Thursday, January 31, 2008

Alan Rock's Trivia

Q: This actress, known for her deep speaking voice and her stint as Bob Newhart's wife on his first TV show, was born on January 31, 1937. Sadly, she died recently. Who was she?
A: Suzanne Pleshette.

Q: January 31, 1947 was un-officially the coldest day in Canadian history. At Snag River in the Yukon, how low did the temperature dip?
A: It dipped to 81 degrees below zero Fahrenheit. That's minus 62 degrees Celsius. The reason why it's un-officially Canada's coldest day is that the guy who kept the official records froze to death. They say it was so cold that polar bears were coming out of hibernation to buy longjohns. The official temperature was recorded at Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, when the mercury fell to 62 degrees below zero (F). It was so cold, Mounties kept calling the airport for advice on how to de-ice a horse!

Q: According to the Academy of General Dentistry in Chicago, merely rinsing your mouth with water will neutralize acids and reduce bacteria by what percent?
A: By 30 percent. Brushing and flossing are best, but rinsing helps.

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