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American writer Margaret Mitchell only published one novel during her lifetime - Gone with the Wind - and it became one of the most popular novels in the history of American publishing. In 1939, an extraordinarily successful film version of the book was released, transferring the romantic, panoramic portrait of the Civil War and Reconstruction periods in Georgia to the big screen. The movie won 10 Academy Awards. What is the last line spoken in the film? [url=https://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/Gone+with+the+Wind+(film)[/url]
Historic Trivia pick - Cat Mandu
THE FELINE WHO WAS A TRUE PARTY ANIMAL
Few jobs offer as many chances for personal embarrassment and career-destroying scandals as that of political party boss. That's what makes the spotless career of one Cat Mandu of Great Britain so exemplary. For several years he helped lead a high-profile - albeit not very powerful - political organisation. If there was trouble, he always landed on his feet. And if there was controversy, he knew how to keep his mouth shut.
Actually, he had little choice on that count. Because he couldn't talk. Because he was a cat. Specifically, a large ginger tomcat owned by Alan Hope, who was also known as Howling Laud Hope.
What sort of organisation would grant leadership to a feline? None other than the Official Monster Raving Loony Party. As one can surmise from the name, the group isn't entirely serious. Founded in 1983 by musician David Sutch (a.k.a. Screaming Lord Sutch), it has offered candidates for numerous elections, from seats in Parliament to t heh lowliest local posts. Their platform has, at various times, included a call to abolish the income tax; to retrain police officers "too stupid" to do their jobs as vicars in the Church of England; and to require passports for pets.
Ironically, this last idea was taken up by the actual political parties and adopted.
There's little chance of them following the Loony's decision to put an animal in charge, however. In 1999, after Screaming Lord Sutch's suicide, the faithful gathered at the Golden Lion Hotel in Ashburton, Devon, to select a new leader.
According to Loony lore, the vote produced a tie between acting chairman Howling Laud Hope and his pet. By general acclamation, he and Cat Mandu became joint leaders.
The feline performed his duties with distinction. He even produced the party's 2001 political manifesto - a blank page. Sadly, his career was cut short when, in July 2022, he was run over by a car while crossing the street. Not that the feline flavour of the Official Monster Raving Loony Party has been totally expunged. In 1978, the organisation had adopted the leopard as its official Party Animal, which it remains to this day.
Gone with the Wind Premieres in Atlanta, Georgia
American writer Margaret Mitchell only published one novel during her lifetime - Gone with the Wind - and it became one of the most popular novels in the history of American publishing. In 1939, an extraordinarily successful film version of the book was released, transferring the romantic, panoramic portrait of the Civil War and Reconstruction periods in Georgia to the big screen. The movie won 10 Academy Awards. What is the last line spoken in the film? [url=https://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/Gone+with+the+Wind+(film)[/url]
- 2009 - Maiden flight of Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Considered to be one of Boeing's most fuel-efficient airplanes, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner has suffered from problems associated with its lithium-ion batteries. - 1978 - US recognizes China
30 years after the creation of the People's Republic of China, President Jimmy Carter announced that the United States would formally recognize the communist country starting January 1, 1979. The announcement also called for the severing of relations with Taiwan, a position that was quickly reversed under protests. - 1933 - Twenty-first Amendment to U.S. Constitution comes into effect
Ratified on December 5 of the same year, the amendment repealed the prohibition on alcohol in the United States which had come into force on January 17, 1920, when the 18th amendment took effect. - 1791 - U.S. Bill of Rights becomes law
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution of the United States are known as the Bill of Rights. They became law after Virginia ratified the amendments.
Historic Trivia pick - Cat ManduTHE FELINE WHO WAS A TRUE PARTY ANIMAL
Few jobs offer as many chances for personal embarrassment and career-destroying scandals as that of political party boss. That's what makes the spotless career of one Cat Mandu of Great Britain so exemplary. For several years he helped lead a high-profile - albeit not very powerful - political organisation. If there was trouble, he always landed on his feet. And if there was controversy, he knew how to keep his mouth shut.
Actually, he had little choice on that count. Because he couldn't talk. Because he was a cat. Specifically, a large ginger tomcat owned by Alan Hope, who was also known as Howling Laud Hope.
What sort of organisation would grant leadership to a feline? None other than the Official Monster Raving Loony Party. As one can surmise from the name, the group isn't entirely serious. Founded in 1983 by musician David Sutch (a.k.a. Screaming Lord Sutch), it has offered candidates for numerous elections, from seats in Parliament to t heh lowliest local posts. Their platform has, at various times, included a call to abolish the income tax; to retrain police officers "too stupid" to do their jobs as vicars in the Church of England; and to require passports for pets.
Ironically, this last idea was taken up by the actual political parties and adopted.
There's little chance of them following the Loony's decision to put an animal in charge, however. In 1999, after Screaming Lord Sutch's suicide, the faithful gathered at the Golden Lion Hotel in Ashburton, Devon, to select a new leader.
According to Loony lore, the vote produced a tie between acting chairman Howling Laud Hope and his pet. By general acclamation, he and Cat Mandu became joint leaders.
The feline performed his duties with distinction. He even produced the party's 2001 political manifesto - a blank page. Sadly, his career was cut short when, in July 2022, he was run over by a car while crossing the street. Not that the feline flavour of the Official Monster Raving Loony Party has been totally expunged. In 1978, the organisation had adopted the leopard as its official Party Animal, which it remains to this day.
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