Humble Beginnings
A multi-billion-dollar business that runs “the happiest place on Earth,” this company began life as a cartoon
The Walt Disney Company. Walt Disney leveraged the money from selling his cartoon Alice’s Wonderland to build his first studio. In that studio, Mickey Mouse came to life.
This holiday falls on the third Sunday in June in the U.S. and Canada
Father’s Day. In 1972, Father’s Day was recognized as a U.S. holiday. Fun fact: In Australia, it is celebrated on the first Sunday of September.
This is an eight-armed marine animal
Octopus. Octopi die shortly after their offspring are born.
This Arizona state capital shares its name with a mythical bird that rises from the ashes
Phoenix
Sam plays this tune, beginning with the lyrics "you must remember this, a kiss is just a kiss..." at Rick’s request in the film Casablanca
“As Time Goes By”
Mr Osborne went to high school in which town?
Ulverstone
Two teachers and a writer founded this now-famous coffeehouse at Seattle Pike Place Market. They sold beans, not brewed coffee, and they sold their company to a former employee—Howard Schultz. Drive around nearly any city, and you are likely to see the green and white logo for this establishment.
Starbucks. The three founders went to school together at the University of San Francisco.
The year’s longest day, occurring every June 21st is called this
The solstice/summer solstice
Fish use these to breathe
Gills. Most fish have four gills on each side of their body
While parts of the Rhine River are located in the Swiss Alps and in the Netherlands, the river primarily runs through this country
Germany
Believe it or not, this standard tune sung by Judy Garland in the Wizard of Oz was almost cut from the movie because MGM executives thought the film was too long
“Over the Rainbow”
Mr Osborne has been to this many countries.
54
This company that sells Barbie dolls, dollhouses, Hot Wheels and much more began by selling wooden frames from a garage
Mattel
Also doubling as a popular type of jewelry, this is June's classic birthstone
Pearl! Pearls are made by living beings—mollusks
This is a mythical half-human, half-animal sea creature
Mermaid, merman, or merfolk. In Greek mythology, Triton was a demigod and the “merman messenger of the sea.
In 1883, this luxury train began running from Paris to Constantinople (now Istanbul)
What is the Orient Express? The original Orient Express is slated to run again in 2025 using refurbished cars from the 1920s and 1930s
When you hear the names Louis Armstrong and Carol Channing in the same sentence, you might naturally think of this enduring tune
“Hello, Dolly!” When Armstrong sings it, it is not a love tune; it’s a tribute to Dolly’s return and her ability to bring vibrant life to the venue.
Mr Osborne is this old.
37
This poultry franchise was one of the first fast-food outlets to go international, but it began as “a roadside stop in Utah during the Depression,” according to Inc. magazine
KFC or Kentucky Fried Chicken. The Colonel started by trading his services for a place to sell his chicken
Passed by Congress on June 4th, 1919 and ratified on August 18th, 1920, this amendment gave women the right to vote
The 19th Amendment
This seafood staple, found only in brackish or salt water, is often eaten raw on the half shell
Oysters. They filter 50 gallons of water each day, and they filter it better than countertop filters.
This mountain range stretches from Alberta and British Columbia, Canada, to New Mexico
What are the Rocky Mountains, or the Rockies? The mountains are full of precious metals, minerals, and sapphires.
This “fair” began as a medieval English ballad about a “fair,” and Simon & Garfunkel perform the modern rendition. Don't forget the parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme!
“Scarborough Fair”. Today, several fairs are held in remembrance of the original one.
What car does Mr Osborne drive?
Volvo
This famous chewing gum company’s owner started by selling baking powder and soap. You can now find this brand in nearly every store, selling flavors like juicy fruit, big red, double mint and spearmint.
Wrigley’s. William Wrigley Jr. gave away sticks of gum to his customers. They grew more popular than his products, so he switched gears and built a chewing gum empire
“June Is Bustin’ Out All Over” came from this 1945 Rogers and Hammerstein musical, starring Gordon MacRae and Shirley Jones
Carousel
Only the males of these sea creatures give birth and raise their young
Seahorses. The seahorse is the only male animal to birth and raise its own young.
Jamaica is located 90 miles south of this Caribbean country, run by leader Miguel Díaz-Canel
Cuba
This annual celebratory song was mired in copyright issues until 2015. A U.S. federal judge ruled that all copyright claims were invalid, and the tune, that everyone hears at least once a year is now public domain
“Happy Birthday (to You)”. It took 80 years to free the copyright.
Mr Osborne is going to these two countries in the holidays. (Must be accurate).