Category Archives: trivia

What on Earth Prompts Tropical Cyclones into Existence? Read Why These Stormy Entities Happen

Posted on June 1, 2019 by xtinethewriter

A certain set of atmospheric conditions can trigger a tropical cyclone into existence Continue reading →

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What is a Planetary Nebula? It’s an Aging Star Emitting its Last Gaseous Breaths

Posted on June 1, 2019 by xtinethewriter

Read about what a planetary nebula is and see stunning photos by noted astrophotographer Michael L. Morgan. Continue reading →

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History of Fat Daddy’s Plastic Palace – Erie, PA 1971-72: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on April 4, 2019 by xtinethewriter

Pictured: Erie’s Paul Yoculan (Younger) left, and Vinny Frazzini (Younger) to the left of John Lennon, laugh with Paul McCartney and John Lennon in New York City shortly after the Beatles’ first US performance on the Ed Sullivan Show. Band … Continue reading →

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How could a place as beautiful as Oakwood Park just disappear? Watch this video to find out.

Posted on June 14, 2018 by xtinethewriter
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22 Unwritten Rules of Old Black-and-White Movies: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on March 7, 2018 by xtinethewriter

By Christine Lorraine Morgan, March 7, 2018 Nothing paints a delicious gray-scale landscape like a juicy old movie, and the older the better. If you watch enough film classics, over time, there are certain common cinematic denominators which begin to … Continue reading →

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Madsville for Meadville Historic Trivia Quiz: Xtine’s 20 Questions

Posted on June 17, 2017 by xtinethewriter

You might be from Meadville, PA if you have ever admired the grandeur of the Baldwin-Reynolds house, indulged in the David Mead Inn’s  “Famous Saturday Night Buffet,” or knew someone who worked for Dad’s Dog Food. Now it’s time to … Continue reading →

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HistoERIE of Erie Trivia Quiz: Xtine’s 20 Questions about the illustrious past of Erie, PA

Posted on June 7, 2017 by xtinethewriter

Answers are listed below the questions, and there’s a guide at the bottom so you can keep score and see how you ranked. Enjoy! Q U E S T I O N S 1. How did Misery Bay get its … Continue reading →

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Hey Erie PA, how would you like to test your knowledge about the history of local electronic media? If you remember names like Vance McBryde and the Morning Mayor, here's just the quiz to challenge your memory and maybe even give you a nostalgic smile. Continue reading →

Posted on July 25, 2014 by xtinethewriter | 6 Comments

Zesty Zeroes TV Trivia Quiz 2000-2010: Xtine’s 20 Questions

Posted on July 25, 2014 by xtinethewriter

If you revel in reality programs and one-word titles such as "Office," "Lost," "Friends," "Community" and "Scrubs," then you've hit the TV trivia jackpot with Xtine's 20 Questions from the Zesty Zeroes decade 2000-2010. Continue reading →

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Weird Presidential Facts About All 44 U.S. Presidents Part Two: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on July 24, 2014 by xtinethewriter

Focus in on the lesser-known facts about all 44 U.S. Presidents in the 2nd portion of this eye-opening two-part series. Be sure to also check out "Weird Presidential Facts About All 44 U.S. Presidents Part One." Continue reading →

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