Prize:



This month's prize is a pair of handmade miniature ladderback maple twig chairs. They stand approximately 12 inches high and are about 4 1/2 inches wide. Handmade by me no less! (Candles and plant not included). The trivia contest winner will email me his/her address and the prize will be shipped out via USPS within 14 days of the end of the contest. The postage will be paid by me, your illustrious host. Please don't post your address in the forum.

Rules:

The first one to answer ten trivia questions correctly will win this month's prize. This contest is open to anyone living in the US with the exception of RI, NY, and FL. Unfortunately, if you live in Rhode Island, New York, or Florida you are not eligible to win since I'd have to register with the contest with that state. <img src="/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> Also, do not edit your posts as I will not count those as correct ansers. If you make a mistake in a post, simply repost it.

Here is the first trivia question:

In the movie Men In Black II, where was the post office located where Agent J (Will Smith) found Agent K (Tommy Lee Jones) working?

A tiny postal station in a Massachusetts lighthouse.

Try once again ... <G>

an out-of-the-way post office in a small Massachusetts' town.

Kitty

Truro, Massachusetts, I believe.....hmmmm

Kitty

That's right, Kitty! I got a kick out of that when I saw the movie. I just went to see it for the first time about ten days ago... <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Current Score:

Kitty 1

Oh dear Kitty's lurking. <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Chris we'd better get on the ball. LOL

Bwaahahahahaha.....the evil Kitty Trivia Monster fades back into the shadows....

LOL <img src="/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

Kitty

ahhhhhhh
but beware Kitty ... I'm going to run one on the Classic Rock that will give you some heartburn once I see myself clear of a few other things. So watch for it. <G>

I eagerly await the challenge!!!!

Kitty

Here is today's trivia question:

Which New England state has a town named STRONG?

Strong, Maine

That's right Cheryl! Let's see, that's --

Cheryl 1
Kitty 1

Now that I've gotten back into the forums, here is today's trivia question:

In the movie Jumanji, some of the scene were filmed in which New England town?

Keene, New Hampshire

Awww - was that one too easy? That's right Cheryl <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Cheryl 2
Kitty 1

I'll post a new question tomorrow...

No that was not too easy! <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> I had the hardest time finding that and I was so sure Kitty would beat me to it. LOL I better enjoy the lead while I can.

LOL!!! No! I was actually taking a nap and slept through the afternoon -- drat it!!!

Alright, Cheryl!! LOL <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Well Kitty my dear friend, go take another nap! <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> LOL

Seriously though make sure you take care of yourself!

I think I've been sleeping through the week. Hey you guys have been busy and I'm being left in the dust. <G>

Ok Ladies!

Here is today's trivia question:

Which New England capital city does NOT have a McDonald's restaurant?

Montpelier, Vermont!!

Shoot! That's what I get for going to a PTO meeting.

Our PTO meeting was last night.....sorry, Cheryl.

Whoa! That was a fast response! Kitty is right, the only New England state capital to NOT have a McDonald's is Montpelier, Vermont.

The current score is:

Kitty 2
Cheryl 3

Look for the next question sometime today <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Guess I've got a bit of catching up to do!

Bring the question on while Cheryl and Kitty are not looking <G>

Psssst, Chris... Here's the next question <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Which New England state's state flower really isn't a flower?

Maine -
has the white pine cone and tassel as its state flower.

Botanically, these are not considered flowers since gymnosperms do not have true flowers.

I held out waiting as long as I could, Chris....sorry :rolleyes:

<img src="/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

That's right! Maine's state flower isn't really a flower. I can't figure out why that was picked <img src="/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

Here is the current score:

Kitty 3
Cheryl 3

, Cheryl!!! ((LOL))

<img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Here is today's trivia question:

In which New England state was polo first played in the U.S. ?

The first international game, the "Westchester Cup", was played in Rhode Island in 1886.

Rhode Island can claim a number of sports firsts. Among them: the first polo game to be played in America (1876)

New York in 1876

Water Polo was begun in the U.S. in Boston, MASS.
Horse Polo, I must agree, was started in 1876 in New York City at Dickel's Riding Academy.
And, bicycle polo was brought to the U.S. in 1897 as a conditioning game for horse polo players.

Kitty

Go, Cheryl!!!

Oops! The first WATER polo game in the U.S. was in Boston in 1888 (forgot the date)!

Ok, this is the answer I'm taking. I got the information from a Rhode Island site. (New York isn't a New England state, btw) So that puts Chris on the board.

Kitty 3
Cheryl 3
Chris 1

Sorry for the lapse in the game - I had some personal stuff to take care of!

Here is today's trivia question:

Which New England state passed the first automobile law in 1901?

Connecticut

State Facts:
The first automobile law was passed in 1901. The speed limit was set at 12 miles per hour.

And what ever you do ... do NOT exceed the Connecticut speed limit .... <G> ... and don't run out of gas in Ct. either or it'll cost you a fortune.

Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont are the only states to be considered in this trivia game. (These are what are generally considered "New England".) Got it.

For personal reasons, I am bowing out of the remainder of this game.

I wish each of the remaining contestants the best of luck!

hehehe - isn't that funny? That's the correct answer. Also, radar dectectors are illegal in Connecticut, so don't get caught with one of those...

Here's the current score:

Kitty 3
Cheryl 4
Chris 1

Watch for the next trivia question...

Here is today's trivia question:

Which New England state allows candidates to simultaneously run for U.S. President and U.S. Vice-President?

This one is tough ... I cannot find an answer. <img src="/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

Yep, that was a toughie... It's New Hampshire. They actually allow candidates to simultaneously run for President & V.P. David Duke did just that and got a few hundred votes for his presidential bid, but on the same ballot also ran for vice-president and received over ten thousand votes!

Here is today's trivia question:

Which New England state produces 90% of the country's toothpick supply?

HI, My name is Kitty and I am a trivia addict....

I tried, I REALLY did....(I even knew the NH answer!) but, I have a children's book manuscript and a deadline to meet. BUT, I just can't seem to stay away. My fingers bring me to this trivia contest without conscious thought! LOL <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

The answer is: MAINE!!!

(Kitty goes searching for more trivia questions...)

Oh Kitty ... you are too funny! <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> ... but I can relate. I've got two courses to write and be ready to teach beginning October 15th and I am easily distracted and off on a tangent. :rolleyes:

Focus ... what is that.

What is the book you are writing??????

It is a fictional children's series about children's dreams and a magical land where these dreams are answered.

I wrote it with my son (then 6) and sent it out to publishers. After getting TONS of rejections, I packed it away. Just recently, I came across a publisher and sent them a synopsis. They requested a look and have decided to publish it...as long as I get the completed manuscript into them by deadline for editing, etc.,!!!

It has potential they say. Woo hoo! For other books, a show, etc., BUT, we will see - gots to get the book done first! LOL -- FOCUS, Kitty!

Go Kitty! <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> It sounds like a wonderful book.

Maybe we need a forum for trivia addicts. <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> How to control the urge, stay on track with life and recovery. Nah, that wouldn't be as much fun as the trivia. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Yes Kitty, you got the answer!

Here's the current score:

Kitty 4
Cheryl 4
Chris 1

Another question will magically appear sometime tomorrow...

Kitty, your book sounds really neat! <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Boy I have a dismal showing ...See Cheryl you are not as bad as I am LOL! Come back and play Sing Along please....

Kitty ... what a great opportunity for the book. When is the deadline? Go Kitty, Go!

Here is today's trivia question:

Which New England state requires people to have a liquor ID to purchase alcohol?

Not sure if this is what you are looking for.

Massachusettes requires either a Massachusetts Drivers Licence or a Massachusetts Liquor ID to purchase alcohol .... this law seems to have been put into place for College students from other states.

Maine has a similar law.

I couldn't find reference to it being the only for of id necessary to purchase alcohol.

ummmm.... nope!

This state will not allow you to buy alcohol (except at a bar) unless you have this liquor license. So, if someone is from another state they can't buy alcohol, even with a valid drivers license.

Well, you are down to four states - keep guessing <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

VERMONT!!!!!

Good job Kitty because I couldn't find the answer.

What was your source? I'm just curious because I really look for it and came up empty.

That's right!!! That was a bit of a toughie, huh?

Here's the current score:

Kitty 5
Cheryl 4
Chris 1

OK here's today's trivia question - I think it's a bit easier...

In what New England university was the birth control pill invented?

I did a search on Yahoo! of all things - I cannot remember the syntax that I used, but the Vermont Liquor Law website came right up!

Massachusetts!

Massachusetts Fast Facts and Trivia
... inns that cater to weddings. The birth control pill was invented at
Clark University in Worcester.

The answer would actually be

Clark University in Worcester, Mass.

Kitty,
I searched specifically on Vermont Liquor Law and didn't come up with it LOL!

Oh well .... I'll do better next time.

You got it, Cheryl!

Here's the current score:

Kitty 5
Cheryl 5
Chris 1

Also, here is today's trivia question:

On which lake was the movie "On Golden Pond" filmed?

Squam Lake

in Holderness, New Hampshire

Yep, Squam Lake.

Here's the current score:

Kitty 5
Cheryl 6
Chris 1

Here is today's trivia question:

Where in New England is the country's oldest tavern building located?

Newport, Rhode Island
The White Horse Tavern YUM!

That right! <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Here is the current score:

Kitty 6
Cheryl 6
Chris 1

AND here is today's trivia question:

Where in New England does the winner of Survivor 1 live?

Survivor I, winner = Richard Hatch (NOT the cutey from "Battlestar Galactica"). He WAS (officially on the CBS records) from Newport, Rhode Island.
His company is in Middletown, Rhode Island.

My FINAL answer is :rolleyes: : Middletown, Rhode Island...

Yes, Kitty - you got it! i figured the hardest part might be remembering who the first winner was... <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Here's the current score:

Kitty 7
Cheryl 6
Chris 1

Here is today's trivia question:

In the movie The Perfect Storm which actor is a New England native?

Mark Wahlberg, born in Boston, Massachusetts.

It sure was! Mark's brother, Don Wahlberg, doesn't seem to be doing as well in his acting career - anyone see any movies with him in them?

Here's the current score:

Kitty 8
Cheryl 6
Chris 1

Donnie Wahlberg (former member of New Kids on the Block) was in the miniseries, "Band of Brothers"; had a movie, "Diamond Men" (2002) out earlier in the year (an indie film)....



He was also in "Triggermen" (2002)this year;
is starring in the new TV series "Boomtown" as Detective Joel Stevens it premieres Sept. 29 NBC's Boomtown - AND he has a movie coming out in 2003 -"Dreamcatcher" a Horror/SciFi based on Stephen King's writing. (It is in post-production as we speak.)

He t'aint doin' so bad after all!! <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

I was involved in an accident with one of the Wahlbergs on the South East Expressway on my way into see a Baryshnakof (sp?) performance in May of 1998. It was a 3 vehicle accident ... Wahlberg hit my car. He claimed the other driver hit him on purpose forcing him into me. The state trouper at the scene said Wahlberg was at fault. My car had $8,000 damage. His shiney Red truck barely had a scratch. I have to say however he was quite polite. I didn't realize who the Wahlbergs were until sometime later and we missed 1/2 the Baryshnakof performance.

They are a big family in Boston - Mark and Donnie have six other siblings!! Quite a bunch!!

Hope you are okay after the accident in '98, glad to hear the Wahlberg you met with in so untimely a manner was polite. They do NOT usually have the "polite" reputation - unfortunately.

I can't remember which one it was but yes they are a big family. There was an arrogance about the "kid" ... you know the kind that comes from not having to struggle cuz everything is given to you on a silver platter. But, he was polite to me and the investigating office even though he disagreed with the officer's assessment of fault. Fortunately, no-one was injured but my car did take the brunt of the accident. 2nd BIG accident with that car and it was mearly a year old. Between the two, there was more damage than the original price of the car. But it got put back together again and still runs great. Gotta love those Hondas. I was still fighting the insurance company on some of it when I moved to WNC. I'm not sure they ever got it settled but I was finally made whole.

Here is today's trivia question:

Who has won the most races at the New Hampshire International Speedway?

Jeff Burton?

Jeff Gordon?

Jeff Burton is the correct Jeff <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> He has won four races at NHIS.

So the current score is:

Kitty 9
Cheryl 6
Chris 1