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Attraction:   The Getty Center

Melrose Ave.

Food:           Taste on Melrose Ave.

Newsroom Café on Robertson Blvd.

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Posted August 18th, 2008 by: Matt Timoteo under City Restaurants & Attractions, Los Angeles, New Destinations

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Fun Los Angeles Trivia

Highlight the Answers to See Them:

1. How many times has Los Angeles hosted the Olympic Games?

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4

Answer: B. TWICE, the 1932 and 1984 Summer Games (The only city in the world to host it twice and the only 2 profitable Olympic Games in history)

2. True or False: None of the palm trees in Los Angeles are indigenous to the city.
Answer: True, Palm Trees in Los Angeles were planted to beautify the city in preparation for the 1932 Olympic Games.

3. Los Angeles is known for Entertainment, but guess what, that’s not the city’s #1 Industry – what is?

A) Aerospace

B) Agriculture

C) Fashion

D) Manufacturing

E) Tourism

Answer: D. Manufacturing, LA is the largest manufacturing center in the US.

4. How many major movie studios are located within Hollywood?

A) 1

B) 3

C) 4

D) None

Answer: A. Only Paramount Studios is located in Hollywood; the rest have moved to neighboring cities.

5. Fill in the Blank: Although LA is known for its beaches, Griffith Park is a huge tourist attraction and is the (Largest, 2nd Largest, 3rd Largest) city run park in the country.

Answer: Largest

Posted August 18th, 2008 by: Matt Timoteo under City Quiz, Los Angeles

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