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You Think Youre a LOSER…
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As the saying goes… If at first you dont succeed, try, try again. We all make mistakes or fail.
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Take a look at some of these famous people and the failures they endured before they hit it big! Get the most right and win!
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You Think Youre a LOSER… Questions!
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Which of these was fired by a newspaper editor because he lacked creativity? #1#1 A. Dr. SeussC. CS Lewis B. Walt DisneyD. Stephen King A. Dr. SeussC. CS Lewis B. Walt DisneyD. Stephen King
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How many times did Thomas Edison fail at making the light bulb before he finally succeeded? #2#2 A. 2,000C. 4,000 B. 3,000 D. 5,000 A. 2,000C. 4,000 B. 3,000 D. 5,000
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Which of these inspiring speakers was told that he lacked the passion to inspire people? #3#3 A. M.L. King Jr.C. Rick Warren B. Mel GibsonD. John Hancock A. M.L. King Jr.C. Rick Warren B. Mel GibsonD. John Hancock
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Even though Winston Churchill was the odds on favorite to become Prime Minister at age 33, he didnt secure the position until what age? #4#4 A. 62C. 71 B. 59D. 66 A. 62C. 71 B. 59D. 66
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Which U.S. President lost 6 elections before finally being elected to office? (BTW: It was the only time he won an election.) #5#5 A. Teddy Roosevelt C. Calvin Coolidge B. Abraham Lincoln D. Richard Nixon A. Teddy Roosevelt C. Calvin Coolidge B. Abraham Lincoln D. Richard Nixon
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Which of these famous actresses was told by a modeling agent to either become a secretary or get married, but dont model or act? #6#6 A. Marilyn Monroe C. Lucile Ball B. Pamela Anderson D. Sandra Bullock A. Marilyn Monroe C. Lucile Ball B. Pamela Anderson D. Sandra Bullock
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How many publishers rejected Dr. Seuss first book before it was finally published in 1937 ? #7#7 A. 19C. 43 B. 29D. 34 A. 19C. 43 B. 29D. 34
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True or False? True or False? Dr. Seuss first book was The Cat in the Hat. #8#8 TRUEFALSE
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The founder of which automobile company went bankrupt 5 times before succeeding? #9#9 A. General Motors C. Ford B. Chrysler D. Honda A. General Motors C. Ford B. Chrysler D. Honda
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Which of these All-Star NBA basketball players was cut from his high school team? #10#10 A. Larry Bird C. Magic Johnson B. Shaquille ONeal D. Michael Jordan A. Larry Bird C. Magic Johnson B. Shaquille ONeal D. Michael Jordan
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You Think Youre a LOSER… Answers!
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Which of these was fired by a newspaper editor because he lacked creativity? #1#1 A. Dr. SeussC. CS Lewis B. Walt DisneyD. Stephen King A. Dr. SeussC. CS Lewis B. Walt DisneyD. Stephen King
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Which of these was fired by a newspaper editor because he lacked creativity? #1#1 A. Dr. SeussC. CS Lewis B. Walt DisneyD. Stephen King A. Dr. SeussC. CS Lewis B. Walt DisneyD. Stephen King
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How many times did Thomas Edison fail at making the light bulb before he finally succeeded? #2#2 A. 2,000C. 4,000 B. 3,000 D. 5,000 A. 2,000C. 4,000 B. 3,000 D. 5,000
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How many times did Thomas Edison fail at making the light bulb before he finally succeeded? #2#2 A. 2,000C. 4,000 B. 3,000 D. 5,000 A. 2,000C. 4,000 B. 3,000 D. 5,000
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Which of these inspiring speakers was told that he lacked the passion to inspire people? #3#3 A. M.L. King Jr.C. Rick Warren B. Mel GibsonD. John Hancock A. M.L. King Jr.C. Rick Warren B. Mel GibsonD. John Hancock
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Which of these inspiring speakers was told that he lacked the passion to inspire people? #3#3 A. M.L. King Jr.C. Rick Warren B. Mel GibsonD. John Hancock A. M.L. King Jr.C. Rick Warren B. Mel GibsonD. John Hancock
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Even though Winston Churchill was the odds on favorite to become Prime Minister at age 33, he didnt secure the position until what age? #4#4 A. 62C. 71 B. 59D. 66 A. 62C. 71 B. 59D. 66
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Even though Winston Churchill was the odds on favorite to become Prime Minister at age 33, he didnt secure the position until what age? #4#4 A. 62C. 71 B. 59D. 66 A. 62C. 71 B. 59D. 66
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Which U.S. President lost 6 elections before finally being elected to office? (BTW: It was the only time he won an election.) #5#5 A. Teddy Roosevelt C. Calvin Coolidge B. Abraham Lincoln D. Richard Nixon A. Teddy Roosevelt C. Calvin Coolidge B. Abraham Lincoln D. Richard Nixon
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Which U.S. President lost 6 elections before finally being elected to office? (BTW: It was the only time he won an election.) #5#5 A. Teddy Roosevelt C. Calvin Coolidge B. Abraham Lincoln D. Richard Nixon A. Teddy Roosevelt C. Calvin Coolidge B. Abraham Lincoln D. Richard Nixon
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Which of these famous actresses was told by a modeling agent to either become a secretary or get married, but dont model or act? #6#6 A. Marilyn Monroe C. Lucile Ball B. Pamela Anderson D. Sandra Bullock A. Marilyn Monroe C. Lucile Ball B. Pamela Anderson D. Sandra Bullock
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Which of these famous actresses was told by a modeling agent to either become a secretary or get married, but dont model or act? #6#6 A. Marilyn Monroe C. Lucile Ball B. Pamela Anderson D. Sandra Bullock A. Marilyn Monroe C. Lucile Ball B. Pamela Anderson D. Sandra Bullock
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How many publishers rejected Dr. Seuss first book before it was finally published in 1937 ? #7#7 A. 19C. 43 B. 29D. 34 A. 19C. 43 B. 29D. 34
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How many publishers rejected Dr. Seuss first book before it was finally published in 1937 ? #7#7 A. 19C. 43 B. 29D. 34 A. 19C. 43 B. 29D. 34
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True or False? True or False? Dr. Seuss first book was The Cat in the Hat. #8#8 TRUEFALSE
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True or False? True or False? Dr. Seuss first book was The Cat in the Hat. #8#8 TRUEFALSE It was: And to Think I Saw It On Mulberry Street
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The founder of which automobile company went bankrupt 5 times before succeeding? #9#9 A. General Motors C. Ford B. Chrysler D. Honda A. General Motors C. Ford B. Chrysler D. Honda
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The founder of which automobile company went bankrupt 5 times before succeeding? #9#9 A. General Motors C. Ford B. Chrysler D. Honda A. General Motors C. Ford B. Chrysler D. Honda
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Which of these All-Star NBA basketball players was cut from his high school team? #10#10 A. Larry Bird C. Magic Johnson B. Shaquille ONeal D. Michael Jordan A. Larry Bird C. Magic Johnson B. Shaquille ONeal D. Michael Jordan
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Which of these All-Star NBA basketball players was cut from his high school team? #10#10 A. Larry Bird C. Magic Johnson B. Shaquille ONeal D. Michael Jordan A. Larry Bird C. Magic Johnson B. Shaquille ONeal D. Michael Jordan
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You Think Youre a LOSER… Tie-Breakers!
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Which of these baseball players holds the record for both strikeouts and homeruns? #TB1#TB1 A. Hank AaronC. Sammy Sosa B. Babe RuthD. Yogi Berra A. Hank AaronC. Sammy Sosa B. Babe RuthD. Yogi Berra
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You Think Youre a LOSER… Tie-Breakers!
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Which of these baseball players holds the record for both strikeouts and homeruns in the same season? #TB1#TB1 A. Hank AaronC. Sammy Sosa B. Babe RuthD. Yogi Berra A. Hank AaronC. Sammy Sosa B. Babe RuthD. Yogi Berra
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Which of these baseball players holds the record for both strikeouts and homeruns in the same season? #TB1#TB1 A. Hank AaronC. Sammy Sosa B. Babe RuthD. Yogi Berra A. Hank AaronC. Sammy Sosa B. Babe RuthD. Yogi Berra
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You Think Youre a LOSER… Tie-Breakers!
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Which of these soap opera actresses was nominated 18 times for an Emmy before actually winning? #TB2#TB2 A. Sharon Case C. Kelly Ripa B. Lauralee Bell D. Susan Lucci A. Sharon Case C. Kelly Ripa B. Lauralee Bell D. Susan Lucci
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You Think Youre a LOSER… Tie-Breakers!
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Which of these soap opera actresses was nominated 18 times for an Emmy before actually winning? #TB2#TB2 A. Sharon Case C. Kelly Ripa B. Lauralee Bell D. Susan Lucci A. Sharon Case C. Kelly Ripa B. Lauralee Bell D. Susan Lucci
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Which of these soap opera actresses was nominated 18 times for an Emmy before actually winning? #TB2#TB2 A. Sharon Case C. Kelly Ripa B. Lauralee Bell D. Susan Lucci A. Sharon Case C. Kelly Ripa B. Lauralee Bell D. Susan Lucci
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You Think Youre a LOSER… Tie-Breakers!
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Which of these popular soda bottlers sold only 400 drinks in its first year of production? #TB3#TB3 A. CokeC. Dr. Pepper B. PepsiD. Mountain Dew A. CokeC. Dr. Pepper B. PepsiD. Mountain Dew
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You Think Youre a LOSER… Tie-Breakers!
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Which of these popular soda bottlers sold only 400 drinks in its first year of production? #TB3#TB3 A. CokeC. Dr. Pepper B. PepsiD. Mountain Dew A. CokeC. Dr. Pepper B. PepsiD. Mountain Dew
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Which of these popular soda bottlers sold only 400 drinks in its first year of production? #TB3#TB3 A. CokeC. Dr. Pepper B. PepsiD. Mountain Dew A. CokeC. Dr. Pepper B. PepsiD. Mountain Dew
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You Think Youre a LOSER… Tie-Breakers!
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Pick a number between 1 and 46. #TB4#TB4
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You Think Youre a LOSER… Tie-Breakers!
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Pick a number between 1 and 46. #TB4#TB4
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#TB4#TB4 37
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You Think Youre a LOSER…
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