Monday, November 19, 2007

Alan Rock's Trivia Teasers

Q: On November 19, 1959, a day that was overdue in the automobile industry. What happened - or to be more precise - what stopped happening?

A: Ford stopped production of the Edsel - its the biggest disaster (Only 110,000 sold).

Q: According to Reader's Digest Book of Facts, if left alone by man and predators, which has the longest maximum lifespan:
a) cow
b) ostrich
c) whale

A: A lucky, healthy whale mighty live into its 90s; an ostrich early 60s; a cow, late 40s.

Q: You can't wait to travel to a space station and you weigh 150 pounds. According to Family Circle Magazine what will your ticket cost?

A: $150,000, about $1,000 a pound. But you'll have to wait until about the year 2010.

Q: What is the top surname in the US?

A: Smith. New in the top ten are two Hispanic names: Garcia and Rodriguez, at No. 8 and No. 9.

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