ROUND ONE – THIS MONTH IN HISTORY July 8, 1960: The Soviet Union charged this pilot and air force officer with espionage after he was shot down while flying a secret mission for the CIA. FRANCIS GARY POWERS July 30, 1930: The home team won the first FIFA World Cup championship, held in which SouthContinue reading “PUB QUIZ ANSWERS”
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PUB QUIZ: JULY
ROUND ONE – THIS MONTH IN HISTORY July 8, 1960: The Soviet Union charged this pilot and air force officer with espionage after he was shot down while flying a secret mission for the CIA. July 30, 1930: The home team won the first FIFA World Cup championship, held in which South American capital? a)Continue reading “PUB QUIZ: JULY”
PUB QUIZ ANSWERS
ROUND ONE – THIS MONTH IN HISTORY 1374: The first major epidemic of “dancing mania” in what is now western Germany, which many historians attribute to exposure to what fungus species? ERGOT 1925: The formation of the third and final “Big 3” Detroit automaker by this industry pioneer. WALTER CHRYSLER 1989: The end of severalContinue reading “PUB QUIZ ANSWERS”
PUB QUIZ: JUNE
ROUND ONE – THIS MONTH IN HISTORY 1374: The first major epidemic of “dancing mania” in what is now western Germany, which many historians attribute to exposure to what fungus species? 1925: The formation of the third and final “Big 3” Detroit automaker by this industry pioneer. 1989: The end of several weeks of widespreadContinue reading “PUB QUIZ: JUNE”
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ROUND ONE – THIS DAY IN HISTORY 1762: The storied Trevi fountain in Rome, which has appeared in several well-known films, was completed. From which Federico Fellini classic is this screenshot taken? a) 8 1/2 b) La Dolce Vita c) La Strada LA DOLCE VITA 2. 1915: The volcanic eruption of Lassen Peak, part ofContinue reading “PUB QUIZ ANSWERS”
PUB QUIZ: MAY 22
ROUND ONE – THIS DAY IN HISTORY 1762: The storied Trevi fountain in Rome, which has appeared in several well-known films, was completed. From which Federico Fellini classic is this screenshot taken? a) 8 1/2 b) La Dolce Vita c) La Strada 2. 1915: The volcanic eruption of Lassen Peak, part of the Shasta CascadeContinue reading “PUB QUIZ: MAY 22”
PUB QUIZ ANSWERS
ROUND ONE – THIS DAY IN HISTORY 1707: The birth of English author Henry Fielding, whose seminal work, The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling, was adapted into an Oscar-winning film starring what actor? ALBERT FINNEY 1876: The first National League baseball game was played between the Boston Red Caps and the Athletics of whatContinue reading “PUB QUIZ ANSWERS”
PUB QUIZ: APRIL 22
ROUND ONE – THIS DAY IN HISTORY 1707: The birth of English author Henry Fielding, whose seminal work, The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling, was adapted into an Oscar-winning film starring what actor? 1876: The first National League baseball game was played between the Boston Red Caps and the Athletics of what city? 1937:Continue reading “PUB QUIZ: APRIL 22”
Legend: Harrison Ford
I typically publish these posts after we’ve lost the artist, but I didn’t want to wait that long to pay tribute to one of my favorite actors, the inimitable Harrison Ford. It would be impossible to overstate the importance of Ford to my generation (X, in case you’re new here) and to me personally. HeContinue reading “Legend: Harrison Ford”
Pop Quiz: Pride Edition Answers with Fun Facts
ROUND ONE: NAME THAT LGBTQ+ THEMED MOVIE (PICTURE ROUND) Heavenly Creatures, directed by Peter Jackson, is based on a 1954 true crime case out of New Zealand. Juliet Hume (played by Kate Winslet in the film) and Pauline Parker (Melanie Lynskey) met at Christchurch Girls’ High School, where they bonded over their respective childhood illnesses. Continue reading “Pop Quiz: Pride Edition Answers with Fun Facts”
