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Useless State Trivia Trivia Quiz

I thought it would be fun to find out some things I may not have known about the 50 states. Here are the first ten.

A multiple-choice quiz by Lis92. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Lis92

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
155,912

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1666

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what state was Kool-Aid invented in 1927 and the 911 emergency system developed and first used? Hint

Virginia

Idaho

Nebraska

California

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Question 2 of 10

2. What state is the only state to have flags of six different nations to fly over it? Hint

Texas

New York

New Mexico

Colorado

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which state was the setting for the movie "Twister" and had the world's first parking meter installed? Hint

Nebraska

Oklahoma

Texas

Arizona

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Question 4 of 10

4. In which state did Pizza Hut open its first store? This state won the award for most beautiful license plate in 1981. Hint

Kansas

Mississippi

Louisiana

North Dakota

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which state is the home of the world's only "Corn Palace", and Mount Moriah Cemetery? Hint

Oregon

Minnesota

South Dakota

Idaho

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Question 6 of 10

6. In which state is Snake Alley, the most crooked street in the world according to Ripley's "Believe It or Not" and the state where John Wayne was born? Hint

Wisconsin

Washington

Illinois

Iowa

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Question 7 of 10

7. In which state is the world's largest buffalo monument and Max G. Taubert built a 50 foot high pyramid of empty oil cans? Hint

New Mexico

North Dakota

Louisiana

Nebraska

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which was the first state to free its slaves and to invent iced tea at its World's Fair? Hint

Missouri

Wisconsin

Arizona

Ohio

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which is the only state in history to turn down the Olympics and the state in which Doc Holliday died at the Hotel Glenwood? Hint

Colorado

Texas

South Dakota

Nevada

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which state is the one where Tonka trucks were developed and are still manufactured? Hint

Indiana

South Carolina

Texas

Minnesota

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what state was Kool-Aid invented in 1927 and the 911 emergency system developed and first used?

Answer: Nebraska

Kool-Aid was invented by Edwin E. Perkins in Hastings and the 911 system was developed in Lincoln.

2. What state is the only state to have flags of six different nations to fly over it?

Answer: Texas

Six different flags have flown over Texas during eight changes of government. Spanish 1519-1685, French 1685-1690, Spanish 1690-1821, Mexican 1821-1836, Republic of Texas 1836-1845, United States 1845-1861, Confederate States 1861-1865, and United States 1865-Present.

3. Which state was the setting for the movie "Twister" and had the world's first parking meter installed?

Answer: Oklahoma

The first parking meter was installed on July 16, 1935.

4. In which state did Pizza Hut open its first store? This state won the award for most beautiful license plate in 1981.

Answer: Kansas

Pizza Hut opened its first store in Wichita, and Kansas won the most beautiful license plate for its wheat design.

5. Which state is the home of the world's only "Corn Palace", and Mount Moriah Cemetery?

Answer: South Dakota

The Corn Palace is in Mitchell and Mount Moriah Cemetery boasts the final resting place of Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickock.

6. In which state is Snake Alley, the most crooked street in the world according to Ripley's "Believe It or Not" and the state where John Wayne was born?

Answer: Iowa

Snake Alley is in Burlington, Iowa and John Wayne was born in Winterset, Iowa on May 26, 1907.

7. In which state is the world's largest buffalo monument and Max G. Taubert built a 50 foot high pyramid of empty oil cans?

Answer: North Dakota

The world's largest buffalo monument is at Frontier Village in Jamestown. It is 26 feet high, 46 feet long, and weighs 60 tons. Max G. Taubert's oil can pyramid is in Casselton.

8. Which was the first state to free its slaves and to invent iced tea at its World's Fair?

Answer: Missouri

The slaves were freed in 1865, and iced tea was invented in St. Louis at the World's Fair by Richard Blechyden in 1904.

9. Which is the only state in history to turn down the Olympics and the state in which Doc Holliday died at the Hotel Glenwood?

Answer: Colorado

Colorado turned down the Olympics in 1976 after 62% of the voters voted against it and Doc Holliday died in Glenwood Springs on November 8, 1887.

10. Which state is the one where Tonka trucks were developed and are still manufactured?

Answer: Minnesota

Tonka trucks are manufactured in Minnetonka.

Source: Author Lis92

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