1970s Actresses
She is Wonder Woman.
Who is Lynda Carter? The star of the 1970s TV series Wonder Woman, Carter was crowned Miss World USA in 1972.
Most people do not want this animal to see his shadow on February 2.
What is groundhog? Also known as a woodchuck,
the special weather-forecasting groundhog’s proper name is
Punxsutawney Phil. If he sees his shadow, legend has it we will see
six more weeks of winter. We can expect an early spring if he doesn’t
see his shadow.
Dried rose petals in a sachet are called this
What is potpourri? You can make your potpourri with dried flower petals, bark (such
as cinnamon), and herbs. To augment or refresh the fragrance, sprinkle with a drop or two of
essential oil.
George Orwell’s “other” book, not 1984, was once mandatory reading in high school
What is Animal Farm? Some call it allegory; others call it satire. Either way, it
addresses the Stalinist revolution and life under the tyrannical regime that unfolded afterward
This is the fatty, external extension of the ear
What is earlobe? It is either attached or detached at the
bottom. Scientists do not know what purpose earlobes serve, but they
do know that they continue to grow as we age.
She hails from Spain; her signature line is “Cuchi cuchi.”
Who is Charo? Charo made guest appearances on Martin &
Rowan’s Laugh-In and The Love Boat and has a star on the Hollywood
Walk of Fame.
Almost every four years, this affects February.
What is leap year? An extra day is added to February during
leap years. Without adding an extra day, the seasons would start
drifting earlier. NBC reports that the rule for skipping a leap year is: “If a
year is divisible by 100 and not divisible by 400, leap year is skipped.”
Other than dust mites, these are one of the main ingredients in household dust,
particularly if you have pets
What are dead skin cells? Other dust ingredients include pollen, soil, and whatever
you bring in from outdoors.
This Tennessee Williams classic is set in New Orleans.
What is a Cat on a Hot Tin Roof? You might remember the quote “Whoever you
are—I have always depended on the kindness of strangers.” Those words are spoken by
Blanche DuBois, who never relied on herself.
It is the U.S. national bird.
What is the bald eagle? The bald eagle, of course, isn’t bald
but has white feathers on its head when it reaches maturity. They
typically mate for life
She is Dr. Marlena Evans on Days of Our Lives.
Who is Deidre Hall? Hall has portrayed her character on Days of Our Lives since 1976, almost 50 years. She plays a psychiatrist on the soap, and she’s a mental health advocate in real life.
On Valentine’s Day, many people receive roses of this color.
What is red? Red symbolizes romantic love. If the rose is thornless, it symbolizes
love at first sight.
During the Roaring Twenties, women wore cloches on this part of the body
What is the head? A cloche is a bell-shaped hat
This is one of two popular series of amateur teenage
detective franchises for leisure reading.
What is Nancy Drew or The Hardy Boys? Freelance
ghostwriters write both series. The Atlantic reports, “The secret
behind the longevity of Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys is
simple. They’re still here because their creators found a way to
minimize cost, maximize output, and standardize creativity.”
This refers to something that can be eaten, such as the part of a plant that is safe to eat.
What is edible? For example, we eat apples, but the seeds are not edible because
they contain cyanide.
She is Pepper in Police Woman
Who is Angie Dickinson? Playing the first tough policewoman
on TV launched Dickinson’s career. On the big screen, she appeared
in films including Ocean’s Eleven (2001) and Rio Bravo (1959).
Although rare, February is the only month where it is possible not to have this in the
night sky.
What is a full moon? If the January full moon falls
on January 31, you won’t see the next full moon until the
beginning of March.
This is the most popular surname in the United States
What is Smith? More than 2.7 million people share the name. It
originated as an Old English term meaning “blacksmith” or “ironworker
The Importance of Being Earnest was written by this author.
Who is Oscar Wilde? If you didn’t read this while in high school, it’s worth the read
as an adult. It has nothing to do with being earnest in character. It’s quite the opposite—an
amusing tale about an imaginary Ernest, a satire on Victorian-era life.
If something is facile, it can be done with this
What is ease? The word facile comes from the Latin facilis, meaning “easy
She played Tracey on TV’s Mission: Impossible for eight
episodes after Barbara Bain left the show.
Who is Lee Meriwether? Meriwether also plays Betty Jones
on Barnaby Jones
On February 3, 1913, the 16th Amendment to the
U.S. Constitution was ratified, giving the federal government
the right to do this.
What is impose a federal income tax? The initial tax
rate was three percent on incomes more than $800.
He published Poor Richard’s Almanack under a pseudonym
Who is Ben Franklin? He published the first batch in 1732
and sold them annually for a quarter century. His pen name was
Richard Saunders. An original 1732 edition sold for $556,500 at a
Sotheby’s auction.
“It was the best of times. It was the worst of times,” begins this novel by Charles Dickens
What is A Tale of Two Cities? The two cities are London and Paris, and the classic
opens in 1775, leading up to the French Revolution. You may remember the character
Madame Defarge, who knits a list of revolutionaries who should be executed
This is a large, imposing building or structure
What is edifice? Examples include the U.S. Capitol and the cathedrals of Europe