You may be a pop culture expert if you can answer these 15 trivia questions people always get wrong

[woman thinking think meeting upset quiet thoughtful ponder work worker girl office]Strelka Institute for Media, Architecture and Design/Flickr * THESE POP CULTURE QUESTIONS ARE A LOT HARDER THAN YOU THINK. * WALT DISNEY WAS NOT THE SOLE CREATOR OF MICKEY MOUSE, BUT YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW WHO THE OTHER PERSON WAS. * "HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE" HAS ANOTHER NAME OUTSIDE OF THE US. -------------------------   WHICH STARS WARS MOVIE DOES THE LINE "LUKE, I AM YOUR FATHER" COME FROM? Disney None! That line never appeared in any "Star Wars" movie. The actual quote is “No, I am your father,” which was said in "Star Wars Episode 5: The Empire Strikes Back." WHO WAS THE FIRST DISNEY PRINCESS? Disney Persephone. That’s right, pop culture trivia fans. It’s not Snow White. In 1937, Walt Disney released a Silly Symphonies short called “The Goddess of Spring” that starred Persephone, the daughter of Zeus (and thus, a princess). It’s based on the Greek myth that Persephone, the goddess of agriculture, was kidnapped by Hades to be the queen of the underworld and later agreed to spend half of the year with him, which is why we have winter. IN WHAT MOVIE DID IRVING BERLIN’S SONG “WHITE CHRISTMAS” MAKE ITS DEBUT? Paramount Pictures "Holiday Inn," which was released in 1942. The film "White Christmas" came out in 1954. Berlin originally thought “Be Careful, It’s My Heart” would be the hit song from "Holiday Inn," but “White Christmas” spent 11 weeks on the top of the Billboard charts in 1942 alone. It’s believed to have sold over 100 million copies worldwide. Don’t miss these famous movies that had hilarious working titles. SEE THE REST OF THE STORY AT BUSINESS INSIDER SEE ALSO: * 10 daily habits of people who always have a lot of energy * 15 things in your home you didn't know could contain substances that cause cancer * Here's what your face shape says about your personality

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Olympiakos against Greek league restart

22 March 2018, 22:17 Greek champions Olympiakos and three other … the arrest of PAOK owner, Greek-Russian businessman Ivan Savvidis, after he …

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Chick-Fil-A announced giveaway for Greece restaurant opening

Chick-Fil-A revealed its giveaway for its first 100 customers when the restaurant opens a franchise in Greece on April 12. The first 100 customer drawing will take place the day before, on April 11 at the chain's new location on 2140 West Ridge Road.

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Washington Examiner: Yes, Turkey has definitely become a rogue regime

"The imprisonment of Greek soldiers in Turkey is further evidence that Turkey does not belong in NATO"

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Ambassador Says US Working for Release of Two Greek Soldiers in Turkey

ATHENS – US Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt said Greece won’t be left alone in trying to get Turkey to return two Greek soldiers who […] The post Ambassador Says US Working for Release of Two Greek Soldiers in Turkey appeared first on The National Herald.

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Mykonos Mayor Visits TNH Offices, Says the Island is Betting on Greek-American Tourists

LONG ISLAND CITY – “We are betting on the U.S. market. We are betting on Greek-American and American tourists and investors and we have taken […] The post Mykonos Mayor Visits TNH Offices, Says the Island is Betting on Greek-American Tourists appeared first on The National Herald.

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AHEPA Mourns Passing of ANHC Chairman Emeritus Nick M. Stratas

AHEPA mourns the passing of Chairman Emeritus of the AHEPA National Housing Corporation Nick M. Stratas, who passed away March 22, 2018.  He was 85.  Brother Stratas was a 41-year member of the chapter that proudly bears his name, Nick M. Stratas Chapter 310, Mobile, Ala. “A pillar of the Greek American community, Brother Stratas unselfishly devoted […] The post AHEPA Mourns Passing of ANHC Chairman Emeritus Nick M. Stratas appeared first on Hellenic News of America.

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Warrior, seabird and god: Russia pick names for new weapons

The winners of an online contest to name three of Russia's recently announced advanced weapons honor a renowned medieval warrior, a seabird and the mythical Greek god of the sea.

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Gabby sold her GREEK restaurant, but she's not ready to retire yet

Popular Lincoln restaurateur Gabby Kennedy sold her GREEK restaurant on Lincoln High Street after 16 years at the helm, but she's not ready to retire yet. The Lincoln-based Cypriot chef wants to open a small exclusive GREEK bistro on Burton Road instead, but she says she is having difficulties getting a ...

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EP President Tajani calls on Turkey to release the Greek soldiers “very quickly”

European Palriament President Antonio Tajani called on Turkey to respect international law and also release the two Greek soldiers currently in custody in Edirne, NW Turkey. “Respect for international law is our constant demand and this includes both Greek soldiers,” Tajani during a press conference in Brussels at the side onf the EU-Summit on Thursday. … The post EP President Tajani calls on Turkey to release the Greek soldiers “very quickly” appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Turkish Fighter Jets Harass Greek Army Chief’s Helicopter

Turkish fighter aircraft reportedly harassed the helicopter carrying the Greek Army Chief and other top officers as they were flying from the Greek islet of Ro to Rhodes on Thursday. According to Greek defense sources, Turkish F16 jets, that took off from ...

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Putin Invites Greek PM to Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin has invited Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to Moscow, after a telephone conversation during the latter’s stay in Brussels for an EU summit. Tsipras called Putin on Thursday to congratulate him personally for his ...

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Watch live: Trump hosts Greek independence day event

March 22 (UPI) --President Donald Trump was scheduled to host a Greek independence day celebration Thursday at the White House. The event was set for 5:30 p.m. EDT in the East Room. Greece celebrates independence each year on March 25 to mark the start of ...

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26-yr-old man arrested in Lagos over Greece visa fraud

Gboyega was exposed when a representative of the Greece embassy, Antonio Kaplanis reported his activities to the Lagos Commissioner of Police. The Lagos State Police Command has arrested Samuel Olowobola Gboyega, 26-year-oldman who allegedly specialises ...

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Golden Dawn MP Makes Vulgar Attacks against SYRIZA Ministers in Greek Parliament

Golden Dawn MP Yiannis Lagos on Thursday verbally attacked members of the cabinet in parliament calling them “traitors” and almost came to blows with a SYRIZA lawmaker. Lagos invoked the letter the Pan-Macedonian associations sent to all Greek ...

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Duty to be Imposed on Aid to Greek Cypriots in TRNC

… humanitarian aid received by the Greek Cypriots and Maronites living in … has been sent by the Greek Cypriot administration via the UN … applied to aid for the Greek Cypriots and the Maronites living …

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GREEK-American community continues efforts to highlight Turkish aggression

As GREEK Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras broaches the issue of Turkey's ongoing detention of two GREEK soldiers as well as the recent spike in Turkish aggression in the Aegean Sea and the Eastern Mediterranean at a meeting of European Union leaders, in Washington the GREEK-American community ...

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Turk F-16s harass Chinook carrying GREEK army chief

In the latest in a series of Turkish transgressions on Thursday, two Turkish F-16s harassed a Chinook helicopter that had been carrying the head of the Hellenic Army, Lieutenant General Alkiviadis Stefanis, along with other senior military officials. The Chinook had been carrying the officers from the ...

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Greek Minister Makes Historic Trip to Skopje

Greek diplomacy broke new ground on Thursday as Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias became the first high-ranking state official to fly directly to Skopje in 12 years. Photographs published on Thursday evening showed Kotzias alighting from a government jet at ...

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Turkish Air Force jets harass the helicopter carrying the Greek Chief of the Army Staff!

A pair of HAF F-16s from the 115th Fighting Wing was airborne and intercept them the Turkish airplanes

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Humble beginnings for the 'Greek Freak'

He was cute and he would not give up. That's how a lanky kid selling trinkets in the streets of Athens made enough money to help his poor family. Today, Giannis Antetokounmpo is far from poor but still has that childhood persistence propelling him to NBA ...

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Billions Season Three Set for GREECE

The third season of the Showtime hit Billions will be airing in GREECE exclusively on Cosmote TV. Starting March 26 at 9 p.m., immediately after its U.S. premiere, Cosmote Cinema 4HD will be airing season three of the drama, which stars Paul Giamatti and Damian Lewis. After the broadcast on Cosmote ...

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Closure dates set for GREECE Toys R Us, Henrietta Babies R Us

Going-out-of-business sales have been underway since February at Babies R Us at 2335 Marketplace Drive in Henrietta and Toys R Us at 1530 W. Ridge Road in GREECE, as both stores were earmarked for closure last month. According to store employees, the Henrietta Babies R Us is scheduled to ...

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Greek President Rules Out Lausanne Treaty Changes

President Prokopis Pavlopoulos (R) talks with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L) during a meeting in Athens, December 2017. President Prokopios Pavlopoulos has ruled out any changes to the 1923 Lausanne Treaty which set Greece’s borders in ...

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Kotzias arrives in Skopje, busy agenda in front of him

The Greek Foreign minister Nikos Kotzias has arrived in the Skopje International Airport on his first visit since this airport was given a new nameKotzias was received by a h

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White House, Trump Celebrate Greece and Greek Community

WASHINGTON, DC – Continuing the annual tradition, President Donald Trump on Thursday, March 22, opens the doors of the White House to welcome the representatives […] The post White House, Trump Celebrate Greece and Greek Community appeared first on The National Herald.

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China's Fosun plans to swoop in and buy GREEK insurer if winning bid fails

Pedestrians pass the central branch of the National Bank of Greece SA in Thessaloniki, Greece, on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016. GREEK markets have rallied this month on expectations creditors may finally ease the country's debt at a Dec. 5 meeting of euro-area finance ministers. Photographer: Konstantinos ...

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Art imitates life as ancient GREEK tragedy brought into the light by Nelson playwright

Nelson actress Laura Irish digs deep into her personal life for her new one-person play. Medea, the Mother is Irish's own story combined with the story of Medea, a GREEK myth. She takes the audience through the birth of her first child in South Korea, to a man she barely knew, and the feeling of isolation ...

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GREEK FM Kotzias begins landmark visit to Skopje

Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias arrived in Skopje on Thursday evening for a landmark visit, the first by a GREEK official in 12 years, as talks between ... Apart from symbolic gestures made by both sides, there has been progress on the crux of the issue, with GREEK and FYROM officials said to be close on ...

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S&P mystery solved as rare GREEK buyer emerges

The veil of secrecy has been lifted from a supramax deal on New Year's Eve that had left the market guessing about which GREEK shipowner was on the buying side. Ghikas J Goumas-led Equinox Maritime has emerged as the new owner of the 55,600-dwt Rose Balsam (built 2011). News of the sale was ...

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Olympiacos, GREEK clubs reject proposal to restart Super League

GREEK champions Olympiakos and three other teams rejected on Thursday proposals by the government in order for the Super League to restart after its abrupt suspension. Deputy minister for sport Yiorgos Vassiliadis suspended the championship indefinitely last week in reaction to the incredible ...

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Photo Story: "Stolen hope" – Asylum seekers still stranded in GREECE

For the first time since the EU-Turkey refugee deal of March 2016, this winter more people have been allowed to leave the Greek Aegean islands for the European mainland than were reaching them from Turkey: 8 380 arrivals and 9 768 departures were registered between November 2017 and end of ...

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First official visit of Cypriot Defence Minister to GREECE

Within the framework of the visit, Angelides - accompanied by the Chief of the National Guard and Staff from the Ministry of Defense and the General Staff - will attend a meeting with the Minister and Head of the Ministry of National Defence of the Hellenic Republic on issues related to Cyprus - GREECE ...

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Tsarouchi: The Boot of the Brave Greek Warrior

The tsarouchi — the flat, hard-soled shoe with the famous large tassel — is an iconic part of the Greek traditional costume. It is the shoe that the great warriors of the Greek War of Independence wore, and became world-famous as an integral part of ...

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Young German hiker who died in Crete identified after 21 days

Twenty one days after a young German tourist died on the mountain of Psiloritis by Rethymnon, authorities could finally identify the young man. The body of the 21-year-old has been in the morgue of the hospital of Rethymnon since March 2nd. On March 15, a fire fighter hiking at altitude of 1,900 m on the … The post Young German hiker who died in Crete identified after 21 days appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Digging out of debtGreece is set to leave its bail-out programme. Its troubles aren't over

ALEXIS TSIPRAS, GREECE'S left-wing prime minister, is getting along better these days with his country's big creditors, the EU and the International Monetary Fund. One reason is that Athens is likely to complete its current bail-out programme in August, on time and with funds to spare. Another is that the ...

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GREECE Rejects Turkish Media 'Espionage' Report

The Greek government has dismissed a report in the Turkish media that the two soldiers held in Turkey for inadvertently crossing into the country are to be investigated for espionage. A spokesman for the defense ministry in Athens said that the report by the state-run Anadolu Agency is “baseless”.

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Geoffrey Pyatt: US hasn’t “washed its hands” of affair with two Greek soldiers held in Turkey

He noted, however, that the United States “are not a referee. We don’t have a yellow card that we can pull out at any time”

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Greek female pilot excels in multinational military excercise

Acheillia Georgakila impressed reporters and officers with her performance in the "Iniochos 2018" exercise

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Putin, Greek PM discuss London’s accusations against Moscow

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras have held a telephone conversation

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GREEK PM receives invitation to visit Russia

Both sides reaffirmed their intention to further promote Russian-GREEK cooperation, and noted the increasing cooperation in the trade, economic and humanitarian areas. The Kremlin said that the two leaders "also discussed the situation following the UK's allegations against Russia after the incident in ...

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Cypriot Defence Minister's first official stop abroad is Greece

The Cypriot Defence Minister Savvas Aggelides will visit Greece upon the invitation of his Greek counterpart Panos Kammenos thus choosing Athens as his first official stop abroad

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SUNY Maritime, Greece Maritime Academy Begin Collaboration

Rear Adm. Michael Alfultis, president of SUNY Maritime College, and Cmdr. H.C.G. Danopoulos Evangelos, of the National Merchant Maritime Academy of Hydra, Greece, recently signed a memorandum of agreement to establish an articulation agreement between the ...

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Works Inspired by the Greek War of Independence

The Greek War of Independence inspired many to take up arms and join the struggle. It also captured the hearts and minds of artists at […] The post Works Inspired by the Greek War of Independence appeared first on The National Herald.

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Greek-American, WWII Hero Mousalimas Awarded Congressional Gold Medal

WASINGTON, DC On March 21, a group of World War II veterans, including Greek-American Andrew Mousalimas, were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for their efforts […] The post Greek-American, WWII Hero Mousalimas Awarded Congressional Gold Medal appeared first on The National Herald.

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GREECE: Awaiting 2 additional millions of tourists in 2018

GREECE, at the same time, appears to have secured its position as a global destination, since, according to SETE Intelligence, it is already among the top 10 destinations that travellers from the 16 biggest tourist markets prefer. The exception is the U.S.A., where GREECE is in the 25th place, and Russia, ...

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Russian whistleblower 'likely' to be given asylum in GREECE

The Cypriot police, which had issued a European warrant against Efimova after a previous employer filed a complaint alleging she had embezzled funds four years ago when she had worked for a Limassol-based, Russian-owned company, said that Efimova was likely to receive asylum from GREECE, ...

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Estonian icebreaker helps GREEK tanker to port in Sillamäe

The Estonian icebreaker MSV Botnica helped the 277-meter GREEK tanker Cap Diamant to the Port of Sillamäe early on Thursday morning. The Cap Diamant is the largest vessel assisted by an icebreaker in Estonian waters to date. Measuring 277.4 meters in length and 53 meters in width, the Cap ...

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GREEK Seed Investor Metavallon VC Joins Draper Venture Network

This being said, there are some significant headwinds for GREEK entrepreneurs. Only 36 percent of startups have received external capital, according to Choli. And a majority – 58 percent – of the entities that invest in GREEK startups are from outside the country. Choli told Crunchbase News that there is a ...

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Delaying Greek rush at University of Michigan harms freshman, group says

ANN ARBOR, MI - A national fraternal organization with 26 chapters in Michigan is urging the University of Michigan to rethink its decision to shift to a winter recruitment practice for first-year students attempting to join Greek Life organizations.

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