Dear Abbie
Abbie was the nickname used by this Second First Lady of the United States who was an advisor to the President and advocate for women's rights.
Who is "Abigail Adams"?
This Pulitzer Prize-winning 1939 novel by John Steinbeck chronicles the struggles of the Joad family, farmers forced to migrate from Oklahoma to California during the Great Depression and Dust Bowl.
What is "The Grapes of Wrath"
Defined as a "noisy ghost," this German-derived term refers to a spirit that causes physical disturbances like knocking or throwing objects.
What is "poltergeist"?
Valentina Tereshkova was the first to fly here, a solo mission on Vostok 6 on 16 June 1963 in 1963.
What is "orbit outer space"?
This continent has land in all four hemispheres.
What is "Africa"?
Founded in 1956 by Pauline Phillips, she used the pen name Abby for this type of column, the world's most syndicated.
What is "personal advice"?
In 1780, today's four municipalities in Essex County, New Jersey were first named this to honor William III, a prominent Dutch prince.
What is "Orange"?
In Shakespeare's Hamlet, this character appears on the battlements of Elsinore Castle to demand vengeance.
Who is "Hamlet's father"?
This mystique 1963 book by Betty Friedan is credited with sparking the second wave of this American movement.
What is "feminist movement"?
The aglet is the tip of this that prevents fraying on shoes.
What is "shoelace"?
In 1856, Abbie Burgess was a famous keeper who kept these burning on the Matinicus Rock during a raging storm in Maine.
What is "lighthouse"?
Also called the "Day-O Song", this song by Harry Belafonte officially includes this fruit.
What is "The Big Banana Boat Song"?
The term Ectoplasm refers to the thick, vaporous substance sometimes believed to be emitted by a ghost or during this spiritual event.
What is "séance"?
Charlotte Cooper ( Tennis, 1900 ) or Margaret Abbott ( Golf, 1900 ) both are often cited as the first women to win this type of medal.
What is "Olympics" ( modern )?"
This 1951 Humphrey Bogart film was based on a book by C.S. Forester.
What is "The African Queen"?
This Abby was an American socialite and heiress to this coffee fortune until her untimely death at the hands of the Manson Family.
What is "Folger"?
This 1941 song about an alluring but deceptive woman who captivates everyone was written by Johnny Mercer.
What is ""Tangerine"?
Stephen King was inspired to write this novel after staying at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado as its only guest, famous for its own resident ghosts.
What is "The Shining"?
Renown actress Helen Hayes was the first to receive the status of EGOT: winner of an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and this.
What is "Tony"?
In his teens, this Pittsburgh “pickle king” was running a business to supply grocers with fresh produce.
Who is "Henry Heinz"?
This American political activist and author was leader of the Youth International Party and famously a member of the Chicago Seven anti-war activists.
Who is "Abbie Hoffman"?
This song written by John Lennon reflected the field he played in during his childhood.
What is "Strawberry Fields"
Created for a children's book in 1939, this character is known to be quite pleasant and personable.
Who is "Casper"?
This women’s rights activist was known for being the first deaf-blind person to write a book and earn a Bachelor’s Degree.
Who is "Hellen Keller"?
This famous PBS bird has a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame.
What is "Big Bird"?