January 20Jan 20 Oh JB...you know you would have gotten it wrong anyways... 🤣 LOL However, even though your record here is dismal at best, I'm going to join you in choosing D: The employee that created the candy So if anybody leads anybody astray I won't be ME getting blamed this time! (I blame the nerd who came up with "Mickey" rather than the name that made actual sense on that last one!).
January 20Jan 20 Well, this time JB, I think you are correct. It was named for the employee who created it, so D. Final answer.
January 20Jan 20 Wow, now you guys are putting pressure on me! I kinda like the idea of leading people astray; it's my chosen path in life. I think Wowman waits to see what my answer is, then picks one of the other choices, whether it's the correct answer or not. Yes, I'm sure that's how it works.
January 23Jan 23 Author The correct answer for Question 6: Topic of Big Business The ‘Reese’ in Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups is named for what? D: The employee that created the candy Harry Burnett Reese was a Hershey employee who created the famous candy in the 1920s.
January 23Jan 23 Author Question 7: Topic of Big Business What was the first charge card called? A: Diner Club B: American Express C: Bank Americard D: Eurocheque
January 23Jan 23 What was the first charge card called? I think I read this somewhere...I really should ask Citytrader as he around back then...but I'm going to say A: Diner Club See JB...you (finally...) got one right!!! Yay!
January 23Jan 23 Now I'm angry that I got one right. It ruined my perfect record. 😠 I'm going to look over Wagi's shoulder again and copy what he wrote, A: Diner Club. I do know there was a movie from the 1940s(?) with "Diner Club" in the title. Maybe starring Danny Kaye? I've never seen it though, so I'm not sure. (I'm really resisting the urge to Google it right now!)
January 24Jan 24 I think we have a trifecta. It was indeed Diner's Club. Taught this in my US History II class!
January 28Jan 28 Author Question 7: Topic of Big Business - Correct Answer What was the first charge card called? A: Diner Club
January 28Jan 28 Author Question 8: Topic of Big Business What was KFC’s Colonel Sanders real first name? A: Harland B: Harper C: Harley D: Percy
January 29Jan 29 Hey, my butt is not up for discussion here! A: Harland. My butt will not be silenced!
February 1Feb 1 Author Answer to Question 8: Topic of Big Business What was KFC’s Colonel Sanders real first name? A: Harland
February 1Feb 1 Author Question 9: Topic of Big Business What do many farmers add to their cow’s conventional feed as a cheap substitute for corn? A: Skittles B: Dandelions C: Baby formula D: Carrots
February 1Feb 1 Hmmmm, well, I can't imagine it would be Skittles or baby formula; those things are expensive! I suppose if the farmers grew their own carrots, that would be pretty cheap. But dandelions are everywhere! So I'll say, B: Dandelions. (If the answer is Skittles I'm gonna beat you up. ) Oh wait... Dandelions are quite bitter, that would probably affect the taste of the milk. I'm changing my guess to, D: Carrots. I know it's usually best to go with your first instinct, but my first instincts, stink.
February 2Feb 2 Hmmm...a difficult one! I don't think it's dandelions, both because as JB pointed out - they are bitter and could affect the taste of the milk...plus I don't recall ever seeing large fields of dandelions waiting to be harvested for cattle food (not counting my old next-door neighbors back yard...). Growing up near farms I'm thinking carrots (as were potatoes) can be a choking hazard for cows, especially since they repeatedly burp them up and re-chew what is a hard texture unless they are finely ground up.. Baby formula is possible, although it has a lot of proteins. It is made largely with milk byproducts, which baby cows certainly consume. But I seem to recall a news story some years back where excess or damaged candy (it might have been Skittles, I don't recall...) was hauled to feedlots to give to cattle. Seemed strange but I think they mentioned it was because of the sugars and starch found in the candy, which would also be found in the corn. I don't think it's a widespread thing, just cattle near a candy factory I'd think. I may be going out on a limb here... But my guess is A: Skittles Edited February 2Feb 2 by Wabigbear
February 2Feb 2 I have absolutely no idea. I grew up in suburban sprawl! I'll pick C: Baby Formula One of us has to be right! 😆
February 2Feb 2 Wow, we're all over the place on this one. I figured the farmers would grind up the carrots in some sort of machine and add them to the Purina Cow Chow. I hate to admit it, but I also have some vague memory of candy being added to cow feed. But I refuse to acknowledge it!
February 3Feb 3 Author You guys are cracking me up. You really should think about officially joining the game live next time I have some openings. This way I can track how you really do or not.
February 3Feb 3 Thanks for the invite, but what the heck is the answer??? 🤣 Edited February 3Feb 3 by citytrader
February 4Feb 4 Since JB left answer B: Dandelions to rot, I'll pick that one back up! Something, sometime, eventually...
February 6Feb 6 Author Answer to Question 9: Topic of Big Business What do many farmers add to their cow’s conventional feed as a cheap substitute for corn? A: Skittles and other candy, chocolate, cereal, or molasses. Sugar helps cows with digestion, increases milk production and fattens up beef cattle. Mars Inc. sells their unused candies to companies that melt them down and add to livestock feed. Farmers typically buy this to save money when the cost of corn (the typical sweetener used) is too high.
February 6Feb 6 Author Question 10: Topic of Big Business Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing was invented at… A: On Alaska’s Hidden Valley Ranch B: Jacob's Pharmacy in Atlanta, GA C: General Foods Corporation labs in in Battle Creek, MI D: A resort in Saratoga Springs, NY
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