TFTSP News Quiz GUEST QUIZZER Amanda!

1. Alan Shepard, the first American in space, encountered what problem during the mission?

A. Because of launch delays, he had to pee in his spacesuit, shorting out his heart and breathing monitors.

B. He splashed down about 250 miles off course, prompting the head of the space task group to vow he'd never fly again.

C. Shortly after splashdown, the capsule started taking on water. He swam away, but it sank.

2. Rehoboth Beach, in our nation's first state of Delaware, has which bizarre liquor law?

A. Any alcoholic beverage above 4% must be sold in stores must be warm.

B. You can't buy alcohol on election day.

C. No alcohol allowed at dancing establishments.

4. Which program was the first to show a toilet on TV?

A. I Love Lucy

B. Leave It To Beaver

C. All in the Family

5. Though somewhat unlikely, who was the first cereal mascot, debuting in 1904?

A. The Biblical prophet Elijah

B. Playwright William Shakespeare

C. Mad King Ludwig II of Bavaria Amanda Walker

6, This one concerns "First Pets", the animals that presidents have kept in the White House: Originally sent to be part of the 1926 Thanksgiving meal, this animal became a valued member of President Calvin Coolidge's family. Is it...

A. A pig named Percy

B. A raccoon named Rebecca

C. A duck named Dick Amanda Walker

7. Scientists at Harvard recently claimed to be the first to synthesize a metallic version of what nonmetal?

A. Hydrogen

B. Oxygen

C. Nitrogen

8. The Olympics only began testing for performance enhancing drugs in 1968. The disqualified their first athlete during the Mexico City games that summer. What substance, not usually considered a PED, had he consumed?

A. Marijuana

B. Beer

C. LSD

TFTSP News Quiz GUEST QUIZZER Amanda!

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