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| You've probably heard the super silly song about a make-believe word called "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious"- but do you know what Disney movie it's from? | SuperQuiz! (bullymom) |
Mary Poppins. This Disney musical classic about an English nanny, played by Julie Andrews, was nominated for 13 Academy Awards, including Best Song- no, it wasn't "Supercalif...", but the equally annoying and nonsensical "Chim Chim Cheree".
| You are a character in a James Fenimore Cooper novel, stealthily moving through the forest. What is about to snap? | This Quiz Is a Snap (uglybird) |
A twig. James Fenimore Cooper wrote a series of books known as the "Leatherstocking Series". Mark Twain, who was one of Cooper's greatest detractors, felt they should be renamed "The Broken Twig Series". Twain maintained, "It is a restful chapter in any book of his when somebody doesn't step on a dry twig and alarm all the reds and whites for two hundred yards around. Every time a Cooper person is in peril, and absolute silence is worth four dollars a minute, he is sure to step on a dry twig. There may be a hundred other handier things to step on, but that wouldn't satisfy Cooper. Cooper requires him to turn out and find a dry twig; and if he can't do it, go and borrow one."
| While visiting the oracle, Neo meets a child who can bend a spoon simply by understanding what it really is. What was the name of that fellow who, in the 1970s, claimed that he could psychokinetically bend spoons? | This Quiz Has Very Little To Do With "The Matrix" (avrandldr) |
Uri Gellar. Gellar, unfortunately, was unable to psychically bend any cutlery on a live 1973 appearance on "The Tonight Show." It is widely believed that he is simply a highly practiced stage magician.
| Which popular board game for both adults and children is played on a board with a star-shaped pattern? | This Quiz is Full of Stars (thejazzkickazz) |
Chinese Checkers. In the game Chinese checkers (or chequers) up to six players attempt to move a set of marbles from one side of a board covered with a six-sided star to the other. One may freely 'jump' over another player's marbles if they are properly set.
| Which network produces 'The Simpsons'? | The Anti-'Simpsons' Quiz (jstagamtome) |
Fox. Other fox varieties are red fox, Red Foxx, gray fox, swift fox, flying fox, Michael J. Fox, Fox News, fennec fox, bat-eared fox, and about sixteen others.
| Which mystery series began with the novel "The Secret of the Old Clock"? | This Quiz is Not About Video Games! (kyleisalive) |
Nancy Drew. Nancy Drew, first published in the 1930s, was written under the pen name Carolyn Keene. "The Secret of the Old Clock" was originally written in 1931, but was re-released in 1959 to make Nancy an older character. In 1991, the hundredth Nancy Drew mystery, "A Secret in Time" was released.
"The Secret of the Old Clock" was also the twelfth mystery in a series of Nancy Drew PC games. The games have received modest success in the gaming world, as they were produced to get more girl gamers. The game takes elements from the first four Nancy Drew novels.
| Which fault shows the longest boundary between the Pacific and North American tectonic plates? | This Quiz is Not About Video Games! (kyleisalive) |
San Andreas. The San Andreas Fault was first noted in 1895 and it runs eight hundred miles along the Californian Pacific coast. The fault is responsible for quite a few major earthquakes in the San Francisco/Los Angeles region. The fault was created by the Pacific plate moving northeast and the North American plate moving southwest. This 'grinding' of plates causes the fault and earthquakes related to it.
San Andreas is the setting of the 2004 "Grand Theft Auto" game which was later given an R rating for the notorious 'Hot Coffee' mod which allowed players to participate in an interactive encounter. Rockstar games has since released an edited version of the game.
| Which arachnid often attributed to desert regions was the form that the antagonist, Mathayus, took in "The Mummy Returns" (2001)? | This Quiz is Not About Video Games! (kyleisalive) |
Scorpion. Scorpions are venomous arachnids found on nearly every continent of the globe. Once a victim is stung, a great number of things can happen depending on the species of scorpion. Despite this, many people keep them as pets. The scorpion also plays a role in zodiacal constellations. In this case, it's more well known as Scorpius. People found under the sign of Scorpius are born between October 24th and November 23rd.
Scorpion is also the major character in the "Mortal Kombat" fighting games. Making appearances in nearly every game, Scorpion was also placed on the big screen in the "Mortal Kombat" films. He is often seen wearing black and gold in battle.
| What stringed instrument is commonly associated with bluegrass music? | This Quiz is Not About Video Games! (kyleisalive) |
Banjo. Banjos are often comprised of five strings but can also be used with four or six (like a modern guitar). Commonly found in music originating in the southern United States, the banjo gained popularity through the country and bluegrass genres. Similar to a guitar, the banjo uses frets and chords to be played. It is often plucked as opposed to strummed.
Banjo is also the name of a video game bear made popular by the developers at Rare Gaming. First appearing in N64's "Diddy Kong Racing", Banjo later starred in his own series of games, often with a breegull named Kazooie. The theme of music is often present in these games, and in the opening sequence of the first game, Banjo actually plays the banjo.
| What movie with PIT in its title was made in 1961(starring Vincent Price) and in 1991 (starring Lance Henriksen)? | The 'Pitiful' Quiz (Ikabud) |
'The Pit and the Pendulum'. A great and a not so great adaptation of Poe's classic tale.
| What is the name of a flower from the genus Antirrhinum that resembles the head of a dangerous, mythical beast? | This Quiz Is a Snap (uglybird) |
Snapdragon. I considered adding fire-breathing to the description, but thought that was going a bit too far. Snapdragon is also a BBC online computer game that teaches Welsh.
| What is the average expected height of a male with achondroplasia? | Dwarfism - Get Your Facts Straight (myrjac) |
4 feet 4 inches. The average height for a female with achondroplasia is 4 feet. Researchers have studied the use of growth hormone in people with achondroplasia. The found that it does increase height by a couple inches when given during childhood, however, they do not believe that it affects the overall adult height. The only treatment to increase bone growth for people with achondroplasia is called "Extended Limb Lengthening". As much as 12 inches can be added to the bone length with this procedure. The procedure, which takes about a year per limb, is performed on the thighs, lower legs, upper arms, lower arms. The procedure is controversial among the dwarfism community. There are conflicting opinions about long term orthopedic health of individuals who have had the procedure. Parents of children with achondroplasia and adults considering extended limb lengthening are encouraged to learn about the social and physical effects of limb lengthening.
| What have other famous Simpsons done? | The Anti-'Simpsons' Quiz (jstagamtome) |
Brought about the abdication of Edward VIII of England. Wallis Simpson is the American divorcee whose relationship with the king led to his giving up the throne.
| What American author and educator wrote the best seller, 'Life Begins at Forty', in 1932 ? | The 'Pitiful' Quiz (Ikabud) |
Walter Boughton Pitkin. Life does indeed begin at forty, or so they tell me. What do I know, however, is that I still have another twenty five years to go.
| Warren Buffet donated $30,000,000,000 to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in 2007, the largest donation made to that date. He was also dubbed the third-richest man in the world (according to Forbes) in 2007. What vacuum cleaner company was he once attached to? | This Quiz is Not About Video Games! (kyleisalive) |
Kirby. Warren Buffett invested in numerous companies (including Coca-Cola and Washington Post) and became one of the richest men in the world later in his life. One of these companies, The Kirby Company, has been part of the Berkshire Hathaway family for many years. The company was founded by Jim Kirby prior to World War I.
Kirby is also the name of a Nintendo character known for being able to inhale foes and shoot them out like a vacuum cleaner. He has appeared independently in many console and handheld games and is also a playable character in the "Super Smash Bros." series.
| This volcanic island is in the central south Pacific Ocean, and was first sighted in 1767 ? | The 'Pitiful' Quiz (Ikabud) |
Pitcairn Island. The island was settled in 1790 by mutineers from the British ship HMS Bounty.
| This small star-shaped weapon is sometimes referred to as a Chinese or Japanese star, and is associated with ninjas in films. What is the Japanese term for the tiny weapon?
| This Quiz is Full of Stars (thejazzkickazz) |
Shuriken. A shuriken is a projectile weapon typically with five sharpened points, in the shape of a star. The Japanese term 'shuriken' literally translates as 'dagger in the hand'.
| This quiz is designed to be a snap, but you still might want to avoid making snap judgments. What sort of action is likely to follow a snap decision? | This Quiz Is a Snap (uglybird) |
Impulsive. "Snap" is thought to have come from the Middle English "snappe" meaning "a quick bite". It is sometimes used in the sense of too quick or lightly considered.
| This potato chip brand, originally created by Frito-Lay, was introduced in 1998 and used the fatty food additive known as Olestra. What was its name? | This Quiz is Not About Video Games! (kyleisalive) |
WOW. Olestra was placed into Lays WOW Chips in 1998 and the company started dubbing them fat-free. After all, Olestra was just an additive which took the place of the regular fat in the tasty treat. The problem was that Olestra wasn't without its health problems. Shortly after eating the chips, some consumers would experience stomach cramps and diarrhea, and Frito-Lay was forced to add a warning to their chip bags noting that the Olestra may cause such problems. Sales declined shortly thereafter.
In the video gaming world, WoW is the acronym for one of the Internet's most popular MMORPGs, "World of Warcraft". The game features millions of players in what can literally be described as a humongous virtual world.
| This movie, also the name of a city, starred Marlene Dietrich and John Wayne ? | The 'Pitiful' Quiz (Ikabud) |
Pittsburgh. Shemp Howard of Three Stooges fame, was also in this movie about the steel business.
| This is the major gland of the endocrine system, located at the base of the brain ? | The 'Pitiful' Quiz (Ikabud) |
Pituitary Gland. In human beings, it is about the size of a pea.
| This film noir, from 1948, starred Dick Powell and Lizabeth Scott ? | The 'Pitiful' Quiz (Ikabud) |
Pitfall. Intriguing look at the American dream gone sour.
| This Canadian-born Pittsburgh hockey player spent seventeen years on the team before buying it out prior to his retirement. His surname is Lemieux. What is his first name? | This Quiz is Not About Video Games! (kyleisalive) |
Mario. Mario Lemieux retired from professional hockey in 2006 and won the Stanley Cup twice during his career. He was captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins for many years and ended up breaking many records. In 2004, he was inducted as a name on Canada's Walk of Fame in downtown Toronto. His jersey showed the number 66.
Mario is also the name of one of the most iconic characters in the history of video gaming. The Italian plumber/Goomba-stomper extraordinaire has appeared in numerous games spanning all of Nintendo's consoles and handheld systems.
| This author's first published novel later became a successful film released in 1990. This film starred Sean Connery, Alec Baldwin, and James Earl Jones, and it won an Academy Award for Sound Editing. Who is the author? | This Quiz is Not About Video Games! (kyleisalive) |
Tom Clancy. The movie in question is "The Hunt For Red October", which claimed nearly $200,000,000 at the box office. Tom Clancy has also obtained success from various other novels such as "The Sum of All Fears", "Patriot Games", and "Clear and Present Danger".
Clancy's name has been associated with various video game works including the "Splinter Cell" series starring Sam Fisher (a stealth agent), the "Ghost Recon" series of military shooters, and the "Rainbow Six" series of tactical shooters. "Rainbow Six" is the only one of these to be previously released as a Tom Clancy novel.
| This American restaurant emulates the feel of a drive-in diner from the fifties. Originally built in Oklahoma, the restaurant now spans the states in more than three thousand franchise operations. What is the name of this drive-in chain? | This Quiz is Not About Video Games! (kyleisalive) |
Sonic. Sonic, known as America's Drive-In, serves much of the normal fast food fare from burgers, to fries, to hot dogs, and unlike many others, they serve Sonic Slushes. The company has lasted more than fifty years and has changed its name from 'The Top Hat' to its current, memorable name.
Sonic is also the name of Sega's mascot. Appearing in numerous games alongside Tails the fox and Knuckles the echidna, the fierce, blue hedgehog has made his mark on consoles ranging from the Sega Genesis to the Nintendo Wii. The Sonic series has also spawned many cartoon TV shows.
| The weather has suddenly turned chilly. How might this be described? | This Quiz Is a Snap (uglybird) |
Cold snap. The term "cold snap" was in use as early as 1829. It might be considered redundant. Dictionary.com now offers "a brief spell of brisk, cold weather" as a definition for "snap" unaccompanied by the adjective "cold".
| The starfruit is a popular tropical fruit enjoyed the world over. What is another name for this interesting star-shaped wonder of nature? | This Quiz is Full of Stars (thejazzkickazz) |
Carambola. The name carambola comes from the south Asian language Marathi. The tree that bears the starfruit has the taxonomic name Averrhoa carambola, and can only be found in the tropics. The starfruit is yellow in color, and is star-shaped when seen in cross section.
| The snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentine) is Canada's largest fresh water turtle. It is known to bite the head off of other turtles. Do snapping turtles have teeth? | This Quiz Is a Snap (uglybird) |
No. Snapping turtles are much more aggressive on land than in water. The turtles have a worm-like growth on the end of their tongues. After burying itself in mud, the snapping turtle wriggles its "worm" as a lure to attract fish that it then seizes and eats.
| The name of the ship upon which most of the action in "The Matrix" takes place is the Nebuchadnezzar. This is a biblical referance, but to what? | This Quiz Has Very Little To Do With "The Matrix" (avrandldr) |
A king of Babylon. Nebuchadnezzar (or Nebuchadrezzar II) was likely the most powerful man on Earth during his lifetime. He was famous for constructing the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. The Book of Daniel depicts him as growing proud in his achievements. According to Daniel, God humbled him as a result of this pride, causing him to go mad for seven years before restoring him. Indeed, historically, there is a notable absence of any acts or decrees by the king from 582-575 BC.
| The Marine stands stiffly, spine ramrod straight, head level, eyes forward, arms pressed against his sides. What must his drill sergeant have ordered him to do? | This Quiz Is a Snap (uglybird) |
Snap to attention. I hope you haven't snapped under the strain of taking this quiz. It was intended to be only a snapshot of the many ways in which this snappy word can be used.
| The 'Star-Spangled Banner' is one of the most oft-heard tunes in the United States, especially if one happens to be a sports fan. Who wrote the lyrics of this song, which also happens to be the national anthem of the U.S.? | This Quiz is Full of Stars (thejazzkickazz) |
Francis Scott Key. Have you ever noticed that all writers of patriotic American songs have three word names? But that's not really interesting info, is it? Well here's some...the 'Star-Spangled Banner' was adapted to the tune for an English drinking song called 'To Anacreon in Heaven', and became the U.S. national anthem by act of Congress in 1931. Mesmerizing facts, no?
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