Friday, February 29, 2008

Alan Rock's Trivia

Q: Whose idea was Leap Year anyway?
A: The plan came from Egyptian astronomer Sosigenes. Julius Ceasar adopted the plan.

Q: What was the first live football mascot?
A: A billygoat named Bill, a mascot of the U.S. Naval Academy in 1890

Q: Who is Hattie McDaniel?
A: The first African-American actor honored with an Oscar. On Feb 29, 1940, the legendary Southern epic "Gone With The Wind" won eight Academy Awards, including best picture. But most momentous award for the night went to the movie's Best Supporting Actress, Hattie McDaniel

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