Tareyton. The ads ran from 1963 to 1981.
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Why does sculptor Don Featherstone have 57 pink plastic flamingos on his front lawn?
Why does sculptor Don Featherstone have 57 pink plastic flamingos on his front lawn?
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Featherstone created the kitschy flamingo lawn ornaments in 1957 and saw them take off and sell by the millions. His front lawn display commemorates the year of his bright pink bird brainstorm.
Friday, July 18, 2014
What baseball legend played in a record five different positions in All-Star games?
What baseball legend played in a record five different positions in All-Star games?
Pete Rose, who played first base, second base, third base, left field, and right field for the National League in 17 All-Star games between 1965 and 1985.
Saturday, July 19, 2014
What is the significance of the LVB stock ticker symbol of Steinway Musical Instruments Inc.?
What is the significance of the LVB stock ticker symbol of Steinway Musical Instruments Inc.?
The letters are the initials of Ludwig van Beethoven, the great German composer and pianist. They were chosen to honor him.
Sunday, July 20, 2014
What is an aircraft's livery?
What is an aircraft's livery?
Its exterior color scheme.
Monday, July 21, 2014
Under what stage names did Roy Fitzgerald and Doris von Kappelhoff make three romantic comedies together?
Under what stage names did Roy Fitzgerald and Doris von Kappelhoff make three romantic comedies together?
Rock Hudson and Doris Day. They costarred in Pillow Talk (1959), Lover Come Back (1961), and Send Me No Flowers (1964).
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
The name of what U.S. state capital ends in the two letters that also serve as the state's postal abbreviation?
The name of what U.S. state capital ends in the two letters that also serve as the state's postal abbreviation?
Albany, New York
Albany, NY.
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
What was the very first reality TV show?
What was the very first reality TV show?
I think it was "Real World" or "The Real World." I have a few others in mind but that's one I'll stick with.
An American Family, which aired on PBS in 1973. The 12-episode documentary series focused on the lives of Pat and Bill Loud of Santa Barbara, California, and their five teenage children. During the series, Pat demanded a divorce and son Lance announced he was gay.
Thursday, July 24, 2014
For what achievement was non-grid star George Toma inducted into the National Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2001?
For what achievement was non-grid star George Toma inducted into the National Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2001?
His innovative groundskeeping. Toma, the National Football League's longtime head groundskeeper, prepared the field for every Super Bowl since its inception in 1967. He also did groundskeeping for the Olympics and Major League Baseball and was an inaugural inductee into Major League Baseball's Groundskeepers Hall of Fame in 2012.
Friday, July 25, 2014
What was housed in the cellar of historic Independence Hall in Philadelphia until it was banned by a city ordinance in 1851?
What was housed in the cellar of historic Independence Hall in Philadelphia until it was banned by a city ordinance in 1851?
A municipal dog pound.
Saturday, July 26, 2014
Which Ivy League college was the last to admit women?
Which Ivy League college was the last to admit women?
Columbia, in 1983.
Sunday, July 27, 2014
What mammal has the densest fur?
What mammal has the densest fur?
The Sea Otter
The sea otter. On some parts of its body—notably its forearms, legs, and rump—it has a million or more hairs per square inch.
Monday, July 28, 2014
What was the denomination of the first U.S. coin put into circulation with the motto In God We Trust?
What was the denomination of the first U.S. coin put into circulation with the motto In God We Trust?
Two cents. The coin was issued from 1864 to 1873.
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
On Mad Men, TV's 1960s-era ad agency drama, what was Don Draper's name before he stole his dead lieutenant's identity during the Korean War?
On Mad Men, TV's 1960s-era ad agency drama, what was Don Draper's name before he stole his dead lieutenant's identity during the Korean War?
Richard/Dick Whitman
Draper was set as my profile pic for quite some time.
Draper was set as my profile pic for quite some time.
Dick Whitman. Draper is played by Jon Hamm.
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
In the world of commercial motor oil additives, what does the corporate acronym STP represent?
In the world of commercial motor oil additives, what does the corporate acronym STP represent?
Scientifically Treated Petroleum.
Thursday, July 31, 2014
What celebrity MD was the first man to appear on the cover of Oprah Winfrey's O magazine?
What celebrity MD was the first man to appear on the cover of Oprah Winfrey's O magazine?
Dr. Oz