Dee's Tips and Trivia

Previous Questions –

~ What is an entrepot?

A warehouse

~ What is a geep?

A cross between a goat and a sheep

~ What is the most recorded song in history with over 2,500 cover versions?

Yesterday

Tips –

~ Use a staple remover when trying to add things to your key ring.

~ Place a couple of rubber bands around an open paint can to wipe your brush on and keep paint off the side of the can.

~ Cut toilet paper rolls and use as a cuff to save your wrapping paper (visual below).

			Cut

 

Trivia –

~ The word “peach” was once used as a slang term for informing against or betraying an accomplice.

~ The male name Andrew is from the Greek word for “manly.”

~ The 1960s phrase “flower power” was coined by Beat Generation poet Allen Ginsberg.  I remember it well. J

This date in history (October 19^th)

~ 1765 – The Stamp Act Congress met and drew up a declaration of rights and liberties.

~ 1933 – Basketball was introduced to the 1936 Olympics.

~ 1983 – The US Senate approved a bill establishing a national holiday in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.

~ 1985 – The first Blockbuster store opens.

~ 1985 – Take On Me was #1.

Questions –

~ Who sang Take On Me?

~ Who is Todd Jones?

~ How many states border an ocean?

Quote –

“Never part without loving words to think of during your absence.  It may be that you will not meet again in this life.”  Jean Paul Richter

I hope all of you have a splendid week!

Dee