OCmike's Humpday Challenge

OCmike · Post by **OCmike** » Wed May 09, 2007 12:55 pm

OCmike's Humpday Challenge

There is only one rule: No more than one correctly answered question per person, per hour.

1. Has the USA ever attacked Canada?

2. What two players became the first from the same team to lead the NFL in rushing yardage and receiving yardage in the same season?

3. What was the first foreign capitol conquered by the US military?

4. What team did the Philadelphia Eagles merge with due to a manpower shortage during World War II?

5. In what war did the phrase "meatless Mondays" originate?

6. Who founded the Library of Congress?

7. In 1996, what quarterback set an NFL record for most fumbles in a season?

8. What was the first national monument in the US?

9. What is the difference between Hoover Dam and Boulder Dam?

10. What was the worst marine disaster in U.S. history?

11. What disease was responsible for the most deadly epidemic in US history?

12. Andy Warhol conceived and photographed the cover of which Rolling Stones album?

13. In addition to print, this vinyl album cover had its title in Braille.

14. Who played the guitar solo on the Beatle's song "While My Guitar Gently Weeps"?

15. Which Beatle was smoking a cigarette on Abbey Rd.?

16. As of the 1997 season, what NFL quarterback had the highest career completion percentage in NFL history (minimum 1,500 attempts)?

17. What is the official name of the Statue of Liberty?

18. The Rams franchise originated in which city?

19. What assistant coach was hired by the Minnesota Vikings after resigning as the Notre Dame head coach after only five days on the job?

20. What NFL running back did Barry Sanders back-up while playing at Okalahoma State?

21. What rookie receiver set an NFL record for most receptions in a season by a rookie with 90 in 1996?

22. What stadium hosted the last pro bowl outside of Hawaii?

23. What team did Barry Sanders burn for 237 rushing yards in 1994?

24. What team did John Elway refuse to play for after being drafted in 1983(be specific)?

25. What military action was known as "that splendid little war"?

Smackie Chan · Post by **Smackie Chan** » Wed May 09, 2007 1:06 pm

14. Eric Clapton

Y2K · Post by **Y2K** » Wed May 09, 2007 1:08 pm

23. What team did Barry Sanders burn for 237 rushing yards in 1994?

Tampa Bay Bucs

War Wagon · Post by **War Wagon** » Wed May 09, 2007 1:09 pm

11. Influenza

MuchoBulls · Post by **MuchoBulls** » Wed May 09, 2007 1:18 pm

24. Baltimore Colts

indyfrisco · Post by **indyfrisco** » Wed May 09, 2007 1:30 pm

20. What NFL running back did Barry Sanders back-up while playing at Okalahoma State?

Thurman Thomas

Shoalzie · Post by **Shoalzie** » Wed May 09, 2007 1:31 pm

OCmike wrote:7. In 1996, what quarterback set an NFL record for most fumbles in a season?

Dave Krieg?

OCmike · Post by **OCmike** » Wed May 09, 2007 1:33 pm

Nope.

ucantdoitdoggieSTyle2 · Wed May 09, 2007 1:50 pm

7 -- Warren Moon?

OCmike · Post by **OCmike** » Wed May 09, 2007 1:51 pm

ucantdoitdoggieSTyle2 wrote:7 -- Warren Moon?

Nope.

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Wed May 09, 2007 1:53 pm

25: The Spanish American War

Jay in Phoenix · Post by **Jay in Phoenix** » Wed May 09, 2007 1:53 pm

12. Andy Warhol conceived and photographed the cover of which Rolling Stones album?

Sticky Fingers

ucantdoitdoggieSTyle2 · Wed May 09, 2007 1:55 pm

OCmike wrote:
ucantdoitdoggieSTyle2 wrote:7 -- Warren Moon?
Nope.

Fuck me -- I will take the easy NFL question then. As a rookie for the Pats in 96, "she" caught 90 balls... Terry Glenn

Tom In VA · Post by **Tom In VA** » Wed May 09, 2007 2:08 pm

5. WWI

And you know who you were then. Girls were girls and men were men.

Mister, we could use a man like Herbert Hoover again.

Donovan · Post by **Donovan** » Wed May 09, 2007 2:09 pm

1. Yes.

Tom In VA · Post by **Tom In VA** » Wed May 09, 2007 2:11 pm

Donovan wrote:1. Yes.

When ? The Fenian Raids ?

Solo · Post by **Solo** » Wed May 09, 2007 2:13 pm

4. What team did the Philadelphia Eagles merge with due to a manpower shortage during World War II?

Steelers

Smackie Chan · Post by **Smackie Chan** » Wed May 09, 2007 2:14 pm

3. Mexico City, 1847

Donovan · Post by **Donovan** » Wed May 09, 2007 2:19 pm

Tom In VA wrote:
Donovan wrote:1. Yes.

When ? The Fenian Raids ?

No, that wasn't carried out by the American military. The War of 1812 was.

Tom In VA · Post by **Tom In VA** » Wed May 09, 2007 2:23 pm

Donovan wrote:
Tom In VA wrote:
Donovan wrote:1. Yes.

When ? The Fenian Raids ?
No, that wasn't carried out by the American military. The War of 1812 was.

1812 was my initial guess, but then I got thrown off by my propensity to complicate minute rice. Canada, the country vs. Canada, the geographic region.

It must be the latter because Canada the country wasn't founded until 1867.

MgoBlue-LightSpecial · Wed May 09, 2007 2:25 pm

19. George O'Leary

OCmike · Post by **OCmike** » Wed May 09, 2007 2:26 pm

Tom In VA wrote:
Donovan wrote:
Tom In VA wrote:
When ? The Fenian Raids ?
No, that wasn't carried out by the American military. The War of 1812 was.
1812 was my initial guess, but then I got thrown off by my propensity to complicate minute rice. Canada, the country vs. Canada, the geographic region.

It must be the latter because Canada the country wasn't founded until 1867.

From Wikipedia...

The war of 1812 started badly for the Americans as their attempts to invade Canada were repeatedly repulsed by General Isaac Brock commanding a small British force, composed largely of local militias and Native American allies. The American strategy depended on use of militias, but they either resisted service or were incompetently led. Military and civilian leadership was lacking and remained a critical American weakness until 1814. New England opposed the war and refused to provide troops or financing. Financial and logistical problems plagued the American war effort. Britain possessed excellent finance and logistics but the ongoing war with France had a higher priority, so in 1812-1813 they adopted a defensive strategy. After the defeat of Napoleon in 1814 they were able to send veteran armies to invade the U.S., but by then the Americans had learned how to mobilize and fight as well.

Tom In VA · Post by **Tom In VA** » Wed May 09, 2007 2:36 pm

OCmike wrote:
Tom In VA wrote:
Donovan wrote: No, that wasn't carried out by the American military. The War of 1812 was.
1812 was my initial guess, but then I got thrown off by my propensity to complicate minute rice. Canada, the country vs. Canada, the geographic region.

It must be the latter because Canada the country wasn't founded until 1867.
From Wikipedia...

The war of 1812 started badly for the Americans as their attempts to invade Canada were repeatedly repulsed by General Isaac Brock commanding a small British force, composed largely of local militias and Native American allies. The American strategy depended on use of militias, but they either resisted service or were incompetently led. Military and civilian leadership was lacking and remained a critical American weakness until 1814. New England opposed the war and refused to provide troops or financing. Financial and logistical problems plagued the American war effort. Britain possessed excellent finance and logistics but the ongoing war with France had a higher priority, so in 1812-1813 they adopted a defensive strategy. After the defeat of Napoleon in 1814 they were able to send veteran armies to invade the U.S., but by then the Americans had learned how to mobilize and fight as well.

Indeed, thanks. Like I said, I over-complicated the question. My concern with stating the obvious answer .... "Yes, War of 1812" was the response ...

"Ah, hah, you're wrong because the country of Canada wasn't around until 1867".

I was having a .....

Moment.

OCmike · Post by **OCmike** » Wed May 09, 2007 2:54 pm

RACK all Princess Bride resets!

ucantdoitdoggieSTyle2 · Wed May 09, 2007 2:59 pm

IT HAS WORKED! YOU'VE GIVEN EVERYTHING AWAY! I KNOW WHERE THE POISON IS!

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I will take a stab at #2 -- Isaac Bruce and Marshall Faulk.

If incorrect, then my second guess is Herman Moore and Barry Sanders.

Jay in Phoenix · Post by **Jay in Phoenix** » Wed May 09, 2007 3:04 pm

18. The Rams franchise originated in which city?

Cleveland

Quad McWheels · Post by **Quad McWheels** » Wed May 09, 2007 3:16 pm

10. Bison Dele

Terry in Crapchester · Wed May 09, 2007 3:19 pm

7. Randall Cunningham

Full disclosure: a local radio station used to have a show called the Sports Trivia Challenge for one hour every Monday night during football season, and I had a team for a number of years (runner-up one year). This question was asked once and I got it wrong (I guessed Dave Krieg). That's how I know.

ccd · Post by **ccd** » Wed May 09, 2007 3:23 pm

1. Has the USA ever attacked Canada?

The Canadians. They walk among us. William Shatner. Michael J. Fox. Monty Hall. Mike Meyers. Alex Trebek. All of them Canadians. All of them here.

Think of your children pledging allegiance to the maple leaf. Mayonnaise on everything. Winter 11 months of the year. Anne Murray - all day, every day.

Like maple syrup, Canada's evil oozes over the United States.

Felix · Post by **Felix** » Wed May 09, 2007 3:28 pm

Terry in Crapchester wrote:7. Randall Cunningham

Full disclosure: a local radio station used to have a show called the Sports Trivia Challenge for one hour every Monday night during football season, and I had a team for a number of years (runner-up one year). This question was asked once and I got it wrong (I guessed Dave Krieg). That's how I know.

uh, you might want to look at the year Mike cited.......I'm pretty sure Randall Cunninghan wasn't playing in 1996.....

btw, it was Kerry Collins......

edit: my bad, cunningham was playing in 96..

but it was Kerry Collins....

Nishlord · Post by **Nishlord** » Wed May 09, 2007 3:35 pm

13. I know that Paul McCartney had 'We Love You, Stevie Baby' in braille on the back of Red Rose Speedway, but I'm guessing Songs In The Key Of Life, as it's the only Imperial Phase Wonder LP I don't have in vinyl.

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Wed May 09, 2007 3:40 pm

6, Thomas Jefferson

OCmike · Post by **OCmike** » Wed May 09, 2007 3:44 pm

ucantdoitdoggieSTyle2 wrote:IT HAS WORKED! YOU'VE GIVEN EVERYTHING AWAY! I KNOW WHERE THE POISON IS!

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I will take a stab at #2 -- Isaac Bruce and Marshall Faulk.

If incorrect, then my second guess is Herman Moore and Barry Sanders.

Nope and nope.

OCmike · Post by **OCmike** » Wed May 09, 2007 3:46 pm

Nishlord wrote:13. I know that Paul McCartney had 'We Love You, Stevie Baby' in braille on the back of Red Rose Speedway, but I'm guessing Songs In The Key Of Life, as it's the only Imperial Phase Wonder LP I don't have in vinyl.

Nope, but you're on the right track.

OCmike · Post by **OCmike** » Wed May 09, 2007 3:47 pm

Felix wrote:
Terry in Crapchester wrote:7. Randall Cunningham

Full disclosure: a local radio station used to have a show called the Sports Trivia Challenge for one hour every Monday night during football season, and I had a team for a number of years (runner-up one year). This question was asked once and I got it wrong (I guessed Dave Krieg). That's how I know.
uh, you might want to look at the year Mike cited.......I'm pretty sure Randall Cunninghan wasn't playing in 1996.....

btw, it was Kerry Collins......

edit: my bad, cunningham was playing in 96..

but it was Kerry Collins....

Wasn't Collins or Cunningham in 1996.

Smackie Chan · Post by **Smackie Chan** » Wed May 09, 2007 3:47 pm

2. Emmitt Smith & Michael Irvin, '91 Cowboys

OCmike · Post by **OCmike** » Wed May 09, 2007 3:48 pm

mvscal wrote:6. It was founded by an act of Congress signed by John Adams.

It may have been approved by an act of Congress, but it was founded by TJ.

pron · Post by **pron** » Wed May 09, 2007 3:49 pm

17. What is the official name of the Statue of Liberty?

La liberté éclairant le monde // Liberty Enlightening the World

ucantdoitdoggieSTyle2 · Wed May 09, 2007 3:52 pm

OCmike wrote:Wasn't Collins or Cunningham in 1996.

I actually got sick of waiting for someone to get it right and looked it up myself. My research told me Collins as well.

Dinsdale calling you out for having the wrong answers in 3... 2... 1...

Terry in Crapchester · Wed May 09, 2007 3:53 pm

2. Jerry Rice and Ricky Watters

T1B

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