Lite Rock Impossible Trivia Answers [2011]
Every weekday morning at 7:20, Lite Rock 96.9 poses the Impossible Trivia question. Answer the Lite Rock Impossible Question correctly and you could win a Lite Rock prize pack.
Every Question and Answer of 2011:
- 12/21- One study says your chances of getting a cold this holiday season are 20% higher if you do this. What? (Travel on a crowded plane)
- 12/20- Sales of two popular games for kids are down almost 10% this year. Name either of them? (Operation and Monopoly)
- 12/16-12/17- There's expected to be an 80% increase in this during the holidays. What is it? (Shoplifting)
- 12/12-12/13-According to a recent survey, what's the secret to excellent pizza? (The grease)
- 12/6- Over 125,000 of these were sold on Black Friday in America. What? (No correct answer this morning. Try Wednesday @ 7:20am for Hall&Oates concert tix!)
- 12/2-12/5- Over 80% of adults will buy this before the end of the year. What? (Scotch tape)
- 11/30- 12/1-Children up to age 11 did this 19% less in November than in November 2010. What? (Watching the Nickelodeon TV Network, which is in a major ratings slump this year)
- 11/29- Four out of every ten of these are sold in November or December. What's the product? (Cook books)
- 11/22-11/23- The sales of this product have dropped over 40% since this time last year. What? (Penn State gear)
- 11/21- In 1985, most people said they had three of these. In 2011, it's down to two. What is it? (Close friends)
- 11/18-The average woman does this about 6 times a day; that's about twice as much as the average man. What? (Apologizes)
- 11/17- 6 out of 10 men over age 50 have never used one of thse. What? (A shoehorn)
- 11/16- Only one trimming from the classic Thanksgiving dinner costs less than it did last year. What? (The relish tray, aka...celery & carrots were 77 cents, now 76 cents!)
- 11/15-It takes the average American almost 10 minutes to do this. What? (Run a mile)
- 11/11- What is the most common mammal in the U.S.? (Mice)
- 11/9-11/10- The majority of Americans who do not exercise give this as the reason. What is it? (They have an injury)
- 11/8- In 3/4 of divorce cases, the woman gets this. What is it? ( The pets)
- 11/7-The average person does this 162 times a year while driving. What is it? (Honks their horn)
- 11/4- When women were asked in a survey to name their favorite thing in life, about half of them said this. What? (Sleep)
- 11/3- 43% of American women now have at least one of these; the highest number ever. What? (A gun!)
- 11/2-20% of America women have declined a party invitation because of this. What? (A bad hair day)
- 11/1- More people are killed each year by participating in this sport than any other. What's the sport? (Fishing!)
- 10/31- According to a survey, this old time favorite is supposed to be the year's trendiest Halloween treat. What is it? (Popcorn balls)
- 10/28- According a recent survey, this was just voted the scariest movie of all time. What? (Nightmare on Elm Street)
- 10/27- Topping the list of this year's most popular pet costumes for Halloween is a pumpkin, a devil, a hot dog and what costume at #4? (A bumble bee)
- 10/26- A survey of small business owners determined this is the best way to be the Boss's favorite at work. What? (Have a good sense of humor)
- 10/25- Approximately 1400 people will be treated in emergency wards this year after getting hurt playing this game. What game? (Ping pong)
- 10/24- According to Reader's Digest, you'll spend 12 minutes more doing this today (Monday) than any other day of the week. What? (Complaining)
- 10/21 This was a common part of your life only 20 years ago, but now the word is being removed from many dictionaries. What is it? (Cassette)
- 10/18-10/19- Only one in five people going to work today has one of these. What is it? (A business card)
- 10/13-10/14- 8 out of 10 married people don't trust their spouse to do this. What? (They don't trust their spouse to wake them up in the morning.)
- 10/11-10/12- 1 in 12 women say they turned down a date request because they didn't like this about the guy. What? (They don't like his eyeglasses)
- 10/7- It costs about $170 a year in electricity to power your plasma TV, but only about $3 bucks a year to power this. What? (Your radio!)
- 10/6- What's the early favorite for this year's most popular Halloween costume? (Charlie Sheen)
- 10/4-10/5- A new study finds that books are the most borrowed items in America, followed by jumper cables. What's next? (Scizzors)
- 10/3- 1 in 5 Married women say this is the #1 thing they would change in their lives. What? (Their engagement or wedding ring)
- 9/30- In a new survey people saud this is the most annoying personal bad habit. What ? (Cracking knuckles)
- 9/28-9/29- If you're average, you can expect to lose two of these during your lifetime. What? (Inches of height)
- 9/27- When asked to describe the perfect vacation, 54% of people said "no kids", but 34% said this would make it perfect. What? (No electronic devices)
- 9/26- 7 out of 10 people don't know this about themselves. What is it? (Their cholesterol levels)
- 9/22-9/23- 17% of women say this is part of their morning ritual. What is it? (Ironing)
- 9/20-9/21- In a study on fear, what was the only catagory where more men admitted being afraid than women? (Going to the dentisit)
- 9/19- It costs about $1.3 billion a year in electricity to operate all of these found in buildings in America. What is it? (Exit signs)
- 9/15-9/16- Over the past year, the amount of money parents gave their kids for this has droped by 13%. What is it? (Losing a tooth!..even the toothfairy has fallen on hard times!)
- 9/14- A study says women born under the signs of Libra and Taurus are more likely to do this than other women. What is it? (Have plastic surgery)
- 9/13- What is the most common food particle that gets stuck in people's teeth? (Poppy seeds)
- 9/12- People on a diet say the hardest thing to give up is cheese. What's second on the list? (Chips)
- 9/9- Which South Jersey town has the most unmarried women? (Somer's Point with 1186, according to the census)
- 9/8- What's the number one fake name people have used over the last ten years when calling in a pizza. Who is the famous person? (Paris Hilton!)
- 9/6-9/7- About one in five parents make sure their child has done this before the first day of school. What is it? (Get a manicure/pedicure)
- 8/24- 10% of married couples considered having their weeding here. Where? (No correct answer today. Try Thursday @ 7:20am for a bonus prize)
- 8/22-8/23- When women were asked what they thought was romantic, their #1 answer was "a candlelight dinner". What was second on the romantic list? (A picnic)
- 8/16-8/17- 7 out of 10 women say any guy who calls himself a real man better be able to do this. What is it? (Parallel park)
- 8/15- 43% of parents say they have their best bonding moments with the kids when this happens. What is it? (Back-to-school shoping)
- 8/10- Other than walking, many antropologists believe this was early man's first mode of transportation. What is it? (Floating on a log)
- 8/3- Over the course of her lifetime, it's estimated a woman will spend $10,000 on this. What is it? (Shaving supplies)
- 8/2- The average married man does thsi 4.2 a year and isn't too happy about it. What is it? (Sees a chick flick)
- 7/29-8/1- Half of all Americans eat this food in their home an average of once every two weeks. What's the food? (Salad!)
- 7/28- As many as 3% of pets in America have this in common; in the U.K. it's three times more common. What is it? (A Facebook page)
- 7/27- Statistics show, of all the people this has happened to since 1995, less than 20% are women. What is it? (People struck by lightning!)
- 7/25-26- What product has sold almost half a trillion since it was introduce 100 years ago? (Oreos, the best selling cookie of the 20th century)
- 7/15- You will find this food in 9 out of 10 homes in America. What is it? (Ice cream)
- 7/13-7/14- People are 40% more likely to buy a product if it has this on the package. What is it? (A picture of an animal)
- 7/12- 3 out of 4 parents have found themselves doing this, msuch to their children's surprise. What is it? (Singing along to their kid's music) 7/11- July has more of these than any other month. What are they? (Birthdays)
- 7/8- A new survey says this is the surest way to tell a guy does not want to get married. What is it? (He drives a flashy car)
- 7/7- A study says the profession that gets the most headaches is ...accountant! What's the second biggest headache causing job? (Librarian)
- 7/6- Car crashes are the #1 cause of accidental deaths in America. What's second? (Pain killer overdose)
- 7/5- Women said this is the most appealing skill a man can have. What? (The ability to cook)
- 7/1- If you eat this food over the 4th of July weekend, you'll pay 28% more than you paid last summer. What's the food? (Lettuce)
- 6/29- 6/30- Priest ranks as the happiest profession. According to the study, what is the unhappiest job? (Gas station attendant)
- 6/28- According to a new survey, what' s the most annoying thing at the beach? (Smoking)
- 6/23- 60% of travelers say this is the most important consideration when choosing a hotel. What? (A free breakfast!)
- 6/21-6/22- According to one study, those with self-esteem issues tend to do this more than others. What is it? (Excessively horn their horns!)
- 6/20- This product's sales increased by over 10% this year. I'm betting you used it this weekend. What is it? (Sunscreen)
- 6/17- When asked what family activity they would choose for Father's Day this year, 46% of dads said this would be nice. What? (Yard work)
- 6/16- 38% of singles say this specific place is one of the best to meet someone. Where? (Starbucks)
- 6/14-6/15- When asked, "what invention can you not get along without?", what was the #1 answer? (Razors)
- 6/13- 15% of dads secrectly want this for Father's Day. What? (A boat)
- 6/10- A new study finds, in the workplace, women with this in common, earn $22,000 more a year than other women. What? (They are "very thin")
- 6/8-6/9- 44% of Americans do this every day. What is it? (Take vitamins or dietary suppliments)
- 6/7- New parents will spend an average of 45 hours doing this. What ? (Choosing the child's name)
- 6/6- A decade ago there were 4 of these, but today there are over 300. What is it? (Reality shows)
- 6/3- Men use over 95% of this, but women only use about 60%. You use it on vacation. What is it? (The clothes they packed!)
- 6/2- 67% of U.S. currency in circulation has this in common. What is it? (It's out of the country)
- 5/31- 6/1-According to a recent study, doing this every morning increases your risk of divorce by more than one third.What is it? (Having a long daily commute)
- 5/23-5/24- It happens most often on Friday afternoon, peaking at 5:10PM. What is it? (Road rage!)
- 5/18-5/19- If you only ate food from here, your diet would include 20 times more fat than normal Where is it? (Food from TV cooking shows)
- 5/17- Studies show, if you suffer from allergies, doing this can boast your bodies' immune system by up to 40%. What is it? (Kissing)
- 5/16- About $3.2 billion will be spent here in 2011; almost all of it in cash and on the weekend. Where is it? (Flea markets)
- 5/12- 5/13-38 is the average age of someone who does this. What? (Filing for bankrupcy)
- 5/11- The #1 profession of characters in romance novels is doctor. What's #2? (Cowvboy)
- 5/9-5/10-5% of women and 15% of men love their sports team so much, they have done this to make it part of their life. What is it? (Put it in their obituary)
- 5/5-5/6- It happened 180 times last year in New Jersey, but, only 2 times in South Dakota. What is it? (Bank robberies)
- 5/3-5/4- You'll find at least one of these in almost 9 out of 10 homes in America. What is it? (After several hints...Curtains!)
- 5/2- When asked, half of all adults could not remember this from high school. What is it? (Prom song or theme)
- 4/28-4/29- Ocean City, NJ. ranks as the #1 South Jersey shore town in this summer-only catagory. What is it? (Most sewage generated)
- 4/27- What is the most asked for item at American restaurants? (Napkins)
- 4/26- Cover stories concerning Sandra Bullock sold the most magazines in 2010. What celebrity's cover stories sold the second most? (Dr. Oz)
- 4/25- There are 2 jobs where 95% of the workforce is female. One is kindergarten teacher. What's the other one? (Dental hygenist)
- 4/21- 22% of hiring managers said this would make them less likely to hire you. What is it? (Not sending a thank you card)
- 4/19-20- 600 million of these will end up in American landfills this year. What? (Shoes)
- 4/18- Four times as many women as men get in trouble for this. What iit is? (Shoplifting)
- 4/12-4/13- Americans purchased 720 million of these last year. What is it? (Slices of pie!)
- 4/7-4/8- 38% of people say this has triggered an argument in the car. What is it? (The GPS unit)
- 4/6- According to USA Today, what was 2010's most popular boat name? (Liberty)
- 4/5- Almost 4 out of 10 married women say they regret doing this. What is it? (Taking their husband's name)
- 4/4- On average, 1700 Americans a year go to the emergency room after injuring an eye with one of these. What is it? (A toothbrush!)
- 4/1- According to a timely article in the Wall St. Journal, 24% less kids do this than a decade ago. What is it? (Play baseball)
- 3/30-3/31- The number of people in New Jersey willing to do this fell by 7.9% last year. What is it? (Organ donations)
- 3/29- What is the second fastest growing cosmetic surgery choice for men? (#1 facelifts & #2 is...Ears!)
- 3/28- This activity in American homes has decreased by over 80% since 1960. What is it? (Taking a bath)
- 3/22-3/23- According to a survey, after breaking up with a guy, women say this their 3rd most popular keepsake of their old boyfriend. What is it? (A mix CD/tape!)
- 3/21- In this game, there are 59 times as many of these as there were in 1970. What is the game and what's happening more often? (Perfect games in bowling)
- 3/18- Women ages 20 to 50 were surveyed about their biggest guy turnoffs. #1 was beards, #2 pierced ears. What was #3? (The combover!)
- 3/17- Men say their favorite compliment to hear is , "you're funny"! What was the top answer for women? (You have a nice smile!)
- 3/15- For lent, 11% of participants are giving up this. What is it? (Cursing)
- 3/14- In the final statement of condemned prisoners, "love" is the word most often used, followed by....what? (Thanks)
- 3/10-3/11- The average person only uses 70% of this. What is it? (your wardrobe)
- 3/9- According to one employment service, these men are in the #1 occupation women will not date. What is it? (Funeral home directors)
- 3/8- According to experts, at least half of all snake bit victims have this in common? (They were drunk!)
- 3/7- Some might find it surprising that 1 out of 5 participants in this hobby is a woman. What's the hobby? (Fantasy sports)
- 3/3-3/4- 9% of American households have one. They can get expensive. What is it? (A storage unit!)
- 3/2- There are 523 people living in Egg Harbor Township who do this. What is it? (Work from their home)
- 2/28-3/1- In a recent survey, women said this is the food they craved most while pregnant. What is it? (Nachos!)
- 2/25- In a recent survey, people picked liver as the worst food. What was second? (Lima beans)
- 2/24-According to experts, single women looking for a happy, secure boyfriend should look for a man with this. What is it? (A sister or sisters)
- 2/22- 2/23-According to research, "mommy" and "daddy" are the first two words a baby says. What's baby's third word? ( TV)
- 2/17-2/18- According to the FBI, almost 3 out of 4 of these are fake. What are they? (Autographs)
- 2/15-2/16- In a new survey, we picked freshly baked bread as our favorite smell. What was in 4th place on the favorite smells list? (A wood fire)
- 2/14- According to a new survey, only about 10% of us have ever done this romantic thing. What is it? (Handwritten a love note)
- 2/11- A new study suggests that the more you do this, the easier it is. What is it? (Lying!! No really, that's the answer.)
- 2/10-In the average office workplace, this has decreased 12% since 1994. What is it? (The size of the cubicle)
- 2/9- Sarah Palin, Will Ferrell, and Oprah Winfrey all have something in common. What is it? (They've all run marathons)
- 2/8- It's estimated that sales of this were up 20% yesterday. What is it? (Antacids)
- 2/4- Superbowl Sunday is the #1 pizza home delivery day of the year. What's #2? (Halloween)
- 2/3- On the list of items most likely to be left beind in a hotel room, the top 3 are phones, electronic gadgets, and laptops. What's #4? (Stuffed animals)
- 2/2- Managers in charge of hiring say this is the #1 mistake you can make when going to a job interview. What is it? (Wearing a hat)
- 1/31-2/1- The town of Somer's Point has a large supply of these; almost 1200. Hints; they are residents, Somer's PT. has most in South Jersey? (Unmarried women..according to the census)
- 1/28- Asurvey found this to be the most popular thing to do at a nudist colony. What is it? (Volleyball)!
- 1/26-1/27- According to a recent survery, what is the item we are most likely to buy in the wrong size? (Gloves)
- 1/24-1/25- 8% of babies born in 2010 had one of these. What is it? (E-mail accounts set up by their parents!)
- 1/20-1/21- According to local experts, this happened yesterday in South jersey for the first time in 2011. What was it? ("Surf-able waves! It's been almost flat on the ocean since Christmas, until Wednesday)
- 1/18- 1/19 7 out of 10 Americans say they always do this at the table during meals. What is it? (They sit in the same spot).
- 1/11-1/12- Statistics are in on our holiday shopping in 2010. 1.3% of last minute shoppers actually bought a Christmas present here. Where? (A vending machine)
- 1/4-1/5- Women were asked what skill most impressed them about a man. What was their #1 answer? (Conversation skills)
- 1/3- A study says more attractive people get more of this. What is it? (Sleep!)