Q: On this date in 1991, the Exxon Corporation agreed to do something. They still haven't done it. What?
A: Exxon agreed to pay a billion dollars in damages for the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska.
Q: Joseph Priestly, born March 13, 1733, discovered something. What was it?
A: He's the guy who discovered oxygen. Before he did that, breathing was really -- I mean REALLY -- hard!
Q: Does the name Dr. V.M. Slipher mean anything to you? He discovered something. What was it?
A: He discovered Pluto on this date in 1930. Pluto is the ninth planet in our solar system, and is only one-tenth as large as Earth. It's 4-billion miles away, has no atmosphere, and apparently serves no purpose whatsoever. Personally, I'm glad I didn't discover it.
Q: What company owns Kool-Aid?
A: Phillip Morris. They also own Cheez Whiz, Jell-O, Miller Beer, Marlboro, Oscar Mayer, Post Cereals, Velveeta, Tombstone Pizza, and Maxwell House.
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