RTS Trivia Contests

[The_Vapin_Chemist]

Alright everyone, in light of this very special day 8/8/16 thanks to a very "SPECIAL" association today's trivia category is 2008.

1. What monster is considered the “Bigfoot” of the Latino Culture and received massive media attention in July 2008 when a woman in Texas claimed to have captured a dead specimen, which later turned out to be a dead coyote?

2. On February 17, 2008, what country became a new nation-state?

3. In 2008, Pizza Hut introduced a pan pizza that’s over 40% bigger than their Large. What did they call it?

4. What New Jersy rocker held a majority ownership position in the Arena Football League team the Philadelphia Soul until 2008?

5. What award given out since 1983 was won by Manu Ginobli in 2008?

6. What boxer retired after losing a match by technical knockout to Manny Pacquiao on December 6, 2008?

7. Who filed a law suit against Coldplay in December 2008 alleging copyright infringement in the song “Vida La Vida”?

8. What is the name of the drummer for Blink-182 who was injured in a plane crash on Sept. 19, 2008?

9. What woman won the 2008 Summer Olympic individual all-around gold medal in gymnastics?

10. Miley Cyrus released her first album that had no connection with Hannah Montana in 2008. What was the name of the album?

 

[Debadoo]

sitting this one out. Good luck to all! I was able to get a ton of flavors with the points from my previous wins. So happy with them!! Thanks RTS!!

 

[440BB]

Me too! Good luck everybody!

 

[JeremyR]

Sent some answers in, one in particular was very difficult.

 

[oplholik]

Lol! Yeah, there was one I had a difficult time with, and still not sure if I got it correct.

 

[The_Vapin_Chemist]

Which one was the consensus difficult question?

 

[oplholik]

For me it was #9.

 

[JeremyR]

No consensus then.. The pizza was hardest for me..

Does this mean there is not a winner yet? Should I re-evaluate may answers or wait for announcement.

 

[The_Vapin_Chemist]

We do have a winner and he/she will be announced tomorrow (for suspense, hehe).

 

[Debadoo]

For me it was #9.

I coulda whispered in your ear. I remember watching her when she achieved this! She was soooooooo good. Well, obviously or she wouldn't have won all around Gold derrrrrr lol

 

[The_Vapin_Chemist]

Congratulations to @JeremyR on winning our trivia this week, and getting all 10 correct! PM me your account information and I will add 600 rewards points. See all 10 correct answers below and thanks for playing everyone!

1. What monster is considered the “Bigfoot” of the Latino Culture and received massive media attention in July 2008 when a woman in Texas claimed to have captured a dead specimen, which later turned out to be a dead coyote?

a. El Chupacabra

2. On February 17, 2008, what country became a new nation-state?

a. Kosovo

3. Ine 2008, Pizza Hut introduced a pan pizza that’s over 40% bigger than their Large. What did they call it?

a. Panormous

4. What New Jersy rocker held a majority ownership position in the Arena Football League team the Philadelphia Soul until 2008?

a. Jon Bon Jovi

5. What award given out since 1983 was won by Manu Ginobli in 2008?

a. Sixth Man Award

6. What boxer retired after losing a match by technical knockout to Manny Pacquiao on December 6, 2008?

a. Oscar De La Hoya

7. Who filed a law suit against Coldplay in December 2008 alleging copyright infringement in the song “Vida La Vida”?

a. Joe Santriani

8. What is the name of the drummer for Blink-182 who was injured in a plane crash on Sept. 19, 2008?

a. Travis Barker

9. What woman won the 2008 Summer Olympic individual all-around gold medal in gymnastics?

a. Nastia Liukin

10. Miley Cyrus released her first album that had no connection with Hannah Montana in 2008. What was the name of the album?

a. Breakout

 

[Debadoo]

Wahooooooo!!! Congrats JeremyR!!! and huge thanks to Chem and RTS for the contests!!

 

[oplholik]

Congrats JeremyR! Have fun shopping.

 

[diabolique]

Congrats @JeremyR!!! and huge thanks to Chem and RTS for the contests!!

 

[JeremyR]

Thanks RTS, in all these years this is the first ecig related contest I've won!

I'm off to get some of that great RTS nic, in real 100% vg base - no watering down here... And also some Hangsen Arabic.

 

[The_Vapin_Chemist]

Good Friday Afternoon Vapers!

What better way to end the Olympics than with an Olympics themed trivia. The contest is for 600 reward points (must have an account with RTS Vapes to receive the points, for our newcomers) and will go through Monday.

Good luck everyone!
1. What country’s Track and Field athletes were banned from the Rio Games following the revelation of a doping scandal?

2. What country was banned from the Rio Games due to government interference in the country’s Olympics committee?

3. True or false: Rio de Janeiro is the first South American city to host the Olympics.

4. What US city was beat out by Rio de Janeiro for this year’s Olympics?

5. What country sent the most athletes to compete in the Rio Olympics?

6. What two countries are competing for the first time in the Rio Olympics?

7. What country, in terms of population, is the largest to never win a gold medal at the Summer Olympics?

8. What two sports were on display in the Rio Olympics, but not in the 2012 Summer Olympics?

9. What sport has had the most athletes withdraw for concerns about the Zika Virus?

10. Which sport category features the most medal events?

 

[Debadoo]

Gonna sit this one out as well.......will try to get in on the next one. Love the theme for this one!!

 

[The_Vapin_Chemist]

We have a winner, Congratulations to @Marina2! Your points have been added to your account and thanks to everyone for playing. See the correct answers below and stay tuned for more Trivia on Friday!

1. What country’s Track and Field athletes were banned from the Rio Games following the revelation of a doping scandal?
a. Russia

2. What country was banned from the Rio Games due to government interference in the country’s Olympics committee?
a. Kuwait

3. True or false: Rio de Janeiro is the first South American city to host the Olympics.
a. True

4. What US city was beat out by Rio de Janeiro for this year’s Olympics?
a. Chicago

5. What country sent the most athletes to compete in the Rio Olympics?
a. USA with 555

6. What two countries are competing for the first time in the Rio Olympics?
a. South Sudan and Kosovo

7. What country, in terms of population, is the largest to never win a gold medal at the Summer Olympics?
a. Bangladesh

8. What two sports were on display in the Rio Olympics, but not in the 2012 Summer Olympics?
a. Golf and Rugby Sevens

9. What sport has had the most athletes withdraw for concerns about the Zika Virus?
a. Golf

10. Which sport category features the most medal events?
a. Athletics (Track and Field and Road Running)

 

[oplholik]

Congrats Marina2, have fun with those points.

 

[diabolique]

Congratulations @Marina2!!!