a forum on questions and answers from Heights Library reference staff, updated Tuesdays and Thursdays

Our blog will be on hiatus for the month of December. We invite visitors to read through any of the 45 Good Questions in our archive or to make suggestions for new questions. We’ll see you in the new year!

Question:

I have a strange number that showed up on my Caller ID. It’s 216-932-3600. Who owns this phone number?

Answer:

It’s the Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library on Lee Rd.

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Question:

When did Thanksgiving become a holiday?

Answer:

Thanksgiving was declared a regular holiday on December 26, 1941.

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Question:

What is an SIC code and how do I find one?

Answer:

An SIC code is a number used to identify a specific industry. There are 1,004 seperate SIC codes in use. To find the SIC code for a specific industry, you can search the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety & Health Administration [OSHA] website: http://www.osha.gov/pls/imis/sicsearch.html

Question:

Who did the mural on the second floor of the main Heights Library?

Answer:

Studio Techne Architects

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Question:

What are the Federal holidays?

Answer:

The U.S. Federal holidays for 2008 are:

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Question:

In his acceptance speech, Barack Obama thanked two sisters and mentioned other brothers and sisters. Who are Obama’s siblings?

Answer:

Barack Obama has eight half-siblings:

Brothers
Abongo (Roy)
Mark
David (deceased)
Abo
Bernard
George

Sisters
Auma
Maya

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Question:

Where is a local chapter of the music box society?

Answer:

The closest chapter of the Musical Box Society International is the Mid-America Chapter, which services Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Tennessee, West Virginia, Kentucky, Western Pennsylvania, Missouri, Michigan, and Arkansas.

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Question:

Where do I go to vote?

Answer:

To find your polling location, check the Board of Elections website for the county where you live.

Cuyahoga County: http://boe.cuyahogacounty.us/en-US/My-Polling-Location.aspx

Summit County: http://www.summitcountyboe.com/WebApps/Release/pollfinder.asp

You can also check the Secretary of State Find Your Polling Location
page at: http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/pollinglocation.aspx?page=361

Question:

What were Doug Williams’ stats in the Super Bowl where the Redskins played the Broncos? It was in the 80s, and Doug Williams was the quarterback.

Answer:

In 1988’s Super Bowl XXII, Williams completed 18 of 29 passes for 340 yards, resulting in 4 of Washington’s 5 touchdowns. He was named the game’s most valuable player (MVP).

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