Musical Maladies III Trivia Quiz

Answer: Heartburn

"Barracuda" by American rock band Heart was released in 1977 and reached number 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Heartburn or acid indigestion is a pain in the chest can be caused by spicy food, alcohol, overeating, or even tight clothing.

Answer: Robert Plantar Wart

Robert Plant is best known as the lead singer for the English rock band Led Zeppelin. In 1984, Plant formed an all-star group with Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck and called themselves the Honeydrippers. Plantar warts form on the bottoms of the feet and toes and can make it painful to walk. Removal can be done with acids or they can be surgically removed.

Answer: Eczemamas & Papas

"California Dreamin'" by the Mamas and the Papas was released in 1964 and reached number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Eczema, or dermatitis, is an inflammation of the skin, that causes itchiness, redness and a rash. It can affect any part of the body. The cause of eczema is unknown but thought to be caused by genetics, environmental factors, or a combination of both.

Answer: Bononucleosis

Bono, born Paul David Hewson, is the Irish singer-songwriter of the rock band U2. He is an activist for human rights and social justice causes. Mononucleosis virus can cause fever, sore throat, enlarged lymph nodes in the neck, and tiredness. It usually disappears on its own in a few weeks with plenty of rest, drinking fluids, and taking over-the-counter pain and fever-reducing medicines.

Answer: Bubonickelback plague

"Photograph" by Canadian rock band Nickelback was released in 2005 and reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The bubonic plague virus comes from the bite of infected fleas. The 'Black Death' plague was responsible for killing an estimated 25 million people in Afro-Eurasia from 1346 to 1353.

Answer: Covideokilledtheradiostar-19

"Video Killed the Radio Star" by the Buggles was released in 1979 and reached number 40 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The video became famous for being the first video to run on the new cable channel MTV. Covid-19 is a contagious disease caused by a virus that causes fatigue, breathing difficulties, loss of smell, and loss of taste.

The first cases were identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.

Answer: Osdevoporosis

"Whip It" by the American rock band Devo was released in 1980 and reached number 14 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Osteoporosis is a condition which causes bones become weak and brittle. Most people don't know that they have the problem until they suffer some kind of bone fracture.

Answer: Dojacataracts

"Say So" by American rapper and singer Doja Cat was released in 2020 and reached number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, but a re-mix version of the song with Nicki Minaj made it to the number one spot. Cataracts are a clouding of the lens of the eye which makes things look as if it was foggy or as if you were looking through a dirty window. Cloudy lenses can be replaced with artificial lenses in a simple out patient procedure.

Answer: Holydiverticulitis

"Holy Diver" by American heavy metal band Dio was released in 1983 and reached number 12 on the US Mainstream Rock (Billboard) chart. Diverticulitis is an inflammation or infection in one or more small pouches in the digestive tract. The condition can cause abdominal pain, fever, nausea, and a change in bowel habits.

There are many possible causes of the condition which include, straining to have a bowel movement, obesity, lack of exercise, smoking, and genetics.

Answer: Mammameasles

"Mamma Mia" by the Swedish pop group ABBA was released in 1975 and reached number 12 on the US Adult Contemporary (Billboard) chart. Measles is a contagious respiratory infection that causes cough, runny nose, inflamed eyes, sore throat, fever, and a red, blotchy skin rash.