Archive for August 7th, 2007

Alfred E. Neuman’s name first was attached to him in issue #24 as the answer to the Photoquiz, even though none of the multiple-choose answers were Alfred E. Neuman. The name stuck with issue #30, which is the classic Alfred E. Neuman for President drawing by Norman Mingo. Harvey Kurtzman used the name Alfred L. Neuman in an pre-MAD John Wayne comic.
Source: www.collectmad.com/collectibles/FAQ.htm
August 7th, 2007

When John Denver unexpectedly died on October 12, 1997 due to a flying accident, this tragedy sent shockwaves throughout the entertainment industry. Out of respect for his family and friends, the following flying scene was edited out of the 2003 DVD and VHS release of this special. John and Rowlf are flying above the Colorado Rockies in a plane. John is performing one stunt after another in order to cure Rowlf’s hiccups. Since John loved to fly, there is some debate whether or not this scene should have been cut.
Source: www.muppetcentral.com
August 7th, 2007

A quick look at the pelvic fin area will differentiate males and females. Males have large extensions, called “claspers,” on both pelvic fins, while females do not. And, like other sharks, females tend to grow much larger than males of a similar age.
Source: www.fieldtripearth.org
August 7th, 2007