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A Hawkins County school bus driver is rescued from her bus earlier this month off Spruce Pine Road after heavy rains sparked flooding through- out the county.
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Tuesday Trivia

Tuesday Trivia: The wettest and driest places on earth

If the wet weather has you wondering about rain, here are some Tuesday Trivia quick facts

Feb 19, 2019 at 3:30 PM
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Tuesday Trivia: Washington's Birthday or Presidents Day?

Until 1968, Washington’s Birthday was celebrated on February 22.

Feb 12, 2019 at 8:30 PM
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Tuesday Trivia: Ever wonder how potholes got their name?

When you drive around our region, potholes can be a daily scourge. In Kingsport, it’s easy to report a pothole to the city public works department. Read on to learn how if you don’t know.

Feb 5, 2019 at 3:21 PM
In this 2017 photo, Groundhog Club handler John Griffiths holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, during the 131st celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
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Tuesday Trivia: What does the groundhog say?

Groundhog Day is coming up  on Saturday. So for this week's Tuesday Trivia, we're taking a look at Groundhog Day's origins and the weather forecast for the rest of winter, according to the Farmers' Almanac.

Jan 29, 2019 at 5:45 PM
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Tuesday Trivia: Fallon-Gore Act prompted construction of the nation's interstate system

Do you know what road-related distinction Nashville shares with only three other U.S. cities?

Jan 8, 2019 at 2:38 PM
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Tuesday Trivia: "Old Christmas" and Epiphany

"The Twelve Days of Christmas" made famous in song begin on December 25 and conclude on January 5th, the day before Epiphany

Jan 1, 2019 at 3:30 PM
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How much is that partridge in a pear tree?

There’s been a slight increase, compared to last year, in what it would cost to give all the gifts in the carol “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” according to a 35th annual report by a financial firm.

Dec 24, 2018 at 8:58 AM
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Tuesday Trivia: Do you hear what I hear?

Do you have a favorite Christmas song? How about one that makes you cringe? For this week’s Tuesday Trivia we look at which Christmas songs are getting the most radio play, according to Billboard’s “Holiday 100” and “Hot 100.”

Dec 18, 2018 at 2:26 PM
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How did the fourth Thursday of November become Thanksgiving?

The date wasn’t set into law until 1941, although the first presidential proclamation for a national day of Thanksgiving was signed by President George Washington in 1789.

Nov 20, 2018 at 12:18 PM
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Tuesday Trivia: Reindeer (or caribou in the wilds of North America).

Visit Santa’s Depot at Centennial Park in downtown Kingsport to see live reindeer and join in all sorts of activities for children while waiting for the Santa Train to arrive.

Nov 13, 2018 at 4:46 PM
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Could we move Halloween to a different day? Yes and no.

Nov. 1 is All Saints’ Day, perhaps not nearly as well known as the day before, All Hallows' (Saints') Eve — better known as Halloween. All Saints' Day is a solemn holy day of the Catholic Church.

Oct 30, 2018 at 2:15 PM
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What's your favorite candy? Do you give it out on Halloween?

Nationally, Skittles are ranked as the most popular Halloween candy, according to study results released by a candy supplier. But in Tennessee and Virginia to top spot went to brands further down the list.

Oct 23, 2018 at 2:52 PM
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Tuesday Trivia: What scares you?

Based on online searches Tennesseans are afraid of people and Virginians are afraid of being alone. Does that ring true to you?

Oct 16, 2018 at 3:00 PM
October is "Squirrel Awareness and Appreciation Month," an annual event created by the Squirrel Lover's Club, which has an international membership numbering in the thousands and offers tips online or taking care of squirrels, as well as how to humanely discourage their visits if you're not a fan.
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Tuesday Trivia: Are you a fan or foe of squirrels?

October is "Squirrel Awareness and Appreciation Month," an annual event created by the Squirrel Lover's Club. The organization has an international membership numbering in the thousands, and offers tips online or taking care of squirrels, as well as how to humanely discourage their visits if you're not a fan.

Oct 9, 2018 at 2:17 PM
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Native and tasty: The pawpaw tree is making a comeback

Deer don’t like Pawpaw trees, but the fruit of the pawpaw tree is sometimes described as similar to a banana, but like custard and with hints of vanilla, pineapple, mango and citrus.

Oct 2, 2018 at 11:29 AM
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