Question 88: History

What is the number of Vice Presidents who became President of the United States?

A: 7

B: 15

C: 19

D: 22

The question is really not worded properly. Are you asking how many overall VP's became president regardless of whether they succeeded after death or assassination (both Johnsons, Tyler, Arthur, etc.), or how many were subsequently elected on their own, (for instance, Adams, Jefferson, Biden etc.), or are you just looking for the total number of men who were at one time VP and then POTUS?

Just plain total would be B: 15.

(Sorry, the Civics teacher in me had to pick apart your question!!!)

Edited December 13, 2025Dec 13 by citytrader

Well obviously, citytrader knows his stuff. Of course he may be deliberately misleading us with a wrong answer. But I'll go with his answer anyway: B: 15. And if he's wrong, I'll just blame him.

Well, we know citytrader personally witnessed news accounts when each of those VP's took over the top job, and while his mind isn't what it used to be, he does tend to retain useless factoids like that...at least in comparison to him remembering to wear pants on any day of the week, so I'll also say B: 15...

I did really enjoy Jefferson's Inauguration Ball! I even wore pants, as I recall.

Breeches and woolen hose anyways?

Correct answer for Question 88: History

What is the number of Vice Presidents who became President of the United States?

B: 15

Question 89: Entertainment

Which long running Broadway show production featured nudity and desecration of an American flag?

A: Hair

B: Godspell

C: Grease

D: Jesus Christ Superstar

Question 90: History

Where did the name “Checkpoint Charlie” come from, referring to the famous crossing of the Berlin Wall?

A: General Charles XIV John of Sweden

B: The NATO phonetic alphabet

C: Informal British slang for a silly person; fool

D: It’s another word used for cocaine

Question 89: I believe was A: Hair (my memory from those days is a bit clouded...)

Question 90: I'm thinking it was called that well before NATO was formed, but I do know it was the third checkpoint set up in Berlin and "C" is the third letter of the alphabet, and 'Charlie" stands for "C", so I'll stick with B: The NATO phonetic alphabet

For the first one, my first thought was "Hair", even before I saw the choices. So I'll go with that: A: Hair

The second one: I'll also guess B: The NATO phonetic alphabet. Because it sounds like military-speak.

A: Hair

B: The NATO phonetic alphabet

On 12/16/2025 at 1:31 PM, Wabigbear said:

I'm thinking it was called that well before NATO was formed, but I do know it was the third checkpoint set up in Berlin and "C" is the third letter of the alphabet, and 'Charlie" stands for "C",

Indeed, the 3rd letter in the radiotelephonic alphabet has been "Charlie" or "Charles" going back to the beginings of civil aviation in the 1920s at least. I know from my years sitting 2nd seat with my father in his flying days. (and now his days as a Captain in the Civil Air Patrol) NATO wasn't formed until 1949 and adopted the phonetic alphabet already in use, known as the Joint Army/Navy radiotelephony alphabet. (which itself was based on telephone spelling alphabets dating back to the late 19th century) The words chosen were picked to be easily differiciated from one another by English, French, and Spanish speakers. Other letters changed over time, (Able became AL-FA, Baker became BRA-VO, etc.) but C has almost always been CHAR-LEE.

The more you know.../ ͡ *

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Thanks RobertaME! It's wonderful to learn that just once in a while I recalled something that was close to being factual and then able to add to it! LOL!

And thank you Dad for his service...the CAP doesn't always get the recognition it so richly deserves!

Correct answer for Question 89: Entertainment

Which long running Broadway show production featured nudity and desecration of an American flag?

A: Hair

Correct answer for Question 90: History

Where did the name “Checkpoint Charlie” come from, referring to the famous crossing of the Berlin Wall?

B: The NATO phonetic alphabet

Berlin was divided into four sectors following the Second World War.

The Soviet Union controlled the eastern part of the city, while France, the United States, and Britain controlled three sectors in the west. There were three major checkpoints along the Berlin Wall, which monitored the border crossings of foreigners, diplomats, and military officials: Checkpoint Alpha, Checkpoint Bravo, and the most famous, Checkpoint Charlie.

The names of all three checkpoints originated with the NATO phonetic alphabet, representing the letters “A,” “B,” and “C.” Checkpoint Charlie was located in the heart of Berlin, and marked the divide between the Soviet and American zones. It became a symbol of the Cold War divisions, and is now ahistorical site and memorial in Berlin.

Question 91: Geography

What is the only continent with land in all four hemispheres?

A: Africa

B: Antarctica

C: Europe

D: Asia

Question 92: Geography

Which of these rivers does NOT run through Pittsburgh?

A: Allegheny

B: Ohio

C: Potomac

D: Monongahela

Question 91: B: Antarctica

Question 92: C: Potomac

I think the first one is A: Africa. The equator dives it into north and south. And 0 degrees longitude (In Greenwich) passes thorough Africa (I think), dividing it into east and west.

I agree with Wagi on the second one: C: Potomac. Pittsburgh seem too far to the west but...

I think you're absolutely right on the first one after re-thinking it...but I'm not changing it.

^ Bears are known to be stubborn.

14 hours ago, JB said:

^ Bears are known to be stubborn.

I didn't want anyone thinking I was just copying you...I have a reputation to uphold you know! 😁

A: Africa

C: Potomac

Correct answer for Question 91: Geography

What is the only continent with land in all four hemispheres?

A: Africa

Correct answer for Question 92: Geography

Which of these rivers does NOT run through Pittsburgh?

C: Potomac

Pittsburgh is located at the confluence of three rivers. At the city’s Point State Park, the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers join to form the Ohio River. The Allegheny starts in north-central Pennsylvania and flows into New York, the Monongahela originally forms in West Virginia, and the Ohio flows from Pittsburgh into six different states.

Question 93: Business

Where won’t you find any Taco Bells?

A: Mexico

B: Canada

C: Dominican Republic

D: Japan

 

Question 94: Entertainment

What was strange about Bela Lugosi’s burial?

A: They drove a spike through his heart

B: His coffin was lined with garlic

C: He was in full Dracula costume—cape and all

D: All of the above

Taco Bell: Well, I would assume that you won't find them in A: Mexico.

Bela Lugosi: I'll say C: He was in full Dracula costume—cape and all. The other choices seem too macabre or silly.

Yeah, why would Mexico want to eat an inferior food based loosely on it's own? A: Mexico

Bela wanted to be properly dressed for a possible encore...C: He was in full Dracula costume—cape and all