*** Tough Thursday Trivia - February Edition AND ANSWERS ***

[Jake]

Despite a nasty migraine that knocked me out for 12 hrs and counting, I told you that we'd revisit TTT as questions came to me, and lo and behold, questions came to me.



if you're not familiar with the concept, 25 questions - post your answers below. This isn't an open book test, so refrain from looking the questions up on this little device we call 'the internet'. Cheaters will be givein migraines and vertigo, and you don't want that... trust me.


Answers posted Saturday, so you have 2 days. Best of luck!




1. Ernst Vom Rath's murder directly led to which infamous event?

2. German John Rabe facilitated the rescue of citizens of which city during WWII?

3. What famous book had 3 original printings, with the original 1818 printing being by anonymous, with a forward by a famous poet?

4. "The People Of The South Wind" is a literal translation into English of the names claimed by which 2 US States?

5. What Latin word - common in church-speak - literally means eyelash to eyelash?

6. The murder of First Lieutenant Robert Paz facilitated which US military action?

7. Who was the first Roman Emperor to travel to Great Britain?

8. The Mantell incident is a plane crash that was allegedly caused by what?

9. What infamous British Isle King traveled to Rome to meet the Pope in the 10th Century?

10. Who did Oliver Sipple save from an Assassination attempt in the 1970's?

11. Which famous world leader received the US Congressional Medal of Freedom & Lenin medal of order?

12. Who was Bishop Judah Kyriakos great grandfather's brother, according to documents?

13. Yvonne Amache Davis is a widow of 2 men who belong in what exclusive award winning club?

14. What was the first Christmas Carol to mention Santa Claus?

15. What book was first burned publicly in Bolton, England in December 1988?

16. Who released the 1970's hit album Tea for the Tillerman?

17. Which terrorist organization murdered Paul A. Bloomquist in the 1970's?

18. Which government agency created the controversial animation video that depicted what allegedly happened to TWA Flight 800?

19. Kaka is the old Norse word for what popular food today?

20. Carol Channing was the first celebrity to perform at what yearly event?

21. Which fast food restaurant was the first to include a handicapped person to their kids meal promotional packaging?

22. What guitar playing rocker was born Steven Lento?

23. Which European country calls itself Suomi in it's native tongue?

24. Who was the last King of England born in what is now France?

25. The Epiphany Rising was a turn of the 15th century plot to depose which English king?

[AlpineValley804]

17. The Weather Underground
18. NSA
20. New Years Eve ball drop.
21. Burger King.

[AlpineValley804]

23. Serbia

[DMBluedevils]

Damn these are tough.

[DIDriveOut2SPAC]

Originally Posted by Jake

Despite a nasty migraine that knocked me out for 12 hrs and counting, I told you that we'd revisit TTT as questions came to me, and lo and behold, questions came to me.



if you're not familiar with the concept, 25 questions - post your answers below. This isn't an open book test, so refrain from looking the questions up on this little device we call 'the internet'. Cheaters will be givein migraines and vertigo, and you don't want that... trust me.


Answers posted Saturday, so you have 2 days. Best of luck!




1. Ernst Vom Rath's murder directly led to which infamous event?

Kristalnacht

2. German John Rabe facilitated the rescue of citizens of which city during WWII?

Nanjing, WW2 capital of China

3. What famous book had 3 original printings, with the original 1818 printing being by anonymous, with a forward by a famous poet?

No clue

4. "The People Of The South Wind" is a literal translation into English of the names claimed by which 2 US States?

Kansas and Arkansas, Thanks Kansas album!!

5. What Latin word - common in church-speak - literally means eyelash to eyelash?

Reconciliation

6. The murder of First Lieutenant Robert Paz facilitated which US military action?

US Invasion of Panama - I was just down there at the museum in Panama City

7. Who was the first Roman Emperor to travel to Great Britain?

Juluis Ceaser

8. The Mantell incident is a plane crash that was allegedly caused by what?

A UFO

9. What infamous British Isle King traveled to Rome to meet the Pope in the 10th Century?

No clue. Henry?

10. Who did Oliver Sipple save from an Assassination attempt in the 1970's?

President Ford

11. Which famous world leader received the US Congressional Medal of Freedom & Lenin medal of order?

No clue

12. Who was Bishop Judah Kyriakos great grandfather's brother, according to documents?

Jesus

13. Yvonne Amache Davis is a widow of 2 men who belong in what exclusive award winning club?

Heismann Winners

14. What was the first Christmas Carol to mention Santa Claus?

No Clue

15. What book was first burned publicly in Bolton, England in December 1988?

Catcher in The Rye?

16. Who released the 1970's hit album Tea for the Tillerman?

Cat Stevens. Terrorist!!!!!

17. Which terrorist organization murdered Paul A. Bloomquist in the 1970's?

VietCong

18. Which government agency created the controversial animation video that depicted what allegedly happened to TWA Flight 800?

I am assuming the National Transportation Safety Board?


19. Kaka is the old Norse word for what popular food today?

Cake

20. Carol Channing was the first celebrity to perform at what yearly event?

No clue, The Tony Awards?

21. Which fast food restaurant was the first to include a handicapped person to their kids meal promotional packaging?

Burger King?


22. What guitar playing rocker was born Steven Lento?

Van Zandt


23. Which European country calls itself Suomi in it's native tongue?

Finland

24. Who was the last King of England born in what is now France?

Charlemange, haha no clue

25. The Epiphany Rising was a turn of the 15th century plot to depose which English king?

One of the Henry's, 4?

[Joruus]

3. What famous book had 3 original printings, with the original 1818 printing being by anonymous, with a forward by a famous poet?
Frankenstein

[Giant Jew]

7. Who was the first Roman Emperor to travel to Great Britain?

Claudius

[Jake]

I think I may do something I've never done... give hints.. by 2 ET or so.


these were just crazy tough.. I've been watching too many documentaries recently

[Jake]

you guys were not prepared for this. Obviously.


here's the answers




TTT One Shots


1. Ernst Vom Rath's murder directly led to which infamous event? Krystallnatch. Vom Rath was gay and may have been killed by a former lover.

2. German John Rabe facilitated the rescue of citizens of which city during WWII?
Nanking. He saved thousands of people from advancing Japanese forces.

3. What famous book had 3 original printings, with the original 1818 printing being by anonymous, with a forward by a famous poet?
Frankenstein. Mary Shelley's husband Percy Bysshe wrote the forward.

4. "The People Of The South Wind" is a literal translation into English of the names claimed by which 2 US States?
Kansas and Arkansas. Neither is probably exactly correct.

5. What Latin word - common in church-speak - literally means eyelash to eyelash?
Reconciliation. Thin hair to thin hair is probably more accurate.

6. The murder of First Lieutenant Robert Paz facilitated which US military action?
Panama. It was from his murder that George Bush ordered forces to invade.

7. Who was the first Roman Emperor to travel to Great Britain?
Hadrian. That's why they named the wall for him.

8. The Mantell incident is a plane crash that was allegedly caused by what? UFO. He lost altitude climbing chasing after a flying saucer and crashed.

9. What infamous British Isle King traveled to Rome to meet the Pope in the 10th Century?
Macbeth. Yes, he was a real king. And no, he wasn't as bad as Shakespeare made him out to be.

10. Who did Oliver Sipple save from an Assassination attempt in the 1970's? Gerald Ford. A landmark court decision on public vs private life resulted from the case, as Sipple didn't want the publicity mainly because he was gay and his family didn't know. The national media outed him.

11. Which famous world leader received the US Congressional Medal of Freedom & Lenin medal of order?
Mandela. People forget he was a member of the South African Communist party

12. Who was Bishop Judah Kyriakos great grandfather's brother, according to documents?
Jesus. To Ancient people, the fact that Jesus had brothers wasn't a big deal and fairly common knowledge

13. Yvonne Amache Davis is a widow of 2 men who belong in what exclusive award winning club?
Heisman winners. She outlived both her husbands

14. What was the first Christmas Carol to mention Santa Claus?
Up on the house top. Written in the mid 1850's.

15. What book was first burned publicly in Bolton, England in December 1988?
Satanic Verses. Samon Rusdie's controversial book dealing with Islam

16. Who released the 1970's hit album Tea for the Tillerman?
Cat Stevens.

17. Which terrorist organization murdered Paul A. Bloomquist in the 1970's?
Baader-Meindorf/Red Army Faction. They were a left-wing group based in West Germany

18. Which government agency created the controversial animation video that depicted what allegedly happened to TWA Flight 800?
The CIA. That didn't help people who thought the verdict was implausible.

19. Kaka is the old Norse word for what popular food today?
Cake. It was more of a shortbread originally.

20. Carol Channing was the first celebrity to perform at what yearly event?
The Super Bowl halftime. She actually preformed twice

21. Which fast food restaurant was the first to include a handicapped person to their kids meal promotional packaging?
Burger King. One of the kids was in a wheelchair

22. What guitar playing rocker was born Steven Lento?
Little Stevie Van Zandt. He took his step-father's name; his birth father was Italian.

23. Which European country calls itself Suomi in it's native tongue?
Finland. Finnish is closer to Russian, whereas Norway and Sweden are Germanic languages.

24. Who was the last King of England born in what is now France?
Henry II. He was part of the Normandy line of kings

25. The Epiphany Rising was a turn of the 15th century plot to depose which English king?
Henry IV. It was after Henry IV deposed Richard II to take the crown under dubious circumstances. But he put the threat down and remained King.

"People of the South Wind" is the translation of which US state?
Arkansas

[whodat]

What are the chances we can convince Jake to bring Tough Trivia Thursday back? We do have at least 9 months (or longer) until full band shows, so what better time then now to bring back a classic.

[Jake]

Originally Posted by whodat

What are the chances we can convince Jake to bring Tough Trivia Thursday back? We do have at least 9 months (or longer) until full band shows, so what better time then now to bring back a classic.

zero.zero



I simply don't have the time. I wish I did, but I'm way too busy now to formulate questions.


sorry.

[whodat]

Originally Posted by Jake

zero.zero



I simply don't have the time. I wish I did, but I'm way too busy now to formulate questions.


sorry.

Thanks for the response, Jake. For some reason this popped in my head last night, so figured it was worth a shot. I would ask Joe M. to step up and take over, but between ironing his clothes and doing his hair, he doesn't have the time either.