Wednesday, February 27, 2013

John Steinbeck

American Treasure Tour Trivia Blog ~

Birthday Pick:
American Writer John Steinbeck 1902

According to Wikipedia, which of the following works did Steinbeck consider his best?
a.  East of Eden
b.  Of Mice and Men
c.  The Grapes of Wrath
*answer at bottom of post

Died on this Date:  2008 Boyd Coddington ~ American Hot Rod Designer
Coddington's CadZZilla at the 2005 Hot Rod Show Austin TX  source Wikipedia


Today's Song: Hot Rod Lincoln

Today's Quote:  
The world runs on individuals pursuing their self interests. The great achievements of civilization have not come from government bureaus. Einstein didn't construct his theory under order from a, from a bureaucrat. Henry Ford didn't revolutionize the automobile industry that way. 
Milton Friedman 
Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/words/au/automobile133789.html#fU3CRvtqiFydigtR.99 

On This Date in History:  1951 ~ Twenty-second Amendment to the Constitution was ratified limiting Presidents to two terms.



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a.  East of Eden

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