Thursday, April 24, 2008

Alan Rock's Trivia

April 24, 1990, was a big day for astronomers. Why? A: The Hubble Space Telescope was launched.

When was Barbara Streisand presented with a special Tony Award as "Actress of the Decade"? A: In 1970, after her '60s performances in "I Can Get It For You Wholesale" and "Funny Girl".

When the Barbie doll got her first car in 1962, what make was it? (a) Baby blue Ford Falcon; (b) Purple Corvette; or (c) Coral Austin Healy? A: A coral Austin Healy made by the Irwin Corporation for Mattel.

Who was the only U.S. president to have a PHd in political science? A: Woodrow Wilson.

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