HOUSE Work
(General Trivia)
(General Trivia)
People who live in these shouldn't throw stones.
What is a glass house?
The board game company Parker Brothers owns the trademark for this more commonly used word for table tennis.
What is ping pong?
Grandma is in the cradle of Western civilization. She climbed Mt. Olympus yesterday and today will sail over to Mykonos for some sun at the beach.
Where is Greece?
This soda flavor, which comes from the sassafras plant, is found almost exclusive in North America.
What is Root Beer?
This salty, tangy cheese is a traditional Greek food.
What is feta?
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
What is the White House?
We can’t give you the name that two brothers gave to their outdoor large waste container because it’s too close to the name of the product.
What is a dumpster? (Dempster brothers.)
Grandma is staying in the historic five-star King David Hotel where she can walk to the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Wailing Wall.
Where is Jerusalem?
A shaving necessity.
What is a razor blade?
Penuche (pen OO chee), divinity, and chocolate walnut are three types of this sweet treat.
What is fudge?
A highly valued cut of beef.
What is a Porterhouse?
This 1971 trademark name has become the generic name for the slow cooker.
What is a crock-pot?
Grandma spent the last two days in the Forbidden City, but in order to see the Terra Cotta Army, she’ll have to travel for 600 miles. What country is Grandma in?
A dictionary, encyclopedia, or almanac, for example.
What is a reference book?
Using this technique, dishes such as cherries jubilee are drenched in liqueur and set on fire for a dramatic table presentation
What is flambé?
An organization or a plan that is very weak and can easily be destroyed.
What is a house of cards?
Dupont came up with this brand name for its polytetrafluoroethylene coating. (Hint: We wonder if President Reagan knew that.)
What is Teflon?
Grandma is having a great time shopping in a bazaar. Tonight she’ll see a group of Whirling Dervishes perform their mystical prayer dance, and tomorrow she’ll take a minibus to see the ancient ruins at Ephesus. What country is Grandma in?
Where is Turkey?
A swath of the United States, running roughly from Pennsylvania to Wisconsin and Michigan, that is characterized by declining industry, aging factories, and a falling population.
What is the rust belt?
This salty side is a companion to things like cheeseburgers.
What are french fries?
Series of books by Laura Ingalls Wilder based on her 19th century childhood in the US Midwest.
What is Little House on the Prairie?
Nearly 120 years ago, the Bayer company came up with this name for Diacetylmorphine, a potent pain killer. Today, it’s known to be one of the most addictive drugs in the world.
What is heroin?
Grandma is on a literary tour this month. First she visited A Town Like Alice; then she had a Picnic at Hanging Rock; and when she goes birding next week, she’s hoping to catch a glimpse of The Thorn Birds. What country is Grandma in?
Where is Australia?
In a Mexican restaurant they’re called refritos.
What is refried beans?
Originating in Egypt, these deep fried balls of ground chickpeas are usually served in pita bread with tahini sauce.
What is a falafel?