Currency
For the Birds
Head-to-Head
Palindromes
Spring(s)
100

Numismatics refers to the study and collecting of these.

What are coins? It was once called “the hobby of kings.”

100

They are mentioned in “The Twelve Days of Christmas.”

What are (two) turtle doves, partridge, swans, geese, calling birds, French hens

100

This A-list Hollywood couple went head-to-head in divorce court twice—once in 1974 and again in 1976

Who are Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton? Their marriages were filled with drama, but they remained lifelong friends.

100

Short for “mother.”

What is mom?

100

This city in Arkansas is known for its springs.

What is Hot Springs? The waters, which are said to be therapeutic, are found in the middle of town in Hot Springs National Park.

200

It is the currency of Japan

What is yen? Yen means “circle,” and it debuted in 1871.

200

This colorful bird is associated with NBC.

What is peacock? NBC’s first logo was a black and white microphone. It adopted the peacock in the 1950s when color TV was introduced.

200

These sisters have gone head-to-head on the tennis court more than 25 times.

Who are Venus and Serena Williams?

200

Adam and ____.

Who is Eve?

200

It is the capital of Illinois.

What is Springfield? It is also the home of Abraham Lincoln.

300

It could be called humorous currency.

What is funny money? Early Chinese paper money was called flying money. Did you know that more Monopoly money than Federal Reserve currency has been printed?

300

It’s the brand name of a popular frozen food

What is Birdseye? Clarence Birdseye introduced frozen foods in 1930, and he is considered the “Father of Frozen Foods.”

300

Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner went head-to-head, fighting for their house when they decided to divorce in this 1989 film

What is The War of the Roses?

300

It is this type of duty to vote

What is civic?

300

This ex-mayor of Cincinnati became a controversial talk show host.

Who is Jerry Springer? The show reached almost seven million viewers, and Springer earned seven Emmy awards.

400

It’s a colorful nickname for U.S. paper currency.

What are greenbacks? In the 1800s, the Continental Congress had no taxing authority. Since the greenback had no financial backing, greenback was used as a derogatory term.

400

The Falcons and Hawks sports teams are based in this city.

What is Atlanta? The NFL team is the Falcons, and the NBA team is the Hawks.

400

This couple, known as Brangelina, is currently going head-to-head over the custody of their children.

Who are Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie? Their divorce may not be finalized until 2020.

400

Past tense of “to glorify as a god.”

What is deified?

400

Spring was once called this, a religious season.

What is Lent? Spring and fall are the only seasons to have gone by two names. Fall is still called autumn by some

500

It’s the currency of Russia.

What is ruble? The ruble began circulating in the 13th century.

500

This is another name for birds’ feathers.

What is plumage?

500

On February 4, 2018, these two teams went head-to-head in the Super Bowl in Minneapolis.

What are the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots? The Eagles pulled of a stunning upset, 41–33.

500

She in French

What is elle?

500

This Upstate New York summer racetrack is in this “springs” city.

What is Saratoga? The season runs from late July through early September.

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