Trivial Pursuit

[Martin]

Not him no.

[David Holden]

I wasn't sure if it was the same John Adams. How about Grover Cleveland then?

[Martin]

It was Grover Cleveland.

[David Holden]

What name is given to an irrational fear of termites?

[Harry J Allstars]

Isopterophobia

[David Holden]

That is correct!!

[Harry J Allstars]

What year did Coca-Cola become a registered trademark?

[David Holden]

January 1893

[Harry J Allstars]

Nope

[gnfcmightymole]

1893 The trademark "Coca-Cola," used since 1886, was registered in the USPTO on January 31

 

1945 "Coke®," is registered as a trademark by the USPTO

 

 

so going by coca cola as stated in question top answer given by david should be correct harry

 

the second was coke so incorrect site used for reference is

 

http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/cocacola.htm

[Harry J Allstars]

Okay I'm willing to accept that as the answer as the Mole has provided proof, but I always thought it was 1886 and I'm sure I've even seen it written on the side of a can.

 

Your turn then David.

[gnfcmightymole]

harry if you use the link i gave it will give you the details.

 

i would also suggest people do the research before posting their question.

[David Holden]

Who was the first defensive player named Super Bowl MVP?

[Martin]

I am going to say Chuck Howley.

[David Holden]

And you would be right to do so.

 

Also the first player from a losing side to get the award.

[Barry Scott]

an american sports question and I was not informed? B*stards!

[Martin]

In which country was King Idris I overthrown in 1969?

[gnfcmightymole]

libya

[gnfcmightymole]

mmm wonder if its right

[Martin]

Sorry that's right. Forgotten I had asked the last question.