We had 8 teams in for Trivia on Tuesday night, and a close race between three teams into the final rounds. BTW, the Q Train lightning round of "Member of Congress or Porn Star?" was a success, as the scores were pretty good. (I guess people know their politicians and adult film stars!) The team of 9/17-Happy Constitution Day! Happy Birthday Julie Goldberg! (which also won for Best Team Name) pulled out a close victory, with 45 points. They got 4 of 5 correct in the IQ Trivia round, to jump from second place to victory. Congratulations to Julie on the win, and on her birthday!
Second place ended in a tie between two of the best regular teams, DIMS and B Team, both with 43 points. We broke the tie with "What is the population of the nation of Spain as of 2019?" DIMS was closest to the answer (just over 47 million) and got second place, with B Team taking third.
Current Events
1. Mark Sanford, a former governor and congressman from what southern state, announced he will challenge President Trump for the 2020 Republican presidential nomination?
2. What Hall of Fame pitcher was awarded The Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Trump earlier this week?
3. The US Patent and Trademark Office denied what sports superstar's attempt to trademark the phrase "Taco Tuesday" last week?
4. Actress Felicity Huffman was given how long in prison last week for her role in the college admission scandal, sparking outrage over light it is?
5. Thieves stole a solid gold toilet worth about $1.25 million from the birthplace of what British leader last Saturday, causing significant damage and flooding to the building?
6. A multiple drone attack by members of the Houthi Movement on two major oil facilities forced what Middle Eastern country to cut more than half its oil production?
7. What legendary producer became the oldest person ever to win an Emmy award at the age of 97 last Saturday, producing the live "All In The Family" and "The Jeffersons" special for ABC?
September Trivia
1. In September 2002, Kelly Clarkson became the first winner on what TV reality show?
2. In September 1991, the name of the Russian city St. Petersburg was restored after it was known by what name since 1924?
3. A lockout began in September 2004 which led to what professional sports league being canceled for one full season?
4. On September 19, 2005, the sitcom "How I Met Your Mother" premiered on what TV network?
5. On September 25, 1980, John Bonham, what rock band's drummer, died of alcohol asphyxiation?
6. What is the birthstone for the month of September?
7. Name 1 of the 2 US presidents who originally became president in the month of September.
The Q Train: Members of Congress or Porn Star Trivia
1. Aleska Diamond
2. Josh Harder
3. Andy Biggs
4. Madison Young
5. Jessie Andrews
6. Mike Rounds
7. Gianna Michaels
8. Virginia Foxx
9. Brendon Miller
10. Harley Rouda
General Knowledge
1. Samuel Clemens was the real name of what famous 19th century American? ( 1 pt)
2. What is the generation name given to those born from 1977-1995? ( 1 pt)
3. Who played the President of the US in the 2002 film "Love Actually?" ( 1 pt)
4. A 20-year study in 2013 concluded that what color car is most likely to be in an auto accident? ( 2 pt)
5. Queen Letizia is the current monarch of what European country? ( 2 pt)
6. Between Kim, Lee and Park, which is the most common surname in South Korea? ( 2 pt)
7. How many states does the Mississippi River flow through or border? ( 3 pt)
IQ Trivia
1. What ancient wonder was the tallest structure in the world for 3800 years? ( 3 points)
2. What 19th century woman was the first female depicted on an American coin in 1979? ( 4 points)
3. Who is the only person to succeed in winning the presidency after having lost an election as a vice-presidential candidate? ( 4 points)
4. First nominated in 1977, and then again in 2016, who holds the record for the longest time between Oscar nominations for portraying the same character? ( 4 points)
5. In 1974, what was the first magazine to sell 1 billion copies in a single year? ( 5 points)
Answers
Current Events
1. South Carolina; 2. Mariano Rivera; 3. LeBron James; 4. 14 days; 5. Winston Churchill; 6. Saudi Arabia; 7. Norman Lear.
September Trivia
1. "American Idol;" 2. Leningrad; 3. NHL; 4. CBS; 5. Led Zeppelin; 6. Sapphire; 7. Chester Arthur and Theodore Roosevelt.
The Q Train: Member of Congress or Porn Star Trivia
1. Porn star; 2. Congress (Rep, CA); 3. Congress (Rep, AZ); 4. Porn star; 5. Porn star; 6. Congress (Sen, SD); 7. Porn star; 8. Congress (Rep, NC); 9. Porn star; 10. Congress (Rep, CA).
General Knowledge
1. Mark Twain; 2. Millennials (Generation Y); 3. Billy Bob Thornton; 4. black; 5. Spain; 6. Kim; 7. ten.
IQ Trivia
1. The Great Pyramid of Giza; 2. Susan B. Anthony; 3. Franklin D.Roosevelt: 4. Sylvester Stallone; 5. TV Guide.
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