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Post by Rhonda on Aug 13, 2007 3:46:12 GMT -5
TRIVIA 1
Judy Scheindlin ("Judge Judy") has a
$25,000,000 salary, while Supreme Court
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg has a
$190,100 salary.
The name for Oz in the Wizard of
Oz was thought up when the creator
Frank Baum looked at his filing cabinet
And saw A-N and O-Z.
Andorra, a tiny country on the border
Between France and Spain, has the
Longest average lifespan: 83.49 years.
The microwave was invented after a
Researcher walked by a radar tube and
a chocolate bar melted in his pocket.
Mr. Rogers was an ordained Presbyterian
Minister.
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Post by Rhonda on Aug 13, 2007 4:41:00 GMT -5
What is the most popular ice cream flavor?
Plain old vanilla is the favorite flavor of ice cream, accounting for 29 percent of all sales.
How long does it take a supertanker to stop?
A supertanker (fully loaded) traveling at normal speed of 16 knots needs at least 20 minutes to stop.
Is there someplace where you can see real pink elephants?
In regions of India where the soil is red, elephants take on a permanent pink tinge because they regularly spray dust over their bodies to protect themselves against insects.
How did broccoli get its name?
The word broccoli comes from the Italian word "brocco," which means branch or arm.
How did Sting get his nickname?
Gordon Sumner, the rock star and actor known as Sting, got his nickname from the yellow-and-black jerseys he used to wear, which fellow musicians thought made him look like a bumble bee.
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Post by Rhonda on Aug 17, 2007 17:45:57 GMT -5
hope i did not already post this
Who marketed the first shampoo?
Shampoo was first marketed in the U.S. In 1930 by John Breck, who was the captain of a volunteer fire department.
Who was the first woman editor?
Ann Franklin was the first woman to hold the title of newspaper editor at "The Newport Mercury" in Newport, Rhode Island in 1762.
Who was SNL's first host?
The first guest host of NBC's Saturday Night Live was comedian George Carlin on October 10, 1975.
What were Joel's last words?
On his deathbed, writer Joel Chandler Harris (1856-1931), creator of the "Uncle Remus" stories, was asked whether he was feeling better. His last words were, "I am about the extent of a tenth of a gnat's eyebrow better."
Who were the first to display wreaths?
The modern Christmas custom of displaying a wreath on the front door of one's house, is borrowed from ancient Rome's New Year's celebrations. Romans wished each other "good health" by exchanging branches of evergreens. They called these gifts strenae after Strenia, the goddess of health. It became the custom to bend these branches into a ring and display them on doorways.
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Post by Rhonda on Aug 22, 2007 2:05:56 GMT -5
Factoid: You can tell a turtle's sex by its sound. Males grunt, and females hiss.
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Post by Rhonda on Aug 24, 2007 3:06:46 GMT -5
Where will you see the Fata Morgana?
A beautiful mirage called the Fata Morgana appears in the Straits of Messina, between Sicily and Italy. It is an image of a town in the sky, but it seems more like a fairy landscape than a real town. It is believed to be a mirage of a fishing village situated along the coast.
How many Popes have been Leo?
Thirteen popes were named Leo, including Leo the Great, who prevented the Huns from sacking Rome. Six emperors of Constantinople were also called Leo. The continuing popularity of the name probably stems for it association with the lion, long considered the king of beasts.
Who came up with the term 'tranquilizer?'
In 1822, in his book Confessions of an English Opium Eater, Thomas DeQuincy invented the word "tranquilizer" to describe the effect of opium.
Who brought the 'Flower of the Holy Night' to America?
In Mexico, the poinsettia is known as the "Flower of the Holy Night." It was first brought to America by Joel Poinsett in 1829.
Which product was the first with sex appeal?
Woodbury Soap was the first product to show a nude woman in its advertisements. The year was 1936. Edward Steichen's photograph showed a rear, full-length view of a woman sunbathing – wearing only sandals.
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Post by Rhonda on Aug 24, 2007 3:23:13 GMT -5
- What are dogs' whiskers for?
Whiskers are an important hunting and orientation tool for dogs as well as many other mammals. A seal's whiskers, for example, pick up vibrations in the water, allowing it to detect prey as far as 180 meters away. The scientific term for these finely tuned sensory structures is "vibrissae." While the hairs themselves don't contain nerve endings, their base is surrounded by erectile tissue and a rich nerve supply. Like human eyelashes, they prompt the dog to close its eyes when they're brushed.
The whiskers on cats and dogs are highly sensitive to air currents and vibrations. Dogs react quickly when anything brushes against their whiskers -- see for yourself (with a friendly dog, obviously).
Many dog groomers clip their dog's whiskers for show purposes, although it can often impair a dog's ability to hunt and play. Check out the links in our Whiskers category and Dog category for more
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Post by Rhonda on Aug 24, 2007 3:27:36 GMT -5
What did Walt do in the military?
1918, Walt Disney was 16 -- too young for the military. When he heard that the Red Cross Ambulance Corps would accept 17-year-olds, he lied about his age, joined, and began training. He almost missed his chance when he came down with influenza in an epidemic that killed about 20 million people worldwide. The war ended. But the Ambulance Corps still needed 50 more men, and Walt was the fiftieth selected. For the next year, Walt drove an ambulance, chauffeured officers, played poker, started smoking, and wrote letters. He made money with another young man painting helmets with camouflage colors, banging them up to look battle-scarred, and then selling them to Americans in search of realistic souvenirs.
Why do toucans juggle?
Because its tongue is too short for its beak, the toucan must juggle its food before swallowing it.
How many species of ostrich are there?
There is just one known species of ostrich in the world – it is in the order of Struthioniformes.
How many times do you flex your hand?
The average person's hand flexes its finger joints 25 million times during a lifetime.
What is Tex best known for?
Western singer and cowboy star Tex Ritter was born Woodward Maurice Ritter. He was nicknamed "America's Most Beloved Cowboy" and is likely best remembered for singing the award-winning title song in the Gary Cooper/Grace Kelly classic, High Noon (1952).
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Post by Rhonda on Aug 24, 2007 3:30:17 GMT -5
How many Legos are there?
Since the Lego Group began manufacturing blocks in 1949, more than 189 billion pieces in 2,000 different shapes have been produced. This is enough for about 30 Lego pieces for every living person on Earth.
How did Miller help people hear better?
Electrical hearing aids were invented in 1901 by Miller R. Hutchinson.
How many Rembrandts are there?
Artist Rembrandt van Rijn painted about 700 pictures.
Which fish is fattest?
One of the fattiest fishes is salmon: 4 ounces of the delectable fish contains 9 grams of fat.
How long have there been trees at Christmas?
Christmas trees are known to have been popular in Germany as far back as the sixteenth century. In England, they became popular after Queen Victoria's husband Albert, who came from Germany, made a tree part of the celebrations at Windsor Castle. In the United States, the earliest known mention of a Christmas tree is in the diary of a German who settled in Pennsylvania.
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Post by Rhonda on Sept 3, 2007 4:53:03 GMT -5
Does anyone watch French television?
In 1978, a poll showed that one French television program broadcast on August 14 was watched by no viewers at all. The show was an in-depth interview with an Armenian woman on her fortieth birthday. It covered how she met her husband, her illnesses, and her joy of living. According to the TV survey, 67 percent of viewers had watched a Napoleonic costume drama and 33 percent had tuned in to another show. The no-viewer program was telecast at peak-viewing time.
When did Hollywood stop casting Mexican heavies?
Mexico banned imported films that depicted Mexicans as villains in 1926. The ban was ignored by Hollywood, but the effect on exports south of the border was sufficiently serious for the Hays Office to order no more Mexican heavies in 1930. Film censors let it be understood that it would be quite acceptable for the stock foreign undesirable to be portrayed as Russian, in retaliation for Soviet restrictions on Hollywood imports.
What was the hairstyle guaranteed to turn a man's head on an Egyptian lady?
In 1500 B.C. In Egypt, a shaved head was considered the ultimate in feminine beauty. Egyptian women removed every hair from their heads with special gold tweezers and polished their scalps to a high sheen with buffing cloths.
Why was David's refrigerator empty?
In his autobiography, comedian David Brenner noted, "I swore to myself that when I became a man and made some money, I would never eat at home but would eat every meal out. It was a priority. To me, food in the refrigerator is a symbol of poverty. When I see an empty refrigerator, I know I've got some bucks."
What body part is the orchid named after?
The orchid is named after the male genitalia. Its botanical family name, Orchidaceae, means "testicles" in Greek and may derive from an early notion that the orchid possessed aphrodisiac qualities.
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Post by aka on Sept 12, 2007 3:05:29 GMT -5
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