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Wellington is the capital of this island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. Its official bird is the kiwi.
What is New Zealand? Humans make up five percent of the country’s inhabitants, and animals make up the other 95 percent.
This bearded Leonardo is rarely mentioned without Mona Lisa attached to his name.
Who is Da Vinci? He was considered a virtuoso during his lifetime. He was a true Renaissance man.
Born June 23, 1929, in Appalachia, this June was married to Johnny, who is known for his hit “Folsom Prison Blues.”
Who is June Carter Cash? Walk the Line, starring Reese Witherspoon as June Carter Cash, is a movie based on June and Johnny Cash’s love story.
Charlie has this number of “angels.”
What is three? The original Charlie’s Angels are Sabrina (Kate Jackson), Jill (Farrah Fawcett), and Kelly (Jaclyn Smith). David Doyle plays Charlie.
On June 21, 1893, this 264-foot, circular ride debuted at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago and has been a fixture at fairs ever since.
What is the Ferris wheel? George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. designed and built it.
Incorrectly known as Holland, this is the official name of the European country.
What is the Netherlands? Holland correctly refers to one region of the country. Amsterdam became the capital of the Netherlands in 1983; before that, the Hague was the capital.
This jolly bearded chap is a symbol of Christmas.
Who is Santa (Claus)? He is also known as Kris Kringle in North America. In other parts of the world, he goes by many names, including Father Christmas in England, Papá Noel in Latin America, and Agios Vasilios (St. Basil) in Greece.
Born June 25, 1925, she will forever be remembered as Lassie’s “mother.”
Who is June Lockhart? She debuted at the Metropolitan Opera when she was eight years old. Her father was actor Gene Lockhart, who had many film and television credits from the 1920s through the 1950s
The character Norman Bates is associated with this movie.
What is Psycho? The shower scene is one of the most famous movie scenes of all time. It took seven days and 78 takes to get the scene you see in the movie.
On June 24, 1880, the song that became Canada’s national anthem debuted. This is its current name.
What is “O Canada”? It was originally named “Chant National” with French lyrics. Just over 100 years later, the song became Canada’s national anthem on Canada Day, July 1, 1980.
This is a Scandinavian country that is one of the “Land of the Midnight Sun” countries.
What is Norway? The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo, Norway.
This bearded Fidel ran Cuba with an iron fist.
Who is Castro? After his death, his brother Raúl took over.
Born June 13, 1926, he occupied the center square on Hollywood Squares for 15 years.
Who is Paul Lynde? While studying drama, three of his famous classmates were Charlotte Rae, Patricia O’Neal, and Charlton Heston.
Rick loses Ilsa to Victor in this classic 1942 film set in a Moroccan port city.
What is Casablanca? The black-and-white film has since been colorized.
On June 17, 1885, the Statue of Liberty, a gift from this country, reached port in the New York Harbor.
What is France? It was unveiled on October 28, 1886, after a pedestal was built and the statue was reassembled. It was a gift to honor America’s centennial
This country is home to Kim Jung Un.
What is North Korea? It’s known as the world’s most secretive country.
This bearded Abraham is considered one of America’s greatest presidents.
Who is Lincoln? His beard is known as a chinstrap beard. Before growing his beard, the Charleston Mercury wrote that he was a “horrid-looking wretch.”
Born June 27, 1930, this businessman is the only third-party presidential candidate who made a respectable run for president in recent times.
Who is Ross Perot? In 1992, he led Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush in the presidential race, but he dropped out. He returned to the race but never did recoup enough to win the race
Albert Finney, Michael Caine, Jim Backus, Jim Carrey, and George C. Scott have played or voiced this leading character in A Christmas Carol.
Who is Scrooge? Michael Caine stars in the Muppets version, and Jim Backus voices the character in Mr. Magoo’s Scrooge.
On June 21, 1959, North America’s first emergency phone number was inaugurated in this country.
What is Canada? The number was originally 999, but it is now 911.
This Central American country was home to the Sandinistas during the 1970s and ’80s.
What is Nicaragua? In the mid-1850s, an American man seized the country and declared himself president. The Nicaraguan people, with the aid of Cornelius Vanderbilt, threw him out the following year.
This bearded Charles developed the theory of evolution.
Who is Darwin? Britannica.com reports, “Darwin at first shocked religious Victorian society by suggesting that animals and humans shared a common ancestry.”
Born June 20, 1945, this Canadian singer’s top hits include “You Needed Me,” “Snowbird,” “Just Another Woman in Love,” and “Danny’s Song.”
Who is Anne Murray? Murray was the first Canadian female solo singer to reach No.1 on the U.S. charts.
Peter Falk’s Columbo character always wears this type of classic coat.
What is trench coat? It’s tan and rumpled.
Every June 11, King Kamehameha I Day is celebrated in this state. A
What is Hawaii? Hawaii is the only state that was formerly a kingdom.