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What was Franklin's last public act?

Monday, 06 September 2010 22:25 |

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Signing a memorial to Congress for the abolition of slavery was the last public act of Benjamin Franklin.

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When was milk chocolate introduced?

Monday, 06 September 2010 22:25 |

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The early eating bars of chocolate were made of bittersweet chocolate. Milk chocolate was introduced in 1875 when Henry Nestle, a maker of evaporated milk and Daniel Peter, a chocolate maker, got together and invented milk chocolate, which today i...

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What was Jason's ignoble acting debut?

Monday, 06 September 2010 22:25 |

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Jason Robards, nominated for more Tony Awards than any other actor, made his New York City acting debut in 1947 as the rear end of a cow in a production of "Jack and the Beanstalk."

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What parts of human anatomy are in the general vernacular?

Monday, 06 September 2010 22:25 |

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Parts of the human anatomy have evolved into common expressions in American speech. A few examples include: A good head on his shoulders; the shoe's on the other foot; a heart of gold; chip on his shoulder; a nose for crime; turn the other cheek; ...

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What was Lili's tennis crime?

Monday, 06 September 2010 22:25 |

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In 1931, Lili de Alvarez was the first woman to wear shorts at Wimbledon.

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