New England
How many states make up New England?
What is...Six States: Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.
This hit by Chubby Checker begins with the lyrics “Come on, baby/Let’s do ____ ____.
What is the twist? The song sparked a dance craze and even spinoff songs like “Let’s Twist Again.”
This freeze-dried sweet treat was invented in the late 1970s, but despite its name, it has probably never been eaten in space
What is astronaut ice cream? Although it was claimed that astronauts aboard Apollo 7 snacked on the dessert, experts and astronauts both say it was never taken to space due to its crumbly nature.
This small, red summer fruit develops tiny seeds on the outside and often tops shortcake
What is strawberry? Strawberry plants are most often propagated not by planting these tiny seeds but by planting the runners from mature plants, which will produce roots for a new plant
Hanks, Edison, and Jefferson
What is Tom or Thomas? Respectively, they are an actor, an inventor, and a founding father.
Founded in 1636, what Ivy League university is the oldest in the U.S.?
In 1965, the Four Tops declared, “Sugar pie, honey bunch/You know that I love you/I can’t ____ ____.”
What is help myself? The song topped the Billboard charts twice in 1965, becoming one of the biggest hits of that summer
This Vermont-based ice creamery opened its doors in 1978 and has featured flavors like mint Oreo and Heath Bar crunch
What is Ben & Jerry’s? They opened the business in a converted gas station in Burlington, Vermont, and quickly gained a following due to their unusual flavors.
This is the world’s smallest bird.
What is hummingbird? Cuba is home to the smallest hummingbird, the bee hummingbird. It’s a little more than two inches long.
A-list actresses Audrey and Katharine
What is Hepburn? Who can forget Breakfast at Tiffany’s (Audrey) and On Golden Pond (Katharine)?
What state is nicknamed "The Green Mountain State"
Vermont
In 1960, the Drifters crooned, “Don’t forget who’s taking you home/And in whose arms you’re gonna be/So darlin’, save the last ____ ____ ____.”
What is dance for me? Known for a string of hits throughout the ’50s and ’60s, the Drifters were inducted into the Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.
In the early 1970s, McDonald’s debuted this breakfast sandwich, a first in the fast-food breakfast industry.
What is the Egg McMuffin? According to Time magazine, the classic sandwich was invented by a McDonald’s franchise owner, Herb Peterson
This northeastern state is the smallest U.S. state
What is Rhode Island? It’s 48 miles long and 37 miles wide, with 384 miles of coastline.
Businesswoman Martha, actor James, and talk-show host Jon
What is Stewart? Jon Stewart was the host of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show until he retired and Trevor Noah took his place
What New England city is known for clam chowder and a distinct accent?
Boston
Singing for the Four Seasons, Frankie Valli asks, “Sherry, can you ____ ____ ____?”
What is come out tonight? According to an interview with NPR, the song was written in just 15 minutes, and the name Sherry was chosen to fit the melody and not to honor a specific person
In 1970, this packaged food was invented and promised to help busy cooks turn a pound of ground beef into a hearty meal.
What is Hamburger Helper? In 2013, the brand renamed itself Helper. It also offers chicken and tuna options.
This small serving or treat is eaten between meals.
What is snack? According to the Cleveland Clinic, yogurt is a healthy snack, and it’s available all year long.
Actors De Niro, Wagner, and Duvall
What is Robert? De Niro played a retired intelligence operative in the Meet the Parents franchise. Wagner played Jonathan Hart in Hart to Hart, and Duvall has performed in many westerns.
What year did New England officially get its name 1700, 1620, or 1595?
1620.
Singing of his home state, Ray Charles sang, “Just an old sweet song, keeps Georgia ____ ____ ____.”
What is on my mind? This song earned Ray Charles the first of his impressive 17 Grammy Awards
This slow cooker was invented in 1971 and marketed as a time-saving cooking device for busy working women
What is the Crock-Pot? The Crock-Pot’s design was based on Irving Naxon’s Beanery, a device he invented to slowly cook a bean stew.
Every now and then, when you cut into a bell pepper, you find this inside.
What is a baby bell pepper? It’s called an internal proliferation, and it can also occur in tomatoes, citrus fruits, and eggplants.
Actress MacLaine and child actress Temple
What is Shirley? Shirley Temple’s surname is Black, and she once served as a delegate to the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment.