On March 6, 1869, Dmitri Mendeleev presented the first Periodic Table of the Elements to the Russian Chemical Society. What memories do you have of your high-school chemistry course? I remember there was one day where we were in the lab and I spilled some of the thing we were doing on my nylons and completely ruined them. My mom had to bring me new ones because we had to have them for our choir concert.
On March 6, 1899, the Bayer company registered aspirin as a trademark. When did you last take medication for pain? Two days ago for a really bad sinus headace.
On March 6, 1853, Giuseppe Verdi’s opera La Traviata premiered in Venice. How do you feel about opera? I never really given it a chance and really don’t have much interest. I’m more of the musical type.
On March 6, 1947, American film director Rob Reiner (Meathead!) was born. Which of these Reiner-directed films have you seen, and what do you think of them?
- The Bucket List (2007) Yes… great movie
- Rumor Has It… (2005) Yes…liked it
- Alex & Emma (2003) NO
- The Story of Us (1999) Yes… great movie
- Ghosts of Mississippi (1996) NO
- The American President (1995) NO
- North (1994) NO
- A Few Good Men (1992) NO
- Misery (1990) NO
- When Harry Met Sally… (1989) Yes…. LOVE IT!!!
- The Princess Bride (1987) Yes…. LOVE IT!!!
- Stand by Me (1986) NO
- The Sure Thing (1985) NO
- This Is Spinal Tap (1984) NO
On March 6, 1972, American basketball-player Shaquille O’Neal was born. How do you feel about basketball? I use to love it more than I do now… I played when younger. Now it’s ok.