Washington (State) Trivia

Time to visit the Pacific Ocean again. Hey gang it's episode 197 of the dorky geeky nerdy trivia podcast. I'm your host Brian Rollins in this week. It's Tribune for the beautiful state of Washington. If you're new, welcome to the show every week. It's three rounds of 10 questions about a new topic as we work our way through the US, this season, please be sure to share the show with your trivia, loving friends. We've had a growth spurt, The season, and I'd like to keep that going with that sun. Let's start with the dorky round. Number one, what is the largest city in Washington? Seattle. Number two, though. Founded in Albuquerque, in 1975, what Tech Giant currently calls. Redmond Washington home. Microsoft. Number 3. What cheers spin-off was set in Seattle, Washington. Frasier. Number four, born in Darrington who hosted The Price is Right from 1972 to 2007. Bob Barker. Number five, here's one right up our alley, Who currently holds the record for most consecutive wins on Jeopardy. Ken Jennings. Number 6, that iconic shot of John Cusack holding up a boom box comes from what movie shot in Washington. Say anything. Number seven, what volcano erupted in 1980, killing 57 people. Mount Saint Helens. Number 8. What Canadian province borders Washington to the north? British Columbia. Number nine, what state borders, Washington to the east? Idaho. number 10 Starbucks, which opened in Seattle in 1971, is named after a character in what novel Moby. Dick Starbuck was the Pequod's first mate. The geeky round number one. What is the capital of Washington? Olympia. Number two, what childhood friends from Seattle would go on to found Microsoft. Bill Gates and Paul Allen. Number 3, born in Aberdeen. What frontman from Nirvana would end his own life in 1994? Kurt Cobain. Number four, admiralty, Inlet Whidbey, Basin and Hood. Canal are all part of what body of water. Puget Sound. Number five, holy trivia questions. What Batman actor was born in Walla, Walla Washington in 1928, Adam West. Number 6, despite coming from a very wet State. What author published Dune in 1965 Frank Herbert. Number seven. What river makes up more than half of the Southern border of Washington. The Columbia River. Number 8. What 1982 film starred Sylvester? Stallone as a traumatized Vietnam war vet tormented in Hope, Washington. First Blood. Number 9, the largest building in the world by volume is located in Everett. Washington and is owned by, what company? Boeing the building was designed to build the 747 and is still in use today assembling Jets. Number 10. In addition to sweet cherries, pears and red, raspberries Washington leads the u.s. into production of what fruit crop. Apples. The nerdy round number one, one of the most influential electric guitar players in history. What rocker was born in Seattle in 1942? Jimi Hendrix. Number two, born in Tacoma in 1903, what singer and actor recorded over. 1600 songs and made over 70 feature films, including going my way. Bing Crosby. Number three. What Fight Club? Author was born in Pasco Washington. Chuck Palahniuk. Number four. What cartoonist from Tacoma published the first Far Side cartoon on January 1st, 1980. Gary Larson. Number 5, born in Spokane. What animator won an Academy Award for the dot and the line? Chuck Jones. Number 6, the Twilight Saga Begins and takes place in what real life, Washington town. Forks, Washington. Number seven filmed at Stadium, High School in Tacoma. What? 1999 movie is a retelling of The Taming of the Shrew? 10 Things. I Hate About You. Number 8, Meredith, Salinger made her screen debut with what 1985 film set. During the Great Depression. About a girl heading to Washington, to find her father The Journey of Natty, Gann. Number 9. John Lithgow starred. In what 1987 comedy about a family taking in a Sasquatch. Harry, and the Hendersons. Number 10, what is the most penetrating gorge in North America? Hells Canyon it can plunge more than 7,900 feet which is 2,000 feet deeper than the Grand Canyon And that's all the questions we have for Washington State. Once more trivia facts. The highest point is Mount Rainier at over 14,400, feet, It was the 42nd State added to the Union in population. It ranks 25th in area its 18th I've been to Washington a few times mainly because my daughter and son-in-law call the state home as well as my aunt and uncle. It's a beautiful state and I highly recommend visiting when you can help to get out there next year to see them and take in the sights. A barely scratched the surface of what. I want to see, there will be back with another US state next week. Here's your clue of the 48 contiguous states which was the last To enter the Union. I'm looking forward to this one. It's one of the three states, I've called home in my life. See you back here on Wednesday, for 30, more trivia questions, this has been episode, 197 of the dorky geeky nerdy trivia podcast. Our theme music is by Jason Shaw at audio knoteks.com. This show is written produced and hosted by me Ryan Rollins you can find me at The Voice. Is in my head.com. Thanks for listening. Thanks for listening.