Inventions
Originally invented to help the visually impaired read, this dot‑based writing system is now used worldwide
What is 'Braille"
In this card game, players try to get as close to 21 as possible without going over.
What is "Blackjack".
Do Japanese and Chinese Chopsticks look the same?
NO. (Chinese chopsticks are generally longer and thicker with blunt ends).
This red‑haired housewife was married to bandleader Ricky Ricardo.
Who is 'Lucy Ricardo'.
Violin, Cello, Piano, Trumpet.
Trumpet: It’s a brass instrument; the others are string instruments.
This everyday fastening device was inspired by burrs sticking to an inventor’s dog during a walk.
What is "Velcro".
The goal of this popular tile game is to use all your tiles by matching numbers.
What is "Dominoes".
Is it legal to give you twins the same name?
Yes.
What show took place in the small town of Mayberry?
What is "The Andy Griffith Show"?
Bus, Train, Car, Bicycle.
Train: Only Mode of transportation listed that operates on the track not a road.
Developed during World War II, this heating appliance became a kitchen staple after scientists noticed a melted chocolate bar.
What is "a Microwave"
This card game uses a wooden board and colored pegs and challenges players to move all their pieces home.
What is "Cribbage".
Does China have more than 10 neighbouring Countries?
Yes. (14: North Korea, Russia, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam)
This blended‑family sitcom featured Uncle Bill, Mr. French, and three “affairs.”
What is "Family Affair"?
Calendar, Clock, Watch, Timer.
Calendar: It tracks dates, not time passing.
This 19th‑century invention by Alexander Graham Bell transformed long‑distance communication.
What is "the telephone".
This board game of strategy is played on a checkered board and has pieces called kings and queens.
What is "Chess".
No. (American carousels typically turn counterclockwise (left to right). In contrast, British and many mainland European carousels (often called "gallopers" in the UK) typically turn clockwise (right to left)
The Love Boat aired primarily on what TV network.
What is "ABC"?
Salt, Pepper, Sugar, Cinnamon.
Sugar: It’s sweet, not a spice.
First used commercially in 1971, this invention made cash withdrawals possible without a bank teller.
What is "ATM".
This word‑building board game uses letter tiles, each with different point values.
What is "Scrabble".
Is Mount Everest the tallest mountain from base to peak on Earth?
No. (Mount Everest is not the tallest mountain from base to peak on Earth. While Everest is the highest mountain above sea level, Mauna Kea in Hawaii is the tallest from base to peak).
In the sitcom Golden Girls, how many women live together in the house?
4: Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, and Sophia.
Canada, USA, Mexico, Europe.
Europe: It’s a continent, not a country.