TRIVIA TODAY – Friday, January 15, 2010

Greetings Infomaniacs,

Congratulations to “Bob Bastian” who won this week’s “Mind
Scrambler”. Here was the scrambler:

I was born in the 18th century yet still live on today.
Appearing on TV when I have something to say.
Called everything from “honest” to a dirty rotten “crook.”
I used to wear a wig but have had several looks.
I’ve always had a party but never disturb the neighbors.
I’ve been shot at many times – major stories for the papers.

What am I?

ANSWER: The Office of the President of the United States.

NOTE: If you have any questions about the Mind Scrambler,
send an email to Michele at michele@thedailytease.com.
If you are the winner remember to put “Winner” in the
subject line. Please do not direct your Mind Scrambler
questions to me.

Enjoy!
Melissa

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                    TODAY’S MYSTERY QUOTE

QUOTE: “It is exercise alone that supports the spirits, and
keeps the mind in vigor.”

HINT: (106BC-43BC), Roman philosopher, statesman, lawyer,
political theorist, and Roman constitutionalist.

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                        RANDOM TIDBITS

The first human powered land vehicle was constructed by
Giovanni Fontana in 1418. The term “bicycle” first entered
into popular usage in France in the 1860s.

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The longest “tandem” bike ever built was almost 67 feet
long and could seat 35.

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The fastest speed ever recorded on a bicycle was attained
by American Olympic Cyclist and Ironman triathlon competitor
John Howard, when he reached 152.2 mph in 1985.

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                         VIDEO CLIP

Evading Police – Suspect On Bicycle
 
You can definitely assume the fugitive in this clip is not
drunk. The man fleeing police on the express way is on a
bicycle and he must be pedaling at 30 miles-per-hour and
outmaneuvering the police cars!

http://www.evtv1.com/player.aspx?itemnum=6944

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An estimated 130 million bicycles were produced worldwide
in 2007 (more than twice the 52 million cars produced).

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A study found almost three-quarters of fatal crashes (74%)
in NYC involved a head injury and nearly all bicyclists who
died (97%) were not wearing a helmet. Helmets have been
found to be 85% effective in preventing head injury.

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When Worldwatch Institute compared energy used per passenger-
mile (calories), they found that a bicycle needed only 35
calories, whereas a car expended a whopping 1,860.

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                  *** Weekly Mind-Scrambler ***

                Look for a new mind scrambler in
                 Monday’s issue of Trivia Today!

Submit your answer by visiting: http://www.thedailytease.com

Answer will be posted in Friday’s Trivia Today. Good Luck!
If your name appears in Friday’s newsletter,
email me your complete name and address and I will ship
your prize.
Be sure to put “Winner” in the subject line.

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QUOTE: “It is exercise alone that supports the spirits, and
keeps the mind in vigor.”

ANSWER: Marcus Tullius Cicero.

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