Tuesday, August 18, 2020

RHS August 2020 Trivia

 

1. New Jersey High School Civics:  How many counties in the state of New Jersey? Which county is the largest in land area? Which, the smallest?

Twenty-one, Burlington County, Hudson County


2. "Superman" came to radio as a serial on WOR in 1940. Who originally voiced Superman? Hint: He also later hosted radio's "Time's A-Wastin' " in 1948 which became "Beat the Time" in 1949 and transitioned to CBS television as "Beat the Clock" which he also hosted 1950-1956?

Bud Collyer


3. Election Trivia: Does the District of Columbia have any electors in the Electoral College?


Yes, three


4.Has a sitting United States President ever been arrested? If so, whom and for what?


Yes, Ulysses S. Grant,  for speeding

President Grant was arrested for speeding. They brought him to the department for holding, but then the chief was unsure if they could charge a sitting President without impeachment, so they let him pay a fine and walk back to the White House after impounding his buggy.