Military Generals
This corncob-pipe-smoking man famously led United States forces in the Pacific theater of the Second World War, including the retaking of the Philippines.
Who was Douglas MacArthur?
MacArthur was controversially removed from command by President Truman during the Korean War following a series of defeats after China entered the war and for openly disagreeing with his superiors.
This sports car was first manufactured by Chevrolet in 1953 and gained much of its iconic appearance in its 1963 Sting Ray Coupe edition
What is a Corvette?
The Corvette is famous for its distinctive styling, lightweight design, and high performance at competitive pricing.
What color were Dorothy's ruby red slippers in the original Wizard of Oz book by L. Frank Baum?
Silver
Heavens to this person.
Who is Betsy? This is an early version of “oh my goodness,” or “OMG."
What salty body of water is located in the Middle East?
The Dead Sea.
It is so named because it is so salty that nothing can survive
This man defected to the British during the American Revolution, making his name synonymous with betrayer forever afte
Who was Benedict Arnold?
Arnold had planned on delivering West Point and Fort Clinton to the British, but his plot was discovered by the Americans and foiled.
This Italian sports car manufacturer is most famous for its F-series cars, from the F40 to the current F80
What is Ferrari?
Many early Ferrari automobiles from the 1950s and 1960s are some of the most expensive cars sold at auctions.
What element are diamonds composed of?
Carbon
This kind of head refers to a person who is not particularly bright.
What is air? The term airhead was also used to refer to a silly person
What type of fruit are morello, Royal Ann, and Bing?
Cherries.
Cherries are categorized into two categories: sweet and sour. Sour cherries are mostly used in pies. Morello is a sour cherry. Royal Ann and Bing are sweet cherries.
These two generals signed the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia at Appomattox Courthouse on April 9, 1865
Who were Generals Grant and Lee?
Grant and Lee were well acquainted with one another, having attended the United States Military Academy (now West Point) together and served in the Mexican-American War together.
James Bond famously drives this brand of English-manufactured luxury cars
What is Aston Martin?
Sean Connery first drove a DB5 in Goldfinger as Bond. The most recent Bond, Daniel Craig, can be seen with a DB10, a Superleggera, and a Valhalla.
Were playing cards invented in Europe, Asia, or Africa?
Asia
See you later, (this animal)
What is alligator?
The corresponding reply is “After a while, crocodile.”
Who wrote the classic novel Oliver Twist?
Charles Dickens.
The book is subtitled The Parish Boy’s Progress. It was Dickens’ second novel; it was published in 1838
This controversial general during the Second World War was famously removed from command for slapping shell-shocked subordinates
Who was George S. Patton?
Patton cemented his status as a controversial historical figure by openly calling for an early end to denazification of Germany and to attack the Soviet Union immediately after the war
This iconic muscle car line manufactured by Dodge has had eight generations since it was first produced in 1966
What is a Charger?
The Charger was first released in 1966 when demand for specialty cars was rapidly increasing. It competed well against the Ford Mustang and the Mercury Cougar.
What is the oldest college in the US?
Harvard University
You do not want this sandwich to connect with your face.
What is knuckle?
“I will give you a knuckle sandwich” was a common 1950s threat that meant giving someone a punch in the face
FM stands for “frequency modulation” on a radio. What does the abbreviation AM stand for?
Amplitude modulation. AM radio waves have a lower frequency than FM radio waves
This general, nicknamed “Black Jack,” commanded the American Expeditionary Force during the First World War.
Who was John Pershing?
Pershing served as a mentor for generals who would become big names in the Second World War, including MacArthur, Patton, and Eisenhower.
This longest-selling Ford line is the origin of the “pony car” model—a powerful but affordable vehicle that has a long hood and short deck
What is the Mustang?
Mustangs have been racing cars since the 1960s, and they became Ford’s Car of Tomorrow for the NASCAR Nationwide Series, with full-time racing of the Mustang beginning in 2011.
How many ribs does a human skeleton have?
24 ribs (12 on each side)
This five-letter word starting with S means “to leave now.”
What is scram?
It’s the early version of “getouttahere” (all one word).
What is the only planet not named for a mythological figure?
Earth.
The other planets are named for Greek and Roman gods and goddesses. The word earth means “the ground.”