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Past Question Impossible Questions, Answers and WINNERS!!!

10/9 - Q: Only 21% of those asked say they do this every day? A: Make the bed. Winner: Sara Flack, Harbor Springs.

10/8 - Q: The average person will have 56 of these in their lifetime? A: toothbrushes. Winner: Kristyn Pittman, Newaygo.

10/7 - Q: 25 % of men have never done this? A: change diapers. Winner: Tara Bunker, St Ignace.

10/6 - Q: 38% of people admit that they always plan on doing this on vacation but never do? A: Read A book. Winner: AJ Weinberg, Evart.

10/5 - Q: Only 15 % of American workers today have these? A: Business Cards. Winner: Lori Semans, Whitehall.

10/2 - Q: 36% of pet owers let their pets do this? A: Sleep in their beds. Winner: Courtney Bowman, Big Rapids.

10/1 - Q: In the US you are never more than 107 miles away from this? A: McDonalds. Winner: Edie Abbott, Hubbard Lake.

9/30 - Q: 32 percent of workers say they would take a pay cut if they could do this? A: bring their pets to work. Winner: Aliza Hengsbach, Big Rapids.

9/29 - Q: 50% of adults say they do this at least ten times a day? A: Wash Their hands. Winner: Angie David, Luther.

9/28 - Q: There were 1.1 billion pounds of these produced in 2008. Illinois led the country by producing 496 million pounds? A: Pumpkins. Winner: Mark Miller, Manistee.

9/25 - Q: people did this twice as much in the 1970's as we do today? A: Read the newspaper. Winner: Travis Thompson, Reed City.

9/24 - Q: The best selling color of this household item is blue? A: Toothbrush. Winner: Sophie Bailey, Pentwater.

9/23 - Q: Back in the 1800's there were about 100 of these in North America, now there are 6? A: Time Zones. Winner: Becky Fettig, Petoskey.

9/22 - Q: What is the #1 thing people cook when they cook at home? A: Spagetti. Winner: Arianna Nolan, Kincheloe.

9/21 - Q: 33% of parents send their kids to school with this? A: Hand sanitizer. Winner: Amy Calcaterra, Hessel.

9/18 - Q: This happens at an average age of 47 in the US? A: becoming new grandparents. Winner: Keith Boeve, Fairview.

9/17 - Q: 15 percent of Americans say that this is their least favorite chore to do at home? A: ironing. Winner: Jacqueline Skiva, Alpena.

9/16 - Q: The average household takes in seven times more of this than they put out? A: Mail. Winner: Nora Wood, Baldwin.

9/15 - Q: a little more than 7.5 million workers have this in common? A: work more than one job. Winner; John Selkirk, Sault Ste Marie, ON.

9/10 - Q: Roughly 12 percent of us will eat this for dinner tonight? A: Fish. Winner; Jim Smith, Ludington.

9/9 - Q: Members of which profession receive more speeding tickets than any other? A: Doctors. Winner: Melissa Tillotson, Lewiston.

9/8 - Q: 78% of Americans say they have one but it rarely works? A: a flashlight. Winner: Joe Hilyard, Freesoil.

9/4 - Q: The average person sees 2000 of these a month? A: Web pages. Winner: Laurie Hilyard, Freesoil.

9/3 - Q: The average American spends roughly 3 hours a week doing this? A: Laundry. Winner: Morris Cotton, Cadillac.

9/2 - Q: 26% of us would rather live without this tha to live without our dog? A: Our Car. Winner: Ray Ratcliffe, Boone.

9/1 - Q: 39 percent of us agree that this is the most frustrating noise of all? A: car alarm. Winner: Laurie Millen, Tustin.

8/31 - Q: Americans take more pictures of these events than any other? A: Car races. Winner: Dan Sandelius, Cadillac.

8/28 - In a recent poll of women, this was one of the top things they said made them happy? A: Sleep. winner: Karen Morrison, Ludington.

8/27 - Q: Parent do this on average six times a day? A: hug their kids. Winner: Calvin Ruhl, Cadillac.

8/26 - Q: Over 25% of us that have this no longer use it? A: voicemail. Winner: Joan Vidak, Scottville.

8/25 - Q: over the next 24 hours, you'll find more men doing this than women? A: taking a nap. Winner: Jeff Ezbebski, Ludington.

8/24 - Q: 70% of us say we don't do this when we should? A: Change the oil. Winner: Kelly Dennis, Custer.

8/21 - Q: It takes the average American adult 9 minutes, 30 seconds to do this? A: run a mile. Winner: Steve Rakczynski, Ludington.

8/20 - Q: 35% of people do this every 15 minutes? A: check their email. Winner: Winner: Tami Romel, Hubbard Lake.

8/19 - Q: What is also known as "Dow Corning Compound 3179"? A: Silly Putty. Winner: Hal Filter, Ludington.

8/18 - Q: Roughly 50% of adult Americans can't do this physical activity? A: touch their toes. Winner: Matt Tuinestra, Hart.

8/17 - Q:In the world, 85% of people who are this are women? A: Over 100 years old (Centenarians)
Winner: Victor Vandertol, Big Rapids.

8/14 - Q: 60% of Canadians have one of these while only 20% of Americans do? A: Passport. Winner: Charlie Simerson, Cadillac.

8/13 - Q: The average American kitchen has 11 of these? A; Refrigerator Magnets. Winner: Shawn Pertunen, Cadillac.

7/30 - Q: This product category has more printed coupons than any other.... A: Cereal
Winner Mario Sandoval, Ludington

7/29 -Q: 62% of parents say that it is easier to do this for a girl than for a boy. What is it? A:Name them. Winner - Matt Tuinstra, Hart

7/28 - Q: The average adult has five of these. They carry them most of the time. What are they? A: Keys Winner - Charlie Simerson, Cadillac

7/27 - According to a psychology report, coffee and tea will taste better if you do this. A: Use your favorite cup or mug. Winner Susanna Kailing, Big Rapids

7/25 - Q..According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Americans did this an average of about twice a week in 1928. Now, we each do it about 5 times a year. A..Go to the movies. Winner: Betty Warren, Grayling

7/24 - Q: According to a recent suvery of adults, this was the class they hated the most in high school. A:Gym or P.E. Winner: Scott Plaxton - West Branch

7/23 Q: According to a recent survey of adults, this was the class they hated the most in high school. What was it? A: Gym/P.E.
Winner: Scott Plaxton -Grayling

7/22 - Q: North Americans consume 58 Billion of these each year. A: Sandwiches.
Winner: Dan Dupuis Frederic.

7/21- Q: On average, what would cause you to take twice as long to clean house? A. Having the TV on.

7/20-Q: Apollo landed on the moon 40 years ago today. Among the items left on the moon was a plaque signed by the three astronauts and one other person. Who was it? A: US President Richard Nixon

7/13 - Q: Americans purchased 70 million of these in 1955. Today, more than 2 billion are purchased each year? A: Frozen or TV dinners. Winner: Tonya McPherson, Keleva.

7/10 - Q: People were asked what sound they love to wake up to. The #1 answer was birds. What was #2? A: sizzling bacon. Winner; Cindy Vinke, Shelby.

7/9 - Q: The early models of this household item were powered by gasoline? A: Vacuum Cleaner. Winner: Tom Slimmen, Scottville.

7/8 - Q: according to a recent survey, at what age do we believe old age begins? A: 68 years old. Winner: Jenny Weinberg, Evart.

7/7/09 Q: 60% of Canadians have one of these, but only 20% of Americans do? A: Passport. Winner: Judy Robishaw, East Tawas.

7/6 - Q: 65% of Americans don't have one of these but need one? A: A will. Winner: Bob Fisher, Walkerville.

7/2 - Q: Only 11.5% of people will do this on the 4th of July? A: go to a parade. Winner: Jeff Andrews, Gaylord.

7/1 - Q: People do this 5 times less than usual when working on a computer? A: blink. Winner: Karen Morrison, Ludington.

6/30 - Q: According to a recent study, this is the germiest thing you encounter every day? A: shoes. Winner: Jodie Phillips, Ludington.

6/29 - Q: 32% of American's participate in this? A: Choir. Winner: Mary Hoekwater, Hart.

6/26 - Q: Employees say this is the #1 distraction at work? A: the internet. Winner: Randy Herrygers, Shelby.

6/24 - Q: More than 40% of mom's say they follow this rule around the house? A: The 5 or 10 second rule for food that falls on the floor. Winner: Maria Wolowiec, Benzonia.

6/23 - Q: The average American kitchen has 11 of these? A: Magnets on the fridge. Winner: Tammy Waldo, Reed City.

6/22 - Q: In 1972, 85% of homes didn't have one of these, but today only 35% don't have one? A: Air Conditioning. Winner: John Lipps.

6/19 -Q: A recent study claims that roughly 75% of Americans do this too fast? A: Write. Winner: Lisa Hummelgard, Newberry.

6/18- Q: 90% of college freshman have never used one of these? A: A typewriter. winner: Mary Jo Roosien, Irons.

6/17 - Q: 20 years ago, more than 50% of car buyers wanted this feature. Last year only 11% did? A: manual transmission or stick shift. Winner: Margina Vollman, Sault Ste Marie, MI.

6/16 - Q: Many peopl do this every day but only 10% ever finishing doing it? A: Crossword puzzles. Winner: Vicki Thompson, Reed City.

6/15 - Q: 46% of US households has at least one of these in it? A: kids under 18. Winner: Barb Harden, Atlanta.

6/12 - Q: This clothing accessory has been around since 700 BC? A: The button. Winner: Shelley Carter, Pentwater.

6/11 - The average married couple does this for roughly 2.5 hours every week? A: Talk. Winner: Steve Rakczynski, Ludington.

6/10 - Q: The average teen does this 2,272 time each month? A: sending text messages. Winner: Scott Plaxton, West Branch.

6/9 - Q: According to a new study, 20% of these purchases are unplanned? A: Groceries. Winner: Joan Vidak, Scottville.

6/8 - Q: 20% of employees sya that they are afraid they could lose their job if they do this? A: go on vacation. Winner; Janice Handrich, Mio.

6/4 - Q: 80% of us do this at least once a week, maybe more if we have kids? A: Vacuum. Winner: Melissa Tillotson, Atlanta.

6/3 - Q: 40% of consumers are doing this more than a year ago? A: redeeming coupons.
Winner: Joan Bellinger, Manistee.

6/2 - Q: Roughly only 35 percent of us know how to do this? A: drive a stick shift.
Winner: Sue Murtonen, Sault Ste Marie, ON

6/1 - Q: The average American says that this is their biggest high school regret? A: Not learning a second language. Winner; Sarah Catlin, Cadillac.

5/15 - Q: You share this with at least 9 million people around the world? A: Birthday. Winner: Hannah Hurley, Goulais River, ON.

5/14 - Q: Less than 10% of Christian have every accomplished this? A: Read through the Bible. Winner: Ryan Iteen, Hart.

5/13 - Q: A recent survey asked people to describe their 5 favorite smells. Number 2 to 5 were: frying bacon, coffee, freshly ironed clothes and cut grass. Waht was number 1? A: freshly baked bread. Winner: Dwight Burkholder, White Cloud.

5/12 - According to new research, the more you do this, the more money you are likely to spend? A: watch TV. Winner: Lori Rendel, Leroy.

5/11 - Q: on average, we consume 3 bottles of this a year? A: Ketchup. Winner: Gary Carr, Indian River.

5/8 - Q: 20% of adults say that this is the very last thing they do before going to bed? A: turn off their cell phone. Winner: Shelly Shugart, Oscoda.

5/7 - Q: 1 out of every 4 people made this mistake while getting dressed today? A: mismatch socks. Winner: Jess Ezpedski, Ludington.

5/6 - Q: There are a lot of things we've cut back on, but 43% of us are doing more of this? A: watching TV. Winner: Steve Rakczynski, Ludington.

5/5 - Q: According to a recent survey, what is the most irritating invention of all times? A: bagpipes. Winner: Scott Plaxton, West Branch.

5/4 - Q: More than 20 million of these are wrapped every day? A: Hershey's Kisses.
Winner: Randy Thomas, Benzonia.

5/1 - Q: You are 30% more likely to do this when you are sad then when you are happy? A; watch TV. Winner: Holly Barrigar, Posen.

4/30 - Q: 73% of women have this in their purse right now? A: pain reliever. Winner: Ciara Foster, Cadillac.

4/29 - Q: 24% of us will show up at work wearing this today? A: A t-shirt. Winner: Rachel Evans, Sault Ste Marie, MI.

4/28 - Q: only 3% of American's consider themselves a part of this group? A: Vegetarians. Winner: Hillary Peeraer, Hart.

4/27 - Q: Doing this 20 minutes a day can significantly reduce your stress? A: cleaning. Winner: Carol Pittman, Newaygo.

4/24 - Q: 28% of adults get the recommended daily amount of this? A: sleep.
Winner: Aaron Anderson, Wittemore.

4/23 - Q: 7% of adults say they have found their lost TV remote here? A: in their car.
Winner: Rose LaRoche, Lake City.

4/22 - Q: 20% of women say they will never get rid of this, despite using it only once?
A: Their wedding dress. Winner: Cindy Vinke, Shelby.

4/21 - Q: William Taft was the last US President to have one of these animals at the White House?
A; Cow. Winner: Susan Boeve, Fairview.

4/20 - Q: 54% of all coins in the US have this is common? A: They are pennies.
Winner: Gary Robinson, Bruce Mines, ON.

4/17 - Q: An expert suggests you should divide your childs age in half to get this?
A: their weekly allowance. Winner: Jozlynne Albert, Newberry.

4/16 - Q: According to a study of 30 tto 35 year old Americans by Kelloggs, Nearly 38% of people add fruit to their cereal while 4% say they add this? A: Ice Cream. Winner: Laura Borchers, Lake City.

4/ 15 - The average person has 56 of thes per lifetime? A: Toothbrushes.
Winner: Jordan Reinke, Brimley.

4/14 - Q: according to a woman's magazine, you can say this about 1/4 of all the clothing in the average womans closet? A: It' has never been worn. Winner: Deb Piwowarski, McBain.

4/13 - Q: 30% of us use our hands for this purpose? A: to write notes on. Winner: Zekara Palmer, Shelby.

4/9 -Q: On an average day, Americans spend $8 million on this kind of food? A: Dog food. Winner: Debbie Plath, Goulais River, Ontario.

4/8 - Q: The majority of people surveyed agreed that Dad was a better choice than mom when it comes to teaching kids this? A: driving. Winner: Bethany Curtiss, Bear Lake.

4/7 - You'll actually burn more calories every night if you do this? A: snore. Winne: Jessie Graber, Sault Ste Marie Michigan.

4/2 - Q: This is responsible for 88% of falling injuries in the home? A: Pets. Winner; Angie Parker.

4/1 Q: If you live in Kentucky, you are rquired by law to do this at least once a year? A; Take a bath. Winner: Sheryl Lou Simons, Leroy.

3/31 - Q: What is the number one food item people name their dogs? A: Oreo.
Winner: Vicki Thompson, Reed City.

3/30 - Q: On average, we consume three of these a year? A: Bottles of ketchup.
Winner: Autum Voorheis, Custer.

3/27 - Q: How many peanuts does it take to make a 12 ounce jar of creamy peanut butter? A: 550 peanuts. winner: Gary Lawson, Harrietta.

3/26 - Q: Nearly 160 million work days are lost each year because of this? A: Headaches.
Winner: Quinn Erisman, Evart.

3/25 - Q: Everyone's heard of it but only 17% of people have actually eaten it? A: Caviar.
Winner: Janet Bovee, Hale.

3/24 - Q: there are more than 300 different types of these, they are 50 years old and you will find them in most American households? A: barbie dolls. Winner: Karen Morrison, Ludington.

3/23 - Q: More than half of us say we never use these anymore, but we get new ones each year? A: phone books. Winner: Ginny Didur, Ludington.

3/20 - Q: The average length of ownership for this is nine and a half years? A: Car.
Winner: Barb Holmes, Elberta.

3/19 - Q: The average life span of one of these is 8 to 10 years? A: Mattress. Winner: Kim Mills, Kincheloe.

3/18 - Q: On average, we do this 30 times a year, but less as we get older? A: order pizza.
Winner: Mary Somsel, Mesick.

3/17 - Q: The average person thinks about this 200 times a day? A: food. Winner: Dawn Lemon, Cheboygan.

3/16 - Q: The average person will do this 59 times in their life? A: Take a vacation. Winner: Melissa Tillotson, Lewiston.

3/13 - Q: over the last year, sales of this men's fashion accessory have increased for the first time in 15 years? A: Clip on ties. Winner: Edie Abbott, Hubbard Lake.

3/12 - Q: The average woman will recieve about 105 of these in her lifetime? A: bouquets of flowers. Winner: Jordan Reinke, Brimley.

3/11 - Q: The average person consumes 116 of these each year? A: donuts. Winner: Mike Ekkens, Cheboygan.

3/10 - Q: You could ask this question every minute of every day, get a different answer and the answer could always be correct? A: "What Time Is It?". Winner: Jozlynne Albert, Newberry.

3/9 - Q: 59.5% o0f American homes have one of these and 20% have 5 or more? A: Pets.
Winner: Ray Ratcliffe, Boone.

3/6 - Q: more than 90 percent of American's have one of these right now? A: A job.
wInner: Randy Thomas, Benzonia.

3/5 - Q: 85% of Americans do this at least once a day, everyday? A: Talk about the weather.
Winner: Judy Robishaw, East Tawas.

3/4 -Q: This was illegal in most states in 1981. Now it is legal everywhere and over 1 million children will do it today? A: Homeschooling. Winner: Barry Morris, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario.

3/3 - Q: According to a survey of dentists, this is the most annoying thing patients do while in the dentists chair? A: use their cell phones. Winner: Mary Fulton, Scottville.

3/2 - Q: Less than 3 percent of American familes have 4 or more of these? A: Children. Winner: Debbie Ames, Mio.

2/27 - Q: Some 60% of people still have one of these, but never use it? A: Cassette player. Winner: Nora Wood, Baldwin.

2/26 - Q: In this profession, someone loses an average of $250 a year? A: Bank teller. Winner: Kathy Graham, Frederic.

2/25 - Q: 15 % of us do this at least once a week? A: show up late for work. Winner: Haley LaRoche, Lake City.

2/24 - Q:About 1 out of every 10 women have done this while driving? A: Paint Their toe nails.
Winner: Timothy Hammond, Rogers City.

2/23 - Q: These are very fast today but the first one of these had a top speed of 6 MPH? A: Roller Coaster. Winner: Sarah Riley, Mears.

2/20 - Q: 35% of us do this at least once a week and it involves the phone? A: dial a wrong number. winner: Heather Stadler, Ludington.

2/19 - Q: How many Triple word score spaces are there on a Scrabble board? A: 8.
Winner: Teresa Mauntler, Arcadia.

2/18 - Q: 40% of shoppers say they never do this when shopping but 10% always do? A: Take their own shopping bags. Winner: Courtney Bowman, Big Rapids.

2/17 -Q: Times certainly have changed, just 4 percent of fathers will actually do this? A: Stay in the waiting room when their child is born. Winner: Mike Pieri, White Cloud.

2/16 - 77% of parents believe their kids should do this at school every day? A: Say the Pledge of Allegiance" Winner: John Nelkie, Tawas City.

2/13 - The longest one of these on record lasted 27.6 seconds? a: Paper Airplane flight. Winner: Johnathon Kelley, Cadillac.

2/12 - Q: These didn't sell very well until they were give to Boy Scouts in their first aid kids as a publicity stunt? A: Band aids. Winner: Rachel Evans, Sault Ste Marie MI.

2/11 - Q: What is the most eaten flower? A: Broccoli and Califlower. Winner: Dave Greenwood, Cadillac.

2/10 - Q: The average size of one of these has increased 63% in the last 30 years in America? A; Homes. Winner: Steve Campbell, Big Rapids.

2/9 - Q: 20% of people included this in their must do list for this year? A: Learn a Musical instrument. Winner: Dave Langworthy, Reed City.

2/6 -Q: on average, 2 dozen people will touch this before you buy it? A: Greeting Cards. Winner: Courtney Bowman, Big Rapids.

2/5 - Q: Everyday Americans throw away 426,000 of these? A: Cell phones. Winner: Charlie Rozanski, Traverse City.

2/4 - Q: Since 2005, more than $1 million worth of this has been collected at US airport security checkpoints? A: loose change. Winner: Christine Bridget, Mesick.

2/3 - Q: 88% of this food is consumed outside the home? A: French Fries. Winner: Jozlnne Albert, Newberry.

2/2 - Q: 7% of Americans eat this every day? A; McDonalds food. Winner: Mary Doke, Big Rapids.

1/30 - These are considered old fashion and you rarely see them anymore. In fact, only 38% of us have ever used one? A: rotary Dial phones. Winner: Rose Laroche, Lake City.

1/29 - Q: The average American does this 3.4 times a week? A: goes to the grocery store. Winner: Barb Harden, Atlanta.

1/28 - Q: What were 2 of the 4 original jello flavors? A: orange, lemon, strawberry and raspberry. Winner: Becky Fettig, Petoskey.

1/27 - Q: soccer is the worlds most watched sport. what is the world's largest participant sport? A: Fishing. Winner: Jill Quist, McBain.

1/26 - Q: These are a necessity today, but were not added to automobiles until 1921? A: Windshield wipers. Winner: Scott Plaxton.

1/4 - Q: Something most of us do every day didn't become a routine in the US until World War II? A: Brushing Teeth. Winner: Johnathon Kelley, Cadillac.

1/3 - 12% of homeowners have never done this? A: Gone in their attic. Winner: John Nelkie, Tawas City.

1/2 Q: This will happen to 20 million Americans on any given day? A: The get a headache. Winner: Scott Plaxton, West Branch.