Microwaved Food, Disney's Mustache, and Blue Bolts

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Trivia For You Thursday November 5, 2009 How ethnically diverse is New York City? Which was the first food cooked in a microwave? Ever wonder how a pencil is made? When did Disney first allow mustaches? Can you be struck by a bolt from the blue? Wine and Dine Daily Video How ethnically diverse is New York City? There are more Irish in New York City than in Dublin, Ireland; more Italians in New York City than in Rome, Italy; and more Jews in New York City than in Tel Aviv, Israel. Comment on this Story | Printer Friendly | | Send Story to a Friend | Top Which was the first food cooked in a microwave? In 1945, Percy Spencer discovered that when popcorn was placed under microwave energy, it popped. This led to many experiments with other foods, and ultimately, the birth of the microwave oven. Comment on this Story | Printer Friendly | | Send Story to a Friend | Top Ever wonder how a pencil is made? The wood of a pencil starts out as two sections, each of which has a long groove. The graphite goes into the groove, and the two pieces are glued together. Comment on this Story | Printer Friendly | | Send Story to a Friend | Top When did Disney first allow mustaches? In March 2000, the Disney company reversed its 43-year ban on mustaches for its theme-park employees. A memo sent to the 12,000 Disneyland and Walt Disney World employees said guests would be comfortable with “neatly trimmed mustaches.” Founding father Walt Disney sported his own mustache, but that didn't stop him in 1957 from banning facial hair. He did this to distance his crew from stereotypical county-fair “carnies.” The grooming code at the theme parks still bans beards, goatees, piercings, and unnatural hair colors. Comment on this Story | Printer Friendly | | Send Story to a Friend | Top Can you be struck by a bolt from the blue? On a clear day with blue skies, lightning can jump outside of its parent cloud and travel for more than five miles through clear air. This is called the "bolt from the blue" phenomenon. The study of lightning is called keraunopathology. Comment on this Story | Printer Friendly | | Send Story to a Friend | Top Wine and Dine Daily Video Learn to make chocolate cupcakes with buttercream frosting, spring rolls, and even a classic mint julep. They're all easy with free videos from ArcaMax's new Wine and Dine Video Ezine! Every day, this ezine will help you get creative with everything from appetizers to after-dinner cocktails. It even includes video profiles of restaurants and cooks from around the country. Subscribe to the Wine and Dine Video Ezine instantly. Find out more before subscribing. -- From the ArcaMax editors Recent Stories    Was the Titanic's sinking predicted in 'Futility?'    How many kisses can Hershey's make?    How did Tombstone get its name?    Who is eligible for a Patsy?    Why do wine bottles have those bumps on the bottom?   More From ArcaMax Publishing Newsletters: Comics - Knowledge - Lifestyles - News - More Classic Books: Fiction - Non Fiction - Short Stories - Sci Fi - More More: Quizzes - Sudoku - Crossword - Weather - Sports - Columns En Español: Ultimas Noticias - Tiras Comicas - Deportes - Sudoku Ad Free Newsletter ArcaMax publications are now available in an "advertising-free" format. Please click here for details.	Quick Clicks Free Customized Marlboro Tee Shirt Claim your FREE gift – a 2010 beautifully crafted desk calendar Get A Years Supply of FREE Diapers - Pick your favorite here
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