Useless Knowledge that may come in handy.

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1. Seattle has a population of nearly 600,000 residents making it the __ largest city in the nation.

A) 8th

B) 12th

C) 14th

D) 24th

Answer: D

2. Besides Starbucks…Seattle residents have had their hands in pioneering other brands that are big biz today. In 1907, 19-year-old Seattle resident James E. Casey borrowed $100 from a friend and founded the American Messenger Company which is now called ____?

A) USPS

B) UPS

C) Fed Ex

D) DHL

Answer: B

3. And staying on topic – which of the following four companies was not founded in Seattle?

A) Microsoft

B) Barnes & Noble

C) Boeing

D) Nordstrom

Answer: B

4. Built in 1962, the Space Needle was originally constructed ____?

A) to promote strong diplomatic relations between Canada & United States.

B) for a Seattle-hosted World Fair.

C) as an epitomized example of “modern” forms of earthquake proof buildings.

D) with a push from Seattle’s City Council as an effort to drive innovation, creativity, art, and architecture in the city.

Answer: B

5. Which Seattle Professional Sports Team(s) have won a National Championship?

A) Seattle Seahawks – Football

B) Seattle Mariners – Baseball

C) Seattle Supersonic – Men’s Basketball

D) Seattle Storm – Women’s Basketball

Answer: C (NBA Championship 1979); D (WNBA Championship 2004); Interesting: Seattle Metropolitans were the first American team to win the Stanley Cup in 1917

6. True or False: New York City, Philadelphia, Houston, Washington DC each receive more rainfall annually than Seattle.

A) True

B) False

Answer: A