What is Wisconsin’s state fish?

The muskellunge, a fierce fighting fish that can weigh in at around 70 pounds, is the official state fish of Wisconsin.

Who wrote the Mona Lisa opera?

There is an entire opera written about the Mona Lisa by Mac von Schillings.

What is so unique about Mozambique’s flag?

The nation of Mozambique has an AK-47 assault rifle on its flag.

Which is the world’s largest construction project?

In size, materials, and human labor, the Great Wall of China is the largest construction project ever undertaken by man. Enough stone was used in the 1,700-year
project to build an 8-foot wall girdling the globe at the equator. The Great Wall snakes its way over more than one-twentieth of the earth’s circumference.

How long is a hairbreadth?

A “hairbreadth away” is 1/48 of an inch.

Do all tarantulas make good pets?

Tarantulas that are seen wandering around in the wild do not make good pets. These are sexually mature males at the end of their life cycle – they will
die within a few weeks or months.

What’s the fastest way around Tokyo?

In Tokyo, a bicycle is faster than a car for most trips of less than 50 minutes.

Is the moon falling?

The moon is always falling. It has a sideways motion of its own that balances its falling motion. It therefore stays in a closed orbit about the Earth,
never falling altogether and never escaping altogether.

What were Timur’s gruesome habits?

The Mongol conqueror Timur the Lame (1336-1405), played polo with the skulls of those he had killed in battle. Timur left record of his victories by erecting
30-foot-high pyramids made of the severed heads of his victims.

How did Jayne decorate her ‘Pink Palace?’

Jayne Mansfield decorated her “Pink Palace” by writing to 1,500 furniture and building suppliers and asking for free samples. She told the donors they could
then brag that their goods were in her outlandish mansion. The pitch worked, and Jayne received over $150,000 worth of free merchandise.

What did Bob have to do with Harry?

Before he catapulted to fame, Bob Dylan was paid $50 in 1960 for playing the harmonica on a Harry Belafonte album.

In what area does Michigan beat Europe?

The state of Michigan claims more varieties of trees than all of Europe, which are spread over 19 million forested acres – more than half the state.

How much do U.S. consumers consume?

The average American consumes 1,500 pounds of food each year. 1,000 gallons of water are required to grow and process each pound of that food. This means
that in the U.S., in a single year, an average of 1.5 million gallons of water is invested in the food eaten by just one person. This 200,000-cubic-feet-plus
of water-per-person would be enough to cover a football field four feet deep.

How many wives does a sea lion have?

A male sea lion may have more than 100 wives and sometimes go three months without eating.

What’s another name for a lobster’s claw?

The official term for the pincerlike claw of a crab, lobster, or scorpion is a “chela.”

What should you know about Polish hospitality?

When traveling in Poland, tourists should know that Polish hospitality calls for ample food being offered and woe to the guest who declines. Yet the guest
who grabs food without being encouraged disgraces himself. It’s a delicate balance to maintain courtesy. In Podhale, Poland, a host plays the role of nukac,
“the one who urges.”

How were lawns cut prior to lawnmowers?

Prior to the invention of lawn mowers, lawns were cut with scythes, but this operation was ineffective unless the lawn was wet. The sale of lawn mowers
got a great boost when lawn tennis came into vogue in England in 1870.

How hairy are elephants?

Elephants are covered with hair. Although it is not apparent from a distance, at close range, one can discern a thin coat of light hairs covering practically
every part of an elephant’s body.

Are modern songs sexier?

Songs with sexual or violent lyrics are not new. Cole Porter’s sensual “Love for Sale” was a hit in 1930, but the tune was banned from radio for decades.
Blues singers of the 1920s and R&B bands of the 1950s performed songs that were thick with the blatant double-entendre. Additionally, traditional ballads
of Scotland, Ireland, and the American Appalachians are filled with stories of murder.

What is the Curly Redwood Lodge built from?

The Curly Redwood Lodge is one of northern California’s most unique lodges. It was built from one curly redwood tree that produced 57,000 board feet of
lumber. The tree – cut down in 1952 – was 18 feet, 2 inches at the trunk. Curly redwood is unique because of the curly grain of the wood, unlike typical
straight grained redwood.

Favorite Games

Andy Seamans

This week’s quiz is based on games people play:

1. It’s the oldest known board game.
2. Name the top three U.S. board games.
3. Name the city that is known as the “Birthplace of the American Baseball League.”
4. Name one of the original American League baseball teams.
5. Although not No. 1 in the United States, this sport is the most popular in the world.
6. This country music singer played baseball for the Memphis Red Sox, but he was turned down by the New York Mets. Who is he?
7. Name the top-selling video game system in the United States.
8. This is the most popular game in Las Vegas.
9. This television game show premiered in 1983. Name this variation of the hangman game.
10. Name the company credited with creating the coin-operated video game industry.

Andy Seamans Answers

1. Senet, meaning “Game of Passing,” may be the oldest board game — dating back to predynastic and ancient Egypt.
2. Monopoly, followed by chess and checkers.
3. The Republican House, a hotel in Milwaukee, became the birthplace of the American League on March 5, 1900.
4. Charles Comiskey’s Chicago White Stockings (later Sox) were incorporated in March 1900.
5. Football, or American soccer, is the No. 1 sport worldwide.
6. Charley Pride moved to Nashville in 1966, four years after being turned down by the Mets.
7. The Wii play system is the top U.S. video game system.
8. Although slot machines are the most common gambling method, blackjack is the most popular game.
9. “Wheel of Fortune” is the longest-running syndicated game show in U.S. television history.
10. Formed in 1972, Atari holds this title.

How long have women been wearing bikinis?

A bikini or two-piece is a type of women’s swimsuit, characterized by two separate parts — one covering the breasts, the other the groin (and optionally
the buttocks), leaving an uncovered area between the two garments. The shapes of both parts of a bikini closely resemble women’s underwear, and the lower
part of a bikini can therefore range from the more revealing thong or g-string to briefs and the more modest square-cut shorts. While the bikini as named
is a relatively new creation, two-piece garments worn by women for athletic purposes have been observed on Greek urns and paintings, dated as early as
1400 BC.

When did the modern bikini come into existence?

According to the official version, the modern bikini was invented by French engineer Louis Reard and fashion designer Jacques Heim in Paris in 1946. It
was named after Bikini Atoll, the site of nuclear weapon tests a few days earlier in the Marshall Islands, on the reasoning that the burst of excitement
it would cause would be like said thermonuclear device. However, women in Paris were wearing bikinis one year before the bikini was “invented” as documented
with pictures in the July 16, 1945 issue of Life.

Was the bikini an instant hit?

Contrary to what you might think, it took fifteen years for the bikini to be accepted in the United States. In 1951 bikinis were banned from the Miss World
Contest. In 1957, however, Brigitte Bardot’s bikini in And God Created Woman created a market for the swimwear in the US, and in 1960, Brian Hyland’s pop
song “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” inspired a bikini-buying spree. Finally the bikini caught on, and by 1963, the movie Beach Party,
starring Annette Funicello (emphatically not in a bikini, by mentor Walt Disney’s personal request) and Frankie Avalon, led a wave of films that made the
bikini a pop-culture symbol.

What’s the best bust size for wearing a string bikini?

The string bikini is one of the first and most classic renovations of the traditional bikini, generally consisting of the barest minimal fabric coverage
for the top and bottoms. The string bikini style looks best on women with small busts or boyish shapes. Because women with small breasts do not need a
large amount of bra-style support, a traditional triangle top can serve to add more shape and curve to the breasts. In addition, triangle tops with built-in
under wires can work similarly to a push-up bra to maximize the breasts.

What are some other types of bikinis?

In recent years, the term monokini has come into use for topless bathing by women: where the bikini has two parts, the monokini is the lower part. Where
monokinis are in use, the word bikini may jokingly refer to a two-piece outfit consisting of a monokini and a sun hat. The tankini is a swimsuit combining
a tank top and a bikini bottom.

How much cream filling does Oreo utilize?

The creme filling used in Oreo cookies one year could ice all the wedding cakes served in the United States for two years! That’s 4,724,000 three-tier wedding
cakes.

When were the first braces constructed?

The first “braces” were constructed by Pierre Fauchard in 1728. Fauchard’s “braces” consisted of a flat strip of metal, which was connected to teeth by
pieces of thread.

Which product was first with a UPC?

The first product to have a UPC bar code on its packaging was Wrigley’s gum.

How well do dogs smell?

Because of their acute sense of smell, dogs are trained to sniff out everything from drugs to bombs to iron ore. In Ontario, Canada, instruments couldn’t
locate where natural gas was escaping from a pipeline buried 18 feet underground. Trained German shepherds were brought in. The dogs worked in sub-zero
temperatures and covered nearly 100 miles of frozen ground, ultimately finding more than 150 gas leaks.

When did Ed’s pads first appear?

As World War I raged through Europe in 1917, Ed Cox of San Francisco invented a pre-soaped pad with which to clean pots. His wife named it S.O.S., which,
as the story goes, stood for “Save Our Saucepans.”

Which city was first with its own coins?

Florence, Italy was the first city to mint its own gold coins in 1252. The fiorino became known as the florence, then the florin.

What does starch do in paper?

Starch is used as a binder in the production of paper. It is the use of a starch coating that controls ink penetration when printing. Cheaper papers do
not use as much starch, and this is why your elbows get black when you are leaning over your morning paper.

Did an injury end Superman’s career?

Actor Dean Cain, the leading man in TV’s Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, was signed to play professional football with the Buffalo Bills
after his graduation from Princeton. However, he injured his knee three days before his first pre-season NFL game. The unfortunate injury forced Cain to
pursue a new career.

How many Popes have been Leo?

Thirteen popes were named Leo, including Leo the Great, who prevented the Huns from sacking Rome. Six emperors of Constantinople were also called Leo. The
continuing popularity of the name probably stems for it association with the lion, long considered the king of beasts.

How did Miller help people hear better?

Electrical hearing aids were invented in 1901 by Miller R. Hutchinson.

Where is the birthplace of the smiley face?

In Worcester, Massachusetts, the city has proclaimed itself the birthplace of the yellow smiley face, saying senior citizen-resident Harvey Ball first drew
it in 1963 to help subdue the bitter aftermath of a corporate takeover.

Which muscle is longest?

The longest muscle in the human body is the sartorius. This narrow muscle of the thigh passes obliquely across the front of the thigh and helps rotate the
leg to the position assumed in sitting cross-legged. Its name is a derivation of the adjective “sartorial,” a reference to what was the traditional cross-legged
position of tailors (or “sartors”) at work.

Is drinking coffee a good way to sober up?

According to the National Safety Council, coffee is not successful at sobering up a drunk person, and in many cases it may actually increase the adverse
effects of alcohol.

What would you do on hogmanay?

In Scotland, New Year’s Eve is called hogmanay, and is an occasion when young people go about singing and seeking gifts.

How does a squirrel see?

A squirrel has no color vision, it sees only in black and white. Every part of its field of vision, however, is in perfect focus, not just straight ahead,
as with humans.