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Quiz about FunTrivia Entertainment Mix Vol 21
Quiz about FunTrivia Entertainment Mix Vol 21

FunTrivia Entertainment Mix: Vol 21 Quiz


A mix of 10 Entertainment questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!

A multiple-choice quiz by FTBot. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
FTBot
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
416,378
Updated
May 02 24
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
544
Last 3 plays: elmslea (6/10), Kiwikaz (7/10), sadwings (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. In the UK, what are Flamingo Land, Alton Towers and Blackpool Pleasure Beach, which feature "Velocity", "Rita" and the "Pepsi Max Big One"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. When were artificial nails first worn? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The Sunday comic strip, "Opus", which was drawn by Berkeley Breathed between 2003 and 2008, featured what kind of aquatic bird as the main character? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. According to the Disney Company, what kind of animals are Roger, Thumper, Tag-a-long, and Oswald? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Why is the number '92' on the Ace of Spades in a pack of Bee Playing Cards?
Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In the movie 'Back to the Future', what brand underwear does Marty McFly wear? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which of the following fictional characters is not known for having a blue skin? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is Donald Duck's middle name? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which series of fighting games pits characters from various Nintendo franchises, from Mario to Link, and Kirby to Pikachu, against each other in combat? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In which "oddly informative" U.S. National Public Radio program can you hear Peter Sagal quiz a rotating panel of authors and humorists, along with a special celebrity guest, about the news of the week? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In the UK, what are Flamingo Land, Alton Towers and Blackpool Pleasure Beach, which feature "Velocity", "Rita" and the "Pepsi Max Big One"?

Answer: Theme Parks

Flamingo Land is in North Yorkshire and the ride "Velocity" was installed there in 2005, and reaches 60 mph in 2.8 seconds. "Rita", known as the "Queen of Speed", is located at Alton Towers in Staffordshire. Blackpool Pleasure Beach in Lancashire is home of the "Pepsi Max Big One", which is billed as "Europe's Biggest Roller Coaster" and has a top speed of 85mph.

Question by player demurechicky
2. When were artificial nails first worn?

Answer: Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)

Chinese nail extensions were worn by noblewomen. These women wore the nails to demonstrate that they didn't need to perform manual labor.

Question by player marianjoy
3. The Sunday comic strip, "Opus", which was drawn by Berkeley Breathed between 2003 and 2008, featured what kind of aquatic bird as the main character?

Answer: Penguin

Opus was a penguin and prior to getting his own strip, was seen often in the artist's previous comics, "Bloom County" and "Outland". Opus started off as a pet of one of the other characters but eventually came into his own.

Question by player mike32768
4. According to the Disney Company, what kind of animals are Roger, Thumper, Tag-a-long, and Oswald?

Answer: Rabbits

Many people may know Roger Rabbit (who has his own movie) and Thumper from "Bambi". Tag-a-long is from Disney's "Robin Hood" (1973). Oswald was a rabbit cartoon character created by Ub Iwerks and Walt Disney before the creation of Mickey Mouse.

Question by player eunice2
5. Why is the number '92' on the Ace of Spades in a pack of Bee Playing Cards?

Answer: First made in 1892

They were first manufactured by Consolidated-Dougherty in 1892. The United States Playing Card Company acquired the company soon after. The standard poker deck is also known as deck type 92. Bee playing cards have a diamond pattern on the back, usually red or blue in color, and are used in many casinos.

A beehive is in the middle of the Ace of Spades and a court jester stands on top a bee as the Joker.

Question by player serpa
6. In the movie 'Back to the Future', what brand underwear does Marty McFly wear?

Answer: Calvin Klein

When Marty goes back to 1955 he follows his teenaged father and is knocked unconscious by a car. When he wakes up he is being looked after by his mother who develops a crush on him. She thinks his name is Calvin Klein because of the name on his underwear.

Question by player leith90
7. Which of the following fictional characters is not known for having a blue skin?

Answer: The Incredible Hulk

The Incredible Hulk was created by Stan Lee in 1962 for his mega-popular Marvel Comics. The Hulk was going originally going to be grey but because of an issue with the coloring, the Hulk ultimately became the green color that he is known for now.

Question by player San13623
8. What is Donald Duck's middle name?

Answer: Fauntleroy

Donald, another Disney creation, debuted in June 1934 in a cartoon titled "The Wise Little Hen" and then starred in 128 cartoons. He also appeared in many other cartoons with Mickey Mouse, Goofy and Pluto. His middle name was revealed in the cartoon titled "Donald gets Drafted" in 1942.



Question by player pjjc
9. Which series of fighting games pits characters from various Nintendo franchises, from Mario to Link, and Kirby to Pikachu, against each other in combat?

Answer: Super Smash Bros.

The "Super Smash Bros." series began in 1999 when "Super Smash Bros." was released on Nintendo 64. The series has had several instalments released on multiple consoles since. Mario, Link, Kirby, and Pikachu have all been playable characters from the outset, appearing in 1999's "Super Smash Bros.".

Question by player Rizeeve
10. In which "oddly informative" U.S. National Public Radio program can you hear Peter Sagal quiz a rotating panel of authors and humorists, along with a special celebrity guest, about the news of the week?

Answer: Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me!

"Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me," tagged as the "Oddly Informative News Quiz," is one of NPR's most popular radio programs. Regulars include national advice columnist Amy Dickinson, the stand-up comic Paula Poundstone, and the man who says "We'll leave the light on for you" on a thousand radio/TV commercials for Motel 6 (Tom Bodett).

Question by player gracious1
Source: Author FTBot

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