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What Hong Kong attraction was built in 1956? Celestial Star Ferry

Posted by: cafearjun on: November 8, 2008

Yes people, that’s the question for today on the Marriott World of Rewards. And who doesn’t want a reward eh?
Possible Answers

A popular Hong Kong ferry called the “Celestial Star ferry” was built in 1956. (most likely) link to wiki

Wong Tai Sin Temple – This temple was opened in 1956. However, Wikipedia says it [...]

The last thing that you’d expect when you log onto BBC.co.uk to check out some news is to see advertisements by a brand called Vimax to enhance the male sex organ. All kinds of bull-shit banners all over the home page of the website. Check out the images below that I saved on 2nd November [...]

Why Americans vote on Tuesday after first Monday in November?

Posted by: cafearjun on: November 4, 2008

America has always voted on the Tuesday after the first Monday of November (which means it cannot be the 1st of November ever and always falls between the 2nd and 8th of November) since 1845 when the Congress decided that there should be a fixed date for voting.
Why the Tuesday after first Monday in November?
A [...]