A Horse With No Mane Trivia Quiz

Answer: seahorse

The Hippocampus erectus is the lined seahorse, also known as the spotted seahorse or northern seahorse. They are small creatures, 5 - 7 inches in length, and they swim in an upright position. Found in the Atlantic Ocean, they are weak swimmers, and do best in an environment with plenty of marine vegetation to anchor themselves by wrapping their tails around sea grasses or seaweeds.

The vegetation also serves as a base from which they can ambush their prey, such as tiny mollusks or small crustaceans.

They can be found in a wide array of colors, but often have white-lined necks, hence their name.

Answer: Lemony Snicket

Lemony Snicket is the pen name of Daniel Handler, an American novelist. His best-known children's series is "A Series of Unfortunate Events", in which Lemony Snicket is the narrator. Centered around the lives of the Baudelaire children, orphaned by a suspicious house fire, and beset by their cousin Count Olaf, the books are dark fantasies with multiple layers of social relevance and recurring themes.
"Horseradish: Bitter Truths You Can't Avoid", was published in 2007, and it is rife with quotes, adages and truisms, interwoven into a fable of discovery - and bitter truths.

Answer: Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda is an actress, writer, former model and the driving force behind the fitness craze which began with the 'Jane Fonda Workout' series. But, her political activism has at times eclipsed her performing fame, including such incidents as her opposition to the Vietnam War, during which she was dubbed 'Hanoi Jane'. Among Fonda's numerous award nominations and wins, she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress in "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?", and won twice, for 1971's Klute" and 1978's "Coming Home". "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?" was a drama directed by Sidney Pollack, who also directed Fonda in 1979's "The Electric Horseman".

Answer: locomotive

Located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne in England, and founded in 1823, Robert Stephenson and Company developed the steam locomotive named the Rocket, which debuted in 1829. The Rocket was not the first steam locomotive, but it did incorporate several new developments which made it the basis of locomotive design for the next century.

Innovations such as a separate firebox and a single pair of driving wheels were incorporated into the Rocket's design, improving the engine's performance and capabilities. In the 150 years following the Rocket's debut, the term 'iron horse' came into regular use, especially in America, as a term usually denoting fondness or admiration for the large and powerful steam locomotives.

The iconic term has been the title of a film by John Ford, the title of a television series, and the proper name of numerous locales and businesses, and even a motorcycle club.

Answer: True

Baseballs are constructed from a core of rubber or cork, which is then wrapped in up to 1 mile of yarn or string, then covered in leather. Until 1973 the cover was usually made with horsehide, which was less likely to stretch than cowhide. That was of importance when a baseball was used over and over, often with only one ball used per game, and sometimes for multiple games. Several dozen balls are used in each game now, with the balls replaced as they become scratched, dirty or misshapen. Since 1974 professional baseballs in the US have been made with a cowhide cover of white, with red stitching.

The balls are handmade in Costa Rica, with 108 double stitches on each ball. Before use, they are treated with Baseball Rubbing Mud, which gives the pitcher better control over the ball.

Answer: United States of America and Canada

Also called the Canadian Falls, Horseshoe Falls handles 90% of the Niagara River's flow (not counting what is diverted for power supply), with the remainder going over the American Falls. Located between Ontario, Canada, and the State of New York, Horseshoe Falls is one of the three waterfalls which comprise the system called Niagara Falls.

The other two falls are the American Falls and the Bridal Veil Falls. There are two other Horseshoe Falls, one in Tasmania, Australia, and one in Wales on the River Dee.

There are an additional 22 waterfalls named Bridal Veil Falls within the US, another five in Canada, and at least 18 found elsewhere in the world.

Answer: A Horse With No Name

The band named America was founded in 1970 by Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell and Dan Peek, in London, England. The three all had American fathers and British mothers, and the three began playing music together in 1969. They released sixteen studio albums, four live albums, seven compilation albums, and had hits with several songs, including 1972's "Ventura Highway" and 1975's "Sister Golden Hair". Dan Peek left the group in 1977 to take up a career in the Christian pop music arena. America's self-titled debut album was released first in the UK in 1971, and did not contain "A Horse With No Name". Seeking a song which would do well in the US as well as in the UK, the song was added to the album for a reissue in 1972.

The album went on to reach number 1 on the US Billboard album chart, and the song reached number 1 on the US Billboard singles chart, and number 3 on the UK singles chart. Composed by Bunnell, "A Horse With No Name" was originally titled "Desert Song".

Answer: Richard Harris

Based on a 1968 short story by Dorothy M. Johnson, the film is set in the American West, and centers around the capture of an English aristocrat by a Sioux tribe. His life as a prisoner among them evolves over time as he comes to understand their way of life.
The film also starred Judith Anderson, Jean Gascon and Iron Eyes Cody. And, there were two sequels, both starring Richard Harris - 1976's "The Return of a Man Called Horse" and 1983's "The Triumphs of a Man Called Horse".
Richard Harris was an Irish actor, singer, director and writer, with a lengthy list of works. He was nominated for two Academy Awards, and won several others, including a Golden Globe and a Grammy Award. In addition to starring in 1967's "Camelot" and 1970's "Cromwell", he played Albus Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter films. Born on October 1st, 1930, he passed away on October 25th, 2002. A frequent resident at London's Savoy Hotel, when he left the hotel by stretcher just before his death, he told the diners there that 'it was the food'.

Answer: False

A rather large fish, growing up to 55 cm in length, the green jack is bluish-green, with an olive green to darker blue back, black blotches on the gill covers and a grayish belly. The fish is found along the American coastline from California to Peru, and also around Hawaii and the Galapagos Islands.

It is quite abundant in its areas, and is caught by trawling, netting and angling. The most common uses for the fish are as bait or food, although it is not considered a particularly 'good' food fish.

Answer: college football

Starring the four Marx Brothers, Thelma Todd, David Landau and Robert Greig, "Horse Feathers" was the fifth movie released which featured the four Marx Brothers. The story is centered around a football game between two colleges, the Darwin and Huxley colleges, and the rules that are stretched to accommodate the players.

The film contains some memorable comedic scenes, including a speakeasy where the password is 'swordfish', and a 'chariot' ride during the football game.