Ohio Trivia

Hey everyone. This is episode 175 of the dorky geeky nerdy trivia podcast. I'm your host Brian Rollins and this week we've got a new episode, and it's all about Ohio, its history. And some of the famous people from there. If you're new, welcome, we offer up, 30 trivia questions, broken up in In three rounds of 10 questions, each I ask and you answer, simple and straightforward. If you need rules or scorecards visit, our website dorky geeky nerdy.com and you'll find some there. You'll also find show notes, transcripts and all 174 of our past shows that covers everything you need to know to play. So let's get started with the show. The dorky round number 1. What ohioan was the commander of the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission? Jim Lovell. Number 2, born in Wapakoneta Ohio, who was the first person to walk on the moon. Neil Armstrong. Number 3, well they're blimps are based out of Suffield Ohio. What tire company has operated out of Akron since 1898? The Goodyear Tire Company. Number four, what state borders, Ohio to the West. Indiana. Number 5, what 4-time NBA champion was born in Akron, Ohio and began his career with the Cleveland Cavaliers. LeBron James. Number 6, born in Point, Pleasant Ohio, who was the Commanding, General of the Union Army at the close of the u.s. Civil War. Ulysses, S Grant, he would later go on to become the 18th president. Number 7 born in Cadiz. Oh Ohio, what actor was famous for his roles in run silent. Run Deep. It Happened One Night and Gone with the Wind. Clark Gable. Number 8. What aircraft is on the quarter? Honoring Ohio. The Wright flyer. There's also an astronaut Number nine, 50-50 chance on this one, which of the two Wright. Brothers was born in Ohio. The younger brother Orville Wright. Number 10. What author is famous for his Goosebumps books. R.l. Stine the geeky round number one, born in Ohio in 1934. What cult leaders followers committed nine murders, including the killing of actress, Sharon Tate. Charles Manson. Number two. What is the capital of Ohio? Columbus. Number three. What member of the Rat Pack was born in Steubenville, Ohio in 1917. Dean Martin. Number four. What athlete acted as both a player for and manager of the Cincinnati. Reds from 1984 to 1986 Pete Rose. He was later banned from the sport for betting on games. Number 5 what comedian showed his love for his home state and hometown by using Cleveland rocks. As the theme song for his sitcom. Drew Carey. Number 6. What is the official state nickname for Ohio hint? It's also the state tree. It's the Buckeye state. Number seven. What, body of water borders? Ohio to the north? Lake Erie. number 8, what famous inventor was born in Milan, Ohio in 1847, Thomas Edison. Number nine. What university was the site of a shooting involving the Ohio National Guard and four protesters in 1970? Kent State University. Number 10, what ohioan has been nominated for 19, Oscars and began his career with the short film amblin. Steven Spielberg. The nerdy round number 1. What actor is the current voice of both. Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Jim Cummings from Youngstown, Ohio. Number two, what general was made famous or inFAMOUS for his scorched-earth tactics and his March to the Sea during the U.S Civil War. William Tecumseh, Sherman. Never three. Who was the 23rd president and the grandson of the ninth president? Benjamin Harrison born in North Bend Ohio. Number four, who is the only person to hold the position of President of the United States and Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court? William Howard Taft. Number five. What to Ohio? Born presidents were assassinated in office. James Garfield, and William McKinley. Number six. What US president from Blooming Grove, Ohio would have his legacy tarnished by details exposed after his death including the Teapot Dome scandal Warren G. Harding. Number 7, born in Toledo. What? Feminist journalists and social activist co-founded, Miss magazine. Gloria Steinem. Number 8, the be in what president's name is short for bechard? Rutherford be Hayes born in Delaware. Ohio. Number 9, what is distinctive about the Ohio State Flag? It's the only u.s. flag. That's not a rectangle. It's a triangular swallowtail flag. Number 10. What actress born in Cincinnati in 1966, has been a Bond girl, a Marvel hero, and a DC character. Halle Berry. And we're done with Ohio. I hope you had some fun. Here are some bonus facts about the state. It's the birthplace of seven US presidents. Only one other state has produced more. It's the 17th state but it was established retroactively in 1953 because Congress had failed to complete the formal process back in 1803. In terms of population, Ohio is the seventh floor To State, this is another state I've yet to visit Ohioans. Let me know what I need to see when I make it. There will be back again next week for more trivia fun. Here's a clue to tide you over. of the US states with a coastline, which has the shortest I can almost hear you all pulling up Google Maps right now. Good luck. I'll see you back here next Wednesday. This has been episode 175 of the dorky geeky. Nerdy trivia podcast that music has been provided by Jason Shaw at audio knoteks.com. I'm your host. Brian Rollins comes a hi to me on social media or at the voices in my head.com. And as always, thanks for listening. Sometimes I wish I had lost a leg or something. Everyone can understand that they never get it. When what's been broken is inside your head, five years after an unspeakable tragedy that changed him forever Gordy Allen has made a new home with his half, brother, Kevin their Arrangement Works. Since Kevin is the only person who can protect Gordy at school and keep him focused on getting his life. Back on track, but just when it seems like, things are becoming normal Gordy's. 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