Sunshine
What type of celestial body is the sun?
A star. The sun is the largest object in our solar system and is a dynamic star.
What is the common ending to the saying “When life gives you lemons…”?
Make lemonade. The saying means to take a bad situation and turn it into a positive.
Musician Bob Marley helped popularize what genre of music in the ’70s?
Reggae. Bob Marley and the Wailers became superstars after the release of their album Catch a Fire in 1973.
What four-letter sports network debuted during the ’70s?
ESPN. Launched in 1979, it is now one of the largest cable networks in the United States.
What do mambo, conga, and samba have in common? Answer: They are dances, and each has five letters. Other dances with five letters include tango, polka, and waltz.
They are dances, and each has five letters. Other dances with five letters include tango, polka, and waltz.
Where is the sun located in our solar system?
At the center. The gravity from the sun is what keeps the solar system together and gives planets their orbit.
Which of these is not a citrus fruit: pomelo, Buddha’s hand, or durian?
Durian. Buddha’s hand is a distinctive citron, while pomelos are large, juicy citrus fruits.
Who was the first Beatle to announce his breakup with the group?
Paul McCartney. He made the announcement on April 10, 1970; the Fab Four officially disbanded shortly thereafter.
What film would later define “cult classic” and stars Tim Curry as a mad scientist sporting fishnet tights?
The Rocky Horror Picture Show. It is based on a stage show by Richard O‘Brien, and O’Brien himself plays the character Riff Raff in the film adaptation.
What actress played Dolly in the 1969 movie musical Hello, Dolly?
Answer: Barbra Streisand. Walter Matthau was her co-star. Gene Kelly was the director
What group sang “Here Comes the Sun”?
The Beatles. The Fab Four released this hit in 1969.
Sailors once used citrus fruits to guard against what ailment?
Scurvy. The sickness is caused by lack of vitamin C, making citrus fruits a great preventive.
What commercial jet manufacturer introduced the 747 in 1970?
Boeing. The plane popularized air travel and began the “jumbo jet” era.
What sci-fi/fantasy franchise debuted on May 25, 1977, introducing us to Luke, Leia, and Han?
Star Wars. The George Lucas–directed films spawned a franchise that is still going strong today with new films and TV series.
hat country borders Peru and Panama?
Colombia. It is in northwestern South America.
Two of the sunniest cities in the world are Yuma and Phoenix, both located in which U.S. state?
Arizona. The sun shines up to 90 percent of the year in these sunniest cities.
Which nation in South America produces the most oranges and orange juice worldwide?
Brazil. China leads the world in producing tangerines and grapefruits, and Mexico grows the most lemons and limes.
What amendment approved by Congress in 1972 is abbreviated ERA?
Equal Rights Amendment. It was ratified by 35 states by 1977, and 38 states have ratified it today.
Steven Spielberg’s film Jaws is responsible for creating what term to refer to a highly popular movie?
Blockbuster. Jaws is one of the highest-grossing films of all time and firmly established Spielberg as a director to watch.
A human brain has how many cerebral hemispheres? Answer: Two. The brain is divided into the right and left hemispheres. Each hemisphere controls specific functions.
Two. The brain is divided into the right and left hemispheres. Each hemisphere controls specific functions.
Who is the Greek God of the sun?
Helios. He lends his name, the Greek word for “sun,” to many sunny terms, like heliosphere and heliocentric.
Jaffa, Cara Cara, and Seville are types of which citrus fruit?
Oranges. One medium orange provides 90–100 percent of the recommended daily recommendation of vitamin C.
Which racehorse won the Belmont Stakes on June 9, 1973, becoming a Triple Crown winner?
Secretariat. He was the first Triple Crown winner since Citation in 1948.
A creation of Lorne Michaels, what sketch comedy show began in 1975 and features comedic takes on current events?
Saturday Night Live. The first episode was hosted by George Carlin and featured the Muppets, Andy Kaufman, and more.
What actor played Sam Spade in The Maltese Falcon?
Humphrey Bogart. The film is based on the Dashiell Hammett book of the same name. It was nominated for three Academy Awards but did not win.
In Australia’s sunny Northern Territory, cities like Darwin typically have how many months of little to no rain?
Six. The dry season typically lasts from May to October. Rainy season begins in November and locally is called “silly season.”
The Meyer lemon is thought to be a cross between lemons and what other citrus fruit?
Mandarin oranges. These sweet and mild lemons are sometimes candied or used for zest.
Who broke Babe Ruth’s MLB home run record in 1974?
Hank Aaron. Playing for the Atlanta Braves, “Hammerin’ Hank” broke the record on April 8 of that year.
What is the name of the Streisand-Redford romance flick from 1973?
The Way We Were. Filmed during the McCarthy era and the ongoing Watergate scandal, the film is both controversial and beloved.
What is the capital of Sweden?
Stockholm. It is also Sweden’s most populous city.