Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Alan Rock's Trivia

Born on October 23, 1925: Late night TV legend Johnny Carson (died 2005). How many times did he marry? A: Four

Who was the first politician to campaign in an automobile? A: In Decatur, Illinois, on October 23, 1896, William Jennings Bryan became the first politician to campaign in an automobile. The use of automobiles began a new era in politics: now politicians were taken for a ride while they were taking voters for a ride.

According to Mother Jones magazine, in one year, how many pounds of new fat did Americans gain? A: 1.1 billion pounds of new fat.

According to research surveys, if you watch two or more prime-time TV comedies a week, are you also likely to: (a) take a daily pain medication; (b) drive a foreign car; or (c) have at least two children? A: Drive a foreign car.

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