FunTrivia Entertainment Mix: Vol 19 Quiz

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1. One of the earliest text-based electronic games was released in 1971 and it depicted events from 1847. What was this game in which players led a group of settlers traveling from Independence, Missouri in a covered wagon?

Answer: The Oregon Trail

After the first version of "The Oregon Trail" the game's lead developer, Don Rawitsch, was hired by the Minnesota Educational Computing Consortium to create an enhanced version of the game which was released in 1975. This version was extremely popular and it recreated the trek west along the historic 2,170 mile Oregon Trail.

In the game players had to hunt for food, purchase supplies, tend to the wounded and make traveling decisions.

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2. The N64 is a video game console created by what company?

Answer: Nintendo

Nintendo released the first N64 (Nintendo 64) consoles in Japan and North America in 1996 bringing with them some of the most famous console games and series ever released. Nintendo 64 is named after its 64-bit processor.
Notably, the Nintendo 64 was one of the first consoles to feature 3D graphics and was a major hit for the company. It was followed many years later by the Gamecube in an attempt to combat products from both Sony and Microsoft (the PlayStation 2 and Xbox, respectively).

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3. What kind of entertainers were Marcel Marceau, Jean Soubeyran, and Nola Rae?

Answer: Mimes

These entertainers were all world renowned mimes. Mime is first mentioned in ancient Greek writings where it is referred to as "pantomimus". Other words for this type of performance are mummer plays and dumbshows. A mime tells a story by acting it out and without using speech.

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4. "The Cisco Kid" was a hero in the old West. He rode a horse that Spanish speakers would consider to be a "Devil" of a steed. What was the horse's name?

Answer: Diablo

The Cisco Kid appeared in comic book form and also as a series in the early days of television. Naturally, he was a hero, and fought on the side of the lawful and just. His sidekick was Pancho, whose horse was "Loco". Cisco's horse was "Diablo", which is Spanish for "Devil".

In the TV series, "The Cisco Kid" was portrayed by Duncan Renaldo, and "Pancho" was portrayed by Leo Carillo.

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5. Which of these is a fictional chemical element in the Donald Duck universe?

Answer: Bombastium

In the Donald Duck universe, Bombastium is a fictional element which is said to be the rarest element on earth. Every time you try Bombastium it has a different taste. If only one atom of bombastium is dropped into a barrel of water, the water turns into ice cream - with a different flavor each time.

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6. It is not hard to keep up with this person; who had a famous father who defended O.J. Simpson in his murder trial?

Answer: Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian is also famous for dating athletes like Reggie Bush. Also, she became more famous after an embarrassing video surfaced between her and R&B singer Ray-J.

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7. Which of these cartoon characters wears the least clothing?

Answer: Scooby-Doo

Scooby-Doo has only ever worn a collar in the dozens of television and cinematic features since William Hanna and Joseph Barbera created him in 1969. The others wear more personified clothing.

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8. What American fashion designer began his career selling ties in 1967 and became famous for his Polo shirts and accessories worldwide?

Answer: Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren was born Ralph Lifshitz on October 14, 1939 in Bronx, New York. In 1967, Ralph Lauren opened a store in New York which sold ties and other accessories. He is famous for the Polo men's and women's fashions and children's wear. The Ralph Lauren Corporation has over 600 stores worldwide.

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9. What magician was known as "the man who fooled Houdini"?

Answer: Dai Vernon

Harry Houdini (1874-1926) was known to brag that if he saw a card trick performed at least three times, he could figure out how it was done. Dai Vernon (1894-1992), born David Frederick Wingfield Verner, tested Houdini's claim with a variation of the magic trick known as "The Ambitious Card", or "The Elevator Card", in which the selected card appears to return to the top of the deck after being placed somewhere in the middle. Houdini was forced to admit he was baffled by Vernon's version. Afterward, Vernon changed his billing from "The King of Kards" to "The Man Who Fooled Houdini". In his life he perfected many standard close-up magic tricks, including the modern "cups and balls" routine.

David Copperfield, Criss Angel, and Penn Jillette were all born long after Houdini died.

Question by player gracious1

10. Which of the following articles of clothing is a type of shoe?

Answer: Huarache

The Huarache is a popular Mexican sandal. When translated into English, the name huarache means sandal. The shoe became popular in the 1950s and it is mentioned in the song by the Beach Boys "Surfin' USA". The Cloche, Stetson and Pork Pie are all types of hats.

Question by player maryjdonohoe57

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

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