Episode 163: 1970 Numbin'

08/16/21 • 79 min

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Quizmasters Lee and Marc meet to ask, suss and answer a general knowledge quiz with topics including World History, James Bond Movies, Food, Rock Bands, Pop Music, Etymology, Movie Reviews, Chemistry, Animals, College Football, Voice Over Artists, Kama Sutra, Fictional Characters, Landscapes, Cars, TV Spinoffs and more!

Round One

WORLD HISTORY - What is the name of the boomerang shaped region of the Middle East that was home to some of the world's earliest civilizations?
JAMES BOND MOVIES - Duran Duran sang the theme song to which 007 movie?
FOOD - Although the traditional version of this Mexican dish is a kind of goat meat stew, what recently popular taco consists of brisket and melted cheese on a tortilla soaked in its own marinade?
ROCK BANDS - What classic rock group, formed in London in 1970 is known for having a guitarist that is also an astrophysicist?
POP MUSIC - As of 2020, what Florida-born pop star has had five songs debut at No. 1, more than any other musical act in the chart's history?
ETYMOLOGY - What popular drink comes from the Tongan word for "bitter"?

Missed Corrections

In Greek mythology there is no “Hercules” there is instead “Heracles”. From Brittany Stewart
Clarification on the Great Lakes related to largest lakes in the contiguous U.S. from Ryan Bort

Round Two

MOVIE REVIEWS - "I've had mosquito bites that are more passionate than this undead, unrequited and all together unfun pseudo romantic riff on Romeo and Juliet" was a review written about what movie?
CHEMISTRY - Glow Sticks typically consist of dye, a catalyst, and a glass vial containing what chemical compound, which is more commonly used as a bleaching agent or antiseptic?
ANIMALS - The only native mammal to Cape Verde is the long-eared what?
COLLEGE FOOTBALL - College football's longest winning streak, 47 victories in a row from 1953 to 1957, a record set by the University of Oklahoma, was interrupted by a loss to what other team?
VOICE OVER ARTISTS - Who narrated the first two seasons of Thomas the Tank Engine?
KAMA SUTRA - In the Kama Sutra, the Congress of Crows is better known today as which sex act?

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FICTIONAL CHARACTERS - What fictional character and later famous Disney Adaptation first appeared in the book the Little White Bird, first released in 1902 by J.M. Berry?
LANDSCAPES - Frederick Law Olmsted is a landscape architect better known for designing what famous urban leisure ground?

Final Questions

CARS - What hybrid vehicle was offered to U.S. car buyers in March 1999 (almost a full year before the Toyota Prius)?
TV SPINOFFS - The Tortellis was the first attempt at a spinoff of what TV show?

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Round One

WORLD HISTORY - What is the name of the boomerang shaped region of the Middle East that was home to some of the world's earliest civilizations?
JAMES BOND MOVIES - Duran Duran sang the theme song to which 007 movie?
FOOD - Although the traditional version of this Mexican dish is a kind of goat meat stew, what recently popular taco consists of brisket and melted cheese on a tortilla soaked in its own marinade?
ROCK BANDS - What classic rock group, formed in London in 1970 is known for having a guitarist that is also an astrophysicist?
POP MUSIC - As of 2020, what Florida-born pop star has had five songs debut at No. 1, more than any other musical act in the chart's history?
ETYMOLOGY - What popular drink comes from the Tongan word for "bitter"?

Missed Corrections

In Greek mythology there is no “Hercules” there is instead “Heracles”. From Brittany Stewart
Clarification on the Great Lakes related to largest lakes in the contiguous U.S. from Ryan Bort

Round Two

MOVIE REVIEWS - "I've had mosquito bites that are more passionate than this undead, unrequited and all together unfun pseudo romantic riff on Romeo and Juliet" was a review written about what movie?
CHEMISTRY - Glow Sticks typically consist of dye, a catalyst, and a glass vial containing what chemical compound, which is more commonly used as a bleaching agent or antiseptic?
ANIMALS - The only native mammal to Cape Verde is the long-eared what?
COLLEGE FOOTBALL - College football's longest winning streak, 47 victories in a row from 1953 to 1957, a record set by the University of Oklahoma, was interrupted by a loss to what other team?
VOICE OVER ARTISTS - Who narrated the first two seasons of Thomas the Tank Engine?
KAMA SUTRA - In the Kama Sutra, the Congress of Crows is better known today as which sex act?

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FICTIONAL CHARACTERS - What fictional character and later famous Disney Adaptation first appeared in the book the Little White Bird, first released in 1902 by J.M. Berry?
LANDSCAPES - Frederick Law Olmsted is a landscape architect better known for designing what famous urban leisure ground?

Final Questions

CARS - What hybrid vehicle was offered to U.S. car buyers in March 1999 (almost a full year before the Toyota Prius)?
TV SPINOFFS - The Tortellis was the first attempt at a spinoff of what TV show?

Upcoming LIVE Know Nonsense Trivia Challenges

August 18th, 2021 - Know Nonsense Trivia Challenge - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EDT
August 19th, 2021 - Know Nonsense Trivia Challenge - Ollies Pub Records and Beer - 7:30 pm EDT
August 21st, 2021 - The Office Trivia Night @ Point Ybel - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 6:00 pm EDT
August 23rd, 2021 - Know Nonsense Trivia MEGAQUIZ on Twitch - 8:00 pm EDT

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Thank you

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Thank you, Team Captains – Skyler, Dylan, Shaun, Lydia, Gil, David, Aaron, Kristen & Fletcher
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Episode 162: Chinese Pantsocracy

Quizmasters Lee and Marc meet to ask, suss and answer a general knowledge quiz with topics including Famous Characters, Singers, Area Codes, Television, Descriptors, Sports, Marine Biology, Video Games, Sweet Tarts, Holidays, Video Formats, Board Games and more!

Round One

FAMOUS CHARACTERS - What is the last name of Ash from the Evil Dead series?
SINGERS - What singer’s name means “Birch” when translated from their native language?
AREA CODES - What U.S. state includes the area code 602?
TELEVISION - Music artists Miles Davis, Glenn Frey, Gene Simmons, Little Richard, Gloria Estefan, Phil Collins, Ted Nugent, The Fat Boys, Frank Zappa, Willie Nelson, Isaac Hayes, James Brown, Suicidal Tendencies and Sheena Easton all made guest appearances on what crime drama series?
DESCRIPTORS - Ashtanga and Kundalini are types of what?
SPORTS - What no-contact team sport is known for its lack of referees, allowing players to call their own fouls and settle disputes by invoking the “spirit of the game” to maintain fair play?

Missed Corrections

Lee corrects himself for confusing Colm Meaney with David Morse in episode 161.
A call from Keith about Ireland.
Discord roundup on citrus taxonomy, longest river, most volcanoes, etc.

Round Two

MARINE BIOLOGY - The rostrum is a facial protrusion of what kind of bottom-dwelling sea creature from the order rhinopristoformes?
VIDEO GAMES - Frogger was the last game released on what two consoles in 1997?
SWEET TREATS - Said to have been named for a boulevard in close proximity to Dr. James Vernor Detroit pharmacy, what type of drink is made when Vernor’s Ginger Ale and Vanilla Ice Cream are blended together smooth?
HOLIDAYS - What country celebrated Dominion Day from 1879 to 1982, where it was celebrated on July 1st?
VIDEO FORMATS - Requiring a special TV set for viewing, what videocassette format, first introduced in 1972, was the first to offer feature films for consumer rental?
BOARD GAMES - How much money did it cost to get out of jail in classic Monopoly?

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MUSIC SUBGENRES - Sharing its name with a Nick Cave album, what musical subgenre is characterized by lyrics dealing with crimes or gruesome death?

Final Questions

GREEK MYTHOLOGY - In Greek mythology, Hercules is tasked with the capturing of what animal from Erymanthos?
ANIME - Often seen in the Mach 5’s trunk, what is Speed Racer’s younger brother’s pet chimp’s name?
OLYMPICS - Before winning gold in the Long Jump competition, 2021 Greek Olympic athlete Miltiadis Tentoglou performed a Gear Second pose, meant to enhance one’s strength, speed and mobility, in a nod to what anime series?

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Thank you

Thanks to our supporters on Patreon.

Thank you, Quizdaddies – Tommy (The Electric Mud) and Tim (Pat's Garden Service)
Thank you, Team Captains – Skyler, Dylan, Shaun, Lydia, Gil, David, Aaron, Kristen & Fletcher
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Episode 164: Beef Time

Quizmasters Lee and Marc are joined by Justin and Erin to ask, suss and answer a general knowledge quiz with topics including Landmarks, Marvel Comics, Band Side Projects, Board Games, Comic Strips, TV Theme Songs, Disney Movies, Symbols, Geography, Soft Drinks, Soda Brands, Naval Terms, Politics, Edible Plants, Video Game Characters, Disney Movies, Baseball, Fast Food, Computer Software and more!

Round One

LANDMARKS - What resort and luxury hotel in Las Vegas is known for its dancing fountains?
MARVEL COMICS - In Marvel Comics, what is the public name used by The Avenger Hercules?
BAND SIDE PROJECTS - RNDM, Brad, The Rockfords, Wellwater Conspiracy, Ten Commandos, Drumgasm and Nighttime Boogie Association are just a few of the side projects of members of what 90's rock band?
BOARD GAMES - Sold by Hasbro subsidiary Milton bradley in the U.S. and Canada and Mattel subsidiary Spears game in every other country, what color is the center square on a traditional Scrabble board?
COMIC STRIPS - Appearing in over 2,570 newspapers around the globe, what comic strip does Guinness World Records recognize as the most syndicated?
TV THEME SONGS - “Iron John’s Rock” is the title of the theme song to what sitcom, which debuted on ABC on September 17, 1991?

Missed Corrections

On Reddit, Edsicalz chiming in on a follow up to a question on Episode #163 - Can’t remember if it was mentioned but the awesome broth/sauce that is paired with birria tacos is commonly referred to as consommé.
BEEF TIME - Lee referring to a Snowman as a sculpture is beefy.

Round Two

DISNEY MOVIES - What 1971 Disney musical fantasy film won an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects after being shelved for almost a decade for being too close in concept to Mary Poppins?
SYMBOLS - Arobase in French or Arroba in Spanish and Portuguese are names given to what symbol?
GEOGRAPHY - Italy is accessible from France via a roadway tunnel under what mountain in the Alps range (the Highest in Western Europe)?
SOFT DRINKS - What soft drink was the first offered in 2-liter bottles?
SODA BRANDS - What caffeinated citrus-flavored soda produced by Dr. Pepper Snapple Group was sold as “Golden Girl Cola” in the Southern United States and includes orange juice as an ingredient?
NAVAL TERMS - What does a sailor have to do to become a shell back?
POLITICS - What presidential candidate was lambasted for a $400 haircut during the 2008 election?

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EDIBLE PLANTS - This favorite spring plant of foragers has been known to cause nausea and diarrhea if not cooked properly. However when prepared perfect it will have you singing from the rooftops. - submitted by Joe
VIDEO GAME CHARACTERS - Shared by a 20th century President of the US and a boy band member, what are the first names of the two soldiers in the 1987 Konami title "Contra"? - submitted by A-A-Ron

Final Questions

DISNEY MOVIES - What is the name of the antagonist in the Hunchback of Notre Dame?
BASEBALL - The Seattle Pilots played one Major League Baseball season in 1969. Just six days before opening day the following season in 1970, the team up and relocated across the country what city?
FAST FOOD - Colonel Sanders hired what future fast food founder to bolstered KFC sales in Ohio, which worked when the person had the idea to put chicken in buckets and promoting it with a giant, rotating red and white bucket on the sign?
COMPUTER SOFTWARE - Forethought, Inc. was the original company that built what program purchased by Microsoft for 14 million dollars, beating out the likes of Apple and Xerox?

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August 23rd, 2021 - Know Nonsense Trivia MEGAQUIZ on Twitch - 8:00 pm EDT
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