Postal Trivia
In what year did it become mandatory for each household to have a mailbox or letter slot:
1855, 1892, or 1923?
1923
Prior to this, letter carriers delivered mail directly to the doorsteps without any charge.
This 1970 Ford embarrassment sold for less than $2,000 and was named for a horse.
What is the Pinto?
The gas tank was easily punctured and was a fire risk.
He is Ginger Rogers’ dance partner.
Who is Fred Astaire?
His first dance partner was his sister.
As children, the siblings performed on
vaudeville stages.
This traditional Mexican street food is made with
tortillas stuffed with meat and topped with salsa.
What are tacos?
Americanized versions include any protein or vegetables topped with any of these toppings: guacamole or sour cream, cheese, and shredded lettuce.
This Toyota is the best-selling car of all time.
What is the Corolla?
It was introduced in 1966 and has sold more than 49 million cars.
What color were all mailboxes painted
in 1971?
Blue
The boxes were given the new Postal Service logo decals.
This iconic train is the setting for an Agatha Christie mystery.
What is the Orient Express?
Only the Bible and Shakespeare have outsold Agatha Christie.
This ballroom dance is made up of three basic steps.
What is the waltz?
It dates to 13th-century Germany.
Philadelphia is known for this sandwich.
What is the
Philly cheesesteak? It’s topped with processed cheese, peppers, onions, and mushrooms.
Gregory Hines is credited with modernizing and
bringing into the 21st century this type of dance.
What is tap?
Hines and his older brother Maurice took tap lessons with renowned dancer and choreographer Henry LeTang when they were young children. He
went on to star in 40 films
What famous singer and actor served as a postal clerk in Spokane, Washington?
Hint: He sang “Swinging on a Star” and starred in
White Christmas.
Bing Crosby He worked as a substitute and
routine clerk.
The final scene in Thelma and Louise shows them driving a 1966 Thunderbird here.
What is over a cliff?
Thelma (Geena Davis) and Louise (Susan Sarandon) were running from the law when they decided to end it
rather than face the alternative.
This ballroom dance is made up of four basic steps and
generally is performed with big band music.
What is the foxtrot?
It was introduced during the 1920s in
the United States and has been called
“the Rolls-Royce of standard dances.”
Key West is known for this dessert because of its
locally grown citrus.
What is key lime pie?
Key West limes are smaller than regular limes, yellow when ripe, and more aromatic than their
larger cousins. They’re grown all over Florida.
Alberta is known for this protein.
What is steak or beef?
It’s called Alberta steak, and cattle are ethically grown without antibiotics. Environmental conditions make it the best-tasting beef produced in Canada.
In what state was the first post office established in America?
Boston
It was established in a tavern in 1639.
In this National Lampoon film, Clark Griswold and his family spend most of their time in a hideous station wagon
What is National Lampoon’s Vacation?
During the trip to Walley World, they strapped poor, dead Aunt Edna to the car’s roof.
Chubby Checker and Joey Dee & the Starliters released
tunes about this dance.
What is the twist?
Chubby Checker performed “The Twist,” and Joey Dee & the Starliters recorded “Peppermint Twist.”
This iconic seafood roll from Maine is served
on a split-top bun.
What is a lobster roll?
The bun looks like a hotdog bun, but it’s
split on the top rather than the side.
Which country do cities of Perth, Adelade & Brisbane belong to?
Australia
Who was the only U.S. president to work as a
postmaster?
Abraham Lincoln
He was 24 years old when he became a postmaster in Illinois
The film Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines is the story of an air race across this body of water.
What is the English Channel? The film is set in 1910, and a newspaper sponsors the race.
This superstar’s signature dance was the moonwalk.
Who is Michael Jackson?
He first danced the moonwalk in 1982, but his inspiration came from early dancers such as Cab Calloway, who danced similar steps in 1932.
Poutine is a Canadian dish of French fries topped with
cheese curds and this.
What is gravy?
It originated in Quebec in 1952.
What geometric shape is generally used for stop signs?
Octagon