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It Happened in Pittsburgh Trivia Quiz

Here are some fun facts about Pittsburgh that most people don't know ... even some of the locals!

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

Author
girlapollo

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
224,284

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1530

Last 3 plays: Guest 173 (7/10), Guest 100 (6/10), Guest 96 (1/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What ice cream novelty treat was introduced in 1929 by Pittsburgh company Isaly's? Hint

Scooter Crunch

Klondike Bars

Choco Taco

Fudgesicles

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following movies was NOT filmed in the Pittsburgh area? Hint

Silence of the Lambs

The Butterfly Effect

Inspector Gadget

Night of the Living Dead

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these McDonald's sandwiches was invented in Pittsburgh? Hint

Quarter Pounder with cheese

Big Mac

Filet-O-Fish

Chicken McGrill

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the only city with more bridges than Pittsburgh? Hint

Venice

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

London, England

Paris, France

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Question 5 of 10

5. What happened in Pittsburgh in 1980? Hint

First time email was used

First hair transplant

First use of an internet emoticon

First time lasers were used for surgical purposes

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Question 6 of 10

6. What year was the first pull-tab can developed in Pittsburgh? Hint

1962

1972

1983

1958

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Question 7 of 10

7. What game was first played in Pittsburgh? Hint

bingo

poker

bowling

baseball

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following comes on every sandwich from Primanti Brothers (unless you specify otherwise when ordering)? Hint

Sauerkraut

French Fries and Coleslaw

Primanti Sauce

Italian Dressing

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following amusement park attractions was invented by a Pittsburgh native? Hint

Food Stand

Carousel

Ferris Wheel

Roller Coaster

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Question 10 of 10

10. We Pittsburgh natives sure love our ice cream! What ice cream delight was first served in Pittsburgh? Hint

Hot Fudge Sundae

Ice Cream Cone

Popsicle

Banana Split

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What ice cream novelty treat was introduced in 1929 by Pittsburgh company Isaly's?

Answer: Klondike Bars

Isaly's first introduced the Klondike bar in 1929, followed by their famous "chipped ham" which was introduced in 1933.

2. Which of the following movies was NOT filmed in the Pittsburgh area?

Answer: The Butterfly Effect

The Butterfly effect was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The others were all filmed in and around Pittsburgh!

3. Which of these McDonald's sandwiches was invented in Pittsburgh?

Answer: Big Mac

The Big Mac was invented by local franchise owner Jim Delligatti in 1967.

4. What is the only city with more bridges than Pittsburgh?

Answer: Venice

With over 700 bridges in Pittsburgh and over 2000 in Allegheny County, Pittsburgh is #2 in the world for the most bridges, second only to Venice, Italy.

5. What happened in Pittsburgh in 1980?

Answer: First use of an internet emoticon

The first internet emoticon :-) came from Scott Fahlman of Carnegie Mellon University in 1980.

6. What year was the first pull-tab can developed in Pittsburgh?

Answer: 1962

Pull-tab cans were developed by Alcoa and first used by the Pittsburgh Brewing Company (Iron City) in 1962. They were only available in this area for many years.

7. What game was first played in Pittsburgh?

Answer: bingo

Bingo! This game was invented by Hugh J. Ward in the early 1920s. He first held games at carnivals, and it was being played all over the United States by 1924.

8. Which of the following comes on every sandwich from Primanti Brothers (unless you specify otherwise when ordering)?

Answer: French Fries and Coleslaw

Primanti Brothers sandwiches are a Pittsburgh Institution. If you are ever in town, stop and try one!

9. Which of the following amusement park attractions was invented by a Pittsburgh native?

Answer: Ferris Wheel

Pittsburgh native George Washington Gale Ferris designed the first Ferris Wheel for the Chicago World's Fair.

10. We Pittsburgh natives sure love our ice cream! What ice cream delight was first served in Pittsburgh?

Answer: Banana Split

The Banana Split was invented by Pittsburgh-area resident Dr. David Strickler, owner of Strickler's Drug Store.

Source: Author girlapollo

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