Brainbuster – Make your brain tingle!

June 16-22, 2014

By Kay Bona

kay@dailydata.com

I don’t watch much of the morning TV because I think it’s just to much talking and having to think that early in the morning. I like to wake up quiet. Seems that’s the only way my brain can get functioning correctly.

Anyway, I did catch part of the “TODAY” show at the gym not long ago, and they had a “Who Knew” quiz that was really interesting. I thought it would be great to pass on – especially for all of you who also miss the morning TV line-up for one reason or another. Have fun!

1. What’s the top jellybean flavor in America? Very Cherry; Watermelon; Blueberry; Bubble Gum.

2. What’s the best selling Pez dispenser of all time? Peter Pez; Superman; Santa Claus; Easter Bunny.

3. Which of the following candy bars is the oldest? Snickers; Baby Ruth; Milky Way; Hersey’s Milk Chocolate Bar.

4. What was the first individually wrapped candy sold in the U.S.? Jolly Rancher; Hersey’s Kisses; Dove Chocolates; Tootsie Rolls.

5. What were the names of the characters played by Paul Reiser and Helen Hunt in the 1990s TV series, “Mad About You?” Peter and Jackie; Paul and Jamie; Ira and Lisa; Fran and Jerry.

6. Which of these iconic toys is celebrating its 50th birthday this year? Legos; G. I. Joe; Play-Doh; Barbie.

7. In 1953, Leonard Stern created the word game “Mad Libs” while he was: Writing a joke for the TV show, “The Honeymooners”; co-writing the song, “How Much Is That Doggie In The Window?”; singing in the shower; helping his son with his homework.

8. Which Olympic figure skater inspired a popular hairstyle? Peggy Flemming; Dorothy Hamill; Jayne Torvill; Kristi Yamaguchi.

9. How many chicken wings are football fans across the country expected to eat on Super Bowl Sunday? 1 billion; 1.25 billion; 1.55 billion; 2 billion.

10. Which city’s airport uses the three-letter code “FAT”? Fairmont, Minn.; Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; Fresno, Calif.

ANSWERS:

 1. Very Cherry.  

2. Santa Claus.

3. Hersey’s. It was actually given to soldiers during the war for energy.

4. Tootise Rolls, which were first produced in 1896.

5. Paul and Jamie.

6. G.I. Joe. He was born in 1964 as a counter to Matel’s Barbie Doll.

7. Writing a joke for “The Honeymooners.”

8. Dorothy Hamill.

9. 1.25 billion.

10. FAT is the code for Fresno, Calif. Ever wonder why Orlando has the code of MCO? Hint: Before it was the gateway to theme parks, it was McCoy Air Force Base.