The one with the S
Lauren loves Swimming. In a swimming competition, how many different swimming strokes are used?
Lizzie McGuire
This movie about a sinking boat won the Oscar for Best Picture.
Titanic
Lauren has planned and executed many parties for the family. One of the sites she uses to find amazing decorations is Amazon. Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, recently did something that made news. What was it?
Suborbital flight.
On August 6, 1911, Lucille Ball was born. She went on to star in what famous sitcom of the 1950s?
I Love Lucy
Lauren loves wakeSurfing. What came first - wakesurfing or wakeboarding?
Wakesurfing
Harry Styles is the youngest sibling in his family, and he is also the youngest member of the band that made him famous. What band is it?
One Direction
This well-known search engine was launched in 1998.
Lauren helped dad with the bunky by helping him with the electrical. The electrical in the bunky runs on AC or alternating current. Which inventor is best known for his contributions to the design of modern AC?
Nikola Tesla
On August 6, 1968, the author known as Dr. Seuss married his second wife. What is Dr. Seuss' best selling book?
Green Eggs and Ham
Lauren loves Summer, especially time at the cottage in Muskoka. Muskoka is home to one of Canada's oldest resorts, Windermere. What 19th century decade was this resort founded?
1870s.
New Kids on the Block
A scandal in 1998 involved an extra-marital affair of which US president?
Bill Clinton
Lauren helped dad in the backyard by washing rocks that were covered in mud. Similarly, erosion is the process of water removing rock and changing the landscape. A famous example of erosion is the Grand Canyon. What is the depth of the Grand Canyon
6,093 feet or 1,857 meters
On August 6, 1992, the first Oscar trophy was publicly sold for profit. Though the Oscars have been around for almost a century, the newest category - Best Animated Feature Film - was only added in what year?
2001
Lauren loves Snowboarding. When initially introduced, snowboarding was banned at many ski hills. Though it is allowed at most ski hills today, there are still three US ski resorts that ban snowboarding. Which two states do these resorts belong to?
Vermont, Utah
Jake Gyllenhaal is the youngest sibling of his family. He is a descendent of a noble family from which country?
Sweden.
MP3 player
Lauren helped dad in the bunky by climbing up into the attic several times. Attics can be insulated, to regulate temperature. What type of insulation can be traced back as far as Ancient Greece, and comes from the word for "inextinguishable", as it is resistant to flames?
Asbestos.
On August 6, 1962, Jamaica officially gained its independence and became a member of the British Commonwealth. The current Commonwealth is comprised of 54 members, but started with an original 7. Name 4 of the original 7. (extra points if you name all)
UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Irish Free State, Newfoundland
Lauren was in a Sorority in university. What was its name?
KBG or Kappa Beta Gamma
Willow Smith is the youngest sibling of Will Smith. She broke out into music with a song in 2010. What was the song?
Whip my hair
1998's most popular tv show was a medical drama starring George Clooney.
E.R.
Lauren is an amazing party planner. She has organized plenty of decorations for birthday parties. At birthday parties, Happy Birthday to You is sung. In what century was this song originally published?
1893
On August 6, 1926, Gertrude Ederle was the first woman to swim across what body of water?
English Channel