Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Alan Rock's Trivia

December 19, 1871, was an important day in the history of packaging. Why? A: Corrugated cardboard was patented.

How deep is the great Salt Lake? A: Only 13 feet deep.

Your poinsettieas always turn yellow before Christmas. What should you do? A: Poinsettias thrive near natural or incandescent light, not fluorescent light. Also, keep them warm but away from heat vents or fireplaces (Orange County Register).

What was the highest grossing move ever? A: TItanic (1997) grossed $601 million, more than any other film in dollars not adjusted for inflation. It is followed by Star Wars ($461 million), Star Wars: The Phantom Menace ($431 million), ET ($400 million), and Jurassic Park ($330 million).

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