Trivia

For You
Monday August 13, 2007

  • What made Carl so special?
  • What would you find in front of a Queensland pub?
  • How far can a flea leap?
  • How tall was baby Kareem?
  • Where were the first miniature golf courses?
  • Today's Free Health and Beauty Tip

What made Carl so special?

Carl Yastrzemski is the only baseball player to have at least 100 hits in each of his first 20 seasons. At least he had 100 hits every season from 1961 to 1980 when he only earned 83 safeties during the strike-shortened 1981 season(he also had 100 in 1982 and '83, his last two seasons).

What would you find in front of a Queensland pub?

In the state of Queensland, Australia, it is still constitutional law that all pubs (hotel/bar) must have a railing outside for patrons to tie up their horse.

How far can a flea leap?

A flea is capable of jumping 13 inches in a single leap. In human terms, this would be equivalent to a person leaping 700 feet in one bound.

How tall was baby Kareem?

Seven-foot-two Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was born just a bit longer than the average newborn at 22½ inches, but he weighed a hefty 12 pounds, 11 ounces. His name at birth was Lewis Alcindor.

Where were the first miniature golf courses?

The first outdoor miniature golf courses in the United States were built on rooftops in New York City in 1926.

Today's Free Health and Beauty Tip

If your hair is prone to frizz, let it mostly air-dry, then tousle it with your fingers. This will help keep the frizz away, especially if you have very curly hair.

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