August 18, 2025
In 1931 the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America banned the appearance of cow udders in cartoons. The rule was spurred on by a Mickey Mouse cartoon that featured unnatural udder movements, reportedly causing viewers to become “shocked” and “convulsed.” (Animated udders returned 10 years later.)
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Which city’s cabbies have to memorize more than 25,000 streets? -
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Who is in both the baseball and basketball hall of fame? -
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What unusual fuel goes into U.S. Army trucks? -
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