FunTrivia World Mix: Vol 20 Trivia Quiz

Answer: Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)

Ten years of work prepared the Uniform Commercial Code for its initial release in 1952. (The other three choices are made up, as you may have suspected.). The majority of states' adoption of these model laws into theirs own states' laws has helped avoid unnecessary conflicts and problems for sellers and buyers, even across state lines. 'The Code' remains a work in progress.

More than 100 other 'uniform laws' promulgations have been enacted on diverse topics, for example: the Uniform Adoption Act, the Uniform Athlete Agents Act and the Uniform Condominium Act.

Question by player ELJ1

Answer: Enterprise

The USS Enterprise (CVN-65) is the eighth US Navy ship to bear this name. The first NASA space shuttle was originally to be called the Constitution, until a write-in campaign from Star Trek fans triggered renaming the craft to Enterprise.

Question by player eunice2

Answer: Balmoral Castle

The Balmoral Castle estate, in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, was first visited by the British royal family in 1848. Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert, bought the lease on the property, along with its furniture and staff sight unseen! Albert loved the property because it reminded him of his homeland; Victoria wrote that the house was small, but she liked the "freedom and peace" there.

The family purchased the property in 1852, built a new, larger castle, and loved their time in the Highlands. Today Balmoral is open to the public from April-July; Elizabeth II typically visits the estate from July through October, while continuing to keep up with her correspondence and attending local events.

It is a tradition for family members to visit there too, and much has been written about family barbecues, hikes, dogs, and fishing there.

Question by player ponycargirl

Answer: Mike Pence

Mr Trump's campaign advisers drew up a list of suitable candidates which was eventually reduced to two, Senator Bob Corker of Tennessee and Governor Mike Pence of Indiana (according to the New York Times). Governor John Kasich of Ohio had also been a strong contender but had policy disagreements with the presidential candidate. Senator Corker said that he was better suited to a cabinet position such as Treasury or State Department. On July 16, in New York, Mr Trump announced Governor Mike Pence as his running mate.

Question by player Calpurnia09

Answer: Kursk

The Kursk was a Russian nuclear powered submarine performing a training mission in the Barents Sea. While preparing to fire dummy torpedoes at a battlecruiser, one of the torpedoes malfunctioned causing a massive explosion. The blast blew apart the ship and all 118 men on board died.

Question by player Grad56

Answer: John F Kennedy

The word 'boru' means 'cattle counter' in Gaelic. The number of cattle you owned was an indicator of wealth and importance. Brian was the equivalent of a cattle baron. He belonged to the clan or family of Kennedy.

Question by player boofhead54

Answer: Raj

Covering all of present day India, Pakistan and Bangladesh the British Raj existed from 1858 when control was passed from the British East India Company to the British Crown. Queen Victoria was declared Empress of India in 1876. The Raj ended in 1947 when India and Pakistan gained independence. Bangladesh was initially part of Pakistan, but gained its own independence in 1971.

Question by player jules44

Answer: New Year's Day

First footing is when people go out after the bells toll midnight on New Year's Eve, which is known as Hogmanay in Scotland. We visit friends and relatives with a piece of coal, something to eat, and of course, a dram of whisky. The first person to cross your threshold should be male, dark-haired, and never empty handed to bring luck to your house for that year.

This used to be the norm but the custom is dying out as people stay home to watch TV or go to organised events.

Question by player Senga2

Answer: the bell

The SS Edmund Fitzgerald, the largest ship on the Great Lakes at that time, sank during a storm on Lake Superior on November 10, 1975. The ship was carrying iron ore from Duluth, Minnesota, to Zug Island, near Detroit, Michigan. The entire crew of 29 died.

The Edmund Fitzgerald's bell was recovered in 1995, and was displayed at the museum, which is located at Whitefish Point Light Station, Michigan.

Question by player JDavidM

Answer: Viceroys

In the 1950s many stars advertised cigarettes on the television. Steve McQueen made three commercials for Viceroys with a catch phrase "Viceroy is the cigarette with the thinking man's filter and the smokin' man's taste". At that time he was starring in his popular series "Wanted: Dead or Alive" and the commercials were filmed on that set.

Although Steve McQueen died of cancer it is alleged it was not from smoking but from an asbestos-related cause due to exposure either in the US Navy or from the protective suit he used in his racing career.

Question by player habitsowner