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Obscure American history trivia

Discussion in 'Anything goes' started by micropolitan guy, Sep 10, 2019.

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  1. Driftwood

    Driftwood Well-Known Member

    Which battleship is known as the "Showboat" because it served in every major offensive in the Pacific theater but suffered only 10 KIA during WWII?
     
    Last edited: Jul 10, 2021
    Driftwood, Jul 10, 2021
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  2. DanOregon

    DanOregon Well-Known Member

    I was thinking the Missouri because of the Show Me State.
     
    DanOregon, Jul 10, 2021
    #218
  3. Spartan Squad

    Spartan Squad Well-Known Member

    I’m curious what the answer is because I have no idea what suffered on 10 KIA means.
     
    Spartan Squad, Jul 10, 2021
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  4. Driftwood

    Driftwood Well-Known Member

    Should say "only" not on. KIA = Killed in action.
     
    Driftwood, Jul 10, 2021
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  5. Driftwood

    Driftwood Well-Known Member

    Nope
    Showboat as in: big show, big time, famous, well know, etc.
     
    Driftwood, Jul 10, 2021
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  6. micropolitan guy

    micropolitan guy Well-Known Member

    I'll guess the USS New Jersey
     
    micropolitan guy, Jul 10, 2021
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  7. Driftwood

    Driftwood Well-Known Member

    USS North Carolina

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    Driftwood, Jul 11, 2021
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  8. micropolitan guy

    micropolitan guy Well-Known Member

    This isn't exactly history, but according to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, what are the three windiest major metropolitan areas in the United States?
     
    micropolitan guy, Sep 30, 2021
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  9. Tighthead

    Tighthead Well-Known Member

    Kansas City?
     
    Tighthead, Sep 30, 2021
    #225
  10. micropolitan guy

    micropolitan guy Well-Known Member

    No. Here's a hint, Chicago isn't one of them.
     
    micropolitan guy, Sep 30, 2021
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  11. Driftwood

    Driftwood Well-Known Member

    Oklahoma City - where the wind comes sweepin down the plain
    Duluth - because Dylan said the answer is blowin in the wind
    Detroit - because Bob Seger was always running against the wind.
     
    Driftwood, Sep 30, 2021
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  12. da man

    da man Well-Known Member

    I would guess somewhere in West Texas. Lubbock, maybe?

    Just FYI, in one visit to Lubbock, I experienced all four seasons in five days,
     
    da man, Sep 30, 2021
    #228
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