Bucket List
($100) For the busy person who flies to destinations for work trips, this mode of commercial transportation hearkens back to a slower time.
Answer: What is train travel? It’s the perfect example of “the destination is the journey.” Both Canada and the United States have transcontinental train travel.
His tune “I Walk the Line” landed him in the No. 1 position on Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Country Songs of All Time.
Answer: Who is Johnny Cash? His other hits include “A Boy Named Sue,” “Ring of Fire,” and “If I Were a Carpenter.”
Bea Arthur starred in this sitcom before joining the cast of The Golden Girls.
Answer: What is Maude? The show was a spinoff from All in the Family, on which she also appeared.
This was the first form of mass communication after the newspaper.
Answer: What is radio? Cell phones and Bluetooth would not have been possible without the discovery that radio waves travel through space.
The ruins of this “unsinkable” ship were found in September 1985.
Answer: What is the RMS Titanic? After more than 70 years at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, a French American expedition found the remains.
($200) Some people want to travel to all seven of these major areas across the globe.
Answer: What are continents? Some wealthy travelers might also register for space travel on SpaceX, Blue Origin, or Virgin Galactic.
In addition to her singing prowess, she is known for her starring role as Doralee Rhodes in 9 to 5.
Answer: Who is Dolly Parton? Her costars in the film include Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dabney Coleman. Parton has won 10 Grammy Awards. She’s also known for her theme park, children’s literacy program, and impressive wig collection.
You can find Felix Unger and Oscar Madison duking it out verbally over their differences in lifestyle and housekeeping in this sitcom.
Answer: What is The Odd Couple? Tony Randall plays Felix, and Jack Klugman plays Oscar in the wildly popular TV show.
This appliance can be found in most kitchens in North America. It causes the water molecules in food to vibrate, heating them up quickly.
Answer: What is the microwave? In 1947, the first microwave oven cost $5,000. In today’s money, that’s roughly $69,500.
In September 1964, this commission issued its report on the Kennedy assassination.
Answer: What is Warren? The Warren Commission’s report concluded Lee Harvey Oswald killed John F. Kennedy with a single bullet. To this day, there are many who don’t believe the findings in part or in whole.
You can soar high above the ground in the “bucket” of one of these.
Answer: What is a hot-air balloon? If you like to view hot-air balloons, you can visit the annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta held every fall.
This crossover musician is best known for performing his tune “The Gambler” and Lionel Richie’s “Lady.”
Answer: Who is Kenny Rogers? Rogers also performed many duets throughout his career, including with Dolly Parton and Dottie West.
Robin Williams plays an out-of-this-world character against Pam Dauber’s more down-to-earth role in this sitcom.
Answer: What is Mork and Mindy? Mork is from the planet Ork, and Williams is a natural for the part.
Western Union used to be in the business of sending telegrams. Today its business is this.
Answer: What is money transfer? In 1867, Western Union helped broker the sale of Alaska to the United States via its telegram services. It has been transferring money since 1871.
In September 1974, this president pardoned President Richard Nixon.
Answer: Who is President Gerald Ford? He did it so a trial would not further polarize the country. Some blame his failure to gain a second term on the pardon.
If you run a 26.2-mile race, you are participating in this.
Answer: What is a marathon? If running isn’t for you, try a walkathon. Some charities, such as the March of Dimes, hold walkathons all over the country
This country legend died in a plane crash on her way to Nashville in 1963. One of her most enduring hits is “Crazy.”
Answer: Who is Patsy Cline? Willie Nelson wrote “Crazy.” A week before her fatal trip, Cline said, “I’ve had two bad [accidents]. The third one will either be a charm or it’ll kill me.”
Linda Lavin plays a server in this greasy-spoon sitcom.
Answer: What is Alice? Her sidekicks in the show are Flo and Vera, and together they make the most of working for the owner Mel while Alice waits to be discovered for her singing ability.
A popular recent addition to cars for winter driving, these keep you cozy and can also relieve back pain.
Answer: What are heated seats? The seats also increase circulation and are invaluable if you are stranded in winter and need to stay warm until help arrives.
In September 1973, this aircraft made its first transatlantic flight, breaking records for the fastest crossing.
Answer: What is the Concorde? The first crossing took only three hours and 33 minutes. The first passenger flight wasn’t until 1976, and it continued to transport passengers at speeds greater than Mach 2 until 2003.
This dangerous activity, as we know it, dates back to France in the late 18th century and involves jumping from a very great height.
Answer: What is skydiving? André-Jacques Garnerin became famous in late 18th-century France when he jumped from hot-air balloons with a parachute for show.
She is known as “The Queen of Country” and covers Bobbie Gentry’s 1969 song “Fancy” on her 1990 album Rumor Has It. She also stars in an eponymous sitcom that aired from 2001–2007.
Answer: Who is Reba McEntire? Fun fact: Reba learned how to drive at the age of five.
Freddy Prinze stars in this show alongside Jack Albertson.
Answer: What is Chico and the Man? The storyline illustrates the relationship between Chico and a cynical mechanic as they partner to bring in new business. Della Reese and Charo have recurring roles in the show.
Before we had bleach, we used this blue product, which is still widely available, to whiten laundry.
Answer: What is Mrs. Stewart’s Liquid Bluing? The product has been around since 1883. It’s a concentrated, bright-blue liquid that must be diluted before adding to the wash.
September didn’t always have 30 days. It used to have this many.
Answer: What is 29? Julius Caesar added an extra day in 46 BC.