FDNY members compete.
KYLE (BKN native who got his Bachelor's from the Univ. of MO):
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1. A carpenter would most likely use the Janka Scale to test the hardness of his what- wood, nails or tool?
G:Wood
2. What supermodel testified about blood diamonds at the trial of Liberian dictator Charles Taylor- Naomi Campbell, Tyra Banks or Iman?
G:Iman
3. In the 1700s, Italian women applied what poison to their eyes to enlarge their pupils- belladonna, hemlock or oleander?
G:Oleander (A:Belladonna)
4. In animated movies, what type of character is Mike Wazowski- one-eyed monster, two-headed dragon or three-legged mummy?
G:One-eyed monster
5. According to Shakespeare, who said "Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears"- Julius Caesar, Brutus or Antony?
G:Antony (B: Brutus)
6. The '14 film "Saint Laurent" was a biopic about a famous what- diplomat, fashion designer or athlete?
G:Fashion designer
7. What fruit derives its name from an Aztec word for "testicle"- avocado, kiwi or lychee?
G:Avocado
ANTHONY (also weekly bar trivia host from Massapequa):
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1. What Billy Crystal film featured the memorable line "The man ate bacon at every meal...you can't do that!"- "City Slickers", "Mr. Saturday Night" or "Analyze This"?
G:"City Slickers"
2. Around 1460, the Parthenon of Athens was converted into a what- mosque, synagogue or Catholic church?
G:Catholic church (A:Mosque)
3. In an Italian restaurant, which of these would Popeye most likely stick in olive oil- pasta fagioli, Zabaglione or Focaccia?
G:Zabaglione (A:Focaccia)
4. The largest land vehicle, the Bagger 288 by Krupp, was orig. made for what purpose- moving rockets, relocating houses or excavating coal?
G:Excavating coal (B: Moving rockets)
5. What title goes to a grand champion in sumo wrestling- Domo, Shogun or Yokozuna?
G:Yokozuna
6. Which of these would an oenophile enjoy the most- growing roses, baking bread or drinking wine?
G:Baking bread (A:Baking bread)
7. Bluefin tuna exhibit what trait that's extremely rare among fish- they lack gills, they're warm-headed or they reproduce asexually?
G:Warm-headed
FQ: Which African nation was formerly known as Southern Rhodesia- Zimbabwe, Angola or Lesotho?
G: Lesotho- FA (A:Zimbabwe)
JOSEPH (Paramedia Lieutenant & self-educated history buff from Yonkers):
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1. In the '94 film "SPEED", what actor played the bomber who tried to blow up a city bus- Dennis Hopper, Nick Nolte or John Malkovich?
G:Hopper
2. In 1946, the U.S. offered $100M to purchase what- Greenland, Corsica or Okinawa?
G:Greenland
3. The Eggbeater & Flamingo are two popular movies in what competitive sport- kayaking, synchronized swimming or judo?
G:Judo (A:Synchronized swimming)
4. In the 1930s, an advertising campaign for Northern Tissue boasted that its toilet paper was what- "Non-flammable!", "Splinter-free!" or "Ribbed!"?
G:"Splinter-free!"
5. Which of these would you find at the top of the Leaning Tower of Pisa- clock, bells or marble statue?
G:Bells (B: Clock)
6. According to scientists, which of these parts of a man's body grows larger throughout his life- thumbs, ears or Adam's apple?
G:Adam's apple (A:Ears)
7. If you have gymnophobia, which of these would probably scare you- running on a treadmill, getting a facial or seeing a naked person?
G:Seeing naked person
FQ: Prevalent in connective tissue, which is the most abundant protein in mammals- keratin, collagen or casein?
G: Collagen- IN$130K
FC:
P: A
S1 R- 18
Ps:
1. On the earth, what imaginary line indicates zero degrees longitude?
B: Greenwich Mean Timeline 1:27
T:International Date Line
2. What bean's the main ingredient in channa masala?
B: Lima :39
T:Chickpeas13
L :20 LATER
EP. RATING: 6
KYLE (BKN native who got his Bachelor's from the Univ. of MO):
$70K
$30K
$10K
1. A carpenter would most likely use the Janka Scale to test the hardness of his what- wood, nails or tool?
G:Wood
2. What supermodel testified about blood diamonds at the trial of Liberian dictator Charles Taylor- Naomi Campbell, Tyra Banks or Iman?
G:Iman
3. In the 1700s, Italian women applied what poison to their eyes to enlarge their pupils- belladonna, hemlock or oleander?
G:Oleander (A:Belladonna)
4. In animated movies, what type of character is Mike Wazowski- one-eyed monster, two-headed dragon or three-legged mummy?
G:One-eyed monster
5. According to Shakespeare, who said "Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears"- Julius Caesar, Brutus or Antony?
G:Antony (B: Brutus)
6. The '14 film "Saint Laurent" was a biopic about a famous what- diplomat, fashion designer or athlete?
G:Fashion designer
7. What fruit derives its name from an Aztec word for "testicle"- avocado, kiwi or lychee?
G:Avocado
ANTHONY (also weekly bar trivia host from Massapequa):
$80K
$35K
$15K
1. What Billy Crystal film featured the memorable line "The man ate bacon at every meal...you can't do that!"- "City Slickers", "Mr. Saturday Night" or "Analyze This"?
G:"City Slickers"
2. Around 1460, the Parthenon of Athens was converted into a what- mosque, synagogue or Catholic church?
G:Catholic church (A:Mosque)
3. In an Italian restaurant, which of these would Popeye most likely stick in olive oil- pasta fagioli, Zabaglione or Focaccia?
G:Zabaglione (A:Focaccia)
4. The largest land vehicle, the Bagger 288 by Krupp, was orig. made for what purpose- moving rockets, relocating houses or excavating coal?
G:Excavating coal (B: Moving rockets)
5. What title goes to a grand champion in sumo wrestling- Domo, Shogun or Yokozuna?
G:Yokozuna
6. Which of these would an oenophile enjoy the most- growing roses, baking bread or drinking wine?
G:Baking bread (A:Baking bread)
7. Bluefin tuna exhibit what trait that's extremely rare among fish- they lack gills, they're warm-headed or they reproduce asexually?
G:Warm-headed
FQ: Which African nation was formerly known as Southern Rhodesia- Zimbabwe, Angola or Lesotho?
G: Lesotho- FA (A:Zimbabwe)
JOSEPH (Paramedia Lieutenant & self-educated history buff from Yonkers):
$100K
$35K
$15K
1. In the '94 film "SPEED", what actor played the bomber who tried to blow up a city bus- Dennis Hopper, Nick Nolte or John Malkovich?
G:Hopper
2. In 1946, the U.S. offered $100M to purchase what- Greenland, Corsica or Okinawa?
G:Greenland
3. The Eggbeater & Flamingo are two popular movies in what competitive sport- kayaking, synchronized swimming or judo?
G:Judo (A:Synchronized swimming)
4. In the 1930s, an advertising campaign for Northern Tissue boasted that its toilet paper was what- "Non-flammable!", "Splinter-free!" or "Ribbed!"?
G:"Splinter-free!"
5. Which of these would you find at the top of the Leaning Tower of Pisa- clock, bells or marble statue?
G:Bells (B: Clock)
6. According to scientists, which of these parts of a man's body grows larger throughout his life- thumbs, ears or Adam's apple?
G:Adam's apple (A:Ears)
7. If you have gymnophobia, which of these would probably scare you- running on a treadmill, getting a facial or seeing a naked person?
G:Seeing naked person
FQ: Prevalent in connective tissue, which is the most abundant protein in mammals- keratin, collagen or casein?
G: Collagen- IN$130K
FC:
P: A
S1 R- 18
Ps:
1. On the earth, what imaginary line indicates zero degrees longitude?
B: Greenwich Mean Timeline 1:27
T:International Date Line
2. What bean's the main ingredient in channa masala?
B: Lima :39
T:Chickpeas13
L :20 LATER
EP. RATING: 6