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Kansas Trivia

The 23rd Annual Kansas Silent Film Festival runs Friday and Saturday (Feb 22 & 23) at Washburn University's White Concert Hall. Admission is free!

Stars of the Silent Silver Screen - February 22, 2019

KPR Staff – Fri, 02/22/2019 - 00:00

Q: The Kansas Silent Film Festival runs today (FRI) and tomorrow (SAT) at Washburn University's White Concert Hall in Topeka. (Admission is FREE!) One of the biggest stars of the silent film era was Buster Keaton, who was born right here in Kansas. Do you know where? Give us the name of Buster Keaton's birthplace.

This lonesome tree is located in the Flint Hills, west of Alma, Kansas. (Photo by J. Schafer)

Native American Place Names - February 15, 2019

KPR Staff – Fri, 02/15/2019 - 09:08

Q: A number of Kansas counties are named after Native American tribes, including Cherokee, Cheyenne, Comanche and Shawnee. But only one Kansas county is named after an American Indian tribal leader. What's the name of the only Kansas county named after an American Indian leader?

Famed aviator Charles Lindbergh and the Spirit of St. Louis, the plane in which he flew solo across the Atlantic Ocean in 1927.

Before the Fortune and Fame - February 8, 2019

KPR Staff – Fri, 02/08/2019 - 09:26

Q: In 1927, Charles Lindbergh became the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean and became a worldwide celebrity. "Lucky Lindy," as he was called, was also named Time magazine's Man of the Year in 1927. About five years earlier, Lindbergh lived in Kansas, where he worked as a barnstorming pilot and acrobat. Where, in Kansas, did Charles Lindbergh live?

Aviation Nation - February 1, 2019

KPR Staff – Fri, 02/01/2019 - 09:10

Q: The fastest private jet in the world is made by Textron Aviation in Wichita. What's the name of this business jet that cruises at speeds of 600 miles per hour and can hit a top speed of 717 mph?

(Photo by Beccy Tanner / The Wichita Eagle / cropped)

Where Everybody Knows Your Name - January 25, 2019

KPR Staff – Fri, 01/25/2019 - 09:07

Q: Located in Lane County, this 1-A high school has the smallest enrollment in the state. What's the name of the western Kansas high school with just 14 students enrolled this year (2018-2019)?

Keeper of the Plains in Wichita (Photo by J. Schafer)

Kansas Cultural Icons - January 18, 2019

KPR Staff – Fri, 01/18/2019 - 07:05

Q: The Keeper of the Plains is a 44-foot tall sculpture that stands at the confluence of the Arkansas (ar-KAN-zes) and Little Arkansas (ar-KAN-zes) Rivers in Wichita. What's the name of the Native American artist who created it?

The famous Hollywood sign in Los Angeles originally spelled Hollywoodland.

Hurray for Hollywood & Philately! - January 11, 2019

KPR Staff – Fri, 01/11/2019 - 09:34

Q: On January 25, 2006, the U.S. Postal Service issued a 39-cent commemorative stamp in Beverly Hills, California. The stamp honored a famous Kansan -- a character actress, singer and performer on radio, TV and on the Silver Screen. What's the name of this Academy-Award-winning Kansas actress?

Amtrak's Southwest Chief arriving at the depot in Lawrence, Kansas, right around midnight. (Photo by J. Schafer)

Long Train Running - January 4, 2019

KPR Staff – Fri, 01/04/2019 - 17:00

Q: For those getting on board in Lawrence, Kansas, the "Midnight Train" doesn't go to Georgia. In fact, it goes in the opposite direction. Just before midnight every day, the Southwest Chief arrives at the Lawrence depot and then heads west, southwest. This Amtrak train runs daily between Chicago and Los Angeles, passing through eight states along the way. How many stops does it make in Kansas? (We want the total NUMBER of stops the Southwest Chief makes in Kansas.)

Prairie Dunes Golf Course in Reno County. (Photo via Kansas Historical Society)

Sports and Leisure - December 21, 2018

KPR Staff – Fri, 12/21/2018 - 09:10

Q: Emerson Carey, founder of the Carey Salt Company, was an avid golfer. The Carey family commissioned a designer to create a now famous golf course in Reno County that's become popular with professional golfers and celebrities. What's the name of this golf course?

The Front Runner (Photo from Sony Pictures)

Hollywood, Politics & Monkey Business - December 14, 2018

KPR Staff – Fri, 12/14/2018 - 16:45

Q: The Front Runner is a new movie about a former U.S. Senator and the 1987 scandal that sank his presidential campaign. What's the name of the politician portrayed in the film by Hugh Jackman -- and where in Kansas was he born?

The governor's 2018 Christmas tree arrives at Cedar Crest in Topeka. (Photo by Stephen Koranda)

O' Tannenbaum - December 7, 2018

KPR Staff – Fri, 12/07/2018 - 09:16

Q: In mid-November, the so-called "Cedar Crest Christmas tree" was delivered to Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer and First Lady Ruth Colyer at Cedar Crest, the governor's mansion, in Topeka. Which type of tree is it? Austrian Pine, Balsam Fir, Colorado Blue Spruce or Western White Spruce? (Hint: The hills are alive with the Sound of Music and these trees.)

Recruitment poster for the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC)

Military History (Another Kansas Female First!) - November 16, 2018

KPR Staff – Fri, 11/16/2018 - 15:00

Q: Born in Newton, Kansas, in 1918, she was one of the first women in the United States Army to earn the rank of brigadier general (that's a one-star general for all you civilians). What's the name of this fighting female who served in World War II, the Korean conflict and in Vietnam?

Astronaut Nick Hague dons a spacesuit during spacewalk training at NASA's Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory. (Flickr/NASA Johnson)

Space, the Final Frontier - October 19, 2018

KPR Staff – Fri, 10/19/2018 - 07:00

Q: This Kansas native was headed for the International Space Station until something went wrong with his Soyuz spacecraft. Instead, the mission was aborted in mid-flight and the spacecraft safely returned to Earth. What's the name of the Kansas astronaut whose spaceflight was called off just two minutes after liftoff?

11th Kansas Cavalry guidon, used during the American Civil War (Image from the Kansas Historical Society)

American Civil War - October 12, 2018

KPR Staff – Fri, 10/12/2018 - 07:00

Q: During the Battle of Mine Creek (also known as the Battle of the Osage), a Confederate general was captured by a lowly private in the Union army. History remembers the 20-year-old private as James Dunlavy, of the 3rd Iowa Cavalry. What was the name of the Confederate general who was captured and who would later become governor of Missouri?

Name that Town! - Friday, September 14, 2018

KPR Staff – Fri, 09/14/2018 - 09:14

Q: Founded in 1885, this town gets its name from its location. Located near the border between Norton and Decatur (dih-KAY-tur) counties, what's the name of this northwest Kansas community?

Meet Me at the Kansas State Fair - September 7, 2018

KPR Staff – Fri, 09/07/2018 - 08:00

Q: The Kansas State Fair begins today (FRI) in Hutchinson. All of the following foods will be offered at this year's fair, except one. Which one of the following five foods WON'T be available? Deep Fried Deviled Eggs? Moon Pie Burgers? Deep Fried Piña Coladas? Frozen Pickle Juice Slushies? Tuna Fish Milkshakes?

This woman from south-central Kansas became the first woman in the nation to have a nationally syndicated political column.

Hold the Presses! It's Another Kansas-Related Female First! - August 31, 2018

KPR Staff – Fri, 08/31/2018 - 09:00

Q: Who was the first woman in the United States to have a nationally syndicated political column and where, in Kansas, was she born and raised?

Take Me for a Ride - August 25, 2018

KPR Staff – Fri, 08/24/2018 - 09:17

Q: At the Kansas State Fair in 1915, one attraction promised to transport passengers through "gloomy caves of gleesome gladness." What's the name of this attraction that's still going strong at the State Fair in Hutchinson?

One of the University of Notre Dame's logos. The other is a fighting Irishman.

Name that Kansan… from the Wide World of Sports! - August 17, 2018

KPR Staff – Fri, 08/17/2018 - 08:00

Q: Notre Dame's legendary football coach, Knute Rockne, died in a plane crash in the Flint Hills of Kansas in 1931. A rancher from Clark County, Kansas, was contacted to identify Rockne's body because -- as fate would have it -- this rancher had been Rockne's football coach and knew him well. What's the name of Knute Rockne's former football coach?

Some of the many Station of the Year awards KPR has received from the KAB since 1996.

And the Winner Is... - Friday, August 10, 2018

KPR Staff – Fri, 08/10/2018 - 09:10

Q: Kansas Public Radio has been named the 2018 Station of the Year by the Kansas Association of Broadcasters. Since 1996, when the award was first presented, KPR has won the KAB's top prize more than any other station, regardless of market size. How many times has KPR won this coveted award from the KAB?

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Members’ Night: A Dive into the Deep-Scattering Layer
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Description: To celebrate the New Year, KU Natural History Museum is revealing a new exhibit! Join us for this special members-only look at the Deep-Scattering Layer. KU PhD candidate and Biodiversity Institute graduate student researcher, Rene Martin, and Exhibits Developer Laura Mohr, will guide you on this dive into the Deep-Scattering Layer. This virtual investigation will examine bioluminescence, biomass migration, specimen collection, and the final translation of research into stunning scientific illustrations and a compelling exhibit. This event will be held via Zoom. Members current as of Jan. 26, 2021 will be welcome to participate. RSVP via https://tinyurl.com/deepscattering. Interested in a membership? Learn more and join at https://biodiversity.ku.edu/support/membership. Submitted by: Alex W KU Natural History Museum

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Bar K Beer Tour 2021
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Description: Are you a dog lover and craft beer enthusiast looking for something fun to do during the month of February? How about embarking on the Bar K Beer Tour! Join us all month for this self-paced beer journey sampling 15 unique selections from local and national breweries. All participants will receive a Beer Tour passport and a 16oz souvenir cup courtesy of Lagunitas Brewing Co and Central States Beverage Company. Bar K Beer Tour participants will successfully complete their tour once all 15 beer selections (included in ticket purchase) have been sampled and their passport has all 15 stamps. Participants will have until Sunday, Feb 28th to complete the Bar K Beer Tour and upon completion, will receive an exclusive Bar K Beer Tour t-shirt. Each week Bar K and Lagunitas Brewing Co. will unveil a featured Bar K Beer Tour Beer only available for Bar K Beer Tour participants. Participants will receive a complimentary item from the Food for Dogs menu with the purchase of featured beer. How to Participate: Participants can purchase their tickets via Eventbrite ($60 for Members, $65 for Non-Members) or from the front desk during the month of February. Bar K Beer Tour participants must present their passport to a Bar K bartender or server to receive their tour beer and receive a passport stamp. Maximum of 3 beers/stamps per visit. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate. Participating Breweries: • Lagunitas Brewing Co x4 • Boulevard Brewing Company • Martin City Brewing Company • Crane Brewing Company • Kansas Territory Brewing Company • Big Sky Brewing Co. • REVOLVER BREWING • Founders Brewing Co. • Prost Brewing Company • Dogfish Head • Schlafly Beer • Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co. Submitted by: Andrew Prystai Event Vesta (Submitted on Behalf of the Event Organizer)

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