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TRIVIA TODAY - Tuesday, June 10, 2008
"Six Items a Day of Enduring Insignificance"
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Greetings Infomaniacs,
Over this past weekend, a few friends and I had an intense
Scrabble competition that I managed to win with the word
"invoke." Good one, huh? Anyway, the night of game playing
inspired today's Trivia edition, which is packed full of
board game trivia!
Enjoy!
Your Trivia Today editor
trivia@gophercentral.com
P.S. You can discuss this issue or any other topic in
the new Trivia Today forum. Check it out here...
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TODAY'S MYSTERY QUOTE
QUOTE: “Your chances of success in any undertaking can
always be measured by your belief in yourself.”
HINT: (1885-1950), author of self-help and metaphysical
books in the 20th century.
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RANDOM TIDBITS
There are 318,979,564,000 possible combinations of the first
four moves in Chess.
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The most expensive Monopoly set ever created is worth $2
million. The board is made of gold and the pieces are jewel-
encrusted. Monopoly is the best-selling board game in the
world. It is produced in 26 different languages.
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Scrabble inventor Alfred Mosher Butts originally named his
game "Criss Cross", and sold a few hundred sets under
that name. Only later did the name get changed to Scrabble.
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PATIO UMBRELLA LIGHT
Instant Light For Your Patio Table...
Normal Price: $24.99
DEAL PRICE: $12.99
INSTANT LIGHT FOR YOUR PATIO TABLE! Enjoy your outdoor
adventures well into the night by attaching this handy light
to you patio umbrella pole. Durable light contains 6 super
bright LED lights that provides hours of illumination perfect
for dining, playing cards or just sitting around enjoying the
evening with friends and family.
No assembly required. Simply snaps into place. Fits all patio
umbrella poles or other supports from ¾" to 2" in diameter...and
with cordless convenience. Uses thee (3) AAA batteries - Not
Included - but we have a great deal on our site for them. When
you add this item to your cart you will see the special price
for the AAA Batteries. Check it out at:
PATIO UMBRELLA LIGHT
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Many re-publishes in the history of Milton Bradley's Life
board game have taken place since its creation in 1860. The
years for these updates include 1866, 1959, 1961, 1978,
1985, 1992, and 2005. As times have changed, so has the
game!
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Dominoes were first played in the courts of Venice and
Naples in Italy. The tiles were originally constructed by
gluing and pinning two sheets of ebony on either side of
the bone tile. This prevented cheating by being able to see
the pip value from the back of the tile in certain lights.
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A board game that appeared very similar to checkers (called
"Draughts" in Great Britain} was discovered in the ruins of
the ancient city of Ur in modern day Iraq. This board game
dates to about 3000 B.C.
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AMERICA'S GREAT ROAD TRIPS & SCENIC DRIVES Six DVD Collection
Take an enchanting journey....
Store Price: $59.99
DEAL PRICE: $29.99
Road trips have beginnings and ends, but its what is in between
that counts. This collection takes you down the American roads
less traveled to discover the pulse of the Heartland, the scenic
splendor of the country's most treasured national parks, the
people and communities created far from major cities and the
distinctive charm that is uniquely American.
Disc #1: America's Scenic Drives: From Maine to Key West
Disc #2: America's Scenic Drives: From Texas to Yellowstone
Disc #3: America's Scenic Drives: From Arizona to Alaska
Disc #4: America's Great Road Trips: California, Hawaii, Alaska,
Montana, Idaho & Wyoming, Washington
Disc #5: America's Great Road Trips: Red Rock Rim, Northern New
Mexico, Natchez Trace, Blue Ridge, Vermont, Michigan
Disc #6: Ghost Towns
Take an enchanting journey without ever leaving your living room
with this 6-volume DVD set that the entire family will love.
In fact if you visit the site, we'll show you a video clip from
one of the discs. Visit:
AMERICA'S GREAT ROAD TRIPS & SCENIC DRIVES Six DVD Collection
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*** Weekly Mind-Scrambler ***
My life can be measured in hours,
I serve by being devoured,
Thin, I am quick,
Fat, I am slow,
Wind is my foe.
What am I?
Submit your answer by visiting:
www.thedailytease.com
Answer will be posted in Friday's Trivia Today. Good Luck!
If your name appears in Friday's newsletter,
email me your complete name and address and I will ship
your prize.
Be sure to put "Winner" in the subject line.
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QUOTE: “Your chances of success in any undertaking can
always be measured by your belief in yourself.”
ANSWER: Robert Collier.
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