Mr. Smarty Pants Knows...
By Mr. Smarty Pants, Fri., July 28, 1995
Alexander the Great was only known as "Alexander the Invincible" during his lifetime. It wasn't until a few months after his death that the Romans named him "Great."
Madonna's security firm is Protection One.
The word "moxie" may mean "spunk" or "guts," but it's also a registered trademark for a soft drink. Founded in Lowell, Massachusetts, in 1844 by Dr. Augustin Thompson, Moxie was originally touted as a patented medicine. Today, it's a soft drink being manufactured and sold in New England states.
There's a laundromat in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where each machine has been given a woman's name.
The above is information which Mr. Smarty Pants read in a book, a magazine, or the newspaper; heard on the radio; saw on television; or overheard at a party. Got any facts? Leave a message for Mr. Smarty Pants, at 454-5766, ext. 226 for possible inclusion in the column. e-mail: [email protected]
