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Showing posts with label John. Show all posts
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Jun 28, 2019

[Answer] 2. John Keats died of tuberculosis. It was called the most 'Romantic disease' at that time. What was another name for tuberculosis?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "2. John Keats died of tuberculosis. It was called the most 'Romantic disease' at that time. What was another name for tuberculosis?"



...1. Typhoid 2. Cancer 3. White Death 4. AIDS Tuberculosis or consumption was also called 'The White Death'. During Keats' time it was synonymous with death. There was no cure for it at the time. It was also the family disease of the Keats family.

Jun 25, 2019

[Answer] 6. Several historians have ascertained that a newspaperman named John Fitzgerald was the first to publicly employ the term 'The Big Apple' in reference to which storied American city?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "6. Several historians have ascertained that a newspaperman named John Fitzgerald was the first to publicly employ the term 'The Big Apple' in reference to which storied American city?"



...1. Los Angeles 2. New Orleans 3. Chicago 4. New York City In 1924 Fitzgerald referred to the various horse racetracks in New York as 'The Big Apple', a name that seemed to have stuck within the popular jargon. There are several other possible sources for the use of 'apple' to describe New York City, and indeed inevitable sexual references are part of the story...bordellos and bedrooms, naturally. I'll leave it to you to dig up the dirt! Thank you for trying this quiz, please give my other quizzes a try if you enjoyed this one.

Jun 23, 2019

[Ans] Which mobster's testimony sent John Gotti to prison?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which mobster's testimony sent John Gotti to prison?"



Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano is a former underboss of the Gambino crime family. He is known as the man who helped bring down John Gotti, the family's boss, by agreeing to testify against him in a deal in which he confessed to involvement in 19 murders. On this day in 1992, Mafia boss John Gotti was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty on 14 accounts of conspiracy to commit murder and racketeering. As part of Gravano's cooperation agreement, he received a reduced sentence and entered the Witness Protection Program.

[Answer] Which mobster's testimony sent John Gotti to prison?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which mobster's testimony sent John Gotti to prison?"



...Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano is a former underboss of the Gambino crime family. He is known as the man who helped bring down John Gotti, the family's boss, by agreeing to testify against him in a deal in which he confessed to involvement in 19 murders. On this day in 1992, Mafia boss John Gotti was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty on 14 accounts of conspiracy to commit murder and racketeering. As part of Gravano's cooperation agreement, he received a reduced sentence and entered the Witness Protection Program.

Jun 18, 2019

[Answer] 4. When a rogue robot knocks John out of his hover chair, he looks at the world around him for the first time, which happens to be a spaceship. What movie is this?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "4. When a rogue robot knocks John out of his hover chair, he looks at the world around him for the first time, which happens to be a spaceship. What movie is this?"



...1. WALL-E 2. BURN-E 3. M-O 4. AUTO "WALL-E" (2008) is the story of a garbage (Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-class) robot who falls in love and ends up being responsible for bringing human beings back to the planet Earth. EVE and WALL-E go to the life/escape pods, the pods are located on deck "1.9 12". The sinking of the Titanic occurred in 1912, and part of the enormity of that tragedy was that there were not enough lifeboats on board. "WALL-E" is the first Pixar feature film to incorporate live action footage.

Jun 16, 2019

[Answer] According to singer John Denver, what are two things money can't buy?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "According to singer John Denver, what are two things money can't buy?"



...Born Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr., his fame worldwide was under his stage name, John Denver. He was the son of an Air Force officer test pilot. He got his first guitar from his grandmother and learned to play. He settled in Los Angeles to pursue a career in music. He got his first break in 1968 and his popularity skyrocketed. From 1969 to 1975, Denver's records topped both the country and pop charts, making him the top-selling recording artist in the country. Known for his down-home lyrics, his song "Home-Grown Tomatoes" boldly declared, "Only two things that money can't buy \ That's true love and home- grown tomatoes." Source: IMDb.com

May 15, 2019

[Ans] Elton John wrote the song "Candle in the Wind" about what actress?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Elton John wrote the song "Candle in the Wind" about what actress?"



"Candle in the Wind" is a song with music and lyrics by Elton John and Bernie Taupin. It was originally written in 1973, in honor of Marilyn Monroe, who had died 11 years earlier. The lyrics of the song are a sympathetic portrayal of the life of Marilyn Monroe. (The song's opening line "Goodbye Norma Jean" refers to Monroe's real name.) Bernie Taupin was inspired to write the song after hearing the phrase "candle in the wind" used in tribute to Janis Joplin. In 1997, John performed a rewritten version of the song as a tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales.

[Answer] Elton John wrote the song "Candle in the Wind" about what actress?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Elton John wrote the song "Candle in the Wind" about what actress?"



..."Candle in the Wind" is a song with music and lyrics by Elton John and Bernie Taupin. It was originally written in 1973, in honor of Marilyn Monroe, who had died 11 years earlier. The lyrics of the song are a sympathetic portrayal of the life of Marilyn Monroe. (The song's opening line "Goodbye Norma Jean" refers to Monroe's real name.) Bernie Taupin was inspired to write the song after hearing the phrase "candle in the wind" used in tribute to Janis Joplin. In 1997, John performed a rewritten version of the song as a tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales.

May 8, 2019

[Answer] 5. Who co-starred with John Belushi in the movie "The Blues Brothers"?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "5. Who co-starred with John Belushi in the movie "The Blues Brothers"?"



...1. Billy Crystal 2. Chevy Chase 3. Steve Martin 4. Dan Aykroyd Dan was born in Ottawa, Canada, in 1952, and attended Ottawa's Carleton University in 1969. He did a sequel to the "Blues Brothers" with John Goodman. Part of the movie was filmed at a prison near Kingston, Ontario.

May 6, 2019

[Answer] 8. Poet John Keats also wrote a famous ode to what type of bird?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "8. Poet John Keats also wrote a famous ode to what type of bird?"



...1. Nightingale 2. Peacock 3. Dove 4. Robin Keats also wrote "Ode on a Grecian Urn" with the well-known line, "Beauty is truth, truth is beauty - that is all ye know on earth, and all ye need to know".

Apr 16, 2019

[Answer] 2. Jim Morrison, John Densmore, Robby Krieger and Ray Manzarek were members of which of these popular bands?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "2. Jim Morrison, John Densmore, Robby Krieger and Ray Manzarek were members of which of these popular bands?"



...1. The Kinks 2. The Cars 3. The Doors 4. The Clash The Doors were one of the best known psychedelic rock groups of the late 1960s-early 1970s. Their major hits were 'Light My Fire', 'Hello, I Love You' and 'L.A. Woman'.

Apr 8, 2019

[Answer] 4. What book is actually an epic poem written by the 17th century poet John Milton?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "4. What book is actually an epic poem written by the 17th century poet John Milton?"



...1. Heaven and Hell 2. Adam and Eve 3. The Battle 4. Paradise Lost Milton also wrote a sequel called "Paradise Regained." I made up the other three titles.

Mar 18, 2019

[Answer] 2. Elton John released the song and album "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" in 1973. From which classic movie did the image of the "yellow brick road" originate?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "2. Elton John released the song and album "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" in 1973. From which classic movie did the image of the "yellow brick road" originate?"



...1. The Wizard of Oz 2. Gone with the Wind 3. Citizen Kane 4. Casablanca Elton John used the image of the the "yellow brick road" from the 1939 film "The Wizard of Oz". In the movie, Dorothy and her friends follow the "yellow brick road" to find the Wizard of Oz for answers to life's mysteries only to figure out that Dorothy and her friends already possessed the qualities they were looking for all along. The character in Elton John's song 1973 "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" left his farm to search for answers to his life's questions.

Mar 5, 2019

[Answer] 6. Which 1994 Quentin Tarantino movie is often credited with reviving John Travolta's acting career?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "6. Which 1994 Quentin Tarantino movie is often credited with reviving John Travolta's acting career?"



...1. Phenomenon 2. Pulp Fiction 3. Pushing Tin 4. Paparazzi Butch Coolidge (Bruce Willis) is a boxer who has been paid to take a dive by Marsellus Wallace (Ving Rhames). Vincent Vega (Travolta) and Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson) are retrieving a briefcase that was stolen from Wallace. Honey Bunny (Amanda Plummer) and Pumpkin (Tim Roth) have decided to rob the wrong diner on the wrong day, and Wallace's wife Mia (Uma Thurman) is just out for a fun night. All their lives are about to intersect in a violent fashion. The movie John Travolta made prior to "Pulp Fiction" was "Look Who's Talking Now" ... which is best not talked about really.

Feb 28, 2019

[Answer] 8. Who co-starred with John Belushi in the movie "The Blues Brothers"?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "8. Who co-starred with John Belushi in the movie "The Blues Brothers"?"



...1. Dan Aykroyd 2. Steve Martin 3. Billy Crystal 4. Chevy Chase Dan was born in Ottawa, Canada, in 1952, and attended Ottawa's Carleton University in 1969. He did a sequel to the "Blues Brothers" with John Goodman. Part of the movie was filmed at a prison near Kingston, Ontario.

Feb 19, 2019

[Answer] 6. What book is actually an epic poem written by the 17th century poet John Milton?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "6. What book is actually an epic poem written by the 17th century poet John Milton?"



...1. Adam and Eve 2. Heaven and Hell 3. Paradise Lost 4. The Battle Milton also wrote a sequel called "Paradise Regained." I made up the other three titles.

Jan 16, 2019

[Answer] 1. Hoppin' John is a southern food made with black-eyed peas, rice, and pork. To bring good luck, what is the traditional day on which to serve this dish?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "1. Hoppin' John is a southern food made with black-eyed peas, rice, and pork. To bring good luck, what is the traditional day on which to serve this dish?"



...1. Easter 2. Saint John's Day 3. New Year's Day 4. Thanksgiving The idea of Hoppin' John (and black-eyed peas) bringing luck may go back to Jewish traditions that were brought to Georgia in early colonial days. This dish of black-eyed peas (or field peas), rice, and bacon (ham or sausage can be used instead) may also be traced to slaves coming from Western Africa.

Jan 8, 2019

[Answer] 9. This 1988 comedy stars Kevin Kline, John Cleese, and Jamie Lee Curtis.

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "9. This 1988 comedy stars Kevin Kline, John Cleese, and Jamie Lee Curtis."



...1. Two More Crawfish 2. A Fish Called Wanda 3. Hot Lobster 4. Crabs in the Suitcase This is possibly one of the funniest thievery pictures I've ever seen.

Dec 25, 2018

[Answer] 2. "Don't Let ___ Go Down On Me" was released in 1991 by George Michael and Elton John. Which British tabloid newspaper completes the song title?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "2. "Don't Let ___ Go Down On Me" was released in 1991 by George Michael and Elton John. Which British tabloid newspaper completes the song title?"



...1. The Daily Sport 2. The Star 3. The Sun 4. The Mirror "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" was originally a hit for Elton John as a solo artist in 1974. The later version was recorded when Elton unexpectedly joined George Michael on stage at Wembley Arena in 1991. "The Sun" newspaper was launched in 1964 although it was subsequently bought by Rupert Murdoch in 1969.

Dec 17, 2018

[Answer] 4. I played John Rambo and Rocky Balboa, two of the most well known characters in movie history! Who am I?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "4. I played John Rambo and Rocky Balboa, two of the most well known characters in movie history! Who am I?"



...1. Richard Gere 2. Danny Glover 3. The Rock 4. Sylvester Stallone He was born in 1946 and years later he's still got the muscle and the Rambo abs. Complications during his birth caused the paralysis in the lower left side of his face.