Sunday, October 11, 2009

Volcanic Activity, Woodbury's Soap, and Moses Malone

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Monday October 12, 2009

Where does most volcanic activity occur?

Ninety percent of all volcanic activity occurs in the oceans. In 1993, scientists located the largest known concentration of active volcanoes on the sea floor in the South Pacific. This area, the size of New York state, hosts 1,133 volcanic cones and sea mounts. Two or three could erupt at any moment.

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What did people eat off of before there were plates?

The modern dinner plate is a fairly recent development. Until the 15th century, it was customary to eat on a thick slice of stale bread, called a "trencher," that soaked up the juice.

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What was Woodbury Soap's 'first?'

Woodbury Soap was the first product to show a nude woman in its advertisements. The year was 1936. Edward Steichen's photograph showed a rear, full-length view of a woman sunbathing – wearing only sandals.

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What made Moses Malone special?

Moses Malone became the first player to go from high school straight into pro basketball in 1974. The move made him the highest salaried teenage athlete in the United States at that time. Malone was signed by the Utah Stars of the American Basketball Association.

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Who is Paris' patron saint?

St. Genevieve is the patron saint of Paris because she saved the city from an attack by Attila the Hun.

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