Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Hotels

The U.S. investigation into the Titanic was first held in this hotel owned by one of the victims

Waldorf Astoria

3/3 correct responses

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

British Authors

In 1954 she became the first recipient of the Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America

Agatha Christie

3/3 correct responses

Toy Safety

According to the P.I.R.G., the most dangerous toy for children up to age 8 is this common party decoration

balloons

4/4 correct responses

Musical Theater

In France, this musical was known as "Brillantine"; in Mexico, it was "Vaselina"

Grease

2.5/3 correct responses

Fashion History

In 1849 Americans traveling to the California gold fields via boat popularized this hat

Panama hats

2 correct responses, with some hints :)

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Disney Films

In Spanish-speaking countries, this Disney film is known as "La Sirenita"

The Little Mermaid

4/4 correct responses

International Geographic

By size, it's the largest country that borders only one other country

Canada

3/3 correct responses