Daily Trivia

Daily Trivia

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  • Daily Trivia 091: Hockey, Inventions and more

    Every weekday morning at 7:40 AM Dale and Charlie give you the chance to put your knowledge to the test in a quest for $1,000!

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    1. Who is the superhero that uses a shield and is part of the Avengers? Answer: Captain America
    2. In which year did Canada become a country? Answer: 1867
    3. Which ocean lies to the west of Canada? Answer: The Pacific Ocean
    4. What team did Wayne Gretzky play for when he retired from the NHL? Answer: New York Ranger
    5. What gas do plants take in for photosynthesis? Answer: Carbon dioxide
    6. What famous ship sank on its maiden voyage in 1912? Answer: Titanic
    7. If you buy a book for $12 and give the cashier $20, how many quarters would get back if the cashier gave you the change back in quarters? Answer: 32 quarters (8 x 0.25=$8)
    8. Sir Alexander Fleming was a Scottish physician and microbiologist, best known for discovering this broadly effective antibiotic substance in 1928? Answer: Penicillin or benzylpenicillin
    9. What is at the center of our solar system? Answer: The Sun
    10. What is the smallest continent in the world? Answer: Australia


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      3 min
    11. Daily Trivia 090: Energy drinks, cereal and more

      Every weekday morning at 7:40 AM Dale and Charlie give you the chance to put your knowledge to the test in a quest for $1,000!

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      1. Fushia is what colour? Answer: Pink
      2. What is the only mammal that can't jump? Answer: The elephant
      3. What is the name of the force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact? Answer: Friction
      4. What is the highest possible score you can get in a Gymnastics routine? Answer: 10.0
      5. If a bookshelf has 5 shelves and each shelf can hold 15 books, how many books can the entire bookshelf hold? Answer: 75 books in total (5 shelves * 15 books per shelf = 75 books)
      6. This Canadian Queen of Power Ballads is known for her hit songs like, Because You Loved Me, The Power of Love and It’s all Coming Back to Me Now? Answer: Celine Dion
      7. What was the first feature-length animated film ever released by Disney?" Answer: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" (1937).
      8. You would most likely give someone Benadryl when they’re suffering from this? Answer: Allergic reaction/ Allergies 
      9. What Energy Drink is said to give you wings? Answer: Red Bull
      10. Jerry Seinfeld starts in Unfrosted a movie about the making of Pop Tarts. But what company makes pop tarts? Answer: Kellogg’s


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      11. Daily Trivia 089: Frozen, Wonder Woman and more

        Every weekday morning at 7:40 AM Dale and Charlie give you the chance to put your knowledge to the test in a quest for $1,000!

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        1. Who is known as the "King of Pop"? Answer: Michael Jackson
        2. What term is used to describe a group of stars that form a recognizable pattern in the sky? Answer: Constellation
        3. Which Province is known as Canada’s only official Bilingual province? Answer: New Brunswick (This is because the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms specifically recognizes that English and French are the official languages of New Brunswick)
        4. Who is the alter ego of Wonder Woman? Answer: Diana Prince
        5. In which year did Christopher Columbus first reach the Americas?1492 (Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 1492)
        6. Who was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom? Answer: Margaret Thatcher
        7. In the nursery rhyme "London Bridge Is Falling Down," what material is used first to "build it up again"? Answer: Iron Bars (Build it up with iron bars, Iron bars, iron bars, Build it up with iron bars, My fair lady)
        8. A train travels at a speed of 60 miles per hour. If it travels for 2.5 hours, how many miles did it travel? Answer: 150 miles The train travels 60 × 2.5 = 150
        9. What sport is played at Wimbledon? Answer: Tennis
        10. In Disney's "Frozen," what is the name of Elsa and Anna's kingdom? Answer: Arendelle


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        11. Daily Trivia 088: Monopoly, Wasaga Beach and more

          Every weekday morning at 7:40 AM Dale and Charlie give you the chance to put your knowledge to the test in a quest for $1,000!

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          1. Which of the following games pieces was not included in the Original Monopoly Board game, battleship, bicycle, or thimble? Answer: Bicycle 
          2. This red character from the Sonic the Hedgehog universe is currently starring in his own miniseries on Paramount plus? Answer: Knuckles  
          3. The Blue Jays played the Orioles last night. Where are the Orioles from? Answer: Baltimore 
          4. What is the term when you overlay a flat surface with a layer of plastic or some other protective material? Answer: Laminate
          5. If a dozen donuts cost 6$ and you bought $30 worth of donuts how many donuts did you buy? Answer: 60
          6. In what country can you find the leaning tower of Pisa? Answer: Italy
          7. This is the body of Water along the 14 km beach of Wasaga Beach? Answer: Georgian bay
          8. What is the name for a corrective lens used to enhance the visual perception in only one eye? Answer: Monocle
          9. The Jamaican Flag consists of 3 colours, Black, Green and what other colour? Answer: Yellow
          10. What fast food chain is home of the Whopper? Answer: Burger King


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          11. Daily Trivia 087: Snoopy, Grimace and more

            Every weekday morning at 7:40 AM Dale and Charlie give you the chance to put your knowledge to the test in a quest for $1,000!

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            1. What type of Dog is Snoopy from the Peanuts Comic Strip? Answer: A Beagle
            2. This device exposes a glass of wine to oxygen and enhance its taste and aroma when used? Answer: An aerator
            3. This is awarded to the opposing team in a Soccer match after an infraction has occurred, outside of the box? Answer: Free kick
            4. If Charlie bought 9 hamburgers that were 7 dollars, each how much did she spend? Answer: 63
            5. In what state can you find the Grand Canyon? Answer: Arizona
            6. What colour is the Character Grimace from McDonald’s? Answer: Purple
            7. We’ve all heard the acronym UFO, but what does it stand for? Answer: Unidentified flying object.
            8. This season precedes winter? Answer: Fall/Autumn
            9. What is the official name for your turning flasher in a car? Answer: Indicator Light
            10. This game is played in a pool where one person is swimming with their eyes closed as they try to tag the other participants? Answer: Marco Polo


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            11. Daily Trivia 086:Leonardo DiCaprio, Sushi and more

              Every weekday morning at 7:40 AM Dale and Charlie give you the chance to put your knowledge to the test in a quest for $1,000!

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              1. What is the largest species of bear? Answer: Polar bear
              2. In which movie did Leonardo DiCaprio play the character Jack Dawson? Answer: Titanic
              3. Which TV series features a character named Ugly Naked Guy? Answer: Friends
              4. What is the main ingredient in the dish "sushi"? Answer: Rice (often with fish or other ingredients)
              5. What is the mathematical term for a number that can only be divided by itself and 1? Answer: Prime number
              6. What term is used when someone shoots 2 under par during a hole in Golf? Answer: Eagles
              7. Which language is commonly referred to as the "language of love"? Answer: French
              8. Which iconic musician is known as "The Boss"? Answer: Bruce Springsteen
              9. The 1988 movie "Mystic Pizza" launched the career of what 'Pretty Woman'? Answer: Julia Roberts
              10. How many pounds are in a ton? Answer: 2,000


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              11. Daily Trivia 085: The Hobbit, Storms and more

                Every weekday morning at 7:40 AM Dale and Charlie give you the chance to put your knowledge to the test in a quest for $1,000!

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                1. Warren Beatty portrayed this yellow trench coat wearing police detective in the 1990s movie of the same name? Answer: Dick Tracy
                2. True or False a Coconut Tree is a member of the Palm Tree Family? Answer: True (Arecaceae)
                3. It is believed that counting the seconds between the flash of Lighting and the boom of thunder will determine this? Answer: The distance of the storm
                4. Telly Monster from Sesame Street had this colour fur? Answer: Red
                5. In the card game Hearts which card is worth the most number of points. Answer: Queen of Spades
                6. At a restaurant, you’ll see deer meat on the menu under what name? Answer: Venison
                7. How many feet are in a yard? Answer: Three
                8. If it takes you 95 minutes to drive from Barrie to the Rogers Center, how many hours total are you driving round trip? Answer: 3 hours (3 hours 1 mins)
                9. What is a bike with one wheel called? Answer: Unicycle
                10. What is the name of the Hobbit in Jr Tolkien the Hobbit? Answer: Bilbo Baggins


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                11. Daily Trivia 084: Survivor, Cheese and more

                  Every weekday morning at 7:40 AM Dale and Charlie give you the chance to put your knowledge to the test in a quest for $1,000!

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                  1. What classic board game involves buying and selling properties? Answer: Monopoly
                  2. In the TV show Survivor, what phrase does the host use when someone is voted out? Answer: "The tribe has spoken."
                  3. Which singer is known for songs like "Back to Black" and "Rehab"? Answer: Amy Winehouse
                  4. Rob and Amy go to the candy store. Becca bought 3 candies at $2 each and Mark bought 2 candies at $1 each. How much did Becca spend? Answer: $6
                  5. We're now in the month of May, what is the birth stone commonly associated with this month? Answer: Emerald 
                  6. In baseball, if you hit a grand slam, how many runs did you score? Answer: 4
                  7. John Travolta played the mother of a musically inclined high schooler in this 2007 film costarring Zac Efron. Answer: Hairspray 
                  8. What is the typical cheese that is part of a caprese salad? Answer: Mozzarella 
                  9. This fast food chain retired it's slogan "It's Finger lickin' Good" after over 50 years. Answer: KFC
                  10. What type of alcohol is traditionally used in a Pina colada? Answer: Rum 



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                  11. Daily Trivia 083: Music, Mother's Day and more

                    Every weekday morning at 7:40 AM Dale and Charlie give you the chance to put your knowledge to the test in a quest for $1,000!

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                    1. Next month the summer season begins, what day does it officially start this year? Answer: June 20th
                    2. Tin, Cobalt and Mercury are all types of what? Answer: Metals
                    3. This Kool FM artist continues her eras tour in Paris this Saturday. Answer: Taylor Swift
                    4. What is claustrophobia a fear of? Answer: Fear of confined spaces/small spaces
                    5. This Sunday is Mother's Day. What flower is considered the “Official Flower” associated with Mother’s Day? Answer: Carnation
                    6. In the nursery rhyme “Jack and Jill”, what did Jack break? Answer: His crown
                    7. How many months of the year only have 30 days? Answer: 4 - April, June, September, and November
                    8. How many Canadian teams are still left in the NHL Playoffs? Answer: 2 - Edmonton and Vancouver
                    9. What is the smallest unit of matter called? Answer: An atom
                    10. On average, how long does it take for the Earth to complete one orbit around the Sun? Answer: One year, or approximately 365 days. (365 days, 6 hours and 9 minutes)


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                    11. Daily Trivia 082: Cinderella, NHL Playoffs and more

                      Every weekday morning at 7:40 AM Dale and Charlie give you the chance to put your knowledge to the test in a quest for $1,000!

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                      1. The Toronto Maple Leafs we’re eliminated from the playoffs…again. How many games did it take? Answer: 7
                      2. This Kool FM Artist sings songs like “All I Want To Do” and “Soak of the Sun”. Answer: Sheryl Crow
                      3. Somewhere between 8 tracks and CD players this audio system came standard in most cars Answer: Cassette Player/ Cassette Deck/ Tape Deck
                      4. What was the name of the evil cat in Disney’s Cinderella? Answer: Lucifer
                      5. Soccer is know as this sport outside of North America? Answer: Football
                      6. There were 21 guests at Dales welcome home party. 16 of them were picked up. The rest of them walked home. How many guests walked home? Answer: 5
                      7. What was invented first a lighter or matches? Answer: Lighter (The first lighter was invented in 1823 while the match was created in 1826)
                      8. This former NFL quarterback often referred to as the goat was just roasted on Netflix? Answer: Tom Brady
                      9. What is the name of the galaxy where earth is located? Answer: The Milky Way
                      10. What two colours were the basket in the nursery rhyme a tisket a tasket? Answer: green and yellow


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