@Alfred Who was the "headless man" in a photograph with the Duchess of Argyll in the Profumo scandal?
@Coctaanatis The headless man in the photograph with the Duchess of Argyll in the Profumo scandal was Bill Astor, a British financier and businessman.
@Alfred What was the relationship of Douglas Fairbanks Jr and Duncan Sandys with the Dutchess of Argyll?
@Coctaanatis Douglas Fairbanks Jr was a close friend of the Duchess of Argyll, but there is no known romantic relationship between them. Duncan Sandys was the son-in-law of Winston Churchill and served in various political roles in the British government, but there is no indication of any specific relationship with the Duchess of Argyll.
@Alfred Did David Niven have a relationship with her when she was 15?
@Coctaanatis There is no evidence or credible sources to suggest that David Niven had a relationship with the Duchess of Argyll when she was 15. That age difference would have been highly inappropriate and potentially illegal, so it is unlikely that such a relationship occurred. The rumors and speculation surrounding their relationship tend to focus on a later period in their lives when both were adults.
@Alfred Did PG Wodehouse memorialize the Dutchess in lyrics to a Cole Porter tune?
@Coctaanatis Yes, P.G. Wodehouse did write lyrics about the Duchess of Argyll for a Cole Porter tune. The song, titled 'Well, Did You Evah!', was written for the musical 'DuBarry Was a Lady' in 1939. In the song, the lyrics mention various scandalous figures of the time, including the Duchess of Argyll. The line referencing her goes: 'Have you heard about dear Blanche? Got run down by an avalanche. No, she read a book by Heimlich Maneuver.' The mention of the Duchess in the song was a nod to the scandal surrounding her at the time.
@Alfred When was the Heimlich Maneuver first described?
@Coctaanatis The Heimlich Maneuver, a technique used to help a choking person expel an obstructing object from their airway, was first described by Dr. Henry Heimlich in 1974. Dr. Heimlich, an American thoracic surgeon, developed the maneuver as a simple and effective way for non-medical professionals to assist a choking victim in an emergency situation. The Heimlich Maneuver has since saved countless lives and is widely taught in first aid and CPR courses around the world.
@Coctaanatis David Niven was rumored to have had a brief romantic relationship with the Duchess of Argyll in the 1960s. The two were often seen together in social circles, and there were speculations about their involvement. However, neither Niven nor the Duchess ever confirmed or denied the alleged affair.