Mixed People Trivia

31. Which famous person created the quote: "Here you leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow and fantasy"?

From Quiz A Good Egg

Answer: W. E. Disney

These words were written by Walt Disney and can be found on a plaque as you enter Main Street in Disneyland. Disney touched the lives of everyone through his lovable characters, catchy music and happy endings. His legacy has carried on long after his death in 1966. He was a GOOD egg! (Question and interesting information supplied by Plodd)

From Quiz Wild Mutant Noggins Throughout History

Answer: Galileo Galilei

Using his newly improved telescope, Galileo noticed that many of the planets, as well as the Moon, had phases. This could only be possible if the planets orbited something much larger, and something that generated its own light source.

From Quiz I am Sick Doc...No...Really!

Answer: Charles Darwin

Charles Darwin suffered from numerous undiagnosed ailments throughout his adult life. These ranged from abdominal pain, chest pain, boils, trembling, pains in his hands and his nose and an assortment of illnesses that kept him in bed for months at a time. They usually occurred during times of stress. He also feared that he would die at any moment. It has been hypothesized that he actually suffered from panic attacks, agoraphobia, or Crohn's Disease. He tried many experimental treatments and lived to the ripe old age of 73 without ever finding a cure for his symptoms.

From Quiz Diary of a Somebody

Answer: Constanze Weber

Constanze Weber's 'sweetie' was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Mozart had known the three Weber sisters for some time and his affections were first pinned on the older sister, Aloysia. Aloysia, however, was not interested in Mozart romantically, and when Mozart boarded at Frau Weber's house in 1781, 18-year-old Constanze caught his eye and he fell in love. Constanze was a lively maiden, with as great a capacity for silliness as her jealous suitor. Their courtship hit a reef in April, 1782, when Constanze, never noted for her modesty, allowed a young man to measure her calves at a party. Mozart was furious and broke off the relationship. It's apparent that Constanze won him over because the couple married in August 1782 and went on to have six children. Anne Boleyn was far too canny to play fast and loose with her royal sweetie. She knew she could lose her head if she crossed Henry VIII. Nell Gwynn's sweetie was Charles II and he probably wouldn't have cared if someone measured her calves since Nell was only one of the many women with whom Charles carried on romantic relationships (he wasn't called the Merry Monarch for nothing, you know!) Fanny Brawne was John Keats' 'bright particular star' and it's highly unlikely that anybody, including John, got to measure Fanny's calves.

From Quiz All Sorts of People

Answer: Jeffrey Archer

Jeffrey Archer has been a member of British Parliament, and the correctional system...as an inmate. He was charged with perjury and spent two years in prison. His first book was "Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less."

From Quiz Some Historical Figures II

Answer: A radio broadcaster

Mildred Gillars (b November 29, 1900), was an American who made propaganda broadcasts for Nazi Germany which earned her the nickname 'Axis Sally.' Her broadcasts included American music, speculation about the faithfulness of the troops' wives and lovers, attacks on President Roosevelt and anti-Semitic rhetoric. Her most infamous broadcast was a radio-play 'Vision Of Invasion' aired May 11, 1944. The play was a propaganda-style warning to any army attempting to invade Europe. Gillar's last broadcast aired May 6, 1945, two days before the Nazi surrender. The Allied authorities took her broadcasts very seriously, monitoring and recording all of them. After the war, she was captured, and returned to the US charged and tried on eight counts of treason. She was found guilty on one count of treason (for making the 'Vision Of Invasion' broadcast) and sentenced to 10 to 30 years in prison. She successfully petitioned for parole in 1961. She lived out the rest of her life in obscurity teaching languages at a Catholic prep school near Columbus, Ohio. Mildred died June 25, 1988.

From Quiz Some Historical Figures

Answer: Her father and her stepmother.

Lizzie Borden was alleged to have murdered her father, Andrew J Borden, and her stepmother, Abby Durfree Gray Borden, on August 4, 1892 in Fall River, Massachusetts. These were particularly gruesome murders, having been carried out by bludgeoning with an ax or hatchet. The crime and subsequent trial were a nation-wide media sensation, the 1890s equivalent of the OJ Simpson fiasco. Lizzie was acquitted of the crimes for lack of substantial evidence. However, in the arena of public opinion she was guilty, and lived the rest of her life in near isolation. Lizzie Borden passed away June 1, 1927 of complications arising from pneumonia. Memory of the alleged crime lives on in a common playground rhyme: Lizzie Borden took an axe, And gave her mother forty whacks, And when she saw what she had done, She gave her father forty-one. This rhyme, originally coined to sell newspapers, is not entirely accurate. For one, it was Lizzie's step-mother, not her mother who was a victim of the crime, and secondly, at most the stepmother received 18 or 19 'whacks' and the father received only eleven.

From Quiz Famous Dishes For Famous People

Answer: Beef Stroganoff

The chef who devised the recipe worked for the Russian diplomat Count Pavel Alexandrovich Stroganov, a member of one of Russia's grandest noble families and named the dish in honour of his patron.

From Quiz Historical Figures

Answer: Shirley Chisholm

Shirley Chisholm was elected to represent New York's twelfth district in 1968 and ran for president in 1972. Stephanie Tubbs-Jones is the first African-American Congresswoman from Ohio. Neither Oprah Winfrey nor Harriet Tubman were elected to any office.

From Quiz Six Degrees - Back to Basics!

Answer: Both were born in neighboring counties in Pennsylvania, USA (albeit approximately 60 years apart).

Ethel Waters, who lived a most interesting life, was born on October 31, 1896 [and passed away in 1977] in Chester, Pennsylvania which sits in Delaware county. Right next to it is Philadelphia County where Kevin was born in 1958. She was nominated for her one and only Academy Award in 1949 as Best Supporting Actress in "Pinky" (and poor Kevin, as of the nominations announced in 2007, has yet to be in the running). Miss Waters overcame very much to achieve her well-deserved stardom, having been the impoverished daughter of a 13-year old rape victim (while Bacon's parents were very successful - his mother taught school with his father a city planner). Waters married three times (the first of those, in some karmic manner, when she was but 13) but never had children of her own. The Bacons, Kevin and actress Kyra Sedgewick, do have a daughter named Sosie Ruth and a son named Travis Sedg. Ethel Waters is best remembered for the spiritual song "His Eye is on the Sparrow" (which she made entirely memorable in the 1952 movie "Member of the Wedding"). Throughout her very strong life and firmly-fought-for happiness she was nicknamed 'Sweet Mama Stringbean' (not that anyone is entirely sure why at this point in history) AND was the second African American actress to ever be nominated for an Oscar for acting.

From Quiz Oxford Dictionary of National Biography

Answer: Virginia Woolf

Virginia Woolf was the author of 'To the Lighthouse', 'Mrs Dalloway' and 'The Waves'. The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography was published in 2004 as a significantly revised and updated edition of the original Dictionary of National Biography.

From Quiz People: Semi-Final Time

Answer: Mick Jagger

The record, entitled 'Street Fighting Man', was banned by some radio stations as it was felt 'it could incite further riots here'.

From Quiz Just People

Answer: Charles Lindbergh

Lindbergh was the first to fly non-stop from New York to Paris in May 1927. On January 2, 1928, Lindbergh appeared on the cover of the magazine, being the inaugural winner of the award.

From Quiz A Quiz All About You!

Answer: Female & F

You are more than twice as likely to be female, according to the study. 55 percent of female respondents said their favourite online games were 'quiz/puzzle/trivia contests', compared with 25 percent of male respondents. Males, on the other hand, are three times more likely than women to enjoy 'shooting games'. (Source: Dec. 14 2000 article from TechMall, summarizing the PC Data study)

From Quiz 20th Century Interesting People

Answer: New York

Fiorello LaGuardia - as in La Guardia Airport (NY).

From Quiz Assortment of People and Places

Answer: John Hancock

Hancock had a LONG stint as governor.

From Quiz Extraordinary People and Events

Answer: Netherlands

A remarkable experience for anyone to have to endure - especially so for a young girl. A tragically short life.

From Quiz If You Could Meet Anyone In History ...

Answer: The Narrative of A. Gordon Pym

Poe: A rare combination of creativity, imagination, genius - and deep torment.

From Quiz The Name Escapes Me...

Answer: B.F. Skinner

Buurhus Skinner was a man of many talents. An author, psychologist, social philosopher, behaviorist and an inventor. He is best known for his work in behavior analysis, setting up a school to research psychology and espousing the theory that free will is an illusion, that our actions are the consequences of our previous actions. A prolific author, he would publish 21 books during his lifetime, including the aforementioned utopian work, "Walden Two", which was released in 1948. That book furthers his thoughts on the rejection of free will and, as a result, created a fair deal of controversy at the time. Almost prophetic, the book was, initially dismissed as mere science fiction, but many of the methods he'd created/highlighted, in the work, about altering human behavior, are now known methods in behavior studies.

From Quiz Great People in "Civilization VI"

Answer: Alan Turing

Turing, whose biopic was the Award-Winning "The Imitation" game starring Benedict Cumberbatch, was one of the great geniuses of the 20th century. His work at Bletchley Park during World War II led to the development of the "Universal Turing Machine". He died in humiliating fashion after he was persecuted by the British authorities for his homosexual acts.

From Quiz FunTrivia People Mix: Vol 15

Answer: He was convicted of high treason

Sir Walter Raleigh had opposed the selection of James VI of Scotland to succeed Elizabeth I, something which did not endear him to the new monarch. Raleigh was accused of participating in the so-called Main Plot, a scheme to depose James and replace him with Lady Arbella Stuart. Historians still debate whether or not Raleigh was guilty of the charges, but one thing that is certain is that his trial was a farce. The prosecution ignored the law, called Raleigh "a Spider of Hell", a "monster" and "the absolutist traitor that ever was". The hand-picked jury took only 15 minutes to convict Raleigh, and he would spend the next 13 years as a prisoner in the Tower.

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From Quiz Santa's Reindeer

Answer: History of the World, Part I

Gregory Hines began tap dancing at the age of two, beginning an act with his older brother Maurice while still a child. It was initially as a dancer that he started his professional career, making his Broadway debut in 1954 in the musical comedy, "The Girl in the Pink Tights". In the 1970s, he turned to music as the lead singer of a rock band called Severance in 1975 and 1976, before returning to the stage in a number of musical revues, earning Tony Award nominations in successive years from 1979 to 1981 for "Eubie!", "Comin' Uptown" and "Sophisticated Ladies". In 1980, Mel Brooks was preparing his new film, an historical epic spoof entitled "History of the World, Part I". As part of the cast, Brooks planned to include Richard Pryor to play the Ethiopian slave Josephus. However, three days before shooting was due to start, Pryor was badly injured in a fire and hospitalised. With Brooks ready to write the part out of the script, another of the actors in the cast, Madeleine Kahn, suggested that he try Hines instead. Hines immediately got on a flight to California, met Brooks, and was immediately cast. The success of "History of the World, Part I", released in 1981, saw Hines achieve success during the 1980s, subsequently appearing in a number of films including "Wolfen", "The Cotton Club", "White Nights" and "Running Scared".

From Quiz FunTrivia People Mix: Vol 14

Answer: Tennis

They are Argentine tennis players. Paola Suárez was ranked 9th in June 2004 as a singles player and 1st ranking in the doubles in 9th September 2002. Gisela Dulko was, however, less succesful, ranked at No. 26 in November 21, 2005 in her playing career. On the other hand Gabriela Sabatini was the most successful tennis player among them with highest, ranking No. 3 in 27th in the February 1989 in the singles and No. 3 in 6th November 1988 in the doubles.

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From Quiz Who Run the World? Girls!

Answer: Joan of Arc

Joan of Arc's trial for heresy and subsequent death in 1431, when she was just 19, is well-known. Less well known, perhaps, is that she was a French military leader, who was arrested by a bishop who favored the English. She was the daughter of a farmer and claimed to have visions and instructions from God to lead her country to victory. Even though she was a young peasant girl, she convinced French generals and nobility to allow her to advise them on military matters, and was instrumental in the lifting of the siege of Orléans and the defeat of the English in the Battle of Patay.

From Quiz FunTrivia People Mix: Vol 2

Answer: Jack the Ripper

'Jack the Ripper', who gained his gruesome sobriquet from a letter sent to the Metropolitan Police, was responsible for the horrific deaths of at least five women in the Whitechapel area of London during 1888. He was never caught, but at the time the city was rife with rumours as to who 'Jack' might have been; some said that he may have been a doctor due to the fact that the corpses displayed evidence that the perpetrator had some medical knowledge. Some thought that he may have had a royal connection; others believed that he may have been a person of Jewish faith with an axe to grind. Ostrog, who manifested traits of mental illness, was supposedly in prison in France whilst the Ripper murders were taking place. In addition, he bore little, if any, resemblance to the Ripper according to the evidence of some 'eye witnesses'.

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From Quiz You're Dreaming

Answer: Let it Be

The song "Let it Be" was the last single released by the Beatles before Paul announced his departure from the group. It famously contains the lines, "When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me, Speaking words of wisdom, let it be." Paul recounts that during the recording session for the Beatles' "White Album", he had a dream where his mother, named Mary, who died from cancer when he was 14, came to him and reassured him, saying, "It's gonna be OK. Just let it be..." He has stated that, "It was great to visit with her again. I felt very blessed to have that dream. So that got me writing 'Let It Be'." When asked if "Mother Mary" in the song refers to the Virgin Mary, he has responded that listeners can interpret the song however they like.

From Quiz A Little Mystery About Their History

Answer: Pol Pot

Saloth Sâr, who later adopted the name Pol Pot, was one of the few elite of Cambodia to have been educated in Paris. Years later he became a Marxist revolutionary and politician and ruled with an utterly horrible "iron hand"; destroying many of his fellow countrymen in the process. From 1975 to 1979 the brutal Khmer Rouge of Cambodia, led by despotic dictator Pol Pot, managed to kill roughly between 1.7 to 3.4 million people (estimates vary widely) out of a total population of 8 million.

From Quiz The Misplaced & Poles Apart History Quiz: People

Answer: His body was disinterred and hung on the gallows at Tyburn

The late Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell's body was disinterred and hung at the gallows at Tyburn on the 30th January 1661. This was the 12th anniversary of the execution of Charles I. The body was then decapitated and the head was displayed on a pole above Westminster Hall. The Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell died on Friday 3rd September 1658 in Whitehall, London, England. The body was lying in state at Somerset House during October and November and then there was a grand state funeral through London on 23rd November but the coffin could have been empty. It is thought that the body may have been buried earlier somewhere in West Minister Abbey. There are still disputes today about what actually happened at these events. Question submitted by shipyardbernie (The Misplaced)

From Quiz Top Guns

Answer: Alan Shepard

Amongst the many things that Alan Shepard has been famous for, the endearing image that most people have of him is hitting a golf ball on the moon. I don't think they've ever found it. He was a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and saw action in World War II. In 1959 he was selected as part of the NASA Mercury Seven, in 1961 he became the first American into space and in 1971 he hit a golf ballon the moon. Later in life he was diagnosed with leukemia and it was complications that arose from this disease that led to his passing in 1998 at the age of 74.

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