Instant Trivia

Episode 114 - 'Tis Time To Testify - The World Series - On The "Out"S - Colors Of The Rainbow - Puerto Rico

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Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 114, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet.

Round 1. Category: 'Tis Time To Testify

  • 1: In 1947 playwright Bertolt Brecht returned to Europe after testifying before this House committee.
  • the House Un-American Activities Committee.
  • 2: In 1966 this consumer advocate gained national attention testifying before Congress on auto safety.
  • Ralph Nader.
  • 3: In 1991 the Senate testimony of law professor Anita Hill nearly derailed this man's Supreme Court nomination.
  • Clarence Thomas.
  • 4: In 1987 Fawn Hall testified that she had altered and shredded documents for this man, her boss.
  • Oliver North.
  • 5: On June 25, 1973 he testified before the Senate and revealed the existence of a White House "enemies list".
  • (John) Dean.

    • Round 2. Category: The World Series

    • 1: In 2005, making only their fifth World Series appearance ever, this Windy City team swept the Houston Astros.
    • the Chicago White Sox.
    • 2: In game 1 in 1954 this Giants outfielder made a spectacular over-the-shoulder catch of Vic Wertz' fly ball.
    • Willie Mays.
    • 3: In game 1 in 1954 this Giants outfielder made a spectacular over-the-shoulder catch of Vic Wertz' fly ball.
    • Willie Mays.
    • 4: In 1916 and 1918 Babe Ruth, then with this team, pitched 29 2/3 straight scoreless innings, a record that lasted 43 years.
    • the Boston Red Sox.
    • 5: This Yankee catcher hit the 1st pinch-hit home run in Series history in '47; he hit 11 more homers in his Series career.
    • Yogi Berra.

      • Round 3. Category: On The "Out"S

      • 1: It may be emotional consequences or radioactive ash.
      • fallout.
      • 2: Lose consciousness or turn out all the lights as an air raid precaution.
      • blackout.
      • 3: The American Cancer Society organized the first "Great American" one of these in 1977.
      • Smokeout.
      • 4: One of these occurs when prisoners illegally leave the prison or when some people eat strawberries.
      • a breakout.
      • 5: It carries the rainwater from the gutter on the roof to the ground.
      • a downspout.

        • Round 4. Category: Colors Of The Rainbow

        • 1: The ink businesses try to avoid.
        • red.
        • 2: IBM is known informally as Big this.
        • Blue.
        • 3: Naive or inexperienced.
        • green.
        • 4: Citrus sinensis.
        • an orange.
        • 5: Liz Taylor's eyes, in a "Doonesbury" book title.
        • violet.

          • Round 5. Category: Puerto Rico

          • 1: His 1493 stop at Puerto Rico is the foundation for the claim he "discovered America", meaning the U.S..
          • Christopher Columbus.
          • 2: Puerto Rico is the smallest and easternmost of the islands of this "greater" group.
          • Antilles.
          • 3: In 1917 the Second Organic Act, also called the Jones Act, gave this to Puerto Ricans.
          • citizenship.
          • 4: In 1509 he became Puerto Rico's first governor; 4 years later he sailed for Florida.
          • Ponce de Leon.
          • 5: In June musicians take part in a festival honoring this cellist who lived there the last 17 years of his life.
          • (Pablo) Casals.

            • Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!

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