Episode 023: Ophira Eisenberg & Charles Busch

==Description==
It’s another episode Go Fact Yourself recorded in New York!
Ophira Eisenberg is used to being on trivia shows as the host of NPR’s Ask Me Another. But here’s the thing: she doesn’t consider herself a trivia buff. Like, at all. That said, she’s chosen topics that she thoroughly understands… and most of them involve being a proud Canadian.
Charles Busch is a Tony-nominated actor, playwright, and drag legend. He’s the creator of the film and play Die, Mommie, Die!, which will soon be produced as a radio show. Even though he’s spent most of his professional career performing in women’s clothing, he still finds some of the clothes a bit uncomfortable… but that’s one of the best parts of being an actor.
In this episode, we’ll learn about street-building materials, fashion, and the undervalued cuisine of Canada.
==Rounds==
===What's the Difference?===
The streets of New York 
====Cement vs Concrete ====
*from listener Kyle McGowin (spelling?) of Arlington, VA
Cement is a powder usually made of limestone and clay, or its a paste made from mixing the powder with water. The most common kind is called portland cement, used in specialized masonry to cement things together and in small projects for things like grouting between tiles.
Concrete is a material with a cement base strengthened by adding aggregates like sand and gravel. 
====Freeway vs Highway====
*from listener Donial Imami (Spelling?) of Huston, TX
A highway is any roadway that connects 2 of more cities. It can have multiple lanes going in each direction (but not necessarily). Additionally, a highway might have intersections with other streets. 
A freeway is a divided highway that ALWAYS has multiple lanes on each side. It also has controlled access, meaning there are no intersections with other streets. To get on or off a freeway you have to use a ramp. 
Points at the end of this round: Ophira 1.5 | Charles 1.5
===Trivia===
====Ophira Eisenberg====
=====Topics=====
* Canadian Geography
* Canadian Food
* India Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
#	Question 	Response 	Answer 	Hint
1	What is Canada's largest quick service restaurant chain known for it's coffee and donuts? 	Timmy's (Tim Hortons) 	Tim Hortons 	None Taken
2	In the early part of this decade, thieves stole 3,000 tons of what Canadian food stuff valued at $18.7 million? 	Back Bacon 	Maple Syrup 	None Taken
3	In Ontario, more than 75% of milk is sold in what type of container? 	Plastic Bag 	Bag 	None Taken
4	Also known as fry bread, what traditional food of Canada's indigenous people is now a staple of Canadian cuisine?	Bear's Claws 	Bannock 	Don't panic!
5	What are 2 of the 4 main differences in the preparation of Montreal and New York bagels? 	They're boiled, smaller, and baked in a woodfired oven	Smaller with larger hole, boiled in honey water, contain no salt, baked in a woodfired oven	None Taken
=====Cluster Fact=====
Context: We cannot talk about Canadian food without talking about poutine. This unofficial national food of Canada combines fries, gravy, and cheese curds, and originated in Canada about 60 years ago. 
#	Question 	Response	Answer
1	In what province was poutine invented? 	Québec 	Québec
2	What does the word poutine translate to in English? 	Mixture 	mess, pudding, and more (point was given)
3	What was the first restaurant to put poutine on its written menu?	Dunn's 	Le Roy Jucep
Expert: Marcel Simoneau; One of the owners of UpNorth, a bar and restaurant in Brooklyn that specializes in Canadian food and drinks. 
Points at the end of this round: Ophira 6.5 | Charles 1.5
====Charles Busch====
=====Topics=====
* Women's Fashion of the 1930s
* The Movie Rosemary's Baby
* Bette Davis
#	Question 	Response 	Answer 	Hint 	Point Stolen?
1	Later known for her women's suits and her signature fragrance (No. 5), what French fashion designer reached the peak of her fame in 1935? 	Coco Chanel 	Coco Chanel 	None Taken 	
2	Just like now, fashion in the 1930s influenced Hollywood and Hollywood influenced fashion. What 1939 movie was a showcase for designer Adrian and included a technicolor fashion show in an otherwise black and white movie? 	The Women 	The Women 	None Taken 	
3	Anxiety over WWII breaking out in Europe lead some handbags to be designed with a stylish compartment to hold what lifesaving device 	Gas Mask 	Gas Mask/ Respirator	(Darth Vader Sounds from Helen) 	
4	Also known as a morning dress, what popular wrap style dress featured a lap front with a tie, allowing women to quickly cover the front of the dress if it got soiled during housework. 	Zaccuum Dress 	Hooverette 	It sounds like the feminine version of a vaccuum cleaner	
5	In 1939, designer Elsa Schiaparelli caused a scandal by wearing a divided skirt, more commonly known now as culottes. While she was criticized in the press, a notable athlete wore one of Schiaparelli's garments in a famous sports competition that year. What was that famous sports competition?	Women Tennis Open	Wimbledon 	None Available 	yes
=====Cluster Fact=====
Context: In 1935, Mussolini invaded Abyssinia. In response, the League of Nations imposed steel sanctions on Italy. Without steel to make the heels, an Italian designer invented a new women's shoe style based on a simple shape using what was an unusual material for shoes. That designer's work is still in high demand today and that style of shoe is still widely worn. 
#	Question 	Response 	Answer
1	What is the still very popular shoe style? 	Wedgie 	Wedgie (or Wedge)
2	What was the then unusual material that replaced steel?	Rattan 	Cork (but point given)
3	Who was this legendary Italian designer? 	Ferragamo	Salvatore Ferragamo
Expert: Eugenia Paulicelli; a renowned author in fashion studies, notably known for her work "Fashion under Fascism." She currently holds the position of professor and director of the Fashion Studies Program at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. 
Points at the end of this round: Ophira 7.5 | Charles 7.5
====Fast Facts====
# 	Guest 	Question 	Response	Answer
1 	Ophira 	Brooklyn Lager is made in Brooklyn. 	False 	True
2 	Charles	The band Queen was formed in Queens. 	False 	False
3 	Ophira 	The Jackie Chan movie Rumble in the Bronx was made in the Bronx. 	True 	False
4 	Charles	New York was named after a person. 	True 	True
5 	Ophira 	That person later became the king of England 	True 	True
6 	Charles	The borough of Queens was named after that king's wife. 	False 	False
7 	Ophira 	Staten Island is the only boroughs that is not connected tot the NYC subway system.	True 	True
8 	Charles	The Staten Island railroad operates only on Staten Island. 	True 	True
9 	Ophira 	The Long Island railroad operates only on Long Island. 	False 	False
10	Charles	The US Supreme Court once decided that Long Island is not legally and island. 	True 	True
Points at the end of this round: Ophira 10.5 | Charles 12.5
Winner: Charles Busch 
==Promotions==
Find Ophira Eisenberg at https://www.ophiraeisenberg.com/ or @OphiraE on other social media 
Find Charles Busch at https://www.charlesbusch.com/ 
Find Eugenia Paulicelli at https://eugeniapaulicelli.com/ and find her book wherever books are sold
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