Thursday, April 13, 2006

Alan Rock's Trivia Questions, April 12, 2006

Q: On April 12, 1934, the strongest wind ever recorded in North America was at Mount Washington in New Hampshire. How strong was it?
A: 231 miles per hour. To give you an idea of how strong the winds were that day -- Mount Washington was previously in New Jersey.

Q: What war began on April 12, 1861?
A: The United States Civil War. Hundreds of thousands died for the worthiest of all causes -- to save liberals and conservatives from having to compromise.

Q: What was the first TV series with a black co-star?
A: I Spy, which starred Bill Cosby and Robert Culp. By the way, Jim Brown made his TV acting debut in I Spy in 1967.

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