Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Alan Rock's Trivia

Q: On March 12, 1912, Juliette Gordon of Savannah, Georgia organized the first troop of Girl Guides. We know them better as what?
A: Girl Scouts! And so began one of the most interesting debates of modern times: chocolate mint vs. peanut butter-filled cookies. Unfortunately, she had to change the name to Girl Scouts to prevent the Boy Scouts from scouting out the Girl Guides to guide the Boy Scouts.

Q: On March 12, 1974, "Wonder Woman" premiered on television. Who played the title character?
A: Lynda Carter.
Q: Who was Wonder Woman's alter ego?
A: Diana Prince.
Q: The original comic book character was created by Charles Moulton, who also invented something that is used today. What?
A: The lie detector.

Q: On March 12, 1933, Franklin Delano Roosevelt delivered something for the first time. What?
A: The first of his Fireside Chats.

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