TZOZ
 Who discovered oxygen? When Joseph Priestley discovered oxygen in 1774, he answered age-old questions of why and how things burn. An Englishman by birth, Priestley was deeply involved in politics and religion, as well as science. When his vocal support for the American and French revolutions made remaining in his homeland dangerous, Priestley left England in 1794 and continued his work in America until his death. https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/education/whatischemistry/landmarks/josephpriestleyoxygen.html Brain trickery
World's most expensive lipstick In 2007, more than one hundred years after French parfmuier Monsieur Guerlain started mucking about with bitter almonds, anise and herbal notes, the multinational that now owns the Guerlain brand released the most expensive lipstick ever made. So what was the wieghty price tag for this rich-pouter's unguent? An eye-popping $62,000. American. And remember: that was back in 2007. This is clearly NOT the sort of lippy one drops on the loo floor after sucking back too many drinks at the Club. So...why the crazy price tag? In reality, the lipstick itself is nothing special —it's made from the usual suspects of beeswax (boasting a mix of 300 tasty chemical compounds) and lanolin, secreted by the glands of (ew!) sheep. This lippy is pricey because it’s hawked in an 18 karat gold case studded with 199 sparkling diamonds. Here's a sample of how the House of Guerlain whipped up a selling frenzy back in the day: “Lipstick is simple, yet mysterious. One never really knows what she may uncover when the top is removed. This element of surprise creates curiosity and longing, which is what I hope each woman experiences when she clutches KissKiss Gold and Diamonds in the heart of her hand. It is powerful and unimaginable, unique and desired, obtainable and unobtainable at the same time,” says KissKiss co-creator Herve Van Der Straeten. (Sounding like a man with an awkward and undiagnosed paraphilia). http://www.alux.com/the-most-expensive-lipstick-in-the-world/ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2728711/Whats-really-lipstick-From-chillies-insects-bizarre-ingredients-perfect-pout.html#ixzz4P2j5JTBR  Who has taken the most wickets in a single test match? answer is the next blog headline! Trivia Zoo fundraisers are superior to other trivia nights because we use PowerPoint* slideshows loaded with quality graphics. Our questions are closely vetted to ensure all ages and skill levels are accommodated. Questions are culturally respectful and inclusive and we can get the package to you instantly via secure email.
*If you don't have PowerPoint it doesn't matter. We supply a link to PowerPoint Viewer - a free download from Microsoft
1 Comment
 Daddy Longlegs Fossil Keeps Erection for 99 Million Years The harvestman pictured above, a spider also known as a daddy longlegs, was encased in amber during the Cretaceous in what is now Myanmar. Its distinctive penis, with a heart-shaped tip and a bit of a twist at the end, was erect at the time. Now, I’m not scared of spiders, but living in Australia does give you a certain regard for the more aggressive or potent species that loiter in the garden—the sly ones that crawl into shoes carelessly discarded at the door, lurk in upturned buckets or squat in whatever they can squeeze their crunchy prosoma into. It’s reasonable to say that most Australians are broadly familiar with arachnids: the milking of funnel-webs, peering into dunnies and the need to belt your boots before you slip them on. We’ve heard the horror stories and know the brands to watch out for. But a spider with a penis? An erect penis? That throws the whole incy-wincy paradigm of fangs and Mortein on its head. Isn’t Mother Nature wonderful. www.livescience.com/53583-daddy-longlegs-fossil-with-erect-penis.html Madame du Barry - the last maîtresse-en-titre Fabulously beautiful, Madam du Barry was the last official mistress of King Louis XV of France. She is also the last Maitresse-en-titre of France since the successors of Louis XV did not continue this tradition. What is a maîtresse-en-titre? The maîtresse-en-titre was the chief mistress of the king of France. It was a semi-official position which came with its own apartments. The title came into use during the reign of Henry IV and continued until the reign of Louis XV. From the reign of Louis XIV, the term has been applied, both in translation ("official mistress") and in the original French, to refer to the main mistress of any monarch or prominent man when his relationship with her is not clandestine, e.g. Vibeke Kruse, Jeanne Baptiste d'Albert de Luynes, Lola Montez, Magda Lupescu. Origin: Mid 19th century ; earliest use found in William Thackeray (1811–1863), novelist. Apparently from French maîtresse en titre (although this expression not recorded in French dictionaries) from maîtresse + en titre. http://www.palaces-of-europe.com/madame-du-barry.html https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/maitresse_en_titre  Who discovered oxygen in 1774? answer is the next blog headline! Trivia Zoo fundraisers are superior to other trivia nights because we use PowerPoint* slideshows loaded with quality graphics. Our questions are closely vetted to ensure all ages and skill levels are accommodated. Questions are culturally respectful and inclusive and we can get the package to you instantly via secure email. *If you don't have PowerPoint it doesn't matter. We supply a link to PowerPoint Viewer - a free download from Microsoft.com ultracrepidarian |
TZOZTrivia Zoo maintains a collection of wild facts for study, conservation, or display to the public. ArchivesCategories |
RSS Feed