

21807. Where can you visit the town called North Pole?

21808. Where is the closest point on earth to the Sun?

21809. What month is the Earth closest to the Sun?

21810. Which country has the most time zones?

21811. When are tattoes first recorded in history, and where does the word come from?

21812. What US cities have boundries in two states?

21813. Were any scenes deleted from the recent video release of Lord of the Rings that were present in the theatrical release?

21814. What websites can you share with me where I can look for medical suction pumps (including portable models) for my brother (a special child)...I wish you could help me because he can't expel phlegm all by himself... ?

21816. At what point can one stand and see the sun rise in the Pacific Ocean and set in the Atlantic?

21817. Am currently reading a Margaret Atwood book where she describes one of her characters as wearing shoes with 'Petunia Pig' toes. Can anyone describe this fashion item?

21821. Can you suggest a good site for Groucho Marx one-liners and humourous quotes?

21822. What is the only country to lie entirely within the boundaries of a city?

21823. How many have played in both the little league world series and the major league world series?

21824. Can any one seriously explain the difference between 'having a drink problem' and being an 'alcholic' and what makes one person an alcholic and not another ?

21825. What body chemical gives an advantage to the home team in a match (estrogen, glucagon, testosterone, vasopressin) ?

21826. Which of these common insects is the closest relative to cockroach (cricket, bumble bee, dragonfly, praying mantis) ?

21827. Agatha christie has made ample use of nursery rhymes in her works, which one is linked to 'sing a song of six pence'(the clocks, cards on the table, hickory dickory dock, a pocketful of rye ) ?

21828. In maths what is a box and whisker plot?

21830. What is the best way to treat a blister?

21831. Which advertising agency is responsible for the Tesco 'Dotty' ad campaign starring Prunella Scales and Jane Horrocks?

21833. Does anyone know the title of a tv show that was about a cattle drive from wales to london set in the 1800s?

21834. Who was the last of the Holy Roman Emperors?

21836. Which company is the world's largest manufacturer of video games --- Electronic {Arts;} {Activision;} {Nintendo;} Sega ?

21837. This is a question about India. In Mumbai's police circles, this company is jokingly referred to as Tukaram, due to its penchant for hiring Maharashtrians in key positions.Which is the company---Trident Technologies {;} Tata Finance {;} Thermax {;} Tehelka.com ?

21838. What was the first creature to return safely to Earth after a space journey?

21841. What is the longest river in the United States?

21842. How do cow's produce milk from their bodies?

21844. Where did 'mulligan' come from in the game of golf?

21845. Where can the world's largest supply of fresh water be found?

21848. What was the name of the airplane that crashed killing Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, The Big Bopper, and the pilot?

21849. In Britian is a degree in Math called a degree in Maths?

21850. What is the name of Gumby's horse, and the bad guys in Gumby?

21854. Is George Benson Carrie's boyfriend in Sex and the City?

21855. Does anyone know the name of the song and the band that performs it in the levis commercial...the one where they outrun a tow truck and push the car in the water, and the guy dives in for his french dictionary?

21856. A cow eats only grass like other big animals. Why is it so strong and how does it turn grass into muscles?

21857. Which novel has England as a province of Russia?

21864. What's the longest river in Jolly Old England?

21865. Does anyone know who sings the song..Im sticking with you ...in the HYUNDAI tv ads?

21867. Which children's UK programme was first transmitted on 12 February 1968?

21868. What is the name of Fred Bassett's canine friend?

21869. Does the Latin phrase 'per ampliora ad altiora' mean something like 'From breadth to height'?

21874. Can any one help me identify what T6 LEV is?

21875. Can anyone help me identify who is "The Scholar's Pope"?

21876. On what date did South Africa become a Republic?

21878. What was the name of the Wright Brothers' plane that made the first flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina?

21879. Are ships still only given female names, and if they are, is this not sexist?

21884. In Britian what makes a Duke, or a Baron, or a Lord?

21885. What causes people to sleepwalk?

21886. Where did the Kilt originate?

21887. Why are the cliffs of Dover white?

21888. What is the name of Nick Nolte's production company?

21892. In Britian, can a woman be knighted?

21893. Where in the world would I find Allison Harbour?

21894. In which book does Herr Issyvoo take a room in Fraulein Schroeder's house?

21896. In literature which soldier's bride-to-be turns up at the wrong church?

21898. Who was Vera Lynn...Pink Floyd sings about her?

21899. What happens on May 33rd but only on Leap years?

21901. How many area codes are currently being used in the United States?

21902. What is the 4th most populous city in Pennsylvania?

21903. What is the fastest creature on two legs?

21904. What U.S. state produces the most cranberries?

21909. What is the name of the U-like concave line used as a diacritical mark over letters?

21912. Who in 1966 was red,white and blue?

21913. Which question was understood by only three people in Europe?

21914. Who scored the 10,000th goal in the FA Premiership?

21916. What is the most expensive car in the world?

21917. I remember watching That 70s Show a while ago, and the main family, with Red and Kitty and Foreman had a sister, a blonde sister, and now I watch the show, I havent seen her, what happened to her?

21918. So how did they incorporate that into the show to explain her leaving, did all of a sudden she just didnt' exist in the show, or did they make up something to make it sound reasonable?

21919. Why did John Hancock sign his name so big on the Decleration of Independence?

21921. What plant appeared on the reverse of a George V1 threepenny bit?

21922. Who is the 'forces sweetheart'?

21924. In which sport would you use a vang ?

21925. In literature,who had a brother named Robert and a sister named Ethel.?

21927. Where did Concord Grape Juice get its name?

21931. Which British Royal wedding was the first to be broadcast on colour television?

21932. World Cup Finals 1950:Which team refused to turn up and were replaced by France?

21933. Against whom did Accrington Stanley play its last game in the Football League?

21935. While in office, what was President Herbert Hoover's dog's name?

21937. What was Bobby Orr's nickname?

21938. What is the fastest accelerating production car availablw?

21939. How did the Hell's Angels Mortorcycle Club get its name?

21940. What was the practical reason that made Deleware the first US state?

21941. What were the HellFire Clubs?

21944. In which novel does a Tory MP take to living in a tree house?

21945. Where can i get a copy of the velvet underground i'm sticking with you?

21948. Georges Seurat's technique of painting with dots is known as what?

21949. What is the name of the little flag on top of a sailing boat?

21951. What is a former name of Sunday School outings?

21952. What movie did Annie Hall see repeatedly?

21953. What part of Ann Redman's body did King Kong tickle?

21954. What television show was on the Robinsons' set in The Graduate?

21955. What film had a disfigured girl, a homosexual paraplegic and an introverted epileptic setting up house together?

21956. Does the word Job actually mean anything, like Join Our Business or something?

21957. What DO you call a male Ladybird?

21958. In which Commonwealth country did Cheng Ping lead an armed insurrection?

21960. Kim Ung-Yong of Seoul, South Korea has the highest I.Q., how high is it?

21961. Which is the southernmost state: Texas, Lousianna, Hawaii, or Florida?

21962. What do you call a male Lady Bug?

21963. When did Bradford City win the F.A cup?

21965. Did General Lee ask to be pardoned by Congress?

21966. How many "That 70's Show" episodes have been made and for how many years?

21971. In which American State was the first railway station opend?

21972. What used car auctioned at Sothebys in 1990 was sold for %A36,410,000?

21973. Where would you find a JUTTOCK PLATE?

21974. What do they call a person who collects beer bottle labels?

21975. In the Movie 'The truth about cats and dogs', what is the title of the book that Brian gives to Abby and Noelle?

21976. In which sport did Edwin Flack set the olympic rocord in 1896?

21977. Where is Mount Nellie?

21978. When is the NEC Motor Show this year?

21979. Where is Lake Enid?

21981. Which country lies three hundred miles or more from Chimborazo,one hundred miles from the snows of Cotopaxi,in the wildest wastes of Ecuador's Andes?

21982. To which saint is Warmington-on-sea parish church dedicated?

21985. Who or what is R4-P17?

21986. How did General Stonewall Jackson die, and who replaced him?

21987. Who was Bonnie Prince Charlie?

21991. What is the current opinion on the Loch Ness Monster's existence?

21992. Identify Sulung?

21993. Who lived from 1895 to 1973 and created famuos magical garden people?

21995. Who said on British tv that the Northern Alliance were 'not the armed wing of Amnesty International'?

21996. What is the name of Chris Columbus' directing company?

21997. What is "Dog Eat Dog"?

21998. What baseball player tried to steal first base?

21999. What football player ran the ball into the wrong endzone?