5 Letter Words
Small wooden shelter or house in the woods.
Cabin
The Swanson company introduced these convenient frozen meals in 1953.
TV Dinners
True or False. Buckingham Palace has 575 rooms.
False
Buckingham Palace has 775 rooms, including 188 staff bedrooms and 78 bathrooms!
What is the only country in the world that is also a whole continent?
Australia
Which European country is famously shaped like a high-heeled boot?
Italy
This common writing instrument used by children is covered made with lead and wood.
Pencil
Arena for cowboy competitions.
Rodeo
Audrey __________ starred in Roman Holiday and won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance.
Hepburn
Is Big Ben named for the 13.5 ton bell or for the clock tower itself?
For the Bell
Which of the Great Lakes is the largest by surface area?
Lake Superior
How many squares are there on a standard, empty chessboard?
A) 64 B) 84 C) 54
64 Squares
Born in 1972, Shaquille O’Neal is most famous for his prowess in this sport.
Basketball
Fertile water spot within the desert.
Oasis
In 1953, Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary became the first confirmed climbers to reach the summit of of the world’s highest mountain, _______ ________.
Mount Everest
Which river flows through central London?
The River Thames
What is the smallest independent country in the world, measuring just 0.49 square kilometres?
Vatican City
What reptiles ruled the Earth millions of years ago before going extinct?
Dinosaurs
This large wooden boat in the Bible was built to withstand 40 days and nights of a rainstorm.
Noah’s Ark
Showing courage in the face of danger.
Brave
In 1951, the Topps company released its first sets of ___________ cards.
Baseball Cards
Which prehistoric stone circle stands on Salisbury Plain?
Stonehenge
True or False. Chameleons change color primarily to blend into their surroundings.
False
They change colour to regulate temperature and communicate emotions.
What is the maximum possible score in a single game of ten-pin bowling?
300
What color are the flashing lights on the roof of a standard police car?
Blue and Red
A high-pitched wind instrument.
Flute
In the 1950s, cars lined up at _________ theaters, where families and couples could enjoy movies outdoors.
Drive-In
Which Scottish Creature is famous for stories about a mysterious lake monster?
Loch Ness Monster
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
A) Mars B) Venus C) Jupiter
Jupiter
True or False. Penguins lay their eggs in nests made entirely of ice.
False
They use pebbles, stones, or carry them on their feet.
A hit from 1962: “I Left My Heart in ____ _________"
San Francisco
A high, steep, or nearly vertical face of rock, earth, or ice.
Cliff
In 1950, the comic strip ___________, created by Charles M. Schulz, debuted in newspapers.
Peanuts
Which playwright was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564?
William Shakespeare
What color were Dorothy's slippers in the original book version of The Wizard of Oz?
A) Ruby B) Silver C) Black
Silver
They were changed to ruby for the 1939 film to show off Technicolor.
Roughly what percentage of DNA do humans share with bananas?
A) 10% B) 25% C) 50%
50%
Where in the human body would you find the femur, the longest and strongest bone?
The Thigh
Roast
J.D. Salinger published The __________ in the Rye in 1951.
Catcher
What is the official name of the UK's national flag?
The Union Jack
Which pop star famously danced the "Moonwalk" for the first time on television in 1983?
Michael Jackson
Who was the second person to walk on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission?
Buzz Aldrin
This Henry Mancini classic tune had its film premiere in Breakfast at Tiffany’s and was one of two tunes included twice in the film.
Moon River