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After which famous person in history was the teddy bear named?	Real Teddy Bear Story - Theodore Roosevelt Association Real Teddy Bear Story Home > Resources > Real Teddy Bear Story How did toy bears come to be named after President Theodore Roosevelt? It all started with a hunting trip President Roosevelt took in 1902 in Mississippi at the invitation of Mississippi Governor, Andrew H. Longino. After three days of hunting, other members of the party had spotted bears, but not Roosevelt. Now what? The President's bear hunt would be a failure! The next day, the hunt guides tracked down an old black bear that the dogs had trailed quite a distance and attacked. The guides tied the bear to a willow tree and called for the President. Here was a bear for him to shoot! But Roosevelt took one look at the old bear and refused to shoot it. He felt doing so would be unsportsmanlike. However, since it was injured and suffering, Roosevelt ordered that the bear be put down to end its pain. Word of this hit newspapers across the country, and political cartoonist Clifford Berryman picked up on the story, drawing a cartoon showing how President Roosevelt refused to shoot the bear while hunting in Mississippi. The original cartoon, which ran in the Washington Post on November 16, 1902, shows Roosevelt standing in front. The guide and bear are in the background, and they’re about the same size. Later, similar cartoons appeared, but the bear was smaller and shaking with fear. This bear cub then appeared in other cartoons Clifford Berryman drew throughout Roosevelt’s career. That connected bears with President Roosevelt. The Teddy Bear tie came when a Brooklyn, NY candy shop owner, Morris Michtom, saw Clifford Berryman’s original cartoon of Roosevelt and the bear and had an idea. He put in his shop window two stuffed toy bears his wife had made. Michtom asked permission from President Roosevelt to call these toy bears "Teddy's bears". The rapid popularity of these bears led Michtom to mass-produce them, eventually forming the Ideal Novelty and Toy Company. At about the same time, a Germany company, Steiff, started making stuffed bears. Margaret Steiff earned her living by sewing, first by making stuffed elephants, then other animals. In 1903, an American saw a stuffed bear she had made and ordered many of them. These bears, which also came to be called Teddy Bears, made the international connection. More than a century later, teddy bears have never lost popularity, and all can be traced to that one hunting trip in Mississippi.
What type of sweet did Mars and Murrie develop in 1941?	Here's What Candy Came Out The Year You Were Born Here's What Candy Came Out The Year You Were Born Starburst Jelly Beans, for the win. Seven decades of sweet, salty, and sour goodness. More 1941 M&M's These little candies have a very colorful origin story . During the Spanish Civil war, Forest Mars Sr., son of the inventor of the Milky Way, witnessed soldiers eating small chocolate beads covered in hard sugar shells and was inspired. Chocolate sales typically dropped during the summer when temperatures rose and Mars was excited at the idea of inventing a product that wouldn't melt. He and Bruce Murrie, son of Hershey executive William Murrie, joined together to create the original M&M's (Mars + Murrie = M&M). In 1941, Mars received a patent for his product and began mass-producing the little chocolate in Newark, NJ. They were originally sold in tubes and shelled in brown, red, orange, yellow, green, and violet coatings and only available to soldiers in the war. The candies were first stamped with a black "M" in 1950, which later changed to the white "M" we know and love today in 1954. M&Ms 1945 DOTS Gumdrops Boasting itself as " America's favorite, #1-selling gumdrop brand " since its introduction in 1945, these chewy little guys have been beloved for over six decades. Tootsie makes over 4 billion DOTS each year and they still come in the same original flavors today as they did in the 1940s: cherry, strawberry, lemon, lime, and orange. Getty 1941 M&M's These little candies have a very colorful origin story . During the Spanish Civil war, Forest Mars Sr., son of the inventor of the Milky Way, witnessed soldiers eating small chocolate beads covered in hard sugar shells and was inspired. Chocolate sales typically dropped during the summer when temperatures rose and Mars was excited at the idea of inventing a product that wouldn't melt. He and Bruce Murrie, son of Hershey executive William Murrie, joined together to create the original M&M's (Mars + Murrie = M&M). In 1941, Mars received a patent for his product and began mass-producing the little chocolate in Newark, NJ. They were originally sold in tubes and shelled in brown, red, orange, yellow, green, and violet coatings and only available to soldiers in the war. The candies were first stamped with a black "M" in 1950, which later changed to the white "M" we know and love today in 1954. M&Ms 1945 DOTS Gumdrops Boasting itself as " America's favorite, #1-selling gumdrop brand " since its introduction in 1945, these chewy little guys have been beloved for over six decades. Tootsie makes over 4 billion DOTS each year and they still come in the same original flavors today as they did in the 1940s: cherry, strawberry, lemon, lime, and orange. Getty 1947 Bazooka Bubble Gum Just looking at that picture brings the classic pink bubblegum taste to my mouth and has me humming, "Bazooka-zooka bubblegum..." Developed at the end of World War II in Brooklyn, New York, Bazooka Bubble Gum, with its Bazooka Joe comics inside, has been a classic chewing gum for decades. Old Time Candy 1948 Almond Joy While its partner candy bar Mounds has been around for almost a century, Almond Joy didn't join the game until a little later. While Mounds were already becoming a classic among Americans, the demand for milk chocolate was increasing steadily , leading to the development of the Almond Joy candy bar. Amazon 1952 Pixy Stix In the 1930s, a fruit drink called "Frutola," made of a Kool-Aid-esque powder that was mixed into water, was all the rage for kids. Eventually, it evolved into "Fruzola," powdered sugar that came packaged ready with a spoon, erasing water from the equations. Kids, naturally, loved this idea: they were allowed to eat straight-up sugar. In 1952, the name "Pixy Stix" was first used when the sugar from the Fruzola packets was packaged into straw-shaped containers. Today, Pixy Stix come in five sweet flavors (Grape, Maui Punch, Orange, Red, and Strawberry) and are still providing nightmares to parents everywhere. Nestlé 1954 Peeps Manufactured by Just Born , everyone's favorite mar
Which geographical location was the first word spoken on the moon?	Space Quotations: Apollo Moon Mission quotes Watch the original TV broadcast (MPEG) This, the most famous space line ever spoken, heard live by an estimated audience of 450 million people, was initially recorded without the 'a'. The next day's New York Times (21 July 1969) reported the line several times without it, including on the front page and as the 'Quotation of the Day' (on page 35). Armstrong didn't realize the 'a' was not heard until after he got back to Earth. The New York Times of 31 July 1969 had a short column about the 'a' back on page 20, saying that: One small but important word was omitted in the official version of the historic utterance he made when he stepped on the moon 11 days ago… . The "a" apparently went unheard and unrecorded in the transmission because of static, a spokesman for the Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston said in a telephone interview. What ever the reason, inserting the omitted article makes a slight but significant change in the meaning of Mr. Armstrong's words. And so the debate started. In the 1970 book First On The Moon , (the "exclusive and official account … as seen by the men who experienced it") Neil wrote his famous words with the 'a,' noting that Mission Control missed it. He writes "tape recorders are fallible." Lunar surface communications were voice-activated and sometimes subject to interference. When presented with a plaque by the builders of the Lunar Module, he pointed out their mistake in failing to include the 'a,' and was told that the word was not in the tapes. He insisted — at that time — that he had said it. However, when listening to the tape, many people do not hear the 'a. So maybe he did not say it. Armstong was an amazing test pilot and aerospace engineer, but he had been awake for 24 hours at the time of the moonwalk. He was making history for the ages on live TV in the ultimate dangerous uncertain environment. He was not an actor used to reciting lines. Thirty years later he said: The 'a' was intended. I thought I said it. I can't hear it when I listen on the radio reception here on earth, so I'll be happy if you just put it in parenthesis. (16 July, 1999.) Of course, then again, maybe he did say it. In his 2006 official biography, First Man , Armstrong states, It doesn't sound like there was time for the word to be there. On the other hand, I didn't intentionally make an inane statement … certainly the a' was intended, because that — s the only way the statement makes any sense. The Times of London reported on 2 October 2006 that by using high-tech sound analysis techniques an Australian computer expert has rediscovered the missing letter. Peter Shann Ford ran the NASA recording through sound-editing software and "clearly picked up an acoustic wave from the word 'a,' finding that Mr. Armstrong spoke it at a rate of 35 milliseconds — ten times too fast for it to be audible." Neil Armstrong issued a statement saying: — I find the technology interesting and useful. I also find his conclusion persuasive. — However this analysis has been disputed by other audio experts and had not been published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal. In a June 2009 Popular Mechanics article, Armstrong "confirmed" that he did say the 'a.' The most recent news comes from academic research at Michigan State University (MSU) in East Lansing and The Ohio State University (OSU) in Columbus, Ohio. They studied how speakers from central Ohio pronounce "for" and "a." Their results suggest it is "entirely possible that Armstrong said what he claimed, though evidence indicates that people are statistically more likely to hear for man instead of for a man on the recording." Laura Dilley of MSU states in a press release that, We've bolstered Neil Armstrong's side of the story. We feel we've partially vindicated him. But we'll most likely never know for sure exactly what he said based on the acoustic i
In 1785, Blanchard and Jeffries became the first to cross the English channel using which method of transport?	Crossing the channel: Pioneers who found new ways over the water - Telegraph Travel News Crossing the channel: Pioneers who found new ways over the water Jonathan Trappe, who became the first man to cross the English channel using a cluster of helium balloons, is the latest in a long list of pioneers to find new ways of travelling between Britain and France. Here are a few of the more original. Jonathan Trappe flies over the white cliffs of Dover as he crosses the English Channel flying a cluster balloon. The adventurer, aged 37, strapped 54 industrial strength helium balloons to his gondola and crossed the 22-mile waterway to the continent Photo: NICK OBANK / BARCROFT MEDIA By Hunter Ruthven 5:39PM BST 28 May 2010 FIRST CROSSING BY BALLOON On the 7th January 1785 Jean-Pierre Blanchard and Dr John Jeffries made the first flight across the channel in a time of 2hrs 30mins. Blanchard, a French inventor, was considered to be a pioneer in aviation and ballooning. FIRST CROSSING BY SWIMMER: On the 25th August 1875 Matthew Webb became the first person to swim across the channel without the use of artificial aids in a time of 21hrs 45mins. Covered in porpoise oil and enduring jellyfish stings, he actually swam just over 39 miles. FIRST CROSSING BY PLANE: Supersonic skydiver 16 Mar 2012 On the 25th July 1909 Louis Bleriot became the first man to fly across the channel in a heavier-than-air craft in a time of 37 minutes. The French inventor and self-trained pilot flew his Bleriot XI craft across the channel and received a £1000 prize from a British newspaper. In his previous attempt, Bleriot had to abandon his attempt, and in doing so, made the first landing of an aircraft on the sea. FIRST CROSSING BY HOVERCRAFT On the 25th July 1959 Sir Sydney Christopher Cockerell became the first man to cross the channel on a hovercraft in a time of 2hrs 3mins. Sir Cokerall was the inventor of the hovercraft and developed the craft by experimenting with a hair-dryer and tin cans. His SR-N1 vessel was the ‘first practical hovercraft’ and was capable of carrying four men at a speed of 28mph. FIRST CROSSING BY CAR On the 16th September 1965 two Amphicars became the first cars to cross the channel in 7hrs 20mins. One car was crewed by two Army Officers, Captains Mike Bailey REME and Captain Peter Tappenden RAOC. The other car was crewed by Tim Dill-Russell and Sgt Joe Minto RASC. FIRST CROSSING BY CORACLE In 1974 Bernard Thomas became the first man to cross the channel in a coracle in a time of 13hrs 30mins. The coracle is a small light-weight boat, traditionally used in Wales, originally made using willow rods and bark. The crossing was part publicity stunt to highlight the possibility that Mandan Indians of North Dakota could have copied the coracles of Wales. FIRST CROSSING BY HUMAN POWERED AIR-CRAFT On the 12th June 1979 American Bryan Allen became the first man to cross the channel in a human-powered air-craft in a time of 2hrs 49mins. The pedal-powered craft had an average speed of 18mph and averaged an altitude of 1.5m FIRST CROSSING ON FOOT In May 1994 Daly Thompson became the first man to walk across the channel when he joined a group of around 50 charity fundraisers to make the crossing in the newly constructed channel tunnel. FIRST CROSSING BY PEDALO On the 22nd May 2002 Paul Tucker became the first man to cross the channel in a pedalo in a time of 14 hours. Not content with that effort, Mr Tucker quickly turned around and made the return journey to Folkestone. The former Army major was raising money for the Royal British Legion. FIRST CROSSING BY WINGSUIT On the 31st July 2003 Felix Baumgartner became the first man to cross the channel by Wing-suit in a time of only 6 mins. Baumgartner had to use an oxygen cylinder after jumping out of a plane at 30,000ft achieving a top speed of 250mph. FIRST CROSSING BY BATHTUB On the 17th May 2007 Tim FitzHigham became the first man to row across the channel in a bathtub in a time of 9hrs 6mins. It was the second attempt that the comedian had made and in completing the attempt he raised £1
What historic event does the nursery rhyme Ring-a-ring of roses commemorate?	Ring-a-Ring o' Roses Ring-a-Ring o' Roses Tony Rogers here poses the following question: "Does the nursery rhyme Ring-a-Ring o' Roses really commemorate an outbreak of bubonic plague?" There I was, happy and secure in the conviction that the following nursery rhyme commemorates a specific historical event: Ring-a-ring oï¿½ roses, A pocket full of posies, A-tishoo! A-tishoo! We all fall down. That event being, of course, either the Great Plague of London (1664-6) which killed 70,000 people in south-east England, or possibly the Black Death, which in five years in the middle of the 14th century wiped out a full third of Europeï¿½s population. Well, Iï¿½m here to confess to you that Iï¿½ve learned the error of my ways. It would seem that modern experts, including Iona and Peter Opie (editors of The Oxford Dictionary of Nursery Rhymes, 1951) and Gloria T. Delamar (Mother Goose: From Nursery to Literature, 1987), are very sceptical of the idea of any bubonic plague being the inspiration for Ring-a-Ring oï¿½ Roses. It is tempting, of course, to see a plague as the source of the rhyme. The ï¿½rosesï¿½ could plausibly refer to the rash that always accompanies the disease, the ï¿½posiesï¿½ to herbs and spices used to sweeten the air, while ï¿½a-tishooï¿½ would represent the sneezing, and ï¿½we all fall downï¿½ would imply inevitable death. A related conjecture would have it that the ï¿½ringï¿½ referred to the red spot that marked the onset of the disease. No doubt, the belief arose because a handful of nursery rhymes do derive from historical events or personalities, like Little Jack Horner (Thomas Horner of Mells), The Brave Old Duke of York (probably George IIIï¿½s son, Frederick), Jack Sprat (Archdeacon Pratt), and Humpty-Dumpty (Richard III ï¿½ maybe). Nevertheless, as a rule, [a]lthough many ingenious theories have been advanced attributing hidden significance, especially political allusions, to nursery rhymes, there is no reason to suppose they are any more arcane than the popular songs of the day. (Encyclopaedia Britannica) For Ring-a-Ring oï¿½ Roses the case today seems clear. It is no more than a nursery chant, first recorded in print in 1881, one ï¿½which instantly rises from the lips of small children whenever they join hands in a circleï¿½. (Opie) There are several variants of the song, and in none of them do the words imply any reference to the Great Plague. Furthermore, . . . the time-lapse between the plague and the appearance of the game, diminishes . . . [the plague] theory. Satires are almost always written about then-current events . . . The [plague] interpretations continue to surface, however, probably because people in some perverse way would like to believe that the innocent rhyme has a grim history. (Delamar) (The Black Death, of course was even more remote in time from the first appearance of Ring-a-Ring oï¿½ Roses, and thus even less likely to be the idea behind the verse.) In short, the whole far-fetched bubonic edifice can be seen ï¿½ if I may be so bold to put it in this non-Shakespearian way ï¿½ as no more than the speculative jerry-building of ï¿½a house on both your plaguesï¿½. Yet if you thought all that was too much, consider this. Thereï¿½s a fellow on the Internet, one Rich Stoney , who believes strongly that ï¿½some versions of Ring a-round a Rosy are based on the mythology of the Hindu god Shivaï¿½. In particular, he identifies the rhymeï¿½s source as Shivaï¿½s Dance of Bliss, which ï¿½re-energizes lifeï¿½. From his point of view, the sneezing interpretation of ï¿½A-tishoo!ï¿½ is quite wrong: I suggest that in reality, it is coughing as a result of his violent dance actions during which mountains are flattened and the cosmos themselves [sic] are destroyed. Those who have r
Who was the British Prime Minister at the outbreak of the Second World War?	BBC - Archive - WWII: Outbreak - Britain on the brink of World War II WWII: Outbreak \| Britain on the brink of World War II About this collection On 3 September 1939, Neville Chamberlain broadcast to the nation that Britain was at war with Germany. Only a year before, it seemed a peaceful solution had been achieved with the Munich Agreement. Experience British life on the brink of war through original news broadcasts, eyewitness accounts and commentaries on some of the key events, including the evacuation of children and the distribution of gas masks. The beginning of the BBC's wartime role, which involved a massive change to programming, is also explored through documents and photographs dating back to 1935. Features
In America, what became the 49th state to enter the union in 1959?	Alaska admitted into Union - Jan 03, 1959 - HISTORY.com Alaska admitted into Union Publisher A+E Networks On January 3, 1959, President Eisenhower signs a special proclamation admitting the territory of Alaska into the Union as the 49th and largest state. The European discovery of Alaska came in 1741, when a Russian expedition led by Danish navigator Vitus Bering sighted the Alaskan mainland. Russian hunters were soon making incursions into Alaska, and the native Aleut population suffered greatly after being exposed to foreign diseases. In 1784, Grigory Shelikhov established the first permanent Russian colony in Alaska on Kodiak Island. In the early 19th century, Russian settlements spread down the west coast of North America, with the southernmost fort located near Bodega Bay in California. Russian activity in the New World declined in the 1820s, and the British and Americans were granted trading rights in Alaska after a few minor diplomatic conflicts. In the 1860s, a nearly bankrupt Russia decided to offer Alaska for sale to the United States, which earlier had expressed interest in such a purchase. On March 30, 1867, Secretary of State William H. Seward signed a treaty with Russia for the purchase of Alaska for $7.2 million. Despite the bargain price of roughly two cents an acre, the Alaskan purchase was ridiculed in Congress and in the press as “Seward’s folly,” “Seward’s icebox,” and President Andrew Johnson’s “polar bear garden.” Nevertheless, the Senate ratified purchase of the tremendous landmass, one-fifth the size of the rest of the United States. Despite a slow start in settlement by Americans from the continental United States, the discovery of gold in 1898 brought a rapid influx of people to the territory. Alaska, rich in natural resources, has been contributing to American prosperity ever since. Related Videos
In what year was the first English translation of the Bible completed?	The Wycliffe Bible \| The Wycliffe Bible: John Wycliffe's Translation of the Holy Scriptures Where to Purchase The Wycliffe Bible Here is John Wycliffe’s greatest accomplishment: the translation of the Holy Scriptures into English. Producing the first complete English bible, Wycliffe was the first to set aside Latin as the language of the Scriptures and to reach the English people in their own tongue. Working from contemporary manuscripts of the Latin Vulgate, he sought “no strange English” but only the easiest, most common— albeit the most Latin-like—language possible. (Latin constructions and word order were preserved even where they conflicted with English idiom.) His work was used by the Lollards, a group of itinerant preachers (“poor priests”) who went about preaching, reading, and teaching from the English Bible. Wycliffite translations of the New Testament (1380) and Old Testament (1388), which was actually completed by Nicholas of Hereford, opened a new epoch in the history of the Bible. In this new edition, LAMP POST has taken a 600 year-old ancient translation and made a modern, clean, readable version—a simple yet fun dichotomy—creating a project that all book- and bible-lovers are sure to appreciate and enjoy!
What is Britain's largest lake?	Record Breakers Record Breakers It is with great trepidation that I list these various ' record breakers ' as someone is bound to claim that somewhere in Britain there is something that is smaller, shorter, higher, deeper etc. than my choice of record breakers! My research has been very intensive, and many are listed in the Guinness Book of Records, so ........ here goes! All these pictures were taken by the webmaster whilst Out and About Click any of the pictures below for an enlarged view Britain's smallest house Flash claims to be Britain's highest village Wanlockhead - Britain's highest village Picture 1 - Britain's smallest house is on the quayside at Conwy - North Wales. The house is approximately 6 feet wide and 10 feet high. Picture 2 - The village of Flash in Staffordshire (4 miles from Buxton in Derbyshire) claims to be Britain's highest village, at a height of 1518 feet above sea level. Picture 3 - Thanks to Brian Montgomery from Scotland's Museum of Lead Mining who wrote to say "I work in a village in Scotland that is registered at 1531 feet above sea level ! The village is called Wanlockhead and is in Dumfries & Galloway." Brian's picture above (click it for a better view) shows the road sign exhibiting 1531 feet. So ..... which is higher? The Macclesfield Express, 15th August 2007 , should settle the matter once and for all, but, maybe not! The world's narrowest hotel freshwater lake Britain's smallest city Picture 1 - The Star Hotel in Moffat (Dumfries and Galloway) is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the world's narrowest hotel and is only 20 feet wide. Picture 2 - Britain's largest freshwater lake is Loch Lomond (Argyll and Bute). The loch is 24 miles long and up to 5 miles wide. Picture 3 - Britain's smallest city is St. David's in Pembrokeshire, South Wales. Britain's largest group of Grade 1 listed buildings Britain's Highest Inn Britain's only rack and pinion railway Picture 1 - The Albert Dock in Liverpool has the largest group of Grade 1 listed buildings in Britain. Picture 2 - Tan Hill Inn is Britain's highest inn at a height of 1732 ft above sea level. It is on the Pennine Way in North Yorkshire Picture 3 - The Snowdon Mountain Railway is Britain’s only rack and pinion railway. The 5 mile journey from Llanberis to the summit of Snowdon (Wales' highest mountain) has gradients of up to 1 in 5. Britain's largest
In which city is Marco Polo airport?	Venice Marco Polo Airport Top 11 Free Sights Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) What you need to know before arriving or departing at Venice's international airport, including advice on reaching the city by boat, bus, or taxi. By Durant Imboden For many foreign visitors, flying to Italy means booking a ticket to Milan or Rome. And that's a shame, because Venice's Marco Polo International Airport is often a more convenient gateway. Why? Distance to the city center is one reason. The Piazzale Roma is just 20 minutes away by land taxi or airport bus , and the Lido, the Piazza San Marco, and other locations in the historic center are easy to reach via the Alilaguna airport boat . ABOVE: An aerial view of Venice's international airport, which is built on the edge of the Venetian Lagoon. INSET BELOW: An Emirates jet arrives in Venice, and a ticket counter for Venice's public bus and boat services. Marco Polo Airport is also more manageable in size than its counterparts in Milan and Rome, although it can feel like a Third-World airport if you're departing on a weekend or on a day when thousands of passengers have been disgorged by cruise ships. Consider yourself fortunate if you arrive or depart on a clear day, when views from the air can be breathtaking. You'll see the Dolomites, the Adriatic, and the Venetian Lagoon. You'll see land that's submerged at high tide, suggesting a Northern Italian version of Atlantis. And if you're on the right side of the plane, you'll see the city itself, with instantly recognizable landmarks like the Campanile di San Marco and the Grand Canal. Arriving at VCE If you're renting a car, you'll find rental counters in the arrivals lounge. Other services include free luggage carts, public telephones, baggage storage, toilets, tourist information, hotel bookings, currency exchange, and tickets for local and regional transportation. (See the links to the Marco Polo airport's Web site on the next page if you have questions about passenger services.) For information on ground transportation, use the "Also see" navigation links below. You may also find our aerial photo map helpful, although some of Google's satellite details may not be up to date. Warning: If you have a luggage problem, filing a claim can be a frustrating experience . Not long ago, one of our suitcases didn't arrive on an Air France from Paris, and we had to stand in line for more than three hours to make a report.
What is the only American state with a name which has just one syllable?	How Many US States Have One Syllable? How Many US States Have One Syllable? Tweet Only one U.S. state has one syllable — Maine. It's also the only state to border only one other state — New Hampshire. No one is really sure where Maine's name came from. Some surmise that it was named after an ancient French province — the Province of Maine; others believe it was a derivation of the world "mainland." The word "Maine" was first officially used in 1665 in a request by the King's Commissioners that "The Province of Maine" be used in official documents. More Syllabic Facts: Only five countries in the world have one syllable: Chad, France, Spain, Greece, Laos, though Wales might make six depending on how you pronounce it (Way-als). The most syllables in a state's name is five. Three states share this trait: Louisiana, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Three states have only four letters in their name: Ohio, Iowa and Utah. Screeched and strengths are the longest one-syllable words in the English language. Follow wiseGEEK:
What is the only county in England to have two separate coasts?	Counties of England Counties in England Exploring the counties of England with history and pictures. The history of the counties of England dates back to early Anglo-Saxon times when âshiresâ were first formed as a way of raising taxes and when the nation of England was first created. These Anglo-Saxon shires usually had a fortified town at the centre, known back then as the âshire townâ. The word âCountyâ came later, being first introduced by the Normans when they conquered England back in 1066 and has its origins in French, simply meaning a jurisdiction under the sovereignty of a âCountâ. The words âcountyâ and âcountiesâ therefore are derived from French (from the Normans) but most of the county names themselves still kept (and retain today) their original Anglo-Saxon names, such as âWorcestershireâ or âBedfordshireâ which is simply the name of the shire or county town, with the suffix of shire. There are other counties however that got their name differently, such as Cornwall, and Devon, both of which take their names from the Celtic tribes that inhabited the regions, such as the âCornoviiâ in Cornwall . Other exceptions include todays Kent, which derives from the Kingdom of Kent, and Sussex (both East and West) and Essex. These names derive from the East Saxons (Essex) and the South Saxons (Sussex). The county names of Norfolk and Suffolk, derive from the âNorth Folkâ and âSouth Folkâ of the ancient Kingdom of East Anglia. Each county link below will take you to the main county page where we list all the wonderful historic towns, villages and attractions that each county has to offer. You will also find a Picture Tour for each county, offering a diverse selection of the wonderful towns, attractions and varying landscapes. We hope you enjoy viewing the beautiful counties of England..
Behind Russia, what is the second largest country in Europe?	10 Largest Countries In Europe - 10 Most Today 10 Largest Countries In Europe Lists Of Countries There are 50 countries in Europe, and with one great exception (Russia – which resides on both Europe and Asia), Europe’s 10 largest countries are far from the sizes of the world’s largest countries . After listing Europe’s 10 smallest countries , here’s a list of Europe’s largest countries, by area 1. Russia – Russia resides on both Europe and Asia. It’s area in Europe alone is 3,836,652 km² (1,481,340 mi²) which makes it the largest country in Europe. It’s total area including Asia is 17,098,242 km² (6,601,668 mi²), which makes it by far the largest country in the world. Russia is the only European country in the list of the 10 largest countries in the world. Click here for Moscow attractions The Moscow Kremlin, in Russia, the largest country in Europe and the world 2. Ukraine – The Second largest country in Europe is Ukraine, which has an area of 603,628 km² (233,062 mi²) including Crimea, over which it is currently in dispute with Russia The famous Potemkin Stairs in Odessa, Ukraine 3. France – The largest country in the European Union and third largest in the entire continent is France, with an area of 551,695 km² (213,010 mi²). Like other Western European countries, France is among the world’s most visited countries , and is often first in the list. Click here for Paris attractions Mont Saint Michel in the western coast of France 4. Spain – The largest country in the Iberian Peninsula has an area of 505,992 km² (195,364 mi²) – about 10% smaller than France. Here are my lists for best attractions in: Barcelona , Madrid and Seville The white houses of Granada, seen from the famous Alhambra palace, the most visited site in all of Spain 5. Sweden – In the north, Sweden has an area of 449,964 km² (173,732 mi²) – the largest of the Scandinavian countries The Royal palace in Stockholm, Sweden (source: Brorsson ) 6. Germany – Located at the heart of the continent, Germany has an area of 357,168 km² (137,903 mi²). Click here for my list of best attractions in Berlin The Spree River with the Berlin TV Tower in the background, Berlin, Germany 7. Finland – Finland is Europe’s 7th largest country, and the EU’s 5th largest, with an area of 338,145 km² (130,558 mi²) Aleksanterinkatu street in Helsinki, Finland 8. Norway – The second largest of the Scandinavian countries, Norway has an area 323,802 km² (125,020 mi²) Oslo, Norway (source: Jean-Pierre Dalbéra ) 9. Poland – Poland has an area of 312,685 km² (125,728 mi²), not much smaller than Germany, to which it borders to the west Market Square in the Warsaw’s old town, Poland (source: Adrian Grycuk ) 10. Italy – Closing the list of 10 largest countries in the old continent, the boot shaped country has an area of 301,318 km² (116,339 mi²). Here are my lists for best attractions in: Rome , Florence , Milan and Venice Vernazza, one of the villages in Cinque Terre, Italy. Cinque Terre is one of the world’s most colorful places
Which of the four main Balearic Islands is closest to Spain?	The Balearic Islands Guide \| Spain Travel \| Rough Guides Europe » Spain » The Balearic Islands East of the Spanish mainland, the four chief Balearic Islands – Ibiza, Formentera, Mallorca and Menorca – maintain a character distinct from the rest of Spain and from each other. Ibiza is wholly unique, its capital Ibiza Town is loaded with historic interest and a draw for thousands of clubbers and gay visitors, while the north of the island has a distinctly bohemian character. Tiny Formentera has even better beaches than its neighbour and makes up in rustic charm what it lacks in cultural interest. Mallorca , the largest and best-known Balearic, battles with its image as an island of little more than sun, booze and high-rise hotels. In reality, you’ll find all the clichés, most of them crammed into the mega-resorts of the Bay of Palma and the east coast, but there’s lots more besides: mountains, lovely old towns, some beautiful coves, and the Balearics’ one real city, Palma . Mallorca is, in fact, the one island in the group you might come to other than for beaches and nightlife, with scope for plenty of hiking. And finally, to the east, there’s Menorca – more subdued in its clientele, and here, at least, the modern resorts are kept at a safe distance from the two main towns, the capital Maó , which boasts the deepest harbour in the Med, and the charming, pocket-sized port of Ciutadella . Access to the islands is easy from Britain and mainland Spain, with plenty of bargain-priced flights in summer, though in winter only Mallorca is really well connected. In addition, ferries and catamarans link Barcelona, Valencia and Denia with the islands, and there are plenty of inter-island ferries, too, though these can be pricey and fully booked in summer. The main fly in the ointment is cost: as prime “holiday islands”, the Balearics charge considerably above mainland prices for rooms and eating out can be expensive. Rental cars can also be hard to come by at this time. Travelling around by bus, moped, scooter and bicycle are all perfectly feasible, but note that car-rental companies do not allow their vehicles to be taken from one island to another. Catalan is spoken throughout the Balearics, and each of the three main islands has a different dialect, though locals all speak Castilian (Spanish). For the visitor, confusion arises from the difference between the islands’ road signs and street names – which are almost exclusively in Catalan – and many of the maps on sale, which are in Castilian. In particular, note that Menorca now calls its capital Maó rather than Mahón, while both the island and town of Ibiza are usually referred to as Eivissa. In this chapter we give the Catalan name for towns, beaches and streets, except for Ibiza and Ibiza Town which are not widely known by their Catalan names outside Spain. The Balearic Islands
In which American state is Cape Canaveral, a launching site for space travel?	Cape Canaveral Early Space Tour \| Kennedy Space Center Cape Canaveral Early Space Tour Behind the Gates Cape Canaveral Early Space Tour The Space Race Started Here NASA’s space program was born at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, adjacent to Kennedy Space Center. Cape Canaveral Early Space tour stops include historic launch complexes where the Mercury 7 blasted into orbit, the Air Force Space & Missile Museum, and the Apollo 1 memorial. From the comfort of an air-conditioned motor coach, visitors can view the icons of Florida’s Space Coast where the journey to space began in America. This tour is currently unavailable. Future tour dates TBD. Due to restricted access at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, each visitor on this tour must register with security officers by 12:00 noon on the day of the tour. Register at the Information center located at the main entrance. For American citizens, a U.S. government-issued driver’s license, passport, military ID or U.S. state ID card is required for tour participants age 18 and over. International adult and child participants must present a valid passport to participate. Attraction Details Available as an add-on enhancement Moon Rock Cafe available at Apollo/Saturn V Center Allow 3 Hours Shopping available at Apollo/Saturn V Center Tour concludes at Apollo/Saturn V Center Restrooms available at Apollo/Saturn V Center Return buses leave every 15 minutes Wheelchair Accessible Alternative option to Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour Advance reservations are recommended
What is the largest country in Africa?	Map of Top Ten Largest African Countries by Area Largest Countries in the World by Area Countries in Africa Africa is made up of over fifty sovereign nations, and several more territories and dependencies. Of the countries in Africa, Algeria is the largest country by area, with an area of 2,381,740 square kilometers. Algeria is situated in northwestern Africa, and its capital is in Algiers. Algeria has a population of over 33 million. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the second largest country in Africa, falling just behind Algeria, with an area of 2,344,858 square miles. The DRC is located in Central Africa, and its capital is in Kinshasa. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has a population of almost 72 million. The Republic of the Sudan is the third largest nation, with 1,861,484 square kilometers in area. Sudan is located in northeastern Africa, and its capital is located in Khartoum. The population of Sudan is about 67 million. The fourth largest country in Africa is Libya, with an area of 1,759,540. Libya is situated in the far north of Africa along the Mediterranean Sea, and its capital is Tripoli. The population of Libya is just over 6 million people. Chad is in fifth place for largest African countries by area, with a total area of about 1,284,000 square kilometers. Chad is centrally located in Africa, and its capital is N'Djamena. The population of Chad is about 10.1 million. Niger has the sixth largest area in Africa, with its area measuring about 1,267,000 square kilometers. Niger is a central African country, with its capital in Niamey. The population of Niger is almost 14 millions. Angola has an area of 1,246,700 square kilometers, making it seventh largest in the African continent. Angola is a southwestern nation, with its capital in Lunda, and its population numbers under 16 million. Mali takes eighth place in terms of largest countries in Africa, with an area of 1,240,192 square kilometers. Mali is located in West Africa, and its capital is in Bamako. The population of Mali is about 13.5 million. South Africa is the ninth largest country in Africa. Located in the far south of the African continent, South Africa has an area of 1,221,037 square kilometers. The capital of South Africa is in three cities: Bloemfontein, Cape Town, and Pretoria, and the population of the country is about 47.5 million. The tenth largest country in Africa by area is Ethiopia, which is located in eastern Africa. The area of Ethiopia is 1,104,300 square kilometers, and its population is about 85.2 million. The capital of Ethiopia is Addis Adaba. Top 10 Largest African Countries by Area Country
If Alaska is the biggest state in America, what is second biggest?	10 Largest States In The United States - 10 Most Today 10 Largest States In The United States Lists Of Countries The following list contains the 10 largest states in the USA, by area 1. Alaska – 1,723,337 km2 (665,384 mi2) – Alaska is by far the largest state in the USA. It’s also the largest state by land area and by water area Alaska – the largest state in the USA 2. Texas – 695,662 km2 (268,596 mi2) – The Lone Star State is the second largest state, but it’s less than half the size of Alaska Texas – second largest state in the USA 3. California – 423,967 km2 (163,694 mi2) – The Golden State is the third largest state in the United States The Golden State is the third largest state in the United States 4. Montana – 380,831 km2 (147,039 mi2) – Montana, nicknamed The Treasure State, is the fourth largest state Largest States In The United States: Montana is fourth largest 5. New Mexico – 314,917 km2 (121,590 mi2) New Mexico: 5th largest state 6. Arizona – 295,234 km2 (113,990 mi2) – The Copper State, home to the Grand Canyon, is the 6th largest state Arizona: 6th largest state 7. Nevada – 286,380 km2 (110,571 mi2) – The Silver State, home to Las Vegas, is the 7th largest state Nevada: 7th largest state in the United States 8. Colorado – 269,601 km2 (104,093 mi2) Largest States In The United States: 8th place: Colorado 9. Oregon – 254,799 km2 (98,378 mi2) – The Beaver State is less than 1/6 of Alaska Largest States In The United States: 9th place: Oregon 10. Wyoming – 253,335 km2 (97,813 mi2) – The Equality State closes our list with almost the same area as Oregon 10th largest state in the United States: Wyoming
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I can run, but I can't walk. I've got a mouth, but I can't talk. I have a head, but I never weep. I have a bed, but I never sleep. What am I?	Lyrics LYRICS Said, I’m pulling down the shades for the long ride I never knew that I could feel so black and blue I’ve been holding onto something now for sometime All I know is it’s a feeling fit for two Cuz when the sunlight laid its head down on this dog night And I was talking to myself in the rear view Yeah I’ve got questions but I know everything is alright All I have to do is just remember you Cuz I’m never gonna lose you I’ve got you deep inside my chest And I can feel you beating like the soul of a drummer boy We’ve gotta keep going Keep going Don’t care what anybody say Let the law take us away We’ve gotta keep going Keep going Don’t care what anybody say Nah nah nah nah I’ve been fake and I’ve been free I’ve been you and I’ve been me But now I stand up tall for what I believe Against all odds I walked that trail of fear And tread on desperate leaves But no one’s leaving just yet We all want that make believe Tried and true tribulations Of who I’ve come to be The less I know the more I learn How much love means to me Every day I’m walking out the front door Leaning on your ghost The best feeling of the day is one that I lean toward most We’ve gotta keep going Keep going Don’t care what anybody say Let the law take us away We’ve gotta keep going Keep going Don’t care what anybody say Nah nah nah nah I’ve been fake and I’ve been free I’ve been you and I’ve been me But now I stand up tall for what I believe Against all odds I walked that trail of fear And tread on desperate leaves But no one’s leaving just yet We all want that make believe Tried and true tribulations Of who I’ve come to be The less I know the more I learn How much love means to me Every day I’m walking out the front door Leaning on your ghost The best feeling of the day is one that I lean toward most We’ve gotta keep going Keep going Don’t care what anybody say Let the law take us away We’ve gotta keep going Keep going Don’t care what anybody say Nah nah nah nah 2. Wish I Knew You (Shaw/Gekas) You shine like a star You know who you are You’re everything beautiful She’s hot, hot like the sun The loneliest one Well I’ll be god damned You’re standing at my door We stayed up in the city Until the stars lost the war So Friday night, holy ghost Take me to your level Show me the one I need the most I need the most I wish I knew you when I was young We could’ve got so high Now we’re here it’s been so long Two strangers in the bright lights Oh I hope you don’t mind We can share my mood Two strangers in the bright lights I wish I knew you I wish I knew you Oh I wish I knew you when I was young Truth, it’s all that you need You bury that seed That sound comes from the underground It’s all inside you now It’s everything beautiful But what are you running from? They got you on the run? So Friday night, holy ghost Take me to your level Show me the one I need the most I need the most I wish I knew you when I was young We could’ve got so high Now we’re here it’s been so long Two strangers in the bright lights Oh and I hope you don’t mind We can share my mood, yeah Two strangers in the bright lights I wish I knew you I wish I knew you Oh I wish I knew you when I was young Maybe we can share my mood Whoa, whoa, whoa Maybe we can share my mood Whoa, whoa, whoa Maybe we can share my mood Whoa, whoa, whoa I wish I knew you when I was young We could’ve got so high Now we’re here it’s been so long Two strangers in the bright lights Oh and I hope you don’t mind We can share my mood, yeah Two strangers in the bright lights I wish I knew you I wish I knew you Oh I wish I knew you when I was young 3. Gold To Glass This is the final come and go I keep fighting faith cuz I don’t wanna know On this eve in fall, lights shining over She’s colder than she would show I guess I’ll just take the pill And fall into the meadow This isn’t who I am I’m a soldier with a medal All my gold turned to glass And now I’m breathing fast I need someone to help these hard times pass All my gold turned to glass And now I’m breathing fast I need someone to help these hard times pass Find someone t
Mary's father has got four daughters. The first is called Ann, the second is called Anna and the third is called Annie. What is the name of the other daughter?	Genealogy and History of the Carty Family Genealogy of the Carty Family (version November 29, 2016) Please email corrections to Mike Clark James Carty (McCarty) , whose ancestors may have come from Cork County, Ireland, was born about 1782 somewhere in Ireland. His father's name is given in at least one vital record as John Carty. James married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Neal (b. c.1780), the daughter of Tudy (Thomas?) Neal, in Ireland and immigrated with her, and three sons, to North America. Other friends and family may have made the voyage with them, but if they did, we know nothing of them. They arrived in the United States sometime in the 1820s, as they first appear in the 1830 U.S. Census, which shows James Carty as the head of a household in the town of Essex in Chittenden County, Vermont, which sits just east of the Great Lakes port of Burlington. James, an older woman, and three younger men are listed as members of his household. Most likely, the family immigrated first to Canada, as the Irish in those days were still subjects of the British Crown, and Canada was an easier point of entry for them than coming direct to the States. They then probably sailed down the Great Lakes to Lake Champlin, and thence to Burlington, which in the 1820s supported one of the largest Irish populations in the United States. Many immigrants changed their surnames when they entered the United States, and there is some evidence that James' last name in Ireland was McCarty, which indicates that the family americanized their last name to Carty (Cartey, Carthy) when they arrived here. The fact that the name McCarty, as well as McCarthy, crops up more than once in official records of James and Lizzie's children and grandchildren supports this possibility. Likewise, Lizzie Neal Carty's maiden name in Ireland may have been O'Neil. James Carty in 1836 became a U.S. Citizen, and his original naturalization papers from the Chittenden County courthouse are still in possession of the family. An 1857 map of Chittenden County shows his younger son Patrick owning a farm in Essex on the other side of the road from James. The oldest son Thomas is shown on an adjacent farm a few hundred feet to the west. The 1840 and 1850 census returns also show the Carty families on adjacent farms. Lizzie died in Essex on Oct. 30, 1857, probably on one of the Carty farms, and James died on Feb. 9, 1859 in Essex. Both are buried in Saint Joseph Cemetery , which in those days was the cemetery associated with the old St. Marys Catholic Church in Burlington. The connection of the Cartys to St. Marys of Burlington is interesting. The church was founded by Father Jeremiah O'Callaghan (1780-1861) of Cork County, Ireland, who came to the United States in 1823 and was assigned in 1830 by the Bishop of Boston to Burlington. This made O'Callaghan the first resident Catholic priest in Vermont, and its first Catholic missionary. It also made St. Marys the first Catholic church in the state, and St. Marys ultimately became the cathedral for the new diocese of Burlington. O'Callaghans's congregation was overwhelimingly Irish, and his flock came from all corners of the state. Thus, even though Burlington was a long wagon ride of several miles, and on the other side of the Winooski River, from the Carty farms in Essex, James Carty's sons were married at St. Marys, his grandchildren were baptized there, and when members of the family passed on, they were buried in St. Joseph Cemetery . children - McCARTY Thomas McCarty (c.1803-1887) was born about 1803 in Ireland, and came with his parents and two brothers to the United States. He was probably named after his maternal grandfather. He married Margaret Burke, who was Irish also, on Sept. 11, 1831 at St. Marys Church in Burlington, Vermont. Interestingly, he appears to have retained the McCarty surname, whereas his brother Patrick went by Carty. He and Margaret settled on a farm in Essex, Vermont adjacent to his parents and his brother, and here they raised several children. Margaret died on Oct. 23, 1879 in Essex, and Thomas died on Nov.
A woman was pushing her car. When she stopped at a hotel, she realised she was bankrupt. Why?	Worth a try, I s'pose - Page 2 - Jokes and Good Mood Forum - Princess of the WTA Princess of the WTA We've noticed that you've been inactive for over 10 minute(s). We've stopped running the Shoutbox due to your inactivity. If you are back again, please click the I'm Back button below. @ bobo Hey Piero. Better mobility and arm strength than Rogers? John Elway!! @ Collective Mike, c'mon, Matt Ryan is decent but no way he is the best @ Collective : (16 January 2017 - 20:50) What an absolute beast this Rodgers... no other QB has the mobility + strength to pull out that last play, maybe Luck, on his best day ever. @ mik2713 apparently emojis from my iphone dont translate. Lesson learned. @ mik2713 : (16 January 2017 - 04:20) Hope all is well in Hingis Land. Congrats to Jonny and the Cubbies. God help the USA beginning Fridayð @ mik2713 : (16 January 2017 - 04:18) R: the best QB in the league had already moved on to the next round the day previous.ð @ Rutherford : (16 January 2017 - 03:10) Piero: Congrats. GB 34-31 over DAL. Best QB in the League moves onto the next round. @ Rutherford : (14 January 2017 - 16:20) President has awarded Biden Presidential Medal of Freedom, think it's called. A high honor, well deserved. @ bobo : (14 January 2017 - 01:27) Serena usually starts tournaments slow and plays her way into form. So Belinda or anyone is fortunate to draw Serena in the first round. And Serena is old for a player and is a little bit past her peak. @ John Straiton GO BELINDA!! Can miracles still happen?? @ bruce : (13 January 2017 - 16:24) Seems like a tough opener for Belinda to me. Depends on how Williams health is on any given day. @ Collective First round AO: Belinda Bencis vs Serena Williams!!!! @ John Straiton Sydney doubles final. Well waddia know, Mirza and partner get sent to the diaper room 6/4,6/4. Looks like Martina may have to look a little farther for a really good partner replacement! If it'll do any good! @ tennispanther : (12 January 2017 - 22:22) The hingis.org tennis fanatasy prediction game (HOFWPG for WTA and HOFMPG for ATP) is the best! Running since over 10 years! @ vilandra but booo and nobody doing the Fantasy Game @ vilandra i still lurk around here from time to time. Thanks for remembering me! @ bruce No, I don't either Vilandra. Nice to hear from you again on here. Worth a try, I s'pose Started By Pheasant Plucker , Aug 19 2007 13:33 Please log in to reply 33 replies to this topic Firstname:Crystal Posted 31 August 2007 - 03:33 A joke for you: My wonderful girlfriend and I had been dating for over a year, and so we decided to get married. There was only one little thing bothering me. It was her beautiful younger sister.My prospective sister-in-law was twenty-two, wore very tight miniskirts, and generally was bra less. One day "little" sister called and asked me to come over to check the wedding invitations.She was alone when I arrived, and she whispered to me that she had feelings and desires for me that she couldn't overcome.She told me that she wanted to make love to me just once before I got married and committed my life to her sister.Well, I was in total shock, and couldn't say a word.She said, "I'm going upstairs to my bedroom, and if you want one last wild fling, just come up and get me."I was stunned and frozen in shock as I watched her go up the stairs. I stood there for a moment, then turned and made a beeline straight to the front door. I opened the door, and headed straight towards my car. Lo and behold, my entire future family was standing outside, all clapping!With tears in his eyes, my future father-in-law hugged me and said, we are very happy that you have passed our little test.....we couldn't ask for a better man for our daughter. Welcome to the family."And the moral of this story is:Always keep your condoms in your car. LMAO JOHN! Posted 30 September 2007 - 02:52 Surely I do, Stephen Hawkings.... Haha! Brilliant, E, where did you find a pic of Stephen Hawking where he looks so much like the writer Alan Bennett? I'd never noticed th
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What is the fastest animal on 2 legs, which can reach a speed of around 40 miles per hour?	What is the fastest animal on two legs? \| Reference.com What is the fastest animal on two legs? A: Quick Answer The ostrich runs faster than any other two-legged animal. Its has a top speed of 40 mph, and it can run at 30 mph for up to 30 minutes. Full Answer Ostriches are able to achieve high speeds and levels of endurance due to their massive thigh muscles, long legs, stable joints and unique toe structure. The thigh muscles and long legs allow ostriches to take up to 16-foot strides when running. Their joints prevent sideways movement, freeing up muscle energy that could otherwise be wasted maintaining stability. The ostrich's soft, taloned, two-toed feet aid in balance, shock absorption and traction, while its tip-toe running posture gives the ostrich a spring-like launch with every step.
Who is better known as Topolino in Italy?	What Is the Italian Name for Mickey Mouse? \| eHow What Is the Italian Name for Mickey Mouse? http://i22.ebayimg.com/06/i/000/e1/29/cbf8_1.JPG In the United States and other countries, the trademark Disney mouse is simply referred to as Mickey Mouse, but through translation, this name is very different in other countries, especially Italy. The Italian name for Mickey Mouse is actually Topolino, and this is very different than the actual name. Identification Topolino translates to English as "Little Mouse" and not directly as Mickey Mouse. To actually translate each word in Mickey Mouse to Italian would come out as the same thing because Mickey and Mouse both translate to the same word in the Italian language. Features Topolino is the commonly used term for all things related to Mickey Mouse in Italy. On the official Disney.it website, Italians can sign up for the "Topolino Club," which is the Italian version of the Mickey Mouse club. In the club, you can read Italian Mickey Mouse comics, play games, and even purchase official "Topolino" merchandise from the store. Considerations Instead of traveling to Italy to use the Italian name of Mickey Mouse, you can visit Walt Disney World's Epcot instead. At Epcot's Italy Pavilion, you will feel like you have been pulled right into the heart of Italy and you can showoff by using the name Topolino at one of their many restaurants or shops. Significance Signature names and trademarks are usually kept the same after translation, so for Italy to use Topolino instead of Mickey Mouse is significant. Normally Mickey Mouse would remain and become a part of the language like companies such as Nike and eBay, and with characters like Hulk Hogan. Size The "Little Mouse" translation was also adapted to a popular car. Officially known as the Fiat Topolino, this car was created in 1937 and at the time it was the world's smallest car, deserving of the name and dedication to the famous mouse.
Which stand-up comedian has the real name of Royston Vasey?	Welcome to the real Royston Vasey - You'll never leave \| The Independent Media Welcome to the real Royston Vasey - You'll never leave Home of simpletons, sadists, fetishists, xenophobes, thugs, psychopaths, nudists, nosebleeders, kidnappers, toad worshippers, mass-murderers (and other well-adjusted residents of a typical small town in the north of England) by Brian Viner Thursday 17 February 2000 00:00 BST Click to follow The Independent Online The number 397 bus - destination Hyde - rattles along Station Road, Hadfield, followed, from a ramshackle Manchester Evening News hoarding, by the eyes of Harold Shipman. Here, it seems, is conclusive proof that fact is far grislier and more macabre than fiction. But in Hadfield, a north Derbyshire village sprawled across a Pennine valley, fact and fiction have collided with a terrible crash. For Hadfield doubles as Royston Vasey, put firmly on the map by BBC2's The League of Gentlemen, and populated by an extraordinary assortment of weirdos. The fictional locals are so weird that when a freak show came to town, it quickly scarpered, out-freaked by such characters as Hilary Briss, the apparently cannibalistic butcher. Yet according to some, Royston Vasey is but a pale shadow of Hadfield. The number 397 bus - destination Hyde - rattles along Station Road, Hadfield, followed, from a ramshackle Manchester Evening News hoarding, by the eyes of Harold Shipman. Here, it seems, is conclusive proof that fact is far grislier and more macabre than fiction. But in Hadfield, a north Derbyshire village sprawled across a Pennine valley, fact and fiction have collided with a terrible crash. For Hadfield doubles as Royston Vasey, put firmly on the map by BBC2's The League of Gentlemen, and populated by an extraordinary assortment of weirdos. The fictional locals are so weird that when a freak show came to town, it quickly scarpered, out-freaked by such characters as Hilary Briss, the apparently cannibalistic butcher. Yet according to some, Royston Vasey is but a pale shadow of Hadfield. "If you put the cast in the street next to the locals, and I'm not ruling myself out, you wouldn't be able to tell them apart," says Barbara Hollingworth, plain-speaking, chain-smoking, twinkle-eyed owner of the village haberdashery. "There was a man outside the post office the other day and his nose turned up all on its own. He didn't need Sellotape. And on the day the TV crew changed the sign above Mettrick the butcher's to H Briss, a woman popped her head round my door and said, 'Barbara, has Mettrick sold 'is shop?' I said, 'No, it's for the filming', and she said, 'Oh.' The next day they'd moved the sign, and the same woman came in and said, 'I see Mettrick's bought 'is shop back.' So, you see, they don't need to write scripts. They just need to sit in the back of my shop for a morning." William Hall, a clothing salesman visiting Hadfield on business, overhears this, and recalls with a chuckle that he once stopped to ask directions to Hadfield and was advised to continue on the same road for a mile "then 'turn right by the black and white cow', as if the cow was a permanent flipping fixture". Mr Hall lives near Holmfirth, the location, 15 miles away, for the venerable BBC comedy Last of the Summer Wine, and now home to the likes of Summer Wine Taxis, Summer Wine Car Hire, Compo's Cafe, even the Wrinkled Stocking Cafe. The association has been milked beyond reason, Mr Hall believes, and warns Hadfield traders not to make the same mistakes. Of course, the nation is unlikely to embrace Tubbs and Edward, mad porcine proprietors of Royston Vasey's Local Shop, quite as it has Nora Batty. And yet The League of Gentlemen - the second series of which concludes tomorrow - already has a following devoted enough to make the pilgrimage to Royston Vasey. A coach party from Nottingham University recently descended on the Mason's Arms, which conveniently doubles on the telly as the Mason's Arms ("I think they would have changed the name, but it's on the windows," explains landlady Linda Grogan, happily). And fans have come f
In which series of action films does the character of John McClane appear?	DIE HARD Sequels Are A Hard Nut To Crack \| Birth.Movies.Death. DIE HARD Sequels Are A Hard Nut To Crack The closest we ever came to a satisfying DIE HARD sequel. By Brian Collins Apr. 30, 2015 Apparently, the trick to coming up with a good Die Hard sequel is to grab something unrelated and refashion it to include John McClane. And if you think I'm exaggerating, consider the fact that only one of the sequels began life as one: the abysmal, universally loathed A Good Day To Die Hard. The three superior sequels were all originally written as non-McClane stories: Die Harder was based on a novel called 58 Minutes (a novel unrelated to the one that inspired the first film, and by a different author to boot), and both DH3 and 4 were based on existing spec scripts that were refashioned to fit into the series. But A Good Day? As awful as it is, and as completely out of character as John McClane may appear - somehow that was always meant to be a Die Hard. Go figure. The best proof of this theory comes from Die Hard With A Vengeance, many fans' favorite sequel (it battles with Die Harder; I prefer 3 but I can't argue much with Harlin fans). First, a bit of fun history: Die Hard 3 was originally going to be set on a cruise ship, but Under Siege stole its thunder and the script was canned. LA based stories (one involving the subway system) were commissioned, but those were rejected by Bruce Willis. Finally, Fox/Willis found a solution: Jonathan Hensleigh's spec script that was titled Simon Says, which was also considered to be reworked into the next installment of the Lethal Weapon series, and even at one point Rapid Fire 2 (!), a film that never existed at all due to the death of Brandon Lee. Apparently the idea of just making his original script into an original movie was too insane for anyone to consider, and once the script was reworked, Willis approved, and the rest is history. But here's the funny thing: many would agree that the first half of the film is superior to the 2nd, when exciting but not particularly inventive action scenes and a truly weak finale replace the first half's emphasis on suspense and tension, with McClane never even drawing his weapon until past the hour mark. That's not to say it lacked action - the frantic drive through Central Park and the terrific subway scene, where McClane boards the moving train by jumping onto it from the street above, are fine sequences. But in between them are the things people really remember about the film: McClane and Zeus (Sam Jackson) running around New York, solving Simon's riddles and bickering as the other cops got to do the more fun stuff like find a bomb that Simon has placed somewhere in one of the city's schools. There's also the matter of why McClane is involved, revealed about 15 minutes before the movie starts to falter: Simon is none other than Simon Gruber, older brother to Hans Gruber, last seen racing a Rolex watch to the asphalt around the Nakatomi building. Of course, it's not JUST a revenge movie, as Simon has bigger plans, but the connection makes up for the fact that the movie lacks other ingredients from the first two films - namely Holly, Christmas, Al Powell (and Twinkies), and a more contained environment. What's funny about that is that according to Hensleigh, the first hour is almost word for word what he originally wrote as Simon Says (barring the obvious character name changes). The second hour isn't as good and that's the stuff they changed to make it more Die Hard-y! Not that it's BAD, really (well, the ending is, but before you bring up the original ending that's on the DVD - that's not very good either), but once Simon's grand plan is revealed and McClane is once again running around shooting everyone in sight, it's less novel - this is the sort of stuff we've seen before, and it was nice to have an hour or so built around McClane's underutilized detective skills. His hangover prevents him from being too useful in the riddles, but he puts together a key part of Simon's plan (driving all of the police away from the Federal Reserve) and keeps tr
According to the Bible on what day did God create the beasts of the Earth?	What does the Bible say about Creation of the World? The biblical creation account Gen. 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. Day 1, Light 3 And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light. 4God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness. 5God called the light "day," and the darkness he called "night." And there was evening, and there was morning --the first day. Commentary: Since the beginning of time, a day was defined, considered or "reckoned" as extending from evening to evening. Only since the Gregorian calendar was instituted in 1582 and later adopted by the American Colonies in 1752 was the reckoning of a day changed. The day was then reckoned as extending from midnight to midnight. Day 2, Separation of sky from sea 6 And God said, "Let there be an expanse between the waters to separate water from water." 7So God made the expanse and separated the water under the expanse from the water above it. And it was so. 8God called the expanse "sky." And there was evening, and there was morning --the second day. Day 3, Dry land & vegetation 9 And God said, "Let the water under the sky be gathered to one place, and let dry ground appear." And it was so. 10God called the dry ground "land," and the gathered waters he called "seas." And God saw that it was good. 11Then God said, "Let the land produce vegetation: seed-bearing plants and trees on the land that bear fruit with seed in it, according to their various kinds." And it was so. 12The land produced vegetation: plants bearing seed according to their kinds and trees bearing fruit with seed in it according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good. 13And there was evening, and there was morning --the third day. Day 4, Sun, moon & stars 14 And God said, "Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to mark seasons and days and years, 15and let them be lights in the expanse of the sky to give light on the earth." And it was so. 16God made two great lights --the greater light to govern the day and the lesser light to govern the night. He also made the stars. 17God set them in the expanse of the sky to give light on the earth, 18to govern the day and the night, and to separate light from darkness. And God saw that it was good. 19And there was evening, and there was morning --the fourth day. Day 5, Birds & sea creatures 20 And God said, "Let the water teem with living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the expanse of the sky." 21So God created the great creatures of the sea and every living and moving thing with which the water teems, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. 22God blessed them and said, "Be fruitful and increase in number and fill the water in the seas, and let the birds increase on the earth." 23And there was evening, and there was morning --the fifth day. Day 6, Animals & man 24 And God said, "Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds: livestock, creatures that move along the ground, and wild animals, each according to its kind." And it was so. 25God made the wild animals according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds, and all the creatures that move along the ground according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good. 26Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground." 27So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. 28God blessed them and said to them, "Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and ove
What cartoon characters are described as being three apples high?	The List (if it's an 80's cartoon, its listed here!) \| Retro Junk The List (if it's an 80's cartoon, its listed here!) Thread: The List (if it's an 80's cartoon, its listed here!) Prev 11 years 7 months ago Posts: 2523 Thought we needed this. A thread that has a master list of the cartoons many of us are here to remember. So, I'm making one. Names, and a brief description for them. I'll probably miss things, as I'm going based off of my intro collection, and the ones I'm looking for. If its not on that list, it probably won't be here, so feel free to add your own! (and I'll say now that I'll try to keep my own opinions of the shows more or less to myself, so if I don't give your favorite show the workup you think it deserves, forgive me, but I'm trying to be brief and to the point) ALF: The Animated Tales Cashing in on the popularity of the live action sitcom, the ALF cartoon was all about his life on planet Melmac before he came to Earth. Alvin and the Chipmunks Three young boys, who happen to be anthro chipmunks, who also happen to be famous singers. Attack of the Killer Tomatoes Based on the movie of the same name, a teenage boy had to protect his town from the evil mutant tomatoes the evil scientist was always turning loose on it. Accompanied, of course, by the screw up experimental tomoato that turned into a pretty girl in skimpy clothes. Just like the movie! Bananaman The british boy who gains super powers whenever he eats a banana. Battle of the Planets/G-Force Group of 5 teenagers that put on bird-like costumes and fight space invaders in their vehicles that merge together to form a fighter ship that turns into a phoenix. Bionic Six A multi-racial family enhanced with cybornetic super powers who fight an evil genius named Scarab. Bravestarr A native american marshal in an outter space wild west setting, and his trusty robot horse/partner named 30-30. Bucky O'Hare A green anthro rabbit spaceship captain and his crew of furries that fight against toads, along with their human boy that keeps the ship running. Camp Candy A summer camp run by John Candy, and the normal missadventures one would expect from kids at camp. Captain N: The Game Master Made by Nintendo, featured a teenage boy that gets sucked into his video game and meets all the classic Nintendo characters like Megaman and Kid Icarus. Captain Planet 5 teenagers from around the globe are given magic rings and fight to stop pollution with the help of Captain Planet, who is summoned "when their powers combine" by holding up their rings and calling out the names of their elements. Care Bears Lovey little magic teddy bear people that lived in the sky and wanted nothing more than to bring good dreams to all the world's little boys and girls. Based on the toys of the same name. Centurians A group of specialists wearing mechanical body suits that get beamed to differant locations and "fuse" with elite weapon systems to fight Doc Terror, and his cyborg assistant Hacker. COPS A group of Chicago police, all of whom were built like quarterbacks, who did all of the normal cop things, but in a super fun way, typically with large exaggerated weapons that real cops would never get to use, like rocket launchers. Count Duckula After a slip up while reviving the vampire duck lord, he gets turned into a vegetarian vampire. Along with his stalwart butler, airheaded nanny, and a magical time travelling castle, he jaunts off to any time, any place to have an adventure. Darkwing Duck By day, a mild mannered malard, by night, the masked crime fighting duck in the purple hat. Had his famous smoke entry, and the catchphrase of "Lets get dangerous". Partner was Launchpad, the dimwitted mechanic from the show it sort of spun off of, Duck Tales. David the Gnome The foot tall guy that lived in a tree, was an animal doctor, and looked just like a garden gnome. Series generally focused on caring, living in harmony with nature, and solving problems with whit and intelligence instead of brute force. Defenders of the Earth Classic comic strip heroes like Flash Gordon and The Phant
Which 1973 number one by Slade was later covered by Oasis?	SLADE - 1973 - "Cum On Feel The Noize" - YouTube SLADE - 1973 - "Cum On Feel The Noize" Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Sep 29, 2013 CHECK OUT THESE OTHER CHANNELS: FunnyFilms: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Jec... Slade are a British rock band from Wolverhampton/Walsall. They rose to prominence during the glam rock era of the early 1970s with 17 consecutive top 20 hits and six number ones. The British Hit Singles & Albums names them as the most successful British group of the 1970s based on sales of singles. They were the first act to achieve three singles enter at number one; all six of the band's chart-toppers were penned by Noddy Holder and Jim Lea. Total UK sales stand at 6,520,171, and their best selling single, "Merry Xmas Everybody", has sold in excess of one million copies. Following an unsuccessful move to the United States in 1975, Slade's popularity waned but was unexpectedly revived in 1980 when they were last minute replacements for Ozzy Osbourne at the Reading Rock Festival. The band later acknowledged this to have been one of the highlights of their career. The original line up split in 1992 but the band reformed the following year as Slade II. The band has continued, with a number of line-up changes, to the present day. They have now shortened the group name back to Slade. A number of diverse artists have cited Slade as an influence, including grunge icons Nirvana and the Smashing Pumpkins, punk pioneers the Ramones, Sex Pistols, the Undertones, the Runaways and the Clash, glam metal bands Kiss, Mötley Crüe, Twisted Sister, Quiet Riot, Poison and Def Leppard and pop-rock stalwarts the Replacements, Cheap Trick and Oasis. The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Music tells of Holder's powerful vocals, guitarist Dave Hill's equally arresting dress sense and the deliberate misspelling of their song titles for which they became well known. Category
Which band released the 1999 comeback single Maria?	Blondie - Maria (music video) - [259c66661] Blondie - Maria buy "Maria" is a song by the American band Blondie, taken from their 1999 album No Exit. This song was Blondie's comeback single, their first since "War Child" in July 1982. In the UK, it was the band's sixth no.1 single, topping the charts exactly 20 years after their first UK no.1 "Heart of Glass" in 1979. The song was written by the band's keyboardist Jimmy Destri, who had also penned some of their earlier hits such as "Atomic". In the US, the single peaked at #82 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In the UK the single was released as a 2 CD set, the first containing remixes of "Maria", and the second containing live versions of "Screaming Skin" (a track from their "No Exit" album) and their very first hit single "In the Flesh". The song's lyrics speak of a beautiful but stubborn Hispanic girl named Maria who is desired by many people who can't win her affection because of her self-guarded nature. The line "...like a millionaire/walking on imported air" was used in a previous Blondie song, "Walk Like Me" (also written by Destri), from the album Autoamerican (1980). Tags:
What was Cher's first UK solo number one hit single?	Cher News: Cher's Best-Selling Solo Singles of All-Time! Saturday, July 28, 2012 Cher's Best-Selling Solo Singles of All-Time! Superstar Cher has sold tens of millions of singles during the last half-a-dozen decades. We take a look at the ten singles of Cher's back-catalogue that sold the most numbers. 1. 'Believe' Released in 1998, sold 7,886,272 copies Clearly, Cher's number one selling single of all-time is this 1998 dance hit. It topped the charts in most of the the world's top music markets – US, UK, Germany, France – paving the way for its identically-titled parent album to become a huge-seller. Of course, the song with its famous electronically-enhanced vocals has became a staple part of Cher's live shows, being the encore to each concert she has performed since the song's worldwide success. 2. 'Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves' Released in 1971, sold 2,961,078 copies The second of Cher's best-selling hits of all-time is this 1971 classic - which was her first solo number one hit in America. Lifted as the first single from Cher's self-titled album from that year, the song spent two weeks atop the American singles chart, a total of nine weeks in the top ten and went top five in at least half-a-dozen other countries, including the UK. 3. 'Half Breed' Released in 1973, sold 2,132,501 copies Cher's second American chart-topper, which also spent two weeks at number 1, spent a total of twenty weeks on the charts, beating her first. The song was the first - and only - US single released from her 1973 hit album "Half-Breed". 4. 'If I Could Turn Back Time' Released in 1989, sold 1,988,655 copies This sing-along rock anthem is one of Cher's signature tunes. Taken from her massive-selling 'Heart of Stone' album, this song has for it perhaps Cher's most famous music video ever. Looking a million dollars, the then-43-year-old Cher parades in front of a large group of sailors on a battleship - yes, a battleship! The much-applauded video, which almost-always lands a place on sexiest music video lists, was partially banned by MTV due to her skimpy outfit in it! 5. 'The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss)' Released in 1990, sold 1,698,991 copies Whilst this song is celebrated as a classic movie track in territories such as the UK – where it spent five weeks atop the singles chart – for its inclusion on the soundtrack of the film 'Mermaids', the single failed to climb any higher than a moderate number 33 in America, matching the film's moderate success there. Thankfully, other countries in Europe and Australia joined the UK public in making this song a big hit. 6. 'Dark Lady' Released in 1974, sold 1,674,394 copies Recorded whilst "Half Breed" was climbing up the Billboard Hot 100 Chart, Cher hit the number 1 spot on that very chart for the third time in less than two-and-a-half years with this single, which was the title track to her 1974 album. 7. 'Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)' Released in 1966, sold 1,474,030 copies Although Cher had a recording career on her own alongside her work as part of Sonny & Cher, it's common knowledge that Sonny still called most of the shots for her solo efforts. Of course, he wrote this number for it to be featured on her second solo hit album "The Sonny Side of Chér". The track climbed all the way to number 2 on the American singles chart, being kept off the top spot by old pals The Righteous Brothers, whom Cher had once recorded backing vocals for. The song also reached number 3 in the UK whilst holding onto top 20 positions in Australia, Germany and Italy amongst many others. 8. 'Strong Enough' Released in 1999, sold 1,098,281 copies It would have taken a near-miracle for the follow-up to the smash-hit 'Believe' to match the success of its predecessor, though at the same time its follow-up was destined to be a hit. 'Strong Enough', a disco-influenced pop anthem kind of in the same vein as Gloria Gaynor's 'I Will Survive', was released as the second single from the album 'Believe' and became yet another million-seller for Cher when it was released ion 1999. 9. 'Take Me Home' Released in 1979, sold 1,07
Which successful British pop group got their name from part of the title of a children's TV show and part of the title of a song by Roxy Music?	The 50 Greatest British Bands of All-Time – jimcofer.com jimcofer.com is licensed under a Creative Commons License . The 50 Greatest British Bands of All-Time So something really awful happened recently, and to take my mind off it I decided to make a list of the 50 greatest British bands of all time. The actual list only took an hour or so to make, but it’s taken me a couple of weeks to write the necessary paragraph or two about each artist. I did my best to keep my personal tastes out of this list, insofar as that’s even possible. This isn’t a list of my favorite British bands of all time. I’ve tried to use record sales and chart performance to justify my positions as much as I could. But, at the end of the day, my musical tastes did dictate at least a little of the list. Not many of these lists would include the Cocteau Twins over, say, Squeeze, but hey – it’s my list and I’ll do it as I please. Keep in mind that the list implicitly includes spin-off acts. If you’re wondering how I could leave Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins off the list, note that they’re included under “Genesis”. My reasoning is that if I gave Gabriel his own entry, I’d have give Collins one, too. And if I did that, I’d have to have separate entries for Joy Division and New Order, Bryan Ferry and Brian Eno, and maybe Marc Bolan. And if I did all that, my list of “50 Greatest British Bands” would become the “15 Greatest English Bands, and their 35 Spin-Off Acts”. Of course, the list also includes artists who are primarily known for being solo acts, like David Bowie. You typically wouldn’t call Bowie a “band”, but “50 Greatest British Musical Artists of All-Time” just doesn’t have the same ring that “50 Greatest British Bands of All-Time” does. * * * 50) The Verve: They weren’t my favorite band (“No shit? Your #50 band isn’t your favorite?”), but there’s no denying that The Verve had a certain degree of magic when they weren’t busy arguing with each other. These guys were tight, but seemed to have more personnel issues than Spinal Tap. And it’s kind of ironic that their most popular song… is now a Rolling Stones song. The band worked out an agreement to sample an orchestral version of the Rolling Stones’ song “The Last Time” for their single “Bitter Sweet Symphony”. Originally, the deal called for a 50-50 profit split between The Verve and the license holder. But when the song turned into a major hit, Allen Klein sued (he’s the former Stones manager who managed to steal the rights to most of their pre-1970 catalog), saying that The Verve had sampled it “too much”. Unbelievably, a court agreed. All profits were given to Klein, and songwriting credit was given to Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. This led Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft to quip that “Symphony” was “the best song Jagger and Richards have written in 20 years” (and it was true: “Symphony” was the highest-charting Jagger\Richards single since 1971’s “Brown Sugar”!) 49) Japan – One wonders what British pop music might have been like had Yuka Fujii never existed. She was the girlfriend of Japan’s bassist, Mick Karn. In the early 80s, she packed up her things and, without telling Karn, moved in with lead singer David Sylvian. Not surprisingly, the band broke up shortly thereafter. Japan’s catalog is inconsistent, pretentious, and slightly dated. They started as a glam rock knock-off, moved in to disco for an album, then settled into art pop. But they did create some of the most unique pop music in British pop culture history. Their “Ghosts” single hit the Top 5 in 1982, and is one of the most… unique records to ever chart that high. And Sylvian’s solo work varies from esoteric to brilliant. 48) Bananarama – I know what you’re thinking: “Bananarama?” But hear me out on this one. Until the Spice Girls came along, Bananarama had sold more records than any girl band in history. The Go-Go’s… The Supremes… Salt-n-Pepa… Bananarama outsold them all. And the band still holds the Guinness World Record for the most chart entries by a girl group: Destiny’s Child and the Spice Girls might have sold mo
Which US three piece band is made up of Taylor, Isaac and Zac?	33 of the greatest bands of brothers (and sisters) \| Gigwise by Chloe Ravat \| Photos by WENN.com, Press 33 of the greatest bands of brothers (and sisters) The history of family bands, from The Kinks to Kings Of Leon, The Jackson 5 to Oasis and more The Kinks: A legendary rock band formed by brothers Dave and Ray Davies. They stormed the English music scene with songs like 'You Really Got Me' and 'Waterloo Sunset'. The brothers were the only two steady members of the band, with an ever-changing line-up of bassists and keyboard players. The Bee Gees: A disco trio of brothers consisting of Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb. They experienced the height of their career around the late 1970s with songs like 'Stayin' Alive' and 'Night Fever'. Barry is sadly the only surviving brother after Maurice died in 2003 and Robin lost his battle to cancer in 2012. Gladys Knight and the Pips: Famed as an R'n'B/soul family act, Gladys Knight & the Pips featured siblings Gladys and Merald 'Bubba' Knight, as well as their cousins Edward Patten and William Guest. They are known for songs such as 'Midnight Train to Georgia' and 'Heard it Through the Grapevine'. Jackson 5: Arguably the most famous sibling musical act in musical history; the Jackson 5 was the vehicle that showcased a tiny Michael Jackson's talents as a solo artist. Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Marlon reunited for a tour in 2012, which marked the first time they had toured together without Michael. The Allman Brothers Band: The Floridian rock and blues band was formed in 1969 by brothers Duane and Gregg Allman. They achieved huge chart success with their song 'Ramblin' Man', and last year they were awarded with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Iggy and the Stooges: The Michigan-born band originally comprised Iggy Pop (real name James Newell Osterberg), Dave Alexander, and brothers Dave and Ron Asheton, until Ron died in 2009. They didn't sell many records in the beginning, but are nevertheless regarded as instrumental in the rise of punk rock. The Carpenters: An American brother-sister pop duo consisting of Karen and Richard Carpenter; they exhibited a softer musical style than was prevalent during their era of popularity. Karen suffered from a well-documented battle with anorexia, which eventually caused her death in 1983. Conversely, after overcoming an addiction to quaalude, Richard now lives with his wife and children in California. The Jets: The Jets were a British rockabilly band consisting of three brothers, Bob, Ray and Tony Cotton. Their most successful single was 'Love Makes the World Go Round', which reached number 21 in the UK charts in 1982. Sister Sledge: Another one of the most famous family bands in music; Sister Sledge was comprised of four sisters; Kim, Debbie, Joni and Kathy. They hit the big time in 1979 with their album We are Family and the single of the same name. AC/DC: The Aussie (but mostly UK-grown) rock band was formed in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young, who played rhythm and lead guitar, repsectively, and continue to do so today. Interestingly, Malcolm wrote the guitar riff for 'Back in Black' but was unsure as to whether it was any good - so asked brother Angus for his opinion. Van Halen: Named after the brothers that formed the band; Van Halen consisted of Eddie and Alex Van Halen, David Lee Roth (who was replaced for a while by Sammy Hagar) and Michael Anthony. They garnered success in the UK with songs like 'Jump' and 'Why Can't This Be Love'. The Bangles: The Bangles were an all-female pop band featuring sisters Vicki and Debbi Peterson. They had some huge hits in the UK with songs like 'Eternal Flame', 'Walk Like an Egyptian' and 'Manic Monday'. After disbanding in 1988, they reformed in 1998 to record a song for the movie Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me. The Proclaimers: Scottish twins Charlie and Craig Reid have endowed us with such nuggets of musical genius as '(I'm Gonna Be) 500 Miles' and 'Letter from America'. They made singing in a Scottish accent cool, and feature on VH1's list of the greatest one-hit wonders, as '500 Mile
How many UK top 40 hits did Prince have in the 1980s?	Prince's 40 Biggest Billboard Hits \| Billboard Prince's 40 Biggest Billboard Hits Prince Dies at 57: Iconic Musical Genius Found Dead in Paisley Park The man born Prince Rogers Nelson was an icon on Billboard's Hot 100 songs chart (and fittingly won Billboard's Icon Award at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards), where he racked up an impressive array of hits, including five No. 1s. They range from his unforgettable chart-toppers ("Let's Go Crazy," "Kiss") to funk workouts ("Hot Thing," "Controversy") to gorgeous love songs ("The Most Beautiful Girl in the World," "Take Me With U"). Billboard is looking back on Prince's long career with his 40 top Hot 100 hits. The list is led by his No. 1 smash from the Purple Rain soundtrack, "When Doves Cry." Here are Prince's 40 biggest Billboard Hot 100 hits: Rank, Title, Hot 100 Peak Year, Position (Weeks Spent at No. 1) 1, "When Doves Cry," 1984, No. 1 (5)* 2, "Kiss," 1986, No. 1 (2)* 3, "Let's Go Crazy," 1984, No. 1 (2)* 4, "Cream," 1991, No. 1 (2)** 5, "Batdance," 1989, No. 1 (1) 6, "Raspberry Beret," 1985, No. 2* 7, "U Got the Look," 1987, No. 2 8, "Purple Rain," 1984, No. 2* 9, "The Most Beautiful Girl in the World," 1994, No. 3 10, "Sign 'O' the Times," 1987, No. 3 11, "Little Red Corvette," 1983, No. 6 12, "Diamonds and Pearls," 1992, No. 3** 13, "Thieves in the Temple," 1990, No. 6 14, "Pop Life," 1985, No. 7* 15, "Delirious," 1983, No. 8 16, "I Would Die 4 U," 1985, No. 8* 17, "7," 1993, No. 7 18, "Alphabet St.," 1988, No. 8 19, "I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man," 1988, No. 10 20, "1999," 1983, No. 12 21, "I Wanna Be Your Lover," 1980, No. 11 22, "Partyman," 1989, No. 18 23, "Gett Off," 1991, No. 21 24, "Mountains," 1986, No. 23* 25, "Take Me With You," 1985, No. 25* 26, "The Arms of Orion," 1989, No. 36 27, "Money Don't Matter 2 Night," 1992, No. 23 28, "I Hate U," 1995, No. 12 29, "LetItGo," 1994, No. 31 30, "America," 1985, No. 46* 31. "The Morning Papers," 1993, No. 44** 32. "Anotherloverholenyohead," 1986, No. 63* 33. "Let's Pretend We're Married/Irresistible Bitch," 1984, No. 52* 34. "My Name Is Prince," 1992, No. 36** 35. "Hot Thing," 1988, No. 63 36. "Pink Cashmere," 1993, No. 50 37. "Controversy," 1981, No. 70 38. "Call My Name," 2004, No. 75 39. "The Greatest Romance Ever Sold," 2000, No. 63 40. "New Power Generation," 1990, No. 64 * Prince and the Revolution Prince and the N.P.G./The New Power Generation * Prince and the Revolution With Apollonia **** Prince With Sheena Easton This ranking is based on actual performance on the weekly Billboard Hot 100 chart. Songs are ranked based on an inverse point system, with weeks at No. 1 earning the greatest value and weeks at No. 100 earning the least. To ensure equitable representation of the biggest hits from each era, certain time frames were weighted to account for the difference between turnover rates from those years.
What is the most popular sport to feature in films?	IMDb: Most Popular Sport Feature Films - IMDb IMDb View Mode: Compact \| Detailed 1 to 50 of 2,839 titles \| Next » 1. Cars 3 (2017) Animation, Adventure, Comedy \| Filming Lightning McQueen sets out to prove to a new generation of racers that he's still the best race car in the world. Unrated \| 161 min \| Biography, Drama, Sport 9.1 G \| 117 min \| Animation, Adventure, Comedy 7.2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.2/10 X 73 Metascore A hot-shot race-car named Lightning McQueen gets waylaid in Radiator Springs, where he finds the true meaning of friendship and family. PG-13 \| 133 min \| Drama, Sport 7.7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.7/10 X 82 Metascore The former World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Balboa serves as a trainer and mentor to Adonis Johnson, the son of his late friend and former rival Apollo Creed. R \| 98 min \| Comedy, Sport 7.4 PG-13 \| 140 min \| Action, Drama, Sport 8.2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.2/10 X 71 Metascore The youngest son of an alcoholic former boxer returns home, where he's trained by his father for competition in a mixed martial arts tournament - a path that puts the fighter on a collision course with his estranged, older brother. PG-13 \| 106 min \| Biography, Comedy, Drama 7.4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.4/10 X 54 Metascore The story of Eddie Edwards, the notoriously tenacious British underdog ski jumper who charmed the world at the 1988 Winter Olympics. PG \| 120 min \| Drama, Sport 8.1 R \| 124 min \| Drama, Sport 7.4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.4/10 X 57 Metascore Boxer Billy Hope turns to trainer Tick Wills to help him get his life back on track after losing his wife in a tragic accident and his daughter to child protection services. PG-13 \| 121 min \| Adventure, Biography, Drama 7.1 PG \| 130 min \| Biography, Family, Sport 7.1 PG-13 \| 114 min \| Action, Crime, Sport 5.3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.3/10 X 34 Metascore A young FBI agent infiltrates an extraordinary team of extreme sports athletes he suspects of masterminding a string of unprecedented, sophisticated corporate heists. PG-13 \| 137 min \| Biography, Drama, Sport 7.2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.2/10 X 59 Metascore After a near-fatal plane crash in WWII, Olympian Louis Zamperini spends a harrowing 47 days in a raft with two fellow crewmen before he's caught by the Japanese navy and sent to a prisoner-of-war camp. PG \| 113 min \| Biography, Drama, Sport 7.8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.8/10 X 48 Metascore The true story of a newly appointed African-American coach and his high school team on their first season as a racially integrated unit. R \| 111 min \| Action, Biography, Drama 6.6 PG-13 \| 92 min \| Comedy, Sport 6.7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.7/10 X 55 Metascore A group of misfits enter a Las Vegas dodgeball tournament in order to save their cherished local gym from the onslaught of a corporate health fitness chain. PG-13 \| 123 min \| Biography, Drama, Sport 7.1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.1/10 X 55 Metascore In Pittsburgh, accomplished pathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu uncovers the truth about brain damage in football players who suffer repeated concussions in the course of normal play. R \| 123 min \| Action, Biography, Drama 8.1 PG \| 124 min \| Biography, Drama, Sport 7.2 G \| 106 min \| Animation, Adventure, Comedy 6.3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.3/10 X 57 Metascore Star race car Lightning McQueen and his pal Mater head overseas to compete in the World Grand Prix race. But the road to the championship becomes rocky as Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage. PG \| 101 min \| Comedy, Drama, Family 7.8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.8/10 X A new kid in town is taken under the wing of a young baseball prodigy and his team in this coming of age movie set in the summer of 1962. Together, they get themselves into many adventures involving rival teams, lifeguards, and a vicious dog. PG-13 \| 98 min \| Comedy, Romance, Sport 5.9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.9/10 X 52 Metascore A champion high school cheerleading squad discovers its previous captain stole all their best routines from an inner-city school and must scramble to
Which famous video game character was originally called Jumpman?	10 Mario Fun Facts! - Neatorama Neatorama • 1 Here are 10 things you may not know about our favorite video game character Mario: Mario was first seen in the video game Donkey Kong, but he was called "Jumpman." He was also a carpenter then, not a plumber. Mario was named after Mario Segale, the landlord of Nintendo of America's office, who barged in on a company meeting demanding an overdue rent. Shigeru Miyamoto drew Mario as wearing a cap because he found drawing hair difficult. He also drew in the moustache, because it was easier to see than a mouth in the crude video game screen resolution back then. Mario and his younger brother Luigi are known as the "Mario Brothers." This means that Mario's last name is also Mario, so his full name is Mario Mario. Mario is voice-acted by Charles Martinet, who crashed the audition for "an Italian plumber from Brooklyn" character. Here's an interview with the man: YouTube Link Mario's nemesis is Wario (a combination of "warui", the Japanese word for bad, and Mario). Similarly, Luigi's rival is Waluigi. Both are also voiced by Charles Martinet. Mario has appeared in over 200 video games so far, has sold over 193 million units of games (all of the Mario series) and even has his own TV cartoon show. Super Mario Bros. 3 alone grossed over $500 million in USA. TV Schmeve, you're nothing till there's an opera done on you. In 2003, Jonathan Mann of California Institute of Arts created The Mario Opera, a rock opera: YouTube Link Super Mario Bros. theme music, written by Koji Kondo, is known worldwide. It has inspired countless fan-renditions, including one played by Zack Kim on two guitars (viewed over 4 million times on YouTube!), played by Jean Baudin on 11 string bass , beatboxed by Greg Patillo on the flute , and played by the Oregon Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra on the trombones . But my favorite is this one by Play! symphony orchestra: Google Video Link Mario is the most famous character in the history of video games, and perhaps is the most famous character ever. In a 1990 poll by Marketing Evaluations, Mario was found to be more popular (and recognizable) among children than Mickey Mouse.
What is the only ten letter word that can be typed on only the top row of a keyboard or typewriter?	Word Records Word Records BORED? Play our free word games – INTERACTIVE HANGMAN Word Records Here is a selection of record-breaking words: typewriter words , subalphabetic words , symmetrical words , most looked-up words , and most misspelled words . See also these sections: longest word , vowel records , consecutive letter records , Scrabble game records , and Angry, Hungry, and GRY words . Typewriter Words TYPEWRITER (10 letters) can be typed using only the top row of keys on a standard keyboard. Other ten-letter words with this property are PEPPERROOT, PEPPERWORT, PERPETUITY, PEWTERWORT, PIROUETTER, PREREQUIRE, PRETORTURE, PROPRIETOR, REPERTOIRE, REPETITORY, TETTERWORT. If hyphens are allowed, then TEETER-TOTTER (12 letters) is possible, as is TEETER-TOTTERER (14 letters), although the latter is not found in dictionaries. Another possible 12-letter word, POWERTRIPPER, is also not in any major dictionary. SHAKALSHAS (10 letters) is the longest word which can be typed using only the middle row of letters on the keyboard. Others include HAGGADAHS, FLAGFALLS, HADASSAHS, GALAGALA, GALAHADS, HASKALAH, and ALFALFAS. The only dictionary word which can be typed using only the bottom row of letters is ZZZ (to indicate sleeping). (There are no vowels in the bottom row.) AFTERCATARACTS, TESSERADECADES and TETRASTEARATES (each 14 letters) are the longest words which can be typed using only the fingers of the left hand, using the standard method of typing. Using only the fingers of the right hand, one can type the 12-letter word JOHNNY-JUMP-UP (common name for a flower) including the hyphens, and also PHYLLOPHYLLIN (13 letters). Subalphabetic Words FICKLEHEADED and FIDDLEDEEDEE are the longest English words consisting only of letters in the first half of the alphabet, each being 12 letters long. The 13-letter CABBAGEHEADED and ILLEFFACEABLE are not in dictionaries. Unfortunately, neither is HIGGLEHAGGLED nor GIBBLEGABBLED, also 13 letters each. It is harder to make long words from the second half of the alphabet, as there are only two vowels, and these vowels are less common than those found in the first half of the alphabet. The longest is NONSUPPORTS (11 letters), although if place names are allowed then the 13-letter words TUTTOQQORTOOQ (in Greenland) and ROSSOUWSPOORT (in South Africa) are valid. ACCEDED, CABBAGE, BAGGAGE, DEFACED, EFFACED, and FEEDBAG are seven-letter words which can be played on a musical instrument, that is to say they contain only letters in the range A-G. CABBAGED, at eight letters, is the longest such word. Symmetrical Words Closely related to palindromes , symmetrical words are words that have an axis of symmetry, or point of rotational symmetry. Needless to say, it is relevant whether the word is written in upper or lower case. Some long words with horizontal symmetry are: BEDECKED, BOOHOOED, CHECKBOOK, CODEBOOK, COOKBOOK, DECIDED, DIOXIDE, DOBCHICK, EXCEEDED, HOODOOED, and KEBOBBED. The longest such word, with ten letters, is OKEECHOBEE. The longest words with vertical symmetry are OTTO, MAAM, and TOOT. Others include MOM, WOW, AHA, AHA, AIA, AMA, AVA, AWA, HAH, HOH, HUH, MAM, MIM, MUM, OHO, OXO, TAT, TIT, TOT, TUT, UTU, VAV, and WAW! When written in upper case, the word BID has horizontal symmetry, but when written in lower case it has vertical symmetry – bid! SWIMS is probably the longest word with 180-degree rotational symmetry. All of the letters in the words SOONISH (7 letters) and ONIONS (6 letters) independently have 180-degree rotational symmetry. Most looked-up and most misspelled Words PARADIGM was the word most frequently looked up in 1998 in the Merriam-Webster online dictionary. Some other words frequently looked up, besides obscene words, were UBIQUITOUS, ESOTERIC, OXYMORON, SERENDIPITY, HUBRIS, OBSEQUIOUS, and ECLECTIC. In 2001, the ten most frequently looked up words in the Cambridge Dictionaries Online were SERENDIPITY, IDIOM, PARADIGM, UBIQUITOUS, DICTIONARY, PRAGMATIC, EFFECT, GRY, JINGOISM, and FOIBLE. The most frequently looked up article in the World Book Encyclopedia is said to b
According to the traditional rhyme, a child born on which day is said to be full of grace?	What does the traditional rhyme say about the meaning of the day of your birth? \| Reference.com What does the traditional rhyme say about the meaning of the day of your birth? A: Quick Answer The traditional rhyme about the meaning of the day of your birth is "Monday's Child is Fair of Face" by Mother Goose. The words of the poem are used to associate people, especially children, with a personality or pattern according to the day of the week on which they were born. Full Answer The poem states that Monday's child is fair of face and Tuesday's child is full of grace. It further states that Wednesday's child is full of woe and Thursday's child has far to go. The poem then goes on to state that Friday's child is loving and giving and Saturday's child works hard for a living. The poem finally concludes that the child that is born on the Sabbath day is bonny and blithe, and good and gay. Mother Goose rhymes usually have a rich history behind them. Mother Goose is a mythical person whose name was probably derived from the title of Charles Perrault’s collection of fairy tales, “Tales of Mother Goose," published in 1697. Mother Goose is a fictitious old woman who is reputedly the source of many traditional children’s songs and verses known as nursery rhymes. She is often pictured as a beak-nosed, sharp-chinned elderly woman riding on the back of a flying gander. The persistent legend that Mother Goose was an actual Boston woman, Elizabeth Goose, is false, states Encylopaedia Britannica. The first U.S. edition of Mother Goose rhymes was a reprint of the Newbery edition published by Isaiah Thomas in 1785.
What were the stripes on the old-fashioned barber shop poles meant to represent?	The History of the Barber Pole \| eHow The History of the Barber Pole Combustion Chamber's Photostream, http://www.flickr.com/photos/combustionchamber/ Most people (of a certain age) have seen a barber pole with colorful spiral stripes outside of a barber shop, although most modern salons have discontinued the practice. The history of the barber pole dates back to the late Middle Ages when barbers performed some surgical procedures and used the pole as a means of advertising their services. History According to NortheastMarketplace.com, the barber pole was originally used to designate the practice of a barber-surgeon who would perform various bloodletting procedures. Beginning in the late Middle Ages, barbers were responsible not only for cutting hair and shaving whiskers but for leeching, tooth extraction and other minor procedures. According to ThamesSalon.com, academic surgeons who were closer to contemporary doctors were differentiated from barber-surgeons by their robes: academic surgeons were the surgeons of the long robe, and barber surgeons were the surgeons of the short robe. Barber surgeons were not permitted to perform major surgery and academic surgeons were forbidden to shave or cut hair. The scope of the barber-surgeons' practice is what gave rise to the design of the barber pole. Function According to BarberPole.com, the pole outside of a barber's establishment indicated that bloodletting procedures were practiced there. Generally speaking, bloodletting required the use of two bandages; one which would be twisted around the arm before bleeding and one which would be used after the bloodletting to bind the wound. Bandages would be wound around the pole outside the shop when they weren't being used, and eventually the real bandages were replaced by painted stripes. Identification The traditional barber pole seen often outside of barber shops is an easily identifiable pole with swirling spirals of red, white and blue stripes. For convenience the pole was painted and placed outside of the shop to attract customers. The earliest poles had a leech basin affixed to the top, but this was later replaced by a round ball which sits atop most barber poles today. Theories/Speculation According to ThamesSalon.com the red stripe on the barber pole indicates the bloodstained bandage, the white stripe indicates a clean bandage. Blue stripes were added in the United States, possibly representing the third color of the American flag. Another interpretation is that the blue stripes represent the color of blood veins. Considerations Although in the United States red, white and blue are used on many barber poles, the traditional colors of the barber are simply red and white. In 1540 when the United Barber Surgeons Company was created, all barbers were required to use a blue and white pole while all surgeons were required to use a red pole.
In what year did Bugs Bunny make his debut?	Bugs Bunny \| Looney Tunes Wiki \| Fandom powered by Wikia [Source] Bugs Bunny is an animated cartoon character, best known for his starring roles in the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series of theatrical short films produced by Warner Bros. during the 1940s, 50s and 60s. His popularity during this era led to his becoming an American cultural icon, as well as a corporate mascot of the Warner Bros. company. He was created by the staff of Leon Schlesinger Productions (later Warner Bros. Cartoons ) and voiced originally by the "Man of a Thousand Voices", Mel Blanc . Bugs is an anthropomorphic gray hare and is famous for his relaxed, passive personality, pronounced New York accent (Blanc described the voice as being a mixture of Brooklyn and Bronx accents [1] ), depiction as a mischievous trickster, and his catchphrase "Eh, what's up, doc?" (usually said while chewing a carrot). Bugs has appeared in more films (both short and feature-length) than any other cartoon character, has his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and is the 9th most-portrayed film personality in the world. Contents Bugs' precursor Bugs' evolution from Happy Rabbit to the present Happy Rabbit , a hare with some of the personality of Bugs (though looking very different), made his first appearance in the cartoon short Porky's Hare Hunt , released on April 30, 1938. Co-directed by Ben Hardaway and an uncredited Cal Dalton (who was responsible for the initial design of the rabbit), this short has an almost identical plot to Tex Avery 's Porky's Duck Hunt , which had introduced Daffy Duck . Hare Hunt replaced the little black duck with a small white rabbit. Porky Pig was again cast as a hunter tracking a silly prey who is more interested in driving his pursuer insane and less interested in escaping. Happy introduced himself with the odd expression "Jiggers, fellers," and Mel Blanc gave the character a voice and laugh much like those he would later use for Woody Woodpecker. Hare Hunt also gave Happy the famous Groucho Marx line, "Of course you realize, this means war!" The rabbit character was popular enough with audiences that the Termite Terrace staff decided to use it again. Happy returned in the short Prest-O Change-O , directed by Chuck Jones , where he is the pet rabbit of unseen character Sham-Fu The Magician. Two dogs, fleeing the local dogcatcher, enter his absent master's house. Happy harasses them, but is ultimately bested by the bigger of the two dogs. Happy's third appearance came in Hare-um Scare-um , once again directed by Cal and Ben. This short (the first in which he is depicted as a gray bunny instead of a white one) is also notable as Happy's first singing role. Charlie Thorson, lead animator on the short, gave the character a different name. He had written "Bugs' Bunny" on the model sheet that he drew for Ben. In promotional material for the short, including a surviving 1939 press kit, the name on the model sheet was altered to become the rabbit's own name: "Bugs" Bunny (quotation marks only used, on and off, until 1944). In Chuck Jones' Elmer's Candid Camera , Happy met Elmer Fudd for the first time. In this cartoon, Happy looked more like the present-day Bugs, taller and with a similar face—-but retaining the more primitive voice. Candid Cameras Elmer character design was also different: fatter and taller than the modern model, although Arthur Q. Bryan 's character voice was already established. Animation historians identify these Happy Rabbit cartoons as Bugs Bunny's early cartoons before he reaches his fame in A Wild Hare, as evident in documentaries such as The Wabbit Turns 50 from WWOR in 1989. Bugs' official debut Bugs emerges (literally) for the first time in A Wild Hare A Wild Hare , directed by Tex Avery and released on July 27, 1940, is widely considered to be the first official Bugs Bunny cartoon. It is the first short where both Elmer Fudd and Bugs are shown in their fully developed forms as hunter and tormentor, respectively; the first in which Mel Blanc used what would become Bugs' standard voice; and the first in which
The 1991 novel Scarlett by Alexandra Ripley was a sequel to which other novel?	Scarlett by Alexandra Ripley A novel by Alexandra Ripley The timeless tale continues...The most popular and beloved American historical novel ever written, Margaret Mitchell's Gone With the Wind isunparalleled in its portrayal of men and women at oncelarger than life but as real as ourselves.Now bestsellingwriter Alexandra Ripley brings us back to Tara andreintroduces us to the characters we remember so well:Rhett, Ashley, Mammy, Suellen, Aunt Pittypat, and, ofcourse, Scarlett.As the classic story, first told over half a century ago, moves forward, the greatest love affair in all fiction isreignited; amidst heartbreak and joy, the endless,consuming passion between Scarlett O'Hara and RhettButler reaches its startling culmination. Rich withsurprises at every turn and new emotional, breathtakingadventures, Scarlett satisfies our longing to reenter theworld of Gone With the Wind, and like its predecessor, Scarlett will find an eternal place in our hearts.
Which famous book by Herman Melville opens with the line Call Me Ishmael?	Moby-Dick (Unabridged) by Herman Melville on iTunes Nathaniel Hawthorne didn't write Moby Dick - Herman Melville did. Hast thou seen the White Whale? by elizabethwoolf Moby-Dick is a magnificent book, but it can require a great deal of patience: it is an 'adventure' novel in which not very much happens. Its plot is very simple & very famous. Its beauty is in the slavish amount of detail put into it. Melville uses nautical terms extensively, & he loves nothing better than to have Ishmael display his breadth of knowledge-- & because of this, I would recommend a printed copy with annotations IN ADDITION to this recording. The Norton Critical edition has ample notes, glossaries & diagrams which make it even more possible to become joyously immersed in the book. There are few novels that more strongly make me feel actually inside them. I've had the luxury of having both the explanatory materials & Frank Muller's narration (reading the notes after each chapter). His voice is rich & smooth. (There is one sentence beginning with the phrase 'His special lunacy...' that I listened to half a dozen times in a row, so alluring were Muller's inflections. He voices Ishmael's erudition with genuine enthusiasm for the types, behaviour, appearance, historical significance, et cetera of whales (Melville does do the thing right); shows considerable comedic talent with Stubb's frenzied 'pep-talks' for pulling a whale in; & gives Queequeg's idiosyncratic take on the English language a sweet mixture of toughness & frankness. Queequeg & Ishmael's relationship is an interesting element of Moby-Dick. Ishmael refers to him as a 'savage' but evidently feels a strong sense of respect & comradeship toward him. Is it hypocrisy, or an obsolete, now politically incorrect, term, as people call Native Americans 'Indians' without meaning any malice? It makes me uneasy. The most gorgeous parts of the book, though, are Ahab's mad soliloquies. It is almost frightening how well Muller ‘gets into character’. "Leap! leap up & lick the sky! I leap with thee; I burn with thee; would feign be welded with thee; defyingly I worship thee!" Listeners Also Bought
By what name was Percy Blakeney better known in a novel by Baroness Orczy?	The Gay Adventurer The Gay Adventurer by John Blakeney There can't be too many literary creations who have been the subject of a biography in their own right - at best, most characters have to be content with having their adventures and personalities analysed and dissected by academics in the hope that they can shed some psychological light on their creator's life. Perhaps the best examples of this are Ian Fleming's James Bond and Conan Doyle's larger-than-life Sherlock Holmes. But there is one fictional character, at least, who can boast his own biography: Sir Percy Blakeney, better known as that scourge of the French revolutionaries, the Scarlet Pimpernel. In The Gay Adventurer (Long, 1938), John Blakeney provides a very readable and intriguing account of Baroness Orczy's most famous creation. The entire book is carefully pulled together using incidents from Scarlet Pimpernel novels, with only the occasional added linkages to provide coherence, and it's well worth giving a brief account of the Pimpernel's life according to Blakeney here, bearing in mind that the whole book was meant as a tongue-in-cheek affair and that it is widely assumed that John Blakeney was the pseudonym of Baroness Orczy's son! Although the Pimpernel's ancestors can be traced back to a John Blake who was born in the village of Blakeney, Suffolk, in 1559, and included a British Ambassador to Holland, the most famous Sir Percy Blakeney was born in England in 1760. He had an unhappy and unsettled childhood, due largely to the fact that his mother went insane at his birth, and this manifested itself in some childhood pranks which bordered on the level of serious misbehavior. On one occasion, for instance, he kidnapped a local girl, stripped her and tied her to a tree, just so that he could then bravely rescue her - many French aristocrats would later be very thankful for this early practice! SWORDSMAN To curb his son's natural excesses, his father arranged for Percy to be taught fencing and he eventually became an excellent swordsman, but not before he had caused the loss of a young rival's arm. After school at Harrow (where he formed important friendships with the likes of William Pitt and Andrew Ffoulkes, both of whom would be useful in later years), Percy's father died leaving him a very rich young man. He eventually entered Parliament but resigned two years later having had enough of the rogues and scoundrels, and the hypocrisy of the members - they on their part were glad to be rid of such an effete dandy. In 1787, almost in spite of himself, he became engaged to Lady Mary de Courcy, but because she was such a "gas bag" he broke off their relationship and fled to Paris. Here he was given a job by Pitt who needed reliable information as to what the French were up to, and it was here also that he met Marguerite St. Just who was to become his wife and great love throughout his adventures as the Scarlet Pimpernel. After the fall of Robespierre and the end of his exploits as the Pimpernel as chronicled by Baroness Orczy, Percy fell back into his restless, easily bored ways until, in 1797, as Napoleon's expansionist forays were beginning, he re-equipped his yacht, the Daydream, as a ship of war and began to work as a raider against the Emperor's fleet. After several successful raids in which he named himself the Nightmare, his ship was sunk and he had to be rescued by a passing English Frigate. The admiral of this ship was none other than Nelson. Following this incident, Sir Percy settled down with his family and friends until his death in 1823. No-one ever discovered the real identity of the Scarlet Pimpernel.... John Blakeney's book is so well put together that one would be forgiven for forgetting it was, in fact, a piece of fictionalised non-fiction! Indeed, even Baroness Orczy herself, who wrote the book's introduction, praises the author's researches, adding: "Of course, I cannot vouch for the authenticity or accuracy of your information about these adventures but they seem to me to be quite consistent with the many fragments of his life-history
What is the name given to the system for categorising library books?	How to Locate a Book in a Library: 6 Steps (with Pictures) How to Locate a Book in a Library Community Q&A A library is a big place, filled with thousands or even hundreds of thousands of books. How do you find just the books you need? A librarian is always there to assist you, but you might want to find a book on your own by browsing the shelves or checking the catalog, which is usually in a computer on a table, easy to access and use. Steps 1 Investigate. If this is your first time in a library that is new to you, take some time to look around and get to know the place. Notice the signs in the building and the overall system. If it's a larger building, look for maps or directories near the entrance. Notice that shelves and areas are marked with the types of materials that are in them. Pay particular attention to sections that interest you. 2 Consult the catalog. Many libraries now have computerized catalogs available on computer terminals throughout the building. Some might still have an old card catalog on index cards in drawers. Either way, there are some standard ways to search a card catalog. Title search. If you know the book's title, you can search for it. In a paper card catalog, you will search alphabetically. In general, though, ignore "a" or "the" if it is the first word. Thus, The Count of Monte Cristo will be filed alphabetically under "Count". Computerized catalogs vary, but you will usually select a title search and type in at least the first few words of the title. Author search. If you know the author of the book, or if you are interested in other works by a favorite author, you can search for that. Authors are usually listed by their last names. Subject search. If you know what you want to read about, or you're searching for particular information, but you don't know the title of a specific book, try a subject search. A subject that is too broad may turn up too many results, including other related subjects. A subject that is too narrow may not be cataloged. If you don't find quite what you want the first time, try searching on different words. Keyword search. Most electronic catalogs will let you search on a keyword or words. For example, searching on the keyword "French" would find any book with that word in the title, be it about French cooking, French tourism, or French kissing . 3 Notice whether your book is checked out. Many computerized catalogs, especially, tie in to the circulation database to tell you whether a book is on the shelves or is unavailable. If it is checked out, seeing that now can save you a trip. 4 Make notes. When you find the book you want in the catalog, write down the call number and any other information about the location of the book. Most libraries offer scraps of paper near their catalogs. This information tells you where to find the book. Remember that Non-fiction books will be shelved separately by some kind of classification system (the most popular are the Dewey Decimal System and the Library of Congress Classification system.) Each book is given a number according to its subject matter. The books are then arranged in order on the shelves by these numbers. Fiction books are arranged alphabetically by the author's last name. If you look for The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by title, the catalog will tell you to look for the book in the Fiction section under Adams. Some libraries divide out certain genres of fiction, such as mystery, romance, westerns and science fiction. If your book is one of these, write that down, too. 5 Go find the book(s) you have chosen. Follow the signs in the library, then the labels on the ends of the shelves, and then the labels on the spine of each book to locate your book. Remember that if you have found a non- fiction book on a topic in which your are interested, only some of the rest of the library stock will also be in the same area. Oversize books and special collections may be housed elsewhere. 6 Consider new possibilities . If you're not sure what to read, there are many ways to find suggestions and possibilities in a library, to
Behind Shakespeare, who is the second most published author of all time?	The Mystery of Shakespeare's Identity - TIME The Mystery of Shakespeare's Identity By Jumana Farouky / London Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007 An artist's rendering of William Shakespeare reading Hamlet to his family. Related Follow @TIME Like alien autopsies and the second gunman, the belief that someone other than a glover's son from Stratford wrote William Shakespeare's plays is a conspiracy theory that refuses to die. Doubters started questioning the true identity of the writer in the late 19th century. Ever since then, the theory of an alternate author has flirted with the mainstream as some scholars and researchers have tried to get the broader academic community to treat the question as a legitimate debate, instead of the ramblings of crackpots. Now, almost 300 Shakespeare skeptics have made a very public plea to be taken seriously. On Sept. 10, Shakespearian actor Derek Jacobi and Mark Rylance, former artistic director of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre (a working modern replica of the London theater Will co-owned and acted at), unveiled a "Declaration of Reasonable Doubt." Created by the California-based Shakespeare Authorship Coalition, an educational charity dedicated to raising awareness of the Shakespeare identity question, the document asks the world of academia to accept that there is "room for reasonable doubt about the identity of William Shakespeare" and to start taking the research into who is really responsible for his works seriously. Along with Jacobi and Rylance, signatories include Charles Champlin, the former L.A. Times arts editor; Michael Delahoyde, an English professor at Washington State University; and Robin Fox, professor of social theory at Rutgers University in New Jersey. Some more famous names, like Mark Twain, Charles Dickens and Orson Welles, also lent their posthumous support in a list of people who expressed their own doubts about the Bard when they were alive. (See TIME's photo-essay "The Royal Shakespeare Company's Complete Histories.") At the heart of the problem is the fact that, for a man who was so prolific with his pen, Shakespeare didn't leave much evidence of his life behind. Most scholars accept that there is enough to prove that a William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, became an actor in London and retired back in Stratford until his death in 1616. But that's where the agreement ends. Stratfordians, as they are known, believe that this William Shakespeare is the same man who wrote what would become known as the greatest body of literary works in the history of the English language. The Anti-Stratfordians say that there is, in fact, nothing solid linking Shakespeare with the plays, poems and sonnets attributed to him. And so begins the game of tit-for-tat. Stratfordians note that Shakespeare's name is printed on the title pages of many of the plays published during his lifetime. The Anti-Stratfordians point out that nobody even knows if that's how Shakespeare spelled his name: the only surviving examples of his handwriting are six scraggly signatures spelled several different ways. Those pro-Will say that some of Shakespeare's contemporaries mention him in their writings; the naysayers counter that they only refer to him as an actor, never explicitly as a playwright. (Read "Is This What Shakespeare Looked Like?") Then there's the apparent disconnect between the life that William Shakespeare lived and the ones he wrote about. Anti-Stratfordians claim that Shakespeare's plays show a keen grasp of literature, language, court life and foreign travel not the kinds of things that a small-town actor without a university education would be familiar with. As the Declaration says, "scholars know nothing about how he acquired the breadth and depth of knowledge displayed in the works." And so doubting scholars look to well-traveled writers and aristocrats essayist Francis Bacon; poet and playwright Christopher Marlowe; theater patron Edward de Vere, the 17th Earl of Oxford as the more likely candidates. But Shakespeare advocates dismiss this as snobbery, saying th
Which Thomas Harris novel was the top selling adult fiction novel of the year 2000 in the UK?	Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol 'will be biggest selling adult fiction novel of the decade' - Telegraph Book news Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol 'will be biggest selling adult fiction novel of the decade' Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol will become the biggest selling adult fiction novel of the decade, and the fastest selling since the final Harry Potter book, Waterstone's have predicted. Image 1 of 2 The Da Vinci Code was subsequently turned into a film starring Tom Hanks and Audrey Tautou Follow The book, released this Tuesday, follows Brown's hugely successful The Da Vinci Code, and has a first print run of one million copies. More than one in 10 British household bought a copy of the final Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, within the first 24 hours of its release, making it the fastest-selling book in the country's history. A total of 2,652,656 copies were sold in the opening 24 hours. The Lost Symbol is a thriller set during a 12-hour period and features the hero from The Da Vinci Code and Angels & Demons, Robert Langdon. An electronic version of the novel will also be released on Tuesday and could prove a turning point for machines such as the Sony Reader and the Kindle ebook. The book is set largely in Washington and is set to examine freemasonry in the same way Brown featured the Illuminati and the Catholic Church in his other novels. Related Articles Dan Brown: A success story even more implausible than his plots 25 Apr 2009 The Da Vinci Code, which was subsequently turned into a film starring Tom Hanks and Audrey Tautou, has sold more than 81 million copies worldwide and is Britain's biggest selling paperback novel of all time. The film grossed $758 million. Following the success of The Da Vinci Code, Brown's earlier novels Angels & Demons, Deception Point and Digital Fortress all went on to become multi-million copy international best sellers, and are Britain's second, third and fourth best selling adult paper back novels of all time. Despite the Da Vinci Code's success, it angered scholars, critics and religious officials, with the plot including secret religious cults and speculation Jesus fathered a child with Mary Magdalene. Janine Cook, from Waterstone's, whose London Piccadilly store is the only British shop selling signed copies, said: "It's almost inevitable that this will be the fastest selling fiction hardback of the decade since records began. Outside of Harry Potter, and Harry Potter is a children's book, the last time there was an adult book that there was a Great Expectation was the last Hannibal book by Thomas Harris and that was phenomenally successful and that's going to knock this one into a cocked hat. "It's Transworld's biggest print run for a hardback novel ever in the UK, and that's on million copies which is a very bullish thing to do in the economic climate but I think they can be very confident they will be going to a second print run and more after that. "For us it's going to be the biggest the seller of the year and since Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows." The majority of Borders book stores will open at least an hour early on publication day. Ruth Atkins, Borders fiction buyer, said: "We're expecting it will be the biggest fiction hardback of the year and will bring a lot of people into the shops who don't usually come in." Last week Brown said in a message on his website: "This novel has been a strange and wonderful journey. "Weaving five years of research into the story's 12-hour timeframe was an exhilarating challenge. Robert Langdon's life clearly moves a lot faster than mine."
Which company is responsible for Mates condoms?	Mates, Signs of Sexy \| Mates condoms Mates, Signs of Sexy Flavours inspired by famous cocktails Buy now Expertise Mates history We are the 2nd largest condom manufacturer in the UK with a range of premium condoms, a loyal customer base and very strong brand awareness. Our brand has undergone numerous re-launches with some pretty impressionable and memorable campaigns some of which have won awards. Richard Branson launched Mates condoms in the UK in 1987 to promote condoms to young adults at a low price point as awareness of HIV and AIDS grew. A year later Ansell, who were initially manufacturing the condoms for the Virgin brand, bought Mates. Mates has evolved and developed to keep up with market changes, consumer demand and new product developments whilst always standing for safety and reliability. It is this consistency which has kept Mates a key player in the condom market. Mates can now be purchased in a variety of stores on the High Street, within major supermarkets, chemists and pharmacies. About The Ansell Group Ansell Ltd, formerly Pacific Dunlop Ltd, first commenced business in Australia in1905. Eric Ansell was employed at Dunlop Pneumatic Tyre Company and was asked to dismantle the plants condom making machine. Ansell saw an opportunity and set the machine up in a small rented house. Today, Ansell Ltd is a world leader in the design, supply, and marketing of barrier protection products and services. Ansell are an international manufacturer of condoms and own a variety of brands around the world – Mates in the UK, Lifestyles in the USA & Australia, and Manix in France to name but a few. Our operations are organized into three business segments - Professional Healthcare (medical examination and surgical gloves), Occupational Healthcare (industrial and consumer protective gloves), and Consumer Healthcare (condoms). We manufacture our products at eighteen factories in seven countries selling in more than 100 countries.The majority of our factories are located in Southeast Asia in order to be close to the rubber tree plantations - our source of natural latex. History Mates Quality Charter Mates reputation for fault-free products is not the result of mere chance but of rigorous manufacturing processes and a strict programme of tests and quality checks. Such perfectionism has not gone unnoticed, and the company is proud of its CE and BSI Kitemark credentials together with its ISO certifications. International Standard ISO 4074 : 2002 for male condoms manufactured in latex. The ISO 4074 : 2002 standard involves strict conformity to rigorous procedures demanded by manufacturers. Every product marketed in Europe has to satisfy the rigorous demands of ISO standards and to have been awarded the CE stamp of approval. The tests demanded by ISO 4074 : 2002 are as follows : Specifications relating to the size of the condoms Volume and bursting pressure Sex guide Why use a condom? Mates are the ideal condom to experiment with to spice up your sex life and discover new and delightful sensations. Not only that but Mates condoms give excellent protection from unintended pregnancy and STI’s too - many people now associate condoms instinctively with sex. Using a condom is also the only means of protecting yourself against HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. It is highly advisable to wear one for all penetrative sexual contact, whether vaginal or anal. The use of condoms may have the added benefit of protecting women against cervical cancer. Mates would always advise that when you are having sex with one or more new partners that you always use a condom. Why a condom? How to use a condom Step 1: Tear along one side of the foil, removing the condom carefully.Condoms are strong but can be torn by sharp fingernails or jewellery. Step 2: Only put the condom on when the penis is erect and before contact with your partner's body, this helps prevent STIs and pregnancy. Place the condom over the end of the penis with the roll on the outside. With one hand pinch the teat of the condom to expel any trapped air, this will make space
Which pop group were formed in Sheffield in 1977 and took there name from a pair of detectives in the Adventures of Tin Tin?	A Decade in the Life of Thompson Twins A Decade in the Life of Thompson Twins Joe Leeway, Alannah Currie, Tom Bailey (1983) In 1977, aspiring classical pianist Tom Bailey (b. 6.18.57, Halifax, Yorkshire), joined forces with guitarists Peter Dodd and John Roog and drummer Chris Bell to form a band called Thompson Twins (after a pair of identical detectives in the cartoon Tin Tin.) Moving to London in 1978, the quartet diligently played the club scene for two years. By the time the 1980s rolled around, they were ready to take their shot at the singles charts. In time, percussionists Joe Leeway (b. 11.15.57, London) and Alannah Currie (b. 9.20.59, Auckland, New Zealand) would join Bailey, while Dodd, Roog and Bell would leave the band. When, in the mid-Eighties, the Thompson Twins became an international success it consisted of the trio of Bailey, Currie and Leeway. The band, according to Currie, strove to "make something completely different . . . using technology." At the time, many purists scoffed at the nation that "good" music could be made with machines. The Thompson Twins proved the skeptics wrong -- and became the leading purveyors of synth-pop. They were innovative, mixing dance, pop, reggae and dance elements with experimental sounds to produce a string of distinctive hit singles that were not only commercially successful but were also critically acclaimed. Daring to be different not only in their music but also in appearance, they became heroes to disaffected youth in the process. May 1980 Thompson Twin's first single, "Squares And Triangles" is released on its own independent label (Dirty Discs). November 1980 Independent label Latent releases "She's In Love With Mystery," which tops UK independent chart. Tom Bailey begins dating Alannah Currie. February 1981 The band signs with Arista Records in the UK. June 1981 The band's debut album, A Product Of..., is recorded. March 1982 Set climbs to UK#48, while the single "In The Name Of Love" soars to #1 on the US dance chart. The album is released as In The Name Of Love in the US, and stalls at US#148. April 1982 Bell, Dodd, Roog and bassist Matthew Seligman are fired, leaving the Thompson Twins consisting of the trio of Bailey, Currie and former roadie Joe Leeway. October 1982 "Lies" peaks at UK#67, and will reach US#30 in March of the following year; supported by Tears for Fears, the band embarks on an extensive UK tour. January 1983 "Love On Your Side" makes it to UK#9. In a few months it will climb to #45 on the US singles chart. March 1983 Quick Step & Side Kick peaks at UK#2. Released as Side Kicks in the US, it will spend 25 weeks on the album chart, reaching the #34 spot. April 1983 Currie's vocals are featured for the first time on the single "We Are Detective," which hits UK#7. November 1983 "Hold Me Now" climbs to UK#4. Six months later, it peaks at US #3. February 1984 "Doctor Doctor" soars to UK#3. Into The Gap hits the top spot on the UK album chart and stay there for three weeks; it will spend over a year on the US chart, peaking at #10. In October it will be certified platinum by the RIAA. March 1984 "You Take Me Up" makes it to UK#2. It will stall at US#44 in October. July 1984 As the band begins a world tour, "Doctor Doctor" reaches US#11. November 1984 "Lay Your Hands On Me" climbs to UK#13. It will take a year for the single to reach its #6 high mark on the US chart. March 1985 After two years of touring, and hard at work on a new album, Tom Bailey falls sick from exhaustion. American producer Niles Rodgers comes aboard to help finish the album. July 1985 With Bailey recovered, Thompson Twins performs with Madonna at the Live Aid benefit concert in Philadelphia. August 1985 The anti-drug song "Don't Mess With Doctor Dream" peaks at UK#15. September 1985 Here's To Future Days soars to UK#5. In November it will be certified gold by the RIAA. It's first single, "King For A Day," reaches UK#22. February 1986 Here's To Future Days climbs to US#20, while the single "King For A Day" will hit US#8 in March. September 1986 "Nothing In Common," title track
Fierce Creatures was the follow up to which successful comedy film?	Fierce Creatures: Amazon.ca: Video Fierce Creatures 2 new from CDN$ 14.41 6 used from CDN$ 4.99 Special Offers and Product Promotions Product Description Amazon.ca Never one to play by the rules, Monty Python alumnus John Cleese reunited the cast of A Fish Called Wanda for this farce about a multinational corporation's attempt to turn a public London zoo into a moneymaking concern. "It's not a sequel, it's an equal," explained producer-screenwriter-star Cleese, for the actors play completely different characters. Cleese stars as a military veteran turned ruthless corporate hatchet man sent by Australian media baron Kevin Kline to drum up business in the zoo. His plan: the "fierce creatures" policy, in which the zoo keeps only the most dangerous specimens (much to the frustration of the zookeepers). But Cleese soon finds himself up against an ambitious manager (Jamie Lee Curtis) and the owner's overanxious but dim son (Kevin Kline again), all working at cross-purposes and generally creating havoc. Perhaps it's not the equal to the hilarious Fish Called Wanda, but the stars overcome the convoluted plot with terrific comic performances and the film lands its share of comic zingers. Anyway, who wants their comedy safe? --Sean Axmaker Special Features --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Customer Reviews By charlene chambers on Oct. 6 2014 Format: DVD One of my favourite comedies. Same cast as "A Fish Called Wanda" (also an excellent comedy) but completely different movie. You do NOT have to see one to see another. John Cleese, Kevin Kline & Jamie Lee Curtis are just 3 of MANY A List celebs that do an incredible job & play off one another so well I'm not surprised that they got them all back together to do this movie! If you're looking for a good laugh, this movie will not disappoint! VERY well written & side splitting comedy. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Sending feedback... Thank you for your feedback. Sorry, we failed to record your vote. Please try again. By Oldprof on Sept. 5 2016 Format: DVD Verified Purchase This is a very sad (and unnecessary) "repeat" of the previous original, funny and very watchable Cleese comedy "A Fish Called Wanda". The new cast includes many of the UK's best comedians in small cameo roles, some not funny at all, although clearly intended to be droll. It just didn't work. I can only assume that this was cashing in on the reputation of the earlier venture. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Sending feedback... Thank you for your feedback. Sorry, we failed to record your vote. Please try again. By impitbosshereonlevel2 on March 3 2002 Format: DVD I won't compare this movie to Wanda, I promise. But while Fierce creatures has many hilarious moments, that doesn't really help classify it as a 4 star movie - 3.5 at the most. My main problem is that most of the jokes simply seem too weak - I find this hard to explain, other than trying to compare it with Oscar - both have funny moments, but most of the humor simply falls flat. And while I promised to leave Wanda out of this, I must say that had I rented this movie first, and had it not been a "sequel" to one of the funniest comedies, I would not have bought it (even though I'm a big fan of Monty Python and the great John Cleese). One person found this helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Sending feedback... Thank you for your feedback. Sorry, we failed to record your vote. Please try again. By Leonard Lato on Sept. 6 2001 Format: VHS Tape The acting of the talented John Cleese and Michael Palin cannot save this movie, which lacks even a single funny moment. The movie's premise -- pretend that tame zoo animals are fierce to attract visitors and increase profitability -- is bad enough, but the dialogue is about the worst I've ever heard. Jamie Lee Curtis can be excellent, but she is terrible here because of the abysmal script. The same sexual jokes are repeated over and over, and when Kevin Kline passes gas over and over, the viewer is reminded not of Blazing Saddles but of a moviemaker
In Greek mythology, what creature had a mans head, trunk and arms, and a horse's body and legs?	Horse Mythology: Types of Mythical Horses Creatures by Type : Horses (fabulous) Overview - Legendary creatures related to horses. Cartazonon - A beautiful orange creature that resembles a horse with a lionish mane and a single horn growing from it's forehead. Ceffyl-Dwr - A flying water horse related to the fairy. (Welsh) Centaur - A creature with the head and torso of a man and the lower body of a horse. (Greek) Each Uisge - A supernatural water horse that feeds on human flesh. (Scottish, Irish) Hippocampus - A creature with an upper body that resembles a horse and a dolphin-like lower body. (Greek) Hippogriff - A beast with a head and front legs of an eagle while the rest of its body is that of a horse. (Greek) Ichthyocentaur - A being that appears to have the upper body of a human, the forelegs of a horse or lion, and the tail of a dolphin. (Greek, Roman) Ipotanes - A being that resembles a human with the ears, tail, and legs of a horse. (Greek) Karkadann - A carnivorous unicorn found in the desert regions of North Africa and India. (African, Indian) Kelpie - A supernatural water horse found near lakes and rivers in Scotland. (Scottish) Kimpurushas - A servant spirt the resembles a horse with a human head. (Hindu) Nix - A shapeshifter that can appear as a human, horse, snake, fish, or mermaid. (German) Noggle - A small grey horse with supernatural powers. (Celtic) Pegasus - A creature that resembles a horse with wings. (Greek) Phooka - A pitch black being with glowing red eyes. Takes the shape of a horse, dog, or giant bird. (Irish) Sileni - A bipedal being that appears human form the waist up and horse from the waist down. (Greek) Unicorn - A horse-like creature with a single spiral horn growing from its forehead. (Prevalent) Unipeg - A winged horse-like creature with a single spiral horn growing from its forehead. Xanthus - The name of an immortal horse with the power of speech. (Greek)
Hermit, spider and blue are all types of which creature?	All About Spiders - Types of Spiders, Life Cycle, etc. All About Spiders Spider Killer What are Spiders? Spiders are the invertebrate predator specialist of the animal kingdom. In comparison to their cousins the insects who make up over 89% if the arthropods, spiders rank second coming, in at around 6.6%. The lack of speciation in the Araneae order does not hinder these predators from inhabiting every known ecosystem inhabited by other arthropods. Spiders are masters of the hunt, camouflage, tricksters, and trappers. Hunting any invertebrate or small vertebrate prey they encounter, even other spiders. The arachnids encompass respectively over 40,000 identified species worldwide, in which 3,400 species call North America their home. Spiders have eight legs, two body regions, and anywhere from two to as many as eight eyes. Sizes vary from family to family, as small as 1mm to 70mm or larger. Spider Taxonomy This is kingdom of all animals on the planet or the multicellular complex organism group Phylum: Arthropoda This is the phylum of the invertebrates, or no bones They have exoskeletons, segments, and joints Order: Araneae (Spiders) In the order there are over 40,000 species of spider worldwide 3,400 of them are found in North America Order: Opiliones The order of the Harvestmen, and also known as the daddy long legs These are not spiders but close relatives There are 5,000 worldwide and 235 are native to North America Suborder Mygalomorphae Tarantula, trapdoor, purseweb, and funnelweb spiders Suborder Araneomorphae Known as the true spider order Class: Chelicerata Spider History Where Do Spiders Come From? The spider has a worldwide reputation. Spiders are perceived with mixed emotions, from being unwelcome, feared, loved, or respected throughout many cultures. The first spider to walk the earth was believed to be in the Triassic period. The period dates back to over 200 million years ago. Spider mythology tales have been told in cultures throughout history on the arachnid class. The Greeks told a story of a young foolish girl who challenged the great goddess Athena to a weaving contest. The girls name was Arachne. Athena made a marvelous spun master piece but it still fell short in comparison to the sheer perfection and detail of the young Arachne’s creation. In anger, the goddess punished the girl, turning her into a spider to live the remaining years of her life spinning. The Native Americans also told stories involving the spider. The Navajo Indians spoke of a spider woman that taught the women of the tribe to weave. As for the Pueblo tribe, they spoke of a spider woman at creation. The Cherokee believed that the spider brought fire to their people. Spiders are also believed to have weaved dream catchers. The catcher caught the good dreams of life based on Sioux Indian tales. Tales stretch the African cultures as well, speaking of the spider as the “Anansi,” meaning trickster. The spider was also seen as a source of inspirations by some cultures. The spider was a well-known and respected creature over the years. Spiders are far less diverse in habits and morphology in comparison to the insects. Those facts aside, the order of spiders still inhabit all of the same terrestrial environments. Where there are other arthropods, spiders with be there to prey on them. The diversity of spiders can be noticed in the unique behaviors, mimicry, intricate webs, dwellings, and toxic venoms. Spiders’ body shape and design have changed very little over the millions of years they have been present on the earth. Spider Map (Spider Locations) (click to enlarge) The best way to know a spiders habitat is to know what they eat. They are found on every landmass where arthropods are found and thrive such as flies, ladybugs, aphids, ants, roaches, leaf bugs, grasshoppers, crickets, beetles, other insects, spiders as well, even small vertebrates like fish, and mice. Spiders can be hunters of any climate, from mountains, deserts, rivers, lakes, swamps, forest, rain forests, grasslands, cities, fa
In which film did Robert De Niro play boxer Jake La Motta?	Raging Bull (1980) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC An emotionally self-destructive boxer's journey through life, as the violence and temper that leads him to the top in the ring destroys his life outside it. Director: Jake LaMotta (based on the book by) (as Jake La Motta), Joseph Carter (with) \| 3 more credits » Stars: a list of 46 titles created 18 Oct 2011 a list of 33 titles created 04 Apr 2013 a list of 25 titles created 09 Nov 2013 a list of 45 titles created 11 Jun 2014 a list of 26 titles created 06 Sep 2014 Search for " Raging Bull " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won 2 Oscars. Another 22 wins & 24 nominations. See more awards » Videos A mentally unstable Vietnam War veteran works as a night-time taxi driver in New York City where the perceived decadence and sleaze feeds his urge for violent action, attempting to save a preadolescent prostitute in the process. Director: Martin Scorsese Greed, deception, money, power, and murder occur between two best friends, a mafia underboss and a casino owner, for a trophy wife over a gambling empire. Director: Martin Scorsese Henry Hill and his friends work their way up through the mob hierarchy. Director: Martin Scorsese An in-depth examination of the ways in which the U.S. Vietnam War impacts and disrupts the lives of people in a small industrial town in Pennsylvania. Director: Michael Cimino A group of professional bank robbers start to feel the heat from police when they unknowingly leave a clue at their latest heist. Director: Michael Mann A former Prohibition-era Jewish gangster returns to the Lower East Side of Manhattan over thirty years later, where he once again must confront the ghosts and regrets of his old life. Director: Sergio Leone During the Vietnam War, Captain Willard is sent on a dangerous mission into Cambodia to assassinate a renegade colonel who has set himself up as a god among a local tribe. Director: Francis Ford Coppola In Miami in 1980, a determined Cuban immigrant takes over a drug cartel and succumbs to greed. Director: Brian De Palma A small-time hood struggles with a moral crisis regarding his friends, family, business, and his conflicting religious beliefs. Director: Martin Scorsese A criminal pleads insanity after getting into trouble again and once in the mental institution rebels against the oppressive nurse and rallies up the scared patients. Director: Milos Forman A pragmatic U.S. Marine observes the dehumanizing effects the Vietnam War has on his fellow recruits from their brutal boot camp training to the bloody street fighting in Hue. Director: Stanley Kubrick Rocky Balboa, a small-time boxer, gets a supremely rare chance to fight heavy-weight champion Apollo Creed in a bout in which he strives to go the distance for his self-respect. Director: John G. Avildsen Edit Storyline When Jake LaMotta steps into a boxing ring and obliterates his opponent, he's a prizefighter. But when he treats his family and friends the same way, he's a ticking time bomb, ready to go off at any moment. Though LaMotta wants his family's love, something always seems to come between them. Perhaps it's his violent bouts of paranoia and jealousy. This kind of rage helped make him a champ, but in real life, he winds up in the ring alone. Written by alfiehitchie 19 December 1980 (USA) See more » Also Known As: The Raging Bull See more » Filming Locations: $13,568 (USA) (28 January 2005) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia The cross that once hung over Martin Scorsese 's parents' bed can be seen hanging over Jake LaMotta and Vicki LaMotta 's bed. See more » Goofs Early on in the movie, Jake tells Joey to punch him. Joey does so, repeatedly, and leaves his ring on thereby c
Who won the PFA Players Player of the Year award after his first Premiership season in 2001/02?	BBC SPORT \| Football \| Gerrard named player of the year Gerrard named player of the year It is the first time Gerrard has won the prestigous award Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has claimed the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year award. It is the first time the 25-year-old has been named player of the year by his peers, although he was Young Player of the Year in 2001. Gerrard, who a day earlier helped Liverpool win their FA Cup semi-final, said: "I am still in shock. "To go through to another FA Cup final and win this special award in the same weekend is fantastic for me." Wayne Rooney, the 20-year-old Manchester United striker, won the PFA Young Player of the Year award for the second successive season. PFA PLAYER OF THE YEAR 1996: Les Ferdinand (Newcastle) 2000: Roy Keane (Man Utd) 2001: Teddy Sheringham (Man Utd) 2002: Ruud van Nistelrooy (Man Utd) 2003: Thierry Henry (Arsenal) 2005: John Terry (Chelsea) 2006: Steven Gerrard (Liverpool) Rooney had been a contender for the senior player of the year prize - along with Gerrard, Arsenal striker Thierry Henry and the Chelsea trio Joe Cole, Frank Lampard and John Terry, who won last year. Gerrard was third in last season's vote but then went on to guide the Reds to Champions League victory against AC Milan in Istanbul. Players receive two votes and Gerrard revealed that he had voted for Henry and England team-mate Rooney. Manchester United star Rooney said he was pleased to again pick up the young player prize. "To win it twice on the run is a great honour and I am delighted with the award," Rooney said. He beat off competition from Charlton striker Darren Bent, team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo, Tottenham's Aaron Lennon, Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas and West Ham defender Anton Ferdinand. Rooney added: "I voted for Fabregas, but it was close between him and Darren Bent." PFA YOUNG PLAYER OF THE YEAR 1996: Robbie Fowler (Liverpool) 2005: Wayne Rooney (Manchester Utd) 2006: Wayne Rooney (Manchester Utd) It was no surprise that champions Chelsea had the most players named in the Premiership Team of the Year in the shape of John Terry, William Gallas, Joe Cole and Frank Lampard. Newcastle's Shay Given was picked in goal while Wigan full-back Pascal Chimbonda was also included after a solid season for Paul Jewell's side. But Wigan star Chimbonda fears it has come too late to land him a place in France's World Cup squad. He said: "I have not given up hope. The window is still open, but the manager tends to look at the bigger players at the bigger clubs. "Maybe he did not think Wigan would do as well as they have, so in that respect it will hardly be a surprise if I don't make it. "But it's such a big honour. To make it into the PFA team means it has been a fantastic season, with a lot of pleasure derived from the fact the team have stayed up. "To do so well has been a massive surprise. I was expecting a battle against relegation, so the way the season has gone, it has been far beyond my expectations." Player of the Year: Young Player of the Year: Wayne Rooney (Manchester United) Premiership Team of the Year: Shay Given (Newcastle), Pascal Chimbonda (Wigan), John Terry (Chelsea), Jamie Carragher (Liverpool), William Gallas (Chelsea), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), Joe Cole (Chelsea), Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United), Thierry Henry (Arsenal), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United). Championship Team of the Year: Marcus Hahnemann (Reading), Gary Kelly (Leeds), Ibrahima Sonko (Reading), Joleon Lescott (Wolves), Nicky Shorey (Reading), Steve Sidwell (Reading), Ashley Young (Watford), Phil Jagielka (Sheffield United), Jason Koumas (Cardiff), Marlon King (Watford), Kevin Doyle (Reading) League One Team of the Year: Darryl Flahavan (Southend), Greg Halford (Colchester), Sam Sodje (Brentford), Adam Barrett (Southend), Gareth Roberts (Tranmere), Neil Danns (Colchester), Andy Robinson (Swansea), Kevin Maher (Southend) Michael McIndoe (Doncaster), Lee Trundle (Swansea), Billy Sharp (Scunthorpe). League Two Team of the Year: Joe Hart (Shrewsbury), Da
Brian Deane scored the first ever Premiership goal for which team?	Game Winners: Brian Deane’s Premiere Premier League Goal \| Made Man Mademan › Entertainment › Sports › Pro Sports › Soccer › Game Winners: Brian Deane’s Premiere Premier League Goal Game Winners: Brian Deane’s Premiere Premier League Goal Back in 1992, Brian Deane scored the first goal in England’s hallowed Premier League. We asked him about it, the team he now coaches and the World Cup. Facebook Twitter Stumble Google+ Save From 1985 to 2006, Brian Deane was a journeyman English striker who netted 195 goals for nine professional soccer teams in three countries. He played for storied clubs like Leeds United, West Ham and Benfica, and he even appeared for his country three times. But without a doubt, his most famous day on a soccer field occurred on August 15, 1992. The top division in English soccer had broken away from its previous governing body and rebranded itself the FA Premier League in an attempt to make more money off TV rights, and nine games began that day at the same time to kick off the league. Deane, playing for Sheffield United, headed home a goal in the fifth minute against Manchester United, making him the first player to score in the Premier League—what is now the most-watched soccer league in the world, broadcast in 212 territories to a potential TV audience of 4.7 billion people. With the 2014 FIFA World Cup in full swing, we tracked down Deane in Norway, where he is now the coach of Sarpsborg 08 in the top Norwegian league, to ask about his finest hour. “If you’re going to score the first goal in the Premier League, I suppose you better have scored it against Man United.” Going into the first day of games of the FA Premier League, was everyone aware that the player who scored the first goal would be a big deal? Ha ha, I think at the time, we knew that there was a structural change to the league. And obviously, you always want to get off on the right foot. And not only myself but people like Ian Wright, Alan Shearer, Les Ferdinand and Teddy Sheringham would have been thinking about being the first person to do that. I had a pretty decent record on the opening day of the season, so I was quite confident going in that I would score. I didn’t know for sure that I would get the first goal, but it was a nice surprise when I found that out. Can you describe the goal? We were playing Manchester United at home. Whenever we played Manchester, we always decided to attack them rather than sit back, and that game was no different. We ended up with a throw-in on the right-hand side as we were attacking the Kop Stand. Carl Bradshaw lined up to take a long throw-in. Alan Cork flicked it on and I managed to get in between Gary Pallister and Peter Schmeichel. And the rest is history, I suppose, as they say. Those are two pretty good guys to get in between. Two big guys, a couple of legends. I ended up playing with Gary at Middlesbrough. And obviously at the time, Schmeichel was perhaps one of the best goalkeepers in the world. So from that point of view, it was very satisfying. You also scored the second goal of the game, which turned out to be the game-winner. On a penalty kick. Yeah, I think that was the first penalty scored in the Premier League as well, somebody told me the other day. What do you remember about that one? I was feeling pretty confident at the time, having already scored. I was playing quite well. I remember putting the ball down, and I lined up with the Manchester United supporters behind the goal. And I just sent Peter Schmeichel the wrong way, which was, again, pretty satisfying, ha ha. Did you have a chance at a hat trick? Actually, I had a goal disallowed in the first half as well, so yeah, I could have had a hat trick. To top it off, you beat Manchester United, the eventual champs and winner of seven of the first 10 Premier League titles. Did that make it extra sweet? Well, if you’re going to score the first goal in the Premier League, I suppose you better have scored it against Man United than somebody who hasn’t had as good a record. So yeah, that probably makes it sweeter. Like all the great
Who was the top scorer in the first English Premiership in 1992/93, playing for both Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur?	Premier League Top Scorers \| Most Premier League Goals Barrie 25 May, 2012 Best of SL , English Premier League , Football Stats , Lists Who are the the all time Premier League top scorers? Which Premier League players have scored 100 goals or more? Who has scored the most goals in each Premier League season? And who is the top Premier League scorer this season? Below we’ve answered all of the above questions – all players in the Premier League 100 club, the golden boot winners from previous Premier League seasons and the goalscoring charts from the most recent (2013/2014) Premier League season. The top five Premier League goal scorers get their own little write up and a link to video of their goals. Everyone outside of that gets just their name, the clubs they played and scored for (or club, in the case of Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and Matt LeTissier) and, of course, their total number of Premier League goals. You can also jump directly to the Premier League Golden Boot winners and Most Premier League goals this season sections. Premier League Top Scorers This Season All Time Premier League Top Scorers The top ten all time Premier League top scorers are: 1. Alan Shearer: 260 goals in 434 appearances 2. Andy Cole: 187 goals in 408 appearances 2. Wayne Rooney: 187 goals in 374 appearances * 4. Frank Lampard: 177 goals in 586 appearances 5. Thierry Henry: 175 goals in 258 appearances 6. Robbie Fowler: 163 goals in 375 appearances 7. Michael Owen: 163 goals in 362 appearances 8. Les Ferdinand: 150 goals in 347 appearances 9. Teddy Sheringham: 147 goals in 407 appearances 10. Robin van Persie: 144 goals in 314 appearances *Still playing ———————————————————————————————————- ALAN SHEARER: Blackburn (1992-1996), Newcastle (1996-2006) Alan Shearer, OBE, was born on 13th August 1970. Having started his career at Southampton, he went on to become one of the most prolific scorers of all time with Blackburn and his beloved Newcastle. Great in the air, predatory from close range and deadly from distance, Shearer was at one time the complete striker. A series of knee injuries robbed him of some pace, but Shearer adapted his game in his later years and continued to find the net. After the first ten years of the Premier League, Shearer was named as the outstanding player of the decade. He is also listed in the FIFA 100 greatest living footballers. Shearer played 63 times for England, scoring 30 goals. He captained the side on 34 occasions. Now working as a pundit on BBC television’s Match of the Day, Shearer had a brief spell as Newcastle United manager in 2008/9, when he took charge for the last eight games but was unable to save the club from relegation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqkfzH7A8Ow ANDY COLE: Newcastle (1993-95), Manchester Utd (1995-2001), Blackburn (2001-04), Fulham (2004-05), Man City (2005-06), Portsmouth (2006-07), Birmingham (2007), Sunderland (2007-08) Andy Cole, or Andrew Cole, as he now prefers to be called was born on 15th October 1971. He began his career with Arsenal, but played just one game before moving to Bristol City. His goal scoring exploits for The Robins caught the attention of Kevin Keegan at Newcastle, who signed the striker in 1993. Cole partnered Peter Beardsley, won the First Division and continued scoring in the Premier League for he following two seasons. He was sold controversially to Manchester United in 1995, where he went on to achieve huge success. He was the top scorer in Europe for United in the treble winning season of 1998-99, a season in which he and Dwight Yorke contributed 53 goals between them overall. Cole scored the goal that won the Premier League title, and the goal that took them to the Champions League final. He has five Premier League winners medals, one Champions League winners medal and two FA Cup winners medals. Since leaving United Cole has played at Blackburn, Fulham, Mancheser City, Portsmouth, Birmingham and Sunderland, without quite recapturing his best goal scoring form. Cole finished his career with a loan move to Burnley and a brief spell at Nottingham Forest
After the 1994/95 Premiership season, which Tottenham Hotspur player became the first foreigner to win the footballer of the year award?	1994 95 in english football : definition of 1994 95 in english football and synonyms of 1994 95 in english football (English) Overview Premiership Blackburn Rovers ended their 81-year wait for the league title thanks to the strike partnership of Alan Shearer and Chris Sutton which scored a total of more than 50 league goals. Manchester United would have made it three league titles in a row if they had been able to turn a 1-1 draw with West Ham United into a win on the final day of the season. Newly promoted Nottingham Forest finished third and qualified for the UEFA Cup along with fourth placed Liverpool (also League Cup winners) and fifth placed Leeds United . After this season the Premier League would be reduced to 20 clubs, so there would be four relegation places this time round. They were occupied by Crystal Palace , Norwich City (who had narrowly missed out on the league title two years earlier), Leicester City and Ipswich Town . Division One The streamlining of the Premier League meant that just two clubs would be promoted from Division One in 1995. Middlesbrough won the Division One title in their first season under Bryan Robson , while Reading were the club that were to fail to win promotion despite finishing second in the table. Instead, they competed in the playoffs , losing to Bolton Wanderers in the final, who achieved their second promotion in three years under Bruce Rioch - as well as being League Cup runners-up. 1995 saw four clubs relegated from Division One - Swindon Town (relegated for the second straight season), Burnley , Bristol City and Notts County . Sunderland narrowly avoided the drop following the arrival of enthusiastic new manager Peter Reid , who over the next few years would bring dramatic improvements to the Wearsiders. Division Two There would only be two promotion places in Division Two for 1994-95. They were occupied by champions Birmingham City and playoff winners Huddersfield Town , both enjoying success after seasons of disappointment. Going down were Cambridge United , Plymouth Argyle , Cardiff City , Chester City and Leyton Orient Division Three This season saw three clubs go up from Division Three instead of four clubs. They were champions Carlisle United , runners-up Walsall and playoff winners Chesterfield . Exeter City , who almost went out of business in mid-season, finished bottom of Division Three but kept their league status because Conference champions Macclesfield Town were unable to meet the league's stadium capacity requirements. Successful players Alan Shearer was the English league's top scorer with 34 Premiership goals for champions Blackburn Rovers. 20-year-old Robbie Fowler collected a League Cup winner's medal with Liverpool as well as the PFA Young Player of the Year award, following another season of strong goalscoring, and team mate Steve McManaman capped the cup final with a man of the match display in a season where he charted 20 assists in the league. Peter Schmeichel established himself as a world-class goalkeeper by conceding just 4 goals in 18 home Premiership fixtures with Manchester United . Stan Collymore scored 22 Premiership goals for Nottingham Forest and was soon on his way to Liverpool for an English record fee of £8.4million. Experienced Scottish striker John Hendrie was the driving force in Middlesbrough's return to the Premiership after a two-year absence. 36-year-old Tranmere Rovers striker John Aldridge was Division One's leading goalscorer with 24 league goals. Bolton Wanderers midfielder Jason McAteer established himself as one of the most exciting young talents in England and would soon be on his way to Liverpool . Wrexham striker Gary Bennett scored a staggering 39 goals in all competitions. Huddersfield Town striker Andy Booth who scored an impressive 30 goals during this season as well as make international honours with the England Under 21 squad . Walsall wingers Scott Houghton and Martin O'Connor almost single handedly earned their club's promotion to Division Two. Successful managers Kenny Dalglish become only the third
Which team won the first English Premiership in 1992/93?	My Football Facts & Stats \| All-Time Premier League Statistics All-Time Top 100 Premier League goalscorers from Season 1992-93 to 2016-17. PREMIER LEAGUE Despite significant European success during the 1970s, the 1980s had marked a low point for English football. Stadiums were crumbling, supporters endured poor facilities, hooliganism was rife, and English clubs were banned from European competition following the events at Heysel in 1985. The Football League First Division, which had been the top level of English football since 1888, was well behind leagues such as Italy's Serie A and Spain's La Liga in attendances and revenues, and several top English players had moved abroad. However, by the turn of the 1990s the downward trend was starting to reverse; England had been successful in the 1990 FIFA World Cup , reaching the semi-finals. UEFA, European football's governing body, lifted the five-year ban on English clubs playing in European competitions in 1990. The Taylor Report on stadium safety standards, which proposed expensive upgrades to create all-seater stadiums in the aftermath of the Hillsborough disaster, was published in January of that year. Television money had also become much more important; the Football League received £6.3 million for a two-year agreement in 1986, but when that deal was renewed in 1988, the price rose to £44m over four years. The 1988 negotiations were the first signs of a breakaway league; ten clubs threatened to leave and form a "super league", but were eventually persuaded to stay. As stadiums improved and match attendance and revenues rose, the country's top teams again considered leaving the Football League in order to capitalise on the growing influx of money being pumped into the sport. At the close of the 1991 season, a proposal for the establishment of a new league was tabled that would bring more money into the game overall. The Founder Members Agreement, signed on 17 July 1991 by the game's top-flight clubs, established the basic principles for setting up the FA Premier League. The newly formed top division would have commercial independence from the Football Association and the Football League, giving the FA Premier League license to negotiate its own broadcast and sponsorship agreements. This was considered necessary so that English clubs could once again compete with and beat the best of Europe, while attracting the best talent in the world, something which in 1991 seemed practically unthinkable. In 1992 the First Division clubs resigned from the Football League en masse and on 27 May 1992 the FA Premier League was formed as a limited company working out of an office at the Football Association's then headquarters in Lancaster Gate. This meant a break-up of the 104-year-old Football League that had operated until then with four divisions; the Premier League would operate with a single division and the Football League with three.There was no change in competition format; the same number of teams competed in the top flight, and promotion and relegation between the Premier League and the new First Division remained on the same terms as between the old First and Second Divisions. The number of clubs in the Premier League decreased from 22 in 1992-93 to just 20 three seasons later. It has remained at 20 clubs since season 1995-96. Only five of those 40 clubs have won the Premier League title - Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Blackburn & manchester City. The 2009-10 Premier League title was won by Chelsea by one point from Manchester United. Chelsea's goals scored total of 103 was the highest in the Top Flight of English Football since the Tottenham Hotspur 'double-winning' team of 1960-61. Arsenal finished in third place with Tottenham Hotspur recording their first Top Four finish of the Premier League Era to qualify for the UEFA Champions League after a gap of 49 years away from Europe's elite competition. A new regulation introduced for the 2010-11 season is that every Premier League club must name a maximum squad of 25 players and these, together with an unlimited number
Playing for Leeds United in August 1992, who became the first player to score a hat-trick in the Premiership?	HERE'S A FEW MORE FIRSTS - Mirror Online News HERE'S A FEW MORE FIRSTS ERIC CANTONA was the first player to score a hat-trick in the Premier League, when Leeds Utd beat Tottenham 5-0 on August 15 1992. Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email ERIC CANTONA was the first player to score a hat-trick in the Premier League, when Leeds Utd beat Tottenham 5-0 on August 15 1992. EFAN EKOKU of Norwich City was the first player to score four goals in one Premier League match. ANDYCOLE was the first player to score five goals in a Premiership match, for Manchester United v Ipswich in the 1994/95 season. The final score was 9-0, which is also a Premiership record for the biggest victory/defeat. LES FERDINAND scored the Premiership's 10,000th goal in Tottenham's 4-0 win over Fulham in December 2001. THE OLDEST PLAYER to play in the Premiership was Manchester City goalkeeper John Burridge who was 43 years, 4 months and 26 days when he came on as a half time substitute for Manchester City v Newcastle United on April 29, 1995. TOTTENHAM goalkeeper Erik Thorstvedt became the first Premier League substitute when he replaced Ian Walker in the first Premiership season in 1992. SWINDON TOWN were the first team to concede 100 Premiership goals iwhen they were relegated in 1993/94. Like us on Facebook
Who were the first team to field an all foreign starting line up in the English Premiership?	History of the English Premier League - SuperSport - Football History of the English Premier League William McGregor statue © Action Images What is now known as the English Premier League has its roots in an earlier league, called the Football League, which was originally founded in 1888. The Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football. It was the top level football league in England from its foundation until 1992. Since 1995 it has had 72 clubs evenly divided into three divisions, which are currently known as The Championship, League One and League Two. Promotion and relegation between these divisions is a central feature of the League and is further extended to allow the top Championship clubs to exchange places with the lowest placed clubs in the Premier League. A director of Aston Villa, William McGregor, was the first to set out to bring some order to a chaotic world where clubs arranged their own fixtures. On March 2, 1888, he wrote to the committee of his own club, Aston Villa, as well as to those of Blackburn Rovers, Bolton Wanderers, Preston North End and West Bromwich Albion, suggesting the creation of a league competition that would provide a number of guaranteed fixtures for its member clubs each season. The first meeting was held at Anderson's Hotel in London on March 23, 1888, on the eve of the FA Cup Final. The Football League was formally created and named in Manchester at a further meeting on April 17 at the Royal Hotel. In 1992, the First Division clubs resigned from the Football League to take advantage of a lucrative television rights deal and on May 27, 1992, the Premier League as we know it today was formed. This meant a break-up of the 104-year-old Football League that had operated until then with four divisions; the Premier League would operate with a single division and the Football League with three. There was no change in competition format; the same number of teams competed in the top flight, and promotion and relegation between the Premier League and the new First Division remained on the same terms as between the old First and Second Divisions. The 22 inaugural members of the new Premier League were Arsenal, Aston Villa, Blackburn Rovers, Chelsea, Coventry City, Crystal Palace, Everton, Ipswich Town, Leeds United, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Middlesbrough, Norwich City, Nottingham Forest, Oldham Athletic, Queens Park Rangers, Sheffield United, Sheffield Wednesday, Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, and Wimbledon. A total of 43 clubs have played in the Premier League from its inception in 1992 until the end of the 2009/10 season. Two other clubs (Luton Town and Notts County) were signatories to the original agreement that created the Premier League, but were relegated prior to the inaugural Premier League season and have not subsequently returned to the top flight. Seven clubs have been members of the Premier League for every season since its inception. This group is composed of Arsenal, Aston Villa, Chelsea, Everton, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur. Due to insistence by Fifa that domestic leagues reduce the number of games clubs played, the number of clubs was reduced to 20 in 1995 when four teams were relegated from the league and only two teams promoted. On June 8, 2006, Fifa requested that all major European leagues, including Italy's Serie A and Spain's La Liga be reduced to 18 teams by the start of the 2007/08 season. The Premier League responded by announcing their intention to resist such a reduction. Ultimately, the 2007/08 season kicked off again with 20 teams. The league changed its name from the FA Premier League to simply the Premier League in 2007. FOREIGN PLAYERS At the inception of the Premier League in 1992/93, just 11 players named in the starting line-ups for the first round of matches were 'foreign' (players hailing from outside of the
As at the start of the 2002/03 season, who is the Premiership's all-time top scorer?	Premier League Top Scorers \| Most Premier League Goals Barrie 25 May, 2012 Best of SL , English Premier League , Football Stats , Lists Who are the the all time Premier League top scorers? Which Premier League players have scored 100 goals or more? Who has scored the most goals in each Premier League season? And who is the top Premier League scorer this season? Below we’ve answered all of the above questions – all players in the Premier League 100 club, the golden boot winners from previous Premier League seasons and the goalscoring charts from the most recent (2013/2014) Premier League season. The top five Premier League goal scorers get their own little write up and a link to video of their goals. Everyone outside of that gets just their name, the clubs they played and scored for (or club, in the case of Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and Matt LeTissier) and, of course, their total number of Premier League goals. You can also jump directly to the Premier League Golden Boot winners and Most Premier League goals this season sections. Premier League Top Scorers This Season All Time Premier League Top Scorers The top ten all time Premier League top scorers are: 1. Alan Shearer: 260 goals in 434 appearances 2. Andy Cole: 187 goals in 408 appearances 2. Wayne Rooney: 187 goals in 374 appearances * 4. Frank Lampard: 177 goals in 586 appearances 5. Thierry Henry: 175 goals in 258 appearances 6. Robbie Fowler: 163 goals in 375 appearances 7. Michael Owen: 163 goals in 362 appearances 8. Les Ferdinand: 150 goals in 347 appearances 9. Teddy Sheringham: 147 goals in 407 appearances 10. Robin van Persie: 144 goals in 314 appearances *Still playing ———————————————————————————————————- ALAN SHEARER: Blackburn (1992-1996), Newcastle (1996-2006) Alan Shearer, OBE, was born on 13th August 1970. Having started his career at Southampton, he went on to become one of the most prolific scorers of all time with Blackburn and his beloved Newcastle. Great in the air, predatory from close range and deadly from distance, Shearer was at one time the complete striker. A series of knee injuries robbed him of some pace, but Shearer adapted his game in his later years and continued to find the net. After the first ten years of the Premier League, Shearer was named as the outstanding player of the decade. He is also listed in the FIFA 100 greatest living footballers. Shearer played 63 times for England, scoring 30 goals. He captained the side on 34 occasions. Now working as a pundit on BBC television’s Match of the Day, Shearer had a brief spell as Newcastle United manager in 2008/9, when he took charge for the last eight games but was unable to save the club from relegation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqkfzH7A8Ow ANDY COLE: Newcastle (1993-95), Manchester Utd (1995-2001), Blackburn (2001-04), Fulham (2004-05), Man City (2005-06), Portsmouth (2006-07), Birmingham (2007), Sunderland (2007-08) Andy Cole, or Andrew Cole, as he now prefers to be called was born on 15th October 1971. He began his career with Arsenal, but played just one game before moving to Bristol City. His goal scoring exploits for The Robins caught the attention of Kevin Keegan at Newcastle, who signed the striker in 1993. Cole partnered Peter Beardsley, won the First Division and continued scoring in the Premier League for he following two seasons. He was sold controversially to Manchester United in 1995, where he went on to achieve huge success. He was the top scorer in Europe for United in the treble winning season of 1998-99, a season in which he and Dwight Yorke contributed 53 goals between them overall. Cole scored the goal that won the Premier League title, and the goal that took them to the Champions League final. He has five Premier League winners medals, one Champions League winners medal and two FA Cup winners medals. Since leaving United Cole has played at Blackburn, Fulham, Mancheser City, Portsmouth, Birmingham and Sunderland, without quite recapturing his best goal scoring form. Cole finished his career with a loan move to Burnley and a brief spell at Nottingham Forest
How many own goals were scored in the 2001/02 Premiership season?	Ranking the 24 Players Who Have Scored 100 Premier League Goals \| Bleacher Report Ranking the 24 Players Who Have Scored 100 Premier League Goals By Mark Jones , Featured Columnist Dec 5, 2015 Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse the slideshow Clive Brunskill/Getty Images 59 Comments If he manages to score four more Premier League goals, then Stoke City's Peter Crouch will join and expand an exclusive club. Presuming that no-one else gets there before him (and Sergio Aguero is the next closest player currently in the division on 85), then Crouch will become the 25th player to have netted 100 goals in the Premier League since its move to its current form in 1992. But what about the other 24? We know how many goals they scored, but who were the best players amongst them? You're bound to have your own opinions, but here's one take on it. Jamie McDonald/Getty Images Goals: 106 Ask anyone to name the 24 players on this list, and it might be a while before they come to Darren Bent. One of five players in our list to have scored his goals for six different clubs, the former Ipswich, Charlton, Tottenham, Sunderland, Aston Villa and Fulham forward was always a fairly reliable goalscorer who managed to pick up 13 England caps (scoring four goals), but concerns over his linkup play meant that he was never really considered a top-quality forward. Now 31, Bent is challenging for promotion back to the Premier League with Derby County these days. Ben Radford/Getty Images Goals: 111 Goals in the lower leagues at Cambridge United brought Dion Dublin to the attention of Alex Ferguson's Manchester United in 1992, and although it wouldn't quite work out for the big front man at Old Trafford, he would become one of the more recognisable Premier League forwards over the next decade with two different clubs. He shared the Golden Boot with Liverpool's Michael Owen and Blackburn's Chris Sutton when in the colours of Coventry City in 1997/98 before moving on to Aston Villa and playing there for six years, helping them to the FA Cup final in 2000. Mike Hewitt/Getty Images Goals: 110 Unfairly derided for much of his career for both club and country, Emile Heskey deserves his place on this list for his hard work and his occasional ability to turn in unstoppable performances. After coming through the ranks at Leicester City, it was after an £11 million move to Liverpool in 2000 that we really began to see the best of Heskey, who scored 22 goals in his first full season at Anfield as the Reds won the League Cup, FA Cup and UEFA Cup. Being played out of position by Gerard Houllier didn't help his later Liverpool career, however, but he made up his Premier League century with later moves to Birmingham, Wigan and Aston Villa. Tony O''Brien/Getty Images Goals: 127 In scoring for the Mackems, Defoe has relegated Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink to 12th place in the 100-plus list, but the Dutchman just pips the Englishman here thanks to his more exciting style of play. One of the division's top forwards in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Hasselbaink possessed a hugely powerful shot and could score from virtually any distance. Whilst in the colours of Leeds United, he shared the Golden Boot with Liverpool's Michael Owen and Manchester United's Dwight Yorke in 1998/99 before he won it outright with 23 goals for Chelsea in 2000/01. Shaun Botterill/Getty Images Goals: 123 Another with goals for numerous Premier League clubs, Dwight Yorke is really only associated with two. It was at Aston Villa that the Trinidadian really burst on to the scene and established himself as one of the most exciting forwards in the country, form that prompted a £12.6 million move to Manchester United in 1998. As first seasons go, Yorke's at Old Trafford turned out to be pretty special. He was a key part of the side that won the treble, was the joint-top scorer in the Premier League and was voted the division's player of the year. Shaun Botterill/Getty Images Goals: 187 At the time of writing, he's level with Wayne Rooney as the second-top scorer in Premier League history, and Andy Cole found
What is Homer's local bar called?	Homer Simpson \| Simpsons Wiki \| Fandom powered by Wikia Homer Jay Simpson, Sr., [14] also known as Homer Samson, [15] Homie, [16] Home-boy, [17] Colonel Homer , [18] Dancin' Homer , [19] Homer Thompson , [20] Max Power , [21] Cornelius Talmadge , [22] El Homo , and The Pie Man , is the main protagonist of the show and the spouse of Marge Simpson and the father of Bart Simpson , Lisa Simpson , and Maggie Simpson . Homer is overweight, lazy, and often ignorant to the world around him. Although Homer has many flaws he has shown great caring, love, and even bravery to those he cares about. He served as the main protagonist of the TV Series and the the 2007 film . Homer works as a low level safety inspector at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant, in Sector 7G , although he is often incompetent and mostly sleeps on duty and eats the donuts that are provided. He spends a great deal of his time at Moe's Tavern with his lifelong friends Barney , Carl , Lenny , and bartender Moe . At his home , he can often be found sitting on the couch mindlessly watching TV while snacking on food and drinking Duff . Homer is the only son of Abe and Mona . Homer may just be a normal man but he has had many great achievements and experiences in his life. He's won an academy award, been to space, and has saved Springfield more than once. He also may have some form of superhuman endurance as he's been seriously injured many times but survived. He is named after Matt Groening 's father Homer Groening. Contents Biography Homer in 1974. Homer was raised on the Simpson farm by his parents until they were forced to move out in 1964 due to Homer spooking the cows by jumping out of a bale of hay and scaring them into giving sour milk, causing the bank to foreclose it. At some point during his childhood, Abe (who was in his early forties at the time of Homer's birth) seemed to feed beer to Homer Simpson, but he quit drinking beer until he was older upon Barney 's suggestion after he caused a multi-car pileup in his playschool car. In the late 1960s, while Homer was between nine and twelve years of age, Mona went into hiding following a run-in with the law . However, before she started protesting, she took Homer and her husband to the Woodstock Music Festival, where Homer ended up briefly adopting the Hippie lifestyle (and Abe Simpson attempted to send him off to the Vietnam War as punishment for wanting to be a hippie, but obviously failed, given Homer's age at the time). In 1966, Homer along with Lenny , Carl and Moe Szyslak went over to a deep gorge for a nice swim, but the water was drained. When investigating why the lake was reduced to a muddy pit, he stumbled upon a decomposing corpse inside the pipe, greatly traumatizing him and leading to his 'occasional' overeating. Homer attended Springfield High School and fell in love with Marge Bouvier in 1974. [23] After high school, Homer and Marge bought an apartment at Springfield Place. During this time, Marge gets a letter accepting her into college. To pay for her tuition, Abe gives Homer a job at Simpson Lazer Tag as well as this, along with Lou , Lenny and Carl , Homer is part of a barbershop quartet. When Marge becomes infatuated by her professor, Homer changes the band's name to Sadgasm and they invent grunge music. Marge realizes that she really loves Homer, and she goes back to him. [24] At some point between finishing high school and marrying Marge, Homer briefly served in the US Army, but never saw combat. Due to a clerical error, he was discharged two weeks early and years later after a disastrous dinner party with his old sergeant, Homer was forced to complete his tour of duty. In 1979, Marge became pregnant with Bart (after discovering this, Homer tore out half of his hair). At this time Homer was working at Sir Putt-A-Lot's Merrie Olde Fun Centre , turning the crank that spins the windmill. The two got married in Shotgun Pete's 24 Hour Wedding Chapel , a small wedding chapel across the state line. They spent their wedding reception alone at a truck stop, before ending up at the Bouvier House,
What was Maggie Simpson's first word?	Maggie Simpson \| Simpsons Wiki \| Fandom powered by Wikia [ show ] Personality Despite being the only member of the Simpson Family who can't speak, Maggie is in no way one-dimensional and has many different layers of personality. She appears to be somewhat detached from the rest of the Simpson Family and is described as "the forgotten Simpson" by Homer . When she, Bart and Lisa were shipped to a foster home (the Flanders) Maggie was the quickest to adapt and almost joined them until she noticed Marge . Perhaps Maggie's most strained relationship was with her father, Homer but due to his incredible laziness he neglected Maggie and when they do try to bond, Maggie sees her father as a kind of monster and actually tries to run away, she also developed a father-daughter relationship with Moe the bartender but the two still love each other and Maggie has more than once saved Homer's life. Not to mention she said her first word, "Daddy" after Homer tucked her in and kissed her goodnight meaning it's clear that she loves him as much as he does her. Maggie's strongest relationship was with Marge after being transported to a foster family. Maggie almost joined the Flanders until she saw Marge once again "and became a Simpson again." At the beginning Maggie seemed to rely on Marge and the likewise but eventually she became fiercely independent as she was able to plan a Great Escape-style breakout from a daycare center to get her pacifier back, she was able to save her father from drowning and rescue Homer from a mad tow truck driver. Despite being a baby, Maggie is likely to be the most mature member of the Simpson family . However, she keeps her intelligence a secret in order to be babied. This is first revealed when Marge gives her a new pacifier, and when Marge isn't looking she smokes it like a cigarette. Even for a child her age, showed extremely violent mannerisms and a surprising amount of physical strength. She was able to lift up a mallet and bludgeon her father with it and accidentally shot Mr. Burns after he blocked out the sun. Maggie showed to be incredibly strong, able to drag a fully-grown man back to the shore and able lift up a shotgun. Biography When Marge became pregnant with Lisa, she and Homer bought their first home. Seven years later, Homer felt financially secure enough to quit his job at the power plant and take his dream job at Barney's Bowlarama . Soon after, Marge became pregnant with Maggie, and unable to support his new family member, Homer reapplied for his job at the power plant. Homer fell into a deep depression as a result, but when he held Maggie for the first time after she was born he loved her at first sight. He keeps all of Maggie's baby photos in his office to cheer him up at his work place. Like average toddlers, Maggie is impressionable and easily influenced by what she sees around her. She once hit Homer on the head with a mallet, (Born 2010) shot a suction dart at his picture and brandished a pencil in imitation of Itchy and Scratchy . Despite her age, Maggie is a formidable sniper [10] and she shot the firearms off a group of mobsters in rapid succession with a rifle. [11] She was behind the attempted murder of Mr. Burns [12] and she fought Gerald during the St. Patrick’s Day riot, participating the republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. [13] When the family's house was being raided by an angry mob, she was able to smash her baby bottle and use it as a makeshift weapon, and she knocked out Russ Cargill , the head of the EPA with a rock when he was about to shoot Homer with a shotgun. [14] Maggie is often frightened of her father's attempts to bond with her, even though she does love him. Instead, Maggie shows a much stronger devotion to her mother instead, possibly because Marge is always at home with her while Homer is mostly at work or at Moe's . She is keenly aware of her surroundings, and can usually be seen imitating the flow of action around her. Like Bart , Lisa and Homer , she is not fond of spending time with her aunts Patty and Selma . It is also known that she dislikes Baby
Lisa's jazz-playing mentor was Bleeding Gums ...who?	Simpsons' Bleeding Gums Murphy Action Figure - JazzTimes By Christopher Porter Simpsons‘ Bleeding Gums Murphy Action Figure Bleeding Gums Murphy, Lisa’s jazz saxophone mentor on The Simpsons, has been immortalized as an “action” figure-though we doubt the rotund Mr. Gums does anything resembling action, especially now that he plays with Bird in heaven’s eternal jam sessions after he died in the “‘Round Springfield” episode. In that same episode, Lisa Simpson asked Mr. Gums how he got his name: “Well, lemme put it this way. You ever been to the dentist?,” he says. “Yeah,” replies Lisa. “Not me, I suppose I should go to one, but I got enough pain in my life as it is.” This 5-inch figure, courtesy of Playmates Toys, comes with an alto saxophone and a copy of Bleeding Gums’ lone album, Sax on the Beach. Despite appearing on The Cosby Show a few times as the “jazz-playing grandpa,” Mr. Gums wasn’t able to get very far in his hardscrabble career. He wasn’t able to capitalize on his record release either, having been derailed by a serious addiction to Faberge eggs. In “‘Round Springfield,” Mr. Gums is shown begging for one more of the jeweled eggs: “Sir, don’t you think you’ve had enough?,” says the shopkeeper. “I’ll tell you when I’ve had enough,” screams Mr. Gums, who is then shown lying destitute in an alley surrounded by Faberge eggs. The jazz life is a difficult one. Be reminded of it daily with this beautiful toy. Next News Article
Who ran a store selling items for left-handed people called 'The Leftorium'?	Leftorium - The Simpsons The Simpsons Leftorium The Leftorium is a store in the Springfield Mall that specializes in products for left-handed people. The store is owned by Ned Flanders who quit his job as a clerk for a pharmaceutical company and opened The Leftorium. At first, business at the store was going very poorly, Homer secretly wished that Flanders store would go out of business after receiving the larger half of a wishbone. Homer got his wish and the Flanders family were forced to sell their possessions (much of which Homer purchased at the very low price of $75), the bank repossessed the Flanders home, and the store was about to close. Homer then regrets making this wish and the fact he never told any of his friends, who were in need of left-handed items, about The Leftorium. To atone for his actions, Homer manages to get everyone he knows in town to shop at Ned's store, effectively saving it from bankruptcy. The Leftorium has continued to trade profitably since this, however there have been episodes where Flanders has mentioned the store doesn't do that well. Ned once mentioned that he purchased most of his possessions cheaply to make up for his store's lack of business. Later, Ned mentions how a mega left hand store recently opened, called Left-Mart, is threatening his business.
What is the name of the shop run by Apu?	Apu Nahasapeemapetilon \| Simpsons Wiki \| Fandom powered by Wikia Biography Apu's wedding with Manjula During the 1960s, while still living in India, Apu spent some time as a student of the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, in which capacity he became a friend of Paul McCartney and Linda McCartney. Apu's friendship with the McCartneys caused him to be referred to by some (mainly himself) as "The Fifth Beatle", They visited Apu in Springfield around the time he became naturalized, He says that he graduated from Calcutta Technical University, where he was the top of his class of 7 million and got a scholarship in the United States at the Springfield Heights Institute of Technology (S.H.I.T.). [5] In the United States he got a doctorate in computer science by designing the world's first tic-tac-toe program that only the top human players could beat (and which was broken by Bart years later), He then took a job at the Kwik-E-Mart to pay back his student loans. He has great remembrance. During the mid-1980s, Apu was a member of the barbershop quartet called The Be Sharps , which also Young Apu Apu's Convenience Store the Kwik-E-Mart consisted of Homer Simpson , Seymour Skinner , and Barney Gumble , who replaced original band member Chief Wiggum . [6] Upon the advice of Nigel, the band's manager, Apu took the stage name Apu du Beaumarche (a pun, as "du beau marché" means "of the beautiful market" in French) and denied "by the many arms of Vishnu" that he was actually a Hindu. Apu and Manjula married after two years, Despite trying to wriggle out of the situation, Apu was won over soon after meeting Manjula and the two actually did fall in love. Later, Manjula gave birth to eight children after receiving a larger-than-recommended dose of fertility drugs. [7] Apu and Manjula have a mostly happy marriage, despite understandable marital problems caused by Apu's workaholic nature, the strain of caring for eight children, and two instances of infidelity by Apu. He and his family are devotees of the Hindu gods Shiva, Ganesha, and Vishnu. At Apu's wedding, Homer, in a misguided attempt to play on the bride and groom's families' fear of the gods, arrived dressed as the Hindu god Ganesh. The impersonation was seen through by one of Apu's relatives and failed miserably. Before his marriage, Apu became known as the leading ladies' man in Springfield, because he holds a Ph.D. and runs his own business. He also admitted, "I'm not much of a talker, but I love to listen. I also like to design and build furniture and then to have a discussion about where it could be placed in a room," which made the single women of Springfield go crazy for him. Despite his hectic marriage and home life, however, his first love is still to work in the Kwik-E-Mart, sometimes taking shifts long enough to send him into sleep deprived hallucinations in which he thinks he is "...a hummingbird of some kind." Also after Apu had an affair with the Annette , Manjula made him legally change his name to Slime Q Slimedog. He is revealed to have slept with Selma Bouvier after Homer and Marge's second wedding. Apu in Yahtzee He claims to know pi to 40000 decimal places, noting that the last place (40001 first digit of pi) is one. Snake Holding a shot gun at Apu When he becomes old, he looks like Sanjay . Personality Apu is generally polite towards his customers, always saying thank you, even after less-than-genial interactions with the public, such as armed hold-ups. He is also a dutiful worker to the point of being a virtual workaholic, spending so much time awake at one point he began to believe he was a hummingbird. He is often found spending more time at his workplace than even with his own family, to Manjula's irritation, especially when she finds out that in America, workplaces normally have weekends off, a practice that Apu evidently never told her. However, he has some negative traits, shown throughout the course of the show. His hard work ethic and though loyal attitude notwithstanding, Marge In Chains shows him ruthlessly prosecute Marge Simpson over a misplaced and absentmind
What are the names of the twins in Bart's class at school?	Bart Simpson \| Simpsons Wiki \| Fandom powered by Wikia Neil Patrick Harris (film-within-film Bart the Murderer ) “Take it to the bank boys, this one's just like Bart.” ―Bart's catchphrase Bartholomew [3] JoJo Reference "Bart" Simpson (born April 1 [4] /February 23 [5] ), also known as " El Barto ," "The boy" ( Homer Simpson ), and " Bartman ," is the tritagonist of The Simpsons . He is the mischievous, rebellious, misunderstood and "potentially dangerous" eldest child of Homer and Marge Simpson , and the older brother of Lisa and Maggie . He also has been nicknamed Cosmo, after discovering a comet in " Bart's Comet ". Bart's also been on the cover on numerous comics, such as "Critical Hit", "Simpsons Treasure Trove #11" and "Winter Wingding". Bart also has a whole comic series known as the Simpson Comics Presents Bart Simpson. Bart is loosely based on Matt Groening and his older brother, Mark. Even at a young age Bart has accomplished many feats. He has won an award for his Angry Dad web series. He has discovered a new comet which was named after himself and he also has perfomed in a successful band with Milhouse Van Houten , Nelson Muntz and Ralph Wiggum . Contents Biography Young Bart Bart is a self-proclaimed underachiever who is constantly in detention. He is easily distracted. His penchant for shocking people began before he was born: Bart "mooned" Dr. Hibbert while he performed a sonogram on Marge, and moments after being born he set fire to Homer's tie (Marge saying that he could not have done it on purpose because he was only ten minutes old). Bart's first words were " Ay Caramba ". Bart's interests include Krusty the Clown (he is "Krusty Buddy" number 16302), reading comic books (especially Radioactive Man ), watching TV (especially The Krusty the Clown Show ), terrorizing Lisa , playing video games, helping Lisa solve various problems (e.g. reuniting Krusty with his estranged Father ), and pulling off various pranks, (such as mooning unsuspecting people, prank calling Moe at his tavern , and his patented spitting off an overpass). Bart also sprays graffiti under the alias 'El Barto', and regularly frequents the Kwik-E-Mart (for bubble gum and Squishees ) and The Android's Dungeon . Yuma Hickman moved to Springfield when Marge was pregnant with Bart. Bart hinted that his favorite movies are Jaws and the Star Wars trilogy. [6] His best friend is Milhouse Van Houten . He is the most misunderstood of the family (After Maggie, who currently can only speak two words), constantly frustrated by the narrow-minded people of Springfield , who judge him merely by his thoughts and actions. Behavior Family Homer strangling Bart Due to Bart's mischievousness and Homer's often uncaring and incompetent behavior, the two have a turbulent relationship. Bart will often address Homer by his given name instead of "Dad" (when he was a baby, this was because other adults would refer to him as this), while Homer in turn often refers to him as "the boy". Usually when Homer finds out that Bart has said or done something stupid or bad, he yells " Why you little! " (often followed by throttling him) or simply "BART!" Bart once returned the favor when he learned that Homer, in order to buy back incriminating photos of his dropping Bart down as a baby, spent all the money that had been earned by starring in commercials relating to alleviating bad smells from Babies, eventually resorting to using Homer's belt to strangle his larynx due to being unable to strangle Homer the usual way due to the size differences between the two, and directly led to a separation from his father. It is also implied once that, whenever he messes up, he almost expects people to strangle him and even goes as far as to strangle himself (presumably due to his experience with Homer), such as when he accidentally let go of Ned Flanders' best fishing rod when attempting to fish with Flanders, Bart instinctively starts clutching his own neck and imitating strangling before realizing and reacting with surprise that Ned Flanders isn't strangling him. Homer and Bart's relat
Who did Lisa have her first kiss with?	Lisa Simpson \| Simpsons Wiki \| Fandom powered by Wikia ―Lisa Simpson [src] Lisa Marie Simpson (born May 9th) is the tetartagonist of The Simpsons. She was named after a train called Lil' Lisa on her parents' 1st anniversary. She is a charismatic 8-year-old girl, who exceeds the standard achievement of intelligence level of children her age. Not to everyone's surprise, she is also the moral center of her family. In her upbringing, Lisa lacks parental involvement of Homer and Marge , which leads to hobbies such as playing saxophone and guitar, riding and caring for horses, and interest in advanced studies. In school, Lisa's popularity is affected by those who view her as a geeky overachiever, which leaves her with only a few friends. She focuses on her goals and strives to reach her potential, and at the age of eight she is already a member of MENSA with an IQ of 159. Contents [ show ] Appearance Lisa has yellow skin, blue-grey eyes, and blonde sun-shaped hair. She is usually seen wearing a strapless red dress with a zigzag hem, matching red strapped Mary Jane shoes, frilly white underpants, and a white pearl necklace (given to her by Marge), though sometimes wears different outfits. She has had two different outfits for church and family outings: first a magenta long-sleeved dress with a ruffled collar and magenta pumps, then a baby pink short-sleeved tutu dress with a darker pink belt, a wide brimmed hat with the same color scheme, and strapped pumps much like her usual ones. At night, she dresses in a turquoise nightgown with a frilly white collar and matching cuffs, as well as turquoise slippers. Lisa brings in a new outfit at least once every season. When Marge insisted on sending her to ballet, she wore a leotard and tutu in the same shade as her new church outfit, and pink ballet shoes. At her tap dancing lessons, she dressed in a magenta vest, pale pink tights, a violet tutu and black tap shoes. When Lisa swims, she wears a magenta or red swimsuit. Biography Young Lisa Lisa is quite eclectic in her knowledge and is notably more concerned with world affairs and problems than her cohorts, which has led her to alienate herself from her peers. Lisa also deeply values her integrity, sometimes at the expense of others' needs and happiness, as demonstrated when she cheats on a test in The Wind in the Willows to attain her highest grade of A plus, but later admits her dishonesty to an unreceptive Principal Skinner despite the fact that such a grade allowed the school to gain the extra income it 'desperately' needs. (She later regrades the test as an F. [3] ) Also Lisa was willing to tell everyone about Bart faking his kidnapping attempt to go to a concert, despite the fact that absolutely everybody involved in the case was better off just because she could. Despite her intellect, Lisa has received detention, like her brother Bart, quite a number of times, often because of her rebellious and sometimes bitter attitude and antisocial behavior that is capable of deeply embarrassing authority figures. Although her rebellion against social norms is usually constructive, Lisa can be crazy, cruel, and rebellious at times. When she believes herself to be right she won't admit that others could be as well, and will often force her beliefs onto people. Notably, her increasing sense of moral righteousness regarding her vegetarianism leads her to proselytize, culminating in her spiteful disruption of a "meat-based" barbecue prepared by Homer (an act she comes to rue). [4] At times, Lisa appears to resist certain situations merely for the sake of resisting them, not because of any genuine ideological opposition. She appears to enjoy breaking the norm for its own sake; in one time, she triumphantly declares that she, a girl, would like to join the football team. When it is revealed that there are already girls on the team, she declares her distaste for a sport that would use a pig's skin to make its ball. When it is revealed that the ball is actually synthetic and the proceeds of buying it go in part to charity, she is at a loss for word
Which character in The Simpsons is also known as Rainer Wolfcastle?	Rainier Wolfcastle \| Simpsons Wiki \| Fandom powered by Wikia Harry Shearer Rainier Luftwaffe Wolfcastle is an Austrian, musclebound action movie star and a parody of Arnold Schwarzenegger. Wolfcastle is a veteran of many action movies, most notably the McBain series. Wolfcastle began his acting career as early as childhood in Austria, appearing on long TV commercials advertising bratwurst. He owns a Ferrari F40 and a Hummer H1. He is married to Maria Wolfcastle and has one daughter, Greta . Contents [ show ] Biography Apart from the McBain series, Wolfcastle also played Radioactive Man in an ill-fated live-action film adaptation of the comic book series. Wolfcastle has also ventured into comedic roles; in one episode, he carries Homer in an oversized Snugli for babies, remarking, "I used it to carry Rob Schneider in the movie My Baby is an Ugly Man." Wolfcastle appears to have political ambitions, as noted by his candidacy for mayor in the recall election of Mayor Diamond Joe Quimby. He is a member of the inner circle of the Springfield Republican Party, along with Burns, Krusty the Clown, Dr. Hibbert, The Rich Texan, Count Dracula and Bob Dole. Wolfcastle has campaigned as Republican Mayoral candidate and as a supporter of Sideshow Bob for Mayor; However, he disagrees with his party on the issue of stem cell research (Schwarzenegger is noted as more socially liberal than a majority of Republican politicians on such issues). He battles frequently with weight problems, though tries to pass it off as something he is doing for a role. His films are sometimes critical failures; Jay Sherman introduced Wolfcastle in an interview on his TV show as "star of the reprehensible McBain movies". According to various episodes, Wolfcastle began his acting career as a child in Austria, appearing on long television commercials advertising Fritz Schnackenpfefferhausen bratwurst. [1] At roughly the same time, he began experimenting with bodybuilding, and his physique earned him a starring role in several gay pornography films, shelves of which were seen by Homer during one of Wolfcastle's debt-induced garage sales. [2] He was also the primary actor on advertisements for "PowerSauce Bars"; bars claiming to boost muscle growth, but which were in fact a mash of apple cores and Chinese newspapers. [3] He also was allegedly a "key player in the Hollywood Prostitution scandal." [4] His daughter Greta dated Bart [5] . Work Rainier Wolfcastle has been a presenter at the Academy Awards, a spokesperson for the PowerSauce energy bar, a celebrity judge in radio station KBBL 's contest " How Low Will You Go " (along with Krusty the Clown and Madeleine Albright ), host of a short-lived talk show (" Up Late with McBain ", which even Bart thought was horrible.), and a guest on Inside the Actors Studio with James Lipton (in which he kills Lipton after getting into character as McBain). He also was co-owner of Planet Springfield , along with " Chuck Norris , Johnny Carson 's third wife, and the Russian mafia". Apart from the McBain series, Wolfcastle has also played Radioactive Man in an ill-fated live-action film adaptation of the comic book series. Wolfcastle has also ventured into comedic roles; in one episode, he carries Homer in an oversized Snugli for babies, remarking, "I used it to carry Rob Schneider in the movie My Baby is an Ugly Man ." His other films include Help, My Son is a Nerd (don't laugh, it is not a comedy); Mrs. Mom (movie based on a Marge Simpson script); Frankenberry: The Movie; I Shoot Your Face; I Shoot Your Face Again, and McBain: Let's Get Silly!, a 90-minute movie consisting of McBain performing stand-up comedy in character (and using automatic weapons on audience members who heckle him), which was said to have cost $80 million to produce. He also had an unnamed film that involved a "Magic Ticket" in the plotline that was a bomb, which gave him severe bouts of depression when reminded of it. He blamed the film's failure from script problems that plagued it since the first day of development. His biggest mystery is how obvious teu
Michael Bond wrote about which famous bear in a series of books for children?	Paddington Bear author Michael Bond writes new book - BBC News BBC News Paddington Bear author Michael Bond writes new book 8 April 2014 Image copyright Felicity McCabe Image caption Michael Bond first wrote about Paddington Bear in 1958 Paddington Bear author Michael Bond has written a book which details letters from the wayward bear to his Aunt Lucy in darkest Peru. Love From Paddington is to be published in November by Harper Collins. In the original children's stories which first appeared in 1958, the bear was named after the London station where he was found by the Brown family. Bond, 88, said of his latest work: "It isn't generally known, but bears are very good at writing letters." The letters recount Paddington's adventures in London and how he met the Brown family. Bond's first book, A Bear Called Paddington, has continually been in print for more than 50 years. The forthcoming computer-animated film about Paddington, due out later this year, stars Colin Firth as the marmalade-loving bear, Hugh Bonneville as Mr Brown, Sally Hawkins as Mrs Brown and Nicole Kidman as a villain. The cast includes Jim Broadbent and Julie Walters. Former BBC cameraman Bond began writing during World War Two when he was serving in the Royal Air Force and the Middlesex Regiment of the British Army. He started with numerous short stories and radio plays and his work took off after his agent suggested he turn a radio play into a children's play. Image caption Paddington Bear was made into a popular children's TV series in the 1970s The hugely popular Paddington stories were first made into an animated TV series in 1975 and have been re-imagined a number of times. The Paddington books have sold more than 35 million copies around the world and have been translated into more than 40 languages.
What was the name of author A. A. Milne's real-life son, who he used in his Winnie the Pooh books?	5 Facts on 'Winnie-the-Pooh' Author A.A. Milne - Biography.com History & Culture 5 Facts on 'Winnie-the-Pooh' Author A.A. Milne In honor of Winnie the Pooh Day, we looked at author A.A Milne's life and how his little children's book changed his life — for good and bad. Avatar: Social count: 1636 In honor of Winnie the Pooh Day, we looked at author A.A Milne's life and how his little children's book changed his life — for good and bad. 1.6K 0 AA Milne, 1922. (Photo: Wikipedia ) Winnie the Pooh, the "Bear of Very Little Brain," continues to be a bear with lots of fame. In fact, Pooh is honored every January 18th, otherwise known as Winnie the Pooh Day. That particular date was chosen because it’s the birthday of Alan Alexander Milne ( A.A. Milne ), author of Winnie-the-Pooh (1926) and The House at Pooh Corner (1928). Without Milne, Pooh, Piglet, Tigger and the rest of the gang would never have seen the light of day. In honor of Pooh's creator, let's take a look at five fascinating facts about the man behind the honey-loving bear. 1. Winnie the Pooh actually existed. No, Milne didn't encounter a real bear, accompanied by a group of animal friends, wandering around the Hundred Acre Wood. But almost all of the characters in his books had real-life counterparts. Christopher Robin, Pooh's human companion, was named after Milne's own son, Christopher Robin Milne (who was less than thrilled about his inescapable association with the popular books as he got older). Winnie the Pooh was Christopher's teddy bear. Christopher Milne also played with a stuffed piglet, a tiger, a pair of kangaroos and a downtrodden donkey (Owl and Rabbit were dreamt up solely for the books). And the Hundred Acre Wood closely resembles Ashdown Forest, where the Milnes had a nearby home. Today the original toys that inspired Milne (and his son) can still be seen at the New York Public Library. (All except Roo, that is—he was lost in the 1930s.) 2. Milne wrote a lot more than Winnie-the-Pooh. Though he went to Cambridge to study mathematics, Milne began to focus on writing while still a student. After getting his degree in 1903, he pursued a career as a writer, and was soon producing humorous pieces for the magazine Punch. Milne took on the duties of assistant editor at Punch in 1906. AA Milne with his son, Christopher, and Pooh Bear in 1926. (Photo: Howard Coster/ Wikipedia.com ) Following his service in World War I, Milne became a successful playwright (along with original plays, he penned adaptations, such as turning The Wind in the Willows into the successful Toad at Toad Hall). Milne also authored a popular detective novel, The Red House Mystery (1922). However, once his Winnie the Pooh books arrived on the scene, Milne's name was forever associated with children’s writing. Now his other works are largely forgotten. 3. Milne worked for a secret propaganda unit. During World War I, Milne saw action as a soldier, including at the Battle of the Somme. When illness rendered him unfit for the front, his writing talent led to his being tapped to join a secret propaganda unit, MI7b, in 1916. At the time, the mounting toll of World War I had dimmed public support and an anti-war movement was growing. The goal of Milne's propaganda unit was to bolster support for the war by writing about British heroism and German dastardliness. Despite being a pacifist, Milne followed the orders he’d been given. But at the end of the war he was able to express how he'd felt about the work. Before the group disbanded, a farewell pamphlet, The Green Book, was put together. It contained contributions from many MI7b writers—and Milne's sentiments can be seen in these lines of verse: “In MI7B, Who loves to lie with me About atrocities 4. He feuded with P.G. Wodehouse. P.G. Wodehouse at 23. (Photo: Wikipedia ) As a young man, Milne was friends with author P.G. Wodehouse , creator of the unflappable butler Jeeves. The two even joined J.M. Barrie —the man behind Peter Pan—on a celebrity cricket team. However, Wodehouse made a decision during World War II that Milne could not forgive.
In the Harry Potter novels, what species of owl is Hedwig?	The Owls of Harry Potter \| Laura Erickson's For the Birds Laura Erickson's For the Birds By Laura Erickson (a.k.a. “Professor McGonagowl”) (SPOILER discussion of Hedwig in Book 7—Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows—is here .) No spoilers beyond this point: Now that five Harry Potter movies and all seven books have been released, people have become very familiar with owls. This website will give you facts about owls both in the real world and in J.K. Rowling’s magical world. I live in the United States, but Harry Potter lives in England. Some owls live in both places, and some are found on only one side of the pond. I’ve studied owls for a long time and read all seven Harry Potter books and seen the movies, but I simply couldn’t have written this and made it authoritative without a lot of help from a lot of people. If you have information I should add, corrections, or other comments, please email me . In J.K. Rowling’s wonderful universe, owls bridge the magical and muggle world, carrying messages, packages, and even Nimbus 2000s with ease as they make it clear to muggles that when a message needs to get through, it WILL get through. One Snowy Owl named Hedwig also provides warm companionship when a lonely wizard named Harry needs it. If you have questions about owls, first look to see if you can find the answers here. If not, you can email Professor McGonagowl . As always, if you have questions, comments, or corrections, please let me know. To get more information, see: American Humane Association’s review of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Movie #5) (Thanks, Katty!) Hedwig Harry’s owl Hedwig is a Snowy Owl . She’s a female but, in the movie, the actors playing her are males. (One of the owls playing Hedwig was also the very first cast member to be chosen!!) You can tell that the owl playing Hedwig in the photo is really a male because his plumage is so white—female Snowy Owls have dark markings. Females are also bigger and heavier, and so would be a little harder for human actors to handle. Healthy males average about 4 pounds, females almost 4 1/2 pounds. They have powerful talons. You can’t see in the photo that Daniel Radcliffe is wearing thick leather protection on his arm. Claws that can kill a large duck through thick feathers can be pretty hard on human arms, too, even when the owl is just trying to balance itself. Seven different owls played the role of Hedwig. Their names are Gizmo, Kasper, Oops, Swoops, Oh Oh, Elmo and Bandit. I found out some interesting things on The Pet Place site about Harry Potter . Real Snowy Owls live in the arctic tundra, in North America, Europe, and Asia. A few breed in the northern British Isles. Long ago, when the Arctic climate extended farther south than now, Snowy Owls lived much farther south. Cave art by Paleolithic people of Europe includes an etched outline of two Snowy Owls and their chicks on a cave wall in Ariege, France. This particular prehistoric drawing happens to make the Snowy Owl the first recognizeable bird species to be depicted in art anywhere in the world. Snowy Owls are predators, and eat only animals, never plants. Their main prey species is the lemming, a fierce little rodent smaller than a chipmunk. Lemmings have enormous population fluctuations from one year to the next. When lemmings are abundant, Snowy Owls may eat hardly anything else. They usually swallow each lemming whole, head first, but if they’re not too hungry, they sometimes bite off just the head, or even eat parts in small bits. But when lemming numbers are down, Snowy Owls eat a lot of other things. Depending on where they live, they may eat a lot of snowshoe hares, grebes and ducks (especially Horned Grebes), ptarmigans, ground squirrels, rats, partridge, and even fish. When a Snowy Owl’s face gets gooped up with blood and guts, it sometimes cleans up by wiping its face in the snow.You can see more photos of wild Snowy Owls on my Snowy Owl flickr photostream . Global warming is expected to hurt Snowy Owls over much of their range. Hedwig is lucky she lives in a ma
Roger Hargreaves created which characters in a series of books in the 1970s?	Roger Hargreaves \| British cartoonist \| Britannica.com British cartoonist Jack Kirby Roger Hargreaves, (born 1935, Cleckheaton, Yorkshire, Eng.—died Sept. 12, 1988, Kent county), British cartoonist who created whimsical characters best known in the popular “Mr. Men” series of books for children. Hargreaves was a creative director in an London advertising firm when he began to market his potato-shaped doodles in the early 1970s. The simple figures were given such names as Mr. Tickle, Mr. Happy, Mr. Nosey, Mr. Greedy, and Mr. Grumpy. These characters appeared in books, as BBC cartoons, and in a comic strip in the Daily Mirror. The “Mr. Men” characters spawned more than 700 products, from T-shirts to food cartons, and paved the way for a “Little Miss” series, including Little Miss Helpful and Little Miss Bossy. Together the two series reached worldwide sales of 85 million volumes and were published in 20 languages. Learn More in these related articles: Corrections? Updates? Help us improve this article! Contact our editors with your feedback. MEDIA FOR: You have successfully emailed this. Error when sending the email. Try again later. Edit Mode Submit Tips For Editing We welcome suggested improvements to any of our articles. You can make it easier for us to review and, hopefully, publish your contribution by keeping a few points in mind. Encyclopædia Britannica articles are written in a neutral objective tone for a general audience. You may find it helpful to search within the site to see how similar or related subjects are covered. Any text you add should be original, not copied from other sources. At the bottom of the article, feel free to list any sources that support your changes, so that we can fully understand their context. (Internet URLs are the best.) Your contribution may be further edited by our staff, and its publication is subject to our final approval. Unfortunately, our editorial approach may not be able to accommodate all contributions. Submit Thank You for Your Contribution! Our editors will review what you've submitted, and if it meets our criteria, we'll add it to the article. Please note that our editors may make some formatting changes or correct spelling or grammatical errors, and may also contact you if any clarifications are needed. Uh Oh There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later. Close Date Published: July 20, 1998 URL: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Roger-Hargreaves Access Date: January 13, 2017 Share
What is Charlie's surname in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?	What is Charlie's surname in "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"? \| Reference.com What is Charlie's surname in "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"? A: Quick Answer In Roald Dahl's children's novel, "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," Charlie's surname is Bucket. The novel tells the story of Charlie Bucket touring the inside of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. Full Answer In the novel, Charlie Bucket is a young boy from a poor family. Willy Wonka announces a contest where five golden tickets are to be hidden in the wrappers of Wonka bars, and the winners receive a tour of the chocolate factory and a lifetime of chocolate. Charlie finds the final golden ticket and takes his Grandpa Joe on the tour with him. The other children who found the tickets turn out to be spoiled and undeserving. They are eliminated from the tour one by one. Charlie becomes the only child remaining, and Willy Wonka reveals that Charlie is to take over the chocolate factory as the heir to the company.
Which children's book features Tweedledum and Tweedledee?	Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum \| Disney Wiki \| Fandom powered by Wikia Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum 40,857pages on Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum Background information Matty Finochio and Ben Cotton (in Once Upon a Time in Wonderland) Animators Obnoxious, silly, nonsensical, hyperactive, whimsical, cunning, childish Appearance Rotund, balding, red hair, pink noses, school boy uniforms, red propeller caps with tiny flagpoles and flags on them, black shoes Alignment Chase Alice back into waking reality and recede into her subconscious Quote "Button! Button! Who's got the button?!" "That's logic!" Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum are characters from Disney's 1951 animated feature film Alice in Wonderland , originally featured in the original book's sequel Alice Through the Looking Glass. Contents [ show ] Background The Tweedles are two fat brothers dressed in schoolboy uniforms and wearing propeller caps. They take particular delight in reciting poems and songs. They're playful and jolly which can seem a little annoying. They enjoy company and will always insist in a little game. They also have the ability to multiply. Appearances Alice in Wonderland In the movie when Alice tries to chase after the White Rabbit she comes across Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum. The twin brothers offer to play a game called Who's Got the Button? or fight each other to which Alice turns down as she explains that she's following the White Rabbit because she's curious to know where he's going. This makes the brothers think about the Little Oysters who were curious and that something sad happened to them when they were. Alice decides to stay to listen to the story which is actually a poem called The Walrus and the Carpenter. Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum tell Alice how one time in the middle of the night The Walrus and the Carpenter managed to lure the Little Oysters away from their mother in the sea and offered them to dinner. Then while the Carpenter went to get some stuff to go with the meal The Walrus ate up all the Oysters for himself. This made the Carpenter mad and the Carpenter chased the Walrus away. At the end, Alice tells Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum that the story was very sad to which the brothers reply "Yes. And there's a moral to it." To which Alice replies "Oh yes, a very good moral. If you happen to be an oyster". She then tries to leave but Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum insist that she listen to another one called Father Williams but when the brothers aren't looking Alice manages to sneak off and continue her search for the White Rabbit. Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum are seen again during the reprise of the caucus race, and briefly during the scene when Alice is running away from the Queen of Hearts before she wakes up from her dream. Cameos Tweedle Dum can be spotted during the final scene of Who Framed Roger Rabbit . He is seen in a brief back view leaving toward Toontown while the song is finishing. The Tweedles make numerous appearances as guests in House of Mouse , primarily in crowd shots aside other Wonderland characters. Live-action appearances Adventures in Wonderland The Tweedles appeared in the series, played by Robert Barry Fleming and Harry Waters Jr. . The Tweedles wear bright, colorful clothing and sing and dance in the style of hip hop music. As brothers, they share a strong sibling rivalry , often competing with each other about nearly everything. They are the most athletic residents of Wonderland, often playing sports and organizing games. The two's brotherly love usually triumphs over petty problems, and they usually offer Alice some sensible advice on any problems she may have. Once Upon a Time in Wonderland When Alice returns to Wonderland with Will and the White Rabbit, they immediately find themselves in a sticky situation; quite literally. The two amateur portal jumpers land in a mallow marsh and begin sinking. A worried White Rabbit runs off to get help for them. He runs down a seemingly quiet road in Wonderland, but he soon stops when he comes across something terrifying to him; the Red Queen's royal carriage. Tweedledum and
In what year was Mary Poppins written?	Mary Poppins Mary Poppins November 7 - December 22, 2013 Marian Theatre Mary Poppins is appropriate for all ages - a great show to see as a family. Children as young as 3 years old may attend the 1:30 performances on November 10, November 30, December 7, and December 19. Children attending all other performances must be at least 5 years old. Mary Poppins A musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney film. Original Music & Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman & Robert B. Sherman Book by Julian Fellows New Songs and Additional Music & Lyrics by George Stiles & Anthony Drewe Generously sponsored by Ng & Ng Dental & Eye Care Dr. Dennis & Franziska Shepard Joan G. Sargen The whole family will delight in this high-flying musical, fresh from Broadway. It's the beloved story of practically perfect nanny Mary Poppins, who floats over London's chimneys into Cherry Tree Lane, stirring up the winds of change for the upstanding but unhappy Banks family. Anything can happen as Mary and the Chim-Chiminey-sweep Bert, step in time through a jolly holiday with the Banks children, Jane and Michael, in which Mary's magic transforms ordinary virtues into extraordinary values. She helps the children, their parents, and all of us, learn to take our medicine with a spoonful of sugar, find the silver lining in every situation, and realize that sometimes we should just use the winds of change to go fly a kite. Director Choreographer Sierra Wells Ensemble Benjamin McNamara, Lucas Blair, Casey Canino, Katie Wackowski, Alysa Perry, Sierra Wells, Amanda Farbstein, Steven Jasso, Zach Johnson, Edgar Lopez, William Hoshida Pit Singers: Kenny Bordieri, Gian Console, Erik Groth, Kurt Haaker, Allyson Hankins, Claire Harlan, Danielle Levin, Shannon Peters, Melissa Ramirez, Cameron Rose, Noelle Sisneros, Dominic Williams Member, Actors' Equity Association November 7 - December 22, 2013 Sun 7pm 1:30 & 7pm Children as young as 3 years old may attend the 1:30 performances on November 10, November 30, December 7, and December 19. Children attending all other performances must be at least 5 years old. Elizabeth Stuart* as Winifred Banks, Marisa Dinsmoor as Jane Banks & Sacha Carlson as Michael Banks Karin Hendricks as Mary Poppins Andrew Philpot* as George Banks & Peter S. Hadres* as Bank Chairman "Step In Time" Kitty Balay* as Miss Andrew & Karin Hendricks as Mary Poppins "Jolly Holiday" Marisa Dinsmoor as Jane Banks, Karin Hendricks as Mary Poppins, Sacha Carlson as Michael Banks Julia Galloway as Jane Banks, Devin Orr as Michael Banks, George Walker as Bert, Peter S. Hadres* as Park Keeper Karin Hendricks as Mary Poppins "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" Kitty Balay* as Mrs. Corry Photos: Luis Escobar, Reflections Photography Studio Thumbnails are linked to high resolution images intended for the media About the Play Mary Poppins is the title character of a series of children’s books written by P.L. Travers. The first book, Mary Poppins, was published in 1934, and the last, Mary Poppins and the House Next Door, in 1988. The books focus on the magical English Nanny, Mary Poppins, who is blown by the wind into the lives of the Banks family. She arrives and gets right to work mending the family and bringing order to the chaotic home. Mary and the children have numerous adventures in which they encounter everything from singing chimney sweeps, to a loving bird woman, dancing statues, and a carpet bag that fits the strangest things. In 1964, Walt Disney Productions produced a film version of Mary Poppins. Walt Disney had fallen in love with the stories and had started pursuing Ms. Travers for the rights to produce the film in the early 1940s but was rejected because Travers did not believe that a film version would do justice to her creations and she was opposed to an animated film. Eventually, Disney’s persistence succeeded in gaining Travers’ permission in 1961 to produce the film, with the caveat that she had final script approval rights. The creation of the film and composition of the songs took roughly two years of work. The Mary P
Which fruit has the scientific name of malus pumulia?	Apple (Malus pumila) Malus pumila Rose family (Rosaceae) Description: This small tree is typically 15-50' tall, forming a short crooked trunk about 1-2ï¿½' across and a globoid crown with spreading crooked branches. Trunk bark is reddish gray, thin, and irregularly fissured, while branch bark is more gray and smooth. Twigs are reddish brown to brown with scattered white lenticels; they are glabrous or pubescent. Young shoots are light gray-green to purple, terete, and densely pubescent. Alternate leaves about 2-3ï¿½" long and 1ï¿½-2ï¿½" across occur along the twigs and young shoots. The leaf blades are lanceolate-ovate to ovate in shape and finely serrated or crenulated along their margins. The upper surface of the leaf blades is yellowish green to dark green and hairless (or nearly so), while the lower surface is pale gray-green or whitish green and more or less downy from short fine hairs. The petioles are ï¿½-1ï¿½" long, whitish green to dull purple, and downy from short fine hairs. Bases of the leaf blades are rounded or slightly cordate, while their tips are blunt to pointed. Relatively large flowers about 1ï¿½-2" across are produced in small clusters from short spur twigs. Individual flowers have 5 rounded petals that are pinkish white to white and contracted at their bases, 5 lanceolate sepals that are pale gray-green and downy from short fine hairs, numerous stamens (about 20) with yellow anthers, and an inferior ovary with 5 styles. The sepals are much smaller than the petals. The slender pedicels are pale gray-green and downy from short fine hairs. The blooming period occurs during late spring for about 2 weeks (after the vernal leaves have unfolded). The flowers are fragrant. Fertile flowers are replaced by small green pomes that develop during the summer. At maturity during late summer or fall, the pomes are 1ï¿½-4" across and more or less globoid in shape; each pome has a depression at its top and bottom. The exterior of mature pomes is usually greenish red or red (rarely yellow) and glabrous or nearly so; sometimes short fine hairs occur within the depressions of each pome. The fleshy interior of mature pomes is greenish white to pale yellow, crisp, and somewhat juicy; the flavor can be sour, sweet-sour, or sweet. Within the central portion of each pome, there are up to 10 brown seeds. These small seeds are ovoid and flattened. The deciduous leaves usually turn yellow during the autumn. Cultivation: The preference is full sun, moist to mesic well-drained conditions, and fertile loamy soil. The cultivated Apple is vulnerable to many insect pests and disease organisms, although some cultivars have greater resistance to them than others. Dwarf cultivars are available that produce full-sized fruit on trees less than 10' tall. Range & Habitat: As a naturalized tree, the non-native Apple is occasional in NE Illinois and uncommon elsewhere (see Distribution Map ). It was introduced from Eurasia into North America. Habitats for naturalized trees include woodland borders, disturbed meadows, abandoned orchards and old homesteads, areas along roads, and fence rows. Apple is often cultivated for its large edible fruit and it is used as an ornamental landscape tree. When it escapes from cultivation, Apple is not aggressive and invasive. The fruits of escaped trees are usually smaller than those of cultivated trees. Apple is vulnerable to wildfires. Faunal Associations: The flowers must be cross-pollinated by insects from other compatible trees, otherwise Apple does not set fruit. Bees are the most important visitors of the flowers, where they seek nectar or pollen. Typical bee visitors include honeybees, bumblebees, Andrenid bees (Andrena spp.), long-horned bees (Synhalonia spp.), and mason bees (Osmia spp.). Other insects eat the foliage, suck plant juices, bore through the wood, or feed destructively on the fruit and flowers. The caterpillars of the following butterflies occasionally eat the leaves of Apple and other Malus spp.: Limenitis archippus (Viceroy), Limenitis arthemis astyanax (Red-Spotted Purple), Papilio g
Which drink is sometimes referred to as Adam's ale?	A Cosmopolitan Photo by Jupiterimages/Thinkstock. Girl drinks, also known as chick drinks and girlie drinks, exist primarily to serve and to overserve persons eager to know the fun of catching a buzz while staying ignorant of the bliss of tasting liquor. This article represents an independent-study tool for readers seeking to refine this basic understanding along lines that are personally potationally meaningful. The key is to keep your definitions fluid but your taxonomy strict, remembering for instance that some so-called girl drinks are frat shooters in drag, and that others, if you listen closely to their accents, are androgynous tropical coolers transplanted to temperate latitudes. The most worthy of singles-bar girl drinks is, to my tongue, the Lemon Drop. By convention, authorship of the drink is ascribed to Henry Africa, a San Francisco saloonist who, nuttier than a Herb Caen anecdote, changed his name to that of his bar . At the dawn of the Me Decade, with Bay Area nightlife entering its Tales of the City phase, Henry Africa’s soothed the sensibilities with décor including authentic Tiffany lamps and an efflorescence of hanging plants, and hence it earns distinction as the first of the fern bars . Unlike other mixological icons of the fern-bar era — the Harvey Wallbanger and the Freddy Fudpucker , the Pineapple Francine and Rupert Holmes’ piña colada , any of which you can readily imagine spilling into the lap of Jack Tripper at the Regal Beagle —the Lemon Drop is timeless and modernist-clean. I want to take care not to oversell this vodka-based beverage: Vodka has no character (an inescapable limitation of endlessly many girl drinks), and a bar that promotes its Lemon Drop is likely selling a crude synthetic slush. But if you are obliged to entertain and you have a bottle of vodka to kill, the Lemon Drop is where you want to be. Made properly, it is a good gateway for leading a potential apprentice cocktailian to the richer pleasures of the Sidecar and the White Lady . I vouch for this recipe, written by a food blogger who counts the drink as a high home-bar pleasure , “even though I would certainly never order one out because I keep my shame to myself.” The Very Early 1980s: Vodka Tonic Whit Stillman’s Last Days of Disco , presenting a dry carousel of a yuppie roundelay, opens with a long sequence set somewhere Studio 54ish. On behalf of a friend, nightclub flunkie Des McGrath (Chris Eigeman) delivers a drink to publishing assistant Alice Kinnon (Chloë Sevigny). Des says, “Jimmy Steinway gave me this vodka tonic to give you … ” Alice: That's odd he knew I drank vodka tonics. I never told him. Des: It's uncanny. Alice: You mean it's a complete cliché? All women recent college graduates drink vodka tonics, or something like that? Des: Well, maybe. 1987: The Sex on the Beach The flavor scientists who arranged the sticky molecules of DeKuyper’s Peachtree Schnapps produced a nuclear reaction—a fad without precedent. It sold 1.3 million cases in its first year. The Fuzzy Navel , to which it syrupily contributes, became the most popular mixed drink in the country , and the Sex on the Beach —which is a Fuzzy Navel deluxe—installed its naughty name on the American menu and the spring-break canon. The flood of fruitish flavor receded by the end of the decade, and the peach schnapps bottle moved to the back of the national liquor cabinet, where snooping kids figured nobody would miss it. Not knowing what they were doing, just messing around with the fruit juice their parents put in the fridge before they left for the weekend, teenagers dared to mix further girly variations on the Sex on the Beach and its duck-faced sorority sister, the Woo Woo . A Cosmopolitan Photo by Francesco Perre/iStockphoto. 1988: The Cosmopolitan In the middle of the 1980s, Absolut was test-marketing its first fruit-flavored vodka in Miami, and a bottle of the lemon-kissed Absolut Citron made its way into the hands of Cheryl Cook , a hotel bartender in South Beach. Wanting to put something pretty in the inverted cone of an iconic cocktail glass, s
What is the most widely eaten meat in the world?	FAO's Animal Production and Health Division: Meat & Meat Products FAO Trade and Markets Sources of Meat The most common sources of meat are domesticated animal species such as cattle, pigs and poultry and to a lesser extent buffaloes, sheep and goats. In some regions other animal species such as camels, yaks, horses, ostriches and game animals are also eaten as meat. To a limited extent, meat is also derived from exotic animals such as crocodiles, snakes and lizards. For thousands of years, poultry supplied meat and eggs, cattle, sheep and goats provided meat and milk, and pigs provided a source of meat. These species are the main sources of animal protein for humans. The meat derived from cattle is known as beef, meat derived from pigs as pork and from chickens as poultry. Pork is the most widely eaten meat in the world accounting for over 36% of the world meat intake. It is followed by poultry and beef with about 35% and 22% respectively. Estimated world livestock numbers (million head)
What type of sweets was American President Ronald Reagan known for having on his desk?	President Ronald Reagan Ronald Wilson Reagan was born in Tampic, Illinois on February 6, 1911. His family was poor. His father was an alcoholic and was often unemployed. When he was young he worked as a life guard for seven summers. In that time he made 77 rescues. He worked seven days a week and often twelve hours a day. Reagan was 6' 1" tall and weighed about 185. He attended Eureka College in California. He just had average grades. Ronald Reagan was a Democrat in his early years. He later switched parties and ran for Governor and President as a Republican. The first time he voted was for Eisenhower/Nixon election in 1952. Reagan was afraid of flying. He would rather have taken a train. When he ran for president, he flew on planes but didn't like it. Reagan was one of three presidents who majored in economics while is college. George H. Bush and Gerald Ford were the others. Ronald Reagan announced Chicago Cubs games for WHO radio in Des Moines. Later he became a famous movie and television actor. Reagan appeared in 53 movies. He also hosted The General Electric Theater and Death Valley Days. Both of these were popular TV shows. In 1954, his acting career was doing badly so he took a job in Las Vegas as a comic for a few weeks. Reagan was in the military during WWII. He married Nancy Davis on March 4, 1952. William Holden was the best man at their wedding. Nancy was his second wife. Ronald Reagan was the only divorced man to become president. He was the president of the Actors Guild. A union for people in the movie business. Reagan was governor of California for two terms. He was 55 years old when he ran for governor in 1966. He won the election by over a million votes. Reagan was the only president that was president of a union. He enjoyed reading the comics in the newspaper. At 73, he was the oldest person ever elected president. (This was his election to his second term.) He was 69 when elected the first time. He turned 70 seventeen days after he took office. His nickname was "the Gipper." It came from a famous football movie. In the movie, Reagan said "Save one for the Gipper." His wife called him "Ronnie." President Reagan always worked in a coat and tie when he worked in the White House. He did that in respect for the presidency. He cleaned off his desk at the end of each work day. He loved watching movies. H went to Camp David on 183 weekends and usually watched to movies each weekend plus the ones he watched in the White House. Ronald Reagan loved jelly beans. He was sometimes referred to as the "Jelly Bean Man." Some say that the sale of jelly beans increased while he was president. For his presidential inauguration in 1981, he made sure his favorite sugary sweets made an appearance. Three and a half tons of Jelly Belly beans were shipped to the White House for the event. Reagan's Vice President was George Bush (1981-1989). He temporary transferred the powers of the president to George Bush while he had surgery for cancer. President Reagan was the oldest president in history; he was just shy of his 78th birthday on leaving office. Reagan asked the American people to "dream heroic dreams." Reagan was the only professional actor to be elected President. Reagan's would-be assassin, John Hinkley wanted to assassinate the President to impress actress Jodie Foster. After the assassination attempt he was put in a mental institution. (For more information see the page on the attempted assassination of President Reagan. ) After John Hinkley tried to kill him, former sportscaster Dutch Reagan, said to his wife: "Honey, I forgot to duck." He was the first president to wear a bullet proof vest. Ronald Reagan was the only president that was wounded in an assassination attempt and survived. A young boy gave Reagan a goldfish which Reagan kept in a fish tank which had the presidential seal on it. Franklin Roosevelt was one of Reagan favorite presidents. He was the first president to wear a hearing aid. He also was the third president to wear contact lenses. (Johnson and Ford also wore contacts. In 1983, the greatest disaste
Which country would you associate with the dish Couscous?	What Is Couscous? (Overview & Recipe List) Updated December 04, 2016. What is couscous? Despite popular belief, couscous is a pasta, not a grain. It has a rice-like appearance but is actually made of semolina and wheat flour that is steamed. Couscous is a staple in North African cooking and several variations and recipes exist that infuse a host of ingredients. It is most popular in the Maghreb , a region of North Africa that includes Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, and Libya. Fruit, vegetables, and meats are all used in couscous, making it an excellent main or side dish that can please just about any palette! Couscous isn't limited to being a side or main dish , however. It is also used in soups and salads. It can be prepared by pouring boiling water over it and allowing the water and steam to hydrate it. You can also boil it like rice, but this method is not the easiest or most recommended. I always end up letting it cook too long when I use this method and wind up with a mushy consistency -- something you definitely don't want. Special couscous pots are on the market but can be expensive. They work by steaming the couscous , producing a perfect texture every time. While it is ideal, it's not necessary to have a special pot to prepare couscous. It is one of those kitchen luxuries, like a rice cooker . In grocery stores , you can find couscous in the pasta section, rice section, or often the "international foods" area in grocery stores. Even though it is considered an international food, it is widely available and you shouldn't have difficulty in finding it, unlike other Middle Eastern food ingredients. Some box varieties already contain dried fruit and seasoning, but I have to recommend that you try to use basic couscous and add your own ingredients. The extra effort will be rewarded in taste! Not that the pre-packaged and seasoned varieties are not good, it's just that you are limited in flavors. You may come across couscous of different sizes. Larger couscous is often labeled as "Israeli couscous" or "pearl couscous". It has more of a nutty flavor and a chewier texture than smaller varieties. Because of its size, Israel couscous does take longer to cook than the smaller varieties. Smaller varieties of couscous are typical of what you find in the Maghreb. The texture is more grainy and less nutty than its cousin, Israeli couscous. This type of couscous can be prepared in a matter of minutes because of its small size. Smaller couscous is often referred to as Libyan or Lebanese couscous. In Middle Eastern countries, you can find the boxed couscous , however, it is often handmade -- a long process that does take some degree of skill to master. Homemade couscous is delicious, but I find that the couscous found in grocery stores is almost just as good and also foolproof. If you can make spaghetti, you can make couscous. It's really that simple. Using this basic couscous recipe , I urge you to become creative and make the recipe your own. Add fruits and veggies like raisins and carrots or even apples and chicken stock for a creative twist on an old staple. Below you will a sampling of popular couscous recipes, but the list is just a mere fraction of the hundreds and hundreds of couscous recipes that are made. Couscous Recipes Below you will find some excellent couscous recipes that are easy and delicious. Couscous is kid-friendly and I sure you will find that even the pickiest of children will love couscous. It's a great food that can help you sneak in those fruits and veggies that many kids refused to eat.
In which country was ice cream invented?	The History of Ice Cream \| The Old Farmer's Almanac The History of Ice Cream Who Invented Ice Cream? Whether in a bowl, cone, or glass, ice cream is sure to please. Photo by Thinkstock Rate this Article: Average: 3.8 (525 votes) The history of ice cream is a messy one. Many nations claim to have invented it, just as various individuals take credit for it. Even if its origin remains murkey, it makes for a chilling drama! NOTE: If you are searching for the answer to “Who invented of ice cream?” that’s a trick question. There isn’t just one single person! Read on … A.D 54–68: For centuries, iced desserts were a luxury. Roman Emperor Nero is said to have sent his slaves into the mountains to fetch snow to mix with nectar, fruit pulp, and honey, although this widely told tale may be a myth. A.D. 618–907: The origins of ice cream date back to China’s T’ang period, probably as a dish for the country’s rulers. The founder of the dynasty, King T’ang of Shang, kept 94 “ice men” on hand to lug ice to the palace to make a dish made of koumiss (heated, fermented milk), flour, and camphor. 1744: American colonists brought along recipes from Europe. On May 19, 1744, a group of VIP’s dined at the home of Maryland Governor Thomas Bladen. Present was a Scottish colonist who described “a Dessert…Among the Rarities of which is was Compos’d, was some fine Ice Cream which, with the Strawberries and Milk, eat most deliciously.” This is the first written account of ice cream consumption in the new colonies. 1782: Ever hear how Martha Washington left a bowl of sweet cream on the back steps of Mount Vernon one night, and the next morning discovered ice cream? Nice story, but not true. George Washington did have, described in his ledger, “a cream machine for ice.” 1843: Until September 9, 1843, ice cream was made by the “pot freezer method,” but on this day, Nancy M. Johnson of Philadelphia got her “artificial freezer” patented, containing a tub, cylinder, lid, dasher, and crank. This design is still widely used today. 1851: Baltimore dairyman Jacob Fussell opened the first commercial ice cream factory. He had a surplus of cream—so he built an ice cream factory in Seven Valleys, Pennsylvania, and shipped it to Baltimore by train. Business boomed, and Fussell became the father of the wholesale ice cream industry. 1880: Buffalo, NY; Evanston, IL; Two Rivers, WI; and Ithaca, NY all claim to have invented the ice cream sundae. Wherever it happened, it first started appearing in soda fountains during the 1880’s. It was invented because ice cream sodas weren’t allowed to be sold on Sundays; the ice cream sundae was a way to circumvent that restriction. On September 22, 1903, there is a recorded application for a patent for the ice cream cone by Italo Marchiony. 1939: Grocery stores didn’t start selling ice cream until the 1930’s, and by WWII, ice cream had become so popular that it turned into somewhat of an American symbol (Mussolini banned it in Italy for that same reason). Ice cream was great for troop morale, and in 1943, the U.S. Armed Forces were the world’s largest ice cream manufacturers! Whatever the history, ice cream is here to stay!
You are running a race and overtake the person who is in third place. In which position are you now?	10 Brainteasers To Test Your Mental Sharpness 10 Brainteasers To Test Your Mental Sharpness {{article.article.images.featured.caption}} Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Full Bio The author is a Forbes contributor. The opinions expressed are those of the writer. Loading ... This story appears in the {{article.article.magazine.pretty_date}} issue of {{article.article.magazine.pubName}}. Subscribe To test your mental acuity, answer the following questions (no peeking at the answers!): 1. Johnny’s mother had three children. The first child was named April. The second child was named May. What was the third child’s name? 2. A clerk at a butcher shop stands five feet ten inches tall and wears size 13 sneakers. What does he weigh? 3. Before Mt. Everest was discovered, what was the highest mountain in the world? 4. How much dirt is there in a hole that measures two feet by three feet by four feet? 5. What word in the English language is always spelled incorrectly? 6. Billie was born on December 28th, yet her birthday always falls in the summer. How is this possible? 7. In British Columbia you cannot take a picture of a man with a wooden leg. Why not? 8. If you were running a race and you passed the person in 2nd place, what place would you be in now? 9. Which is correct to say, “The yolk of the egg is white” or “The yolk of the egg are white?” 10. A farmer has five haystacks in one field and four haystacks in another. How many haystacks would he have if he combined them all in one field? Answers 3. Mt. Everest. It just wasn’t discovered yet. 4. There is no dirt in a hole. 5. Incorrectly (except when it is spelled incorrecktly). 6. Billie lives in the southern hemisphere. 7. You can’t take a picture with a wooden leg. You need a camera (or iPad or cell phone) to take a picture. 8. You would be in 2nd place. You passed the person in second place, not first. 9. Neither. Egg yolks are yellow. 10. One. If he combines all his haystacks, they all become one big stack. Okay, some of these are a bit corny. But they all illustrate several brain idiosyncrasies that affect how we make decisions in the world. href="http://www.forbes.com/ebooks/the-forbes-quote-bible/?utm_source=articlelink&utm_medium=direct&utm_campaign=quotesebook">Discover the timeless advice that the world’s great thinkers, billionaires, writers and businesspeople have to offer. Thanks to the way our brain works, we have a very strong tendency to see what we want to see and what we expect to see. This has huge implications when studying our customers, markets, competitors, and other data that influences key business decisions. When we only see what we want or expect to see, we miss competitive threats because our brain tells us a threat couldn’t possibly come from that direction. We miss opportunities because we only see what has worked in the past rather than what could be. And we miss major market shifts and changes in customer needs that seem obvious in hindsight but are easily overlooked when focusing on what we already know. Our brain doesn’t like information gaps, so we tend to jump at the first answer/solution that looks good rather than take the time to examine all the data. This is especially true in a world where we receive more information every day than we have time to assimilate. Finally, our brains love to see patterns and make connections. This trait serves us well in many ways as we move through the world. But the brain doesn’t always get it right. For example, how did you answer question #1 (be honest)? For most people, the first word that pops into their head is “June,” because the brain quickly spots the April/May/June pattern. Upon re-reading the question and analyzing the data, the answer “Johnny” becomes obvious. And what about the man with the wooden leg? Your answer depends on how you interpret “with.” Does it refer to the man with the wooden leg or to the camera? A bit of a trick question, but it clearly illustrates how the language we use shapes the way we look at the world. Perhaps the best example of how we miss things i
What is the first name of Hammerstein from the famous songwriting duo Rogers and Hammerstein?	Rodgers & Hammerstein :: Our History Like this page on facebook. 1944 - 1960 This office has been around for a long time since 1944 to be precise. Rodgers & Hammerstein were the biggest force on Broadway when Broadway was the biggest force in popular entertainment. They produced plays, musicals, concerts and revivals. They presided over Broadway runs, London transfers, national tours and major motion pictures frequently all at once. They held onto everything they could, and controlled their own destinies. They were lionized and they were envied. And they kept their perspective. We may be big, Richard Rodgers once said. But were not U.S. Steel. As artists, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II revolutionized the American musical. As businessmen, R&H revolutionized Broadway. Rodgers and Hammerstein fully understood that the show is just half of show business, wrote business historian John Steele Gordon in American Heritage (1990). They became the first men from the creative side of Broadway to establish a permanent organization to handle the business side of what they created. In doing so, they built a business empire that earned them the first great American fortune to be based on creative theatrical talent. Like ASCAP, which had been established a generation before, R&H wanted to protect the writer; that they were writers themselves made the duo especially sensitive to the issues. They both detested Hollywood because there the writer was well paid but stuck at the bottom of the evolutionary scale; but on Broadway, on stage, they knew the writer could and should have control over his or her work. Producers held too many of the cards, they felt, and the best way to wrest some of that control was to become producers themselves. As Gordon explains: In the 1920s and 30s, the authors of Broadway musicals usually got the short end of the stick, receiving a relatively small percentage of the gross receipts while the producers and the backers made off with the lions share of the profits if the show was a hit In addition to being financially marginalized, authors had little or no say over how their material was used. In his autobiography, Rodgers recounts his Broadway debut in 1920, when a score he wrote with Lorenz Hart for a show called POOR LITTLE RITZ GIRL had been brusquely jettisoned by the producer without their knowledge. Even now, he wrote in 1976, I can still feel the grinding pain of bitter disappointment and depression. That incident transformed Rodgers. Protecting his own creations became a lifelong policy, and a credo he passed down to his children. The Bible in our house, his daughter Mary later recalled, was never sell your copyrights. Daddy used to say it was like selling your birthright. Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II backstage during rehersals for Oklahoma!, Spring 1943. In 1942, Rodgers and Hammerstein began writing together under the auspices of the Theatre Guild; their assignment was to make a musical out of the Guilds play, GREEN GROW THE LIACS. With the bold artistic strides he and Hammerstein were making on the score for what would become OKLAHOMA!, Rodgers had a bold business notion too. Wed be suckers, he told Hammerstein, if we didnt publish it ourselves. Other songwriters had been their own music publishers before (Irving Berlin being a prime example and stellar success), but with OKLAHOMA!, R&H were seeking to set a system in place that would protect and nurture their works and those of others for decades to come. Max and Louis Dreyfus, the brilliant and legendary music publishers whose Chappell & Co. had published most of Broadways music for years, were not only receptive but agreed to create and administer this new entity, which would ultimately be owned by R&H completely. The enterprise was called Williamson Music (so named because both men had fathers named William) and, in 1944, it was established in a suite of offices at 488 Madison Avenue. It is still in business today, with dozens of writers and thousands of songs under its administration. But it all started with the score of O
Which country's national symbol is a Lotus flower?	Which country's national symbol is a lotus flower? \| Reference.com Which country's national symbol is a lotus flower? A: Quick Answer The country whose national symbol is a lotus is India. Specifically, it's the Indian lotus, or Nelumbo nucifera. It is also called the sacred lotus. Full Answer In Indian or Hindu mythology, the lotus flower is revered because it produces a beautiful and fragrant flower even as its roots are in turbid waters. The lotus is also one of eight auspicious symbols that correspond to the Buddhist eight-fold path of enlightenment. As its petals unfold in the morning, Buddhists believe that the divine also unfolds within the soul. All of these attributes make the lotus a symbol of purity, enlightenment and resurrection. The lotus is an aquatic plant that is surprisingly easy to grow and care for. It grows between 3 and 4 feet tall and has a 3 to 4 foot spread. In the United States, it blooms between July and September and needs full sun. The flower is deep pink or white and can be as large as 12 inches in diameter. The lotus opens in the morning and closes at night. Eventually, the flower gives way to a seed pod that's dried and used in flower arrangements. The plant also propagates through its rhizomes, which are a special kind of root. These rhizomes are edible, as are the leaves and the seeds.
In which month is St Andrew's Day?	St. Andrew's Day St. Andrew's Day In 2008, St. Andrew's Day occurs on Monday 1 December by Liz Olson The National Flag of Scotland, inspired by the cross on which Saint Andrew was crucified Related Links 2012 Friday 30 November Scotland's newest holiday, St. Andrew's Day, was given royal assent in January 2007, making 30 November a bank holiday. If St. Andrew's Day falls on a weekend, the bank holiday is on the next Monday. In 2008, St. Andrew's Day occurs on Monday 1 December 2008. Saint Andrew is the Patron Saint of Scotland as well as the patron of the Order of the Thistle, one of the highest ranks of chivalry in the world. James VII created the chivalric Order of Saint Andrew in 1687, which is an order of Knighthood restricted to the King or Queen and 16 others. His Life Andrew was born in Bethsaida in Galilee , the older brother of Saint Peter , and was a fisherman by trade. He was baptized by John the Baptist , and was the first apostle and disciple of Jesus . Saint Andrew and the other 11 apostles helped Jesus to spread the Christian faith. A Roman governor martyred Saint Andrew for his belief in Patras , Greece . A Roman governor martyred Saint Andrew in Patras, Greece for his religious beliefs. The cross on which he was crucified was x-shaped later the inspiration for the cross that forms the Saltire , Scotland's national flag. Legend Andrew's remains were entombed for 300 years before Constantine the Great ordered them to be moved to the new capital city of Constantinople , modern-day Istanbul . According to legend, a monk named St. Rule (also known as St. Regulus) was warned in a dream by an angel to move Andrew's bones far away for safe-keeping. The monk removed a tooth, an arm bone, a kneecap, and some fingers from Andrew's tomb and set off on a voyage by boat. He was shipwrecked on the east coast of Scotland near a Pictish village, which is called St. Andrew today. St Rule is said to have left the remains in the village. A tower named after St. Rule still stands around St. Andrews Cathedral. Andrew's remains were placed in a chapel on the same site where the Cathedral of St. Andrews, built in the 11th century, still stands. During medieval times, the town of St Andrews was the religious capital of Scotland and a destination for pilgrims. The remains of Saint Andrew no longer reside in the cathedral, and although it is unknown what happened to them, many believe they were destroyed during the Scottish Reformation when many churches were plundered. Remains Today The rest of his remains, which were not taken by the monk, can be found in Almafi, Italy , where they have lain since 1210, when they were stolen from Constantinople. Pope Paul VI gave relics of Saint Andrew to Scotland in 1969. They are displayed in St. Mary's Roman Catholic Cathedral in Edinburgh . Celebrations Saint Andrew's Day is celebrated all over Scotland with music, dancing, and traditional foods such as haggis , fish, Scotch broth, and whiskey. Glasgow hosts a Shindig in the Square; Edinburgh puts on a Jig in the Gardens; Aberdeen boasts a Doric Cabaret Evening; Dundee has music, dancing, and food; Stirling puts on a eilidh c; and Inverness has living history displays on the Culloden Battlefield . Many countries other than Scotland also celebrate Saint Andrew's Day. It is celebrated in Romania with traditions such as caroling and special baptisms. Saint Andrew is said to have been the first to preach Christianity in the region that is now Romania. Saint Andrew's Day was celebrated in Russia with festivals before the revolution, but it was banned during Communism. Many Russians once again celebrate Saint Andrew taking the traditional date of 30 November. Celebrations include eating borsch, drinking vodka, and having a sing-along on the accordion and balalaika .
What was the name of the character played by Richard Wilson in One Foot In The Grave?	One Foot in the Grave (TV Series 1990–2001) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error One Foot in the Grave 1h 30min Victor Meldrew is a retiree who attracts bad luck. If he's not driving his long suffering wife Margeret crazy with his constant moaning, he's fighting with neighbors. Stars: Victor muses about life while in the bath. 9.2 The Meldrews, Mrs. Warboys, and Mr. Swainey take a trip into the countryside, where they end up stranded in a river and play Trivial Pursuit, Mrs. Warboys ends up concreted to Victor. 9.1 Margaret is visiting a relative in hospital. Victor is his usual self, complaining about everything; and Margaret is her usual self, pretending not to hear him...or is she? 9.0 a list of 22 titles created 22 Jun 2011 a list of 39 titles created 02 Aug 2013 a list of 27 titles created 08 Apr 2014 a list of 22 titles created 03 Jul 2014 a list of 45 titles created 05 Jul 2015 Title: One Foot in the Grave (1990–2001) 7.9/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. 10 wins & 15 nominations. See more awards » Photos Arkwright is a tight-fisted shop owner in Doncaster, who will stop at nothing to keep his profits high and his overheads low, even if this means harassing his nephew Granville. Arkwright's ... See full summary » Stars: Ronnie Barker, David Jason, Lynda Baron Long running BBC comedy show consisting of sketches and humourous musical routines involving the large Ronnie Barker and the small Ronnie Corbett. Most sketches involved both men, but ... See full summary » Stars: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett, The Fred Tomlinson Singers The prison life of Fletcher, a criminal serving a five-year sentence, as he strives to bide his time, keep his record clean, and refuses to be ground down by the prison system. Stars: Ronnie Barker, Brian Wilde, Fulton Mackay Accident-prone Frank Spencer fails to navigate the simplest tasks of daily life, while also trying to look after his wife and baby. Stars: Michael Crawford, Michele Dotrice, Jessica Forte Classic 1960s British comedy series about a middle aged man and his elderly father who run an unsuccessful 'rag and bone' business (collecting and selling junk). Harold (the son) wants to ... See full summary » Stars: Wilfrid Brambell, Harry H. Corbett, Frank Thornton This comedy series is all about two mates, Gary and Tony who share a two bedroom home. They are grown men who act like a couple of drunk two year olds, who spend their time either drinking ... See full summary » Stars: Martin Clunes, Caroline Quentin, Leslie Ash Popular sitcom set in a seedy bedsit lorded over by the mean, vain, boastful, cowardly landlord Rigsby. In each episode, his conceits are debunked by his long suffering tenants. Stars: Leonard Rossiter, Don Warrington, Frances de la Tour BBC sketch show that while continuing to show the misadventures of a series of popular characters now also introduces a slew of new oddballs and misfits for us to enjoy including Tory Boy and The Lovely Wobbly Randy Old Ladies. Stars: Harry Enfield, Kathy Burke, Paul Whitehouse A snobbish housewife is determined to climb the social ladder, in spite of her family's working class connections and the constant chagrin of her long suffering husband. Stars: Patricia Routledge, Clive Swift, Geoffrey Hughes During WW2, in a fictional British seaside town, a ragtag group of Home Guard local defense volunteers prepare for an imminent German invasion. Stars: Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier, Clive Dunn A satire show using puppets that are charicatures of major public figures. Stars: Steve Nallon, Kate Robbins, Chris Barrie Gordon Brittas is the manager of the Whitbury-Newtown Leisure Centre. Despite his ambition and good intentions, everything seems to go wrong when he's around, despite the best efforts of ... See full summary »
What sport would you be playing if competing for the Harry Vardon trophy?	Bio of Golf Legend Harry Vardon • British Open: 1896, 1898, 1899, 1903, 1911, 1914 Awards and Honors: Member, World Golf Hall of Fame Quote, Unquote: • Harry Vardon: "Don't play too much golf. Two rounds a day is plenty." • Golf writer Bernard Darwin on Harry Vardon: "I do not think anyone who saw him play in his prime will disagree as to this, that a greater genius is inconceivable." Trivia: • Harry Vardon is one-third of Britain's famed " Great Triumvirate " of golfers. The other two members are J.H. Taylor and James Braid . • Vardon is the only 6-time winner of the British Open . • Scoring leaders on both the U.S. and European PGA Tours are awarded the Harry Vardon Trophy. Harry Vardon Biography: continue reading below our video Quick Tip: What Is the Vardon Overlap Golf Grip? Harry Vardon was the first international golf celebrity, and easily one of the game's most influential players. The grip he popularized is now known as the Vardon Grip (a k a, the overlapping grip); the "Vardon Flyer" golf ball may have represented the first equipment deal for a golfer; his instructional books continue, to this day, to influence golfers; he won majors with both the gutta-percha and Haskell golf balls. Vardon was born in the Channel Islands, that group of islands in the English Channel between England and France. He took up golf in his teens and, inspired by his brother Tom's success as a professional, decided to dedicate himself, as well, to the game. He turned pro at age 20. His first big win was the 1896 British Open , where he played in what would become his signature attire: knickers (reportedly the first golfer to play in knickers), dress shirt, tie and buttoned jacket. Despite the cumbersome jacket, Vardon was known for a smooth, free-swinging motion. The World Golf Hall of Fame described his swing thusly: "Vardon had a swing that repeated monotonously. His swing was more upright and his ball flight higher than his contemporaries, giving Vardon's approach shots the advantage of greater carry and softer landing. He took only the thinnest of divots ." His fame exploded in 1900 when he toured the United States, playing more than 80 exhibition matches - often against the better ball of two opponents - and winning more than 70 of them. He won the U.S. Open that year, his only victory in the event, but as late as 20 years later - in 1920 at the age of 50 - he was runner-up in the tournament. At the 1913 U.S. Open , it was a Vardon loss that spurred growth in the game. Unheralded American amateur Francis Ouimet defeated Vardon and fellow Englishman Ted Ray in a playoff, an outcome credited with popularizing golf in the U.S. Vardon was struck by tuberculosis late in 1903. His game was never as sound, but he recovered to win the British Open again in 1911 and 1914. He won the Open Championship six times total. After leaving competitive golf, Vardon designed courses and wrote instructional books, one of which, The Gist of Golf, is still considered a classic:
What name is given to a bet with four selections and comprising six doubles, four trebles and one four-fold?	Betting Directory \| A-Z of betting terms Betting Directory This handy alphabetical guide to betting terminology and betting terms will help you tell a Yankee from a Super Heinz and everything in between. If you have any questions about these terms or anything else betting-related, please just drop us a line at [email protected] Accumulator: A multiple bet where the winnings from the first event or ‘selection’ are placed on the next and so on. All bets must be placed together in advance and all must be successful to win; an accumulator is ‘all or nothing’ and are generally thought to include four or more selections (3 being a treble, 2 a double). Alphabet bet: A combination bet consisting of 26 separate bets over six selections: two patents (seven bets each), one Yankee (11 bets) and a six-fold accumulator. Ante-post bet: A bet placed well in advance, in return for better odds. However, unless otherwise specified, you lose your money if your choice pulls out or is cancelled. Banker: A horse or equivalent with extremely good chances of winning. Bar/bar price: The shortest odds for a runner without a quoted price in an early betting summary. Betfair SP: A bet placed on the Betfair exchange for a horse or equivalent at the starting price calculated by Betfair. The odds are calculated by matching SP backers with SP layers on the Betfair exchange. The odds are not known at the time the bet is placed. Betfair SP has been shown to consistently exceed industry SP. Bank: The amount of money a gambler dedicates to his/her betting or a particular system, e.g. a person risking £1,000 in total to a system may be said to have a (betting) bank of £1,000. Canadian/Super Yankee: A combination bet made up of five selections in different events, totalling 26 bets altogether: ten doubles, ten trebles, five four-fold accumulators and one five-fold accumulator. Double: A multiple bet on two different selections, with the winnings from the first carried over onto the second. Both have to be successful in order to win anything (see ‘accumulator’). Dutching: Backing more than one selection in the same event with the intention of making the same profit on each selection if they win. Each way: A bet for a horse to win and place, with the same amount on each outcome. Favourite: The horse thought most likely to be the winner, with the lowest odds as a result. Fold: The number of selections in an accumulator. Forecast: A bet on the top two or three finishers in a race. A straight forecast is the top two in the right order; a reverse forecast is the top two in either order, and a combination forecast names three choices, two of which must finish first and second. Hedging: Placing a second bet in the same event so as to reduce your risk of losing money. Heinz: A combination of 57 bets (the name comes from the 57 varieties in Heinz beans) over six selections in different events: 15 doubles, 20 trebles, 15 four-fold accumulators, six five-fold accumulators and one six-fold accumulator. Goliath: A combination of 247 bets over eight selections: 28 doubles, 56 trebles, 70 four-folds, 56 five-folds, 28 six-folds, eight seven-folds and one eight-fold accumulator. Jackpot: A bet where you have to name the winner of every race selected. Joint favourite: When two horses are equally considered most likely to win; if more than two horses are joint favourite, they are described as co-favourites. Jolly: Another name for the favourite. Lucky 15: Fifteen bets over four selections, comprising four singles, six doubles, four trebles and a four-fold accumulator. Lucky 31: Thirty-one bets over five selections, comprising five singles, ten doubles, ten trebles, five four-folds and one five-fold accumulator. Lucky 63: Sixty-three bets over six selections, comprising six singles, 15 doubles, 20 trebles, 15 four-folds, six five-folds and one six-fold accumulator. Nap: The strongest selection of the day according to a tipster or tipsters. Nb (next best): The tipsters’ second strongest selection of the day. NRNB: Non-runner no bet. An ante post bet where you get
What is the capital of Peru?	Everything you need to know about travel to Lima, Peru By Bonnie Hamre Updated February 23, 2016. The capital of Peru lies on the Pacific Coast, and in the summer there is no doubt that it is a wonderful place to be with the golden sands being lapped by the blue waters of the sea. Just a few hundred yards away is the business center of the country, and the largest buildings in the city compete to get the best view out over the ocean. For the visitor, Lima is a bustling and fascinating place to visit, with plenty of attractions to explore and a range of interesting neighborhoods that have their own personalities, and as one of the largest cities in South America, it is actually a fairly easy place to visit for the first time visitor. Visiting the Seafront in Lima If there is one area of Lima that will begin to capture the heart of a first time visitor, it is definitely the amazing surroundings of the Miraflores cliffs on a bright day that will catch the imagination. This is very popular as a paragliding site, as the drop from the top of the cliffs down to the beach below offers a great launching point, and you will see tens of the fabric arches floating on the air currents above the beach on a good day. continue reading below our video America's Best Foodie Cities If you do want to get a thrill and a good view of the city, there are companies that offer tandem paragliding trips with an expert guide to control the flight for you. The Architectural Heritage and Museums There are some beautiful buildings and colonial architecture to be enjoyed in the city, and the district of Pueblo Libre is one of the most popular areas to visit, and it was here that the legendary liberator Simon Bolivar lived for a period. The National Museum of Archeology, Anthropology and Peruvian History is a fascinating place to visit in the district, while La Cruz del Viajero is another monument in the district, and is a cross set there by Franciscan monks in the seventeenth century. The Bridge of Sighs in the Barranco district is another popular place to visit in Lima, as it is a wooden bridge that is a destination for couples particularly to enjoy the romantic location, which is just a short distance from the beach. What to Do While You're in Lima The city of Lima was founded by the conquistadors, but there are a couple of Inca ruins in Pucllana and Pachacamac that are worth visiting, although they are not as grand as those found elsewhere in the country. You should also look to visit the Chocolate Museum, which is a wonderful attraction for families, as you can learn about the history of Peruvian chocolate, and even get the chance to make your own chocolate. For those who enjoy the attractive architecture, exploring the Church of San Francisco is also a good experience. The Best Places to Stay in the City The two most popular districts where visitors can stay are those near the center, namely Barranco and Miraflores, and those near the waterfront will usually be the large luxury hotels. For those on a budget, Barranco has some nice hostels, but bear in mind that it is the nightlife district of Lima so you may find that it is a little noisier than other areas. Enjoying the Cuisine and Culture of Lima If you are traveling to Lima, then make sure that you make time to spend a cultural evening in the city, as there are clubs called Penas, where Criollo and Afro Peruvian music is played and you can enjoy the traditional Peruvian music. These nights are often accompanied by a nice meal for a single price, and provide a taste of Peruvian cuisine and culture together.
What type of ball did Nolan Ryan once throw at a record speed of 100.9 miles per hour?	Fastest Pitcher in Baseball by Baseball Almanac Miles / Min Velocity of Light So how fast was Feller ? The Meter to Record Feller's Speed article mentioned it was specifically going to examine his pitching speed. Satchel Paige , who could bring on the heat himself, believed Feller was the fastest and told teammates, "If anybody threw that ball any harder than Rapid Robert , then the human eye couldn't follow it." Feller once mentioned that he was clocked at 104 mph at Lincoln Park in Chicago. He also claimed he was clocked at 107.9 mph in a demonstration in 1946 at Griffith Stadium. At the Aberdeen Proving Grounds he was measured using the ever-popular speeding motorcycle test, once used in 1914 with Walter Johnson who reached 99.7 mph, and Feller reached 98.6 mph. The results of the test from the "new meter" were reported the day after the initial article: Humphreys' 'Hard' Un' Faster Than Feller's, Meter Shows CLEVELAND (AP) - Three Boston Red Sox threw a baseball 122 feet a second into a new photo-electric pitching meter yesterday. Three Cleveland Indians could do only 119 feet. Pitchers were not included in yesterday's test but "unofficially," Bob Feller of Cleveland threw three balls into the meter from a distance of 20 feet. The best mark he recorded was 119 feet. His less-touted teammate, pitcher Johnny Humphreys , recorded 127 feet. There will be a contest for pitchers later. Jimmy Foxx , Jim Tabor , and Roger Cramer made it a clean Boston sweep with a first-place tie in yesterday's fielders contest. The best the Indians could do was a tie at 119 feet by Ben Chapman , Julius Solters and Jim Shilling . Cleveland men who developed the speed meter said the only comparable scientific marks were made in 1917. Walter Johnson threw the ball 134 feet a second, Christy Mathewson 127 and "Smoky Joe" Wood 124. Their speeds were shown by a gravity drop interval recorder. Source: Richmond (VA) Times Dispatch, June 7, 1939. The results from the "contest for pitchers" have never been found. Since machine testing was rare and uncommon we are left with a scientific void about historical flamethrowers. Early comments about fastball pitchers can be found in many old newspapers and offer some interesting insight into who was considered fastest during this early era: "He ( Lefty Grove ) was the fastest pitcher who ever lived." - Ford Frick "Smokey Joe (Williams) could throw harder than all of them." - Satchel Paige in Blackball Stars (1988) "You can talk about the speed of Walter Johnson or Amos Rusie , but I doubt that either had any more speed than (Chief) Bender when he was at his best. He was not physically as strong as some others, but he had long, tapering fingers and a peculiar whip to his arm that certainly drove that baseball through the air." - Eddie Collins "You can't hit what you can't see." - Joe Tinker talking about Rube Marquard . Another fascinating account of a fastball pitcher, who is often credited as one of the fastest ever, was described in great detail by baseball historian Jonathan Fraser Light. The "twist" here is this pitcher never appeared in a Major League game! Steve Dalkowski. ï¿½To understand how Dalkowski, a chunky little man with thick glasses and a perpetually dazed expression, became a ï¿½legend in his own timeï¿½...ï¿½ ï¿½ Pat Jordan in The Suitors of Spring (1974). The fastest pitcher ever may have been 1950s phenom and flameout Steve Dalkowski. Dalkowski signed with the Orioles in 1957 at age 21. After nine years of erratic pitching he was released in 1966, never having made it to the Major Leagues. Despite his failure, he has been described as the fastest pitcher ever. Ted Williams once stood in a spring training batting cage and took one pitch from Dalkowski. Williams swore he never saw the ball and claimed that Dalkowski probably was the fastest pitcher who ever lived. Others who claimed he was the fastest ever were Paul Richards , Harry Brecheen and Earl Weaver. They all thought he was faster than Bob Feller and Walter Johnson , though none of them probably saw Johnson pitch. In
How many hurdles must a runner jump over in the 110m men's hurdles race?	How to Hurdle: 7 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow How to Hurdle Two Parts: Before the Event During The Event Community Q&A Hurdling is usually done in different events: 60 meter hurdles, 80 meter hurdles, 100 meter hurdles, 110 meter hurdles, 300 meter hurdles, and 400 meter hurdles. Hurdlers compete at almost any track-and-field meet, from middle school events, all the way to the Olympics. Hurdling is a great sport that requires good fitness, flexibility, upper body strength, and, most of all, perseverance. Steps Stretch. If you don't stretch, you can become seriously injured. (Pulling hamstrings are common) 2 Run a few practice hurdles. Make sure you have your lead and trail legs figured out before the race starts. The lead leg is the leg that goes over the hurdle extended before your body. http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/cf/Hurdle-Step-2-Version-5.jpg/550px-Hurdle-Step-2-Version-5.jpg http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/cf/Hurdle-Step-2-Version-5.jpg/300px-Hurdle-Step-2-Version-5.jpg /a/a7/Hurdle Step 2 Version 4.360p.mp4 The lead leg is usually the leg that people use to catch themselves while falling. People can trip forward or have someone push them to find which leg makes sense for them. Many people also switch back and forth between legs which is a possibility. 3 Count your steps. The number of steps you take will depend on long the course is, as well as on the person's height, weight, speed, the height of their jump, the length of the jump, and even their usual sprinting stride length. You might take 4-5 steps before the first hurdle on a 60m course and 6-8 on a 100m course. http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/3/32/Hurdle-Step-3-Version-5.jpg/550px-Hurdle-Step-3-Version-5.jpg http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/3/32/Hurdle-Step-3-Version-5.jpg/300px-Hurdle-Step-3-Version-5.jpg /5/50/Hurdle Step 3 Version 4.360p.mp4 Steps in between will be different for every person. One thing to note, however, is that if the hurdles are evenly spaced, you should have the same amount of steps in between every hurdle. You should not take three huge steps and then eight little steps... Instead maybe take 6 regular stride steps. Picture yourself going barely an inch over the jump. You might find that when you try to get as low as possible, you end up clearing the jump by plenty, while increasing your speed. Practice really does make perfect! And leaning forward opens a whole new world of speed. Part 2 During The Event 1 Start the race in a sprint . You want to be going pretty fast before you reach the first hurdle, and you want to be able to make it to the first hurdle at the right speed to have your favored foot forward. http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/2/2f/Hurdle-Step-4-Version-5.jpg/550px-Hurdle-Step-4-Version-5.jpg /4/4b/Hurdle Step 4 Version 4.360p.mp4 2 Do not slow down at the first hurdle: your momentum is what will carry you over. When you are about 1 to 2 feet away from the hurdle, bring the foot that isn't on the ground (lead leg) up to your butt and then quickly extend it up over the hurdle. http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/7/7b/Hurdle-Step-5-Version-5.jpg/550px-Hurdle-Step-5-Version-5.jpg /c/c5/Hurdle Step 5 Version 4.360p.mp4 3 Drag the trail leg sideways over the side of the hurdle after the lead leg has passed over. The ankle and the knee are supposed to be the same distance from the ground. The straight line along the shin/calf in between the ankle and the knee must be parallel to the ground and must be parallel to the hurdle. 4 Continue the race, trying to pick up speed towards the end. Clearing the last hurdle can be difficult, but if you push yourself too much, it will be no problem, but it can hurt in the end. http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/5/5e/Hurdle-Step-7-Version-5.jpg/550px-Hurdle-Step-7-Version-5.jpg /f/f4/Hurdle Step 7 Version 4.360p.mp4 Community Q&A I am afraid of jumping over hurdles, what can I do to conquer my fear? wikiHow Contributor Try jumping next to it, just to realize that you can make it over the hurdle easily. Then try stepping over it and finally take a deep
In which sport is the position of goal attack found?	Netball playing positions - ActiveSG Netball playing positions File photo credit: Wikipedia By Christabel Yang If you’ve seen a netball game, you’ve probably wondered what the alphabets on those bibs represent and why the players seem to be restricted within certain areas of the court. Well, in this guide we'll help you break them down into layman terms. There are 7 different playing positions in netball and each of them signify different areas of play. They are namely: 1. Goal Shooter 6. Goal Defence 7. Goal Keeper Each position is confined by certain lines of the court, and if the player moves beyond these lines, you’ll hear the whistle blow followed by a call that says “Offside!”. And that is exactly what we would want to avoid. 1. Goal Shooter (GS) The main role of the Goal Shooter (GS) is to score, by shooting the ball into the hoop. This can only be done within the goal circle. The GS is not allowed to score a goal beyond the perimeters of the goal circle. The outcome of the game depends on the number of shots put in by the GS. Area of play: The opposing team’s goal third, including the goal circle. Common traits: The GS is usually among the taller players of the team, has steady hands and accurate shooting skills. She must also have quick reflexes to catch rebounds. 2. Goal Attack (GA) The Goal Attack (GA) is responsible for setting up offensive plays and scoring goals. She also feeds the ball to the GS to shoot. She works very closely with the GS, and it is not uncommon to see exceptional camaraderie between the duo. Area of play: The opposing team’s goal third, including the goal circle, and the centre third. Common traits: The GA is usually among the taller players on the team, has strong passing ability and accurate shooting skills. 3. Wing Attack (WA) The Wing Attack (WA) is chiefly responsible for moving the ball down from the centre third to the goal third and for feeding the ball into the shooters’ hands, which includes both the GS and the GA. Their job is to create as many chances to score as possible. Area of play: The opposing team’s goal third, excluding the goal circle, and the centre third. Common traits: The WA is usually the fastest player on court, has solid passing skills, and excellent footwork and ball handling skills. 4. Centre (C) The Centre starts and restarts the game from the centre circle each time a goal is scored. She dictates the pace of her team’s play, creates space on court and is depended upon for both attacking and defending. She is required to take the offensive by shifting the ball from the defensive area to the attacking side, and also switches to take a defensive stance when required. She is also required to feed the ball to the shooters in the goal circle. Area of play: Anywhere except the goal circles of both teams. Common traits: She has an exceptional fitness level, strong passing skills, and the ability to analyse and change her team’s play if necessary. 5. Wing Defence (WD) The Wing Defence (WD) is always on the defensive, unless there’s a turnover and she has to bring the ball down to her attacking side. She is responsible for defending the opposing team’s players, mainly the WA, and for stopping the ball from reaching the goal circle. She is to intercept at any possible chance. Area of play: The team’s goal third, excluding the goal circle, and the centre third. Common traits: The WD is consistently focused and swift to react. 6. Goal Defence (GD) The chief role of the Goal Defence (GD) is to defend the ball from reaching the opposing shooters in a spot where they are comfortable to shoot. They must always be on the look out for chances to intercept the ball and achieve turnovers. They also keep a close look on the opposing team’s GA. Area of play: The team’s goal third, including the goal circle and the centre third. Common traits: The GD is usually among the taller players of the team. She must be focused, have quick footwork and be quick to react to catch rebounds. They must also have good anticipation skills so that they can counter their opponent’s set-up
Which famous sportsman lit the torch at the opening ceremony of the 1996 Olympic Games?	Olympic opening ceremony: Muhammad Ali carries the flag in London \| Daily Mail Online comments Muhammad Ali was already a part of Olympic history before last night's opening ceremony of the London Games. Not only did he win a gold medal as a young boxer, but he also provided one of the most memorable moments of any opening ceremony when he lit the Olympic flame in Atlanta 16 years ago. And the sporting legend cemented his place in the Olympic story on Friday night, when he helped to carry the official flag to its place in the centre of the arena alongside other humanitarian icons. Hero: Muhammad Ali made an appearance at the Olympics opening ceremony in London last night Famous: Mr Ali lit the Olympic flame at the start of the 1996 games in Atlanta to widespread acclaim Champion: Mr Ali, then known as Cassius Clay, won a gold medal at the 1960 Rome Olympics Mr Ali, widely considered one of the greatest American sportsmen of all time, took the gold medal in the light heavyweight boxing at the Rome Games in 1960. RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share At Atlanta in 1996, he was given the honour of lighting the cord which set off a flaming arrow directed at the Olympic torch, marking the official start of the Games. Although he was visibly suffering from Parkinson's Disease, his appearance as an icon of sporting genius and resilience was widely praised. Carrying the flag: The boxer joined other iconic figures in the important ceremonial duty Frail: But Mr Ali nonetheless was met with a raucous reception from the 80,000-strong crowd in the stadium The organisers of the London Games were doubtless hoping to re-capture some of that magic when they invited Mr Ali to appear in last night's ceremony. Dressed in a white suit and tie and wearing sunglasses, he joined the likes of UN secretary general Ban Ki-Moon and conductor Daniel Barenboim in carrying the Olympic flag to its pole. Other flag-bearers included double gold-medal-winner Haile Gebrselassie and Doreen Lawrence, whose teenage son Stephen Lawrence was murdered in a case which later became iconic as a landmark in British history. Sitting down: Mr Ali had his wife Lonnie by his side throughout his ceremonial role Back in time: Mr Ali's appearance in London was reminiscent of his contribution to previous Olympics Mr Ali appeared extremely frail, and was able to walk only the last few steps of the journey with the flag. He was supported by his wife Lonnie, and sat down on a chair while the flag was being raised. Nonetheless, the legendary figure received a raucous reception from the 80,000-strong crowd, delighted to see him on his feet and participating in a great sporting spectacle despite his debilitating illness. Earlier in the week, Mr Ali took part in fundraising for the Muhammad Ali Center and promoted his social media site, generationali.org. He also met with his successors on Team USA, who were doubtless keen to pick up tips for Olympic success.
Which famous race takes place annually between Putney and Mortlake?	Women rowers embark on historic Thames race - CNN.com 8 of 8 (CNN) For more than 150 years, men's rowing crews from Oxford and Cambridge have battled it out for supremacy in the annual University Boat Race on London's River Thames. A lot of water has passed under the bridge since the race was first contested over the four-and-a-quarter mile course between Putney and Mortlake in 1845, but never have two women crews from the UK's oldest universities raced on that same famed waterway. Until now. Follow @cnnsport On Saturday, in a long overdue break with tradition, two female teams will compete in the Women's Boat Race on the route and on the same day as their male counterparts for the first time. "We are all really excited about it happening. It's a really major step for women's rowing bringing the Women's Boat Race to the Tideway (the part of the Thames subjected to tides)," said David Searle, Executive Director of the Boat Race Company , who organize the annual event. It's a really major step for women's rowing bringing the Women's Boat Race to the Tideway. David Searle, Executive Director of the Boat Race Company "It's been on people's wish list to happen for a very long time. It's really very exciting and the fulfillment of loads of different people's ambitions and the efforts of a vast number of people from the organizers to women's clubs to the men's clubs as well who have been very accommodating." Read More The women's race started back in 1927 and during the early years the two crews of eight would race separately down a route with judges marking rowing style as well as speed. Since the 1970s, the race has been run a week before the men's event over a course at Henley-on-Thames, 40 miles west of London. Searle says moving the race to the UK capital this year is the result of several years of planning and a cash injection from boat race sponsors BNY Mellon and Newton . "They realized they couldn't just plonk them straight on the tideway. So they invested in them in total for four years, but really seriously invested for two years," said Searle, who made two Boat Race appearances for Cambridge during the 1970s. Head coach of the Oxford woman's team, Christine Wilson says the cash injection has been invaluable. "What the sponsorship is allowing is for these women to become models of what's possible," Wilson told Bloomberg.com . "As much as this is about athletic performance and boat speed and a standard of athletic achievement, it is also about showing women in the world that this is possible." Saturday's race will also break new ground in terms of distance with both crews having to row nearly 7,000 meters this year, compared to the 2,000 meters they have been used to at Henley. The enormity of the task cannot be underestimated, but Searle says the atmosphere in the build up to the race has been electric. The future is super positive. The race has been in existence since 1927, but this is a new tradition we are establishing here and it's going to be just like the men's race. David Searle, Executive Director of the Boat Race Company "It's a massive deal. I've got to say that the smiles on the faces is actually really good to see because they are enjoying themselves and why wouldn't they -- they're making history and being a part of it is great." The women's race is due off at 15.50 (GMT) on Saturday, an hour before the men who will be competing against each other for the 161st time. The men's race, which began in 1829, has featured a number of famous oarsman down the years including Briton's four-time Olympic gold medalist Matthew Pinsent (Oxford) and actor Hugh Lawrie (Cambridge) with Cambridge leading the historic battle with 81 wins to Oxford's 78. Oxford's men have been in the ascendency in recent years winning seven of the last 10 races and its a similar tale for the women with the dark blues favorite to win for a fourth-year running and further close the gap on Cambridge who lead overall with 41 wins to Oxford's 28. "Oxford are looking very strong I have to say. But you never know in the boat race, things can happ
How is the sport of tauromachy better known?	List of Sports - every sport from around the world basketball Complete Sports List 3D Archery — a form of archery in which the goal is to strike targets in the shape of animals at unknown distances. 3x3 — a variation of basketball played on a half court with just three players in each team. Abseiling — an adventure sport where the participants descend a steep formation using a rope. (not really a sport). Acroski — athletes on snow skis perform various choreographed routines (once called Ski Ballet) Adventure Racing — an event combining two or more endurance disciplines, such as Orienteering, Cross-Country Running, Mountain Biking, Paddling and Climbing. It is also called Expedition Racing. Aerials — a freestyle skiing discipline in which athletes ski along a take-off ramp, then perform various in-air tricks. Aerobatics — sport aerobatics involves aircraft maneuvers such as rolls, loops, stall turns (hammerheads), and tailslides. Acrobatic Gymnastics — team of gymnasts work together to perform acrobatic moves in combination with dance moves. Aerobic Gymnastics — another name for Sport Aerobics . Aeromodeling — activity using remotely controlled flying model aircraft (not really a sport). Aggressive Inline Skating — Aggressive inline skating is a form of inline skating executed on specially designed inline skates with the focus on grinding and spins. Aikido — Shodokan Aikido (also called Sport Aikido) is a style of the martial art Aikido that is used for competitions. Air Hockey — played on an air-hockey table, participants try to hit a puck elevated on a cushion of air into the opponents goal. Air Racing — a sport involving flying airplanes over a fixed course low to the ground. Airsoft — a skirmish sport in which participants eliminate opponents by hitting them with spherical non-metallic pellets from replica firearms. Similar sports are Laser Tag and Paintball . All-Terrain Boarding — another name for Mountainboarding . Alpine Skiing — commonly known as Downhill Skiing, involves racing down snow-covered hills on skis with fixed-heel bindings. There are alpine skiing competitions in disciplines such as slalom, giant slalom, super giant slalom, and downhill. Alpinism — the sport of mountain climbing. American Football — a team sport played on a rectangular field with goalposts at each end. Each team attempts to advance an oval ball down the field into the end zone by running or passing it. It is also known in some parts of the world (outside of the US) as Gridiron. In the US it is referred simply as football. Variations include Arena Football , 6-Man Football . American Handball — players use their hands to hit a small rubber ball against a wall. There are three versions (four-wall handball, three-wall handball and one-wall handball) that can each be played by either two, three or four players. It can be compared to squash without rackets. It is very different from the Olympic sport of (Team) Handball . Angling — often used to refer to fishing, it is the principal method of sport fishing Aquabike — a variation of Triathlon , with no running leg. Athletes swim followed by cycling. Aquajogging — water running competitions, athletes race in water while maintaining an upright position. Aquathlon (1) — an underwater sport where two competitors wearing masks and fins wrestle underwater in an attempt to remove a ribbon from each other's ankle band. It is also known as Underwater Wrestling. Aquathlon (2) — a continuous race involving swimming followed by running. It is usually over a shorter distance than the similar Biathle . Artistic Gymnastics — an Olympic sport where gymnasts perform short routines on different apparatus, such as the Vault , Floor (men and women), Pommel Horse , Rings , Parallel Bars , High Bar (men), and Uneven Bars , Balance Beam (women). Artistic Pool — a trick shot competition on a pocket billiards table in which players score points for performing 56 preset shots of varying difficulty. Artistic Roller Skating — is a sport which consists of a number of events (Figures, Dance, Freestyl
How many kilometres long is the walk - the longest race in men's athletics?	London 2012 Olympics: athletics guide - Telegraph London 2012 Olympics: athletics guide Read Telegraph Sport's guide to athletics events at the London 2012 Olympics. RUNNING The running and walking disciplines are staged over events ranging from 100m to 50km. Besides the marathon and race walk events, held on the road, the running will take place on a 400m oval track inside London’s Olympic stadium. While the majority of races are on the flat, the hurdles and steeplechase competitions require athletes to jump over barriers en route to the finish line. JUMPING In long jump, athletes sprint down a runway before propelling themselves as far as possible into a sand pit. Triple jump is similar in form, although competitors have to complete a hop and a step before completing the jump. Smooth transitions are essential. For the high jump, the object is to leap over a bar that is then raised with each successful attempt. Three attempts are possible at every stage and the winner is the athlete who arches over the bar at the greatest height. Pole vault adheres to the same rules, but here competitors must use a long, flexible pole to launch themselves into the air. THROWING The throws are divided into javelin, shot put, discus and hammer. Athletes are given six attempts to throw the object as far as possible into a field. A delicate balance of speed, technique and explosive power is needed. Events/disciplines Men’s 200 metres, women’s 200 metres, Men’s 400 metres, women’s 400 metres Men’s 800 metres, women’s 800 metres Men’s 1500 metres, women’s 1500 metres Men’s 5,000 metres, women’s 5,000 metres Men’s 10,000 metres, women’s 10,000 metres Men’s 3,000 metre steeplechase, women’s 3,000 metre steeplechase Men’s 110 metre hurdles, women’s 100 metre hurdles Men’s 400 metre hurdles, women’s 400 metre hurdles Men’s 20km race walk, women’s 20k race walk Men’s 50 km race walk Men’s marathon, women’s marathon Men’s 4 x 100 metre relay, wwomen’s 4 x 100 metre relay Men’s 4 x 400 metre relay, women’s 4 x 400 metre relay Men’s decathlon, women’s heptathlon JUMPING Men’s long jump, women’s long jump Men’s triple jump, women’s triple jump Men’s high jump, women’s high jump Men’s decathlon, women’s heptathlon Men’s pole vault, women’s pole vault THROWING Men’s hammer, women’s hammer Men’s shot put, women’s shot put Men’s javelin, women’ javelin Men’s discus, women’s discus Men’s decathlon, women’s heptathlon Gold medals available Image 1 of 17 RUNNING In all running events a good start is imperative, but in sprinting it can be the difference between winning a medal and just missing out. A smooth, relaxed sprinting style with powerful strides and driving arms attains maximum speed. Don't forget to lean forward at the finish line in case of a photo finish. In the longer track events (800m and 1500m) athletes must conserve energy for a big sprint finish without falling too far behind the rest of the field. These events are a tactical minefield with everyone wondering what everyone else is planning. The longest events require stamina and determination to keep going till the very end. JUMPING Strength and flawless technique are essential in jumping events, in order to generate as much speed as possible before take-off. In the triple and high jump, an athlete's arms should go forwards and upwards propelling them as far forward as possible, before they extend their legs as far in front of themselves as they can for those all important extra centimetres. In the high jump, the art of arching your back and raising your hips is key to clear higher heights. A good plant and jump are needed in pole vaulting to transfer the energy generated in the approach to vertical distance in the jump. Don't forget to twist your body and keep your arms and legs tucked in when clearing the bar. The decathlon and heptathlon require athletes to be multi-skilled, with strong running and throwing techniques and unmatchable stamina. Points are awarded on the basis of certain benchmarks being met, mea
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What is Sir Donald Bradman's test cricket batting average?	Donald Bradman Statistics – The Greatest Ever \| Bradman Foundation 211 How many Sixes did Don Bradman hit in his Test career? Don hit just six sixes in his Test career, five v. England and one v. India. He also hit two fives and a staggering 618 fours in Test cricket. How many Test wickets did he take? Two. The first was taken in December 1930. A West Indies player, Ivan Barrow, LBW to Bradman for 27 runs, first Test in Adelaide, second innings. The second was when he bowled Walter Hammond for 85 runs in the spiteful third Test in Adelaide, January 1933, second innings. When was Don’s first century? Don Bradman’s first century (115 n.o.) was played when he was 12 ie. the 1920/21 season. The young Don was playing for Bowral School against Mittagong School. The exact date is unknown. Was Don Bradman nervous in his first Test appearance? Don Bradman has been recorded as feeling a great ease when playing cricket, and unlike many others, he has described himself as being fortunate not to suffer nerves like so many other batsman. Fellow teammates have also described his confidence and ability to concentrate his performance particularly when rising to dangers and difficulties at the crease. Walter Hammond, former England Test Captain: “I was forced to admire the cool way Don batted. On one or two occasions, when he was well set, and when he saw me move a fieldsman, he would raise his gloved hand to me in mock salute, and then hit the next ball exactly over the place from which the man had just been moved. Reluctantly I had to admit once more that he was out of the ordinary run of batsmen – a genius!” Bill Brown, former Australian Test batsman: “He could analyse the game much more deeply and quickly than the average player. He controlled the game so much when he was at the wicket.” CB Fry, former England Test cricketer: “This young man owes half his perfection to an outright power of concentration”. Current test records still held by Don Bradman Highest Individual Test Batting Average (minimum 15 innings) 99.94 Highest Test Batting Average for a 5-Test Series 201.50 (v South Africa, Australia, 1931-32) Equal top-scorer of triple centuries (with Lara) 2 5th wicket partnership (with Sid Barnes 1946-47) 405 Only Test batsman to score more than 5,000 runs v an opponent (5,028 v England) 7 times scored 500 or more runs in a Test series (Equal with Lara) Six times scored centuries in an interval (once pre lunch, twice lunch-tea, three times tea-stumps) Scored the most runs in a single day’s play 309 v England, Leeds, 1930 Awards & Honours Knighted in 1949. The only Australian cricketer ever to receive a knighthood and the first Test cricketer so honoured. Received a Companion of the Order of Australia in 1979. Voted the greatest male athlete of the past 200 years by the Australian Confederation of Sport in 1988. Selected as one of only two Australians by International Who’s Who top 100 people who have done the most to shape the 20th century. The other (former) Australian selected was Rupert Murdoch Nominated among the Top Ten sportspeople of the 20th century by the World Confederation of Sport. Named Male Athlete of the Century in 1999 by the Sport Australia Hall of Fame. Ranked the No.1 Australian Athlete of the 20th Century by Sports Illustrated magazine. In 2000 he was voted the greatest cricketer of the 20th century by Wisden Cricket Almanack. This decision was unanimous amongst the 100 judges. Nominated captain of the Australian Cricket Team of the Century Some extra facts about Sir Donald Bradman Did you know…. Don Bradman scored 28,067 runs in First-class cricket at an average of 95.15, with a top score of 452 not out The record for the highest partnership for any wicket by Australia against all countries was established by Don Bradman and Bill Ponsford at The Oval in 1934 (451 for the second wicket) Against India, Don Bradman averaged 178.75 in 6 innings. His average against all countries in 80 innings was 99.94 In his Test career, Don Bradman scored 26% of the team’s total runs Don Bradman described himself as “predominately

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