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Want to Think About That Again?

“There is no reason anyone would want a computer in their home.” -Ken Olson, president, chairman and founder of Digital Equipment Corp., 1977

“This ‘telephone’ has too many shortcomings to be seriously considered as a means of communication. The device is inherently of no value to us.” -Western Union internal memo, 1876

“The wireless music box has no imaginable commercial value. Who would pay for a message sent to nobody in particular?” -David Sarnoff’s associates in response to his urgings for investment in the radio in the 1920s

“The concept is interesting and well-formed, but in order to earn better than a ‘C,’ the idea must be feasible.” -A Yale University management professor in response to Fred Smith’s paper proposing reliable overnight delivery service (Smith went on to found Federal Express Corp)

“Who wants to hear actors talk?” -H.M. Warner, Warner Brothers, 1927, rejecting the idea of sound in film

“A cookie store is a bad idea. Besides, the market research reports say America likes crispy cookies, not soft and chewy cookies like you make.” -Response to Debbi Fields’ idea of starting Mrs. Fields’ Cookies

“We don’t like their sound, and guitar music is on the way out.” -Decca Recording Co. rejecting the Beatles, 1962

“Heavier-than-air flying machines are impossible.” -Lord Kelvin, president, Royal Society, 1895

“Everything that can be invented has been invented.” -Charles H. Duell, Commissioner, U.S. Office of Patents, 1899

You gotta be kidding

Two beggars are sitting outside the Tivoli Fountain in Rome. One beggar has a sign around his neck which reads, “Please help your fellow Christian with some change.” The other beggar has a big Star of David prominently displayed around his neck.

As people walk by, they proudly and generously give to the beggar with the sign, while snarling at the beggar with the Star of David sitting near him.

After a while, a priest walks by and sees the two beggars sitting there. The priest turns to them and says,

“Dearest beggar, this is a Catholic city and they are not too fond of Jews around here. No one will give you money as long as you have that Star of David around your neck.”

The beggar with the Star of David turns to the other and says, “Chaim, look who’s trying to tell the Cohen brothers about marketing!”

Space Shuttle Trivia

What was historic about the July 2011 Atlantis shuttle mission? a. The astronauts requested iced coffees from Le Chocolat. The iced coffees were sent up in a refrigerated capsule, which docked at the International Space Station. b. It was the first mission of Atlantis c. It was the first time an issue of TJH was taken to space. d. It was the final mission of NASA’s space shuttle program.

The maiden launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-41D was originally delayed over a month in order to replace a malfunctioning main engine. When finally back on the launch pad, the launch was delayed another six minutes and 50 seconds for what reason? a. One of the astronauts had to use the bathroom. b. A private aircraft had flown into the shuttle’s airspace. c. The new engine wasn’t working properly. d. There was a passing storm.

Space agencies around the globe try to create launch sites as close the equator as economically possible. Which of the below choices is NOT a valid reason for this? a. Rotational velocity of the earth is faster at the equator, allowing for a faster initial orbital slingshot. b. It is easier to keep the rocket fuel cooler in equatorial climates. c. Equatorial launches offer more orbital inclination possibilities. d. Many equatorial locations have nearby bodies of water to launch over for safety reasons.

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He was the last as well as Gemini 5. longest Mercury flight, Mercury 9, the last and do” Cooper flew on

B- Gordon “Gor- 6)

5) D

 Answers

A, B, C, D- Although some of the wellknown shuttles were Atlantis, Discovery, and the Challenger. (Learn how to read my friend.) 4)

3) B

2) B

D- After 30 years of space shuttle missions, NASA’s space shuttle program had been shut down. 1)

Which of these names was never used for a space shuttle? a. Atlantic b. The TJH Shuttle c. Discovered d. Challenged

How many missions is each shuttle expected to fly? a. 25 b. 50 c. 67 d. 100

An astronaut has to be able to remain calm in tough situations which require quick thinking. Which astronaut is famous for being so strangely calm that he actually fell asleep on the launch pad waiting to launch? a. Neil Armstrong b. Gordon Copper c. John Glenn d. TJH Centerfold Commissioner

Switchboard Key  4-6 correct: You are either a rocket scientist or a real nerd 3-4 correct: You’re a little spaced out. 0-2 correct: You must have inhaled some of Atlantis’ fumes.

Riddle me this?

Sarah needed to go to the store to buy some ingredients to cook with. She started writing them down:

Butter Milk Eggs Baking Soda Cashews Oranges Vinegar Lemon Juice

What was Sarah making (you don’t need to be a world-class chef to figure it out)?

Answer: A shopping list