General Knowledge Quiz

It is a set of quick-fire questions. They may look easy, but be warned – they are designed to trick you. Write down your answers and then see how many you got right. The time limit is three minutes. 1.

Visit to the Comedy Club

We recently went to the Comedy Club at the Greene Town Center to catch Rob Schneider do his stand-up routine…  He had some very funny moments…  He indicated that he is the son of a Jewish father and a Filipino

Things My Mother Taught Me

1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE: “If you’re going to kill each other, do it outside — I just finished cleaning!” 2. My mother taught me RELIGION: “You better pray that will come out of

Mother’s Day Quotes

My mother had a great deal of trouble with me, but I think she enjoyed it. – Mark Twain Parents are the bones on which children sharpen their teeth. – Peter Ustinov For a woman, a son offers the best

Even More Insights from History

Nine out of every 10 living things live in the ocean. The banana cannot reproduce itself. It can be propagated only by the hand of man. Airports at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density. The

Additional Insights from History

Because of the speed at which Earth moves around the Sun, it is impossible for a solar eclipse to last more than 7 minutes and 58 seconds. The night of January 20 is “Saint Agnes’s Eve”, which is regarded as