Q: You scratched your favorite CD. Should you gently smear the scratch with: (a)
mayonnaise; (b) toothpaste; or Vaseline?
A: Mademoiselle magazine says rinse it with mild
soap and water, dry it, then smear a tad of plain white toothpaste on the scratch.
Wipe from the center out, then rinse and dry again. Wisdom:
For a longer, happier life, say nothing as often as possible.
Q: To whiten your teeth,
should you brush vigorously after dipping your toothbrush in: (a) mashed potatos; (b)
mashed bananas; or (c) mashed strawberries?
A: Mashed strawberries (800 Household Hints & Tips
by Pamela Gross, 1997).
Wisdom: The relative values of health and wealth depend
entirely on which one you have left.
Q: In a survey reported in
McCall’s magazine, which of their husband’s physical features did more
wives say they’d like to change: (a) height; (b) weight; or (c) lack of style?
A: 32% wanted to change their husband’s weight; 22%
lack of style; 9% height; 11% lack of hair.
Wisdom: If everybody minded their own business,
there’d be nothing on the news tonight.
Q: Is the oldest river in
North America: (a) the Geezer River in Manitoba; (b) the New River in West Virginia; or
(c) the Neosho River in Kansas?
A: A deep valley in lower West Virginia is considered to
be the oldest geological formation in North America. The river that runs through it is
called the New River. (There’s no Geezer River in Manitoba.)
Q: In a study at the University of Michigan School of
Public Health, which group of teenagers were less likely to drink and drive, carry a
weapon, use tobacco, and get into fights: (a) those who attended religious services
regularly; (b) those who did not attend religious services; or (c) made no
difference?
A: Those who attended religious services. They also were more
likely to wear seat belts, eat a healthful diet, exercise, and get adequate sleep.
Wisdom: To train children at home, it’s necessary
for both the children and the parents to spend some time there.
Q: Each year does the Moon
move away from the Earth by: (a) two inches; (b) two feet; or (c) two miles?
A: Two inches.
Q: Supermarket shopping carts last about ten years.
During that time, are the wheels replaced: (a) once; (b) twice; or (c) three times?
A: Three times (columnist L.M. Boyd).
Q: How many women
now regularly wear shoes with heels higher than one inch to work: (a) 15%; (b) 25%; or (c)
35%?
A: 25%. Low heels help prevent leg and feet injuries
(American Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Society, Park Ridge, Illinois).
Q: Is Eternal Ink the official newsletter of:
(a) The Association of People Whose Cheap Ballpoint Pens Have Leaked in Their Shirt
Pockets; (b) The Christian Tattoo Association; or (c) The Indelible Ink Manufacturers
Association?
A: The Christian Tattoo Association (in Willmar,
Minnesota).
Q: Could most Americans save 15% on their auto
insurance by raising the deductibles to: (a) $250; (b) $500; or (c) $1,000?
A: $500 (USA Weekend magazine).
Q: To prevent your skin
from becoming dehydrated and flaky, how many glasses of water should you drink for every
cup of coffee you drink: (a) one glass; (b) two glasses; or (c) three glasses?
A: Two glasses (New Woman magazine).
Q: Assuming it’s an average month, how many rocks
from Mars will land on Earth during September: (a) none; (b) two; or (c) four?
A: Four (Harper’s Index).
Wisdom: America’s most important products are
produced in the home.
Q: How many months of the
year does the average American woman spend trying to lose weight: (a) 4.4 months; (b) 5.4
months; or (c) 6.4 months?
A: 6.4 months (Women’s Sports & Fitness
magazine).
Q: Some 55% of U.S. adults
own exercise equipment, though 35% of those no longer use it. How many never used
it: (a) 6%; (b) 8%; or (c) 10%?
A: 8% never use the exercise equipment they own (Health
magazine).
Fun Fact: Tonsurphobia is the abnormal fear of
haircuts.
Q: What color is used in
most hospital recovery rooms: (a) pastel peach; (b) light blue; or (c) mint green?
A: Research shows that mint green is more calming and
reduces eye strain.
Q: Who is most likely to die of a heart attack: (a)
men; or (b) women?
A: Women. They have milder heart attack symptoms and
tend to delay seeking medical help (Vitality magazine).
Q: Was NBA guard Kobe
Bryant named after: (a) a street; (b) a steak house; or (c) a school?
A: The Kobe Steak House in suburban Philadelphia.
Q: In a Roper Starch survey, 37% of men said they
relish the change of pace when they travel for business. How many women said they
relish the change: (a) 30%; (b) 40%; or (c) 50%?
A: More than 50%.
Quote: "I’m doing what I can to help the
environment. I started a compost pile. It’s in the back seat of my car." -
Janine DiTullio
Q: To remove all germs
while scrubbing your hands, fingernails, and forearms, what song does the Tufts
University Health & Nutrition Letter recommend you sing twice: (a) "Disco
Duck," (b) "Happy Birthday," or (c) "Jesus Loves Me?"
A: "Happy Birthday." At least 20 seconds of
scrubbing is required.
Wisdom: Always do right; it will gratify some people
and astonish others.
Q: According to the World
Tourism Organization, in 1997 did more international travelers stay overnight in: (a) the
U.S.; (b) France; or (c) Spain?
A: France. The U.S. was #2, Spain #3.
Q: Did the term "aloe
vera" evolve from a word in: (a) Spanish; (b) French; or (c) Portuguese?
A: Spanish. The oliviera is a lily-related
cactus-like plant whose leaves leak goopy stuff used in shampoos and other products.
Quote: "It’s
hard to decide if TV makes morons out of everyone or if it mirrors Americans who are
morons to begin with." - Martin Mull
Q: Your candles don’t
burn evenly. Should you: (a) consult a candle psychic; (b) stop buying candles made with
polyunsaturated parrot oil; or (c) chill your candles out?
A: Redbook magazine advises storing your candles in
plastic bags in the refrigerator and they’ll burn more evenly.
Fun Fact: The only man to
hit a home run in the All-Star Game and score a touchdown in the Pro Bowl in the same
season was Bo Jackson.
Q: Does NBA center David
Robinson play the piano and the: (a) guitar; (b) saxophone; or (c) drums?
A: Sax.
Q: Have researchers in London and Montreal
discovered the genetic flaw that causes the human condition: (a) smellyfeetitis; (b) pig
pungency pestilence; or (c) fish-odor syndrome?
A: Fish odor syndrome, a rare disorder that makes people
smell like rotting fish. Researchers now hope to develop an effective treatment for it.
Quote: "It’s illegal to own a handgun in
England. If you want to kill someone in England, you have to do it the old-fashioned
way--by making them eat English food." - Contemporary Comedy
Q: Some 21% of the world
total population lives in China. What percentage lives in the U.S.: (a) 3%; (b) 5%; or (c)
7%?
A: About 5%.
Wisdom: Happy homes are built with blocks of patience.
Q: Was one of coach Jimmy
Johnson’s childhood friends: (a) John Ritter; (b) Janis Joplin; or (c) the Big
Bopper?
A: Jimmy grew up in Port Arthur, Texas, with Janet Joplin.
Q: According to The Job Survival Instruction Book
by Karin Ireland, do employers value staffers more who: (a) are helpful and easy to get
along with; or (b) are difficult people who have better skills?
A: Helpful and easy.
Quote: "You know you’re poor when you start
to envy people with bus passes." - Bonnie McFarlane
Q: How many stars (or
suns) are in our Milky Way galaxie: (a) 200-million; (b) 200-billion; or (c) 200-trillion?
A: About 200-billion. And there are millions of galaxies,
so there must be many quintillions of stars.
Wisdom: Hatred is cancer
of the mind.
Q: Was the first U.S.
Capitol in New York City on: (a) Wall Street; (b) Fifth Avenue; or (c) Broadway?
A: The Federal Building on Wall Street. The first Congress
also met there.
FunQuote: "I’m at the point where I want a
man in my life — but not in my house. Just come in, attach the VCR, and get
out." - Joy Behar
Q: How many North American
adults say they save the spare change they receive during the day instead of spending it:
(a) 65%; (b) 75%; or (c) 85%?
A: 75% (USA Today).
Q: Is the top reason women work out: (a) to feel good
afterward; (b) to control their weight; or (c) to increase their energy?
A: To control their weight. To feel good is #2, energy #3.
Men work out to tone muscles (Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association). |
