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Saturday, September 13, 2014

It's A Law!

It’s A Law Quiz - #1
Or is it?

1. In Alabama it is illegal for a driver to be blindfolded while operating a vehicle. True or False?

2. A law on the Auburn, Alabama city books says men who deflower virgins, regardless of age or marital status, may face up to five years in jail. True or False?

3. In Alaska, a law on the books says you cannot take an elk for a ride in a small airplane. True or False?

4. It is considered an offense to feed alcoholic beverages to a moose in Fairbanks, Alaska. True or False?

5. Hunting camels is prohibited in Arizona. True or False?

6. In Mesa, Arizona, it is illegal to smoke cigarettes within 25 feet of a public place unless you have a Class 12 liqueur license. True or False?

7. In Arkansas, a man can legally beat his wife, but not more than 2 times a month. True or False?

8. If you live in Arkansas, it is illegal to keep an alligator in a bathtub. True or False?

9. Women may not drive in a house coat in California. True or False?

10. Cars without a driver in California may not exceed 60 miles per hour. True or False?

11. In Alamosa, Colorado keeping a house where unmarried persons are allowed to have sex is prohibited. True or False?

12. It is unlawful to lend your vacuum cleaner to your next-door neighbor in Denver, Colorado. True or False?

13. In Hartford, Connecticut, it is illegal to educate cats and dogs. True or False?

14. An arcade may not have more than a total of four amusement devices such as ping-pong tables, pinball machines, or shuffleboard tables in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. True or False?

15. All persons, in South Bethany, Delaware, must carry a bag with them at all times when they walk their dog in case said dog “poops”, or risk a $100 fine. True or False?

16. In Delaware, it is illegal for women to go without a bra. True or false?

17. Men in Florida, may not be seen publicly in any kind of strapless gown. True or False?

18. In Florida, doors of all public buildings must open inwards. True or False?

19. No one may carry an ice cream cone in their back pocket if it is Sunday in Georgia. True or False?

20. All signs in Georgia are required to be written in English and Spanish. True or False?

Answers below

1. True. As dumb as you think that sounds, a law is on the books stating this in Alabama.

2. True. They better repeal that one.

3. False. What you can’t do is push a live moose out of a moving airplane.

4. True. Leave your pet moose at home next time you go to a bar!

5. True. Didn’t know there were camels in Arizona.

6. False. The law says 15 feet.

7. False. Only once a month.

8. True. I keep mine in the kitchen!

9. True. Bra and panties are OK.

10. True. They’re always ahead when it comes to tech.

11. True. Seems like a lot of landlords would be in jail.

12. True. They probably spread germs.

13. False. You can educate cats, but not dogs.

14. True. Must not have many kids in that town.

15. True. Someone should follow my son when he walks his dog.

16. False. It is illegal to wear pants that are “firm fitting” around the waist.

17. True. Another reason I’m not moving there!

18. False. They must open outwards.

19. True. You might sit on it in church!

20. False. Just English.

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Friday, August 22, 2014

Driving Quiz - #1

Driving Quiz - #1
Hang up the phone and drive!

1. The number of people killed in distraction-affected crashes in 2011 was? A.4,541 B. 5,235 C. 3,360.

2. What percentage of drivers under the age of 20 were involved in fatal crashes due to being distracted at the time of the crash? A. 8% B. 10% C. 12%.

3. Drivers in their 20s make up what percentage of the distracted drivers in fatal crashes? A. 27% B. 32% C. 43%.

4. How many states confiscate your vehicle after one DUI arrest? A. 7 B. 8 C. 9.

5. How many states don’t confiscate your car for a DUI offense? A. 19 B. 22 C. 25.

6. An Ignition Interlock Device is required in how many states after one DUI arrest? A. 35 B. 38 C. 44.

7. It takes approximately ___ hours after drinking for the body to completely eliminate alcohol from its system with a BAC level of .08 g/dL. A. 8 B. 7 C. 6.

8. In Pennsylvania, motorists must stop at least ___ feet away from school buses that have their red lights flashing and stop arm extended. A. 10 feet B. 12 feet C. 14 feet.

9. What percent of the teen drivers involved in fatal crashes had been drinking or had a prior moving violation such as speeding. A. 22% B. 28% C. 31%.

10. In 2005, car crashes were the No. 1 killer of teens. How many teen drivers died in fatal crashes in 2005. A. 7,123 B. 7,460 C. 7,678.

11. When driving in adverse conditions, the proper speed to travel is? A. The posted speed limit B. No more than 10 over C. Only as fast as is safe to drive.

12. The only time you should drive on the shoulder to pass a car is? A. Whenever you can B. Under no circumstances C. Only when the shoulder is wide enough.

13. A stop sign has how many sides? A. 6 B. 8 C. 10.

14. In 1994, new cars emitted cleaner air than the air in Los Angeles. A. True B. False.

15. At what distance should you stop away from railroad tracks if a train is crossing? A. About 10 feet away B. 10 to 15 feet away C. Between 15 and 50 feet away from the tracks.

16. When driving, a double solid yellow line indicates? A. Pass when it’s clear B. No left turns permitted C. No passing is allowed.

17. Is it permissible to drive faster than the speed limit? A. Never B. When escaping a crazy person C. When your wife is pregnant.

18. When traveling on a two-lane road in normal conditions, you should maintain a following distance of at least? A. 2 seconds B. 3 seconds C. 4 seconds.

19. Approximately 85% of fatal crashes occurring between midnight and 3 a.m. involve alcohol. A. True or B. False.

20. It is legal to park in front of a driveway? Yes or No.

Answers below

1. C. 3,360. It fell slightly in 2012.

2. B. 10%. This age group has the largest proportion of drivers who were distracted.

3. A. 27%.

4. B. 8. Not all states have the same DUI laws. Some wait until your 4^th offense!

5. A. 19.

6. B. 38. Only 3 states don’t require them at all. Other states do after a 2^nd or 3^rd offense.

7. C. 6.

8. A. 10 feet.

9. B. 28%.

10. B. 7,460.

11. C. Only as fast as is safe to drive.

12. B. Under no circumstances.

13. B. 8. (Count them)

14. A. True.

15. Between 15 and 50 feet away from the tracks.

16. C. No passing is allowed.

17. A. Under no circumstances. (A and B should apply and they could be one in the same!)

18. B. 3 seconds.

19. B. False. It’s 75%.

20. No. Doesn’t matter if it’s yours! No!

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Saturday, August 16, 2014

Fowl Quiz - #1

Fowl Quiz - #1
I cry foul!

1. According to my source, the average female Sebright chicken weighs? A. 1.2lbs B. 1.3lbs C. 1.4lbs.

2. My source says that in 2003 there were ____ billion chickens in the world. A. 18 billion B. 24 billion C. 28 billion.

3. Chickens can fly. True or false?

4. A “Golden Dorado” is a breed of fowl. A. True B. False.

5. A “Cubalaya” is a breed of fowl. A. True B. False.

6. Which of these is North America's smallest duck? A. Green-winged Teal B. Blue-winged Teal C. Bufflehead.

7. Young doves and pigeons are called? A. Chicks B. Babelettes C. Squabs.

8. Due to their efforts in WWI and WWII pigeons were decorated with the Dickin Medal for war contributions? A. True B. False.

9. Our national bird, the bald eagle, appears on most official seals of the U.S. government. How many arrows does its left talon grasp? A. 12 B. 13 C. 14.

10. According to the Guinness Book of Records the greatest dressed weight recorded for a turkey is? A. 76lbs B. 81lbs C. 86lbs.

11. The largest flying bird is the…..? A. Andean Condor B. The Dalmatian Pelican C. Argentavis Magnificens.

12. How do you say the word “chicken” in Spanish? A. el pollo B. el parajo C. chicken.

13. The definition of a “fowl” is a bird used for food. A. True B. False.

14. Not all chickens lay eggs. A. True B. False.

15. Guinea fowl did not come from New Guinea, they came from Guinea, in Africa. A. True or B. False.

16. Crested Guinea Fowl are often used as guard animals. Yes or No.

17. Can you raise chickens anywhere you live? A. Yes B. No C. Maybe.

18. Do chickens lay eggs forever? A. Yes B. No C. Depends.

19. Are turkey eggs good for you? A. Yes B. No.

20. In order for a hen to lay eggs, does there have to be a rooster present? A. Yes or B. No.

Answers below

1. B. 1.3lbs. The male Sebright averages 1.4lbs.

2. B. 24 billion. More than any other type of bird.

3. True. Just not very far. Many times they use flight to escape danger.

4. B. It’s a breed of fish.

5. A. True.

6. A. Green-winged Teal.

7. C. Squabs.

8. A.True. Thirty-two have received this honor.

9. B. 13. Its right talon grasps a 13-leaf olive branch.

10. C. 86lbs.

11. Technically, the answer is C. It is the largest bird to have ever flown. However this bird is extinct and has passed the crown on to B.

12. A. el pollo. B is “bird” in Spanish.

13. A. True. Fowl are those birds that are raised for food - chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese.

14. B. False. All chickens lay eggs and have edible meat.

15. A. True.

16. Yes. They can be very aggressive and don’t make good pets.

17. C. Maybe. It depends on the area where you live. Check before you go and buy everything!

18. B. No. Most don’t. Production drops off after 2 years of age and can stop.

19. A. Yes. We don’t eat them ‘cuz they’re expensive!

20. B. No. Most hens have never even seen a rooster much less been asked on a date.

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Saturday, August 9, 2014

Trivia Quiz - #3,012

Trivia Quiz - #3,012
Stuff You Might Care Less About!

1. The US Bureau of Engraving and Printing once printed a $100,000.00 bill. True or False?

2. Actor John Wayne made more than ____ movies. A. 100 B. 200 C. 300

3. Smokey the Bear has his own zip code. True or False?

4. What percentage of American men prefer boxers to briefs? A. ¼ B. 2/3 C. ½.

5. Bill Gates house was designed using a Macintosh computer. True or False?

6. For every 'normal' webpage, there are __ porn pages. A. 5 B. 8 C. 10.

7. In 1998, Sony accidentally sold 700,000 camcorders that had the technology to see through people's clothes. True or False?

8. Washington is known as the ________ State.

9. Of the Three Stooges, which 3 were actually brothers. A. Moe, Curly and Larry B. Curly, Larry and Moe C. Moe, Curly and Shemp.

10. President George W. Bush and Larry Flint are cousins. True or False?

11. 20% of tuxedo rentals take place in what month? A. May B. June C. July.

12. A Boeing 747 airliner holds 57,285 gallons of fuel! True or False?

13. A queen bee uses her stinger to do this. A. Keep the drones in line B. Sting another queen C. Keep suitors away.

14. Buttermilk does not contain any butter. True or False?

15. What do you call a litter of kittens? A. Kindle B. Pod C. Batch.

16. What percentage of Americans secretly bite their toes? A. 10% B. 15% C. 20%.

17. Billy goats do this to their own heads to smell more attractive to females. A. Stick their heads in their own poop B. Urinate on their heads C. Both A and B.

18. At horse race tracks, the favorite wins fewer than __% of the time. A. 15% B. 25% C. 30%.

19. Which bee does the most work? A. Female B. Male.

20. Professional basketball player, Wilt Chamberlain, fouled out of this many games. A. 0 B. 5 C. 10

Answers below

1. True. Use was discontinued in 1969.

2. B. 200.

3. True. 20252.

4. B. 2/3.

5. Sad, but True.

6. A. 5.

7. True.

8. The Evergreen State.

9. C. Moe, Curly and Shemp.

10. False. He’s a cousin of Hugh Hefner.

11. A. May.

12. True.

13. B. She only uses it to sting another queen.

14. True.

15. A. Kindle.

16. B. 15%. (Yuk).

17. B. Urinate on their heads.

18. 30%.

19. A. Female.

20. A. 0.

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