I know I’ve done nothing but trivia lately. this is the second post in a row with it. Today is going to be a busy day, tomorrow as well. Then I’m in KC for a week so posting will be sporadic at best. Be prepared for lots of audio and picture posts. (Aside - I’ve been thinking about getting a pro flickr account.  I heard some folks got free ones to pass out, did you? Wanna share? ) But’s the Trivia’s fun, don’t cha think?  Here are 13 Factoids to stretch your brain with. Remember, answer one, answer 7, answer them all, I don’t care. Just answer them! :)

1. Who narrates Herman Melville’s novel Moby Dick? Ishmael. Barbara got this one right.
2. In the 1989, the World Series was interrupted by an earthquake. The San Francisco Giants were playing against what team? The Oakland Athletics.  Captain Platypus got this one right.
3. What “soleful” Cold Warrior banged his shoe on the podium at the United Nations as he told Western ambassadors, “We will bury you”? Russian leader Nikita Kruschev davedorm got this one right.
4. What American city claims Bruce Lee, Edddie Vedder and Jimi Hendrix ans “local” heroes? Seattle* Captain Platypus got this one right.
5. What was inspired by burs sticking to the socks , pants and dog of a Swiss inventor out for a stroll? Velcro.* davedorm got this one right.
6. In 1913, retail magnate Frank W Woolworth paid $13.5 in cash to build a 60-story New York skyscrapper, then the tallest building in the world. What was it called?  The Woolworth Building.* davedorm got this one right.
7. What unit of measurement was used to size up Noah’s Ark? The Cubit* Captain Platypus got this one right.
8. What director created the “Brat Pack” movies on the 1980’s, including The Breakfast Club and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off? John Hughes.  Captain Platypus got this one right.
9. What Beat Generation author attended Columbia University on a football scholarship? Jack Kerouac.  davedorm got this one right.
10. Who played Mr Spock on the original Star Trek television series? Leonard Nimoy.  Captain Platypus got this one right.
11. Judy Garland almost lost her part in The Wizard of Oz when nervous MGM executives tried to borrow a more bankable child star. Who almost played Dorothy? Shirley Temple.* Barbara got this one right.
12. What rap group paid homage to Adidas sneakers in the song “My Adidas”? Run-D.M.C.  Captain Platypus got this one right.
13. What monarch has himself appointed Supreme Head of the Church of England following his excommunication by the pope? fruey got this one right. It’s Henry VIII.*

*See my Comment

Now, I can’t tell if you can cheat by using Blingo or Google, but YOU can. So. When you make your guess I will assume that it means you didn’t cheat. Thanks! It’s an honour system of sorts. 

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Please Right Click Save As please. Don’t make you spork you in an uncomfortable place. 

Oh. If you take the button, won’t you tell me?! :) I wanna see em all over the internets, mmm kay! :)

That's It.