Lite Rock Impossible Trivia Answers [2012]

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Every Question and Answer of 2012:

• 12/14-12/18- Sales of this item will increase by 65% between now and the end of the year. What is it?  (Lingerie)
• 12/12-12/13-The average American family spent 91 hours in 2012 doing this. What?  (Arguing)
• 12/11- Americans use 3 times as much of this than people in any other country.  What is it?  (Toilet paper)
• 12/10-Women from this profession are most likely to try internet dating.  What profession?  (Teachers)
• 12/7-The average American buys 13 of these each year.  What is it?  (Bottles of wine)
• 12/6- According to a survey, politician and used car salesman are considered the least trusted and ethical professions.  What is the most trusted and ethical profession?  (Nurse)
• 12/4-12/5- What are the top three things women notice about other women? (Clothes., hair, skin/complexion)
• 12/3-  It’s estimated that this is the edible thing served in restaurants containing the most germs.  What is it? (The lemon wedges served with your drink!)
• 11/30-  It’s estimated that the amount of people participating in this holiday tradition has dropped by 41% over the past ten years.  What’s the tradition? (Sitting on Santa's lap!)
• 11/29- Sales to women played a big part in making Black Friday a record-breaking day for this item.  What's the item? (Handguns)
• 11/28- A quarter of  American households bought a fresh one of these last week.  What is it? (A pie)
• 11/26-11/27- About one third of Americans say they did this before eating Thanksgiving dinner.  What is it? (Took a picture of the dinner)
• 11/21- Approximately one in five Americans will engage is this outdoor activity this holiday weekend.  What is it? (Raking leaves)
• 11/19-11/20- It’s estimated that 13% of Americans will have this on the table for their Thanksgiving meal.  What is it? (The bill at the restaurant)
• 11/15-Almost 20% of Americans did this immediately after divorcing.  What is it? (Move back in with parents)
• 11/13-11/14- One-quarter of today’s 18-year-olds have never done this common thing related to their money.  What is it? (Written a check)
• 11/12- In a survey, women listed this as their worst fashion purchase ever.  What is it? (leather pants)
• 11/9-One-third of married couples say, if they could do it again, they would change this about their wedding.  What is it? (Their first dance)
• 11/7-11/8- Women were asked to describe their husband in one word.  The #1 answer was…”messy”.  17% of women had a different answer.  What word did they use? (Thoughtful)
• 11//6-:Men commit this driving infraction three times as much as women.  What is it? (Not using their seat belts)
• 11/5- More than 300,000 of these will be stolen in America this year, with a value of more than $80 million.  What is it? (Bicycles)
• 10/26-The average American child eats 62 pounds of this each year.  What is it? (Pasta)
• 10/24-10/25- The majority of women say when men reach their thirties, they should stop wearing this.  What is it? (Their old class ring)
• 10/23- One third of the people in this profession develop problems with their feet.  What’s the job? (Hair stylist)
• 10/19-10/22- One (rather scary) driving statistic says 30% of the people around you on the highway are NOT doing this.  What is it? (Speeding)
• 10/17-10/18- According to a survey, what are the top three conveniences around the home people say they couldn’t live without?  You must get all three to win.(microwave, dishwasher, and TV remote)
• 10/15-10/16- According to research, which household appliance lasts the longest? (Electric hand mixer)
• 10/12- The majority of Americans say they are more stressed out by this (buying) decision than by the upcoming elections.  What’s the decision? (What to wear for a Halloween costume)
• 10/9-10/10- According to a recent survey, what is the #1 thing kids do not like to hear their parents say? (Money doesn't grow on trees)
• 10/8- The average American home has 5 pounds worth of this in storage.  What is it? (Loose change)
• 10/4- When it comes to on-line dating, men and women lie the most about different things.  Tell me the top lie by gender to win. (Women...weight and men ...their job)
• 10/3-  6 out of 10 people who enjoy doing this in their free time say they will be watching tonight's debate.  What do they enjoy doing?  (Drinking beer!)
• 10/1-10/2-  Two thirds of the time, we don't finish this.  What is it? (Purchases in on-line shopping carts)
• 9/28-  When asked what their biggest complaint was about their roommate, 40% of people said this.  What is it? (They wear their clothes)
• 9/26-9/27-3 out of 4 women surveyed say they wish their husbands would do this more often.  What is it? (Hold hands)
• 9/25-: It’s estimated that in the last year, 4 out of 10 American adults have gone as long as a week without using this.  What is it?  (Cash!)
• 9/24-In a survey, women said this is the sexiest talent a man can have.  What’s that talent? (Play the piano)
• 9/20- In a survey, lottery players were asked what they would do if they ever won a big jackpot.  Their number one answer was start their own business.  What was the number two response? (Get a divorce)
• 9/19-In a survey, pet owners were asked , “if you could ask your pet one question, what would it be?” What was the #1 question? (Do you like your food?)
• 9/17-9/18-A majority of women say they would rather not have to do this at work.( The answer is not a work responsibility, but an occasional activity that comes up at almost every workplace) What is it? (Work staff photos)
• 9/14- In a recent survey, one third of American workers said this is the most annoying sound in the workplace.  What is it? (Sniffling with a runny nose)
• 9/13- Each year, 2800 of these are left on New York City subway trains.  What are they? (Shoes)
• 9/11-9/12- 53% of American families have two of these in their homes.  What are they? (Refrigerators)
• 9/10- What is about half the size but four times as expensive as it was 25 years ago? (Bikinis)
• 9/7- : Almost half of all parents said this is what they dislike most about back-to-school time.  What is it? (Fundraising)
• 9/6-In a poll, people were asked about their favorite ways to spend their free time.  Their number one response was going for a walk.  Number two was reading.  What was their third favorite way to enjoy free time? (Eating out in a restaurant)
• 9/5-220,000 Americans had this elective surgery in 2011.  What is it? (Bariatric stomach reducing surgery)
• 9/4- With the elections coming in November, one in five registered voters in New Jersey has one of these.  What is it?  ( A tattoo)
• 8/24-The number one turnoff for men about women is tattoos.  The number one turnoff  for women about men is beards.  The number two turnoff is the same for both genders.  What is it? (Bad breath)
• 8/23-Surprisingly, women consume just 26% of this well-known product.  What is it? (Potato chips)
• 8/22-Over 100,000 kids were treated in American emergency rooms last year for injuries they received from one of these.  What is it? (Swing sets)
• 8/21- More than one-third of us are guilty of doing this at least once a week.  What is it? (Running a red light
• 8/20-Nevada is one of eight states where you can’t do this.  What is it? (Play the lottery)
• 8/15- What came in at number three on college students’ list of the most important back-to-school items? (A flat screen TV)
• 8/14- What is the number one cause of arguments when a man and woman are on vacation together? (The man checking out other women)
• 8/13- The best seat in the house for the Olympics closing ceremonies cost about $1800!  However, down at the Olympic gift shop, the most popular souvenir only cost $2.30 in American money.  What was it? (Olympic medals made of chocolate)
• 8/9- The man pays for this 85% of the time; the woman 15% of the time.  What is it? (Child support)
• 8/8- If you’re in a new relationship, experts say not to even think about doing this in the first six months together.  What is it? (Go on vacation together)
• 8/6-8/7- Usually found in the kitchen, the average American throws away 18 of these each year.  What are they? (The heel of a loaf of bread)
• 8/3- In a survey, women were asked why they broke up with their last boyfriend.  20% of them used these two words to explain.  What are they?  (no chemistry!)
• 8/2-Over half of American employers surveyed said that if you do this at work, it makes you seem less intelligent.  What is it? (Curse)
• 8/1-The Olympic kitchen expects to go through 25 thousand of these during the 2 1/2 weeks of the 2012 Games.  What are they? (Loaves of bread)
• 7/30-7/31- It says something about America that this item is outselling the iPod.  I gave the hint that this item is popular with baby boomers.  What’s the item? (Hearing aids!)
• 7/27- For the first time in history, there are more American women than men doing this.  What is it? (Competing on the U.S. Olympic Team)
• 7/26- Almost half the people surveyed recently admitted to talking to this inanimate object.  What is it?  (An ATM)
• 7/13-Bodybuilders in training say this is the food they miss eating the most.  What is it? (French fries)
• 7/11-7/12-4 million of these were in use in America in the year 2000,but today we’re using 11 million of them.  What is it? (ATV's or quads)
• 7/9-7/10-What food causes people to choke more than any other? (Peanut butter)
• 7/6- According to a survey, the most recognizable smell for children is flowers.  What came in second on the list? (Pizza!)
• 7/5- 38% of Americans use this regularly, down from 100% 25 years ago.  What is it? (The postal service)
• 7/2- The number of people who have this in common has tripled over the past 100 years.  Researchers say it may have something to do with older women having babies.  What is it?( No one got the correct answer today!  Give me your best guess Tuesday morning at 7:20a.m.
• 6/28-Americans spent almost $5 billion on this in the past month.  It will be the most spent on it this year.  What is it?  (Graduation gifts)
• 6/27- Some people do it at their home on a regular basis, but 6 out of 10 homeowners never do this.  What is it? (Water their lawns)
• 6/26- :The 1995 movie “Bad Boys” was the most aired movie on basic cable in 2011.  What movie came in second? (Titanic)
• 6/25-In the 1970's, most people learned to do this, but today only about 20% of people do.  What is it? (Drive a stick shift vehicle)
• 6/22-According to a recent survey, What item is #1 on most people’s bucket list, beating out our most popular guess ..skydiving? (Driving a race car)
• 6/21- It's estimated that American men will spend over $90 million on this product this year.  What is it? (Hair dye)
• 6/20-There are approximately 130,000 fewer of these (people) in America than a year ago.  Who are they? (millionaires)
• 6/15-6/19- McDonald’s Restaurants added this for the first time in 1968.  What is it? (Female employees)
• 6/13-6/14-This business has seen a 30% increase in customers in the last year, and experts say it’s due to the slow job market.  What’s the business?  (Tattoo removal by people trying to increase their chances of getting a job)
• 6/12- Experts say they’re not good for us, but Americans will consume 70 million pounds of these this year.  What are they? (Tater tots)
• 6/11-According to one survey, what does Dad want second most for Father’s Day this year? (A home-cooked meal!)
• 6/8-If you are average, you have 41 of these.  What are they? (apps for your smartphone)
• 6/7-According to a recent survey, what is the third biggest “bathroom pet peeve”? I also didn’t tell you the number one or two peeves on the list. (The third biggest bathroom pet peeve is leaving globs of toothpaste in the sink.  By the way, #1 is empty toilet paper rolls and #2 is leaving the seat up.
• 6/5-6/6-One in three American teenagers will do this this month.  What is it? (Use an indoor tanning bed)
• 6/1-6/4-Sam's Club sells more of this product than any other retailer.  What is it? (Wine)
• 5/31- One quarter of office workers say this is their biggest pet peeve at work.  What is it? (Lack of privacy)
• 5/30-You are supposed to learn this as a child, but two out of three adults don't do it.  What is it?(Look both ways before crossing the street)
• 5/29-66% of adults say they use one of these, even though they initially designed for kids.  What is it? (A piggy-bank)
• 5/24-5/25-The more money you make, the less likely it is you’ve done this in the last year.  What is it?(Gone bowling)
• 5/23-According to a survey, the number 0ne place people hide money is in the freezer.    What's #2?  (In a sock)
• 5/22-It was once commonplace, but thanks to technology, you don't hear this much anymore.  What is it? (A busy signal)
• 5/21- The average American household buys more than 6 jars of this each year.  What is it? (Pickles)
• 5/18-In a fitness magazine survey, pregnant women said ice cream was their most craved food.  What was second?  (Fruit)
• 5/17-The average homeowners insurance claim for this is now over $20,000.  What is it? (A dog bite)
• 5/16- Twice as many women do this today for money as did it a decade ago.  What is it? (Rob banks!)
• 5/14-5/15- 18% of women say they can't live without their hairdryer.  16% of women say they can't live without this.  What is it? (Their kids!)
• 5/10-It's considered a man's job, but one-quarter of the time, a woman does it.  What's the job?((Cuts the lawn)
• 5/9- According to a study, if you really want to impress your boss, this is the thing to do.  What is it?(Saying "thank you")
• 5/8-In her lifetime, the average American woman will spend well over $5000 on this.  What is it?(Bras)
• 5/7-The cost of one of these this summer is expected to average about $6.60.  What is it?(A beer at a major league baseball game)
• 5/4-Summer vacation season is coming!  What do couples argue most about when traveling by car on vacation?  (When to stop for bathroom breaks)
• 5/3-Two different studies have found that left-handed people do this more quickly the right-hand people.  What is it?  (Lose their tempers)
• 4-30/5-1/5-2- Researchers have found that this smell actually makes people happier.  What is it?  (Baked potatoes!)
• 4/27-Experts say, for better health, you should do this in your home once a week. But most people only do it once every three weeks.  What is it?  (Change the bed sheets)
• 4/26- About one in three people admit they have embarrassed themselves ....here.  Where were they?(At a wedding reception)
• 4/25- According to a study, in the 1950′s,  Americans did this for an average of 18 minutes a day.  Today, they estimate we do it for 5 minutes a day.  What is it? (Laughing...how sad!)
• 4/24-People who own one of these replace them every 2 1/2 years on average,  because they get lost, stolen or broken.  What is it?  (An umbrella)
• 4/23-Experts predict that because of the expanding use of cell phones, ten years from now, most people will never use this.  What is it? (Cash!)
• 4/19- The average age of people who do this is 21 years old.  A decade ago it was 18.  What is it?(No answer!  Win 2 pair of Nickelback concert tix with the right answer Friday @ 7:20am)
• 4/18- What's the only dry town in Atlantic County?  (Port Republic)
• 4/16- 4/17-According to one magazine, this kind of restaurant has the worst food.  What is it? (The kind of restaurant that hires beautiful women as their theme, because guys will come to the restaurant regardless of the food quality.  See the article in The Atlantic for more thoughts on good and bad restaurants.)
• 4/12- 4/13-The average price for this "must-have" item is over $1100, up $22 from last year. (Hint...This item means more to women than men.)  What is it?  (A wedding dress)
• 4/10-4/11-  About one third of hotel guests say they never use this during their stay at the hotel.  What is it? (The bathroom phone)
• 4/9- A study suggests that if you have one of these, you could live 8 to 10 years longer than other people.  What is it? ( A sense of humor)
• 4/5-Experts say, if you have a child between two and five years old, there a 40% chance they already know this about your family.  What is it?...(you home address)
• 4/4- Guys think it's cool, but 6 out of 10 women say it's a major turnoff when a man does this.  What is it?  (Winks at them)
• 4/3- In a survey, 13% of people said they think its okay to break this rule.  What's the rule? (Pay your taxes)
• 4/2- According to research, where is the most likely place to have a fender bender?  (The post office)
• 3/30- It's estimated that in the average office workplace, 50% of this is wasted.  What is it? (Time spent in meetings)
• 3/29-Last year, almost 11,000 people lost their cell phone here.  Where is it?  (The grocery store)
• 3/28-A majority of women polled said they would rather have one of these than a big, brand new diamond ring.  What is it? ( a walk-in closet)
• 3/26-3/27- We buy enough of this each year in America to wrap it around the Earth more than five times.  What is it? (Weed wacker line)
• 3/22-3/23- According to a parenting magazine, "Mommy" and "Daddy" are typically baby's first two words spoken.  What's baby's third word?  (More!)
• 3/20-3/21- As of 2011, more women than men now do this.  What is it?  (Get tattoos)
• 3/19- According to a recent survey, what's the #1 thing Americans said they were afraid of as kids that they are still afraid of as adults?  (Balloons)
• 3/16-In a 2011 survey, this article of clothing was picked as the clothing item women should never wear.  What is it?  (Overalls)
• 3/15- 10% of people on their way to work this morning don't own one of these and say they are unnecessary.  What is it?  (An alarm clock)
• 3/14- Over 25%of married people admit they don't know this about their spouse.  What is it? (How much money they make)
• 3/13-Harvard University has produced eight American Presidents, but only four people who went on to work at this popular profession.  What is it?  (NBA player)
• 3/12- According to restaurant food delivery guys, what type of business are the worst tippers?  (Hair salons)
• 3/2-3/5- Only about 10% of us got a new one of these in 2011.  Many of us have had the same one for years.  What is it?  (A new bank account)
• 2/27-2/28- Parents are paying over 15% less for one of these children's items than they did a year ago.  What is it?  (A lost tooth for the Tooth Fairy)
• 2/22-23- This year, Americans will throw away about 8 million tons of this  What is it?  (Clothing)
• 2/16- More of these are sold in March than any other month of the year.  What are they?  (Home pregnancy tests)
• 2/15- Women's biggest complaint about shopping is poor service.  What bothers men most about shopping?  (Parking)
• 2/13-2/14- New Jersey has more of these per square mile than any other State.  What are they?  (Shopping malls)
• 2/10- New Jersey is America's Number one exporter of what product? (College students going out of state to school!)
• 2/9- According to a survey, this is what the majority of women ages 30 to 50 want this Valentine's Day.  What it it? (A day off from housework)
• 2/8- What's the most recycled product in America?  (Car batteries...although asphalt is a close second)
• 2/6-2/7- Some reports say this was the fastest growing career in America in 2011.  What's the job? (Hair stylist)
• 2/3- 25% more of this healthy snack food will be eaten this Super Bowl Sunday than on other Sundays.  It's a very trendy snack lately.  What is it?  (Carrots!)
• 2/1- 2/2- Sales of this product are expected to triple this week.  What's the product?  (Recliners)
• 1/31- The average American encounters over 270 of these a day.  What?  (Commercials)
• 1/30- 40% of American women do this at least once a week.  What is it?  (Cry)
• 1/25-26-27- Although men use them too, women purchase 68% of these.  (Hint...you don't have to buy them, but people do anyway)(Hint #2- No one bought them 20 years ago)(hint#3-They allow you to express your personality)  What is it?  (Finally, an answer!  Ringtones!)
• 1/24-  20% of the money married people spend without telling their spouse is spent on this.  What?  (Lottery tickets)
• 1/20- Sales of the product for kids under 12 have grown by 11% over past 5 years.  (Hint..It's for their heads)  What is it?  (Head lice shampoo)
• 1/18- According to statistics, the amount of people doing this has dropped by over 20% in the past two years.  What is it?  (Watching TV)
• 1/17- Women listed ice cream as their #1 "comfort food",  followed by Mmac & cheese.  What was the #3 comfort food?  (Brownies)
• 1/16- According to statistics, men still do consistently better than women at this.  What is it?  (Their driver's test)
• 1/13- What doe a survey say has been the best invention for cars over the last 25 years?   (The key-less remote)
• 1/11-1/12- It's estimated that this is cause of over 150 family arguments or disagreements in the average household each year.  What is it?  (The family dog)
• 1/10-Who are the only two movie stars who have had 15 movies each that grossed more than $100 million?  (Tom Cruise & Tom Hanks)
• 1/9- According to a recent survey, what is the most annoying electronic device?  (The car alarm)
• 1/6- It's estimated that almost 9000 people dining in restaurants this year will be injured by one of these.  What? (Toothpicks)
• 1/4- What are America's two largest employers, in the order of their size?   (Wal-Mart and the U.S. Postal Service)
• 1/3- If you're a guy, there's a 1 in9 chance this happened to you in in 2011.  If you  are a woman, there chances are 1 in 14.  What is it? (Pulled over by the cops)