August 28, 2026
Current Events
Current Events
With the death toll rising and more than 1,500 missing, a massive flash flood occurred in these two countries this week.
Where is Nepal and China?
Dolly owned this major theme park in Tennessee, becoming one of the state's biggest tourist attractions.
What is Dollywood?
It is illegal to drive with a gorilla in the back seat of your car in this northeastern state.
Where is Massachusetts?
This candy was created because candy makers were trying to make chocolate that wouldn't melt in soldiers' hands.
What are M&Ms?
This former Roman Dictator said, "Et tu, Brute?" -- You too, Brutus?
Who was Julius Ceasar?
This American singer-songwriter, actress and businesswoman, dubbed the Queen of Country, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 80.
Who is Dolly Parton?
Dolly wrote these two hit songs on the same day in 1973.
What are "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You."
It is illegal to carry an ice cream cone in your back pocket on Sundays in this southern state.
Where is Alabama?
This office supply was originally developed as a super-strong adhesive but was considered a failure because it wasn't strong enough.
What are Post-it Notes?
This famous artist reportedly said, "I have offended God and mankind because my word did not reach the quality it should have."
Who was Leonardo da Vinci?
Tonight is the Dallas Cowboys' third and final preseason game before regular season, playing this team.
Who are the New Orleans Saints?
Dolly has won this many Grammy Awards.
It is illegal to whistle underwater in this northeastern state.
Where is Vermont?
This kitchen appliance was discovered when an engineer noticed a candy bar melting near a magnetron.
What is the microwave?
This American President's reported last words were, "I have a terrible headache."
Who was Franklin D. Roosevelt?
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY!
Tomorrow (August 29) is the 21st anniversary of this hurricane making landfall in Louisiana, devastating much of the coast, especially New Orleans.
What was Hurricane Katrina?
Going on to say it was her favorite out of all the songs she's written, Dolly wrote this song about her childhood.
What is "Coat of Many Colors?"
Dolly's mother made her a coat from rags and leftover fabric because the family couldn't afford a new one.
It is illegal to put pennies in your ears in this archipelago state.
Where is Hawaii?
This fastener was invented after a Swiss engineer noticed burrs sticking to his dog's fur.
What is Velcro?
This American animator, film producer, voice actor and entrepreneur mysteriously wrote "Kurt Russell" before his death.
Who was Walt Disney?
Today is National ___ ___ Day!
August 28 celebrates this fashion accessory, famously worn by Winston Churchill, James Bond, Groucho Marx, Orville Redenbacker, Jerry Lewis, Bill Nye, and Donal Duck.
What is the Bow Tie?
Releasing in 1967, this was Dolly's first hit song.
What is "Dumb Blonde?"
It is illegal to shoot a whale from your car in this midwestern state.
Where is Ohio?
This famous toy was originally developed as wallpaper cleaner.
What is Play-Doh!?
This American actor reportedly said, "I should never have switeched from Scotch to Martinis," before his death.
Who was Humphrey Bogart?