The term "sardines," as used on the cans seen at your local supermarket, is a generic term that doesn't refer to a particular type of fish. In fact, the U.N.'s Food and Agriculture Organization recognizes 21 species of fish that may be called sardines. The word itself is derived from the Mediterranean island of Sardinia, where such fish were once found in abundance.
Who was Arthur Q. Bryan, and why should you care about him? He was the first voice of Warner Bros. toon Elmer Fudd, one of the very few voices not originated by Mel Blanc. Brooklyn native Bryan had regular roles on the radio series "The Great Gildersleeve" and "Fibber McGee and Molly." Some Warner Bros.
DVD cartoon collections feature Bryan as himself speaking normally, having no trouble with his L's and R's.
According to Guinness World Records, the world's most dangerous bird is a native of:
A) North America
B) South America
C) Asia
D) Australia
Previous answer: Lake Placid, N.Y., hosted the Winter Olympics in 1932 and 1980.
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