Everyday Objects
The first version of this appliance, commonly used during Breakfast was patented in 1909
What is a toaster?
In Singapore, this common chewable is strictly prohibited for cleanliness purposes
What is gum?
According to urban legend, alligators were once found in the sewers of this prominent Northeastern US city
What is NYC?
This freshman dorm is named after the second President of SLU
What is Lee?
I said "I'll get a restraining order against the police so they can't arrest me"
Who is Griffin?
This "popping" plastic sheet was originally designed to be wallpaper
What is bubble wrap?
In Switzerland, some jurisdictions forbid you from flushing your toilet after this time of day
What is 10:00 PM
An urban legend about his song "In the Air Tonight" is that he sang about witnessing a drowning from afar and saw someone refuse to rescue the victim
Who is Phil Collins?
This other freshman dorm is named after the 4th president of SLU
What is Gaines?
I said "I'm so glad we live in a house with boys and not men"
Who is Syd?
This frozen treat was made by accident when someone left a stick in juice on a chilly night
What is a popsicle?
In France, it is forbidden to name a pig after this famous historical French Emperor
Who is Napoleon?
In this country, several hikers died under suspicious conditions in Dyatlov Pass
What is Russia?
Who is Gunnison?
I said "Jeezum Crow" and "I used to fall asleep to subtle fish noises"
Who is Ethan?
his item, used daily around the world, was first patented as “hookless fastener” in 1917.
What is a zipper?
This Scandinavian country has a governmental "Name list" that people must use when picking the name of their children
What is Denmark?
A rumor circulated for years that the CIA experimented with mind control. It was later confirmed that this program actually existed.
What is MKUltra?
This upperclassmen dorm is named after the President of SLU during World War II
What is Jencks?
I said "Drink if you are a freak?"
Who is Pete?
This common household haircare item was once made with toxic cellulose nitrate, leading to some catching fire spontaneously
What is a comb?
In Milan, it’s legally required to do what in public at all times, except if at a funeral or hospital
What is smile?
This classic Halloween candy myth turned out to be real in a 1974 Texas poisoning case.
What is candy being poisoned?
This academic building in the "Science complex" is named after the longest tenured president of SLU
What is Bewkes?
I said "Prezzy, I just spent $135 on a homosexual's jersey today"
Who is Jason?