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Alex · 08-26-2005, 03:28 PM

Nope, he was way too old (and long dead by the time Disneyland was getting built).

Ghoulish Delight · 08-26-2005, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

Nope, he was way too old (and long dead by the time Disneyland was getting built).

Oh, hmm, you did say "future giant of the business world." Right.

Drince88 · 08-26-2005, 03:40 PM

My guess was going to be Thomas Watson, of IBM - but the IBM website say he was 40 in 1914, so that doesn't quite match up. (I only went to look up his name because I couldn't remember it - Sorry, Grandfather!)

(And sorry about not posting a question - I didn't realize I was supposed to and haven't been able to get on these boards much this week - besides, I can pull useless knowledge out of my head in response to questions, I have a horrid time coming up with questions based on what's stored up there!)

Cadaverous Pallor · 08-26-2005, 04:23 PM

I knew this once. Really, I did! I'm ready to kick myself.

mousepod · 08-26-2005, 05:01 PM

I never guessed this thread would still be going - I'm lovin' it!

But Alex, maybe you should give a hint. After all, we deserve a break today.

Alex · 08-26-2005, 05:17 PM

He did not succeed in his lifetime getting his business represented in Disneyland, but it did eventually happen.

wendybeth · 08-26-2005, 08:36 PM

The founder of McDonalds- Roy Kroc. (Geesh- even Tori knew the answer to that one).

Alex · 08-26-2005, 10:12 PM

Yes, though he was not the founder of McDonald's. He was a franchise owner and harrassed the owners until they sold it to him.

Shortly after doing that, he sent a letter to Walt Disney recalling their time together and suggesting that a McDonald's be put in Disneyland; this was before McDonald's was much more than a SoCal chain.

He never received a response.

wendybeth · 08-26-2005, 11:16 PM

Where was Walt and Lillian married? (It's one of the few claims to fame this town has, besides being tres stinky).

Ghoulish Delight · 08-26-2005, 11:51 PM

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Where was Walt and Lillian married? (It's one of the few claims to fame this town has, besides being tres stinky).

Just from the stinky clue, I'd have to guess Visalia, CA

08-26-2005, 03:28 PM	#91
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Nope, he was way too old (and long dead by the time Disneyland was getting built).
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08-26-2005, 03:40 PM	#93
Drince88 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 481	My guess was going to be Thomas Watson, of IBM - but the IBM website say he was 40 in 1914, so that doesn't quite match up. (I only went to look up his name because I couldn't remember it - Sorry, Grandfather!) (And sorry about not posting a question - I didn't realize I was supposed to and haven't been able to get on these boards much this week - besides, I can pull useless knowledge out of my head in response to questions, I have a horrid time coming up with questions based on what's stored up there!)
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08-26-2005, 04:23 PM	#94
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mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	I never guessed this thread would still be going - I'm lovin' it! But Alex, maybe you should give a hint. After all, we deserve a break today. __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	He did not succeed in his lifetime getting his business represented in Disneyland, but it did eventually happen.
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wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	The founder of McDonalds- Roy Kroc. (Geesh- even Tori knew the answer to that one). __________________
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08-26-2005, 10:12 PM	#98
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Yes, though he was not the founder of McDonald's. He was a franchise owner and harrassed the owners until they sold it to him. Shortly after doing that, he sent a letter to Walt Disney recalling their time together and suggesting that a McDonald's be put in Disneyland; this was before McDonald's was much more than a SoCal chain. He never received a response.
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08-26-2005, 11:16 PM	#99
wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	Where was Walt and Lillian married? (It's one of the few claims to fame this town has, besides being tres stinky). __________________
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