TRIVIA TODAY - Wednesday, June 29, 2011Greetings Infomaniacs,Well, it's back to work for me after a great time in Florida with my friends. We spent a good chunk of the day Friday at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
If you've ever read the books or seen the movies, just imagine strolling down the cobblestone streets of the Hogsmeade Village lined with quaint shops and cottages all covered in a layer of snow.
I loved getting to explore the Hogwarts castle, shop in Zonko's Joke Shop and Honeydukes candy shop, and cool down with a delicious frozen Butterbeer. It was quite an adventure!
Enjoy!
MelissaQuestions? Comments?
Email MelissaTODAY'S MYSTERY QUOTEQUOTE: "Keep your fears to yourself, but share your courage with others."
HINT: (1850-1894), Scottish novelist, poet, essayist and travel writer.
RANDOM TIDBITSThe town of Modesto, California, was named in honor of its founders, who were too "modest" to name it after themselves.
The town of Tarzana, California, is named for the fictional character Tarzan, having been the home for many years of Edgar Rice Burroughs, the creator of the Tarzan saga.
Battleships are always named after states, submarines after fish, cruisers after cities, and destroyers after naval heroes.
Until 1796, there was a state in the United States called Franklin. Today it is known as Tennessee.
The blazer jacket is named for a British ship, H.M.S. Blazer. The ship's captain insisted that his crew always wear blue jackets with metal buttons, even for casual duty.
The name "pumpernickel" was coined by Napoleon's troops during the Napoleonic Wars. His men complained that although they were often poorly fed, there was always bread for Napoleon's favorite horse, Nicoll. Thus the word "pumpernickel" was coined - pain (bread) pour (for) Nicoll.
When the planet Uranus was discovered by Sir William Herschel in 1781 it was named "Georgium Sidium" in honor of King George III of England. FOr many years the planet was known as the "Georgian." Not until 1850 was it christened Uranus in accordance with the tradition of naming planets for Roman gods.
VIDEO CLIPDick Van Dyke - Never Name A DuckWhen Rob brings home a couple of abandoned ducks, Laura isn't too thrilled with the idea of the new houseguests. However, it's hard for her to say no after Ritchie falls in love with them and names them.
Watch It Now: Dick Van Dyke - Never Name A DuckTODAY'S MYSTERY QUOTEQUOTE: "Keep your fears to yourself, but share your courage with others."
ANSWER: Robert Louis Stevenson.
*** Weekly Mind-Scrambler ***I may run rings around you
Or escape your clutching grip
Or leave a treacherous trail
That gives a sudden slip.
(If you're not careful!)
You always end up winning,
While I shrink with each new meet:
Our bouts will be my ruin,
But you'll come out smelling sweet.
What am I?
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