Trivia: Which US state's citizens eat more ice cream per capita than any other?

Answer: Alaska! And yet the past 2 nights we have searched for a local ice cream shop in Anchorage and discovered they're hard to come by. You have your DQ and Baskin Robins, even throw a Cold Stone in there, but as far as a "local" ice cream place open past 8pm, you're out of luck. You'd think they'd have one open on every corner as long as there is daylight. So I question, where is all of this ice cream being consumed by Alaskans? My guess: the grocery store. Their ice cream sections are ridiculous! More brands than you could imagine with more flavors than you're probably willing to try. I wouldn't be surprised if there is a reindeer flavor out there somewhere. My advice: if you're looking to make some money, move to Alaska for the summer and open an ice cream shop. If you're willing to stay year round, make it ice cream and espresso.


Trivia: Is metoclopramide indicated for the treatment of headaches?
Answer: There is no FDA-indication for its use in headaches though recent studies have showed some positive results with its use in migraine therapy in emergency departments. I spent most of my day at work today answering these types of questions. I really enjoyed working on Drug Information questions when I didn't have an assigned duty at the base. I was able to put my EBM (Evidence Based Medicine) skills to good use. I'm also really glad I brought some print resources with me in my carry-on as we have limited internet access with one computer between 12 students. Dr. Sperry would be so proud!


Trivia: What is the tallest mountain in the world?
Answer: Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world when measured from sea level. However, if you consider the actual "rise" of the mountain, from its base to its peak, McKinley is actually a much higher mountain than Everest, even though Everest reaches higher into the sky. This is because Everest sits atop the Tibetan Plateau which is already 17,000 feet above sea level. (See diagram below).

No I did not draw this. I googled it of course! Thanks www.lastfrontier.org.

So the reason for my Mt. McKinley/Mt. Everest debate? Well, during some free time this afternoon, my roommates and I started planning our Denali Park Adventure for the weekend. Possible activities range from ATV rides, whitewater rafting, plane flight to see Mt. McKinley, park bus tours, Jeep rides, animal viewing, hiking, camping, and the list goes on. We've narrowed it down, but you'll just have to wait and see what the jam-packed weekend holds for us! 


What's all this trivia you ask? Well, tonight we were supposed to attend Trivia Tuesdays at Humpy's Alehouse only to find that they no longer have Trivia Tuesdays. Therefore, I thought I would entertain all of you (or simply myself) with Keri's Trivia Tuesdays. Hope you enjoyed it!