Thursday, August 09, 2007

Alan Rock's Trivia

Who left their high profile job at noon on August 9, 1974? A: President Nixon's resignation became official as of noon.

How much fresh water can one quart of used motor oil ruin? A: One quart of oil can pollute 250,000 gallons of fresh water. Please dispose of used oil properly. (EPA)

On August 9, 1944, the U.S. Forest Service and the Wartime Advertising Council created the character to plead for Americans to prevent forest fires. Who was that character? A: Smokey the Bear

Who became the first non-elected President of the U.S.? A: August 9, 1974: Gerald Ford after Richard Nixon resigned.

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