Algernon Flashcards
For about 20 years it’s invention it had few practical uses ; then suddenly it revolutionized grocery checkout and home audio
Laser technology
What actor fittingly provided guest vocals to the song the magic of the wizards dream for the symphonic metal band rhapsody in 06
Christopher lee
The saltiest body of water
Also what continent
Don Juan pond
44% saliene
Antarctica
What famous Argentinian was born Jorge Mario bor go glee o
Pope Francis
As written in Poe’s the raven, the raven perches on a bust of
Palace (Pallas)
Another name for Athena
In what graphic novel can you find the following characters phrases concepts
Fingermen
Batch 5
Norse fire party
Eric finch
Also is a film adaptation
V for vendetta
Alan moore adaptation
If detective frank P guyer were to select a weezer album to listen to based on the title alone what album would pique his interest
Pinkerton
Private detective agency
Guyer worked for them and partially responsible for busting HH Holmes
What is the first animated sequel to gross more than the original
Toy story 2
Gestation period for an African elephant
22 months
Longest of any living animal
Became the first territorial governor of this Eventual state after its annexation by the US
Sandford b dole
Hawaii
RBI leader
Hank Aaron
2297
Before they were authors
While working for British naval intelligence during world war 2 he was code named 17f
Ian Fleming
Creator of 007
Caviar is usually made from the eggs of what fish
Sturgeon
You’re so fine and your mine
I’ll be yours til the end of time
Cause you made me feel yeah
You made me feel I’ve got nothing to hide
Madonna like a Virgin
In Hebrew what word means praise the lord
Hallelujah
What article of clothing gets its name from one of the US nuclear testing sites
Bikini
From bikini atoll
3 presidents that died on July 4
Adams 26
Jefferson 26
Monroe 31
Fascist dictator of Italy that died in 1945
Mussolini
What Unidentified serial killers would often communicate with newspapers and local police and serial killers, once leaving a 340 character unsolved cryptogram
Zodiac killer
Musicish
What peer to peer file sharing app was once sued by RIAA for 72 trillion greater than gdp of the entire world
Bonus riaa
Limewire
Recording industry association of America
Funny phobias
Aibohphobia
I uh buh phobia
Fear of Palindromes
American pie first played on 3/14 aka pi day
Actor holds the distinction for being the only person to appear in live action in a Pixar film
Fred Willard
President of by and large in wall e
The sexual chemistry is too strong to deny
How much can you bench
Best in show
Genesis of the term jack o lantern
And is doomed to walk the earth with only this hollowed out vegetable to light his path
Tied to the English legend of stingy jack
Turnip - Tap root vegetable
Pumpkins we use are not actually pumpkins
Taproot - root itself goes deeper into the ground; turnip beet radishes
Not a 1 hit wonder band with the song poem
History
Nation that Calls ww2 the blessed war because it declared full independence in 1943 from this country which was still under German control
Iceland declared Independence From Denmark
Basically severed ties in 1918 but still has loose ties until Iceland took a. A vote while Denmark was under German control and then king released a statement wishing them well
What is the traditional name for a hockey Jersey
Sweater
Name of the controversial line of competition swimsuits Used by many swimmers in the 08 Olympics
Bonus where were the Olympics
LZR (was pronounced laser) racers made by speedo ;
Low drag and stiffness or elasticity that it gives legs or arms
98% of winners of swimming medals won by wearers
Also 23 world records broke
Didn’t specifically ban but put restrictions on
Design of the swimsuits
Beijing
Who popularized long baggy shorts in the NBA and why did he prefer
MJ
Because he wore his tar heels practice or game ? shorts underneath
Speculation easier to hang onto when bending over
A dress with a narrow top and flared towards the hem
A line
A rich fabric woven with a raised pattern typically with a gold or silver thread but not necessarily
Brocade
A slim fitting skirt with a narrow straight cut usually knee length and often with a vent (slit) in the back
Pencil skirt
