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20 Trivia Questions on American Road Trip & European Vacation
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Join The Trivia Twins as they face off in their signature trivia challenge.
In this week's episode, Dani quizzes Andi with 10 questions on American road trip destinations and Andi quizzes Dani with 10 questions on European vacation destinations.
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Introduction and Theme Overview
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Hey guys, welcome to the Trivia Twins Podcast. I'm Andi. And I'm Dani. We'll be your hosts. Each week we quiz each other on a different yet related topic. Today the theme is American Road Trip and European Vacation.
00:00:25
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Dani will be going first with American Road Trip themed trivia questions. And Andi will be going second with European vacation themed trivia questions.
Trivia Game: What's the Connection?
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Before we jump into the game, let's start off with a quick brain teaser called What's the Connection?
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Today, we're giving you three movies for you to guess what connects them based on today's theme. Alright, here are where they are. Can you find the connection between The Talented Mr. Ripley, House of Gucci, and Angels and Demons?
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Think about that one and we'll reveal the answer at the end of this episode.
Road Trip Movies and Music Debate
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All right, so let's move on and start off with a quick round of this or that road trip edition.
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Road trip comedy film, The Hangover or We Are the Millers? Ooh, okay, this is a good one. I've seen bits and pieces of The Hangover, but I recently saw We Are the Millers and I was dying laughing, so I gotta go with that one.
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Yeah, that one's so funny. I've seen both of them, and I do think We Are The Millers is underrated. Yeah, had never heard of it. Yeah, it's hilarious. I would choose We Are The Millers, too.
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All right, which song is a must-have on your road trip playlist? Getaway Car by Taylor Swift or Shut Up and Drive by Rihanna? Okay, as much as I love the Reputation album by Taylor Swift, I Gotta to Go Shut Up and Drive by Rihanna.
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I love that song. That's a good one. That's a good one. I'd go Getaway Car by Taylor Swift. Of course you would. We knew that. I'm obsessed. All right. and road trip overnight accommodations.
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Would you rather stay at a roadside motel or would you rather camp under the stars? Okay. Okay, i unfortunately would probably camp under the stars because I think some motels are super shady and I just don't think I can do it.
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I think it's probably cleaner outside. yeah of them i've I've stayed at a very sketchy motel before because it was the only accommodation in that area. And it was, I'll never do that again. I'd rather camp. I bet you won't. Yeah. Bring a tent next time.
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I barely slept. because I was like sleeping with one eye open the entire time. I'm sure. Yeah. i Yeah.
American Road Trip Trivia
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um All right, Andy, are you ready for some American road trip themed questions?
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I'm ready. Let's put it in drive.
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Question number one. Which Today Show personality got engaged on Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park, which is known to be the first place to see the sunrise in the continental
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Question number two. Nestled in the wilderness of Virginia's Shenandoah National Park, Rapidan Camp served as a rustic summer retreat for which u s President?
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Was it A. Kelvin Coolidge, B. FDR, or C. Herbert Hoover?
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Question number three. Found in Memphis, Tennessee, what is the attraction where you can experience 120 acres dedicated to Elvis Presley, the king of rock and roll?
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Question number four. In which Midwestern city does the famous Route 66 begin its 2400 journey Is Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis?
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Question number five. Carved into the Black Hills of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore features which four American presidents?
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Question number six. The TV drama series Yellowstone follows the conflicts and struggles of which fictional ranching family in Montana?
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Question number seven. Which southwestern city home to the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum? Is it A. Albuquerque, B. Tucson, or C. Santa Fe?
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Question number eight. Known for its mystical energy centers and red rock formations, which southwestern city draws spiritual seekers to natural landmarks like Bell Rock, Airport Mesa, and Cathedral Rock?
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Question 9. The General Sherman tree, located in a California national park, is the largest tree in the world by volume.
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What species of tree does it belong to?
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Question number 10. Which U.S. landmark was built for the 1962 World's Fair in Seattle? your guesses? Next up, we'll go over the answers.
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your guesses next up we'll go over the answers
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All right, let's get into the answers. Question one. Which Today Show personality got engaged on Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park, which is known to be the first place to see the sunrise in the continental U.S.?
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Okay, that would be my girl, Jenna Bush Hager. That's correct. Yes, our fellow twinsie. Question number two. Nestled in the wilderness of Virginia's Shenandoah National Park, Rapidan Camp served as a rustic summer retreat for which U.S. president?
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Is it A, Calvin Coolidge, B, FDR, or C, Herbert Hoover? My guess was FDR. It was not. It was actually Herbert Hoover. Okay.
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And I've done that trail um to the camp. It was really. you like it It was a little eerie, but like I don't know how they got all of the people there, but I don't know.
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it was It was pretty cool though. like some of Like you got to walk through some of the old buildings and stuff, like where they would stay. But it was also during the great Great Depression, so I think he needed to like, you know.
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de-stress a little bit in the woods yeah he needed that relaxation yeah but like would you do it again or yeah i i think shenandoah national park is amazing and i would love to go back okay love it there gotta put that on my bucket list yes all right question number three found in memphis tennessee what is the attraction where you can experience 120 acres dedicated to elvis presley the king of rock and roll
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Um, okay. Oh my gosh, I know it. Um, oh, I was having a hard time with this. it is Graceland. That's correct, yes. Question four. In which Midwestern city does the famous Route 66 begin its 2400 mile journey west?
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Is it A, Chicago, B, Detroit, or C, Minneapolis?
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Is it Minneapolis? It's not. It's Chicago. Chicago. Okay. Yes. Shows you how many times I've been on Route 66. I don't think I've been on Route 66 before. No.
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All right. Question number five. Carved into the black hills of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore features which four American presidents?
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All right, I came up with Washington. yeah Lincoln. Yes. Jefferson. Yes. And Roosevelt.
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Yes. Which one? um It's Teddy Roosevelt. Crushed it. All right, question number six. The TV drama series Yellowstone follows the conflicts and struggles of which fictional ranching family in Montana?
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That would be the Dutton family. That's correct, yes. All right, question number seven. Which southwestern city is home to the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum?
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Is it A, Albuquerque, B, Tucson, or C, Santa Fe? Is it Santa Fe? Yes, it is. Yes, correct. Question number eight.
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Known for its mystical energy centers and red rock formations, which southwestern city draws spiritual seekers to natural landmarks like Bell Rock, Airport Mesa, and Cathedral Rock?
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Is that Sedona? It is Sedona. Your favorite place. It is truly my favorite place in the world. I just love it. Question number nine. The General Sherman tree, located in a California national park, is the largest tree in the world by volume.
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Which species of tree does it belong to? is that the redwood tree? So the answer is sequoia. Question number 10. Which U.S. landmark was built for the 1962 World's Fair in Seattle?
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Is that the Space Needle? It is the Space Needle, yes. All right, Dani, your turn to answer.
European Vacation Trivia
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But before we get started, let's start off with a quick round of this or that European Vacation Edition.
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Hit songs. Would you rather listen to Pompeii by Bastille or Paris by the Chainsmokers? Oh, I really like that song Paris by the Chainsmokers.
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I'd choose that one. Okay, both are good songs. i think I'd go with Pompeii by Bastille. Okay, unique European festivals. Would you rather visit the Golden Retriever Festival in Scotland or the World Body Painting Festival in Austria?
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Okay, is that ah is that a real question? Because I'd obviously choose the Golden Retriever Festival in Scotland. i feel like that would be like heaven on earth. it would Yeah, look up the pictures. That's what it that's exactly what it looks like. What about you? I'd probably do the same. yeah as fun as the World Body Painting Festival would be, i think. I mean, that does sound interesting. yeah I might need to look up photos for that too. I know. all of i just Yeah, I feel like people who do that are so talented. So it would be fun, but woohoo.
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I'm a dog lover, so I got to go cold with sugar. All right. Excursions. Would you rather go on a Mediterranean cruise or take a train ride through the Swiss Alps?
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I think I'd rather take a train ride through the Swiss Alps. That sounds okay fun. I've never been there either, so I'd rather do that because I haven't been there. I do like mountains. I don't know. Both. that's That's a tough one. I think I'd probably go Mediterranean cruise, though, because sounds like there'd be good food there. Oh, 100% there would be.
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All right, Dani, are you ready for some European vacation-themed trivia? Yes, let's go.
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Question number one. What famous art museum in Paris is home to the Mona Lisa and was once a royal palace?
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Question number two. In which country would you find the Cliffs of Mohair, a natural coastal attraction that offers breathtaking cliffside views and is one of the country's most visited tourist sites? is it A Scotland or
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Question number three. Lake Como, a luxurious vacation destination in northern Italy, is located in which Italian region known for fashion and finance?
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Is Lombardi, B. Tuscany, or C. Veneto?
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Question number four. Home to the Gothic Quarter, this city in Spain is known for its narrow medieval streets, Roman ruins, and the city's Gothic cathedral.
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it A. Madrid, B. Granada, or C. Barcelona?
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Question number five. What famous statue, inspired by a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, sits on a rock by the waterside in Copenhagen?
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Question number six. Consisting of eggplant, minced meat, and bechamel sauce, this dish is arguably one of the most iconic traditional Greek dishes to try while in Athens. Is it A. Moussaka, B. Soublaki, or
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Question number seven. The Nauswinstein Castle, a fairy tale-like palace built by King Ludwig II, is located the Bavarian region of which European country?
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Question number 8. What is the name of the historic fortress on the banks of the Thames in London, famous for housing the crown jewels? Is it A. The Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, or C. Big Ben?
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Question number 9. What is the name of the famous geothermal spa located in a lava field in Iceland? Is it A. The Blue Lagoon, B. Baldy Hot Springs, or C. The Aquadome?
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Question number 10. This European country located in the Arctic Circle is home to the amusement park Santa Claus Village.
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Got your guesses? Next up, we'll go over the answers.
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Alright, let's get into the answers. Question number one. What famous art museum in Paris is home to the Mona Lisa and was once a royal palace? That would be the Louvre.
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Yes, that is correct. Nice job. Have you been to Paris? Yes, and i I didn't go inside, but I walked around it and it was really cool. but Oh, so you saw the Louvre? Yes.
00:17:31
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Oh, that's awesome. It was literally just one night in Paris. I would have i wish I could have spent more time, but... That sounds like a movie title. And I had the best meal I've ever had of my life. Sorry, not that sorry about that. Oh, what you Oh my God, it was like this roasted chicken, but it tasted like, like the chicken there tastes like real chicken. Like I don't even know what we eat here.
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Probably fresh, no preservatives, no fake stuff. Yeah. Yeah. With like some fresh vegetables and some mashed potatoes. It was literally the best meal I've ever had of my life. Oh my gosh, that sounds really good.
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All right. Question number two. In which country would you find the Cliffs of Moher, a natural coastal attraction that offers breathtaking cliffside views and is one of the country's most visited tourist sites?
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Is it A, Scotland, B, Wales, or C, Ireland? Is it Ireland? It is Ireland. Yes. Okay. I want to go there. That's on my list too.
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Question number three. Lake Como, a luxurious vacation destination in northern Italy, is located in which Italian region known for fashion and finance?
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Is it A. Lombardy, B. Tuscany, or a C. Veneto? Okay. I only know that George Clooney lives there, but that's all I know. um This is a guess. Is it Lombardi?
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It is. That's a good guess. Nice job. Question number four. Home to the Gothic Quarter, this city in Spain is known for its narrow medieval streets, Roman ruins, and the city's Gothic cathedral.
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Is it A, Madrid, B, Granada, or C, Barcelona? Is it Barcelona? It is Barcelona, yes. Nice job.
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Question number five. What famous statue inspired by a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen sits on a rock by the waterside in Copenhagen?
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That would be the Little Mermaid. Yes, that is correct. Didn't you see that? I did, and it really is little. like it's It's not like... a big attraction. It's just like this little statue that kind of like sticks up from the water. And it was, it was a little underwhelming, but I mean, the little mermaid was my favorite Disney movie. So I had to go see it.
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Yeah. I mean, were there a lot of people there? It wasn't like crowded or anything, but there were people. All right question number six. Consisting of eggplant, minced meat, and bechamel sauce, this dish is arguably one of the most iconic traditional Greek dishes to try while in Athens.
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Is it A, moussaka, B, sivlaki, or C, baklava? Is it? Moussaka? It is yes, that is correct.
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All right, question number seven. The Nauswinstein Castle, a fairy tale-like palace built by King Ludwig II, is located in the Bavarian region of which European country?
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Is it Germany? It is Germany, yes, that is correct. I want to go there someday and see it. I do too. Question number eight. What is the name of the historic a fortress on the banks of the Thames in London, famous for housing the crown jewels?
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Is it a the Tower of London, B, Buckingham Palace, or C, Big Ben?
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I don't know, and I feel like I should. don't know. Is it the Tower of London? it is is the Tower of London. How are you getting so many guesses I think these are in there somewhere.
00:21:21
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Yeah. I've been to London. i had big plans to take a Taylor Swift tour bus tea party, you know, tour, and i was too tired to do it. I had just gotten off the flight, and it was a bummer, so I didn't really get to visit places. You have to go back.
00:21:36
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I'm going to go back. Question number nine. What is the name of the famous geothermal spa located in a lava field in Iceland? Is it A, the Blue Lagoon, B, Baldy Hot Springs, or C, the Aquadome?
00:21:54
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Is it the Blue the blue Lagoon? Yes, it is. um Well, Baldy Hot Springs, one of the multiple choice questions, is in Costa Rica, and the Aquadome is in Austria.
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Interesting. Okay. Okay, final question. Question 10. This European country located in the Arctic Circle is home to the amusement park Santa Claus Village.
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Is it a Norway, B, Sweden, or C, Finland? All right. This is going to be a guess. I might strike strike out on my guesses here. Is it Norway?
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it is not. It is Finland. Okay. That was my second guess. All right. So let's get into the answer for What's the Connection? Remember the three movies were The Talented Mr. Ripley, House of Gucci, and Angels and Demons.
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And the answer is they're all movies set in Italy. Alright, that's the show for today. Andy got seven questions right, and I got nine questions right.
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Tune in next week to see who wins. The theme will be Songs of Summer and Summer Blockbusters.
Episode Wrap-Up and Teaser
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