Friday, August 18, 2006

Alan Rock's Trivia Questions

Q: Who was the first English child born in America?
A: Virginia Dare. She arrived on Roanoke Island on this day in 1587. The Indians thought she was cute, but they didn't want her going to school with their kids.

Q: What was the name of the gentleman, born on this date in 1834, who founded the modern department store?
A: Marshall Field. I suppose it was his idea to hide the restrooms.

Q: In a deck of playing cards, which king does not have a moustache?
A: The King of Hearts.

Q: On August 18, 1959, what territory became our 50th state?
A: Hawaii.

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