Falling Trees by Tim Burr Trivia Quiz

Answer: Fishing Through the Ages

Ann Glerr -> Angler, a fisher

The earliest evidence of fishing goes back to about 40,000 years ago. Analysis of the Tianyuan Man, a preserved body from that time, shows he consumed freshwater fish.

Answer: Mixing Drinks for Parties

Moe Heato -> Mojito, a mixed drink

Originating from Cuba, the mojito is made with white rum, lime juice, mint, sugar, and soda water. There is debate over the origin of the drink, and one such story shows it being derived from a 19th century drink called "El Draque", named after Francis Drake.

Answer: Road Laws

Jay Walker -> Jaywalker, someone who crosses a road outside of designated crossing locations

The origin of the word "jaywalk" stems from the early 20th century American Midwest, where the word "jay" meant "rube", a person generally perceived as simple or stupid, and as such, would not know where to cross the street in the city.

Answer: The Psychology of Texting

Ella Owell -> LOL, an initialism for "laughing out loud"

Text messaging, also know as SMS (Short Message Service), is used by 74% of all cell phone users, with the Philippines having the highest daily rate of 27 messages sent per subscriber.

Answer: Bones and the Human Skeletal System

Cal Seeum -> Calcium, an element crucial to bone development

Humans, though born with 270 bones, lose these due to fusion, and end with 206 at the end of full adult development. The femur is the strongest bone in the body, and the closest to the center. It can hold an average vertical weight of about 600 lbs before it breaks.

Answer: Animals of South America

Al Packa -> Alpaca, an animal native to South American countries

Alpacas are related to both llamas and camels. They typically live in southern Peru, northern Bolivia, Ecuador, and Chile at altitudes of about 11,500-16,000 feet. Alpaca wool is not only warmer than sheep wool, but it is also flame-resistant.

Answer: Middle Eastern Combat

Jan Issarie -> Janissary, a member of Turkish infantry

During the life of the Ottoman Empire, there was a special social class in between freemen and slaves for the Janissary. They were a specially trained group of warriors, paid salaries for their combat and were active from 1363-1826. The last of them were killed during the Auspicious Incident, in which the emperor, Mahmud II, issued a fatwa against them and formed a new army.

Answer: Chemical Reactions

B. Kerr -> Beaker, a glass laboratory container

A chemical reaction often involves the transfer of electrons from one material to another, involving two or more chemicals. They often give off or take in an external amount of energy, in the form of light, heat, or sound.

Answer: Hair Styles of America

Buzz Cutt -> Buzz cut, a hairstyle down to the scalp

Armed forces often use the buzz cut for their troops, as it is a uniform length, allows for adequate head cooling, and doesn't get in the way.

Answer: Political Parties and Society

Libby Tarean -> Libertarian, an American political party

The US Libertarian Party, formed in 1971, was formed to uphold the beliefs of libertarianism, such as Laissez-faire, anarcho-capitalism, and political freedom. Their symbol animal is the porcupine, for their defensive nature.