Antipasto Fun:
Bill Clinton, George Bush, Herbert Hoover, Ronald Reagan , James Garfield, and Gerald Ford share one thing in common. What is that one thing?
They are all left handed.
What were the two aspects of William Henry Harrison's 1841 inaugural address that made it historic?
First, it was the longest inaugural address in presidential history: 1 her and 40 mins and second it probably killed him: Although he was 68 years old and on the frailer side he delivered his address without a hat gloves or scarf.
John Wayne wasn't always his name...What is "The Duke's" real name? First, middle, Last?
Marion Robert Morrison.
What is another name for the classic card game Solitaire?
Patience
Elvis Presley "The King" had a famous son in law, who were they?
"The King of Pop" Michael Jackson
What was the job discription of a Knockerupper?
Before England had alarm clocks they would hire men to come around in the morning with a long stick and knock on their windows to make sure they got up in time for work.
What famous American said, "Politics is not a bad profession. If you succeed there are many rewards, if you disgrace yourself you can always write a book?"
President Ronald Reagan
Who played Maria and Captain Von Trapp in "The Sound of Music" and where did it take place?
Julie Andrews played Maria
Christopher Plummer played Captain Von Trapp
It was set in Austria
What facial features are both the Mona Lisa and Miss Piggy missing?
Their eyebrows.
What song, released in 1958, is credited as being the first real rock and roll song?
"Rock Around the Clock" by Bill Haley and His Comets
What is the longest word that can can be written using only the top row of letters in a typewriter?
Typewriter.
Besides Paul Revere, who else warned the good people of concord that the British were coming?
William Dawes and Samuel Prescott also braved that midnight ride on April 18, 1775,
In which movie did Marilyn Monroe sing "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend?"
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.
What is the most common color of toliet paper in France?
Pink
In addition to his music career, Dean Martin was a member of what famous entertainment group in Hollywood?
The Rat Pack.
Captain Charles Cunningham Boycott.
*He was an agent for the Earl of Erne's estates in Country Mayo, Ireland. In 1880, when Boycott refused to reduce rents, the tenants shunned Boycott, and avoided any communication with him.
The 1898 book, "The Titan" foreshadowed what maritime disaster?
The Titanic in 1912
*This book written, 14 years BEFORE the Titanic talked about a ship called the Titan the "unsinkable ship" that crashed into an iceberg and do to not having enough lifeboats many of its passengers died and it sank in the Northern Atlantic Ocean*
This musical which had 13,981 performances and is set in Paris was the longest running musical in history...what is it? And what is it about?
The musical is The Phantom of the Opera and is a story about a gifted and beautiful young singer who is haunted and mentored by a secretive music teacher that she called her "Angel of Music"
Which body part gets warmer when you lie?
This iconic 1950s singer was known as the "First Lady of Song"
Ella Fitzgerald
At what point in the world would you be that you are actually closer to the satellites in space than land?
Point Nemo.
What are the 6 states that were named for English Kings and Queens?
1. Georgia (named for George II)
2. Maryland (for Henrieeta Maria, wife of Charles the I
3/4 North/South Carolina (Charles)
5. Virginia (Elizabeth the I)
6. West Virginia (Elizabeth the I)
Which musical is based on T.S Eliot's poetry collection and has had 7,485 shows?
CATS
What did F.B.I Director J. Edgar Hoover not want people stepping on?
His Shadow.
Which musical act is often credited with being one of the first girl groups?
The Andrews Sisters