Postal
What side of the mail delivery truck is the steering wheel on?
The right side. This makes it easier for delivery workers in rural areas when delivering mail to roadside mailboxes.
What natural disaster is featured in The Wizard of Oz?
A tornado.
In the 1939 film, the tornado was created by dangling a cloth from a steel gantry.
What iconic, energetic dance of the 1960s was introduced by Chubby Checker?
The twist.
The mashed potato and the swim were additional dances inspired by the twist.
The hibiscus is often seen in women’s hair when they greet hotel visitors in this state?
What is Hawaii? In 1988, the legislature narrowed the state flower to specifically the yellow hibiscus.
It’s finger-lickin’ good.
What is KFC, or Kentucky Fried Chicken? The secret recipe is under lock and key in Kentucky.
What’s the name of the stamp that does not expire?
Forever stamps.
Forever stamps.
Regardless of when the stamps were purchased or if the price changes over time, the forever stamp allows individuals to mail a letter of one ounce.
What’s a common weather idiom for rain that’s especially hard?
“Raining cats and dogs.”
The expression has been around since the 17th century.
What is the traditional dance and music of Argentina?
Tango.
By the end of the 1900s, the tango had become popular worldwide.
The Mayflower was the obvious choice for this state’s official flower, due to its name’s historical significance.
What is Massachusetts? The Mayflower ship landed at Plymouth Rock, which is in modern-day Massachusetts.
The best part of waking up is [this] in your cup.
What is Folgers?
Folgers was established in the 1850s, and the family is related to Ben Franklin
In what year did it become mandatory for each household to have a mailbox or letter slot:
1855, 1892, or 1923?
1923.
Prior to this, letter carriers delivered mail directly to the doorsteps without any charge.
What term refers to the amount of moisture or water vapor in the air?
Humidity.
The higher the water vapor, the higher the humidity.
What classic fairy-tale ballet was scored by Tchaikovsky and is most popular around Christmas time?
The Nutcracker. It has become the most commonly performed ballet in the world.
The sagebrush is this state’s flower and is depicted on the state’s flag.
What is Nevada?
The flowers bloom in late summer and early fall on the shrub.
Have it your way
What is Burger King?
Its signature burger is the Whopper.
Who was the first president to be featured on a stamp?
George Washington. He was on a 10-cent stamp, and Benjamin Franklin was on the five-cent stamp.
Where is the coldest place on Earth?
East Antarctica.
Temperatures at night can drop to –135 degrees Fahrenheit, and the dry air prevalent in the area can cause it to become even colder.
What do people commonly say they have when they are not good dancers?
Two left feet. The expression was first recorded in 1915.
This state derives its name from the a word meaning ”mainland,” and its state flower is the forget-me-not
What is Alaska
Its state nickname is the Last Frontier, and its state motto is “North to the future.”
How many licks does it take...?
What is Tootsie Roll?
There were several variations of the 1960s tagline, but they all wanted the customer to guess how many licks led to the center of the Tootsie Roll. The answer is no one knows.
What does zip (as in zip code) stand for?
Zone improvement plan. The basic zip is five digits long: the first digit signifies a group of states, the second and third represent a region, and the fourth and fifth signify addresses in that region.
What is caused by rapid expansion in the air surrounding a lightning bolt path?
Thunder.
It takes only a few thousandths of a second for a lightning bolt to split through the air.
What movie starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey features a dancing scene with a famous over-the-head lift?
Dirty Dancing (1987).
The movie was turned down 43 times before a small studio picked it up. It exceeded all expectations, winning an Oscar and making over $214 million at the box office.
Arizona’s state flower sits atop this prickly succulent.
What is cactus? The specific cactus is the saguaro
(suh-WAA-row), a slow-growing, colossal plant.
Small fry loves [this].
What is Bird’s Eye?
The company was a trailblazer in frozen foods in the 1950s.