Thursday, July 26, 2007

Alan Rock's Trivia

The first U.S. Postmaster General was appointed on July 26, 1753. Who was it? A: Benjamin Franklin. Franklin believed the Post Office should provide fast, efficient service, and he was appointed Postmaster General anyway. But he didn't keep the job long. When he asked for a raise, Congress told him to go fly a kite.

Only July 26, 1984, the first network television program was telecast in stereo. What show was it? A: "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson"

In Iceland, what should you not do in a restaurant? A: You should not tip the waiter. In Iceland, tipping at a restaurant is considered an insult.

What is the national bird of India? A: The peacock

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