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Veterans Day Trivia

By: Anhtuan Doventry
11-11-2010
Riddle Me This


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I wanted to take time to thank all men and women who have served in our armed forces. You do what you do, so that we don’t have to. Thank you!!

Here are some tidbits of information from wiki about Veterans Day.

  • The holiday is commonly printed as Veteran’s Day or Veterans’ Day in calendars and advertisements. While these spellings are grammatically acceptable, the United States government has declared that the attributive (no apostrophe) rather than the possessive case is the official spelling
  • The U.S. President Woodrow Wilson first proclaimed an Armistice Day for November 11, 1919
  • Anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I

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Did You Know? Halloween Edition

By: Anhtuan Doventry
10-29-2010
Everything Entertainment, Riddle Me This


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I still haven’t figured out what I’m going to wear this year as we go trick-or-treating. My son has the same dilemma, but I’m sure we’ll get it together by Sunday. He’s dressed as a viking today for costume day at school, but that was decided this morning. I’m still not absolutely sure what everybody in the family is going to go as. Oh well, maybe Sunday evening, we’ll all have an epiphany. Happy Halloween!! Be safe and have fun!

Meanwhile, here are some fun facts about Halloween. I got these from these sites – Rexanne & Holiday Insights.

  • Halloween is second only to Christmas in spending. Consumers will spend over $2.5 Billion during Halloween. That’s a whole lot of candy, costumes, decorations, and party goods
  • It is believed that the Irish began the tradition of Trick or Treating. In preparation for All Hallow’s Eve, Irish townsfolk would visit neighbors and ask for contributions of food for a feast in the town
  • The official Orange and Black colors of Halloween came from orange being associated with fall harvest and black symbolizing darkness and death
  • Magician, Harry Houdini died on Halloween, 1926 in Detroit, MI
  • The ancient Celts thought that spirits and ghosts wondered the streets on all Hallows Eve so they began wearing masks and costumes in order to not be recognized as human

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“On Halloween, the parents sent their kids out looking like me.” – Rodney Dangerfield

Food Flags

By: Anhtuan Doventry
09-13-2010
Riddle Me This, That's Artsy

My wife sent me these pictures a few weeks ago. Can you figure out which country each flag / food represent? Try not to look at the caption.

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Jobs

By: Anhtuan Doventry
09-03-2010
Just Living Life, Riddle Me This

Day Job

Night Job

Yesterday I had quite an interesting job day, as you can see above. Different uniforms in different locations. A very different day than my business casual apparel at my office. Anyhow because of that huge difference, I thought I’d focus on some trivia jobs.

I got these questions from this site and answers are in white font. If you have a touch screen, click here for the question and answers.

 
What does a Wrinkle Chaser do?
Answer: A Wrinkle Chaser is somebody that irons the wrinkles from shoes as they are being made to ensure they are perfectly smooth when you buy them.

 
What do you call someone who separates girl chicks from boy chicks?
Answer: A person who sorts through baby chicks to find out if they are male or female is called a Chicken Sexer. (Yup, it’s a real job!)

 
What does a Citrus Fruit Colorer do?
Answer: A Citrus Fruit Colorer is someone that gives citrus fruit a more natural coloring (with the help of steam and chemicals), because fruit is often picked before it is has a chance to fully ripen.

 
Without this person, there would be some pretty messy chefs around. Who are they?
Answer: Some people make their living as Apron Cleaners. Apron Cleaners are responsible for scrubbing off all the dirt and grime chefs get on their aprons while cooking.

 
What does a Celluloid Trimmer do?
Answer: A Celluloid Trimmer is the person who shaves down a golf club and adds celluloid bands onto the clubs to make the leather grip stay put.

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“The best way to appreciate your job is to imagine yourself without one.” – Oscar Wilde

Kid TV

By: Anhtuan Doventry
08-27-2010
Everything Entertainment, Riddle Me This


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As a household we don’t watch much TV. However, my kids still love their favorite shows when they get a chance to watch them. Anyhow, today’s trivia topic is kid’s television shows (it was my wife’s awesome idea).

Answers are in white font, so highlight to see the answers, or click here if you have a touch screen device.

 
Which kid’s television show is based in England and is written by Lauren Child?
Answer: Charlie & Lola.

 
Which show stars a teenage duel identity rock star?
Answer: Hanah Montana.

 
What kid’s television show features a rabbit brother and sister?
Answer: Max & Ruby. (Also currently my son’s favorite show)

 
Which show teaches kids words in different languages?
Answer: Dora the Explorer, Ni Hao Kai-Lan, Go Diego Go. (I’m sure there are more)

 
Which show has three rock stars as the main characters, and their character’s names are they actual names?
Answer: Jonas. (Kevin, Joe, & Nick)

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“It’s hard to imagine you as a boy. Did your parents call you Mr. Feeny?” -Cory (From Boy Meets World)

Itch To Travel

By: Anhtuan Doventry
08-20-2010
Just Living Life, Riddle Me This


Image from: Barb Henry

So I really want to go somewhere, England, Ireland, Japan, Hong Kong either one of those are totally cool with me. The only problem is money. Oh well, in due time. Anyhow, in tribute to that, here are some trivia questions about different places. I got these facts from this site.

Answers are in white font, so highlight to see the answer. Click here if you have a touch screen device.

What Nation’s treasures include the Sistine Chapel?
Answer: Vatican City’s

Which extends further North- Japan, North Korea or turkey?
Answer: Japan

What U.S. state is said to have as many cows as people?
Answer: Wisconsin

What city boasts a Board of Trade that buy and sells half the world’s wheat and corn?
Answer: Chicago

What European country’s most common last name is De Vries?
Answer: The Netherlands’

What U.S. state has the highest percentage of residents born in other countries?
Answer: California

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“When preparing to travel, lay out all your clothes and all your money. Then take half the clothes and twice the money”. – Anon

Cheer! Cheer!

By: Anhtuan Doventry
08-13-2010
Riddle Me This, Super Awesome Family


Image from: Dread Pirate Jeff

My eight year old daughter is starting a two day cheer camp today. She is sooooo excited, and a little be nervous too. My wife dropped her off this morning at 9 am, and I’m excited to see some of the show tomorrow. In light of her excitement, I’m posting up a bunch of fun facts about cheer leading. I got these facts from this cheering site.

  • About 98% of all female cheerleaders were former gymnasts, compared to just 20% of all male cheerleaders
  • There are at least four million Cheerleaders in thirty-one countries
  • Cheerleading is over 100 years old. On November 2, 1898, Johnny Campbell lead the first cheerleaders at an University of Minnesota football game
  • In the beginning all Cheerleaders were men
  • 97% of all cheerleaders are female, however, almost 50% of collegiate Cheerleaders are male
  • 12% of Cheerleaders are aged 5 to 13 years and 12% are dancers
  • 83% of all Cheerleaders have a ‘B’ grade point average or better
  • 62% of Cheerleaders are involved in a second sport
  • The Cheerleading capital of the US is Texas
  • Some of the most common Cheerleading injuries are broken arms and busted lips
  • 80% of schools in the US have Cheerleading squads. The most popular sport for Cheerleading is football
  • Circulation for American Cheerleader magazine is estimated at 200,000

“If Cheerleading was any easier, it would be all guys!!!” – Mal-Lory-Brooke

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Bees!! Bees!!

By: Anhtuan Doventry
08-06-2010
Just Living Life, Riddle Me This


Image from: TW Collins

My wife first introduced me to her obsession with bees early on in our relationship. She’s wanted to keep bees for a while, but we just haven’t quite figured out the logistics just yet. I think one of the best ways to describe bees is that they’re misunderstood. A lot of people are scared and have quite a strong reaction to bees. You can blame My Girl for part of that hysteria. Although I must admit, it’s a good movie.

Bees help out much much more than you think. There’s a whole business of keeping bees. Commercial bee keepers are hired by farmers to bring their bees around the country to pollinate their plants. They make yummy honey, which is one of the best home remedies around, and there are a ton of other benefits to honey as well. Don’t believe me? Google it.

Ultimately, the biggest misunderstanding is that bees don’t want to sting you. Go through the trivia questions, and you’ll learn why.

I got these bee trivia questions here. Answers are in white font, so highlight the area after ‘Answer:’ to see the correct answer. If you have a touch screen phone, click here to see the bee question and answers.

 
Do bees sleep?
Answer: No, but bees can be found resting in empty cells

 
Pollen is a source of _____
Answer: Protein

 
How fast do bee’s wings beat?
Answer: About 180 beats a second

 
How fast can bees fly?
Answer: 22 miles an hour

 
Number of bees in an average hive?
Answer: 30,000 – 60,000

 
How far can a bee fly?
Answer: 8.5 miles seems to be about the maximum

 
Bees make honey from _____
Answer: Nectar

 
Why are honey bees reluctant to sting?
Answer: Loss of its stinger causes a bee to die

 
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“Like the bee, we should make our industry our amusement” – Oliver Goldsmith

Friday – A Love/Hate Relationship

By: Anhtuan Doventry
07-30-2010
Riddle Me This, Super Awesome Family

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Usually people have a love only relationship with Fridays, unless you’re one of those work alcoholics types. However, for me every other Friday sucks. Here’s how those Fridays go, I leave for work in the morning (which is part of its own downer), but when I get home from work, two of my kiddies are gone for the weekend.  It’s part of our life, and I miss them. Have a fun weekend kiddos. I love you!!

Here are this week’s trivia questions. It’s a baseball theme in tribute of Roy Oswalt. Wish you could’ve gotten one here in Houston.

Answers are in white font, so highlight to see if you’re right. If you have a touch screen phone, click here for the questions and answers.

The trivia questions are from this site.

 
What hide was first used to cover baseballs in 1975?
Answer: Cowhide

 
What pitcher’s 1.12 ERA in 1968 is the lowest in the majors in post-World War II play?
Answer: Bob Gibson’s

 
Who was the only pitcher to lead the National League in strikeouts three times during the 1980s?
Answer: Steve Carlton

 
Who set a major league record for the fewest errors by a shortstop, with three in 1990?
Answer: Cal Ripkin Jr

 
What pitch does a batter face when Dwight Gooden throws his “yacker”?
Answer: A curve ball

 
Whose single-season strikeout record did Nolan Ryan beat by one?
Answer: Sandy Koufax’s

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“This is a dozer you can do anything with.” – Roy Oswalt

Optical Illusions

By: Anhtuan Doventry
07-23-2010
Everything Entertainment, Riddle Me This


Image from: El Therian

This morning I got an email from a friend of mine linking me to an optical illusion of a spinning cat. I think it’s pretty amazing how the brain works, and how it can be tricked. Here are some cool optical illusions. There are so many out there, just google optical illusions, and you’ll get a plethora of results.

 
The Cat

The cat will spin in either direction. Can you make your brain spin it the other way? Just keep trying, you’ll get it.

 
Different Colors

What shade is lighter, A or B? Yup, you guessed it, they’re the same shade. What?!?!?! Don’t believe me? Go here for the proof.

 
Center Dot

Which dot is in the middle? Green or red? Check out the real answer here.

Pretty amazing stuff right? I could spend all day looking at these. Remember if you want to see more, just google it.

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