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Originally Posted by Bill-n-Brillo
Interesting stuff, 2B.
Here's another one. I've actually tried this one myself on some younger folks: Ask them in what year Columbus discovered America. Usually, you'll get a "deer in the headlights" stare back  ........or some completely off-the-wall guess that's wrong. If you want to make the person feel a bit better, tell them the Bonus Question is: In what year did the War of 1812 begin?............................ 
History doesn't seem to be a subject that gets much play in schools nowadays.
Bill  |
Bonus question Answer -They might guess 1955 or some year before they were born.
I remember watching You Bet Your Life with Groucho Marks and the consolation prize question was, "What is the color of George Washington's white horse?" and the contestant missed it.
Joe