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61. In 1968, what American visual artist was shot at his work space by a radical feminist writer?

From Quiz Shots Fired

Answer: Andy Warhol

Warhol was at The Factory when Valerie Solanas entered and shot him and an art critic before attempting to shoot Warhol's manager. Solanas penned the 'S.C.U.M. Manifesto,' a radical feminist critique of patriarchal culture which called for the 'Society of Cutting Up Men (S.C.U.M.).' Solanas was convinced that Warhol was attempting to steal her work and the shooting forever changed Warhol's life, as he nearly died, had to undergo hours of surgery, and was forced to forever wear a surgical corset.

From Quiz People With GP Initials

Answer: Greece

Georgios (George) Papandreou was born in America and educated in Canada, USA, England and Sweden. He moved to Greece in 1974, and started his political career in 1981, holding various ministerial positions, until he was elected Prime Minister in August, 2009. However, even at his inauguration, he announced that the national debt was far worse than previously stated, and he attempted many cost-saving measures, increasing taxes and trimming the public bureaucracy, as a result of the conditions imposed in the First Bailout, signed in May 2010 by the Greek Government and the EEC (on behalf of the World Bank and IMF). This was for the provision of financial assistance, subject to conditions. These moves were not appreciated by the electorate, and there were many strikes and demonstrations. Papandreou resigned his post in November, 2011.

From Quiz Z to A

Answer: Yokomitsu Riichi

Yokomitsu Riichi (1889-1947)was a Japanese short story writer and novelist. He employed western style avant-garde techniques to give the modern touch to his writings. Edward Young (1683-1765) was an English poet and playwright, best known for "Night Thoughts on Life, Death and Immortality", a work written to defend Christian orthodoxy against freethinkers. Al Young (1939- ) was an American novelist, screenwriter, editor and poet. While living in Detroit he wrote his best known work, "Snakes", in 1970; it concerns a young musician breaking into the business. His characters are written as elegantly ordinary people, and his works were prolific. He was made Poet Laureate of California in 2005. Anzia Yezierska(1880?-1970) was an American author after immigrating from Maly Plok, Poland.. She was referred to as a "Sweatshop Cinderella" after her first collection of short stories, "Hungry Hearts", was published in 1970. Most of her work was about the lives and struggles of immigrants.

From Quiz A Mixed Bag

Answer: Sir Christopher Wren

Wren was the architect of St. Paul's Cathedral in London. He was buried in the crypt of the cathedral in 1723. A plain stone plaque is on the grave and a circle of black marble bearing the full inscription quoted below is on the main floor of the cathedral under the dome. The inscription reads "Here in its foundations lies the architect of this church and city, Christopher Wren, who lived beyond ninety years, not for his own profit but for the public good. Reader, if you seek his monument - look around you. Died 25 Feb. 1723, age 90."

From Quiz Old Timer

Answer: Grandma Moses

Anna Mary Robertson Moses is one of the best known American artists; her canvasses sell for very high prices when they come to auction. But she was entirely self-taught and only began painting when arthritis made her favorite hobby, embroidery, too painful to pursue. Despite her late start, Grandma Moses is estimated to have produced over 1,500 paintings prior to her death at age 101 in 1961. She initially sold the paintings for $3 to $5, depending on their size. In 2006, one of her paintings sold for $1.2 million!

From Quiz Large And In Charge

Answer: Eglon

"And he brought the present unto Eglon king of Moab: and Eglon was a very fat man." The story of Eglon can be found in the Bible in the Book of Judges. For 18 years the Israelites were forced to pay tribute to him. One day, Ehud, while pretending to deliver the tribute, managed to smuggle a short sword or dagger past the king's guards. He said that he wanted to speak to Eglon privately, and the king dismissed everyone but Ehud from his presence. Ehud then stabbed him in the stomach. The king was so fat he could not withdraw his sword. Ehud left the king's tent and told the guards that the king was relieving himself, and did not want to be disturbed. This gave Ehud time to escape and rally the men of Israel, who later defeated the Moabites.

From Quiz Will the Real ____ Please Stand Up?

Answer: Pancho Villa

Francisco "Pancho" Villa was one of the leading generals opposed to Mexican dictator Porfirio Diaz during the Mexican Revolution of 1910-1920. Villa became the powerful governor, and virtual warlord, of the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua. Retiring in 1920, Villa reentered politics in 1923 and was assassinated.

From Quiz Eating Crow, the Art of the Apology

Answer: Toronto Maple Leafs in the NHL

Fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs had mixed reactions to the apology; some felt it was a sincere effort to respond to a series of losing lessons while others felt it was too little, too late. Regardless, Maple Leaf fans are dedicated, and the games almost always sell out.

From Quiz The World of Tea Drinkers

Answer: C.S. Lewis

C.S. Lewis (1898 to 1963) wrote "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" which was the start of the "Chronicles of Narnia" series of books. His death was almost overlooked as he died on the same day that John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas.

From Quiz Dream Weavers: People We Admire

Answer: Parkinson's disease

Michael J. Fox was born in Edmonton, Alberta on June 9, 1961. His citizenship is both Canadian and American. He is known for his success as an actor, author, voice-over artist, and producer. Some of his most well-known roles include Marty McFly from the trilogy movies, "Back to the Future"(1985-1990), Alex P. Keaton from television's "Family Ties" (1982-1989), Mike Flaherty from television's "Spin City" (1996-2001) and the voice-over of the little white mouse in the film "Stuart Little" (1999). In 1991 Michael Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease which is a degenerative disorder affecting the central nervous system. The dopamine-generating cells in the substantia nigra of the midbrain region die. Body movement is affected by shaking and twitching. There is slow movement, rigidity and often times there are problems with walking. The condition affects both thinking and behavior and may eventually cause dementia as the disease progresses to an advanced stage. Depression, sleep problems and emotional problems can occur for many who suffer with this disease. The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research was established by Fox in 2000. The foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson's disease. In 2010 the foundation launched a clinical study based on the evolution of indicators or biomarkers of Parkinson's disease. This was a hugely large-scale study and the cost was well over 40 million dollars to cover over five years of research. In 2010 Michael J. Fox was appointed as an Officer of the Order of Canada. The award is for the highest degree of merit. It is awarded to a person who achieves a level of talent and service that is considered to be outstanding. It is also awarded for a person who makes an exceptional contribution to Canada and to humanity. I, funnytrivianna, admire Michael J. Fox for his dedication and hard work in the face of adversity. Through his foundation a cure for Parkinson's disease may one day be possible.

From Quiz New Year's Resolutions

Answer: Frank Langella

All the above actors were born in 1938, but it was Frank Langella who was born on New Year's Day. 'Frost/Nixon' was based on the 1997 television interviews of Richard Nixon by British journalist and broadcaster Sir David Frost, played by Michael Sheen. These two actors starred in both the play and the film. Frank Langella won a Tony Award for his performance and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 2008, the Award being won by Sean Penn for his role in 'Milk', based on the real life story of American politician Harvey Milk.

From Quiz If Historical Figures Had Twitter

Answer: Nero

Rome was destroyed by fire in 64 AD. It has been suggested that Emperor Nero started the fire himself to clear the ground for his new palace.

From Quiz Dan, Danny, or Daniel?

Answer: Danny Boyle

Danny Boyle was born in England to Irish parents. In 1996 he received the "Best Newcomer Award" from the London Film Critics Circle for his first film "Shallow Grave." Boyle has also directed "28 Days Later" and "Trainspotting." He wrote, produced, and directed the movie "127 Hours" which was based on a true story.

From Quiz Which Is The Right Person?

Answer: Susan Boyle

I think that for millions of people it was a great shock that Susan Boyle, a 48 year old Scottish woman, who sang "I Dreamed a Dream", did not win this competition. Susan went on the make 2 albums, both of which have become bestsellers worldwide and a musical "I Dreamed a Dream" is based on her life.

From Quiz Pi's 'Who's What' in Haiku

Answer: Rock Hudson

Rock Hudson was born born Roy Harold Scherer in Illinois on 17th November, 1925. He was an aircraft mechanic for the US navy in WWII and when his term of duty was over he moved to Hollywood to pursue a career as an actor. After some initial setbacks he found an agent. While under contract to Universal International he was coached in singing, acting, horseback riding and other areas important to his screen success. He was forced to change his name to Rock Hudson which he loathed. In the documentary "Rock Hudson: Dark and Handsome Stranger" his friends told of a quiet, unassuming man who insisted on being called Roy by friends and co-workers. His good looks made him a star and he was a very bankable product in the fifties and sixties. His most acclaimed works were "Magificent Obsession" where he ends up as a brain surgeon, and "Giant" where he played a rancher. He starred in several very popular romantic comedies as the romantic lead opposite Doris Day. In the seventies he made a comeback in the television series "McMillan & Wife" which ran from 1971 to 1977. By the 1980s he had contracted AIDS, and subsequently died of one of its complications. His coming out to talk about his illness helped to raise the profile of the disease and, after his death, Congress contributed a large sum to fund the study of the then fatal illness. Question by Calpurnia09

From Quiz Who's that? An Eclectic Mix of People

Answer: Geoffrey Chaucer

Chaucer is known as the "Father of English Literature" due to his role in establishing English as a reputable langauge for literature. While the "Canterbury Tales" are his best known work, he was a prolific author who wrote a large volume of poetry and even a number of scientific works.

From Quiz Roués, Rapscallions and Repeat Offenders

Answer: Anastasia Nicolaevna

In 2008 when tests were done on remains from Yekaterinburg, it was shown that all four young Romanov Grand Duchesses, their parents, and their young brother were accounted for. Although Anderson's body was cremated after her death, enough samples, in the form of tissue and hair, remained to be tested and showed no relation to remaining members of the Russian Royal family. Question by MargW

From Quiz Rogues, Rakes and Rascals

Answer: Richard Nixon

Nixon's real accomplishments such as rapprochement with China, will always be overshadowed by Watergate, and his humiliating resignation. Question by MargW

From Quiz I Am Off to Sleep

Answer: Kevin Costner

Well, they are all American and actors, but it was Kevin Costner who played the lead role in 'JFK' in 1991. He also appeared in, and produced, the ill fated 'Waterworld' in 1995. The baseball clue referred to his roles in 'Field of Dreams' (1989) and 'Bull Durham' (1988) as well as his personal interest in the game. He is part owner of the 'Lake County Fielders' who are based in Zion, Illinois. If those weren't enough, Costner also directed, produced and starred in the 1997 film 'The Postman'.

From Quiz Guess Who's Coming To Dinner

Answer: Thomas Wolsey

Thomas Wolsey was Lord Chancellor to King Henry VIII, and also rose to be a Cardinal in the Roman Catholic Church. He was also Archbishop of York. His downfall came when he failed to persuade the Pope to grant Henry a divorce from Catherine of Aragon. Stripped of his power and properties he was accused of treason. He fell ill and died at Leicester, on his way to London to face the charges against him.

From Quiz Banished!

Answer: Jean-Claude Duvalier

Son of the much feared dictator Papa Doc Duvalier, Jean-Claude Duvalier became President for Life on the death of his father. An uprising in 1986 forced him to flee Haiti, with several million dollars, for exile in a French luxury villa close to Cannes.

From Quiz Plagiarism!

Answer: Dan Brown

The book in question was "The Da Vinci Code", which was not only a best seller but a highly successful film. Perdue felt that the distribution of these should be blocked. However, he lost in court. The presiding judge said "The average lay observer would not conclude that "The Da Vinci Code" is substantially similar to "Daughter of God". Any slightly similar elements are on the level of generalised or otherwise unprotectable ideas."

From Quiz The Fear of All Sums

Answer: Beethoven

Beethoven was taught by Haydn between 1792 and 1794, and was believed to be slow to learn and lack talent. Another comment made about him was 'he had never learned anything and would never do anything in a decent style', which is attributed to Haydn on some sites and to Albrechtsberger (another of his teachers) on others. The comment in the question appears to have been made by yet another of his teachers. Haydn and Mozart were both Austrian born and Smetana was Czech.

From Quiz We're Number Two

Answer: the Crusades

Alexius I Comnenus, the Byzantine Emperor, appealed to the Pope for Western aid to protect the Eastern Orthodox church against the Turks, who were taking over the Holy Land. Urban responded with a council in Clermont, at which he gave a sermon that initiated the First Crusade.

From Quiz What the Hellas was I Thinking?

Answer: Hippocrates

Hippocrates made medicine a profession. He separated religion from illness at a time when people thought they became sick because the gods were punishing them. Known for his professionalism and his gentle treatment of patients, he was the first to describe many diseases and medical conditions. He believed, however, that body humors - blood, black bile, yellow bile, and phlegm - caused illness if they were out of balance. This belief carried through until the Middle Ages, when doctors would commonly "bleed" patients in order to "restore body balance".

From Quiz Who Would Ever Hurt a Whammy?

Answer: Julius Caesar

The Ides of March is March 15th. Sixty men participated in the assassination of Caesar according to Eutropius, who was a secretary in that time period. Caesar was stabbed 23 times. One of the most famous men involved in his assassination was his friend Brutus.

From Quiz I Saw it in a Dream

Answer: Hamlet

Many of Shakespeare's plays use the convention of dreams to explore the relationship between reality and imagination or invention. These lines are spoken by Hamlet to his friends Rosencrantz and Guildenstern on their arrival in Elsinore, as he starts to explain the reason for his depression. However he quickly realises that the pair have been sent to spy on him, and changes the subject.

From Quiz Knock Knock, Who's There?

Answer: Canadian brewmaster

Creator of his namesake Canadian beer (typically just known as 'Keith's' in bars), Alexander Keith ran a brewery in Halifax, Nova Scotia until his death in 1873. In the 20th century, the brewery, known for its India Pale Ale, was purchased by Labatts who propelled it to become one of the top-selling beer brands on Canadian shelves. Keith immigrated from Scotland in the 1810s and acted as Halifax's mayor on numerous different occasions. Keith's nephew (with the same name) eventually became a spy for the Confederates in the States. While one would find such deeds to sully a name in such a predicament, Keith remained a prominent figure in Canada, becoming one of the more respected political bodies in Nova Scotia.

From Quiz Laughing All the Way to the Bank

Answer: Bill Gates

The 640k quote was said at a computer trade show in 1981; he was referring to computer memory. For 13 years Bill Gates was, according to Forbes Rich List, the world's richest man. He slipped to number three in 2008. Now Chairman of Microsoft he devotes much of his time to charitable activities. In 2000 he created the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation which has given over $28 billion to charitable causes around the world. Richard Branson founded Virgin. Mark Zuckerberg created Facebook. James Dyson invented the bagless vacuum cleaner.

From Quiz Who's That Guy?

Answer: Allen Ginsberg

Although all four of these men were friends and prominent writers on the 1950s beatnik scene, it was the intellectual Ginsberg who wrote this poem. Along with Jack Kerouac's "On the Road," Ginsberg's "Howl," released in 1956, was considered to be one of the most important works of the Beat generation.

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