Trivia
For You
Tuesday February 23, 2010 |
| A tip or gratuity given by a gambler to a dealer or other employee at a casino is called a toke. |
| Comment on this Story | Printer Friendly | | Send Story to a Friend | Top |
| The Japanese word for chef, itamae, literally means "in front of the cutting board." |
| Comment on this Story | Printer Friendly | | Send Story to a Friend | Top |
| "Oceania" is a name for the thousands of islands in the central and southern Pacific Ocean. It is sometimes referred to as the South Seas. |
| Comment on this Story | Printer Friendly | | Send Story to a Friend | Top |
| It was reported that Napoleon carried chocolate with him on his military campaigns, and always ate it when he needed a boost of energy. |
| Comment on this Story | Printer Friendly | | Send Story to a Friend | Top |
| The voice of Scat Cat in Disney's 1970 animated feature "The Aristocats" was supposed to be provided by legendary jazz trumpet master Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong. The character's look was modeled after Armstrong -- the way he played his trumpet, his roly-poly physique, right down to the prominent gap between his teeth. In 1968, Louis even recorded an album that was called "Disney Songs the Satchmo Way." Then -- in 1969 -- the deal suddenly fell apart. Before Disney had gotten Armstrong into the studio to record a single line of dialogue, Louis abruptly bailed out of the project. In desperation, Disney hired Scatman Crothers to provide vocals for Scat Cat. Their direction to Crothers: pretend you're Satchmo. |
| Comment on this Story | Printer Friendly | | Send Story to a Friend | Top |
| Be sure to check out one of ArcaMax's hottest features, BookDaily.com!
Browse, search and read sample first chapters from your favorite authors -- and sign up for free email newsletters with the book samples you want to read later.
You'll find books from Lisa Jackson, Tucker Max, Brian Herbert, and many more.
Visit BookDaily.com now.
-- From the ArcaMax editors |
Advertisement Congratulations...You've Won: Free $1,000 Sam's Gift Card
* Use at any Sam's Club location
* Works the same as cash - never expires
* Get the latest Toys and Gifts
* Groceries, Furniture, Tools...
* HDTV Or A New Computer... Click And Claim Yours!
p.s. - Also includes a Full Sam's Club 1 Year Membership. |
| Recent Stories |
 How cool is swish?
How did the pretzel get its name?
How far away is Pluto?
When is your wedding anniversary?
Is being a psychiatrist a dangerous job?
|
| |
| 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. |
| |
