How many writing systems does Japanese use?
Written Japanese mixes three scripts: kanji (characters borrowed from Chinese), hiragana, and katakana.
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Which pop star owns Scottish Fold cats?
Taylor Swift owns two Scottish Folds named Meredith Grey and Olivia Benson, after TV characters from "Grey's Anatomy" and "Law & Order: SVU."
Where does the name "Jeep" come from?
The name "Jeep" may come from "GP," short for "general purpose," or from Eugene the Jeep, a character in the "Popeye" comic strip.
What was the "no hugging, no learning" rule?
The "Seinfeld" writers followed a rule called "no hugging, no learning," meaning the characters never grew or learned lessons.
Was Kramer based on a real person?
The "Seinfeld" character Kramer was based on Kenny Kramer, Larry David's real-life neighbor, who later ran "Seinfeld" reality bus tours in New York.
Who was George Costanza based on?
George Costanza was largely based on "Seinfeld" co-creator Larry David.
How many fingers do Simpsons characters have?
Simpsons characters have four fingers on each hand.
Could "I Love Lucy" say the word "pregnant"?
When Lucille Ball's real pregnancy was written into "I Love Lucy," CBS wouldn't let the show say "pregnant," so the characters said "expecting" instead.
Has an actor been nominated for an Emmy for the same character on three shows?
Kelsey Grammer earned Emmy nominations for playing Frasier Crane on three different shows: "Cheers," "Wings," and "Frasier."
Did Maris ever appear on "Frasier"?
Niles's wife Maris is talked about constantly on "Frasier," but she is never seen on screen.
Why was Niles Crane created?
The character Niles Crane was created after the producers noticed that David Hyde Pierce looked like a young Kelsey Grammer.
Who were the "How I Met Your Mother" characters based on?
The characters on "How I Met Your Mother" were based on creators Carter Bays and Craig Thomas and their friends.
Was Andy Dwyer supposed to be a temporary character?
Chris Pratt's character Andy Dwyer was originally supposed to appear only in the first season of "Parks and Recreation."
Why did Klinger wear dresses?
Klinger wore dresses on "M*A*S*H" as part of a scheme to get discharged from the Army.
Which planet's moons are named after Shakespeare characters?
Most of Uranus's moons, including Miranda, Oberon, and Titania, are named after characters from Shakespeare's plays.
What is written on Tolkien's gravestone?
J.R.R. Tolkien's gravestone includes the names "Beren" and "Lúthien," characters from his writings.
Which Simpsons characters are named after Portland streets?
"The Simpsons" creator Matt Groening grew up in Portland and named characters like Flanders and Lovejoy after its streets.