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I’m Not Perky…But I Want To Be! Also Random Thoughts About Czars, Inbreeding, The Periodic Table, Etc…

I had to call off work today because I reignited an “old ankle injury” last night while on a mundane walk in a parking lot. I…failed my… Read more “I’m Not Perky…But I Want To Be! Also Random Thoughts About Czars, Inbreeding, The Periodic Table, Etc…”

November 26, 2019 by heb23

Trivia Question About Filthy Songs…

In 1985, the Parents Music Resource Center, which included Tipper Gore (among others), compiled a “Filthy 15” list of songs targeted  for their explicit  lyrics. Ten of… Read more “Trivia Question About Filthy Songs…”

November 11, 2019November 11, 2019 by heb23

Devil’s Night Trivia Quiz – The Devil Is In The Details…

It’s October 30, which means it’s “Devil’s Night!” Or…Halloween eve? Or my friend Brad’s birthday (happy birthday, Brad)! Sounds better coming out of David Patrick Kelly, aka… Read more “Devil’s Night Trivia Quiz – The Devil Is In The Details…”

October 30, 2019October 30, 2019 by heb23

Same Name Trivia Quiz (New Testament Edition)

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)”

September 30, 2019October 1, 2019 by heb23

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!”

September 28, 2019September 28, 2019 by heb23

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”

September 26, 2019September 21, 2019 by heb23

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”

September 25, 2019September 21, 2019 by heb23

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”

September 24, 2019August 24, 2019 by heb23

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”

September 23, 2019August 24, 2019 by heb23

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”

September 22, 2019August 24, 2019 by heb23

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