TRIVIA TODAY - Monday, October 7, 2013

Greetings Infomaniacs,

Wheel of Fortune has always been one of my favorite game shows. I love trying to solve the puzzles faster than the contestants and cheer on as they try to win "big money." Well, I know I'm not the only fan because it was one of the highest-rated programs on U.S. syndicated television for quite a long time. Here are some fun facts about the popular game show...

Enjoy!
Melissa

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TODAY'S MYSTERY QUOTE
QUOTE: "Life is more fun if you play games."

HINT: (1916-1990), British novelist, short story writer and screenwriter, rose to prominence in the 1940's with works for both children and adults.


RANDOM TIDBITS
Wheel of Fortune's original name was "Shoppers Bazaar" and included a wheel that was much bigger and featured carnival sound effects.

When athletes or celebrities appear on Wheel of Fortune, their winnings are donated to a charity of their choice.

The Wheel is equipped with over 200 computerized lighting instruments capable of up to 2 million different color choices.

There are seventy-three stainless steel pins on the Wheel that fly past three hard rubber "flippers," giving it an unmistakable sound.

The price of a vowel hasn't changed in 30 years. It's still a bargain at $250.

On any given tape day in the studio, more than 100 staff and crew are hard at work behind the scenes. On remote, there are over 200 local staff and crew in addition to 160 staff and crew from Los Angeles and other cities.

(www.wheeloffortune.com)


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I give advice to others,
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TODAY'S MYSTERY QUOTE
QUOTE: "Life is more fun if you play games."

ANSWER: Roald Dahl.

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