Tuesday, June 13, 2006

Alan Rock's Trivia Questions for Tuesday, June 13th

Q: In 1927 on this day, 750-thousand pounds of shredded paper were thrown from New York City windows. What was the reason?
A: Charles Lindbergh's ticker tape parade, which promptly turned Manhattan into the world's largest kitty litter.

Q: Who introduced ice cream to America on this day in 1789?
A: Mrs. Alexander Hamilton, at a dinner party for George Washington. After a double-dip of vanilla tapioca, President Washington said, "You know, this stuff reminds me of Valley Forge yogurt."

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