Thursday, October 17, 2013

Trivia Bits 17 October

 

  • At wedding ceremonies in China, both the bride and the groom are dressed in red.
  • In Bingo, the number 11 is represented by the calling of Doctor’s Orders.
  • Russia sold the state of Alaska to the United States in 1867.
  • WATER FLY SWOT is an anagram of the TV series title Fawlty Towers.
  • Following an orange belt in Judo is the green belt.
  • Born Roy Harold Scherer was the American movie actor Rock Hudson.
  • Henry is the first name of the character Dr Jekyll.
  • The term antibiotic was termed by Ukrainian-American biochemist and microbiologist Selman Waksman.
  • A referee called a gyogi oversees the sport of Sumo wrestling.
  • Every February, Brazil's capital Rio de Janeiro goes wild with street festivals, fancy dress balls and samba dance competitions. It's called Carnival and it's been going on for centuries, originally being a pre-Lent celebration. Samba has long been a dance performed during the country's street festivals and celebrations, and is a symbol of Brazil's national identity.

No comments:

Post a Comment