Showing posts with label 2002. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2002. Show all posts

Friday, February 19, 2016

19 Feb, 2016: Day 66

Question 1:
What country called for a boycott of an E! late-night comedian who made offensive remarks during an Amy Winehouse segment? Answer: Serbia.


I guess the Serbian government never heard of the Streisand effect. Being added as a Google A Day question didn't help matters. Let's help them not to do it again: type Amy Winehouse boycott E! late-night comedian into the search field to come up with the answer.

Question 2:
What musical made its world premiere in October 1986, at 57 Haymarket, London SW1Y 4QL? Answer: Phantom of the Opera.


This is related to a similar post. It seems this theater is famous for its staging of the Phantom of the Opera. More details can be found using the address, 57 Haymarket London SW1Y 4QL in the search field.

Question 3:
Who was set to fight Amy Fisher’s ex-lover on Fox’s “Celebrity Boxing” in 2002 until he was forced to drop out because of an arrest for domestic abuse? Answer: John Wayne Bobbitt.


Apparently being castrated by his first wife didn't stop him from beating his second. Instead of using Google to find the answer to this question you could use Wikipedia. Search for Celebrity Boxing.

Thursday, February 18, 2016

18 Feb, 2016: Day 65

Question 1:
The private papers of what scientist had to be decontaminated for two years in the 1990's before being put on file at the National Library in Paris? Answer: Marie Curie.


Who said that being an archivist is not without its hazards. To get the answer to this odd question try papers French scientist decontaminated.

Question 2:
The Icon body slammed "The Eighth Wonder of the World" at what sporting event in front of close to 100,000 people? Answer: WrestleMania III.


Please see Day 28 for the explanation.

Question 3:
What song hit #25 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was recorded by the performer that received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on November 14, 2002? Answer: The Rainbow Connection.


When I was in elementary school I was in glee club. Around 4th grade I was kicked out after a school bullying incident. This was the songs chosen for the spring recital. I hate it, even now. Type in the search field "Hollywood Walk of Fame" November 14, 2002 #25 Billboard hot 100. Ignore the other websites like this one willing to give you spoilers.