THIS DAY IN HISTORY
July 20, 1969
What is the first moon landing?
My aim is to keep the bathroom clean... ____________ will help
What is "your aim"?
Though not an elected office, Eleanor Roosevelt transformed this position into a platform for activism and public service
What is the First Lady?
Killing a man was one good reason this vice president did not succeed his boss, Jefferson; later, he got busted for treason.
Who is Aaron Burr?
This long Mexican fritter is deep-fried, cinnamon-coated, & all-delicious.
What is a churro?
October 31, 1517
What is the posting of the 95 Theses?
What is Reformation Day?
______________________ will not cause brain damage
What is "putting the (toilet) seat down"
Launched after a speech at the Council of Clermont in 1095, this military campaign ultimately captured Jerusalem in 1099
What is the First Crusade?
After thousands of unsuccessful experiments, this inventor reportedly viewed each one as discovering "another way that won't work."
Who is Thomas Edison?
This trendy countertop appliance, which surged in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, claims to use up to 80% less oil than traditional frying.
What is an air fryer?
November 11, 1918
What is the ending/armistice of WW1?
As for me & my _________, we will serve the Lord
*Hint, it is a twist on the verse in Joshua
What is "horse"?
2-word term describing an E.M.T. who goes to a crisis area to provide immediate assistance.
What is a first responder?
Obsessed with a white whale, this literary figure did not succeed in completing his quest or surviving it.
Who is Captain Ahab?
Shrimp and vegetables are popular fillings for this battered and deep-fried Japanese dish
October 29, 1929
What was Black Tuesday?
What was the 1929 Stock Market Crash?
What was the start of the Great Depression?
Until God opens the next door, praise Him in the ___________
What is "hallway"?
This covers "the right of the people... to petition the government for a redress of grievances."
What is the First Amendment?
This inventor from Greek myth tried flying with homemade wings—let’s just say the first attempt did not go well.
Who is Daedelus?
(Icarus earns neutral credit)
The sixth chapter of this 1937 fantasy novel is titled “Out of the Frying Pan, Into the Fire.”
What is The Hobbit?
September 17, 1787
What was the signing of the U.S. Constitution?
boy (noun): a _______ with ________ on it.
What are "noise" and "dirt"?
The English translation for the Latin primus inter pares, this phrase, often used in the Eastern Church, describes a member of a power-sharing group with a little more juice than the rest.
What is the first among equals?
In Greek mythology, this king was condemned to push a boulder uphill forever, only to watch it roll back down each time.
Who is Sisyphus?
If you’re passing on a small problem because you’ve got more pressing matters, you might say you have these sizzling priorities instead
What is "bigger fish to fry"?