2006 Trivia

Question 1

In 2006, Facebook was opened to everyone over the age of 13. Who was the site previously restricted to?

Accepted Answer

Anyone with a college email address

Question 2

What was the highest grossing movie of 2006?

Accepted Answer

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest

Question 3

Created by Jack Dorsey, what popular site was launched in March of 2006?

Accepted Answer

Twitter

Question 4

Which TV show was NOT one of the top 5 shows in 2006?

Accepted Answer

Law and Order: SVU

Question 5

Which rapper's album had the highest first week sales in 2006?

Accepted Answer

Jay-Z

Question 6

Which of these tragic events occurred in 2006?

Accepted Answer

Pluto was demoted a "dwarf" planet

Question 7

In 2006, what was the last major Hollywood movie to be released on VHS?

Accepted Answer

A History of Violence

Question 8

Which US politician accidentally shot a 78-year-old man after mistaking him for a bird?

Accepted Answer

Dick Cheney

Question 9

What team won the NBA championship in 2006?

Accepted Answer

Miami Heat

Question 10

Which of these animals was thought to be extinct in 2006?

Accepted Answer

Western Rhino

Question 11

2006 saw the tragic death of Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter. What sea creature caused his death?

Accepted Answer

Stingray

Question 12

2006 saw the release of the best-selling single-platform video game of all time. What was that game?

Accepted Answer

Wii Sports

Question 13

The first ever tweet was sent on 21 March 2006. What did it read?

Accepted Answer

"Just setting up my twttr"

Question 14

How much did Google purchase Youtube for in 2006?

Accepted Answer

$1.65 Billion

Question 15

Which former Middle East leader was executed on the 30th of December 2006?

Accepted Answer

Saddam Hussein

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