water trivia http://www.artwoo.com Returned search results for water trivia Copyright 2008 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:42:23 +0000 http://www.artwoo.com/rss/water+trivia Trivia Teaser Online: Free Online Trivia Game http://www.artwoo.com/article/trivia-teaser-online-free-online-trivia-game http://www.artwoo.com/article/trivia-teaser-online-free-online-trivia-game#comments Thu, 23 Aug 2007 09:15:01 +0000 trivia questionwater triviaminute triviacontinental drift theoryturkey buzzardsturkey buzzardmesozoic era http://www.artwoo.com/article/trivia-teaser-online-free-online-trivia-game Trivia Question: How far does human blood travel during one day?

Trivia Answer: 12,000 miles

Trivia Teaser: On average the blood fully circulates in the human body some seven to eight times per minute.

Trivia Question: What bird is the longest lived?

Trivia Answer:

Trivia Teaser: have a long life span compared to most other birds; they can live up to 30 years in captivity.

Trivia Question: What continent has the most countries?

Trivia Answer: Africa

Trivia Teaser: Africa is home to 53 independent countries, representing more than 25 percent of the countries of the world. There are 47 countries on mainland Africa and six nearby island countries.

Trivia Question: What mammal is the longest lived?

Trivia Answer: Human

Trivia Teaser: The mammal with the longest recorded life is man. Some human beings live more than 110 years. After humans, the Asiatic elephant lives the longest; one elephant lived to be 78 years old.

Trivia Question: What is the largest continent on earth?

Trivia Answer: Asia

Trivia Teaser: Currently, Asia is Earth's largest continent at approximately 17,300,000 square miles (44,806,812 square kilometers). Africa comes in second at about 11,700,000 square miles (30,300,000 square kilometers). However, suggests that the continents have moved over the years through the process of plate tectonics. Many geologists believe that, during the , all of the continents combined to form a supercontinent known as Pangaea which would have dwarfed the largest continent today. It is believed that Pangaea began to break up about 200 million years ago.

Trivia Question: What percentage of the earth is covered by water?

Trivia Answer: 70 percent

Trivia Teaser: Seventy percent of the Earth's surface is covered by water. The remaining 30 percent is covered by mountains, volcanoes, deserts, plains, and valleys. Only 3 percent of that water is fresh or drinking water. Earth is the only planet that can have water in liquid form on the surface. If you enjoy a Free Online Trivia Game you should visit the Trivia Teaser Online Contest at http://TriviaTeaserOnline.com ]]> Trivia Teaser Online: Free Trivia Questions And Answers http://www.artwoo.com/article/trivia-teaser-online-free-trivia-questions-and-answers http://www.artwoo.com/article/trivia-teaser-online-free-trivia-questions-and-answers#comments Fri, 24 Aug 2007 10:25:01 +0000 trivia questiondinosaur triviaturtle triviareligion triviaocean trivialeatherback sea turtleleatherback turtle http://www.artwoo.com/article/trivia-teaser-online-free-trivia-questions-and-answers Trivia Question: What is the deepest part of the ocean?

Trivia Answer: Marianas Trench

Trivia Teaser: Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench is the deepest point in Earth's oceans. The bottom there is 35,840 feet below sea level. If Mount Everest, the highest mountain on Earth, were placed at this location it would be covered by over one mile of water. The Challenger Deep is named after the British survey ship Challenger II, which discovered this deepest location in 1951.

Trivia Question: What is the largest city in the world?

Trivia Answer: Tokyo

Trivia Teaser: Tokyo, Japan, is Japan's capital and the country's largest city as well as the world's largest city with 28,025,000 people living in the metropolitan region. Tokyo is also home to many of the tallest buildings on Earth.

Trivia Question: What is the largest living reptile?

Trivia Answer:

Trivia Teaser: The , Dermochelys coriacea, is the world's largest living reptile, reaching up to nine feet and 2,000 pounds. Leatherbacks can swim extraordinary distances and dive to extraordinary depths.

Trivia Question: What is the world's most popular single religion?

Trivia Answer: Islam

Trivia Teaser: A widespread religion with many countries majority Muslim, particularly in the Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asian archipelago (except the Philippines and East Timor), Central Asia, North Africa and West Africa.

Trivia Question: What is the largest living bird?

Trivia Answer: Ostrich

Trivia Teaser: Ostriches are the largest living species of bird. Ostriches usually weigh 200 to 285 pounds, although some male ostriches have been recorded with weights of up to 340 pounds.

Trivia Question: What is the most intelligent dinosaur?

Trivia Answer: Troodon

Trivia Teaser: Troodon had one of the largest known brains of any dinosaur, relative to its body mass (comparable to modern birds). Hence it is believed to have been one of the most intelligent dinosaurs. If you enjoy a Free Online Trivia Game you should visit the Trivia Teaser Online Contest at http://TriviaTeaserOnline.com ]]> Fun Online Trivia Game Questions And Answers http://www.artwoo.com/article/fun-online-trivia-game-questions-and-answers http://www.artwoo.com/article/fun-online-trivia-game-questions-and-answers#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2007 04:50:03 +0000 swiss cheesetypes of bacteriateaserhow many oceans are theretriviaheart pumpsfive oceans http://www.artwoo.com/article/fun-online-trivia-game-questions-and-answers
Answer: More

: A baby's body has about 300 bones at birth. These eventually fuse, or grow together, to form the 206 bones that adults possess.

Question: What are the holes in called?

Answer: Eyes

Trivia Teaser: In order to make cheese you need bacteria. Propionibacter shermani is one of the three used to make Swiss cheese, and it's responsible for the cheese's distinctive holes. Once P. shermani is added to the cheese mixture and warmed, bubbles of carbon dioxide form. These bubbles become holes in the final product. Cheesemakers can control the size of the holes by changing the acidity, temperature, and curing time of the mixture.

Question: Greenland belongs to what country

Answer: Denmark

Trivia Teaser: Although its closest neighbours are Canada and Iceland, it belongs to Denmark. In this vast area there are only 55,000 inhabitants, most of them Inuits, but also people from Denmark, Faroe islands, and some from other Scandinavian countries and USA.

Question: How much blood does the human body contain?

Answer: 6 quarts or 5.6 liters

Trivia Teaser: The about 55-80 ml (1/3 cup) of blood with each beat for adults and around 25-85 ml per beat for children. An adult heart pumps about 6,000-7,500 liters (1,500-2,000 gallons) of blood daily.

Question: in the world?

Answer: Four

Trivia Teaser: Although the oceans of the earth are all connected and truly one "World Ocean," most often the world is divided into four major "oceans" - the Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Arctic Ocean, and the Indian Ocean. Some consider there to be - the fifth being an ocean surrounding Antarctica called the Antarctic Ocean or Southern Ocean.

Question: What is the tallest mammal on the planet?

Answer: Giraffe

Trivia Teaser: Male giraffes are larger than females. Males weigh between 2,400 and 3,000 pounds and stand up to 19 feet tall! Female giraffes weigh between 1,600 and 2,600 pounds and grow to be 16 feet tall. If you enjoy Free Online Trivia Game and Free Trivia Questions and Answers you should visit the Trivia Teaser Online Contest at http://TriviaTeaserOnline.com ]]> Free Online Trivia Game Questions http://www.artwoo.com/article/free-online-trivia-game-questions http://www.artwoo.com/article/free-online-trivia-game-questions#comments Thu, 15 Mar 2007 13:21:41 +0000 blue whaleinternational olympic gamesmodern olympic gameslargest mammalsquare kilometerstallest mountain in the worldteaser http://www.artwoo.com/article/free-online-trivia-game-questions tallest mountain in the world?

Answer: Everest

Trivia : Mt. Everest, on the border of Nepal and Tibet, China, is the world's tallest mountain and highest elevation with a peak at 29,035 feet (8850 meters).

Question: What language is the most spoken in the world?

Answer: Mandarin Chinese

Trivia Teaser: Chinese (Mandarin) is the most spoken with approximately 1,075,000,000 speakers followed by English with 514,000,000 speakers.

Question: When were the first held? Answer: 1896

Trivia Teaser: The 1896 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the I Olympiad, were held in 1896 in Athens, Greece. These games were the first and the first Games since Roman emperor Theodosius I banned the Ancient Olympic Games in 393. They were held between Monday, April 6 and Wednesday, April 15, 1896.

Question: What is the to ever live?

Answer:

Trivia Teaser: The Blue Whale, Balaenoptera musculus, is the largest mammal living today and is also the largest mammal to have ever lived. In fact, the Blue whale is the largest animal ever to have lived on the planet as far as we know; bigger by far than even the largest Dinosaur. The longest Blue Whale ever measured was a female, 33.58 meters or 110 feet long. The heaviest weighed an estimated 190+ tons.

Question: What is the largest country in the world?

Answer: Russian Federation

Trivia Teaser: Russia covers 17,075,400 . Prior to its dissolution in 1991, the Soviet Union had an area of 22,402,200 square kilometers. Canada is the second largest country with 9,970,610 square kilometers.

Question: How many planets are there in our solar system?

Answer: Nine

Trivia Teaser: Our solar system officially has nine planets and one star: the Sun. In order from the Sun out, the planets are: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. The discovery of an object larger than Pluto in 2005 rekindled the debate over whether such objects, belonging to the andquot;Kuiper Beltandquot; -- a collection of icy bodies located beyond Neptune-- should be called planets. Pluto itself belongs to the Kuiper Belt. If you enjoy Free Online Trivia Game and Free Trivia Questions and Answers you should visit the Trivia Teaser Online Contest at http://TriviaTeaserOnline.com ]]> Irish Eyes http://www.artwoo.com/article/irish-eyes http://www.artwoo.com/article/irish-eyes#comments Wed, 21 Mar 2007 13:52:00 +0000 celtic irelandtriviatraditional irishlucky charmsfollow the yellow brick roadaloofleprechauns http://www.artwoo.com/article/irish-eyes Celtic Ireland divided into? A. 150 B. 15 C. 5 D. 1

A. 150 : Early Celtic Ireland was divided into 150 local kingdoms ruled by 5 provincial kings and one High King. So in a way all the answers were correct except "15" of course!

2. What lies on top of an Irish Coffee? A. Coffee B. Whiskey C. Cream D. Liqueur

C. Cream TRIVIA: That was a tricky one, wasn't it! Except for the fanatics of course...

3. Where did the "white" potato, otherwise known as the Irish potato, first originate? A. Ireland B. Spain C. South America D. North America

C. South America TRIVIA: It originated in the Andean Mountains. In 1532 the Spanish arrived in north Peru and it is speculated that they brought the potato to Europe in the second half of the 16th century.

4. What is the Capital of Ireland? A. Cork B. Dublin C. Galway D. Limerick

B. Dublin TRIVIA: It is not only the capital but also the largest city with a population (1996) of 953,000. Cork is the second largest city and a major port, with a population of 180,000. Other cities and towns include Limerick (79,000) and Galway (57,000).

5. What is hurling? A. A dance B. Hurling is a major Irish port C. A traditional Irish sport D. What happens after a traditional Irish pastime.

C. A traditional Irish sport TRIVIA: In hurling a ball, called a sliotar, is caught on a hurley, or stick, and carried, or hurled into the opponent's goal. Irish mythology has tales of the warrior Cú Chulainn and other legendary heroes who were expert hurlers.

6. Everyone knows that are Irish fairies, but do you know how to track one down? A. Follow the rainbow B. C. Follow the sound of his shoemaker's hammer D. Follow the trail of

C. Follow the sound of his shoemaker's hammer TRIVIA: A leprechaun looks like a very small, old man (about 2 feet tall). According to legend, leprechauns are and unfriendly, live alone, and pass the time making shoes...they also possess a hidden pot of gold. If caught, he can be forced (with the threat of bodily violence) to reveal the whereabouts of his treasure, but the captor must keep their eyes on him. If the captor's eyes leave the leprechaun (and he often tricks them into looking away), he vanishes and all hopes of finding the treasure are lost.

7. Which Irish Saint is said to have discovered America a thousand years before Columbus? A. Saint Brendan B. Saint Patrick C. Saint Angela D. Saint Christopher

A. Saint Brendan TRIVIA: An Irish monk(486?-578?), he was educated under monastic influences and became a priest, but was filled with a great desire to travel. His traditional feast day is May 16.

8. What is the official emblem of Ireland? A. Shamrock B. Leprechaun C. Harp D. Emerald

C. Harp TRIVIA: The harp is the official Emblem of Ireland, not the Shamrock. The handheld harp was played by ancient Celts.

9. What does the circle in the centre of the celtic cross represent? A. The Sun B. The circle of life C. The Island of Ireland D. A snake swallowing its tail

A. The Sun TRIVIA: How many Lion King fans said the circle of life?

10. Legend has it that Saint Patrick drove what out of Ireland? A. Frogs B. Turtles C. Snakes D. Fish

C. Snakes TRIVIA: Legend has it that he gave a sermon from a hilltop that drove all the snakes from Ireland -- supposedly they all went into the sea and drowned. Of course, no snakes were ever native to Ireland, and some people think this is a metaphor for the conversion of the pagans. The snake was a revered pagan symbol, and perhaps this was a figurative tale alluding to the fact that he drove paganism out of Ireland. Deanna Mascle shares more free trivia questions and answers and interesting facts about Ireland and other topics at http://triviabydawggone.com ]]> Trivia Questions From Trivia Teaser Online http://www.artwoo.com/article/trivia-questions-from-trivia-teaser-online http://www.artwoo.com/article/trivia-questions-from-trivia-teaser-online#comments Thu, 16 Nov 2006 08:27:08 +0000 earth answersearth creaturemilletsteasertriviacretaceous periodbehemoth http://www.artwoo.com/article/trivia-questions-from-trivia-teaser-online
Answers: San Marino

: According to tradition, San Marino is known as the world's oldest republic. The tiny republic was founded by a Christian stonemason named Marino (or Saint Marinus) on September 3, in the year 301 C.E.

Question: Which continent is the largest?

Answers: Asia

Trivia Teaser: Asia is the largest and most populous continent or region, depending on the definition. It covers 8.6 percent of the Earth's total surface area, or 29.4 percent of its land area, and it contains more than 60 percent of the world's human population. Australia is the smallest and lowest-lying of the Earth's continents, having a total land area of some 8,560,000 square kilometres.

Question: What is the with the longest neck?

Answers: Sauroposeidon

Trivia Teaser: Sauroposeidon, a huge, long-necked sauropod, was found in Oklahoma, USA, and may be the biggest dinosaur yet found. The name Sauroposeidon means andquot;Lizard Earthquake God,andquot; because this probably shook the ground when it walked. This giant plant-eater weighed about 60 tons and was about 60 feet tall. It has the longest neck in the fossil record, beating even the enormous dinosaur Mamenchisaurus. Individual vertebrae (neck bones) are up to 4 feet (1.2 m) long. A single bone looks more like a tree trunk than part of an animal's neck. Sauroposeidon lived about 110 million years ago, during the mid-.

Question: Name one of the first crops ever cultivated? (there are 3)

Answers: Rice, Millet, or Sorghum

Trivia Teaser: Rice, millet, and sorghum are thought to be the first crops ever cultivated. Rice has been cultivated for over 5000 years. There are thousands of different varieties of rice (Oryza sativa). At the International Rice Research Institute Genetic Resources Center in the Philippines, there are 80,000 rice samples in cold storage. Rice is grown on every continent except Antarctica. The are a group of small-seeded species of cereal crops, widely grown around the world for food and fodder. They do not form a taxonomic group, but rather a functional or agronomic one, based on similar characteristics and uses. Sorghum originated in the north-east quadrant of Africa and spread from there throughout Africa and into India. In 1994, sorghum ranked fifth among the most important cereal crops of the world after wheat, rice, maize, and barley in both total area planted and production.

Question: What is the largest fish in the world?

Answers: Whale shark

Trivia Teaser: The whale shark is a the biggest shark and the biggest fish in the world. Despite its name it is NOT a whale. The whale shark is up to 46 feet (14 m) in length and weighs up to 15 tons. The average size is 25 feet (7.6 m) long. Females are larger than males (like most sharks). It has a huge mouth which can be up to 4 feet (1.4 m) wide at the very front of its head (not on the underside of the head like in most sharks). It has a wide, flat head, a rounded snout, small eyes, five very large gill slits, two dorsal fins (on its back) and two pectoral fins (on its sides). Whale sharks have about 3,000 very tiny teeth but they are of little use. This enormous shark is a filter feeder and eats by sieving huge amounts of plankton through its gills as it swims. The whale shark has distinctive light-yellow markings (random stripes and dots) on its very thick dark gray skin. Its skin is up to four inches (10 cm) thick. There are three prominent ridges running along each side of the shark's body.

Question: What is the longest river in the world?

Answers: Nile

Trivia Teaser: The longest river in the world is the Nile River at 4,157 miles long. The Nile is located in northeastern Africa, originating from tributaries of Lake Victoria, and flows into the Mediterranean Sea. If you enjoy Trivia Games and Trivia Contests you should enter the Trivia Teaser Online Contest at http://TriviaTeaserOnline.com ]]> Free Online Trivia Questions -- Hurray For Holland Trivia Quiz http://www.artwoo.com/article/free-online-trivia-questions-hurray-for-holland-trivia-quiz http://www.artwoo.com/article/free-online-trivia-questions-hurray-for-holland-trivia-quiz#comments Sun, 12 Aug 2007 06:30:01 +0000 capital of the netherlandsnetherlands antillesconstitutional monarchywhich means thatalexander the greatqueen beatrixgermanic people http://www.artwoo.com/article/free-online-trivia-questions-hurray-for-holland-trivia-quiz
B. The Netherlands TOPICS: What is the country called? Officially, The Netherlands, but it's widely referred to as Holland because during early politics the country was usually dominated by the largest and wealthiest province, Holland. "Netherlands," i.e. low territories, is a reasonably accurate description. If it weren't for the sea dikes, over a quarter of the country would be under water at high tide.

2. Which group of people have not ruled the Netherlands in the past? A. the Romans B. the Franks C. the Spanish D. the French E. the English

E. the English TOPICS: The country's rulers have included the Romans, a called the Franks, the Spanish, and the French.

3. What form of government does the Netherlands have? A. Monarchy B. C. Parliamentary republic D. Presidential republic

B. Constitutional monarchy TOPICS: The country's political system is a constitutional monarchy. Currently, the monarch is of Orange.

4. What do the Caribbean islands of Antilles and Aruba have in common with the Netherlands? A. Language B. Same form of government C. They are part of the Netherlands D. Nothing

C. They are part of the Netherlands TOPICS: The and Aruba, islands in the Caribbean, are part of the Netherlands.

5. What is the ? A. Amsterdam B. Rotterdam C. the Hague D. Wageningen

A. Amsterdam TOPICS: Officially Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands. However, the Hague is the "seat of government everything you associate with being a national capital is in the Hague - parliament, government offices, etc. Very curious, eh?

6. In the 1st century BC, who conquered the lands that now make up the Netherlands? A. B. Genghis Khan C. Julius Caesar D. William the Conqueror

C. Julius Caesar TOPICS: Historical accounts of the Netherlands date from the 1st century BC, when Roman forces led by Julius Caesar conquered most of the present area of the country. At the time the region was inhabited by Frisians, a Germanic tribe that lived in the north, and by other Germanic and minor Celtic tribes.

7. Which is NOT one of the Netherlands boundaries? A. Germany B. Belgium C. North Sea D. France

D. France TOPICS: The Netherlands is bordered on the north and west by the North Sea, on the east by Germany, and on the south by Belgium.

8. By 800 the entire territory of the Netherlands was part of whose realm? A. Charlemagne B. Pope Adrian I C. Alexander the Great D. William the Conqueror

A. Charlemagne TOPICS: By 800 the entire territory of the Netherlands was part of the realm of Charlemagne. After Charlemagne died, his empire disintegrated, and in 843 the Treaty of Verdun divided the empire into three parts. The Netherlands became part of Lotharingia (Lorraine) and still later, in 925, part of the Holy Roman Empire. At that time a Dutch nation did not exist, and the immediate loyalties of the inhabitants were to local lords. Find more Free Online Trivia Questions and Answers and Free Online Trivia Games at http://officialtrivia.com ]]> Trivia Questions And Answers By A Trivia Break http://www.artwoo.com/article/trivia-questions-and-answers-by-a-trivia-break http://www.artwoo.com/article/trivia-questions-and-answers-by-a-trivia-break#comments Sun, 24 Dec 2006 02:27:04 +0000 computer gametenniskansaoscilloscope screenfirst computerbrookhavenopen house http://www.artwoo.com/article/trivia-questions-and-answers-by-a-trivia-break computer game? A. Pong B. for Two C. Pacman D. Donkey Kong

2. How were the Hawaiian Islands settled? A. By pirates B. By Polynesians C. By Spaniards D. By English

3. Which U.S. city had the first full-time organized police department? A. Boston B. New York C. Chicago D. Washington D.C.

4. Credit money is paper backed by what? A. Promise to pay B. Gold C. Silver D. Goods or property

5. The U.S. state s is named for the Kansas River but where did the river get the name? A. Joseph Kansas, the explorer B. the Kansa people who once lived in the area C. the Kansa plains, a geographical feature in the region D. the Kansa bird found in the region

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1. What was the name of the game? B. Tennis for Two ATB: It was created by Working William A. Higinbotham to make the annual autumn at National Laboratory, a US nuclear research lab in Upton, New York, more interesting to the public. Higinbotham creates in three weeks the game system they name Tennis for Two, and it debuts with other exhibits in the Brookhaven gymnasium at the next open house in October 1958. In the rudimentary side-view tennis game, the ball bounces off a long horizontal line at the bottom of the oscilloscope, and there is a small vertical line in the centre to represent the net. Two boxes each with a dial and a button are the controllers...the dials affect the angle of the ball trajectory and the buttons andquot;hitandquot; the ball back to the other side of the screen. If the player doesn't curve the ball right it crashes into the net. A reset button is also available to make the ball reappear on either side of the screen ready to be sent into play again. No score is tabulated, and it is displayed in glorious phosphor monochrome on a puny 5andquot; , but it is still a big hit with everyone who visits the display. There are people in line for hours to play it.

2. How were the Hawaiian Islands settled? B. By Polynesians ATB: The Hawaiian Islands were originally settled by Polynesian immigrants more than 1,000 years ago.

3. Which U.S. city had the first full-time organized police department? B. New York ATB: Although Boston was a close second!

4. Credit money is paper backed by what? A. Promise to pay ATB: Credit money is paper backed by promises by the issuer, whether a government or a bank, to pay an equivalent value in the standard monetary metal.

5. The U.S. state Kansas is named for the Kansas River but where did the river get the name? B. the Kansa people who once lived in the area ATB: The state is named for the Kansas River, which, in turn, was named for the Kansa people, who once inhabited the northeast area of the state. Deanna Mascle shares more Trivia Questions And Answers at http://atriviabreak.net blog from her Fun Trivia ezine at http://funtriviaonline.com ]]> Free Online Trivia Questions And Answers -- Hurray For Holland Trivia Quiz http://www.artwoo.com/article/free-online-trivia-questions-and-answers-hurray-for-holland-trivia-quiz http://www.artwoo.com/article/free-online-trivia-questions-and-answers-hurray-for-holland-trivia-quiz#comments Sat, 11 Aug 2007 07:25:01 +0000 http://www.artwoo.com/article/free-online-trivia-questions-and-answers-hurray-for-holland-trivia-quiz 1. How much of Holland's land was once covered by water? A. One-fifth B. Two-fifths C. One-quarter D. One-third

B. Two-fifths TOPICS: More than two-fifths of the country's land was once covered by the sea, or by lakes or swamps. The Dutch "created" this land by pumping out the water. These drained areas, called polders, became some of the richest farmlands of the Netherlands.

2. Through marriage, war, and political maneuvering, most of the region comprising the present-day Netherlands=97Holland, Utrecht, Noord-Brabant, and Gelderland=97came into the hands of the dukes of Burgundy during the 15th and early 16th centuries. By 1519 this area was under whose control? A. German emperor B. French King C. Holy Roman emperor D. Russian Czar

C. Holy Roman emperor TOPICS: By 1519 this area was under the benevolent control of Holy Roman emperor Charles V, of the Spanish branch of the house of Habsburg, who was also king of Spain.

3. How many provinces make up The Netherlands? A. 12 B. 10 C. 8 D. 6

A. 12 TOPICS: The Netherlands is made up of 12 provinces=97Drenthe, Flevoland, Friesland, Gelderland, Groningen, Limburg, Noord-Brabant, Noord-Holland, Overijssel, Zuid-Holland, Utrecht, and Zeeland.

4. It took the Dutch 80 years to fight for their independence from what powerful nation? A. Russia B. Spain C. Germany D. England

B. Spain TOPICS: In 1555, Philip II, who was Spanish by birth and education and had little liking for his northern European territories, took control of Holland. His oppressive rule led to the epochal war of independence waged from 1568 to 1648 by the Dutch against Spain, then the most powerful nation in Europe.

5. What is a polder? A. A Dutch senator B. A windmill used to grind flour C. A Dutch pastry D. Land reclaimed from the sea

D. Land reclaimed from the sea TOPICS: More than two-fifths of the country's land was once covered by the sea, or by lakes or swamps. The Dutch "created" this land by pumping out the water. These drained areas, called polders, became some of the richest farmlands of the Netherlands.

6. Who led the Low Country revolt against their overlord? A. Prince of Orange B. Prince of Peace C. The Black Prince D. Prince Lion-Heart

A. Prince of Orange TOPICS: The political disaffection between the Low Countries and Spain resulted from excessively harsh policies resulted in open revolt let by William I, the Silent, prince of Orange, who was one of the principal noblemen of the region.

7. The political disaffection between the Low Countries and Spain coincided with what other event? A. French Revolution B. Russian Revolution C. Protestant revolt D. Musical revolt

C. Protestant revolt TOPICS: The political disaffection between the Low Countries and Spain coincided with the Protestant revolt against the Roman Catholic church, which was the state church of Spain. Calvinism, a Protestant movement, rapidly gained ground during this period; its adherents established in the Low Countries a well-organized church that was prepared to challenge the Roman Catholic church, particularly the Inquisition, a church institution that sought to control heresy. In 1566 riots in which mobs destroyed images in Catholic churches spread across the country. In response, a wrathful Philip sent to the Netherlands Spanish troops commanded by Fernando =C1lvarez de Toledo, Third Duke of Alba. The excessively harsh policies of the duke and of the Inquisition resulted in open revolt in the Low Countries.

8. What were the naval supporters of William, prince of Orange, called? A. Sea Beggars B. The Orange Men C. Sea Devils D. Williamites

A. Sea Beggars TOPICS: After William's naval supporters, called the Sea Beggars, seized the Holland port of Brill (Brielle) in 1572, the rebels took control of most northern towns, which became the bases of the revolt. Find more Free Online Trivia Questions and Answers and Free Online Trivia Games at http://officialtrivia.com ]]> Trivia Questions And Answers From A Trivia Break http://www.artwoo.com/article/trivia-questions-and-answers-from-a-trivia-break http://www.artwoo.com/article/trivia-questions-and-answers-from-a-trivia-break#comments Tue, 21 Nov 2006 16:27:10 +0000 atbbathing suit19th centuryswimwearexpressionsmontrealsatellite http://www.artwoo.com/article/trivia-questions-and-answers-from-a-trivia-break
1. What is the primary language of most residents of ? A. English B. French C. Canadian D. Montrealese

2. During what century was revolutionized? A. The 20th century with the birth of the bikini B. The with the transition from swimming as therapy to swimming as recreation C. 18th century when lead weights were sewn into the hems of s D. 4th century when the first two-piece bathing suit was featured

3. When did the Americans get into space? A. October 1957 B. November 1957 C. December 1957 D. January 1958

4. Most dogs have about 100 different facial , most of them made with their ears. However, a few breeds have only about 10 expressions. Can you name those breeds? A. Bulldogs and Pitbulls B. Labrador and Golden retrievers C. Poodles and Dachshunds D. Beagles and Chihuahuas

5. Taily Day is a day-after April Fool's Day holiday in which country? A. Scotland B. France C. India D. England

Answers:

1. What is the primary language of most residents of Montreal? B. French : The largest city and second largest metropolitan area of Canada, Montréal is the chief cultural center of the French part of Canada. Most of the residents are of French descent and speak the French language; however, a significant minority speaks English, giving Montréal a bilingual character. Founded by the French in 1642, Montréal is one of the oldest cities in North America.

2. During what century was swimwear revolutionized? B. The 19th century with the transition from swimming as therapy to swimming as recreation ATB: While all these are important events in the swimsuit's history, it was when swimming became a recreational activity that interest in the bathing suit really picked up.

3. When did the Americans get into space? D. January 1958 ATB: News of the first Sputnik intensified efforts to launch a in the United States. The initial U.S. satellite launch attempt on December 6, 1957, failed disastrously when the Vanguard launch rocket exploded moments after liftoff. Success came on January 31, 1958, with the launch of the satellite Explorer 1.

4. Most dogs have about 100 different facial expressions, most of them made with their ears. However, a few breeds have only about 10 expressions. Can you name those breeds? A. Bulldogs and Pitbulls ATB: Due to their breeding, dogs such as Bulldogs and Pitbulls have fewer facial expressions and so are often misinterpreted by other dogs which leads to fights. Poor misunderstood pooches.

5. Taily Day is a day-after April Fool's Day holiday in which country? A. Scotland. ATB: The second day of Scotland's two-day April Fool's Day fun is dedicated to pranks involving the posterior where the butt of jokes may well be caught wearing a "Kick Me" sign. Deanna Mascle shares more Trivia Questions And Answers in her A Trivia Break blog at http://atriviabreak.net ]]> Christmas Trivia Questions - Who Are You Mr. Claus? http://www.artwoo.com/article/christmas-trivia-questions-who-are-you-mr-claus http://www.artwoo.com/article/christmas-trivia-questions-who-are-you-mr-claus#comments Sun, 23 Dec 2007 23:59:56 +0000 red nosed reindeerrudolph the red nosed reindeersouthern mediterranean coastfur coatsdutch immigrantsbritish counterpartdutch term http://www.artwoo.com/article/christmas-trivia-questions-who-are-you-mr-claus
Q: Where does the name Santa Claus come from?

A: The name Santa Claus was derived from Sinterklaas, the for the ancient Christian figure of Saint Nicholas who was famous for his generosity to the poor (more about him later). The to America imported their gift-giving saint to New Amsterdam where he merged with his , Father Christmas, to become America's own Santa Claus.

Q: everyone knows that Santa lives in the North Pole, but where is the real St. Nicholas from?

A: St. Nicholas who many consider to be the inspiration for modern Santa Claus was born in Patara around 275AD. Patara is located in present day Turkey, on the in what is today an international tourist resort area where visitors spend hours basking in the warm Mediterranean sun. Certainly not a place you would want to be wearing in.

Q: If you really wanted to find St. Nicholas today, where would you go looking?

A: You may enjoy a trip to the North Pole, but if you really want to honor St. Nicholas, you would do better by heading towards Italy, where the remains of St. Nicholas are stored in the basilica of St. Nicola in the city of Bari. They have been there since the 11 century when they were, uh=85 borrowed=85 from their previous resting place in Myra in present day Turkey.

Q: Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer and his companions take Santa on his rounds completely airborne. How is it that reindeer can fly?

A: Many people believe that the tale of flying reindeers (as well as other parts of the Santa story), originates from Lapland in modern day Finland. Some say that in Lapland reindeer had a habit of seeking out the hallucinogenic amanita mushrooms which they ate and then would prance around while under their influence. As these mushrooms are quite toxic, it was regular practice for local shamans to drink the urine of tripping reindeer for a "safe high" and then "fly" together with them. This could also explain the general cheerful disposition (with the "ho ho ho" and all), and the flushed red cheeks of today's Santa.

Q: Where did Santa get his unique outfit?

A: While it's no secret that the marketing people of Coca Cola have a lot to do with the modern image of Santa, some say the roots go way back. The same North European Shamans that liked to consume those red and white mushrooms with their reindeers used to wear quite a similar outfit when they went out to collect their pickings =96 red and white fur trimmed coats with long black boots. As implied above, it's quite certain that St. Nicholas was no inspiration for this outfit, as he lived in sunny south Turkey.

Q: Who was the first to create Santa's modern image?

A: Coca Cola still uses the iconic images of Santa which were hugely successful in the 30s, and created for it by the gifted artist Haddon Sundblom, an American of Swedish origin (does Northern Europe ring any bells here?). However the modern image of Santa was only finally standardized in his works, but had actually been developing for years before. Coca Cola wasn't even the first beverage company to make commercial use of every child's jolly toy bearing hero =96 a company called White Rock beverages used him to sell ginger ale and mineral water as early as 1915. However earlier versions wore a wide variety of colors. Coca Cola's Santa is the one the finally set the record straight, and since then Santa has been wearing nothing but Red and White. Lewis Payton writes trivia questions for the best online trivia games site in the Internet - http://www.247trivia.com Join for free. ]]> Free Trivia Questions And Answers: For The Birds http://www.artwoo.com/article/free-trivia-questions-and-answers-for-the-birds http://www.artwoo.com/article/free-trivia-questions-and-answers-for-the-birds#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2007 17:45:01 +0000 fear of birdsfear of chickensfree trivia questionsgreat bustardcondorornithophobiaskein http://www.artwoo.com/article/free-trivia-questions-and-answers-for-the-birds
D. Swarm TOPICS: Various insects can collectively be called a swarm but not birds!

2. Which of these is a ? A. Alektorophobia B. Astraphobia C. D. Ouranophobia

C. Ornithophobia TOPICS: Although alektorophobia was close, that is a ! Astraphobia is the fear of lightning and Ouranophobia is the fear of heaven!

3. Is one of these birds NOT called a chick when in the nest? A. Canary B. C. Owl D. Penguin

C. Owl TOPICS: A small owl is called an owlet, but surely a condor would have a more impressive name when young?

4. What is the collective name for crows? A. A murder B. A clutch C. A clutter D. A Sleuth

A. A murder TOPICS: You can have a clutch of chicks, a clutter of cats, and a sleuth of bears, if anyone was wondering.

5. What is the largest living species of bird? A. Condor B. Eagle C. Ostrich D. Emu

C. Ostrich TOPICS: Did you know they are omnivorous, eating grass, foliage, and any small animals they can chase down?

6. What is the heaviest flying bird? A. The B. The Condor C. The Egyptian Vulture D. The Ostrich

A. The great bustard TOPICS: They can weigh up to 40 pounds!

7. Which is NOT a proper name for a group of ducks? A. Brace B. Flock C. D. Team

C. Skein TOPICS: Actually that was pretty tricky as you can have a skein of geese=85

8. Which is not the correct name of a baby bird? A. A duckling B. A cheeper C. A fledgling D. A chicken

D. A chicken TOPICS: For some strange reason, baby turtles are called chickens, while baby chickens are called chicks! The other baby names are for the duck, the partridge, and the penguin. Deanna Mascle shares more General Knowledge Quiz Questions and at http://funtriviaonline.com/blog/ ]]> How Free Web Content Has Become The Internet Marketing's Driving Force http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-free-web-content-has-become-the-internet-marketings-driving-force http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-free-web-content-has-become-the-internet-marketings-driving-force#comments Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:15:00 +0000 free web contentlatest news headlinesnifty featurestock quotesweb designerscool websitefree article http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-free-web-content-has-become-the-internet-marketings-driving-force cool website? Not only does it have great pictures of your latest family get together, but it also has the actual and even . (And you never even knew he was into the stock market?)

Actually, he probably isn't. Chances are, he was just smart =96 he used sites to spice up his own website.

Free web content sites and sites are quickly growing in popularity on the internet. And no wonder: They allow webmasters to quickly refresh their sites with new stuff, thus ensuring visitors will keep going back to them. (In the internet world that's called "stickiness".

What kind of content is available? Just about anything, from the latest news, trivia, quizzes, animation and clip art. Some even provide templates to help you design your website and counters to keep track of how many people visit it. Another many free web content sites offer is a link to advertisers: If you link to one of them and a visitor from your site clicks the link, you could earn money. That's an easy way to earn a few extra bucks, isn't it?

Where does the other free content come from? Mainly from writers who want to gain exposure (or at least keep their hand in writing).

For instance, someone who is a trivia junkie might like to come up with fun quizzes. Rather than try to have the quizzes published by conventional means, he or she can submit them to a free web content site. If enough people select those quizzes for use on their website, it could generate enough of a "buzz" to make a publisher take notice. Even if that did not happen, the trivia junkie still gets the joy of sharing his or her hobby with others.

Are you a writer but don't know what to write about? Many of the free web content sites have lists from publishers who are seeking specific subjects. Some sites allow to have material custom written for their site. Check these lists to see if something meets your special interest.

Does it sound too good to be true? Maybe yes, maybe no. Remember the old adage, "You get what you pay for." But with the publishing industry as competitive as it is, you may find some really valuable information in that free article. Just be sure to carefully read the content you are considering to make sure it is accurate and well-written enough. Badly written material is bad news for your website, no matter who wrote it.

Also, it pays to do a search to make sure the article wasn't ripped off from someone else. Simply type a key phrase from the material you are considering into your favorite search engine. If the search reveals another article very similar to the one you are considering, it may have been plagiarized.

It is also important to consider readership. If your website is mainly geared toward "Star Trek" and its many sequels, do you really want that wine review article in the margin? Likewise, if you're fairly conservative, read that romance column carefully to make sure it does not espouse values that you don't agree with.

Part of the beauty of free web content is that there is so much available. You can change content as often, or as little as you like. You can experiment with both the look and the content of your site =96 and have fun doing so.

Likewise, if you are a writer, you can try your hand at writing movie trivia and if nobody seems interested in it, you can always go back to sports writing instead. As long as your content meets the site's parameters, it will still be available for others to see, and perhaps use. It is helpful that many web content sites have a rating system. It allows you to see how your work compares with similar works and perhaps help you to match your material to reader interest.

Using a free web content site has many advantages, both for writers and for web page designers. Find them by typing "free web content" into your favorite search engine. You'll be amazed at what's out there for you to use =96 free. Who knows, you may even find stuff written by your geeky cousin =96 and use it too. Moe Tamani is a search engine optimization specialist for SEO 1 Services links http://www.seo-1-marketing-services.com http://www.internet-marketing-cafe.com http://www.seo-services-expert.com ]]> Trivia Questions And Answers: U.s. Presidential Details http://www.artwoo.com/article/trivia-questions-and-answers-us-presidential-details http://www.artwoo.com/article/trivia-questions-and-answers-us-presidential-details#comments Thu, 02 Aug 2007 08:20:02 +0000 president william taftpresident grover clevelandheaviest president29th president27th president24th president22nd president http://www.artwoo.com/article/trivia-questions-and-answers-us-presidential-details
A. 12 inches B. 10 inches C. 8 inches D. 6 inches

A. 12 inches TOPICS: The tallest president was Abraham Lincoln at 6'4" and at 5'4", James Madison was the shortest.

2. Who was the ?

A. Theodore Roosevelt B. William Taft C. William Clinton D. Ulysses Grant

B. William Taft TOPICS: The 27th weighed in at 340 pounds or more

3. How many presidents were born in a log cabin?

A. 1 B. 3 C. 5 D. 7

D. 7 TOPICS: James A. Garfield, the 20th President, was the last of seven presidents to be born in a log cabin.

4. How many presidents also served as vice presidents?

A. 10 B. 12 C. 14 D. 16

C. 14 TOPICS: Fourteen Presidents served as vice presidents: J. Adams, Jefferson, Van Buren, Tyler, Fillmore, A. Johnson, Arthur, T. Roosevelt, Coolidge, Truman, Nixon, L. Johnson, Ford, and George H.W. Bush. Vice Presidents were originally the presidential candidates receiving the second-largest number of electoral votes. The Twelfth Amendment, passed in 1804, changed the system so that the electoral college voted separately for president and vice president. The presidential candidate, however, gradually gained power over the nominating convention to choose his own running mate.

5. Which president was not only the first married at the White House but also the first president to have a child born in the White House?

A. Rutherford Hayes B. Chester Arthur C. Grover Cleveland D. Benjamin Harrison

C. Grover Cleveland TOPICS: As the , Grover Cleveland was the only president married in a ceremony at the White House; the ceremony was held June 2, 1886. As the , he was the first president to have a child born in the White House; his daughter Esther in 1895.

6. Which president had the largest feet?

A. George Washington B. Abraham Lincoln C. William Taft D. Warren Harding

D. Warren Harding TOPICS: Warren G. Harding, the , had the largest feet of any president. He wore size 14 shoes.

7. When did it become law to limit presidential service to two terms?

A. 1776 B. 1802 C. 1939 D. 1951

D. 1951 TOPICS: Franklin D. Roosevelt is the only American president to serve for four terms. After FDR, the 22nd Amendment ratified in 1951, limited the presidential office to two terms. [No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of the President more than once.]

8. How many presidents are portrayed on U.S. currency?

A. 8 B. 10 C. 12 D. 16

C. 12 TOPICS: Lincoln, Jefferson, F. Roosevelt, Washington, Kennedy, and Eisenhower are portrayed on U.S. coins. Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Jackson, Grant, McKinley, Cleveland, Madison, and Wilson are portrayed on U.S. paper currency. Deanna Mascle shares more Free Trivia Questions And Answers and Free Online Trivia Games at http://officialtrivia.com ]]> Why Good Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Is Important http://www.artwoo.com/article/why-good-search-engine-optimization-seo-is-important http://www.artwoo.com/article/why-good-search-engine-optimization-seo-is-important#comments Tue, 16 Oct 2007 10:20:01 +0000 trivia quizzesbuying used carsbuy used carssecond hand carssecond hand carinternet marketing centerbuying a second hand car http://www.artwoo.com/article/why-good-search-engine-optimization-seo-is-important
Anybody who uses search engines to find out information, which is the vast majority of internet users, uses phrases to find the information they are seeking. These phrases, to them, best describe the information they seek. Thus, if the are looking for information on what to look for when buying a they might use the term `buying ', or `', or `how to ' and so on. Each of these terms is commonly termed a `keyword', and searching for the most used keywords, or even lesser used keywords, is big business on the internet.

If you have a website, or even just one web page, dealing with that topic, you can optimize it only for one of these keywords if you want the bets results. Many people make the mistake of trying to optimize a webpage for all the keywords they can think of, totally ignorant of the fact that if they have 20 keywords then they should have 20 web pages, each optimized for one keyword.

Some people make millions of dollars explaining to others how to find and use these keywords on their websites, even though it is historical information. Yesterdays most frequently used keyword could never be used again for the rest of the year. Let me give you an example of that.

When I was new to internet marketing, I wrote a website to sell my . I run trivia quizzes in my local pub, and at that time also sold them to pubs in nearby towns and cities and wrote a book on how to go about it. I decided to advertise it online and also to sell my trivia quizzes. I paid $6,500 for a mentor from Corey Rudl's to teach me how to do it, and I was shown how to use keyword research to publicize my book.

My mentor ended up recommending I use the keyword `black American history quiz' since it had a very high demand and low supply: so I did. Silly me! He was Canadian, and he didn't know that the word `quiz' in the USA can also apply to a school exam, and the `black American history quiz' was in demand by American high school kids for an exam on the topic.

I spent a fortune and made zilch. That is the last time I paid for information, and I was ripped off by the late Corey Rudl and his so-called Internet Marketing Center. At least that is my experience. It was only later that I found I could have got the same information free by registering for a few newsletters from other marketers.

I ended up losing many thousands of dollars through that experience, and using the bad information I was given, and am only now making up for it. That is the importance of knowing how to use SEO in your website. Learn how to select and use proper keywords, and do not be mislead by trends or spikes due to high school exams or current news as I was.

There are techniques to use to ensure that your website gets traffic from people browsing the web for information. If you know these techniques, you can make money from any topic, or niche, even if you personally know nothing about it. I have many websites on a number of topics, each of which makes me money in many different ways. There is no reason why you should do the same.

However, to do that, you must learn how to optimize each of the pages on your website. Stop regarding the site as an entity. It is the collection of pages that is important, each of those of which has to be treated as a separate entity. Every page will be listed separately in the search engines, and you need to know how to treat each differently, and how to optimize each so that every one will be listed in the search results when somebody uses your keyword to find the information they are seeking.

Good search engine optimization is very important, and without a good understanding of SEO, your internet business will have less a chance of success. Peter has made a study of SEO, which is now a passion, and if you want more information check out his website http://www.improved-search-engine-rank.com where he will show you how he does it with his own web pages. ]]> Laborious Details http://www.artwoo.com/article/laborious-details http://www.artwoo.com/article/laborious-details#comments Sat, 12 Aug 2006 08:27:19 +0000 ergophobiatbdczech republic89labor daycanadaphobias http://www.artwoo.com/article/laborious-details Labor Day?

A. United States and B. United States and Germany C. United States and England D. United States and Australia

A. United States and Canada : It is a celebration of the working class.

2. Which country has the largest labor force in the world?

A. Indonesia B. United States C. India D. China

D. China TBD: China is followed by India, the United States, and Indonesia. China's work force at 709 million in 1995 is almost double that of India's at 398 million which in turn is three times that of the United States at 133 million while Indonesia is at million.

3. In which country do people work the most hours?

A. Norway B. Mexico C. D. Spain

C. Czech Republic TBD: Although Mexico wasn't far behind when comparing 1996 statistics.

4. When does Brazil celebrate Labor Day?

A. It does not. B. May 1 C. September 1 D. November 1

B. May 1 TBD: A globe-trotting worker could celebrate Labor Day more than once a year if job moves were timed just right!

5. If you have a phobia about work you suffer from what?

A. Phronemophobia B. Koniphobia C. Ataxiophobia D.

D. Ergophobia TBD: the others are all real , too. Phronemophobia is a fear of thinking, koniphobia is the fear of dust, and ataxiophobia is the fear of disorder (suggestion that if you suffer from any of these phobias, do not visit The QuizQueen's house!)

6. What day of the year is Labor Day traditionally celebrated in the United States and Canada?

A. The last Monday in August B. The first Monday in September C. It is not celebrated in the United States D. It is not celebrated in Canada

B. The first Monday in September TBD: Tsk, tsk, to anyone who missed this!

7. What year were the first parades and rallies to honor workers for Labor Day held in Canada?

A. 1872 B. 1877 C. 1882 D. 1887

A. 1872 TBD: They were held in Ottawa and Toronto.

8. One reason that many people work is that they worry about this, even if they do not actually suffer from peniaphobia?

A. Being alone B. Sleep C. Poverty D. Trees

C. Poverty TBD: Peniaphobia is the fear of poverty. The other answers have real phobias, too. Being alone is monophobia, sleep is hypnophobia, and trees is dendrophobia.

9. When does Cuba celebrate Labor Day?

A. It does not. B. May 1 C. September 1 D. November 1

B. May 1 TBD: We had no idea, did you?

10. What year did Parliament recognize the official date for Labor Day in Canada?

A. 1872 B. 1885 C. 1894 D. 1900

C. 1894 TBD: What a holiday!

11. If you were an ancient worker, which would you rather be?

A. Serf B. Helot C. Thrall D. Vassal

D. Vassal TBD: While Serfs, Helots, and Thralls were little better than slaves, a Vassal often had some choice, at least in the initial contract.

12. Which ancient ruler first encouraged traders' and workers' associations?

A. Roman Emperor Alexander Severus B. Saladin C. Catherine the Great D. King Henry the Eighth

A. Roman Emperor Alexander Severus TBD: He was a pretty busy guy who curbed the power of the army and reduced taxes as well.

13. One reason a person might unilaterally refuse to work at a factory would be?

A. Mechanophobia B. Zoophobia C. Tocophobia D. Oneirophobia

A. Mechanophobia TBD: That is the fear of machinery, while the others are the fear of animals, childbirth, and dreams respectively.

14. In which country do people work the least number of hours each year?

A. Italy B. Japan C. Portugal D. Norway

D. Norway TBD: We are thinking of moving...

15. What year did the Congress of the United States make Labor Day a legal holiday?

A. 1882 B. 1887 C. 1894 D. 1901

C. 1894 TBD: What a great holiday, no gifts to buy or wrap, just a day off from work! Deanna Mascle shares more fun trivia with her ezine Fun Trivia Online and her trivia site and blog at http://TriviaByDawggone.com/blog ]]> The 10 Most Popular Movies Of All Time -- A Cheat Sheet (Part 1) http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-10-most-popular-movies-of-all-time-a-cheat-sheet-part-1 http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-10-most-popular-movies-of-all-time-a-cheat-sheet-part-1#comments Mon, 11 Sep 2006 12:27:12 +0000 obi wan kenobiinternet movie databasedeath stardarth vaderpulp fictionhan soloplanet alderaan http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-10-most-popular-movies-of-all-time-a-cheat-sheet-part-1 Internet Movie Database. Careful, though... here be spoilers.

10. Star Wars IV: A New Hope

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far, away . . .

Luke Skywalker, farmhand and son of , is torn from his home when his aunt and uncle are murdered by Imperial Storm Troopers searching for the stolen plans to the , a space station with weaponry capable of destroying planets. Luke escapes with his two droids, Jedi Knight , smuggler and first mate Chewbacca.

After escaping Tatooine, the ragtag crew stumble upon the Death Star shortly after it has destroyed the . Caught by its tractor beam, their ship is dragged in. While attempting to escape the Death Star the team rescue Princess Leia, held prisoner in the ships bowels. During the rescue Obi Wan sacrifices himself to allow the others to escape.

In a grand finale, Luke destroys the Death Star by firing a missile into a weak spot in the structure of the ship and Darth Vader, is cannoned off into the depths of space.

Quote: I felt a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced.

Trivia: Al Pacino, Burt Reynolds and James Caan reportedly turned down the role of Han Solo.

9.

A movie whose various plotlines are far too intertwined to summarise in a paragraph or two, Pulp Fiction simply tells the story of a day in the life of a group of unusual people -- two hitmen, the wife of a gangster, and a boxer who killed in the ring among others.

Edited to tie each story together, the movie often plays out of sequence -- to the point where the final scene and the opening scene take place at the same time. Full of pop culture references and quotable lines, Pulp Fiction stays true to form as a Tarantino movie.

Quote: Zed's dead, baby. Zed's dead.

Trivia: Vincent Vega (John Travolta) is the brother of Vic Vega, also known as Mr Blonde, in Reservoir Dogs.

8. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Set during the US Civil War, the movie follows the three protagonists Blondie (The Good), Snake Eyes (The Bad) and Tuco (The Ugly) in their search for a hoard of gold stolen by bank robber Bill Carson. All three want 50% of the gold -- resulting in a good old-fashioned standoff. Snake Eyes is shot dead, and the honorable Blondie allows Tuco his share of the booty.

Quote: You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig.

Trivia: Clint Eastwood wore the same poncho for all three 'Man With No Name' movies -- without washing it once.

7. Schindler's List

Schindler's List tells the true story of Oscar Schindler, a Nazi industrialist who becomes so moved by the plight of the Jewish people during World War II that he devotes himself to saving as many as he can. Even after rescuing over 1,100 Jews from the gas chamber, Schindler bemoans the fact that he could have saved more had he sacrificed everything he had.

Quote: I could have got more out. I could have got more. I don't know. If I'd just... I could have got more.

Trivia: Steven Spielberg refused to take any pay for the film, claiming that it would feel like he was taking 'blood money'.

6. The Seven Samurai

Regarded as Akira Kurosawa's greatest film, the Seven Samurai tells the story of a terrorised village in war-torn 16th Century Japan. Constantly attacked by gangs of bandits, the residents enlist the services of seven ronin, or samurai without masters, to protect them.

Despite initial tensions between the villagers and the samurai, they together successfully defend the village against the bandits. However, their success comes at the cost of the lives of four samurai.

Quote: What's the use of worrying about your beard when your head's about to be taken?

Trivia: The three samurai whose characters survived the film were the first three to die in real life.

So, you're up to date on five of the top ten most popular movies of all time -- but that's not good enough! To complete your movie knowledge, why not read up on the top five movies in the final instalment of your crash course? James Shenton is a freelance writer and cinema buff whose work can often be found gracing the pages of industry journals and entertainment portals. You can find more of his work at the Internet's best movie downloads site, http://www.EliteMovieDownloads.com ]]> Earning Kinzcash In Webkinz World http://www.artwoo.com/article/earning-kinzcash-in-webkinz-world http://www.artwoo.com/article/earning-kinzcash-in-webkinz-world#comments Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:15:00 +0000 spinning the wheelmatch 2horizontal rowemployment officewebkinzfood clothingcool things http://www.artwoo.com/article/earning-kinzcash-in-webkinz-world cool things. Want some Clothes or a fancy room? You'll need some KinzCash. KinzCash is the official money of Webkinz World. You can earn it by playing games and doing some other things too. Here are some tips and tricks on how to Earn More KinzCash.

Adopt Another Webkinz

Everytime you adopt a Webkinz, you'll get $2500. That's makes the US Dollar to KinzCash exchange rate about 250:1 assuming you buy a Webkinz for $10. Not a bad rate but there's much better ways to earn KinzCash that are free.

Wheel of Wow

of Wow is something that you should do everyday. It only takes about a minute to do and every spin is a winner. You may not always win KinzCash but along with money there's food, clothing and furniture that you can win. And you could always sell anything that you don't want.

Wishing Well 2

Here's another daily activity that only takes a minute but if you do it everyday, you'll accumulate some decent KinzCash. Wishing Well 2 is just like The Wheel of Wow in that all you have to do is click a button and wait and see how much you won. What's different is that instead of spinning a wheel, you're filling in spots in a three by three grid and trying to get 2 or 3 in a . fruit (they must be next to each other in the same row) and you get $5, 3 fruits is $35. Match 2 pets and you get $10, 3 pets is $100. 1 Wishing Well is worth $5, 2 is $50 and 3 is $1000. Plus you get 3x those amounts if your matches are in the middle row. Do this everyday and by the end of the week you could have a nice chunk of change.

Get A Job

Click yourself over to the and get a job. You can get a job once every 8 hours and the more jobs you complete, the more KinzCash you'll get. Don't worry, it's not like you have to dig a ditch or anything, jobs are very much like games at the arcade.

KinzCare Award

Give your pet the KinzCare Award everyday. Not only do you win money but food as well. And there's a bonus if you do it everyday of the week.

Gem Hunt

Something else to do everyday that will start to add up nicely by the end of the week. Go to the Curio Shop and do a Gem Hunt. If you aren't trying for that legendary Crown of Wonder, then sell any gems that you find. Some are worth a couple of hundred dollars.

Quizzy's Corner

Answering trivia questions at Quizzy's Corner is the most efficient way to earn KinzCash. You could earn a few hundred dollars each day just by spending 10-15 minutes doing trivia. And you might learn something while you're doing it.

Bingo

Play everyday (do you sense a pattern with these activities?) and there's a chance to win lots of KinzCash. It only takes a minute, so give it a shot.

Sell Unwanted Stuff

Let's say you spin the Wheel of Wow and win a Flat Screen TV. But what if you already have a TV in one of your Webkinz Rooms. Head right over to the W. Shop and sell it. In fact go through your rooms and remove anything that you don't want anymore and sell them too.

The key to earning more KinzCash is patience. Most of these activities can be done everyday and your KinzCash will add up over time. They don't take long to complete and they're fun too. Why with a little effort, you could be earning a couple of thousand dollars in KinzCash every week. If you want to earn more KinzCash or learn more ways to get the most out of Webkinz World, visit http://www.webkinztoday.com ]]> Why Water Is More Expensive Than Gold? http://www.artwoo.com/article/why-water-is-more-expensive-than-gold http://www.artwoo.com/article/why-water-is-more-expensive-than-gold#comments Sun, 09 Jul 2006 22:28:16 +0000 international physics olympiadhttpobviouslymath skillssatisfactionmoneykilogram http://www.artwoo.com/article/why-water-is-more-expensive-than-gold
Think it this way, which do you need more, gold or water?

Of course you need water more.

Which one will you pay more for? One of gold or one kilogram of water? Of course, gold.

Why?

That's because in economy, only the marginal matters. What does that mean?

Water is precious.

However, the value of water is the value of that least useful water that you still use anyway.

You use water to drink, you use water to take a shower, you use water to water your plants, then you use water to wash your car.

, the water that you drink is much more useful than the water that you use to wash your car. However, the value of water is the value of that least useful water.

Why is it so?

That's because you're trying to maximize your profit. Of course, you use your water for what's the most useful first.

Yes, but why is the value of water so low?

Say the value of water is higher than that. Say it is $5 per gallon. The you'll get from washing your car is $1 per gallon. Then you simply don't wash your car.

Say the value is lower than that. The satisfaction of washing your car is $1 per gallon. However, water is so abundant that its cost is only $0.50. Then you'll use water for stuffs that give even less satisfaction, such as washing your house.

In fact, water can be so abundant that the price is negative. A negative price means that you're willing to spend money to get rid that water. Such is the case during a flood.

In which case, you'll actually spend money to get rid of water, such as buying water pumps. That's what happened to one of my grandmas because her house is often flooded.

What's the moral of the story? Be rare. When you're rare, you're valuable. When you're not rare, you're worthless. Jim Thio is a silver medalist in . He's the author of http://howtolearnmath.com a book on how to learn math well. He also uses his to provide free financial, business, and marketing advices in http://discussionbucks.com His articles are featured in http://FasterFinancialFreedom.com/art.390.0.html ]]> August Arcana http://www.artwoo.com/article/august-arcana http://www.artwoo.com/article/august-arcana#comments Sat, 12 Aug 2006 08:27:06 +0000 roman emperor augustuslemon meringue pieroman calendarroman emperorspeach piecream piegregorian calendar http://www.artwoo.com/article/august-arcana Gregorian Calendar, August was originally what month in the ?

A. Sixth B. Seventh C. Eighth D. Ninth

A. Sixth TOPICS: It was originally known as Sextilis which is the Latin name for the sixth month in the Roman calendar.

2. The US honors what fish in August?

A. Goldfish B. Swordfish C. Shark D. Catfish

D. Catfish TOPICS: Catfish are any of about 31 families and 2,000 species of fish belonging to the order Siluriformes, most of which are found in freshwater. Distributed throughout the world, they are most diverse in South America.

3. Which of these pies is honored in the month of August with a U.S. national holiday?

A. Raspberry B. C. D. All of them E. None of them

D. All of them TOPICS: Raspberry Cream Pie Day Aug. 1, Lemon Meringue Pie Aug. 15 and Peach Pie Aug. 24. It is official, we will celebrate anything...

4. Aug. 3 is National Watermelon Day in the U.S. Considered one of America's favorite fruits, there is actually something wrong with this status, what is wrong?

A. It is a vegetable B. It is illegal in America C. It is hated by most Americans D. Most Americans are allergic to watermelon

A. It is a vegetable TOPICS: Watermelon, considered one of America's favorite fruits, is really a vegetable (Citrullus lanatus). Cousin to the cucumber and kin to the gourd, watermelons can range in size from 7 to 100 pounds.

5. The Romans changed the name of the month of Sextilis to August in whose honor?

A. The Roman Empress Augustine B. The C. The Roman God Augustove D. The Roman capital August

B. The Roman Emperor Augustus TOPICS: Sextilis was renamed to August in honor of the first of the , Augustus, because of several fortunate events that occurred in his life during this month.

6. On Friday, Aug. 13, you should wish what group a happy day?

A. Mothers B. Secretaries C. Right-handers D. Left-handers

D. Left-handers TOPICS: Left-Handers Day is actually an international holiday!

7. What baking aid was invented Aug. 15, 1911?

A. Oven mitt B. Crisco C. Baking chocolate D. Cookie sheet

B. Crisco TOPICS: Crisco was developed by Proctor and Gamble on Aug. 15, 1911. Crisco was the first all-vegetable shortening.

8. Aug. 16 is the U.S. national holiday to celebrate the patent of this theme park ride?

A. Roller Coaster B. Merry-go-round C. Water slide D. Fun house

A. Roller Coaster TOPICS: The Roller coaster was patented in 1898 on Aug. 16.

9. Why is the third Friday of August a state holiday in Hawaii?

A. Pineapple Day B. Pearl Harbor Day C. Anniversary of Hawaii's statehood D. Birthday of Hawaiian Queen

C. Anniversary of Hawaii's statehood TOPICS: President Eisenhower signed a proclamation on Au. 21, 1959 declaring Hawaii to be the 50th state. The third Friday in August is observed as a state holiday in Hawaii each year, recognizing the anniversary of Hawaii's statehood.

10. Why is Aug. 26 Women's Equality Day?

A. Susan B. Anthony's birthday B. Anniversary of passing of the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution C. Dolly Madison's birthday D. Anniversary of passing of the Equal Rights Amendment

B. Anniversary of passing of the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution TOPICS: Women's Equality Day, also known as Susan B. Anthony Day, intended to honor the passing of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution giving women the right to vote.

11. What type of music is honored on the last Saturday in August?

A. Bluegrass B. Jazz C. Blues D. Rock and roll

D. Rock and roll TOPICS: The last Saturday in August is "Rock n Roll Day" according to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.

12. Aug. 19 is intended to honor this versatile, edible plant?

A. Tomato B. Potato C. Peanut D. Soybean

B. Potato TOPICS: August 19 is Potato Day. Does anyone know why?

13. Which sport held its first international professional contest in America on Aug. 29, 1889?

A. Baseball B. Tennis C. Hockey D. Football

B. Tennis TOPICS: On Aug. 29, 1889, in Newport, RI, the 1st American International pro lawn tennis contest was held.

14. The Beatles held their last public concert in Aug. 29, 1966. Where was it?

A. London, England B. Paris, France C. New York City D. San Francisco

D. San Francisco TOPICS: The Beatles last public concert was held at Candlestick Park in San Francisco.

15. On Aug. 28, how should you walk?

A. Don't walk, run B. Don't walk, saunter C. Walk 1 mile D. Walk up stairs instead of taking elevator

B. Don't walk, saunter TOPICS: Yes, apparently Aug. 28 is World Sauntering Day, but we don't know who decided that...is there a Sauntering Association? Deanna Mascle shares more fun trivia with her ezine Fun Trivia Online and her trivia blog at http://TrivialTopics.net ]]>