1. Hockey skates?
4. Sum 41
1) I think “cheese cutters” are double bladed skates, not necessarily just hockey.
When people tell me I’ll regret not having kids, I say that’s okay I know a really good place to cry. It’s my vacation home.
Questions for
Monday, December 30, 2024Five questions to wake up your noodle. Answers in Wednesday’s email.
1. If you’re wearing “cheese cutters,” you’re wearing a training version of what piece of sports equipment?
2. What is the only title in the original U.S. Cabinet that doesn’t begin with the word “secretary”?
3. What ’90s sitcom is the subject of an urban legend claiming that every episode contains at least one reference to Superman?
4. What Canadian band formed in 1996, after its members calculated how many days it had been since the beginning of their summer vacation?
5. What city is served by an international airport with the code "LHR"?
1. This has to be hockey.
Trivia is taking today off. Supposed to be back tomorrow.
Answers to Monday, December 30, 2024
1. If you’re wearing “cheese cutters,” you’re wearing a training version of what piece of sports equipment?
Ice skates
(they have double blades)
2. What is the only title in the original U.S. Cabinet that doesn’t begin with the word “secretary”?
Attorney General
3. What ’90s sitcom is the subject of an urban legend claiming that every episode contains at least one reference to Superman?
“Seinfeld”
(it’s not true)
4. What Canadian band formed in 1996, after its members calculated how many days it had been since the beginning of their summer vacation?
Sum 41
5. What city is served by an international airport with the code "LHR"?
London
Questions for
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Five questions to wake up your noodle. Answers in tomorrow’s email.
1. The 1908 novel “Anne of Green Gables,” by L.M. Montgomery, is set in the smallest Canadian province by both area and population. Name that province.
2. Lou Diamond Phillips and Esai Morales starred in a 1987 biopic about pioneering Mexican American rocker Ritchie Valens. That film shares what name with Valens' best-known song?
3. The release of chemicals such as endocannabinoids in your body after long periods of exercise may contribute to feelings of relaxation and calmness. What is this two-word phenomenon called?
4. Stan Mikita was a Hockey Hall of Famer, but you might know him best as the namesake and owner of a donut shop in what 1992 comedy?
5. The ochroma tree is native to South and Central America, and its wood is often used to make surfboards, fishing lures, ping pong paddles, and model airplanes. What is this tree’s more com
2. La Bamba
Tact is the ability to step on a man's toes without messing up the shine on his shoes - Harry S Truman
4. Wayne's World
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
1. Prince Edward Island - Birthplace of my Mom!!!
5. Balsa
3. Runner’s high
Answers to Wednesday, January 1, 2025
1. The 1908 novel “Anne of Green Gables,” by L.M. Montgomery, is set in the smallest Canadian province by both area and population. Name that province.
Prince Edward Island
2. Lou Diamond Phillips and Esai Morales starred in a 1987 biopic about pioneering Mexican American rocker Ritchie Valens. That film shares what name with Valens' best-known song?
“La Bamba”
3. The release of chemicals such as endocannabinoids in your body after long periods of exercise may contribute to feelings of relaxation and calmness. What is this two-word phenomenon called?
Runner’s high
4. Stan Mikita was a Hockey Hall of Famer, but you might know him best as the namesake and owner of a donut shop in what 1992 comedy?
“Wayne’s World”
5. The ochroma tree is native to South and Central America, and its wood is often used to make surfboards, fishing lures, ping pong paddles, and model airplanes. What is this tree’s more common name?
Balsa
Questions for
Theme Thursday, January 2, 2025
McDonaldland Residents: Each answer in this round will bring to mind a character living in McDonaldland.
Answers in tomorrow’s email.
1. The APGAR score is an acronym to remember a quick series of medical tests performed on a baby at one and five minutes after birth. What does the “G” in “APGAR” stand for?
2. Fans of actor Omar Sy may know that the full title of French writer Maurice Leblanc’s 1907 short story collection is “Arsène Lupin, Gentleman BLANK.” Fill in that blank.
3. The following is a list of “Simpsons” episodes: “Fears of a BLANK.” “The BLANK Stays in the Picture.” “BLANK in the Dumps.” “Like Father, Like BLANK.” “Homie the BLANK.” What word fills each of those blanks?
4. Andrew Johnson, Grover Cleveland, and Calvin Coolidge are the only three U.S. presidents who held what municipal office at some point prior to being elected president?
5. In 2018, what electric scooter company became, for a time, the fastest company in U.S. history to achieve a $1 billion valuation, also known as “unicorn” status?
1. Grimace
4. Mayor
3. Clown? I know there is an episode titled Homie the Clown, which is a total classic.
'29, '40, '74, '76, '79, '02, & '03
GPL's Resident Cabin Enthusiast & Cadets Hockey Fan
2) Burglar
When people tell me I’ll regret not having kids, I say that’s okay I know a really good place to cry. It’s my vacation home.
Answers to Thursday, January 2, 2025
McDonaldland Residents: Each answer in this round will bring to mind a character living in McDonaldland.
1. The APGAR score is an acronym to remember a quick series of medical tests performed on a baby at one and five minutes after birth. What does the “G” in “APGAR” stand for?
Grimace
2. Fans of actor Omar Sy may know that the full title of French writer Maurice Leblanc’s 1907 short story collection is “Arsène Lupin, Gentleman BLANK.” Fill in that blank.
Burglar (also translated as “Thief”)
3. The following is a list of “Simpsons” episodes: “Fears of a BLANK.” “The BLANK Stays in the Picture.” “BLANK in the Dumps.” “Like Father, Like BLANK.” “Homie the BLANK.” What word fills each of those blanks?
“Clown”
4. Andrew Johnson, Grover Cleveland, and Calvin Coolidge are the only three U.S. presidents who held what municipal office at some point prior to being elected president?
Mayor
5. In 2018, what electric scooter company became, for a time, the fastest company in U.S. history to achieve a $1 billion valuation, also known as “unicorn” status?
Bird
Questions for
Friday, January 3, 2025
Five questions to wake up your noodle. Answers in Monday’s email.
1. Quit While You’re Ahead: There are five James Bond films that star Daniel Craig. Name as many of those movies as you can for one point each. Zero points total if you get any incorrect.
2. What horror movie actor was the narrator of the 1966 animated film “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” as well as the voice of the Grinch?
3. Rhode Island is the smallest state by area. Delaware is second smallest. Which state is the third smallest?
4. What stone fruit gets its name from the fabled Greek drink of eternal life, enjoyed by the Olympian gods?
5. Today is January 3. On this date in 1521, Pope Leo X issued a decree excommunicating what German theologian and seminal figure of the Protestant Reformation?
2. Boris Karloff
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
5. Martin Luther
“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3. Connecticut
1: Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, Skyfall, Spectre, No Time to Die
B1G refs... corrupt, or just incompetent?
4) Greek drink of the Gods = nectar = nectarines
When people tell me I’ll regret not having kids, I say that’s okay I know a really good place to cry. It’s my vacation home.
Answers to Friday, January 3, 2025
1. Quit While You’re Ahead: There are five James Bond films that star Daniel Craig. Name as many of those movies as you can for one point each. Zero points total if you get any incorrect.
“Casino Royale,” “Quantum of Solace,” “Skyfall,” “Spectre,” “No Time to Die”
2. What horror movie actor was the narrator of the 1966 animated film “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” as well as the voice of the Grinch?
Boris Karloff
3. Rhode Island is the smallest state by area. Delaware is second smallest. Which state is the third smallest?
Connecticut
4. What stone fruit gets its name from the fabled Greek drink of eternal life, enjoyed by the Olympian gods?
Nectarine
5. Today is January 3. On this date in 1521, Pope Leo X issued a decree excommunicating what German theologian and seminal figure of the Protestant Reformation?
Martin Luther
Questions for
Monday, January 6, 2025
Five questions to wake up your noodle. Answers in tomorrow’s email.
1. According to Surgeon General Vivek Murthy in an advisory published last week, consuming what raises the risk of developing seven types of cancer, which is why he is advocating for updated warning labels this year?
2. Vitamin B1 is thiamine. B2 is riboflavin. What is B3?
3. What pounded-meat dish derives its name from the German for “a slice” or “a scrap”?
4. An Austro-Hungarian brothel owner named Ana Cumpanas became known as the “Woman in Red” following her involvement in the 1934 killing of what American gangster?
5. What 19th-century war was referred to derisively by its critics as “Mr. Madison’s War”?
5. The War of 1812
“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. Alcohol
4. John Dillinger, IIRC.
Tact is the ability to step on a man's toes without messing up the shine on his shoes - Harry S Truman
3. Schnitzel
Hard work will beat talent, if talent doesn't work hard.
2. Niacin
Answers to Monday, January 6, 2025
1. According to Surgeon General Vivek Murthy in an advisory published last week, consuming what raises the risk of developing seven types of cancer, which is why he is advocating for updated warning labels this year?
Alcohol
2. Vitamin B1 is thiamine. B2 is riboflavin. What is B3?
Niacin
3. What pounded-meat dish derives its name from the German for “a slice” or “a scrap”?
Schnitzel
4. An Austro-Hungarian brothel owner named Ana Cumpanas became known as the “Woman in Red” following her involvement in the 1934 killing of what American gangster?
John Dillinger
5. What 19th-century war was referred to derisively by its critics as “Mr. Madison’s War”?
The War of 1812
Questions for
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Five questions to wake up your noodle. Answers in tomorrow’s email.
1. In January 1885, a 20-year-old from Vermont named Wilson Bentley became the first person to photograph an individual what, found commonly in the early months of the year?
2. Paul Simon said he was one. Dolly Parton said she was one, and so was Kenny Rogers. John Donne said nobody was. What is it?
3. “Carry-On” is a 2024 Netflix action film in which protagonist Ethan Kopek is blackmailed while working as an agent for what government agency?
4. Many cosmetic surgeons offer a neck lift named after an African queen from the 14th century BCE. Name that queen.
5. In 1960, Venezuela, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia formed a coalition. Today, it is considered by many economists to be the world’s most powerful cartel. It is known by what acronym?
5 OPEC
B1G refs... corrupt, or just incompetent?
2.Rock?
Edit: Island
3. TSA
Tact is the ability to step on a man's toes without messing up the shine on his shoes - Harry S Truman
2. Island
1. Snowflake
4) Nefretiti
When people tell me I’ll regret not having kids, I say that’s okay I know a really good place to cry. It’s my vacation home.
Answers to Tuesday, January 7, 2025
1. In January 1885, a 20-year-old from Vermont named Wilson Bentley became the first person to photograph an individual what, found commonly in the early months of the year?
Snowflake
2. Paul Simon said he was one. Dolly Parton said she was one, and so was Kenny Rogers. John Donne said nobody was. What is it?
Island
3. “Carry-On” is a 2024 Netflix action film in which protagonist Ethan Kopek is blackmailed while working as an agent for what government agency?
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
4. Many cosmetic surgeons offer a neck lift named after an African queen from the 14th century BCE. Name that queen.
Nefertiti
5. In 1960, Venezuela, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia formed a coalition. Today, it is considered by many economists to be the world’s most powerful cartel. It is known by what acronym?
OPEC
Questions for
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Five questions to wake up your noodle. Answers in tomorrow’s email.
1. What British musician and composer, famous for his production work with U2, created the startup sound for Windows 95?
2. While commenting on her historic 2018 Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, what “Grey’s Anatomy” star quipped, “It’s an honor just to be Asian”?
3. What Basketball Hall of Famer and 12-time NBA All-Star observed Ramadan throughout his NBA career, and famously saw his stats rise while he was fasting during games?
4. What hospitably named snack brand advertised heavily in 1970s and ’80s comic books, with one-page stories showing characters like Wonder Woman, The Hulk, and Archie Andrews enjoying their snacks?
5. Lake Tanganyika is the world’s longest and second-deepest freshwater lake. It’s also home to the port city of Bujumbura, the economic capital of what east-central African country?
1 Brian Eno
2. Sandra Oh
Hard work will beat talent, if talent doesn't work hard.
3. Kareem Abdul Jabbar
4. Hostess
Tact is the ability to step on a man's toes without messing up the shine on his shoes - Harry S Truman
5. Burundi
Answers to Wednesday, January 8, 2025
1. What British musician and composer, famous for his production work with U2, created the startup sound for Windows 95?
Brian Eno
2. While commenting on her historic 2018 Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, what “Grey’s Anatomy” star quipped, “It’s an honor just to be Asian”?
Sandra Oh
3. What Basketball Hall of Famer and 12-time NBA All-Star observed Ramadan throughout his NBA career, and famously saw his stats rise while he was fasting during games?
Hakeem Olajuwon
4. What hospitably named snack brand advertised heavily in 1970s and ’80s comic books, with one-page stories showing characters like Wonder Woman, The Hulk, and Archie Andrews enjoying their snacks?
Hostess
5. Lake Tanganyika is the world’s longest and second-deepest freshwater lake. It’s also home to the port city of Bujumbura, the economic capital of what east-central African country?
Burundi
Questions for
Theme Thursday, January 9, 2025
Women in Red: The “Woman in Red” is a common trope in pop culture. Here are five examples.
Answers in tomorrow’s email.
1. What video game character — whose trademark red trench coat and hat made their debut in 1985 — goes by such nicknames as “The Lady in Red” and “The Miss in Misdemeanor”?
2. Name this 1999 movie: “You have to understand, most of these people are not ready to be unplugged. And many of them are so inured, so hopelessly dependent on the system, that they will fight to protect it. Were you listening to me? Or were you looking at the woman in the red dress?”
3. In what 1984 movie does a demonically possessed woman in a red dress announce, “There is no Dana… only ZUUL”?
4. Ms. Sara Bellum has red hair, wears a red dress and red shoes, and her face never appears on screen. She is the assistant to the Mayor of Townsville, although everyone knows she’s really the one in charge. Name that TV series.
5. What 1930s cartoon character wears a red flapper dress and is supposedly based on singer Helen Kane?
1 Carmen San Diego
2 The Matrix
B1G refs... corrupt, or just incompetent?
3. Ghostbusters
5. Betty Boop?
Tact is the ability to step on a man's toes without messing up the shine on his shoes - Harry S Truman
