Sunday, September 28, 2008

General Trivia Questions #2,713-2,718

Question 2,713: Entertainment & Food -- A Man, A Plan, A Scan

What was the first item ever checked out with a supermarket scanner?

a) Certs
b) Hershey bar
c) Juicyfruit gum
d) Tic Tacs

Question 2,714: History & Government -- Journeyed From Japan

Outside of Japan, what city has the most residents of Japanese descent?

a) Honolulu, Hawaii
b) Sao Paulo, Brazil
c) Seattle, Washington
d) Vancouver, British Columbia

Question 2,715: Math & Science -- Stumbling Upon Silicon

What scientist discovered selenium, silicon, and thorium?

a) Andre Debierne
b) Jons Jakob Berzelius
c) Peter Armbruster
d) Smithson Tennant

Question 2,716: Geography & Nature -- Old Opportunity

In 1995, which U.S. state changed its nickname from the Land of Opportunity to the Natural State?

a) Alabama
b) Alaska
c) Arkansas
d) Illinois

Question 2,717: Literature & Arts -- Minor Mystery Men

What American mystery author's less well-known heroes were Douglas Selby, Donald Lam, and Bertha Cool?

a) Earl Derr Biggers
b) Edward l. Stratemeyer
c) Erle Stanley Gardner
d) Mickey Spillane

Question 2,718: Sports & Games -- MLB Mascots

Which Major League Baseball team's mascots include Homer and Rally?

a) Atlanta Braves
b) Chicago White Sox
c) Colorado Rockies
d) Detroit Tigers

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