Monday, October 1, 2012

Trivia - A Google a Day XXII

Who, along with two friends, painted graffiti on buildings in Lower Manhattan, tagging each as the work of "SAMO"?
Jean-Michel Basquiat

What is the title of Eliot Asinof's book subtitled "The Black Sox and the 1919 World Series"?
Eight Men Out

What do thousands of people traditionally gather to celebrate each year at W. 46th Street and Broadway in New York City?
New Year's Eve

What role did a two-time Oscar-winning actress turn down because she thought her co-star was going to be Errol Flynn, with whom she refused to work?
Scarlett O'Hara

Since 2003, Egypt has demanded the return of what ancient artifact that's been on display in a Berlin museum since before WWII?
Bust Of Nefertiti

Despite the legend, it is not possible that Babe Ruth "called his shot" in the bottom of the ninth because the Yankees were away. In what venue did Ruth raise his right arm and point to center field?
Wrigley Field

In E.B. White's essay about his pig, who is the "dishonorable pallbearer"?
Fred

If you take Bus #919 from Deshengmen, travel to Donggou Village, Badaling Town, Yanqing County and purchase a ticket, to what would you gain entry?
Great Wall Of China

In August 1963, one of the biggest robberies in the history of Britain took place near Mentmore in Buckinghamshire. Considering the conversion rate at the time, what was the approximate value of the heist in U.S. dollars, rounded to the nearest million?
$7,000,000

This town, set on the Vineyard, is one America's earliest whaling towns and is home to one of the few nude beaches in the United States. What was this town's name before it was officially changed in 1998 to reflect its native American population?
Gay Head

1 comment:

  1. FredIf you take Bus #919 from Deshengmen, travel to Donggou Village, Badaling Town, Yanqing County and purchase a ticket, to what would you gain entry? The Great Wall Of China

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