4/21 Birthdays
AIC Stuff
Alison's World
Nature, Naturally
Al, Sow or Den?
100
He sang with The Stooges and is considered the Father of Punk Rock
Who is Iggy Pop?
100
Number of lions protecting museum main entrance
What is 2?
100
The thing that Alison misses the most about LA other than smog, earthquakes, water rationing, forest fires, shark attacks, In-N-Out, great views, driving the PCH and Huntington Gardens.
What is sunshine?
100
Mukuntuweap National Monument was changed to a National Park by this name, which the Mormons preferred. See Alison run.
What is Zion National Park?
100
He gave out bullets instead of flowers to some of his "valentines." Ouch!
Who is Al Capone?
200
Howdy, partner. He is the high performance, Pro Bowl quarterback for "America's Team" and former boyfriend of Jessica Simpson.
Who is Tony Romo?
200
He is the world famous architect who designed the Modern Wing addition. He made sweet music with AIC leaders.
Who is Renzo Piano?
200
The three "dar's" that have a special place in Alison's tummy, heart and pocketbook.
What is dark chocolate, Darwin and Dartmouth?
200
It is one of the most predictable geographical features on Earth erupting about every 63 minutes.
Who is Rahm Emanuel? or What is Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park? Both are acceptable.
200
Mister Wilson was this TV character's nemesis and neighbor. "Golly Jee!"
Who is Dennis the Menace?
300
She will be the oldest and longest reigning monarch in her country's history. Too bad for her heir!
Who is Queen Elizabeth II?
300
The museum banned the use of these devices by visitors in 2015. No "cheese" please.
What are "selfie sticks?"
300
You can find this on a menu or on a wall. It's quite the rage on the new 7th floor.
What is salmon?
300
Published in 1854, this work emphasizes the importance of solitude, contemplation, and closeness to nature in transcending the "desperate" existence that is the lot of most people. The author spent 2 years, 2 months and 2 days in his cabin. Sounds "Thoreau-ly" awful!
What is Walden?
300
He has been depicted on more denominations of U.S. currency than anyone else.
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
400
His TV credits include Taxi and Who's the Boss? He was also a professional boxer and is an ordained minister in the Universal Life Church (like Rev. Kevin Riordan)
Who is Tony Danza?
400
He attended SAIC on the G.I. Bill, became a faculty member and is known worldwide for his expressionist paintings and screen prints. SAIC students today say "I'll meet you in the LNC."
Who is Leroy Neiman?
400
This Alison admirer said "If I had half as much charm as you, I would be a billionaire."
Who is Bill Smith?
400
Lake Itasca in Minnesota is the beginning of it - the largest drainage system in North America. Did you know that television call letters east of it begin with W and west of it begin with K?
What is the Mississippi River?
400
Its nickname is the "Mile-High City" because its official elevation is one mile above sea level and not because marijuana has recently been legalized there.
What is Denver?
500
Oldest of three sisters who penned classics of English literature. Her masterwork namesake stated that “Flirting is a woman’s trade, one must keep in practice.”
Who is Charlotte Bronte?
500
This outspoken Grammy award winning hip hopper will soon add an honorary art school degree to his list of accomplishments. Won't North be proud?
Who is Kanye West?
500
Iconic holiday figure who was vying for Alison's affections.
Who is the Oakbrook Mall Santa?
500
This painter and naturalist's major work, a color-plate book entitled The Birds of America, is considered one of the finest ornithological works ever completed. That's certainly something to crow about!
Who is James John Audubon?
500
South African high school students led a series of protests, commonly referred to as this, against having to learn Afrikaans as the medium of instruction in public schools.
What is the Soweto Uprising?
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