Ancient New York Tsunami

Apparently, about 2,300 years ago a massive tsunami crashed into the New York region of North America. (see this link) While researching this I came across the United States Geological Survey website, which for trivia nuts like me, is a gold mine of information for use in quizzes!

Is this possible today? The answer is "Yes!". In fact, terrorists armed with the right weapons could wreak such havoc on the Eastern Seaboard of the USA! Well, that's my theory and I've written a film outline that exploits this possibility. All it now needs is a proper thriller writer to turn it into a screenplay and we could all be richly entertained!

Your Bank Holiday Monday questions are: -

1. Today in 2003, Idaho Gem was the first clone of which animal family to be born?
   
   
2. Actress Audrey Hepburn (right), who was born today in 1929, won an Oscar for her performance in which 1953 romantic comedy co-starring Gregory Peck?
   
   
3. Who entered Atlanta US Penitentiary today in 1932 for tax evasion?

Yesterday's Answers: 1. Jamaica; 2. True; 3. Stephen Hendry

New Birmingham Library Unveiled

The design for the new Birmingham Library has been unveiled. It is bound to be controversial (what new building isn't?!?), but I think it looks ten times better than the old library!

Your Friday 'treats' are: -

1. Which rapid mail service crossing North America officially opened today in 1860?

   
   
2. What was the title of the multi-Platinum debut album by Leona Lewis (right), who was born today in 1985?
   
   
3. In which country was the sports newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport first published today in 1896?

Yesterday's Answers: 1. Debbie McGee; 2. Spain; 3. Hans Christian Andersen