Way back in middle school, I learned the names of all of the books of the New Testament thanks to the teacher using the song Twinkle, Twinkle… Read more “Same Name Trivia Quiz (New Testament Edition)”
Category: Random Facts
Trivia Quiz – About Inventors!
If you thought this was going to be a quiz about who invented the difference engine, who invented the first phonograph and who invented the first printing… Read more “Trivia Quiz – About Inventors!”
Fact Du Jour – September 26, 2019 – Lyndon Johnson – President – And Jokester
U.S. president Lyndon Johnson was an owner of an amphibious car called an “Amphicar.” One of his favorite pastimes was getting into that car with someone who… Read more “Fact Du Jour – September 26, 2019 – Lyndon Johnson – President – And Jokester”
Fact Du Jour – September 25, 2019 – Mother of Forensic Science
Some rich heiresses choose to spend their time and money shopping – Frances Glessner Lee chose to spend her time and money – building dollhouse scale crime… Read more “Fact Du Jour – September 25, 2019 – Mother of Forensic Science”
Fact Du Jour – September 24, 2019 – Sean’s Bar – Oldest Bar In The World
Sean’s Bar in Athlone, Ireland has been open since 900 AD. Fun promotion idea – for one day a year, offer one of their drinks for the… Read more “Fact Du Jour – September 24, 2019 – Sean’s Bar – Oldest Bar In The World”
Fact Du Jour – September 23, 2019 – How Dry They Are – Countries Where Alcohol Is Prohibited
These are the countries where alcohol is prohibited. Some states in India are included, though not the entire country. Planning to go on vacation abroad? Planning to… Read more “Fact Du Jour – September 23, 2019 – How Dry They Are – Countries Where Alcohol Is Prohibited”
Fact Du Jour – September 22, 2019 – First Theatrical Nude Scene
The first nude scene in a theatrically released film was by Jayne Mansfield (right – pictured with Sophia Loren) in Promises, Promises (1963). Nude scenes involving Marilyn… Read more “Fact Du Jour – September 22, 2019 – First Theatrical Nude Scene”
Fact Du Jour – September 21, 2019 – Accident That Rocked the Garment Industry…
Ever wonder why you might remember having drawstrings on your hoods when you were a kid – but you don’t see them on kids’ clothing now? This… Read more “Fact Du Jour – September 21, 2019 – Accident That Rocked the Garment Industry…”
Fact Du Jour – September 20, 2019 – Radioactive Kids’ Toy…
This kids’ toy had real radioactive components! The Gilbert U-238 Energy Laboratory was not a hot seller, and was only on shelves in 1950 and 1951. The… Read more “Fact Du Jour – September 20, 2019 – Radioactive Kids’ Toy…”
Fact Du Jour – September 19, 2019 – Arnold’s First Film Role
Hercules in New York – which is every bit as bad as it sounds – was Arnold Schwarzenegger’s first film role in 1969. He didn’t even know… Read more “Fact Du Jour – September 19, 2019 – Arnold’s First Film Role”
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