> to the last round of the $64,000 Question. The night before
> the big question, he
> told the M.C. that he desired a question on American
> History.
>
> The big
> night had arrived. Bob made his way on stage in front of
> the studio and TV
> audience. He had become the talk of the week. He was the
> best guest this show
> had ever seen. The M.C. stepped up to the mic.
>
> “Bob, you have chosen
> American History as your final question. You know that if
> you correctly answer
> this question, you will walk away $64,000 dollars richer.
> Are you
> ready?”
>
> Bob nodded with a cocky confidence-the crowd went nuts. He
> hadn’t
> missed a question all week.
>
> “Bob, your question on American History is a
> two-part question. As you know, you may answer either part
> first. As a rule, the
> second half of the question is always easier. Which part
> would you like to take
> a stab at first?”
>
> Bob was now becoming more noticeably nervous. He
> couldn’t believe it, but he was drawing a blank. American
> History was his
> easiest subject, but he played it safe.
>
> “I’ll try the easier part
> first.”
>
> The M.C. nodded approvingly. “Here we go Bob. I will ask
> you the
> second half first, then the first half.”
>
> The audience silenced with gross
> anticipation……
>
> “Bob, here is your question: And in what year did it
> happen??”
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