What is the name of Dorothy Gale's dog in The Wizard of Oz?

Dorothy Gale | Oz Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia ― The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900) Dorothy and Toto in Kansas. By W. W. Denslow 1900. "...a place where there isn't any trouble? Do you suppose there is such a place, Toto ? There must be. It's not a place you can get to by a boat or a train, it's far, far away, behind the moon, beyond the rain..." ―The Wizard of Oz (1939) Judy Garland as Dorothy Gale. 1939. Dorothy Gale is a fictional character created by L. Frank Baum , author and creator of the Oz Legacy. She is the adolescent protagonist and heroine of Baum's first Oz book, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz , published in 1900 and considered one of the earliest American Fairytales ever written. The story begins with Dorothy, the first character introduced, her name the very first word of the very first chapter, The Cyclone. Dorothy and Toto asleep in the storm. W. W. Denslow 1900. "...It wasn't a dream. It was a place. And you and you and you...and you were there! But you couldn't have been could you? No, Aunt Em , this was a real truly live place and I remember some of it wasn't very nice, but most of it was beautiful--but just the same all I kept saying to everybody was "I want to go home," and they sent me home! Doesn't anybody believe me? " ―The Wizard of Oz (1939) Contents Goddess of Gifts Fairuza Balk as Dorothy Gale in Return to Oz. Dorothy's name is a loosely based version of "Theodore" which means "Gift of the Gods". "Dorothy", therefore, as a female companion to Theodore would translate to "Goddess of Gifts". Dorothy was born before the turn of the twentieth century on June 10th, year unknown. She shares her birthday with her iconic 1939 movie musical counterpart portrayed by Judy Garland . Like Garland, her Zodiac sign is Gemini. Surprisingly, Dorothy's last name isn't revealed in the original 1900 novel, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. It was not mentioned until the 1902 stage version of the story Baum created after the book's publication and subsequent success; "My name is Dorothy Gale. I'm one of the Kansas Gales. " To which the Scarecrow replies, "Well, that explains your breezy manner. " In the later Oz books, Baum kept the name but mercifully spared his readers the pun. Once Upon A Time In Kansas... Dorothy Gale It is the last days of the old west; the nineteenth century nears its end. Dorothy Gale is an orphan child from Kansas , and here in the sun-baked heart of America, Dorothy lives with her Uncle Henry who's a farmer, and her Aunt Em , the farmer's wife. Dorothy's only friend and sole source of happiness is a small, black, pet dog whom she calls Toto and loves dearly. There they all reside on a isolated farm consumed by poverty and drought. Just when it seems that things can’t get any worse for the Gales, a storm hits the farmland and brings a monstrous cyclone with it. The cyclone lifts the farmhouse, carrying Dorothy and Toto away to the undiscovered Land of Oz , a marvelous, magical land protected by a harsh Deadly Desert and is populated by strange creatures, fierce beasts, and friendly little people who live under the rule of witches and sorcerers. Dorothy Gale's arrival in Oz. By artist Drew Struzan. The first witch Dorothy encounters, the Good Witch of the North , lacks the power to send her and Toto home. The only one who might be powerful enough to truly help Dorothy is Oz's mysterious and reclusive dominant ruler, the great and powerful Wizard . The girl and her dog are then forced to embark on a remarkable journey filled with many dangers and adventures as they travel across Oz to seek him. However, no one knows that this Wizard has a shocking secret to protect! And to do so he will send Dorothy to prove herself worthy of his assistance; to successfully eliminate Oz's most dreaded baddie--the Wicked Witch of the West , or die trying. "Well, I think that it wasn't enough to just want to see Uncle Henry and Auntie Em, and it's that if I ever go looking for my heart's desire again, I won't look any further than my own back yard. Because if it isn't there, I never really lost it to begin with. Is th


Born Christmas day 1908, by what name was gay icon author of The Naked Civil Servant popularly known?

Remembering Denis Charles Pratt Follow DL on Remembering Denis Charles Pratt The English author, bon vivant, artist's model, raconteur, was born on Christmas Day in 1908. Known for his memorable and insightful witticisms, changing his name to Quentin Crisp, he became a gay icon in the 1970s after publication of his memoir, "The Naked Civil Servant." The book revealed his longstanding refusal to conceal his sexuality. The successful screening of "The Naked Civil Servant" launched Crisp in another new direction: that of performer and lecturer. He devised a one-man show and began touring Great Britain with it. The first half of the show was an entertaining monologue loosely based on his memoirs, the second half was a question and answer session with Crisp picking the audience's written questions out at random and answering them in an amusing manner. by Anonymous reply 3 12/26/2011 In 1978 Crisp's show sold out the Duke of York Theatre in London, then he took the show to New York, where he eventually decided to move. He continued to perform his one-man show, published ground-breaking books on the importance of contemporary manners as a means of social inclusivity as opposed to etiquette, which socially excludes, and supported himself by accepting social invitations and writing movie reviews and columns for U.S. and U.K. magazines and newspapers. by Anonymous reply 1 12/25/2011 Crisp said that provided you could exist on peanuts and champagne, you could quite easily live by going to every cocktail party, premiere and first night to which you were invited. He accepted dinner invitations from almost anyone. While it was expected that the inviter would pay for dinner, Quentin Crisp did his best to "sing for his supper" by regaling his hosts with wonderful stories and yarns much as he did in his theatre performances. Dinner with him was said to be one of the best shows in New York. by Anonymous reply 2 12/26/2011 I love that he kept his phone number listed so people could call him up and invite him places. by Anonymous


What is a baby Turkey more correctly called, other than a chick?

What are baby turkeys called? | Reference.com What are baby turkeys called? A: Quick Answer A baby turkey is called a poult. The baby turkey hatches from a tan and brown speckled egg that has been incubated by the mother turkey for approximately one month. Full Answer Adult male turkeys are referred to as toms while adult female turkeys are called hens. Young male turkeys are called jakes, and young female turkeys are referred to as jennies. A group of turkeys is called a flock or a rafter. After birth, baby turkeys are unable to fly for the first two weeks. The poults roost on the ground with their mother until they are capable of flying. Upon being able to fly, the baby turkeys flock with their mother for the first year of life.


La Befana is the legendary character who delivers Christmas presents to children in which country?

8 Legendary Monsters of Christmas | Mental Floss 8 Legendary Monsters of Christmas Wolfgang  via Flickr //  CC BY-ND 2.0 Like us on Facebook The customs of the holiday season, which include St. Nicholas Day, New Years Day, and Epiphany, as well as Christmas, often incorporate earlier pagan traditions that have been appropriated and adapted for contemporary use. Customs that encourage little children to be good so as to deserve their Christmas gifts often come with a dark side: the punishment you'll receive from a monster or evil being of some sort if you aren't good! These nefarious characters vary from place to place, and they go by many different names and images. 1. KRAMPUS As a tool to encourage good behavior in children, Santa serves as the carrot, and Krampus is the stick. Krampus is the evil demon anti-Santa, or maybe his evil twin . Krampus Night is celebrated on December 5, the eve of St. Nicholas Day in Austria and other parts of Europe. Public celebrations that night have many Krampuses walking the streets, looking for people to beat. Alcohol is also involved. Injuries in recent years have led to some reforms, such as requiring all Krampuses to wear numbers so they may identified in case of overly violent behavior. Krampus may look like a devil, or like a wild alpine beast, depending on what materials are available to make a Krampus costume. In modern times, people can spend as much as they like to become the best Krampus around—and the tradition is spreading beyond Europe. Many cities in America have their own Krampus Nights now, including the new Krampusfest in Los Angeles this year. 2. JÓLAKÖTTURINN Image from Christmas in Reykjavik . Jólakötturinn is the Icelandic Yule Cat or Christmas Cat. He is not a nice cat. In fact, he might eat you. This character is tied to an Icelandic tradition in which those who finished all their work on time received new clothes for Christmas, while those who were lazy did not (although this is mainly a threat). To encourage children to work hard, parents told the tale of the Yule Cat, saying that Jólakötturinn could tell who the lazy children were because they did not have at least one new item of clothing for Christmas—and these children would be sacrificed to the Yule Cat. This reminder tends to spur children into doing their chores! A poem written about the cat ends with a suggestion that children help out the needy, so they, too, can have the protection of new clothing. It's no wonder that Icelanders put in more overtime at work than most Europeans. 3. FRAU PERCHTA Photograph by Flickr user Markus Ortner . Tales told in Germany and Austria sometimes feature a witch named Frau Perchta who hands out both rewards and punishments during the 12 days of Christmas (December 25 through Epiphany on January 6). She is best known for her gruesome punishment of the sinful: She will rip out your internal organs and replace them with garbage. The ugly image of Perchta may show up Christmas processions in Austria, somewhat like Krampus. Perchta's story is thought to have descended from a legendary Alpine goddess of nature, who tends the forest most of the year and deals with humans only during Christmas. In modern celebrations , Perchta or a close relation may show up in processions during Fastnacht, the Alpine festival just before Lent. There may be some connection between Frau Perchta and the Italian witch La Befana , but La Befana isn't really a monster: she's an ugly but good witch who leaves presents. 4. BELSNICKEL Lucas  via Flickr // CC BY 2.0 Belsnickel is a male character from southwestern German lore who traveled to the the United States and survives in Pennsylvania Dutch customs. He comes to children sometime before Christmas, wearing tattered old clothing and raggedy fur. Belsnickel carries a switch to frighten children and candy to reward them for good behavior. In modern visits, the switch is only used for noise, and to warn children they still have time to be good before Christmas. Then all the children get candy, if they are polite about it. The name Belsnickel is a portm


Who is the central businessman character in the film It's a Wonderful Life?

It's a Wonderful Life (1946) - Plot Summary - IMDb It's a Wonderful Life (1946) Plot Summary Showing all 6 plot summaries George Bailey has spent his entire life giving of himself to the people of Bedford Falls. He has always longed to travel but never had the opportunity in order to prevent rich skinflint Mr. Potter from taking over the entire town. All that prevents him from doing so is George's modest building and loan company, which was founded by his generous father. But on Christmas Eve, George's Uncle Billy loses the business's $8,000 while intending to deposit it in the bank. Potter finds the misplaced money and hides it from Billy. When the bank examiner discovers the shortage later that night, George realizes that he will be held responsible and sent to jail and the company will collapse, finally allowing Potter to take over the town. Thinking of his wife, their young children, and others he loves will be better off with him dead, he contemplates suicide. But the prayers of his loved ones result in a gentle angel named Clarence coming to earth to help George, with the promise of earning his wings. He shows George what things would have been like if he had never been born. In a nightmarish vision in which the Potter-controlled town is sunk in sex and sin, those George loves are either dead, ruined, or miserable. He realizes that he has touched many people in a positive way and that his life has truly been a wonderful one. - Written by alfiehitchie A young George Bailey, overwhelmed by family obligations and a sense of responsibility toward his community, feels tied down to a company he never had an interest in working for, and a life he never wanted to live. As he ages, he sees his youth, dreams and opportunities pass him by. Unknown to George, all of his friends and family have been praying for him to get through those hard times. Told through the point of view of a group of angels, he is met by his guardian angel Clarence, as he contemplates ending his life. - Written by Marielle <msaz.movies@gmail.com> George Bailey never got a chance to fulfill his life's ambitions of exploring the world and building skyscrapers. As he watches his friends and family become success stories he dreads on running his fathers building and loan business, rivaling the grumpy old Mr. Potter. When a financial discrepancy puts George in a difficult position, an angel comes to show him what life would have been like if he had never been born. - Written by Eric Johnson George Bailey spends his entire life giving up his big dreams for the good of his town, Bedford Falls, as we see in flashback. But in the present, on Christmas Eve, he is broken and suicidal over the misplacing of an $8000 loan and the machinations of the evil millionaire Mr. Potter. His guardian angel, Clarence, falls to Earth, literally, and shows him how his town, family, and friends would have turned out if he had never been born. George meant so much to so many people; should he really throw it all away? - Written by Tommy Peter On the Christmas Eve of Bedford Falls, the guardian angel Clarence is assigned to convince the desperate George Bailey not to commit suicide. George is a good man that sacrificed his dreams and his youth on behalf of the citizens of his small town. He inherited the loan business of his father and he gave up traveling the world and joining University as scheduled. Later he resisted the proposals of the evil banker Mr. Potter, and never sold his business to protect the poor community of Bedford Falls and offer a means to afford to buy their own house. He married his beloved Mary Hatch Bailey and had four children with her and a tough life with his family. When his uncle Billy loses US$ 8,000.00, found and stolen by Mr. Potter, George decides to commit suicide, since he believes he worth more dead than alive. When Clarence sees that he is not able to persuade George to give up his intention, he decides to show the life in town if George had never existed.


In technical astronomical terms what is the duration of the winter solstice; an instant, a day, three months, or six months?

Basic Astronomy Course - Observable Phenomena Observable Phenomena « Previous | TOC | Next » Terms: In this lesson, we will be using some vocabulary that may be either unfamiliar or may be used    differently in an astronomical context than your usual usage.  The vocabulary you will encounter    in this lesson includes: altitude meridian (and transit of the meridian) horizon zenith All of these terms are used to describe the location or behavior of objects in the sky. For example, you can    refer to the "altitude of the Sun". Or, when the Sun passes from one side of the meridian to the other, you can    talk about the Sun "transiting the meridian". Zenith: The zenith is an imaginary point directly "above"    a particular location, on the imaginary celestial sphere. Nadir: The nadir is the direction pointing directly "below"    a particular location, on the imaginary celestial sphere. North Point: The North Point is a point in the horizon in direction of geographic North . South Point: The South Point is a point in the horizon in direction of geographic South . Vertical Circle: In astronomy, a vertical circle is a great circle on    the celestial sphere that is perpendicular to the horizon. Therefore it passes through the Zenith and the Nadir. Meridian: Meridian is a particular Vertical Circle    which passes through the North and South Points. Altitude: Altitude is the angular distance from    horizon to object, meaured along a Vertical Circle. Azimuth: Azimuth is the angular distance along horizon from N(S)    eastwards to Vertical Circle through object for Northern(Southern) hemisphere. Day and Night: The most obvious change in the sky is that for about half of the day the sky is brightly lit and, for    the other half, it is dark. If the sky is clear, we can tell that the Sun is “up” during the day and “down”    at night. Even though this is obvious to most observers, there is one question about day and night that took    many centuries to solve: Is the Earth stationary and is the Sun orbiting it, or vice versa? We will discuss some of the history of this question (which is a very interesting discussion of the history    of astronomy) in Lesson 2, but for now I will directly answer the question. The Earth rotates around an imaginary line that goes through the North and South Poles, which is called the    axis of rotation. So basically when the Earth rotates on its axis and the sun hits the Earth, that part of the    Earth is called Day (light). And when the Earth rotates away from the sun, that part of the Earth is called    Night (dark). This has consequences beyond day and night. The Earth's rotation causes every object in the sky to appear    to trace out a path on the sky from East to West. So if you picked out a star in the sky, it will appear to    make an arc across the sky. This is because, for our purposes, we can consider the star to be fixed in space, and the Earth is rotating underneath it. This happens slowly, so from minute to minute you don't notice the    star's motion. However, over the course of a few hours you will be able to tell that the stars have moved a    substantial distance on the sky. Since, like the Sun, the stars will (for the most part) appear to rise in    the east and set in the west, so the apparent motion of a star will depend on which direction you face. An    example is below. Check out this real observation of the apparent motion of the stars across the sky as seen from    Mt. Kilimanjaro. Credit:  Astronomy Picture of the Day The picture was created by leaving the camera shutter open for more than three hours, showing the path the    stars follow in the sky over a small fraction of the night. It also illustrates another important point: the    Sun and the stars all appear to rotate around one point, which is the point directly above the North Pole of    the Earth for observers in the northern hemisphere (called the North Celestial Pole or NCP), or the point    directly


What Christmas-time song did James Pierpont compose in 1857?

The One Horse Open Sleigh - The Story of "Jingle Bells" THE ONE HORSE OPEN SLEIGH: The Story of "Jingle Bells" By Roger Lee Hall One of the most popular songs heard during the Christmas season began not for that holiday but as a song with this title,"The One Horse Open Sleigh" (original sheet music cover shown above, first published in 1857 by Oliver Ditson in Boston). It was apparently written as a comical song and used in minstrel shows at that time. There has been a long-standing dispute as to in what city the song was written. According to the book, Boston Curioisities (page 173), this information is provided: "Jingle Bells" was written by Medford [Massachusetts] resident James Pierpont in 1850, inspired by the annual one-horse open-sleigh races on Salem and Pleasant Streets between Medford Square and Malden Square. Pierpont penned the racy little ditty in Simpson's Tavern, a boardinghouse that had only one piano in town. This is interesting about how the song might have been written but the date of origin is not certain since the two authors (Bruce Gellerman and Erik Sherman) don't provide any source for their information. Two years later after it was first published, the title was changed to: "Jingle Bells, or The One Horse Open Sleigh" James Lord Pierpont was born in Medford, Massachusetts in 1822 and died in Winter Haven, Florida in 1893. He had a rather unusual life, coming from a strict New England Unitarian family who were against slavery. He moved to the South and was an organist in a church in Savannah, Georgia. Against his family's wishes, he supported the Confederate cause, writing several songs in support, including "Strike for the South" and "We Conquer or Die." It has been reported, though not proven, that he wrote his popular winter song for his father's Sunday School class for Thanksgiving and it proved so popular that it was sung again at Christmas time. One of Pierpont's friends called the song -- "a merry little jingle." These are the original lyrics and spellings for the first two of the four verses: 1. Dashing thro' the snow, In a one horse open sleigh, O'er the hills we go, Laughing all the way; Bells on bob tail ring,      Making spirits bright, Oh what sport to ride and sing A sleighing song tonight. Oh! what joy it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh. [repeat all four     lines] After he wrote the song Pierpont paid little attention to it until the Salem Evening News printed a story about it in 1864. Then he accepted credit for writing "Jingle Bells." There has been speculation that Pierpont borrowed lines from a Stephen Foster minstrel song but that has remained unproven. James Pierpont's uncle was the famous wealthy New York financier, John Pierpont Morgan, founder of the famed Pierpont Morgan Library. Though he died in Florida (ironically in the same city where the Boston Red Sox used to have their spring training camp), James Pierpont was buried in Savannah, Georgia in Laurel Grove Cemetery. There was a marker placed in Troup Square in Savannah to honor him --     Did Pierpont write "Jingle Bells" in Medford, Massachusetts or Savannah, Georgia? Both places make claim to the song's origin. Yet it seems likely that he wrote the song in Medford where snow was commonplace rather than in the warmer climate of Savannah. This marker is located at 19 High Street in Medford: "Jingle Bells" was not very popular when it was first published in 1857. It took many years to become one of the most popular songs at Christmastime. Among the earliest recorded versions of the song were on music boxes and other mechanical music devices. When did it start to become popular as a Christmas song? That happened first with the spread of phonograph records and later on radio, which allowed the song to be heard by a nationwide audience. The following list of  recordings comes from an entry at Wikipedia : "Jingle Bells" was first recorded by the Edison Male Quartette in 1898 on an Edison cylinder. In 1902, the Hayden Quartet recorded the song. In 1935, Benny Goodman and His Orchestra reach


What is the title of biggest selling Christmas single, globally?

Record-Breakers and Trivia - everyHit.com Back To The 'Records & Trivia' Index All-Time Best-Selling Singles Though somewhat contentious at the lower extremes, we assert the UK all-time top 20 to look like this: "Candle In The Wind '97" - Elton John.   (4.865 million) The lyrics to Elton's 1974 classic were re-written in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales. The song was only ever performed once publicly; at Diana's funeral. It has sold 37 million around the world. "Do They Know It's Christmas?" - Band Aid.   (3.575m) The first ever multi-artist charity single (*) , this track was recorded in Christmas 1984 by a host of celebrity vocalists to raise money for the famine in Ethiopia. "Bohemian Rhapsody" - Queen.   (2.176m) Arguably the first track to benefit from having a video, this epic spent 9 weeks at number 1 across Christmas 1975 (1.19m). It returned to the top for a further 5 weeks at number 1 at Christmas 1991, a few weeks after the death of lead singer, Freddie Mercury (0.94m). "Mull Of Kintyre" - Wings   (2.05m) "Rivers Of Babylon" / "Brown Girl In The Ring" - Boney M   (1.985m) "You're The One That I Want" - John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John   (1.975m) "Relax" - Frankie Goes To Hollywood   (1.91m) "She Loves You" - The Beatles   (1.89m) "Unchained Melody" - Robson & Jerome   (1.84m) "Mary's Boychild - Oh My Lord" - Boney M   (1.80m) "Evergreen" / "Anything Is Possible" - Will Young   (1.787m) "Love Is All Around" - Wet Wet Wet   (1.785m) "I Just Called To Say I Love You" - Stevie Wonder   (1.775m) "I Want To Hold Your Hand" - The Beatles   (1.75m) "Barbie Girl" - Aqua   (1.723m) "Can't Buy Me Love" - The Beatles   (1.520m) To see a longer list, click here . Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" should perhaps appear somewhere in this list. It is the second biggest-selling single in the world (over 30 million). However, figures for the UK are hard to come by as it was originally released in 1942, well before the introduction of record charts and has continued to trickle-sell ever since. Biggest-seller by an all-female group is "Wannabe" by The Spice Girls (1.27m). Fastest-Selling Singles In the 90's record companies became much more focussed at promoting singles and targeting stock for maximum chart impact. The "fastest-selling single" became a new phenomenon. This basically means how many copies a single shifts in its first week of sale. The record is held by Elton John's "Candle In The Wind '97" (1.55 million copies in its first full week). A tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales, it was released on Saturday 13th Sep 1997, precisely one week after her funeral. Amidst unparalleled national grief, it sold 658,000 on that day alone. Top debuting artist is Will Young - "Anything Is Possible" / "Evergreen" (1.11 million in 2002). Massive publicity had built up interest in his single as he was the winner of ITV's Pop Idol programme in which 9 million had taken part in a phone poll to decide the winner a fortnight before. Similarly, Shayne Ward, winner of ITV's X Factor in 2005 rapidly shifted 0.74 million copies of his debut singe "That's My Goal" which was rushed into the shops immediately after his victory to capitalise on the Christmas week sales. In many ways, this total is less impressive than Will Young's as it was, after all, Christmas week but, to be fair, the physical CD single did not hit the shops until the Wednesday and so only four full days of physical sales were counted (though downloads for the whole week were included). The press at the time heralded this as the "second fastest selling single in history." Top debuting group - and top group overall in fact - is Hear'Say. "Pure And Simple" (0.55m, 2001) had benefitted from similar exposure via the "Pop Stars" search for a new band. This only applies if we discount Band Aid as a debuting group; they hit 0.75m when the first charity single "Do They Know It's Christmas?" was released in Dec 1984 amidst harrowing pictures of the famine in Ethiopia. Fastest-seller for a female artist is Britney Spears' "Baby One More Time" (0.46m). This was her debut single in 1


Free Flashcards about LPA Christmas Quiz What is the name of the red nosed Reindeer? Rudolph How many reindeer does Santa have? nine On the 5th day of Christmas my true love sent to me 5 what? Gold rings Along with gold and Frankincense, what gift did the wise men bring? Myrrh According to the song, what are roasting on an open fire? Chestnuts Who dueted with Bing Crosby on the 1977 hit ‘little drummer boy’? David Bowie Who starred as Elf in the hit Christmas film? Will Ferrell What is the name of the period leading up to Christmas? Advent How many reindeer names begin with the letter D? Three How many Lords-a-leaping are there in 'The 12 Days of Christmas'? Ten Which alcoholic ingredient is used in a Snowball cocktail? Advocaat At which of her homes does the Queen traditionally spend Christmas? Sandringham In the Christmas carol, which town is known as Royal David's City? Bethleham Which of Santa's reindeer shares its name with a mythical god of love? Cupid 'Piggies in Blankets' is chipolata sausages wrapped in what? Bacon What Christmas item takes its name from the old French word estincelle, meaning spark? Tinsel What are you eating if you are enjoying 'March Bread’ Marzipan What was the surname of Scrooge's dead business partner in A Christmas Carol? Marley What is the name of Aladdin’s mother? Widow Twanky Which act besides the Beatles is the only other act to have three consecutive Christmas number one singles? Spice Girls Which Christmas plant takes its name from the first US Minister to Mexico? Poinsettia What colour are the berries of the mistletoe plant? White


Kiritimati, the first inhabited place to experience each New Year, is more commonly known as what?

Kiritimati Christmas Island is the first place to see the New Year Kiritimati Christmas Island is the first place to see the New Year By jayita, Gaea News Network Thursday, December 31, 2009 more images Are you excited to know, which is the lucky place on earth to first welcome New Year 2010. It’s called Kiritimati. This is the first inhabited place on Earth to experience the New Year each year. Kiritimati, better known as Christmas Island is a Pacific Ocean atoll in the northern Line Islands. It is part of the Republic of Kiribati. Kiritimati comprises over 70% of the total land area of Kiribati, a nation encompassing 33 Pacific atolls and islands.This part of the Republic of Kiribati is in the world’s furthest forward time zone. The name “Kiritimati” is a rather straightforward transliteration of the English word “Christmas” into Gilbertese where the ‘ti’ combination is pronounced ’s’. Kiritimati was discovered by Captain James Cook on Christmas Eve (24 December) 1777. It was claimed by the United States under the Guano Islands Act of 1856, though little actual mining of guano took place. At the time of discovery, Kiritimati was uninhabited. Most probably, Polynesian traders and settlers, would have found the island a useful replenishing station on the long voyages from the Society Islands to Hawaii, perhaps as early as AD 400. Permanent settlement started by 1882, mainly by workers in coconut plantations and fishermen. The island was once again abandoned between 1905 and 1912, due to an extreme drought which ruined off thousands of Coconut Palms- about 75% of Kiritimati’s population of this plant, The island’s population has strongly increased in recent years, from about 2,000 in 1989 to about 5,000 in the early 2000s. Kiritimati has two representatives in the Maneaba ni Maungatabu. Today there are four populated and one abandoned villages on the island: London is the main village and port facility. Banana is near Cassidy International Airport. The abandoned village is Paris. Start planning to visit Kiritimati at the advent of New Year. Who knows you might get a chance to enlist your name among the lucky few who witness the New Year first.


In which city was the Salvation Army founded?

Salvation Army founded - Jul 05, 1865 - HISTORY.com Salvation Army founded Publisher A+E Networks In the East End of London, revivalist preacher William Booth and his wife Catherine establish the Christian Mission, later known as the Salvation Army. Determined to wage war against the evils of poverty and religious indifference with military efficiency, Booth modeled his Methodist sect after the British army, labeling uniformed ministers as “officers” and new members as “recruits.” The Christian Mission, in which women were given ranks equal with men, launched “campaigns” into London’s most forsaken neighborhoods. Soup kitchens were the first in a long line of various projects designed to provide physical and spiritual assistance to the destitute. In the early years, many in Britain were critical of the Christian Mission and its tactics, and the members were often subjected to fines and imprisonment as breakers of the peace. In 1878, the organization was renamed the Salvation Army, and two years later the first U.S. branch opened in Pennsylvania. During the Great Depression, the Salvation Army provided food and lodging for those in need, and during both world wars it distinguished itself through its work with the armed forces. By then, it had come to be appreciated as an important international charity organization. Today, the Salvation Army, still based in London, has branches in more than 75 countries. The Army operates evangelical centers, hospitals, emergency and disaster services, alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs, community centers, social work centers, secondhand stores, and recreation facilities. Voluntary contributions and profits from the sale of its publications fund the organization. Fact Check We strive for accuracy and fairness. But if you see something that doesn't look right, contact us ! Get This Day In History every morning in your inbox!


What drink advert launched the slogan 'The Right One' in 1970?

UK television adverts 1955-1985 •  Children’s songs and games Drinks (alcoholic) There were virtually no advertisements for spirits into the 1960s (due to a secret     cartel between the manufacturers) Ansells Bitter: 1983 Showing lads’ night out, with laughing and drinking. Ansell's Bitter men, you can’t beat them. Babycham (1) [with a baby chamois deer] Babycham? I’d love a Babycham, The genuine champagne perry. Mine’s a Babycham! Babycham (3) A man in a bar asks for a Babycham, and it goes very quiet and everyone looks on in horror Cool, tough-looking black guy: Hey, I’ll have a Babycham!” Then everybody wants one. Bring out your best — Bud light Budweiser (3) For all you do, this Bud’s for you! Budweiser (4) Budweiser — the King of beers! Budweiser (5) When you say “Budweiser” you’ve said it all! Budweiser (6) This Bud’s for you. True. Bulmers Cider: 1968 Bulmer’s Strongbow Cider (1) [William Tell shooting apple off his son’s head: but what were the words?] Bulmer’s Strongbow Cider (2) Live to loaf! Bulmer’s Strongbow Cider (3) ... It's refreshing and clean If you know what I mean, And sparkles a bit in the glass.... So the next time you're out for the evening and ... A     change is as good as a rest Have a Strongbow or two And keep smiling through, ’Cos Strongbow's a pint of the best. Bulmer’s Strongbow Cider (4): c.1970 Strong as your thirst! Based on “Je suis un rock star” by Bill Wyman Girl: Went to a cocktail bar … in Leicester Square Met this bloke …said he was a millionaire, Bought me a drink … called Calviere Sounds a bit French … and it’s made with pears. Man: C’est Française … like what I am, Je suis un rock star … j’ai un residarnce, Un grand château …à la south of France.” Girl: Get away! You work in the chip shop around the corner! [Screenshot of Calviere being poured into a Babycham type glass with a cherry] Campari: 1977 Gentleman: It’s very odd, I don’t even know your name — but after this one Campari and soda, I feel I almost know you.     May I freshen your glass? Er, soda of course? Cockney girl: No, lemonade! Cockney girl: Yeah, nice colour innit? Voice-over: Campari with soda, with lemonade, with tonic — but always with pleasure. Gentleman: Were you truly wafted here from paradise? Cockney girl: No, Luton airport! [with Lorraine Chase] I bet he drinks Carling Black Label. Carling Black Label (3) An old fisherman salt battles with a giant squid and torrential weather, then bursts through the pub door saying: I’ve never known a night like it … and I ain’t looking forward to the journey home neither! One customer to another: I bet he drinks Carling Black Label! Then the pub is shown -- built on a small island in the middle of a boating lake, with a sign outside saying “Row boats for hire”…. Carling Black Label (4) Scene: Two men flying in an aeroplane, and a window cleaner starts working on the outside of their window First passenger: Bet he drinks Carling Black Label! Second passenger: Naaah! he’s missed a bit. Carling Black Label (5) Your best bet for a fuller flavour — Carling Black Label lager. Carling Black Label (5): 1981 Carling (Carling Black label) I’ve got it right — my Jack’s favourite one! He says it saves him money! Carling Black Label I’ve got this — he’s got that! I’ve got it right — end of chat! Carling Black Label — get it right! [A variant commercial has: “We’ve got it right: no frills, no fuss, it’s OK by us!” as the spoken lines.] ?Carling: 1970s Scene: a Birmingham curry house. A man is quietly scoffing the main course in mixed company, who begin to notice his apparent discomfort and that he’s beginning to puff, obviously feeling the heat. Woman companion: Eh, ’e’s looking really flushed…. Curry eater: Nah, it’s all right this. The lager they order for him clearly quenches his needs. Woman companion: Bet that’s cooled his biryani. Carlsberg lager: 1973 Mankind sometimes sees things in a rather peculiar way. We often admire works of art almost because of their imperfections. (a few bars of the unfinished symphony played here) The Danes however, believe there are


What is Virgil Hilts' nickname in the film The Great Escape?

Great Escape airman Ken Rees, inspiration for Steve McQueen's 'Cooler King' in the 1963 film, dies at 93 | Metro News Metro Reporter for Metro.co.uk Tuesday 2 Sep 2014 2:19 pm Ken Rees, the inspiration behind Steve McQueen’s character in The Great Escape, has died at 93 (Picture: REX) A Welsh airman who was the inspiration for Steve McQueen’s character in the 1963 film The Great Escape has died at the age of 93. Flight Lieutenant Ken Rees was a prisoner of war at the infamous Stalag Luft III camp, and spent an uncomfortable majority of his time there in solitary confinement. He was part of the legendary tunnel escape from the camp, and has been named as the inspiration for ‘Cooler King’ character Virgil Hilts in the 1963 film. But Mr Rees said that, apart from being in solitary a lot, he had little in common with McQueen or his character. At the time of the film’s release, Rees said: ‘He is taller than I am, I’m heavier than he is, he’s American and I’m a Welshman. The only things we’ve got in common is that we both annoyed the Germans and ended up doing stretches in the cooler. ‘I didn’t get out and if I did, I wouldn’t have been able to ride a motorbike anyway.’ Rees in his days as a RAF Flight Lieutenant before being shot down over Norway in 194 Picture: REX) Mr Rees was one of the men caught in the tunnel when the break-out was discovered by a German guard. Mr Rees, of Ruabon, North Wales, joined the RAF at the age of 18 at the outbreak of World War II and flew Wellington bombers in raids over Germany until he was shot down over Norway in 1942. His funeral will take place next Saturday at Bangor Crematorium in North Wales. Steve McQueen as Coller King Virgil Hilts in The Great Escape (Picture: Courtesy Everett Collection) Steve McQueen’s Captain Hilts is famous in the film for leaping a barbed wire fence on a motorbike. Hilts is a fictional character and, in reality, none of the prisoners used a motorbike to escape Stalag Luft III – McQueen simply wanted to ride a motorbike in the film (and the famous jump was made by a stuntman after McQueen’s attempt ended in him crashing). Hilts is allegedly based on the attributes of several real-life airmen, including: ‘cooler king’ Rees; OSS agent Colonel Jerry Sage, who passed himself off as an airman so he wouldn’t be shot as a spy; and Squadron Leader Eric Foster, who escaped at least seven times from POW camps. More


In which country is it a tradition to hide all brooms in the house on Christmas Eve?

Christmas Traditions Around The World Christmas Traditions Around The World Christmas Traditions Every now and then we find customs that are delightfully funny and a joy to  pass on to our readers.  Here we present our top ten examples of  strange, funny and unusual Christmas rituals from around the world.  Indeed, it is tradition that give countries their individual  characteristics. Burning of the Goat - A Very Funny Swedish Christmas Custom What started-off as an act of vandalism has become one of the most  interesting Christmas traditions in Sweden. For over 40 years the Swedish town of Gavle has erected a giant Goat made  of straw to mark the beginning of the Christmas holiday season. Every year  vandals do everything they can to burn down the goat before Christmas Day. People ingeniously disguise themselves as Santa Claus or elves to get  past the guardians and ignite the straw monument.  However, since 1966,  the Straw Goat has survived until Christmas Day only 10 times. Hide The Broom -  A Funny Norwegian Tradition The hiding of all brooms on Christmas Eve night is apparently a very old  Norwegian tradition.  In days gone by people believed witches and evil spirits come out on this  night looking for brooms to ride on, so they hid them in the safest places  possible. Nowadays, Norwegian women still hide their brooms, mops and brushes  before going to sleep, while the men sometimes sneak out of the house and  fire a shotgun to scare off the witches. Knocking Nights in Germany Germany used to hold "knocking Nights" [Klöpfelnachte] on the three  Thursdays before Christmas.  Traditionally children used to dress in  masks, bang lids and clang cowbells as they walked through their  neighbourhood knocking on doors, reciting a poem and receiving a treat in  return.  Sounds a little like trick or treat to Will and Guy. The bottom right mask looks like Boris Becker, but who are the other faces?  Ξ Unusual Romance Japanese Style In Japan Christmas is widely celebrated as a day for romance, a day for  sweet-hearts much like Valentine's Day in other countries.  Christmas  cake is popular but it is a strawberry cream sponge with no traditional  ingredients in sight. The main Christmas dish is a popular fast food fried chicken as that is  how a traditional Christmas meal is depicted in local advertising.   Women of 25 years and older who are single are jokingly referred to as "unsold Christmas cake".  Not very friendly think Will and Guy. Note: Sending red Christmas cards to anyone in Japan  constitutes bad etiquette, since funeral notices there are customarily  printed in red. Food Throwing - A Strange Christmas Custom from Slovakia and Ukraine Will and Guy consider this Christmas ritual to be a rather messy one  and we suggest that you do not try this at home. At the beginning of Christmas Eve dinner, the head of the family takes a  spoon of *Loksa and throws it up at the ceiling.  The more mixture that  remains glued on the ceiling the richer his crops will be the following  year. Food throwing is a custom popular in many areas of Slovakia and the  Ukraine, but the women that have to clean up the mess don't like it so much.  We are not surprised!   A traditional Christmas dish made out of  bread, poppy seed filling and water for the event. More Ukrainian Christmas Traditions An artificial spider and web are often included in the decorations on Ukrainian Christmas trees.  A spider web found on Christmas morning is believed to bring good luck.  (Because it kills flies in Champagne!). A traditional Christmas bread called 'kolach' is placed in the centre of the dining table. This bread is braided into a ring, and three such rings are placed one on top of the other with a candle in the middle of the top one. The three rings symbolize the Christian Holy Trinity.  Θ Father Christmas  Children's Tradition in Canada In Canada Father Christmas has his own personal zip code  [postcode]; it is the alphanumeric number: H0H 0H0. (Ho-Ho-Ho) In this way  people who write to Santa know that their letter wi


Who wrote the songs for the 1954 film White Christmas?

White Christmas (1954) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error A successful song-and-dance team become romantically involved with a sister act and team up to save the failing Vermont inn of their former commanding general. Director: Norman Krasna (written for the screen by), Norman Panama (written for the screen by) | 1 more credit  » Stars: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 24 titles created 21 Dec 2010 a list of 29 titles created 18 Dec 2013 a list of 27 titles created 01 Dec 2015 a list of 37 titles created 04 Dec 2015 a list of 37 titles created 2 months ago Search for " White Christmas " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for     1     Oscar. See more awards  » Videos At an inn which is only open on holidays, a crooner and a hoofer vie for the affections of a beautiful up-and-coming performer. Director: Mark Sandrich A food writer who has lied about being the perfect housewife must try to cover her deception when her boss and a returning war hero invite themselves to her home for a traditional family Christmas. Director: Peter Godfrey An angel in human form enters the life of a bishop in order to help him build a new cathedral and repair his fractured marriage. Director: Henry Koster The Griswold family's plans for a big family Christmas predictably turn into a big disaster. Director: Jeremiah S. Chechik A selfish, cynical T.V. executive is haunted by three spirits bearing lessons on Christmas Eve. Director: Richard Donner Rosemary Clooney talks about her memories of making White Christmas (1954). Stars: Rosemary Clooney, Bing Crosby, Dean Jagger A young widow is romanced by a sales clerk whom she inadvertently got fired. Director: Don Hartman An old bitter miser is given a chance for redemption when he is haunted by three ghosts on Christmas Eve... Director: Brian Desmond Hurst Edit Storyline Having left the Army following W.W.II, Bob Wallace and Phil Davis team up to become a top song-and-dance act. Davis plays matchmaker and introduces Wallace to a pair of beautiful sisters (Betty and Judy) who also have a song-and-dance act. When Betty and Judy travel to a Vermont lodge to perform a Christmas show, Wallace and Davis follow, only to find their former commander, General Waverly, as the lodge owner. A series of romantic mix-ups ensue as the performers try to help the General. Written by Norman Cook <cook@ssdgwy.mdc.com> First and unforgettable picture in VISTAVISION See more  » Genres: 14 October 1954 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Irving Berlin's White Christmas See more  » Filming Locations: Mono (Western Electric Recording)| Perspecta Stereo (optical prints) Color: Did You Know? Trivia A myth persists that all of Vera-Ellen 's costumes, down to her robe and sleepwear, were designed to cover her neck, which had been damaged by anorexia. See more » Goofs The railroad station and passenger cars are said to be in Vermont when in fact they are Southern Pacific Standard Design Station and SP Harriman coaches never used outside of SP service territory. See more » Quotes See more » Crazy Credits This film was the first feature to use the VistaVision Paramount logo. A new logo, created especially for wide-screen, this logo appears more realistic and features a shot of a canyon with trees around it. The sky is more distant in depth and is full of contrast. The Paramount logo is pretty much the same as before here. The screen credit "Paramount (with the "P" written in their corporate font) proudly presents the first picture in" first appears over the mountain, and then the VistaVision logo appears, then the Paramount logo plays as usual (with the final notes of the Paramount on Parade march, followed by a bell sound). The Paramount mountain, with minor variations until 1986


Which US President banned Christmas trees from the White House?

Christmas Tree Facts - Christmas Trees and More - University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension Christmas Tree Facts Great Moments in Christmas Tree History The use of evergreen trees to celebrate the winter season occurred before the birth of Christ. The first decorated Christmas tree was in Riga, Latvia in 1510. The first printed reference to Christmas trees appeared in Germany in 1531. Besides evergreens, other types of trees such as cherry and hawthorns were used as Christmas trees in the past. Using small candles to light a Christmas tree dates back to the middle of the 17th century. Thomas Edison's assistant, Edward Johnson, came up with the idea of electric lights for Christmas trees in 1882. Christmas tree lights were first mass-produced in 1890. In 1900, large stores started to erect big illuminated Christmas trees. The tradition of an official Chicago Christmas tree was initiated in 1913 when one was first lit by Mayor Carter H. Harrison in Grant Park. The official Christmas tree tradition at Rockefeller Center began in 1933. Since 2004 the tree has been topped with a 550-pound Swarovski Crystal star. And since 2007, the tree has been lit with 30,000 energy-efficient LED's which are powered by solar panels. Every year since 1947, the people of Oslo, Norway have given a Christmas tree to the city of Westminster, England. The gift is an expression of good will and gratitude for Britain's help to Norway during World War II. Since 1971, the Province of Nova Scotia has presented the Boston Christmas tree to the people of Boston, in gratitude for the relief supplies received from the citizens of Boston after a ship exploded in 1917 following a collision in the Halifax, Nova Scotia Harbor. Part of the city was leveled, killing and injuring thousands. Presidential Christmas Trees In 1856 Franklin Pierce, the 14th President of the United States, was the first President to place a Christmas tree in the White House. President Coolidge started the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the White House lawn in 1923. Teddy Roosevelt banned the Christmas tree from the White House for environmental reasons. From 1948 to 1951, President Truman spent Christmas at his home in Independence, Missouri, and lit the National Community Christmas Tree by remote control. Truman agreed to stay at the White House for Christmas 1952, and personally lit the tree. In 1963, the National Christmas Tree was not lit until December 22nd, because of a national 30-day period of mourning following the assassination of President Kennedy. Since 1966, the National Christmas Tree Association has given a Christmas tree to the President and first family for display in the Blue Room. In 1979, the National Christmas Tree was not lit except for the top ornament. This was done to honor the American hostages in Iran. In 1984, the National Christmas tree was lit on December 13thwith temperatures in the 70's, making it one of the warmest tree lightings in history. A Tree Grows In Brooklyn, and Elsewhere Nineteenth century Americans cut their trees in nearby forests. Today most real Christmas trees are grown on farms as sustainable crops like corn or pumpkins. 98 percent of all Christmas trees are grown on farms, while only 2% are cut from the wild. To ensure enough trees for harvest, growers plant one to three seedlings for every tree harvested. In 2012, 46 million Christmas tree seedlings were planted by U.S. growers. More than 2,000 trees are usually planted per acre. On average 1,000-1,500 of these trees will survive. In the northern part of the country, perhaps 750 trees will remain. Almost all trees require shearing to attain the Christmas tree shape. At six to seven feet, trees are ready for harvest. It takes six to ten years of fighting heavy rain, wind, hail and drought to get a mature tree. Most Christmas trees are cut weeks before they get to a retail outlet. It is important to keep them watered thoroughly when they reach your home. In the first week, a Christmas tree in your home will consume as much as a quart of water pe


How many courses are there traditionally in a Ukrainian Christmas Eve supper?

Ukrainian Christmas Eve (Sviaty Vechir) Recipes Ukrainian Christmas Eve (Sviaty Vechir) Recipes Dobryj vechir, Sviaty vechir. Dobrym liudiam na zdorovja. -- "Good evening, Holy evening. To good people for good health." Ukrainians are primarily Orthodox Christians who follow the Julian calendar. As such, they celebrate Christmas Eve and Christmas Day on Jan. 6 and 7, two weeks behind the Gregorian calendar. Ukrainian Christmas Eve is the last meatless meal of Advent as it is in Russia, Poland, and other Slavic countries. In Ukraine, this Holy Supper is known as Sviaty Vechir. While the women of the household are busy preparing the multicourse meal (sometimes as many as 12 to 13 courses, representing the apostles and Christ) that varies from family to family and region to region, the children are assigned the task of decorating the Christmas tree and searching the night sky for the first star. When the star is sighted, it is a signal that the meal can begin. Throughout the day only light snacking is allowed, so the family eagerly awaits the meal. The table is set with the best linens and china, and a sheaf of wheat tied with a ribbon (Didukh), along with a bread known as kolach. As with other Slavs, an extra place is set for departed family members and / or the Christ Child. Before one morsel is eaten, prayers are recited and either the kolach or prosfora (blessed bread) is broken and dipped in honey (and sometimes grated garlic) and shared with each member of the family, from eldest to youngest, with wishes for good health and prosperity in the coming year. This is similar to the Polish custom of breaking Communion-like wafers or oplatki . After dinner, carols are sung and poems are recited by the children. Some presents are exchanged but most are left to be opened on Christmas Day. Everyone attends a midnight church service with the smallest children taking a gift to present at the manger for the needy children of the congregation. In the old days, gifts were not given on Christmas except for candy and other sweets. St. Nicholas Day was the primary gift-giving occasion. Read more about Ukrainian Christmas here . Cooked Wheat Pudding. © Barbara Rolek licensed to About.com, Inc. • Kutya Kutya also is known as kutia, koljivo, colivă, koliva, sochivo, and more depending on which country you happen to be in. This first-course Christmas Eve pudding of sorts is typically made with wheat berries that are sweetened with honey and sometimes augmented with poppy seeds, dried fruits, and nuts. As in Russian families, the kutya is eaten from a common dish to symbolize unity and, in some families, a spoonful of kutya is thrown up to the ceiling. If it sticks, a plentiful honey harvest can be expected. continue reading below our video How to Turn Leftover Summer Produce into Jam Ukrainian Beet Borscht. © Barbara Rolek licensed to About.com, Inc. • Soup Meatless soups like dried mushroom or sauerkraut ( kapusniak ) are popular as is beet borshch on the Ukrainian Holy Supper table. Often, the soup is served with mushroom-filled vushka dumplings , which means " little ears " and are identical to Polish uszka . MIB Pictures / Getty Images • Pickled Foods Pickled whitefish or herring , their silver color and scales all portending good luck and coins, are a must for Ukrainian Christmas Eve dinner. But other pickled items like pickled mushrooms and other vegetables and salads appear in great variety. Fried Lake Perch. © Barbara Rolek licensed to About.com, Inc. • Fish Freshwater fish , usually white fish, carp, lake perch, trout or pike, is always part of the dinner. It is served whole or filleted, breaded and fried, poached, baked, stewed or glazed with aspic, depending on family preferences, and often several varieties appear on the table -- one fried and one prepared another way. Split Peas and Cabbage. © Barbara Rolek licensed to About.com, Inc. • Beans / Legumes / Vegetables Cooked beans or cabbage with dried peas are popular. This latter dish is also popular at Polish Christmas Eve suppers and is known as Kapusta z Grochem . Beans, legu


In the song The Twelve Days of Christmas, how many pipers are there?

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From what does the month of December take its name?

How Did the Months of the Year Get Their Names? | Wonderopolis Wonder of the Day #89 How Did the Months of the Year Get Their Names? How did the months of the year get their names? Have years always started in January and ended in December? What is the Gregorian calendar? Tags: Listen Would you believe January was not always the first month of the year ? The ancient Romans used a different calendar system , and their year began in March and ended in February! Even though our modern system may be quite different from the ancient Romans', they gave us something very important: the months' names. Let's take a look at how the ancient Romans chose the names of the 12 months of the year . March: The ancient Romans insisted that all wars cease during the time of celebration between the old and new years . Since March was the first month of the new year in ancient Rome, some historians believe the Romans named March after Mars , the Roman god of war . April: Three theories exist regarding the origin of April's name. Some say April got its name from the Latin word meaning “second" since April was the second month on the ancient calendar . Others claim it comes from “aperire," a Latin word meaning “to open ," because it represents the opening of buds and flowers in spring . Still others think April was named after the goddess Aphrodite. May: May was named after Maia, an earth goddess of growing plants. June: Apparently, June has always been a popular month for weddings! The Romans named June after Juno, the queen of the gods and patroness of marriage and weddings. July: July was named after Julius Caesar in 44 B.C. Previously, July was called “Quintilis," which is Latin for “fifth." August: August was named after Augustus Caesar in 8 B.C. Previously, August was called “Sextillia," which was Latin for “sixth." Though we think of September, October, November, and December as months 9, 10, 11 and 12, these months were 7, 8, 9, and 10 on the ancient Roman calendar . This is how they got their names. September: September's name comes from septem, Latin for “seven." October: October's name comes from octo, Latin for “eight." November: November's name comes from novem, Latin for “nine." December: December's name come from decem, Latin for “ten." February: Around 690 B.C., Numa Pompilius turned a period of celebration at the end of the year into a month of its own, named after the festival Februa. This is how February got its name. January: Later, Pompilius added another month to the beginning of the year and named it January after Janus, the God of beginnings and endings. In 1582, Pope Gregory adjusted the calendar , so most western nations began celebrating the start of the year on January 1. This new calendar became known as the "Gregorian calendar ." However, England and the American colonies continued to celebrate the new year on the date of the spring equinox in March. It was not until 1752 that the British and their colonies finally adopted the Gregorian calendar . Wonder Words (18) Test your knowledge Wonder What's Next? Ahhh…the great outdoors. Join us tomorrow for a Wonder of the Day that’s a walk in the park. Try It Out We hope you enjoyed learning more about the origins of the names of the months of the year! Be sure to check out the following activities with a friend or family member: Do you throw out your old calendar when it's time to welcome a new year? Don't throw out those old calendars too soon. Recycle them! Collect old calendars from your friends and neighbors and use them to make a variety of fun crafts , including greeting cards, funny pictures, or a puzzle. What month of the year were you born? Re-read the section of today's Wonder of the Day that talks about the month of your birth. How do you feel about being born that month? Does its name have any significance for you? Why or why not? Which month tends to be your favorite month of the year? Why? Share your thoughts with a friend or family member. Which month do they like best? Up for a challenge? Pretend that you've just been named King of the Earth. You're in c


Lake Inari, within the Arctic Circle, is which European country?

Lake Inari | lake, Finland | Britannica.com Lake Inari Lake Ladoga Lake Inari, largest lake in northern Finland , lying near the Russian border. At an elevation of 389 ft (119 m), it is approximately 50 mi (80 km) long and 25 mi (40 km) wide at its farthest points, has an area of 425 sq mi (1,102 sq km), and is about 200 ft (61 m) deep. The lake is fed by the Ivalo River from the southwest and drained by the Paats River on the east to the Arctic Ocean . The town of Inari, a Sami trading centre, is on the southwestern shore. The lake’s excellent fishing and boating attract many tourists. Inari Lake, northern Finland. Finland country located in northern Europe. Finland is one of the world’s most northern and geographically remote countries and is subject to a severe climate. Nearly two-thirds of Finland is blanketed by thick woodlands, making it the most densely forested country in Europe. Finland also forms a... Corrections? Updates? Help us improve this article! Contact our editors with your feedback. MEDIA FOR: You have successfully emailed this. Error when sending the email. Try again later. Edit Mode Submit Tips For Editing We welcome suggested improvements to any of our articles. You can make it easier for us to review and, hopefully, publish your contribution by keeping a few points in mind. Encyclopædia Britannica articles are written in a neutral objective tone for a general audience. You may find it helpful to search within the site to see how similar or related subjects are covered. Any text you add should be original, not copied from other sources. At the bottom of the article, feel free to list any sources that support your changes, so that we can fully understand their context. (Internet URLs are the best.) Your contribution may be further edited by our staff, and its publication is subject to our final approval. Unfortunately, our editorial approach may not be able to accommodate all contributions. Submit Thank You for Your Contribution! Our editors will review what you've submitted, and if it meets our criteria, we'll add it to the article. Please note that our editors may make some formatting changes or correct spelling or grammatical errors, and may also contact you if any clarifications are needed. Uh Oh There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later. Close Date Published: September 07, 2006 URL: https://www.britannica.com/place/Lake-Inari Access Date: January 19, 2017 Share


Herman van Rompuy, the first President of the European Council, was previously prime minister of which country?

Former President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy - Consilium Former President of the European Council The Council of the EU The Council of the European Union The Council of the EU is the institution representing the member states' governments. Also known informally as the EU Council, it is where national ministers from each EU country meet to adopt laws and coordinate policies. Policies Policies The Council of the EU and the European Council work on a wide range of issues affecting the interests of the EU and its citizens. Follow the latest developments on policy-making and on legislation under negotiation. The European Council brings together EU leaders at least four times a year. The Council of the EU meets in different configurations depending on the topic discussed. Committees and working parties handle the preparatory work on files before they are discussed at Council meetings. Documents & Publications Documents & Publications Council and European Council documents are made available through the public register, in accordance with EU rules on transparency. You can also take a look at Council publications, access the archives and search for legislation that the Council negotiates together with the European Parliament. Press Press office The press office is the first point of contact for all media requests. Press officers speak 'off the record' about the Council's activities. The press office holds press events, offers audiovisual coverage of major events and provides facilities for journalists.      Contact The headquarters of the Council of the EU and the European Council are located in Brussels (Belgium). You can get in contact to arrange a visit, ask questions about the work of both institutions, and request a document, among other services. Former President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy Main events of Herman Van Rompuy's presidency Former President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy Share Section Menu Herman Van Rompuy was the first full-time President of the European Council. He was elected for the first time in November 2009, then re-elected for a second term from June 2012 to November 2014. He was replaced by Donald Tusk on 1 December 2014.  Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council 09/09/2014 Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council from 2009 to 2014 Personal reflections on the role of President of the European Council At the conference 'Dove va l'Europa - The State of the Union', Herman Van Rompuy shared his reflections on his time in office as President of the European Council: "For me, the office was just as new as for everybody. I was elected on 19 November 2009. I had prepared a statement for the press in which I gave an idea. Still worth quoting. Back then I said, "Every country should emerge victorious from negotiations. (..) As President of the European Council, I will listen carefully to everyone and I will make sure that our deliberations turn into results for everyone." I also said, "There has been much debate about the profile of the future president but only one profile is possible and it is one of dialogue, unity and action." Building trust is in my view perhaps the most important task of a European Council President.  Herman Van Rompuy Building trust among leaders, among institutions, among countries: it is basis for political decision-making. Especially when decisions are difficult and when they have to be taken by consensus, as normally is the case in the European Council.  How does one build trust? By meeting people, by listening to people, by taking their views into account. For instance, I've made a point throughout my mandate of visiting all members of the European Council in their own capital, in principle once per year. Speaking to presidents and prime ministers in their own working environment gives you a much better idea of what really drives them. (…) All such efforts to build trust paid off at moments of need, at moments of crisis." These reflections are extracted from the fol


Which multi-million-selling car whose front wheels turn 360 degrees celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2009?

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What is the name of the seat used for riding on the back of an elephant?

Why Elephant Riding Should Be Removed from Your List Thailand Why Elephant Riding Should Be Removed from Your List There is an air of romance to riding an elephant. But, there are so many reasons why it should be removed from your bucket list. There is an air of romance to riding an elephant. Sitting atop its back as the giant animals slowly meander down white sand beaches lapping with azure waters, or along rushing streams in the thick of the jungle. It’s the stuff stories, and bucket lists, are made of. Who doesn’t want to say: “I went to Thailand  and rode an elephant” and then whip out their Facebook and scroll through the images from the adventure to all of their friends? But, the truth is, riding elephants shouldn’t be on anyone’s bucket list. In America , organisations such as the Humane Society of the US and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums have come out against riding elephants because of abuse the elephants undergo to learn how to accept riders, and safety concerns. Don't Believe Everything You Hear So, Why Are People Still Riding Them? For most, it is simply lack of awareness.If people saw the videos (which can be found all over the internet) of elephants being beaten with bullhooks or electric prods, or worse, would they be so keen to hop aboard these animals for the sake of saying “I rode an elephant?” Probably not.Electric prods and bullhooks aside, there are a variety of reasons people should skip riding an elephant and opt for more humane ways to get up-close to these creatures.Still debating whether or not you should ride an elephant? Here’s more reasons you should skip the trek and head to a sanctuary that doesn’t have rides or circuses. The Training A long-time tradition in the Thai culture, the Phajaan or crush, is the training method elephants undergo to become a part of the tourism industry. As young elephants, they are torn from their mothers and entrapped in a small confine, then ritualistically abused with bullhooks and bamboo sticks spiked with nails, as well as starved, deprived of sleep and worse, to crush their spirits and become submissive to humans. This is the general and accepted practice in Thailand, and the ones every elephant has undergone that is at a trekking camp or circus. If the fact the in order to be trained to be a part of tourism isn’t enough to convince you skip riding an elephant, there’s more. Elephant Health Their spines cannot support the weight of people. Carrying people on their backs all day can lead to permanent spinal injuries. Imagine carrying a 50 pound backpack for nine hours a day, every day on your back. Even after an hour or so, you can feel the weight of the backpack. Imagine what it would feel like to have it on your back nearly all of your waking hours. And, the long-term damage that can come from having it on your back all day. It’s the same with elephants. Not only is there the issue of their spines not being made to carry people, but the actual implications from having the chair or Howdah attached to their backs. The contraption rubs on the back, causing blisters that can get infected. In addition, there’s the wear and tear on the elephant’s feet. Long-term trekking can cause foot infections and injuries. Social Interaction Elephants are a lot like humans. They socialize, have families and friends, feel pain, sorrow, happiness and more. When they are at trekking camps, they are often times not with other elephants. They live their lives essentially in solitary confinement at some camps.  Living Conditions Babies are chained to mothers during treks, which can cause the little ones harm. When they are chained to their moms on a trek, they must keep pace with the mom as she walks, which is often times difficult. In addition, they cannot stop and rest or nurse. They must continue trekking. Often times to continue trekking, the guide (or mahout) will prod them with a bullhook to keep them moving. The bullhook, which elephants remember from their torture during the phajaan, can immediately strike fear in them. For the small few, this fear can trigger a rea


Who composed Pomp and Circumstance No.4 in 1907?

Elgar - His Music : Pomp and Circumstance - Elgar's other marches POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE Elgar's other marches Some people have considered Elgar�s marches to be a manifestation of jingoism, but his own attitude was unequivocal: �I know that there are a lot of people who like to celebrate events with music. To those people I have given tunes. Is that wrong?� The first work in this genre was the Imperial March (Opus 32) written to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897. It was commissioned by the publishers, Novellos, and proved an instant success. Then came the first two Pomp and Circumstance marches, which premiered together. (Opus number 39 applies to all five marches.) The second, in A minor, dedicated to the composer Granville Bantock, was very different from the first. No.3 in C minor, completed in 1904 and dedicated to Elgar�s great friend, Ivor Atkins, is more introspective than either. It begins with a persistent rhythm while its A flat trio is lightly scored. With the exception of No.1, it is probably No.4, in G major, that is the most popular of all Elgar�s marches. Written in 1907, it was dedicated to the George Robertson Sinclair, organist at Hereford Cathedral. Its majestic trio tune was the only other one to have words added. Elgar�s wife, Alice wrote The Kingsway in 1909 to celebrate the opening of a London street, but better known are the words by the writer A.P. Herbert, All men shall be free, often used during the Second World War. Elgar�s next two marches were the Coronation March (Opus 65) of 1911, written to celebrate the coronation of King George V, and the Empire March of 1924 for the Empire Exhibition at Wembley. The former displays a kind of brooding anger and, although played at the coronation, never achieved the success of some of the earlier works. The latter has some of the finest scoring that even Elgar, a master of orchestration, achieved. The final Pomp and Circumstance March to be completed, No.5 in C major, was written in 1930 at the instigation of Sinclair�s successor at Hereford, Percy Hull, to whom it was dedicated. Many consider its trio tune the greatest and subtlest of them all, although it never achieved the popularity of Nos.1 and 4. A sixth Pomp and Circumstance March exists in fragmentary form. Continue to :


What is the basic monetary unit in Vietnam?

Vietnamese monetary unit - definition of Vietnamese monetary unit by The Free Dictionary Vietnamese monetary unit - definition of Vietnamese monetary unit by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Vietnamese+monetary+unit Related to Vietnamese monetary unit: Papuan monetary unit ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: monetary unit - a unit of money dong - the basic unit of money in Vietnam hao - 10 hao equal 1 dong in Vietnam Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: Copyright © 2003-2017 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.


In which London park does the annual Frieze Art Fair take place?

Frieze Art Fair - Events and festivals in London - Accorhotels City Guide Contact details Art in the park. Taking place every year in the picturesque setting of Regent's Park in London, the Frieze Art Fair is an international showcase for established artists as well as talented newcomers. More than 150 galleries from all over the world come to this show to exhibit works by the artists they represent. Exhibitions, discussions, screenings, concerts and workshops will all feature on the programme this year. Address


Metachrosis is the ability of some animals to do what?

Metachrosis Interpretation Translation Metachrosis Metachrosis Met`a*chro"sis, n. [NL., from Gr. ? beyond + ? a coloring .] (Biol.)  The power of changing color at will by the expansion of special pigment cells, under nerve influence , as seen in many  reptiles, fishes, etc. --Cope.  [1913 Webster] The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000. Look at other dictionaries: metachrosis — noun The ability to change colour by the expansion and contraction of chromatophores …   Wiktionary metachrosis — A change of color, such as occurs in certain animals, e.g., the chameleon, by expansion and contraction of chromatophores. [meta + G. chrosis, a coloring] * * * meta·chro·sis .met ə krō səs n, pl chro·ses .sēz the power of some animals (as many… …   Medical dictionary metachrosis — [ˌmɛtə krəʊsɪs] noun Zoology the ability of some animals, e.g. chameleons, to change colour. Origin C19: mod. L., from meta + Gk khrōsis colouring …   English new terms dictionary metachrosis — meta·chro·sis …   English syllables metachrosis —   n. ability to change colour voluntarily …   Dictionary of difficult words metachrosis — …   Useful english dictionary


Where on the human head would you find an epicanthic fold?

Epicanthic fold [Archive] - The Apricity Forum: A European Cultural Community Also occurs in Scandinavians, and is common in Scandinavian babies. Fascinating. This is from Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epicanthic_fold), but it mentions no other source. ï¿½trï¿½m 06-25-2009, 08:37 PM Fascinating. This is from Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epicanthic_fold), but it mentions no other source. How dare you question Wikipedia's truthfulness? Wikipedia is accurate[citation needed] Treffie 06-26-2009, 01:36 AM There are two types of epicanthic fold, an inner one and an outer one. It is the inner one that usually distinguishes more eastern looking populations from western ones. Barreldriver, you have the beginnings of an outer epicanthic fold. Tabiti 06-26-2009, 07:16 AM Maybe it's evolutional sign, developed in regions with more wind - cold or sandy. That explains why Scandinavians and Africans have it. I don't think I have it or? Guapo 06-26-2009, 07:19 AM Maybe it's evolutional sign, developed in regions with more wind - cold or sandy. That explains why Scandinavians and Africans have it. I don't think I have it or? No you don't have it. Nice eyes btw. Guapo 06-26-2009, 07:22 AM I see no epicanthus here, Barreldriver. I do however see the fleshy skin fold common amongst UP Europid types as a result of low orbital height. I'm talking about the fold of skin over your eyes/below your brow. I have that too.Exactly like Barreldriver's eyes. Brï¿½nnvin 06-26-2009, 08:00 AM Also occurs in Scandinavians, and is common in Scandinavian babies. I never saw it here, is there some other source in addition to wikipedia claiming it? This is total misinformation... I never saw it here, is there some other source in addition to wikipedia claiming it? This is total misinformation... Why you think that? I think I saw a lot of pictures about Scandinavians with this kind of eyes shape, with light color, there were so beautiful,btw. But I am too much lazy to search the net for pictures:) Amarantine Leader of Libya Muammar al-Gaddafi, a North African UP. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/36/Muammar_al-Gaddafi_at_the_AU_summit.jpg/400px-Muammar_al-Gaddafi_at_the_AU_summit.jpg He has this fold becouse of his age. Loki 06-26-2009, 10:12 AM I lived with this beautiful Swedish girl (http://www.theapricity.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1028&stc=1&d=1237244411) in a house in London. It can't be observed clearly in this picture, but she appeared to have some sort of epicanthic folds on closer inspection. Totally gorgeous girl, there is no look I find more attractive than the Scandinavian blonde. Amarantine 06-26-2009, 10:17 AM I lived with this beautiful Swedish girl (http://www.theapricity.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1028&stc=1&d=1237244411) in a house in London. It can't be observed clearly in this picture, but she appeared to have some sort of epicanthic folds on closer inspection. Totally gorgeous girl, there is no look I find more attractive than the Scandinavian blonde. She is beautiful, and for me she has epicanthic fold...I am glad you agreed with me...but may be there are more types of epicanthic folds? Brï¿½nnvin 06-26-2009, 10:32 AM Why you think that? I think I saw a lot of pictures about Scandinavians with this kind of eyes shape, with light color, there were so beautiful,btw. But I am too much lazy to search the net for pictures:) Why I simply disagree with what is posted on wikipedia (wikipedia is an interesting tool when they to link a specific information to a credible source, if not, it is biased), in some way they generalize only on Scandinavians populations without even posting a source, and others, the Eastern Europeans, Finns, Southern Eastern Europeans where are they? Not to mention that the text in question is extremely poor in information... Loki 06-26-2009, 10:48 AM She is beautiful, and for me she has epicanthic fold...I am glad you agreed with me...but may be there are more types of epicanthic folds? If this is some kind of epicanthus, it's likely a localized Northern ad


Which British prime minister resigned in 1940?

BBC - History -   British History in depth: Prime Ministers and Politics Timeline On This Day Prime Ministers and Politics Timeline Do you know which prime minister brought 'fallen women' to 10 Downing Street? Or which one fought a duel? Or who was known as 'the Goat'? Take a political journey through nearly 300 years of high ideals and low cunning, from Gordon Brown to the first man to hold prime ministerial powers, Robert Walpole. Margaret Thatcher Conservative, 1979 - 1990 Britain's first female prime minister came to power with the country descending into industrial and economic chaos. A relatively inexperienced politician, she nonetheless adopted a personal style of indomitable self-confidence and brooked no weakness in herself or her colleagues. Derisively dubbed the 'Iron Lady' by the Soviet press, she wore the moniker with pride. Her government's free-market policies included trade liberalisation, deregulation, sweeping privatisation, breaking the power of the unions, focus on the individual and the creation of an 'enterprise culture'. 'Thatcherism' has had a profound and lasting economic and social impact on Britain, and still sharply divides opinion to this day. The first PM to serve three consecutive terms (including two 'landslide' victories) she was eventually toppled by her own party following the disastrous imposition of a 'poll tax'. Nonetheless, she is generally considered to be one of the best peace time prime ministers of the 20th Century. James Callaghan Labour, 1976 - 1979 Callaghan inherited the office of prime minister following the surprise resignation of Harold Wilson. With only a tiny parliamentary majority to support him, he faced an increasingly one-sided confrontation with organised labour in the form of rampant strike action. Things came to a head in the so-called 'Winter of Discontent', a phrase from Shakespeare borrowed by Callaghan himself to describe the events leading up to February 1979. Britain was 'strikebound', with public servants staging mass walk outs, leaving food and fuel supplies undelivered, rubbish uncollected and - most notoriously - bodies unburied. Things became so bad in Hull it was dubbed 'the second Stalingrad'. The tabloid press has since been accused of overstating the severity of the situation (and wrongly quoting him as saying 'Crisis? What Crisis?') but it was enough at the time to sound the death knell for Callaghan's government later in the same year. Harold Wilson Labour, 1974 - 1976 In March 1974, Wilson became prime minister for the third time at the head of a minority government, following the first hung parliament (one where no party holds a majority) for 45 years. Often described as a wily fixer and negotiator, it took all of his skills to hold on to power in the face of economic and industrial turmoil. His party was also sharply divided, with many Labour members of parliament (MPs) bitter about Wilson's manoeuvring against his colleagues. He called another general election in October 1974, thereby ending the shortest parliament since 1681, and was returned to office with a majority of just three seats. He presided over a referendum on Britain's membership of the European Economic Community (EEC), and a collapse in the value of the pound which prompted a humiliating 'rescue operation' by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Exhausted, Wilson resigned saying 'politicians should not go on and on'. Edward Heath Conservative, 1970 - 1974 Heath succeeded in taking Britain into the European Economic Community (EEC), the precursor to the European Union, despite two previous failed attempts by Britain to gain entry, in 1961 and 1967. But his government was dogged by torrid industrial relations and recurrent economic crises. Things came to a head in January 1974, when industry was put on a 'three-day week' to conserve fuel. Fuel was in dangerously short supply following a combination of domestic industrial action (coal miners on 'work-to-rule') and a quadrupling of prices by Middle Eastern oil exporting nations in the wake of Israel's victory in the Yom Kipp


What is the name of the plant in the 1986 film the Little Shop of Horrors?

Little Shop of Horrors (1986) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Little Shop of Horrors ( 1986 ) PG-13 | A nerdy florist finds his chance for success and romance with the help of a giant man-eating plant who demands to be fed. Director: Howard Ashman (screenplay), Howard Ashman (based on the musical play "Little Shop of Horrors") | 2 more credits  » Stars: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 31 titles created 31 Jul 2011 a list of 33 titles created 29 Aug 2012 a list of 21 titles created 04 Nov 2013 a list of 22 titles created 02 Aug 2015 a list of 25 titles created 8 months ago Title: Little Shop of Horrors (1986) 6.9/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for     2     Oscars. Another    2 wins & 11 nominations. See more awards  » Videos Directors: Roger Corman, Charles B. Griffith, and 1 more credit  » Stars: Jonathan Haze, Jackie Joseph, Mel Welles A newly engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must pay a call to the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Director: Jim Sharman Three actors accept an invitation to a Mexican village to perform their onscreen bandit fighter roles, unaware that it is the real thing. Director: John Landis A selfish, cynical T.V. executive is haunted by three spirits bearing lessons on Christmas Eve. Director: Richard Donner Two friends who are dissatisfied with their jobs decide to join the army for a bit of fun. Director: Ivan Reitman A successful psychotherapist loses his mind after one of his most dependent patients, an obsessive-compulsive neurotic, tracks him down during his family vacation. Director: Frank Oz A star bowler whose career was prematurely "cut off" hopes to ride a new prodigy to success and riches. Directors: Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly Stars: Woody Harrelson, Randy Quaid, Bill Murray Edit Storyline Seymour Krelborn is a nerdy orphan working at Mushnik's, a flower shop in urban Skid Row. He harbors a crush on fellow co-worker Audrey Fulquard, and is berated by Mr. Mushnik daily. One day as Seymour is seeking a new mysterious plant, he finds a very mysterious unidentified plant which he calls Audrey II. The plant seems to have a craving for blood and soon begins to sing for his supper. Soon enough, Seymour feeds Audrey's sadistic dentist boyfriend to the plant and later, Mushnik for witnessing the death of Audrey's ex. Will Audrey II take over the world or will Seymour and Audrey defeat it? Written by HannahMontaniwitz A Singing Plant. A Daring Hero. A Sweet Girl. A Demented Dentist. See more  » Genres: Comedy  | Musical  | Romance  | Sci-Fi Motion Picture Rating           ( MPAA ) Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material including comic horror violence, substance abuse, language and sex references | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 19 December 1986 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Der kleine Horrorladen See more  » Filming Locations: 70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints)| Dolby Stereo (35 mm prints) Color: Did You Know? Trivia Two of the Greek chorus girls, Tichina Arnold and Tisha Campbell-Martin would later star together in the TV show Martin (1992). See more » Goofs The first bum in "Downtown." See more » Quotes [first lines] Narrator : On the twenty-third day of the month of September, in an early year of a decade not too long before our own, the human race suddenly encountered a deadly threat to its very existence. And this terrifying enemy surfaced, as such enemies often do, in the seemingly most innocent and unlikely of places... See more » Crazy Credits "Special Thanks" are given to Paul Dooley , because his scenes as Patrick Martin were cut and re-cast with Jim Belushi . Dooley's scenes are restored for the Director's cut, and consequently Belushi gets the "Special Thanks" instead. See more » Connections (Un