Quiz Day

Rain pretty much all day today, the sort of day when taking Facebook quizzes seems to be a good way to pass the time. Rather than posting them separately on that social media site, however, I'm putting them here.

What Kind of Shoe Polish Are You?

You are Kiwi brand. Your waxy colloidal emulsion would be welcome on just about any dress shoe, and you have one cute little bird as your mascot.

What Kind of Scary New Disease Are You?

You are SARS. You come from the bird swamps of the mysterious Orient and leave 'em gasping for air. You consider swine flu just a déclassé social climber.

Which Vice President Are You?

You are Thomas Marshall, chosen to balance your ticket because you have a sense of humor while the top guy does not.


I also picked my five favorites from these important categories. If I didn't have other things to do, I'd collect a thumbnail pic of each one.

Five Favorite Second-Tier Nazis

Martin Bormann, Joachim von Ribbentrop, Albert Speer, Alfred Rosenberg, Walther Funk

Five Favorite Food Additives of All Time

E260, polyethylene glycol, gum arabic, glycerin triacetate, FD&C Red No. 2 (a classic!)

Five Favorite Renaissance Instruments

Dulcian, sackbutt, crumhorn, kortholt, shawm