Groucho's Fact Hunt

[Groucho]

Please feel free to use this as a teaching resource.

 

[Groucho]

Because of their levels of radioactive contamination, Marie Curie’s papers from the 1890s are considered too dangerous to handle. Even her cookbook is highly radioactive. Her papers are kept in lead-lined boxes, and those who wish to consult them must wear protective clothing.

 

[PITA]

Herod's first wife was called Doris.

Was she a cleaner at Everton?

 

[summerisle]

Was she a cleaner at Everton?

On the Buses.

 

[bigjonny]

On the Buses.

Doris Hare played Stan’s mum

 

[larbert toffee]

Doris Hare played Stan’s mum

Doris Hare turned down the role of Ena Sharples.

 

[4737carlin]

Shakespeare wrote King Lear when he was self isolating from the Bubonic Plague

 

[Bluesaint]

Shakespeare wrote King Lear when he was self isolating from the Bubonic Plague

Hope he stockpiled enough of Ye Olde toilet paper.

 

[Tommy Chong]

Apparently a young Ludwig van Beethoven did meet Mozart once in his lifetime before he died. Like most things in history, it can't be 100% accurately verified, but the encounter goes something like this:

'Beethoven made his appearance in Vienna as a youthful musician of promise in the spring of 1787, but was only able to remain there a short time; he was introduced to Mozart, and played to him at his request. Mozart, considering the piece he performed to be a studied show-piece, was somewhat cold in his expressions of admiration. Beethoven, noticing this, begged for a theme for improvisation, and, inspired by the presence of the master he revered so highly, played in such a manner as gradually to engross Mozart's whole attention; turning quietly to the bystanders, he said emphatically, "Mark that young man; he will make himself a name in the world!"'

 

[degsy]

Shakespeare wrote King Lear when he was self isolating from the Bubonic Plague

Shakespear may have first coined the word 'gear' for drugs

"Let me have a dram of poison, such soon-speeding gear
As will dispense its self through all the veins..."

Romeo and juliet, act V, scene 1

 

[chrismpw]

Shakespear may have first coined the word 'gear' for drugs

"Let me have a dram of poison, such soon-speeding gear
As will dispense its self through all the veins..."

Romeo and juliet, act V, scene 1

This will piddle off all the wannabe hard, drugged up, hoodie wearing youths if they suddenly find they're quoting Shakespeare lol

 

[summerisle]

 

[Jamo Martinez]

The bacteria which causes the plague lasts 39 days.

 

[Eggs]

....former Everton youngster, Chris Priest, scored the last Football League goal of the 20th Century whilst playing for Macclesfield.

 

[aazak]