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RANDOM MUSINGS FROM THE TOP OF THE HILL

9/26/2025

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 ACROCHORDON is one of the really neat words I've found that I will try to remember.  The older you get the more likely you are to have an acrochordon.  If you look it up, you'll never for get it.


The quiz last Moday was simple but the answers were muddled.  My son thought no one was buried in Grant's tomb.  He could be right if you do not consider the U.S. Grant Memorial in New York as a tomb.  Too bad, I do.  Grant was originally laid to rest in a cemetery but was later reinterred at the Memorial. In it, you will find the remains of, not only the 18th American President, but his wife, Julia.  That's the right answer.

Of course, the question became famous by Groucho Marx on his national quiz program in the 1950's.  Those who didn't know the answer to the quiz questions, was given the consolation prize if they could answer correctly, "Who is bured in Grant's tomb?"  They only needed to say Grant but some had to be prodded to get that answer.  

Someone, who did not give a name, answered the question about Grant correctly.  That person is anonymous.  I'd love to give him/her credit.  The part about Groucho Marx was very cryptic so I'm not sure they got it right or not.  Please everyone - don't be anonymous.  

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