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A Quiz About Nothing

This is just a quiz about general things and not really pertaining to any one subject matter.

A multiple-choice quiz by feminine_mystique. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
feminine_mystique

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
144,226

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
923

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Question 1 of 10

1. Ohio has had two capitals. Which was the first of the two? Hint

Cincinnatti

Chillicothe

Columbus

Zanesville

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Question 2 of 10

2. Is the globe artichoke actually a flower?

Yes

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Question 3 of 10

3. What year was Barq's rootbeer created? Hint

1878

1898

1888

1901

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who is the driver of the Dupont Monte Carlo in Winston Cup Nascar? Hint

Bobby Labonte

Steve Park

Tony Stewart

Jeff Gordon

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Question 5 of 10

5. "Hillbilly Shoes", "Self Made Man", and "Tattoos & Scars" are from which artist's cd?
Hint

Billy Ray Cyrus

Travis Tritt

Montgomery Gentry

Brooks & Dunn

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Question 6 of 10

6. Donuts have been a staple to America for decades. There have been several chain stores including Dunkin Donuts and Tim Hortons. What is another donut chain? Hint

Jolly Roger

Balls of Dough

Jolly Pirate Donut

Donut World

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Question 7 of 10

7. Marlboro cigarettes are made by what tobacco company? Hint

Bel-Air

American Tobacco Co

Phillip Morris

RJ Reynolds

8. In the song "Dumas Walker" by the Kentucky Headhunters is a line that goes like this, "We'll get a slaw, burger, fries and a bottle of Ski
bring it on out to my baby and me. Yeah we're headed to the drive-in on a Saturday night just me and my baby and a six-pack of Lite." Is the reference to Ski mean a bottle of whiskey?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. On the Eagles CD "The Greatest hits 71-75", which song is not on this particular CD. Hint

Hotel California

Desperado

Take It Easy

Tequila Sunrise

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who assassinated Robert Kennedy? Hint

Son of Sam

John Hinkley

Lee Harvey Oswald

Sirhan Sirhan

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Ohio has had two capitals. Which was the first of the two?

Answer: Chillicothe

Ohio's capital is now Columbus, Ohio. The seal of Ohio came from a mountain scene in Chillicothe; which is now called the Great Seal State Park. Chillicothe remained the capital until 1810. 1816 is when Columbus became the permanent capital of Ohio.

2. Is the globe artichoke actually a flower?

Answer: Yes

The globe artichoke is from a flowering thistle family. The choke is actually the flower before it develops. These are eaten steamed.

3. What year was Barq's rootbeer created?

Answer: 1898

Edward Barq IV is now the owner of Barq's rootbeer. His great-grandfather is the one who created it in 1898. I just happened to read this on the can I am drinking while creating this quiz.

4. Who is the driver of the Dupont Monte Carlo in Winston Cup Nascar?

Answer: Jeff Gordon

Jeff Gordon has been driving the Dupont car since the start of his Winston Cup career. He has also signed a lifetime contract with Dupont. He won his first Winston Cup Championship in 1995.

5. "Hillbilly Shoes", "Self Made Man", and "Tattoos & Scars" are from which artist's cd?

Answer: Montgomery Gentry

This is from Montgomery Gentry's 1999 cd entitled "Tattoos & Scars".

6. Donuts have been a staple to America for decades. There have been several chain stores including Dunkin Donuts and Tim Hortons. What is another donut chain?

Answer: Jolly Pirate Donut

Captain Hanson Crockett Gregory was the inventor of the donut with a hole in the middle.

7. Marlboro cigarettes are made by what tobacco company?

Answer: Phillip Morris

Phillip Morris is located in Richmond, Va but most of the tobacco industy is located in North Carolina.

8. In the song "Dumas Walker" by the Kentucky Headhunters is a line that goes like this, "We'll get a slaw, burger, fries and a bottle of Ski bring it on out to my baby and me. Yeah we're headed to the drive-in on a Saturday night just me and my baby and a six-pack of Lite." Is the reference to Ski mean a bottle of whiskey?

Answer: No

In 1956 Ski soda was formulated from combining the natural flavors of lemon and orange.

9. On the Eagles CD "The Greatest hits 71-75", which song is not on this particular CD.

Answer: Hotel California

This CD had two number one singles, "Best of My Love" and "One of These Nights".

10. Who assassinated Robert Kennedy?

Answer: Sirhan Sirhan

Robert was shot shortly after midnight on June 5, 1968. This is a controversial subject along with his brother, John F. Kennedy's assassination. People view this as a conspiracy, a coverup, and blamed Sirhan Sirhan.

Source: Author feminine_mystique

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