HISTORY WITH A TWIST
Which war was shorter: the U.S. Civil War or the War of 1812
The War of 1812 (about 2½ years; Civil War was 4 years)
The fingerprints of this animal are nearly identical to those of humans.
Koala Bear
If you have a 3-legged stool, how many legs touch the ground?
Three.
Which US State is closest to Africa?
Maine
What is approximately how many residents live at Spring Mill Pointe?
A Hundred
Which U.S. president never lived in the White House?
George Washington (White House not completed yet)
Which famous actor was rejected from drama school?
Harrison Ford (initially told he had no talent)
What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years?
The letter “M”.
In 1940, this actress was the first African American to win an Oscar.
Hattie McDaniel
What is the one place at SPM that residents say is “too far” to attend an activity?
THE GLEN
What invention was once considered immoral: the waltz, bicycles, or novels?
The waltz (too much physical closeness!)
Which movie almost starred someone completely different?
Pretty Woman was first offered to Molly Ringwald before Julia Roberts.
Which weighs more: a pound of feathers or a pound of bricks?
They weigh the same.
This is the boiling point of water at the top of Mt. Everest
162°F
Which activity does everyone look forward to the most each week?
B.I.N.G.O
What everyday item was once used as currency?
Salt
Which famous invention was created by accident?
Penicillin (Alexander Fleming)
What has keys but can’t open locks?
A Piano
The raven that inspired Edgar Allen Poe's famous poem was this author's pet.
Charles Dickens
What is the one thing that truly makes Spring Mill Pointe special?
YOU ALL!
Which U.S. president resigned from office?
Richard Nixon (Watergate scandal)
On Good Friday in 1930, the BBC reported, “There is no news.” They played what instead?
Piano Music
Loxodonta is the scientific name for this animal.
African elephant
In the 1800's, ketchup was sold as a cure for this.
Upset stomach/indigestion.
Who is the nicest employee at Spring Mill Pointe?
NICOLLI - NIC