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Impossible Trivia Thursday 2 Trivia Quiz

This is part II of my quiz. You'll learn more interesting facts, but it's even harder because not all are multiple choice. You will learn some more interesting facts. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by radioman08096. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
radioman08096

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
170,631

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
3143

Last 3 plays: Johnmcmanners (10/10), ssabreman (8/10), Hayes1953 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Until the end of the 20th century, who was the only artist to have the same song reach the top 10 on the Billboard pop charts TWICE? Hint

Barbra Streisand

Chubby Checker

Neil Sedaka

Neil Diamond

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of the video that Kevin plays in the first "Home Alone" film?

Answer: (Four Words)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the only player to be named Super Bowl MVP from a LOSING team? Hint

"Mean" Joe Green

Ken Dawson

Chuck Howley

Fran Tarkenton

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Question 4 of 10

4. Off what pitcher did Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run to break Babe Ruth's all-time career record? Hint

Al Downing

Nolan Ryan

Steve Carlton

Phil Niekro

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Question 5 of 10

5. If you have 1 billion dollars and spend $10,000 a day, approximately how long will the money last? Hint

300 years

3 years

100 years

1,000 years

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was producer Alan Carr's first choice for the role of Danny Zuko in the film production of "Grease"? Hint

John Travolta

Henry Winkler

Danny Terrio

David Tress

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the first woman to be paid a $1 million fee for a SINGLE motion picture? Hint

Marilyn Monroe

Elizabeth Taylor

Janet Leigh

Betty Grable

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following consists of both "milk" and "meat"? Hint

cantaloupe

avocado

coconut

kiwi

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Question 9 of 10

9. What did 34,729 people do in New York City in 2003? Hint

Run in the NYC marathon

Visit the Statue of Liberty each week

Ride on the subway each day

Go to the top of the Empire State Building

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who played the notorious "Mr. Big" in Michael Jackson's "Moonwalker" video?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Until the end of the 20th century, who was the only artist to have the same song reach the top 10 on the Billboard pop charts TWICE?

Answer: Chubby Checker

The song--"The Twist". It hit #1 both in 1960 and 1961.

2. What is the name of the video that Kevin plays in the first "Home Alone" film?

Answer: Angels with Filthy Souls

This is the movie he is watching while in his living room eating ice cream. It's the one that features the now famous "Keep the change, you filthy animal!" reply. You see the name of the movie for an instant when he inserts the tape into the VCR.

3. Who was the only player to be named Super Bowl MVP from a LOSING team?

Answer: Chuck Howley

In Super Bowl V, Howley had two fumble recoveries in a game that was decided in the last 5 seconds (much like 2004's game). The Baltimore Colt won on Jim O'Brien's field goal to win 16-13.

4. Off what pitcher did Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run to break Babe Ruth's all-time career record?

Answer: Al Downing

He played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and also wore the same number as Hank Aaron--44.

5. If you have 1 billion dollars and spend $10,000 a day, approximately how long will the money last?

Answer: 300 years

The actual number is 273.1 years which would last you approximately 3.5 generations of descendants, not counting any interest you would earn on the money.

6. Who was producer Alan Carr's first choice for the role of Danny Zuko in the film production of "Grease"?

Answer: Henry Winkler

A.K.A "The Fonz" on the television series "Happy Days".

7. Who was the first woman to be paid a $1 million fee for a SINGLE motion picture?

Answer: Elizabeth Taylor

Having appeared in nearly 70 films beginning in the 1940's, she was paid this for the movie "Cleopatra". The movie itself cost 20th Century Fox $40 million to make, an enormous budget for that time. In fact, the gold outfit Miss Taylor wore in the movie cost $1 million itself and was so heavy she could only wear it for short periods of time.

8. Which of the following consists of both "milk" and "meat"?

Answer: coconut

This nutritional quirk is what allows castaways on deserted islands to not only survive, but thrive.

9. What did 34,729 people do in New York City in 2003?

Answer: Run in the NYC marathon

The New York City Marathon began in 1970 as a 4 loop race in Central Park for a few dozen runners. 127 people participated in the first race. In 2003, those 34,000+ runners journeyed 26.2 miles through all 5 boroughs of New York City.

10. Who played the notorious "Mr. Big" in Michael Jackson's "Moonwalker" video?

Answer: Joe Pesci

This led to his break in the "Lethal Weapon" series. Joe Pesci first gained recognition for his role in "Raging Bull". The movie's producer's actually tagged him for his role in that movie after seeing him perform in 1975's "The Death Collector". Joe Pesci has actually played in 5 movies with Robert DeNiro.

Source: Author radioman08096

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