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Archive for June, 2007


How did Edith Wharton get the idea for her book Ethan Frome?
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How did the dollar sign originate?
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Why is a leg cramp referred to as a “Charley horse?”
Friday June 29th, 2007 in Uncategorized | No Comments »

I’ve heard a rumor that the first toothbrush was invented by a prisoner who wrapped a bone with spare fabric to rub his teeth and gums. Can you verify this?
Friday June 15th, 2007 in Uncategorized | No Comments »

How much money does the U.S. government give to foreign countries in aid each year? –C. Johnston
Friday June 15th, 2007 in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Who was the author responsible for creating Pippi Longstocking?
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Where did Oscar Wilde get his idea for The Picture of Dorian Gray?
Friday June 1st, 2007 in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Why are wedding rings worn on the left “ring” finger?
Friday June 1st, 2007 in Uncategorized | No Comments »

How much direct influence did Lady Bird Johnson have on the passage of the Highway Beautification Act during her husband’s presidency?
Friday June 1st, 2007 in Uncategorized | No Comments »