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1.Who was the shortest U. S. president? (Updated: 11/10/09 7:02 AM )
The Grammar Guru
“Harriet is getting worse, doctor,” said Mrs. Hinkle. (Updated: 11/09/09 7:09 AM )
Pets
So, where do dogs belong? Clearly, they’re not in the doghouse any longer. In fact, in many homes, they’re sleeping in our beds. But what about out in public? (Updated: 11/06/09 6:58 AM )
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1. What is the principal religion in Malaysia? (Updated: 11/05/09 7:24 AM )
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1. “Bloke” is a British slang word that means . . . (Updated: 11/04/09 7:16 AM )
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1. In the final race of horse racing’s “Triple Crown,” “Afleet Alex” won the Belmont by how many lengths, within two? (Updated: 11/03/09 7:12 AM )
The Grammar Guru
“(1) Here’s the deal,” said the fairy godmother. “You have to cook and clean for your lazy sisters, who (2) don’t come close to looking as good as you do, until this prince comes along and—” (Updated: 11/02/09 6:43 AM )
Pets
Q: I’m disgusted by all the fuss you make over pets. It’s gotten to the point where society gets more upset over abused pit bulls than abused children. I’m sick of pet owners saying “money is no object” when it comes to their animals’ veterinary bills. I’m sick of pets being called “four-legged family.” Give me a break!— C. Z. (Updated: 10/30/09 7:00 AM )
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1. The first broadcasting network was the National Broadcasting Co., headed by whom? (Updated: 10/29/09 7:11 AM )
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1. Betsy Booth is the name in the movie “Love Finds Andy Hardy” of a singer and actress who went on to great fame. Identify her. (Updated: 10/28/09 7:13 AM )
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1. “Yom Kippur” is the Jewish religion’s Day of . . . (Updated: 10/27/09 7:12 AM )
The Grammar Guru
“The new movie in town is ‘This or That,’ starring Darlene D’Amour as a pair of twins, one good, the other not. (Updated: 10/26/09 7:08 AM )
Pets /By Steve Dale
Q: I love Mabel, my 7- month-old Boxer puppy, but not when she goes berserk tearing through the house. She does this after exercising out in the yard. Her bouts of the “willies” —which is what we call these crazy outbursts—also strike after she eats. How do we stop this behavior?— J. C., San Diego (Updated: 10/23/09 7:15 AM )
Trivia Quiz
1. What are the three stages of a volcano? (Updated: 10/22/09 7:02 AM )
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1. Is the eel classed as a fish? (Updated: 10/21/09 6:55 AM )
