Your Perception of Time
Wooley Mammoths were still roaming the earth when which of these 7 ancient wonders of the world were being created?
a) The Great Pyramid of Giza
b) The Light house of Alexandria
c) The Roman Colosseum
Answer: a) The Great Pyramid of Giza
They were built when pre-historic woolly mammoths were still walking the earth. The last Ice Age creature died 900 years after the pyramids were complete.
In what Italian City is it required by law to always be smiling?
a) Rome
b) Naples
c) Milan
Answer: c) Milan
In Milan, Italy, you must smile at all times except during funerals or in hospitals.
The New England Patriots have appeared in the most super bowls compared to any other football team. How many appearances did they make?
a) 15
b) 11
c) 8
Answer: b) 11
Two's a company. Three's a ______
Answer: Crowd
This White Pine resident worked as a Librarian before she came to Oakcrossing. When she is not at an activity, she enjoys spending her free time reading, watching television or socializing with others. She also gets a kick out correcting Matt's spelling in word Games.
Answer: Bobbi Sinclair
The widow of an American Civil War Veteran had died as recently as what year
a) 2005
b) 1986
c) 2020
Answer: c) 2020
Helen Jackson was a teenager in 1930s Missouri, her father asked her to do some housework for James Bolin (the 90 yr old vet). James thought she was nice and offered a deal, if they get married, Helen will receive his military pension.
In Quitman, Georgia, it is illegal to let what farm animal cross the road?
a) Cow
b) Chicken
c) Pig
Answer: b) Chicken
This law is put in place to ensure farmers have control of their chickens, geese, and ducks.
What is the world record for the fastest red card given in a soccer match?
a) 25 seconds
b) 14 seconds
c) 0 seconds
Answer: c) 0 seconds.
The card was given to Sheffield United player Keith Gillespie, who elbowed someone in the face about 12 seconds after he was substituted in, but before the referee had officially restarted the game.
A Picture is worth a ____________ ______
Answer: Thousand Words
This White Pine resident is always down for a good time. She can usually be heard laughing, talking with others and comes to evening activities with a drink in her hand from Dinner.
Answer: Brigitte Greenslade.
The Guillotine was an old fashioned way used for public execution. This method of capital punishment was still being used around the same time as what major movie series was being released?
a) Mission Impossible
b) Star Wars
c) Indiana Jones
Answer: b) Star Wars.
France’s last state-sanctioned guillotine execution wasn’t during the late 18th-century’s Reign of Terror. It was in 1977—the same year Star Wars was released.
True or False in Scotland you are required to offer food to someone if they knock on your door asking for it.
Answer: False.
However they are lawfully required to let anyone use their bathroom if asked
William G. Morgan combined concepts of basketball, baseball, Tennis and Handball to create what sport?
Answer: Volleyball
Birds of a Feather _______ _________
Answer: Flock Together
This Norway Spruce resident is a social butterfly. She enjoys talking with Shirley, Grace and the other gals at her dinner table. She can usually be seen outside by the front with Sandy D and Jim B but has been coming to Matt's evening activities as of late.
Answer: Monique Presse
Betty White, the actress from The Golden Girls was born before what common grocery store item?
a) Egg Cartons
b) Sliced Bread
c) Butter
Answer: b) Sliced Bread
Sliced bread first hit shelves in 1928, and the Golden Girl was born in 1922.
Which Country in Asia forbids the sale of chewing gum?
a) Singapore
b) North Korea
c) Thailand
Answer: a) Singapore
The ban on sales was implemented in 1992 to address issues with discarded gum being stuck on public property. While importing chewing gum for personal use is allowed, selling it, even the therapeutic or nicotine gum, is illegal.
A relatively new sport. Professional slapping has made its way through North America and even as an official promoting company in Vegas that hosts these events. The name of this company is _________?
a) Power Slap
b) Ultimate Slapping Champion
c) National Slapping Association
Answer: a) Power Slap
Soft as a babies' ________
Answer: Bottom
This Sugar Maple Resident is a skilled bowler and was a very skilled figure skater back in her day. Now she enjoys coming to word games to make jokes about Butts.
Answer: Janice Daniel
Coca Cola is only 25 years younger than what European country?
a) Poland
b) Austria
c) Italy
Answer: c) Italy
Coca-Cola was patented in 1885, and debuted in 1886. Meanwhile, Italy became a unified country in 1861. Before that point, the country had either been a collection of states or part of various empires.
In what European Country are you allowed to Marry the Dead?
Answer: France
If you were engaged to the person before they died or can show proof with intent to marry the person, you are by law allowed to go through with the wedding.
In the Adam Sandler movie Happy Gilmore, the main character starts off playing hockey but later finds a talent in what other sport?
Answer: Golf
Its better to be in the Devil's right hand ______ ___
______ ___________
Answer: Than In His Path
These two residents are usually seen walking around the home wearing a Red Baseball Cap. One resident from Norway Spruce and the other from Sugar maple.
a) Kathy F and Karl W
b) Barbara L and Bobbi S
c) Evelyn S and Janice D
Answer: a) Kathy F and Karl W