Trivia Questions 9/26/12: CTF for CTF

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Here's the recap of questions that was offered last week. Highlight to the right of the question to reveal the answers.

Round 1:

1) According to SI.com, between endorsements, salary, and bonuses...Who was the highest paid American professional athlete in 2011? (Tiger Woods)

2) Denard Span was the hero in last night's victory over the Yankees. Outside of injury, he's been our regular starting centerfielder since 2009. Prior to Span, who was the starting centerfielder for the 2008 season? (Carlos Gomez) Remember him? That Johan Santana trade really worked out for us.

3)  Before becoming president - Ronald Reagan was the governor of what state? (California)

4) This produce item was once believed to be the cure for snake bites and remover of freckles. They come in many varieties such as Mandy, Hooligan, and Fairytale. What is it? (Pumpkins)

5) What actor was James Bond for the film Goldeneye? (Pierce Brosnan)

6) There is only one letter that does not appear on the perodic table of elements. Which? (J)

7) In 1999, Rose McGowan played the villanous role of Courtney Shayne in what movie? (Jawbreaker)

8) In trucker terminology, what is a lot lizard? (truck stop prostitute) Easily, the most embarrassing question I have ever written.

9) This former Minnesota North Star was inducted into the NHL Hall of Fame just two years ago. (Dino Ciccarelli)

10) This company, which was founded in 2010, is responsible for the rentals of 1,300 neon green bikes in Minneapolis and St. Paul. What is the name of that company? (Nice Ride)

Round 2:

11) Put the following marathon runners in order from fastest to slowest. Oprah Winfrey, Will Ferrell, Jared from Subway. (Ferrell - 3:56, Oprah - 4:29, Jared - 5:13)

12) Once upon a time, Jon Lovitz was the voice for a cartoon talking radio in what movie? (Brave Little Toaster)

13) Retail conglomerate Wal-Mart announced last week that it has decided to stop selling what popular electronics item? (Kindle)

14) In 1752, Benjamin Franklin set out for his famous kite experiment in what city? (Philadelphia)

15) The music video by PSY for the song "Gangnam Style" is now in the Guiness Book of World Records as the most liked video in YouTube history. Who was the previous record holder? A - Justin Bieber, B - Adele, C - LMFAO (C - LMFAO)

16) What is the name of the deli in Manhattan that opened in NYC and serves 10,000 pounds of pastrami a week? (Katz's Deli)

17) Atopic dermatitis is a skin disease more commonly known as what? (Ezcema)

18) Lady Gaga had guest guitar player Brian May play with her at the Video Music Awards last year. What band was May most famously a part of? (Queen)

19) Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James is the next big craze in the literary world. All that erotica could not be contained in one book as it is a trilogy. Name the other two books in the series. (Fifty Shades Darker, Fifty Shades Freed)

20) What ESPN anchor had the catchphrase, "Cool as the other side of the pillow"? (Stuart Scott)
Sound Round: Marching Bands play the hits! (Click to listen)

21) LMFAO "Party Rock Anthem"

22) ABBA "Dancing Queen"

23) Maroon 5 "Moves Like Jagger"

24) Journey "Don't Stop Believin'"

25) Carly Rae Jepsen "Call Me Maybe"


Image Round: Most Charitable Celebrities

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26) Mel Gibson

27) George Lucas

28) Ndamukong Suh

29) Barbara Streisand

30) Mariano Rivera

31) Gisele Bundchen

32) Larry the Cable Guy

33) Alec Baldwin

Tiebreaker: As of today, how many career hits does Joe Mauer have? (1,266)

Up for the challenge of doing this live? Bring some friends and visit us at The Sports Page in Bloomington. We do this every Wednesday at 7pm. Free to play, prizes awarded for top 3 teams. Hope to see you there!