Spring League Trivia 2/19

Round 1 – Au Natural

1.  Charles Darwin is considered to be one of the fathers of natural selection.  He’s also a lovely character in the movie, Pirates Band of Misfits.  What ship did Darwin sail with when first began developing his ideas for evolutionary theory?

HMS Beagle – Could You be Loved by Bob Marley  

2.  What is the highest mountain in the United States?

Mt. Mckinley – Celebrity Skin by Hole

3.  The Pacific Ocean means peaceful sea.  It got its name from an explorer in the 16^th century.  What explorer is credited with naming the Pacific Ocean?

Ferdinand Magellan – No Rain by Blind Melon       

4.  Nothing is more natural than nudity.  Except maybe nature.  There are only three states in America that have passed laws making it completely illegal for women to go topless.  Name one of them.

Utah, Indiana, Tennessee – Who are You by the Who

Bonus Round

Five largest national parks in America, not including anything in Alaska

* Death Valley – Death Valley by Fallout Boy

* Yellowstone – Here in Your Arms by Hellogoodbye

* Everglades  - Every Morning by Sugar Ray

* Grand Canyon – Can’t Stop by the Red Hot Chili Peppers

* Glacier National Park – Lay Me Down by the Dirty Heads

Round 2 - OTTOMAN ARCHITECTURE

1. The Bursa period lasted from 1299-1437 and it was largely defined by the introduction of domed structures. Which comedian starred as protagonist in the 1996 movie Bio-Dome?

** Pauly Shore (Sure Shot by the Beastie Boys)

2. The Classical period of Ottoman architecture lasted from 1437-1703. Architects of this era thrived under patronage by the Ottoman empire's greatest and longest-ruling sultan, who served between 1520 and 1566. What was that sultan's name?

** Suleiman the Magnificent (Concrete School by Jurassic 5)

3. The Tulip period from 1703-1757 was marked by a change in social dynamic as the upper class began mixing into open and public areas. This lead to greater public works such as fountains. Which famous Spanish explorer is said to have discovered Florida while searching for the fabled Fountain of Youth?

** Juan Ponce de Leon (Hey Leonardo by Blessid Union of Souls)

4. The Baroque period from 1757-1808 popularized circular, wavy, and curved lines influenced by French designs. What famous French painter is considered to be the founder of French impressionism?

** Claude Monet (Money grabber by Fitz and the Tantrums)

Bonus Round

The Empire Period from 1808-1876 had greater European influences, developing parallel with the westernization process. I thought I could make it to 5 questions with this round, but I couldn't. Name the top 5 Beyonce singles that spent the longest time at #1 on the Billboard charts, not counting her work with Destiny's Child.

** Irreplaceable (All I Ever Wanted by Basshunter)

** Baby Boy (Weapon of Choice by Fat Boy Slim)

** Crazy in Love (Butterfly by Crazy town)

** Check On It (Check Yo Self by Ice Cube)

** Single Ladies (Lady Madonna by the Beatles)

Round 3 – Hey Ladies

1.  The US won their first Olympic gold in ice dancing recently with a record breaking score.  What is the name of the lady in that US ice dancing pair?

Meryl Davis – Titanium by David Guetta   

2.  For those of you who made it through high school, you probably know that February is Black History Month.  What month is Women’s History month?

March – Ants Marching by Dave Mathews Band    

3.  In Greek mythology, Aphrodite is the goddess of affection, love, attraction, and basically anything related to sex that Zeus hasn’t already fucked.  She is also married to another god, name that god.

Hephaestus – Best Day of My life by the American Authors        

4.  In the movie Princess Bride, what actress played Princess Buttercup?

Robin Wright – Right Round by Flo Rida 

Bonus Round

The Oscars are coming up.  Name the five nominees for best actress in a leading role.

* Amy Adams – Rehab by Amy Winehouse

* Cate Blanchett – Hate to Say I told you so by the Hives

* Sandra Bullock – One grain of Sand by Ron Pope

* Judi Dench – Monkey Wrench by Foo Fighters

* Meryl Streep – Black Horse and a Cherry Tree by KT tunstall

Round 4 - I DON'T KNOW, I JUST SAW THOR 2. MAYBE I COULD DO A ROUND ABOUT THAT?

1. In Norse mythology, what item did Loki use to kill Baldur?

** Mistletoe (An Honest Mistake by the Bravery)

2. Natalie Portman was in Thor. What was her first ever movie role, where she played a young girl taken in by a hitman?

** Leon: The Professional (Sex on Fire by Kings of Leon)

3.  Thor 2 is set in London, at least when it’s on earth and not Asgard.  Recently, something tragic happened in Great Britain.  One Direction rose to the top of Britain’s list of richest celebrities under the age of 30.  Tell me which celebrity they displaced.

** Daniel Radcliffe (Bad Day by Daniel Powter)

4. If you're in terrible dental pain, you might pronounce "sore tooth" as "Thor 2." What is the #1 best-selling brand of toothpaste worldwide?

** Crest (Ai’nt No Rest for the Wicked by Cage the Elephant)

Bonus Round

Thor and all of the Avengers are a part of the Marvel Universe.  And so are the Guardians of the Galaxy, whose trailer premiered this past week.  Name the five guardians appearing in the movie.

* Star-lord – While I’m Alive by Starfucker

* Drax the Destroyer – Big Yellow Taxi by Counting Crows

* Gamora – One More Time by Daft Punk

* Groot – Send Me on My Way by Rusted Root

* Rocket Raccoon – Rock & Roll by Erik Hutchinson

Scores

1. Lookin to score part 2 - 97

2. the microagressions - 89

3. balls well that ends well - 88

4. Jizzie mcguire - 82

5. just the tip - 74

6. billy sucks - 73

7. floppy flatjacks - 72

8. the ross mcallister experience - 71

9. something punny - 66

10. sex and candy - 64

11. Frisky dingoes - 45

12. bomb/dynamite - 21

League Standings

1. The Microagressions - 39 + 11 = 50
2. Jizzie Mcguire - 30 + 9 = 39
3. Big Worcester in Little Trouble - 26 + 12 = 38

4. Ball's Well That Ends Well - 20 + 10 = 30
5. Sex and Candy - 21 + 3 = 24
5. Just the Tip? - 16 + 8 = 24

6. The Ross Mcallister Experience - 17 + 5 = 22
7. Fantastical Fun with Feces - 15
8. Prodigal Son = 12
9. Burgerpants - 11
9. The Matt's - 11
10. Deep in My Plums - 9
10. Frisky Dingoes - 7 + 2 = 9

11. Punk Cuisine - 2 + 6 = 8

12. Billy Sucks = 7

13. Something Punny = 4
14. Team Haiti - 3
14. Swan Schlong - 3
15. Krustsy Livers - 1