A Little Friday File Fun
In Macedon, New York, police spotted a woman driving erratically around a Walmart parking lot. The 46-year-old told officers she had gotten lost on the way home. Suspecting...
Break from the Grind
SURVEY SAYS: Who would you like to see in the 2015 Super Bowl?
Competing for the AFC title are the Indianapolis Colts and the New England Patriots. Competing for the NFC title are the Green Bay Packers and the Seattle Seahawks....
Managers Report Inappropriate Worker Behavior
Managers report frustration over lack of manners, ethics and professionalism among employees. Kessler International conducted a survey by polling upper and mid-level management at 40 professional services firms,...
TRIVIAL PURSUITS: How did WD-40 get its name?
In 1953, a fledgling company called Rocket Chemical Company and its staff of three set out to create a line of rust-prevention solvents and degreasers for use in...
A Little Friday File Fun
In Seoul, South Korea, health authorities said they are investigating a cosmetic surgery clinic after photographs emerged online apparently showing medical staff partying in an operating room. In...
SURVEY SAYS: What are the best and worst holiday gifts you received in 2014?
And, what is the worst? You may respond to this week’s survey by 6 p.m. Pacific time today at https://www.research.net/s/Y3WXBMS.
Coworkers Make the Strangest… Gift-Givers?
According to a survey by CareerBuilder, about two in ten workers said they would give a co-worker a holiday gift in 2014, and about the same number said...
TRIVIAL PURSUITS: From what did the phrase willy-nilly originate?
From what did the phrase originate? Answer: As far back as 1608, people would say “Will I, Nill I?” when they couldn’t make up their minds, or “Will...
TRIVIAL PURSUITS: Which state capitals are not served by the U.S. Interstate system?
May 27, 2014 – Which four state capitals are not served by the U.S. Interstate System?
TRIVIAL PURSUITS: Who's idea was the Smart Car?
May 20, 2014 – Who's idea was the micro Smart Car?
TRIVIAL PURSUITS: In what did the word "nerd" first appear?
May 13, 2014 - In what did the word "nerd" first appear?
TRIVIAL PURSUITS: What band used a picture of the Hindenburg disaster on its debut album?
May 6, 2014 – What band used a picture of the Hindenburg disaster on its debut album?
TRIVIAL PURSUITS: What did Dr. Seuss do before writing children’s books?
April 29, 2014 - What did Dr. Seuss do before writing children’s books?
TRIVIAL PURSUITS: What is the origin of the “peace” symbol?
April 22, 2014 – What is the origin of the “peace” symbol?
TRIVIAL PURSUITS: What are the top 25 U.S. newspapers by circulation?
April 8, 2014 – What are the 25 U.S. newspapers with the largest combined daily average circulation?
TRIVIAL PURSUITS: From where did the term “March Madness” come?
April 1, 2014 – NCAA tournament time is referred to as March Madness. From where did this term come?
TRIVIAL PURSUITS: What animal was the mascot of the Prohibition Party?
March 24, 2014 – In 1908, what animal became the mascot of the Prohibition Party?
TRIVIAL PURSUITS: What was Mr. Rogers’ second higher education degree?
March 18, 2014 – Fred McFeely Rogers graduated magna cum laude from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, in 1951 with a degree in music composition.
TRIVIAL PURSUITS: What American slang term was popularized by Van Buren’s campaign?
March 11, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – What American slang term, spelled with only initials, was popularized by Martin Van Buren’s campaign for president?
TRIVIAL PURSUITS: From what did the idea for inventing the microwave oven come?
March 4, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - From what did the idea for inventing the microwave oven come?