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1. When Jimbob was a wee bit younger, say in the 1960s, Mattel produced an unusual toy. You squeezed a weird gel-like substance into a mould and put it in an oven. When it was finished baking, the result was a fancy dancy candy. What was this toy called?

Answer: Incredible Edibles

The gel, called "Gobble De-Goop", was created by a chemist named Don Lusk. The candy, although a bit rubbery for my taste, was shaped like bugs and worms, which definitely added to the appeal.

This question was written by team member Jimbob55.

2. One of Mikey's favorite TV shows of all time was "The Andy Griffith Show". Don Knotts won five Emmy awards for his portrayal of the high-strung bumbling deputy, Barney Fife. Thinking that the "The Andy Griffith Show" was due to be cancelled soon, Knotts began looking for work elsewhere. Over the next few years, he made several absurd movies. In which live-action/animated film did he portray a human who turns into a talking fish?

Answer: The Incredible Mr. Limpet

Don Knotts plays a shy bookkeeper named Henry Limpet. Mr. Limpet tries to join the U.S. Navy, but finds himself rejected. He happens to fall off a pier and miraculously turns into a fish. The fish, now named Limpet, discovers he has the ability to create a "thrum", an intense sound that disrupts underwater instruments and weapons.

This question was written by team member Mikey40uf.

3. Everybody knows that the Incredible Hulk has green skin, right? As a matter of fact, this superhero first made his appearance in a different color. One of the creators, Stan Lee, wanted a color that did not suggest any particular ethnic group. What color did the Incredible Hulk initially appear as?

Answer: Grey

Colorist Stan Goldberg had problems with the grey coloring, resulting in different shades of grey, and even green, in the issue. After seeing the first published issue, Stan Lee chose to change the skin color to green.

This question was written by team member MoeSyczlak.

4. In the early 1980s, the incredible casual Honeybee would grab her chips and soda, situate herself on the sofa, and watch a TV reality show that featured people doing unbelievable stunts and feats that were exciting and sometimes dangerous. What was the name of this show?

Answer: That's Incredible!

"That's Incredible!" was a reality show created by Alan Landsburg Productions. It was co-hosted by John Davidson, Fran Tarkenton, and Cathy Lee Gifford. The show was about people doing different stunts and feats that were exciting and sometimes dangerous. Because of the danger, the caption "Do Not Try This At Home" was used.

This question was written by team member Honeybee4.

5. Paul loves the old classics, the more obscure the music, the better he likes it. Being a teenager during the '50s and '60s brings back memories of a certain sound, psych folk. He can't quite place this band, but they were popular during the same time as The Beatles. Which group was on the vanguard of British counterculture?

Answer: The Incredible String Band

The Incredible String Band was a Scottish psychedelic folk band formed in 1965. They started the folk-rock genre, which influenced many other bands to follow. Each member has collaborated with other groups, adding their unique styling. They were active as a group until 2006.

This question was written by team member Paul6012.

6. BX was digging through his DVD collection, looking for something new to watch and giving himself a reason to not start that home improvement project. Finally, he happened upon a DVD extra which accompanied the movie "Thunderball". What is the name of this made-for-TV promotional film featured on the Ultimate Edition of that DVD?

Answer: The Incredible World of James Bond

"The Incredible World of James Bond" aired just prior to the release of the movie "Thunderball" on November 26th, 1965.

Dirty Harry is a character played by Clint Eastwood in many films. There have been many movies with Superman as the lead character. Lastly, Logan 5 is from the movie, and later T.V. series, "Logan's Run".

This question was written by team member BxBarracuda.

7. Ashmancometh watched the same TV reality show as Honeybee, a show about amazing human and animal feats, but he saw the revised weekend edition that only aired for the 1988-89 season. What was the title of this attempted revival?

Answer: Incredible Sunday

A man can squeeze himself into a tiny cube the size of a milk crate--that's incredible! Some memorable moments in this unsuccessful revival included juggler Wally Eastwood and Remo Saraceni's 'Big Walking Piano'. Take a casual siesta and enjoy Google videos of "That's Incredible!" and "Incredible Sunday" or a third spin off called "Those Amazing Animals".

This question was written by team member Ashmancometh.

8. Droopy, being the cultured mascot that he is, loves the great Irish playwrights and poets. On the walls of his doghouse are plastered two famous quotes: "I can believe anything provided it is INCREDIBLE." "The world is divided into two classes, those who believe the INCREDIBLE, and those who do the improbable." To which of Droopy's favourite aesthetes do these famous quotes belong?

Answer: Oscar Wilde

The flamboyant Oscar Wilde was born Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde in Dublin on 16 October 1854. He was a gifted poet and playwright who rose to meteoric fame in late Victorian society. He emphasized the importance of style in life and art and criticized Victorian conventions. His wit, humour and intelligence are immortalized through his works, most notably in his comedic plays "A Woman of No Importance" (1893), "An Ideal Husband" (1895) and "The Importance of Being Earnest" (1895).

This question was written by Droopy, canine mascot of the team Incredible Casuals.

9. One day, Schoonie was bored with the latest computer and video games. Since he wasn't in the mood to buy any new games, he thought he would reminisce a little bit and break out a computer game from the mid-1990s. It involved taking a collection of objects and arranging them in a sometimes very complex fashion to perform a simple task. Although sequels to this game were developed in later years, what was the name of the original game?

Answer: The Incredible Machine

"The Incredible Machine" was originally designed and produced by Kevin Ryan and Jeff Tunnell in 1993 and published by Dynamix, a division of Sierra Entertainment. Several sequels, including the "Incredible Machine" 2, 3, and "Even More Contraptions" were released over the next few years for both the Macintosh and Microsoft Windows.

This question was written by team member Schoonie101.

10. Trivnut came home from a long day at work and put in a DVD from his collection to relax. This movie is about one of his favorite characters, a family man named Bob Parr who must keep his once-famous identity secret. Bob faces the biggest problem of his life when a former admirer he once ostracized, now known as the villainous "Syndrome", seeks revenge on Bob to further his own plans. What movie is Trivnut watching?

Answer: The Incredibles

"The Incredibles" is an animated film featuring a family of what is known as supers. After losing his undercover job, Bob goes back to what he does best, being Mr. Incredible. Every member of the family has a superpower and they must come together to defeat Syndrome and his robot. Voices for the characters include Craig T. Nelson as Bob Parr and Holly Hunter as his wife Helen.

This question was written by team member Trivnut25.

11. Paul was surfing through the television channels, and kept hearing a rather annoying commercial that was part of a nationally funded campaign. It started with the usual jingle music and then some prattle by an animated boy about an incredible "something". However, Paul always changed the channel before he found out what was so incredible. What did he miss?

Answer: An egg

"The Incredible Edible Egg" advertisement ran for over twenty years on American television. It was seen mostly in prime time and was sponsored by the American Egg Board. It took many different forms, depending on which region of the country you lived when the advertisement was shown. As with most advertising, more than one ad was shot, giving the viewing public a plethora of different advertisements with same slogan.

This question was written by team member Paul6012.

12. Arcane liked to watch a certain television series in the late 1970s. It followed the adventures of a doctor and his alter ego. This guy needed to remain incredibly calm and try not to get angry. What was the name of the show?

Answer: The Incredible Hulk

"The Incredible Hulk" ran from 1977-1982. Bill Bixby played Dr. David Banner and body builder Lou Ferrigno played the Hulk. Bizarrely, as the transformation took place, his shirt tore and fell away, but his trousers didn't - odd that.

This question was written by team member arcane62.

13. Squisher was casually reminiscing about her travels to some incredible sites -- the Rijkmuseum in the Netherlands, Chichen Itza in Mexico, the Eiffel Tower in France and Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany. Which translation of the word "incredible" is incorrectly matched with its language?

Answer: Inkredibbli - Spanish

Incredible (adj.) - beyond belief or understanding. The word originates in the early 15th century from the Latin word incredibilis.

Incre�ble is Spanish for the word incredible. Inkredibbli is Maltese. Interestingly, the Maltese language developed from an Arabic dialect, but is the only form of Arabic that is written with the Roman alphabet.

This question was written by team member Squisher.

14. What would Dr. Houston, a renowned physicist, be studying if he is involved in the following: potential energy, gravitation, centripetal acceleration, projectile motion and kinetic energy?

Answer: The design of incredible roller coaster rides

The history of the first 'scream machines', or roller coasters, didn't begin in the science lab. Coasters actually began in 16th century Russia where man-made ice-covered hills were constructed of cut lumber and tree trunks. Sleds made out of ice-blocks were ridden down the hills.

Modern roller coasters are masterminded to take thrill seekers on twists and turns that actually are formulated to attain 'air time', or negative g-forces to create a sense of weightlessness.

One thing's for sure, you either like roller coasters or you don't.

This question was written by team member leelee63.

15. Based on the book by Sheila Burnford, Walt Disney created a movie about three pets on an arduous trek. The movie was first released in 1963, followed by a remake in 1993. The latter had the lead into the title of "Homeward Bound". What is the name of this movie?

Answer: The Incredible Journey

"The Incredible Journey" was written by author Sheila Burnford, and published in 1961. It's a story about the adventure of two dogs and a cat in search of their owners. They are left in the care of a family friend while their owners are out of the country. Feeling neglected, they set out on a journey to find their beloved masters. They travel hundreds of miles through the Canadian wilderness combating starvation, exposure and wild animals. They realize that by banding together they have a better chance of survival.

This question was written by team members BxBarracuda and Squisher.

Source: Author Squisher

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