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Did Batman lead to Taxman?

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According to Beatles producer George Martin, Neal Hefti's catchy composition of the 1960s "Batman" Emmy-winning theme song inspired George Harrison to write the hit song "Taxman."

Who was the Frito Bandito?

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The Frito Bandito was the cartoon mascot for Fritos corn chips from 1967 to 1971. Created by the Foote, Cone & Belding Agency, and animated by Tex Avery, the character was voiced by Mel Blanc, who used an exaggerated Mexican accent not unlike another character of his - Speedy Gonzales. The Frito Bandito spoke broken English and robbed people of ...Read more

Who was the first president of the U.S?

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John Hanson -- not George Washington -- was the first president of the U.S. When the Congress met in 1781, the U.S. was governed by the Articles of Confederation, which were adopted in 1777 and ratified by the states in 1781. At that meeting, Congress elected John Hanson its "President of the U.S. in Congress assembled." George Washington became...Read more

What became of Mr. Wynne's 'word-cross' puzzle?

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The first known published crossword puzzle was created by a journalist named Arthur Wynne from Liverpool, and he is usually credited as the inventor of the popular word game. December 21, 1913 was the date and the 'word-cross' appeared in a Sunday newspaper, the New York World. Wynne's puzzle differed from today's crosswords in that it was ...Read more

How were lawns cut before the advent of lawn mowers?

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Prior to the invention of lawn mowers, lawns were cut with scythes, but this operation was ineffective unless the lawn was wet. The sale of lawn mowers got a great boost when lawn tennis came into vogue in England in 1870.

Is moving hard on boys?

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Following a family move, a series of studies have discovered that boys between the ages of 6 and 11 tend to have problems adjusting to new environments, particularly school. The research showed that moving during those ages could be so traumatic for boys as to cause a drop in academic achievement or even I.Q. The results were not conclusive for ...Read more

Is anitipasto the antithesis of pasta?

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Although many food writers have translated the Italian "antipasto" as "before the pasta," its literal meaning is "before the meal."

What makes New Jersey so bright?

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The predominance of minerals mined in the world that fluoresce come from the United States; most of these are found in New Jersey.

How much was Wood awarded for his American Gothic?

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Grant Wood's American Gothic caused a stir in 1930 when it was exhibited for the first time at The Art Institute of Chicago and awarded a prize of 300 dollars. Newspapers across the country carried the story, and the painting of a farm couple posed before a white house brought the artist instant

How long have Birkenstocks been worn in the U.S?

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American Margot Fraser "discovered" Birkenstock sandals while on a holiday in Germany in 1966. She gained relief from a foot condition, and founded a trading company called Birkenstock Footprint Sandals, Inc. in Novato, California, based on her enthusiasm for the sandals. Renamed Birkenstock Distribution USA, Inc. in 2005, it remains the ...Read more

How often do people dream?

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People dream an average of five times a night, and each subsequent dream is longer than the one preceding it. The first dream of the evening is about 10 minutes long, and the last dream is about 45 minutes.

How big are the Chips Ahoy's ovens?

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Chips Ahoy! cookies are baked in ovens which are as long as a football field. Over 4,000 cookies exit the oven each minute.

How would you dance at the Whisky?

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The Whisky, located at 8901 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, was the West Coast's first discotheque.

What uniform did Michaelanglo design?

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The red, yellow, and dark blue Renaissance uniform worn by the Swiss Guard at the Vatican was designed by Michaelangelo. It is one of several costumes worn by the Gendarmeria Pontifica.

How many insects are there in the world?

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There are 5 million different species of insects in the world. The insect population of the world is at least 1,000,000,000,000,000,000. The weight of the world's insect population exceeds that of man by a factor of twelve.

Was Barack Obama raised outside the U.S?

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Born to a Kenyan father and an American mother, Barack Obama passed most of his childhood and adolescent years in Honolulu, Hawaii. At age six, he moved to Jakarta where he lived with his mother and Indonesian stepfather for four years.

How fast does a snail move?

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The average snail moves at a rate of approximately 0.000362005 miles per hour.

Why did people flock to Acapulco?

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Acapulco got its start as a major tourist destination during the early days of World War II. German U-boats threats off the eastern United States compelled the wealthy to find new places to vacation. At one time one had to be a millionaire to enjoy Acapulco, but that hasn't been the case for

How sensitive is your eye?

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The sensitivity of the human eye is so keen that on a clear, moonless night, a person standing on a mountain can see a match being struck as far as 50 miles away. Much to their amazement, astronauts in orbit were able to see the wakes of ships.

 

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