Thursday, July 23, 2020

Random Fun Facts

What was the "World's Most Terrifying Living Creature" introduced in 1938?


A:  Gargantua The Great!


What toy manufacturer owned Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus (1971-1982)?

A:  Mattel


In 1951 what movie was filmed on the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey location?


A:  The Greatest Show on Earth


Term referring to the direction the wagon poles or tongues should face when the flat cars were loaded to facilitate unloading for the next day's show?

A:  Poles to engine (or Poles to caboose)


From how far off can you hear the music of the parade's steam calliope?


A:  On a quiet day, four miles away - seven miles over water


About how long was the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey train?

A:  One mile


More fun trivia to come! 

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