Ultimate Pittsburgh Trivia

1,000 answers to: What makes Pittsburgh so interesting?

Includes over 1,000 questions and answers on Pittsburgh and the surrounding area--some notable, some amazing, some downright weird.

This book will appeal to Pittsburghers far and near, trivia junkies, researchers/fact-checkers, and any Pittsburgher looking for bragging ammunition, anat. And this book is certainly for you if you are looking for answers to such questions as:

Who. . . ?

- Pitched a no-hitter while on LSD?

- Was Pittsburgh's first mayor?

- Was Pittsburgh's astronaut-politician?

- Said: I can't wait until tomorrow... 'cause I get better looking everyday?

Which. . . ?

- Pittsburgh native wrote Oh, Susanna and My Old Kentucky Home?

- Area municipalities have the highest per capita income?

- Pittsburgher is considered the father of C.P.R.?

Where. . . ?

- Is the area's busiest intersection?

- Can you find a famous sandwich?

What. . . ?

- Are Pittsburgh's map coordinates?
- Are the weirdest questions asked of the Carnegie Library ?

- Does the Mortality Club of Allegheny County do for fun?

When. . . ?

- Was the world's first commercial radio broadcast?

- Was the last time a Steeler running back won the NFL rushing title?

How many. . . ?

- Residents speak Navajo?

- Beatles' appearances in Pittsburgh?

- Bridges, traffic tickets, hospital beds, inches of rain per year?

Dane Topich was born, raised and still lives on Pittsburgh's South Side. He worked at KDKA-TV and Radio for over 17 years as editorial director and public affairs manager; before that, he worked on numerous political campaigns. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in political science, he can still be seen hanging out on Carson Street.