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The Marshmallow Round

10 super sugary and puffy marshmallow questions to give you a rush and get the weekend started!

This trivia post is inspired by the delicious marshmallows of I Love Puffy Love. Enjoy these 10 sugary questions!

  1. The word “Marshmallow” is derived from the plant Mallow and what other word that describes the habitat of this plant? – Marsh
  2. Which country started whipping marshmallow sap in the 19th century and created the popular “fluffy” style? – France
  3. What ingredient is typically added to give marshmallows their airiness and structure? – Gelatin
  4. What type of cracker is traditionally used for the ends of a s’more? – Graham cracker
  5. What is the name of the marshmallow monster appearing in the Ghostbuster movies? – Stay Puft Marshmallow Man
  6. What company makes the popular marshmallow chicks, “Peeps”? – Just Born
  7. Compared to regular marshmallows, what key ingredient is traditionally missing from marshmallow creme? – Gelatin
  8. The traditional American Rocky Road dessert is comprised of chocolate, marshmallows and what other ingredient? – Nuts (Walnuts or Almonds)
  9. What year did Kraft introduce Jet-Puffed Marshmallows? – 1958
  10. Which version of Android was named “Marshmallow”? – 6

Have a great weekend and indulge yourself.

Trivia Round – St. Patrick’s Day 2017

Who makes Shamrock Shakes and 9 more St. Patrick’s Day trivia questions!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Put on some green clothes and enjoy this round of St. Patrick’s Day trivia.

  1. According to legends, what animal did St. Patrick banish from Ireland? – The snake
  2. What does “shamrock” translate to from the Irish language? – Little clover, or young clover
  3. As what kind of blue do some describe the background of the Coat of Arms of Ireland? – St. Patrick’s blue
  4. Which city in Pakistan is home to St. Patrick’s High School? – Karachi
  5. At the start of which movie were the brothers Connor and Murphy MacManus celebrating St. Patrick’s Day when a brawl ensued? – The Boondock Saints
  6. What plant has become the symbol of St. Patrick’s Day? – The shamrock
  7. Which University’s athletic teams are collectively known as the Fighting Irish? – University of Notre Dame
  8. What two colors are present on the Saint Patrick’s flag? – Red and white
  9. Which fast food company is known for its Shamrock Shakes that are sold in limited quantities to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? – McDonald’s
  10. What meal is traditionally eaten on St. Patrick’s Day? – Corned beef and cabbage

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Trivia Tuesdays – 10 Random Trivia Questions

Who won the 2017 Oscar for Best Actor? Who developed the game Cities: Skylines? And 8 more unrelated questions this week on RTG!

Hello and welcome to the Trivia Tuesdays edition of the Weekend Edition…AKA another round of 10 totally random trivia questions.

  1. In what country would you find “The Strand Arcade”, a covered shopping destination? – Australia
  2. What year was actor Mel Gibson born? – 1956
  3. Lobamba and Mbabane are the legislative and administrative capitals of which African country? – Swaziland
  4. In Greek mythology, which of the nine Muses is normally depicted sitting down and holding a lyre? – Terpsichore
  5. What is the capital of the US state of Oregon? – Salem
  6. The American rock band, “The Black Keys”, hails from which US state? – Ohio
  7. Who won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 2017? – Casey Affleck
  8. The game “Cities: Skylines” was developed by which Finnish video game company? – Colossal Order
  9. What automotive company produced car name the RX-7? – Mazda
  10. What is the capital of the Isle of Man? – Douglas

Have a great week and good luck quizzing.

Academy Awards Trivia Round

Get ready for the 2017 Oscars tonight with these trivia questions!

Seeing how the Oscars are this Sunday, it made sense to spend some time putting together a trivia round. These questions are either directly related to the Oscars themselves, or to the recipients and nominees. Enjoy.

  1. Which Academy Award winner was the executive producer of the 2015 re-cut documentary “Cowspiracy”? – Leonardo DiCaprio
  2. What nationality is Denis Villeneuve, director of the 2016 film “Arrival”? – Canadian
  3. What was the category for “Best Picture” named during the 1st Academy Awards in 1929? – Outstanding Picture
  4. Who was the first person to receive an “Honorary Award” at the Academy Awards? – Charlie Chaplin
  5. What was the name of the protagonist in the 2016 film “Zootopia”? – Judy Hopps
  6. What 2016 nominated short film shares a name with an animated film also released the same year? – Sing
  7. Which 2016 film received Titanic-equivalent 14 Academy Award nominations? – La La Land
  8. How many Oscars have been awarded from inception through the 88th Academy Awards? – 3,048
  9. Which 2010 film, based on a comic book, did Brie Larson have a supporting role in? – Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
  10. What year was the Academy Award for “Best Animated Feature” added to the list of awards? – 2002

Tie-breaker: How many Academy Award nominations did Leonardo DiCaprio receive before finally winning the award for Best Actor in 2016? – 6

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