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Where did Beowulf come from?

Where did Beowulf come from?

In the poem, Beowulf, a hero of the Geats in Scandinavia, comes to the aid of Hroðgar, the king of the Danes, whose mead hall (in Heorot) has been under attack by a monster known as Grendel. After Beowulf slays him, Grendel’s mother attacks the hall and is then also defeated.

When did the song Bette Davis eyes come out?

“Bette Davis Eyes” is a song written by Donna Weiss and Jackie DeShannon, and made popular by American singer-songwriter Kim Carnes. It spent nine weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was Billboard’s biggest hit of the entire year for 1981.

Who was the original Joker?

The Joker has been Batman’s adversary in live-action and animated incarnations, including the 1960s Batman television series (played by Cesar Romero) and in film by Jack Nicholson in 1989’s Batman and Heath Ledger in 2008’s The Dark Knight (earning Ledger a posthumous Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor).

What is the foam on the beach?

Sea foam, ocean foam, beach foam, or spume is a type of foam created by the agitation of seawater, particularly when it contains higher concentrations of dissolved organic matter (including proteins, lignins, and lipids) derived from sources such as the offshore breakdown of algal blooms.

How many shots are there in a 1.75L bottle of liquor?

The typical 1.75-liter handle contains 40 1.5-ounce shots. If you’re mixing cocktails, which typically call for two ounces of booze each, you’ll get 30 drinks out of that same bottle.

Who are the browns named after?

There’s some debate about whether Cleveland’s professional football franchise was named after its first coach and general manager, Paul Brown, or after boxer Joe Louis, who was nicknamed the “Brown Bomber.” Team owner Mickey McBride conducted a fan contest in 1945 and the most popular submission was Browns.

How much does an Indy race car weigh?

Indy cars are also much lighter. Current specifications mandate they weigh 1525 pounds, not including driver and fuel. NASCAR rides can weigh 3200 pounds and up to 3400 pounds, including fuel and driver.

What was Big Ben named after?

The origin of the nickname Big Ben is the subject of some debate. The nickname was applied first to the Great Bell; it may have been named after Sir Benjamin Hall, who oversaw the installation of the Great Bell, or after boxing’s English Heavyweight Champion Benjamin Caunt.

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