General Knowledge Quiz

[Mcr Warrior]

So I am thinking it may possibly be Al Gore.

Gore just lost the one presidential election, this was, as you say, in 2000.

 

[GRALISTAIR]

Does Adams losing twice against George Washington count?

 

[Marton]

Carter?

 

[Mcr Warrior]

Carter?

No, James Earl Carter was another who only lost the one presidential election.

 

[Mcr Warrior]

Does Adams losing twice against George Washington count?

I believe that when George Washington became the first ever U.S. president (and was then subsequently re-elected a few years later) he was technically unopposed on both occasions and so there was no losing candidate (s).

 

[GRALISTAIR]

One last go as my memory is just not what it used to be. I have read Field Marshall Montgomery biography and I believe his former boss with whom he remained friends Dwight D. Eisenhower defeated Stevenson twice. So the answer maybe Stevenson but for the life of me I can not remember his first name though it is a little weird iirc. So Stevenson? Otherwise I am out of guesses as my memory is failing me.

I also used to live in Kansas City and have made the trek to the Eisenhower Presidential library (took my parents to Truman Library in Independence MO Kansas City suburb too)

 

[Mcr Warrior]

One last go as my memory is just not what it used to be. I have read Field Marshall Montgomery biography and I believe his former boss with whom he remained friends Dwight D. Eisenhower defeated Stevenson twice. So the answer maybe Stevenson but for the life of me I can not remember his first name though it is a little weird iirc. So Stevenson?

Yes, that is the correct answer. Adlai Ewing Stevenson (Democrat) lost out in both 1952 and 1956 to Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

More recently, Ross Perot lost out in the 1988 and 1996 elections, but he was standing as an Independent/Reform party candidate.

There have been a few more-than-one-defeat presidential (major party) candidates before the 1950s, (such as Thomas Dewey (Republican) in 1944 / 1948) but Stevenson was the most recent.

Well done to all those who took part, GRALISTAIR congratulations on your tenacity, you have been elected as the next Quizmaster-in-Chief.

Over to you...

 

[GRALISTAIR]

OK lets stay on politics and make it a lot simpler but there will be a Brucey bonus.

How many post War (WW2) Labour Chancellor of the Exchequers have there been?

The Brucey bonus is naming them.

 

[xotGD]

Gaitskill, Healey, Brown, Darling plus two others. So 6?

 

[Jimbob52]

OK lets stay on politics and make it a lot simpler but there will be a Brucey bonus.

How many post War (WW2) Labour Chancellor of the Exchequers have there been?

The Brucey bonus is naming them.

 

[Jimbob52]

8: Dalton, Cripps, Gaitskell, Callaghan, Jenkins, Healey, Brown, Darling

 

[GRALISTAIR]

8: Dalton, Cripps, Gaitskell, Callaghan, Jenkins, Healey, Brown, Darling

Fantastic - spot on and the Brucie bonus. You are in the money which chancellors take care of.

go for it

 

[Jimbob52]

Fantastic - spot on and the Bruce’s bonus. You are in the money which chancellors take care of.

go for it

Thank you.

Not sure what you mean by 'bonus'! Would you like me to set the next question?

 

[xotGD]

Thank you.

Not sure what you mean by 'bonus'! Would you like me to set the next question?

The term "Brucie Bonus" comes from the TV game show "Play Your Cards Right" hosted by Bruce Forsyth. From wikipedia: 'By 1985, the winner of each of the two games in the first half would get a prize known as a "Brucie Bonus".' Alas the bonus prize here is merely the adulation of your fellow forum members for your outstanding knowledge!

And yes, your turn to set a question...

 

[Jimbob52]

Thank you. My question is as follows:

Only one US President was a lifelong bachelor. Whom did he choose as his ‘White House Hostess’ (i.e. ‘First Lady’) and what was their relationship?

 

[GB71]

James Buchanan whose niece Harriet Lane was his "first lady"

 

[GRALISTAIR]

The president was definitely Buchanan - cant remember who he chose as his FLOTUS - but was it his sister?

 

[Jimbob52]

James Buchanan whose niece Harriet Lane was his "first lady"

Yes, it was Harriet Lane. She was his niece but she had also been adopted by him when orphaned. Before coming White House Hostess, she had accompanied him when he was US ambassador in London. She became a friend of Queen Victoria.

Over to GB71!

 

[GB71]

I will stick with the US theme then. If Hawaii was the 50th and Alaska the 49th states to join the Union what was the 48th state?

 

[GRALISTAIR]

I will stick with the US theme then. If Hawaii was the 50th and Alaska the 49th states to join the Union what was the 48th state?

I have a sneaking feeling it was Arizona.

 

[GB71]

It was indeed about a month after New Mexico if memory serves me correctly. Over to you

 

[GRALISTAIR]

Staying with the USA but switching to alcohol I have a question about Bourbon. This is NOT about bottle in bond bourbon or straight bourbon.
The mash must contain 51% corn minimum and aged in new, charred white oak barrels.

What is the minimum ageing period?

 

[xotGD]

I know that the requirement to use new barrels was brought in to keep barrel makers employed.

Turning to the question, I'll say 5 years.

 

[444045]

I think its a bit longer, 7 years.

 

[EbbwJunction1]

Let's go shorter than both … three years?

 

[GRALISTAIR]

None of those answers are correct sorry.

 

[MotCO]

Can I plump for 12 years?

 

[GRALISTAIR]

Bottled in bond bourbon is minimum 4 years and straight bourbon is minimum 2 years. So the question remains what is it for bourbon? Big clue with bottled in bond being minimum 4 years as that is a huge requirement.

 

[GRALISTAIR]

Can I plump for 12 years?

Way too high sorry. See above bottled in bond type is minimum 4 years

 

[444045]

I'll go for 6 years then please.