Questions and Answers Game (A General Knowlegde quiz)

[mariana44]

Yes Marian--of course it was--I bought the single for George.

[Marian]

Q. How many medals has Michael Phelps now won in all his Olympic appearances?
How many gold, how many silver, how many bronze?

[mariana44]

I have heard this at least a dozen times over the last few days--so I am going to make a stab at 10 gold--4 silver--3 bronze--17 total.

[Marian]

Sorry Marian. Not right.

[mariana44]

Well, it was just a guess-I would have been surprised if it had been completely right !

[ROBERT M.]

A. 19 ............15 Gold 2 Silver 2 Bronze

[ROBERT M.]

Q. Name the British swimmer who nearly won the men's 200m Breasstroke final today

[Marian]

A. Michael Jamieson

Q. What disorder does Michael Phelps have?

[hpooch]

A. A.D.H.D.


Q. WHAT KIND OF BIRD CAN FLY HIGHER THAN ANY OTHER, UP TO 7 MILES IN THE AIR??

[Marian]

Is it an eagle, Henry?

[hpooch]

No, Marian........I had to look it up as I was surprised at the answer....There are possibly two correct answers!
Hint-- One is a species of Vulture! The other is a species of Goose! Either can fly over 30,000 ft.!

[Marian]

A. Well I had to look it up too Henry! I hope these are right...
Ruppell's Griffon Vulture and Bar Headed Geese

Q. What is the Nasa rover vehicle that has landed on Mars called?

[hpooch]

A. CURIOSITY

Q. IN MODERN TIMES, OLYMPIC WINNERS ARE GIVE GOLD, SILVER & BRONZE MEDALS.....
WHAT WAS THE PRIZE THE WINNER WAS GIVEN IN THE ANCIENT GAMES?

[mariana44]

I just came up with Curiosity this morning-heard it on tv.

Henry, could your answer be something like a --LAUREL WREATH ?

[Marian]

I like the name CURIOSITY, very apt.