It made its appearance first in a 1707 painting "Les deux carrosses" by Claude Gillot. They were called vinaigrettes because of their resemblance to the wheel barrows of vinegar makers used in the streets of Paris in the 17th and 18th century. However, the present name is corrupted Japanese for "human-powered vehicle".
What am I talking about?
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Friday, April 18, 2008
86. The Shining?
It is a combination of the words meaning a shine or luster given by the sugar content in the sauce, and cooking method of grilling or broiling. Traditionally the meat is dipped in or brushed with sauce several times before and during cooking.
What?
What?
Thursday, April 17, 2008
85. Arch Rivals...
A and B were mentioned as potential nobel laureates in 1915, but it is believed that due to their animosity toward each other neither was ever given the award, despite their enormous scientific contributions. There is some indication that each sought to minimize the other one's achievements and right to win the award; that both refused to ever accept the award if the other received it first; and that both rejected any possibility of sharing it—as was rumored in the press at the time. As a matter of fact B had a greater financial need for the award than A; in 1916, he filed for bankruptcy.
Identify A and B?
Identify A and B?
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
84. Connect?
Elston Gunn, Blind Boy Grunt, Lucky-Boo , Elmer Johnson, Sergei Petrov, Jack Frost, Jack Fate, Willow Scarlet, and Robert Milkwood Thomas.
Friday, April 11, 2008
83. The unmakeable movie?
In this forthcoming movie, the main character, Silvan Tompkins, has a particular gift for reading people's faces and body language. He tries to use his ability in the corporate world but ends up helping his rich father win a lawsuit by observing potential judges in the case.
Based on a single chapter of a best-selling book which many felt could not be converted into a movie.
Which book?
Based on a single chapter of a best-selling book which many felt could not be converted into a movie.
Which book?
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
82. Inseparable Companion?
The origin of the term comes from the pickpocket slang of the late 19th and early 20th century. The "______" was the front side pocket of a pair of trousers, and was found to be the pocket safest from theft giving rise to the word meaning an inseparable companion.
What word?
What word?
Monday, April 7, 2008
81. Magnificent Seven?
This is the story of seven brothers who immigrated to USA from Italy eventually settling at California as machinists. Inspired by an airshow brother Rachele and brothers set up an aircraft manufacturing company called "______ Brothers." The business was short lived. The brothers stopped making aircrafts as brother Giacondo died in a plane accident and changed the line of business to making agricultural pumps. But the major turning point came when brother Candido utilized the company's expertise to make something for his son Kenneth who was suffering from of rheumatoid arthritis.
Who are these famous brothers?
Who are these famous brothers?
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