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Ask Mr. Know-It-All By Gary Lee Clothier
http://www.JewishWorldReview.com |
Q: In August, Kim Kardashian was involved in a multimillion-dollar publicity marriage ceremony. The wedding was on the front page of many newspapers, especially those in the supermarket. TV news led with stories of her wedding, and it was the buzz in the office where I work. My question is, who the heck is Kim Kardashian? -- L.Z., Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
A: Kimberly Kardashian was born in October 1980, and biographies list her as a socialite, television personality, model and actress. I would also add that she's an incredible self-promoter.
Her first fling with fame came in 2007, when a sex tape of her and then-boyfriend R&B singer Ray J was made public. Later that year, E! television premiered her "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" reality show. There have been several spin-offs, all starring members of the Kardashian family.
Kim Kardashian co-owns a clothing boutique called D-A-S-H. She has introduced a perfume, appeared in at least two movies and on several TV shows, competed on "Dancing With the Stars" (finishing 11th in a field of 13) and released an autobiography. She's also posed for Playboy magazine, released a workout DVD series, helped create a line of jewelry, sold a clothing line on QVC and created another clothing line for Sears. If you go to Madame Tussauds in New York, you will see a wax figure of her. Her marriage to NBA player Kris Humphries of the New Jersey Nets is her second trip down the aisle.
Q: Angie Harmon stars as Detective Jane Rizzoli on the television series "Rizzoli & Isles." Is she related to Mark Harmon of "NCIS" fame? They both have beautiful smiles. --K.R., Hannibal, Mo.
A: No, they are not related, but there is a football connection.
Angela Michelle "Angie" Harmon was born in August 1972. She achieved stardom for her roles in "Baywatch Nights" and "Law & Order."
Thomas Mark Harmon was born in September 1951 and has been starring in TV programs since the mid-1970s. Since 2003, he has starred as Leroy Jethro Gibbs in the series "NCIS."
As for the football connection, Angie Harmon is married to former NFL defensive back Jason Sehorn. Mark Harmon was the starting quarterback for the UCLA Bruins football team in 1972 and 1973. In 1972, the team won the national championship, upsetting the defending champion Nebraska Cornhuskers. His father, Tom Harmon, was a University of Michigan football All-American and Heisman Trophy winner.
Q: One day while looking at a map of California, I spotted a town named Kelsey. That's my last name! I've been having a ball with this, telling folks the town was named after my family. I've also added some other wild stories. No one believes me, which is part of the fun. Now I'm curious. How did this town get its name? -- B.K., New York A: You will love this. I noticed you signed your letter "Ben." According to some, the town was named after Benjamin Kelsey, who discovered gold at the site in 1848. The town was originally known as Kelsey's Diggings. However, some say it was also named after Samuel, Benjamin's brother. I also came across one reference claiming Andrew Kelsey was the founder of the community.
Q: What is the term applied to non-human or non-living things that take on human characteristics in drawings, paintings or other forms of art? -- H.T.D., Memphis, Tenn.
A: Look up the word "anthropomorphism." The word comes from the combination of Greek words meaning "human" and "shape." The word was coined in the mid-1700s.
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